Podcasts about boutique hub

In this Five Minute Friday, Ashley is getting real about the numbers that actually drive growth in your business. It's not just about sales—because sales are a lagging indicator. If you want to grow, you need to start tracking the leading metrics that influence your results before they show up in your bank account. Ashley shares what she's learned from implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how having a weekly company scorecard has been a game changer for The Boutique Hub. If you're ready to lead your business like a true CEO, this episode is your starting point. What You'll Learn: Why tracking the right numbers matters more than chasing sales The difference between lagging and leading indicators The key metrics every retail scorecard should include: Average Order Value Conversion Rate Traffic Goals Inventory Aging + On Order How to empower your team by sharing the scoreboard What business owners can learn from coaching a sports team   Traction: Gino Wickman Free Retail Traffic Calculator Join The Boutique Hub Community Follow Ashley on Instagram

Running a product-based biz and feeling stuck on what to post? This episode is your cozy permission slip to simplify, get strategic, and actually have fun with your content again.Ashley Alderson — founder of The Boutique Hub and retail marketing genius — breaks down her 6 essential content buckets that every physical product seller should be using. Whether you're selling handmade jewelry on IG or running a full-scale boutique, this convo will help you market like a human (not just a store).Hit Play Now to Hear:✸ Why live video works (even if it feels scary and awkward)✸ The real reason to create a personal brand as a product-based biz✸ How to sell without sounding salesy — hint: storytelling is everything✸ The difference between new vs. aged product content (and why it matters)✸ What “collections” are and how they can make your offers way more relevant✸ How Target is lowkey winning at emotional marketing (and what we can steal from them)Connect with Ashley: Website: https://theboutiquehub.com Instagram: @theboutiquehub Ashley's IG: @ajalderson

In this personal and honest Five Minute Friday, Ashley opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality of growing a business while navigating the emotions, expectations, and communication struggles that can come up with your spouse or partner. If you've ever felt like your spouse just doesn't get your business or you've clashed over money, time, or what success should look like, this episode is for you. Ashley shares her own experience building The Boutique Hub while married to someone with a totally different mindset, and how they learned to meet in the middle. This episode offers encouragement and actionable tools to help you turn tension into teamwork, so you both feel confident in where your business is headed. What You'll Learn: Why creatives and analytical thinkers often clash in business conversations The one thing most partners are really looking for (hint: it's not control) How to create a clear plan to cover the gap between where you are and where you want to be Tools to build trust and clarity in your relationship: Retail Traffic Formula Weekly scorecards and metrics Personal accountability plans   Free Retail Traffic Calculator  Join The Boutique Hub Community Follow Ashley on Instagram 

Ready to make smarter inventory decisions? In this episode of Boutique Chat, we're joined by our very own Samantha Conner, Director of Wholesale at The Boutique Hub, to break down the pros, cons, and strategies behind shopping in-person at market vs. buying online through platforms like Hubventory. We're sharing how to prep like a pro, use tools like the Boutique Hub's market must-see lists, and build brand relationships that fuel long-term success.  Resources: Samantha Conner: LinkedIn |  Instagram Boutique Summit 2025  Retail Bootcamp  2025 Boutique Boss Planner  Join The Boutique Hub Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

Are you feeling like you're working double-time trying to find more customers... but still not making the sales you want? You're not alone. In today's episode, Sara, Director of Education at The Boutique Hub breaks down the #1 thing you need to focus on to attract customers who actually buy (and come back for more). Spoiler alert: it's not about doing more, it's about narrowing your focus and getting crystal clear on who you're trying to serve. Sara walks you through a few quick questions you can answer today that will help you build a loyal customer base, buy smarter at market, and stop wasting money on inventory that doesn't sell. If you're ready to attract the right customers, this episode is a must-listen! What You'll Learn: Why “trying to reach everyone” is hurting your boutique The 5 key questions to define your ideal customer How to use your customer profile to shop smarter at market What happens when you stay true to your niche Simple steps to build customer loyalty (without burning out) Bonus Tip: Before your next buying trip or wholesale order, walk through this simple exercise to make sure you're buying for your real customer, not just for yourself. Your future sales (and bank account) will thank you!   Want more education like this?  JOIN THE BOUTIQUE HUB RETAIL BOOTCAMP 

In today's episode, Sara Burks, Director of Education at The Boutique Hub, breaks down one of the most important concepts every boutique owner must understand: Wholesale buying isn't shopping — it's investing. Buying inventory is about making smart, intentional decisions to meet your customers' needs and create profit, not just picking what you personally like. Sara walks through six essential tips to help you buy wholesale with confidence and strategy. Key Takeaways: Wholesale Buying = Investing: It's not about filling your cart with cute things — it's about solving your customers' problems and maximizing your return on investment. Tip 1: Know Your Customer You're not buying for yourself — you're investing for them. Conduct customer interviews to find out their true needs, fit preferences, colors they love, and the problems they need solved. Tip 2: Understand Your Buying Options Explore both online marketplaces (like Hubventory, Faire, FashionGo, LA Showroom) and in-person markets (Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, LA, Las Vegas, New York). In-person shopping sparks creativity and allows you to touch, feel, and truly experience products. Tip 3: Learn Vendor Sizing Vendor sizing can vary dramatically. Knowing how different vendors size their items ensures a better experience for your customers and fewer returns. Tip 4: Understand Prepacks Most wholesalers sell items in prepacks (e.g., 2 smalls, 2 mediums, 2 larges). Choose vendors whose prepack options align with the sizes your customers actually need. Tip 5: Be Aware of Minimums Every vendor has minimum order requirements — in dollars or quantity. Be smart: don't bust your budget for a single sweater you love if it doesn't make sense for your store overall. Tip 6: Price With Profit in Mind Always decide what your customer would pay before you look at the wholesale price. Avoid limiting your potential profit by focusing too soon on wholesale costs. Biggest Tip: Don't trap yourself in a pricing bubble. Think like an investor first: What will your customer happily pay, and does the wholesale cost give you the profit margin you need?   Shop Wholesale on Hubventory Join The Boutique Hub Community 

In this episode, Emily from Supermoon dives into the key strategies for delivering exceptional customer service. With insights gathered from interviewing hundreds of support agents, she shares three game-changing ways to streamline support, reduce friction for customers, and leverage AI to improve efficiency. Whether you're a small business owner, a customer support professional, or just looking for ways to enhance your customer experience, these tips will help you provide faster, smarter, and more effective support. Key Takeaways: Make Information Easily Accessible Don't make customers search for crucial details like contact info or FAQs. Display key information in multiple places: website footer, homepage, emails, and social media. Reduce frustration by proactively answering common questions. Use a Shared Inbox for Better Efficiency If you receive a high volume of customer inquiries, centralizing them in one place saves time. Shared inbox tools allow for better team collaboration and quicker response times. Keeping all messages organized improves workflow and ensures no customer is left waiting. Leverage AI to Enhance Customer Support AI can assist with repetitive tasks like rephrasing emails, tagging messages, and automating responses. Even if you don't use a chatbot, AI can help behind the scenes with workflow automation. Implement AI tools to improve response speed and allow your team to focus on more personalized interactions. Resources Mentioned:

Struggling with excess inventory that just won't move? You're not alone. In today's episode, we're diving into one of the most common challenges retailers face: what to do with all that unsold inventory—and, more importantly, how to stop it from happening again. Here's the truth: it's not always about running another sale or marking things down (though we'll cover that too). Often, the biggest problem with excess inventory starts long before the markdowns... and it's all about how much attention and strategy you're giving each piece. In this episode, we cover: Why excess inventory builds up in the first place (spoiler: it's not just overbuying) How to give your products the love they need to actually sell Creative ways to clear out old inventory fast, including bundle sales, ladder sales, and more Why early markdowns are better than desperate discounting How to treat your inventory like cash The importance of knowing your numbers - inventory age, demand, and seasonality How your online visibility is directly tied to moving inventory Why checking your Hub dashboard and scorecard can make all the difference Key Takeaways: Don't just clear excess inventory - learn from it. Take action on old products quickly: refresh photos, promote, and get eyes on it. Cash flow matters more than holding onto items that aren't moving. Check your Google visibility and analytics to keep traffic flowing to your site or store. Ready for more help? Log into your Boutique Hub dashboard to check your analytics, scorecard, and get actionable insights to boost your visibility and traffic. Not a Member? Join Here: https://tbhub.co/podcastjoin

We have a special host for today's Five Minute Friday episode! Melodie van der Baan, Co-founder and CEO at Max Retail (and Boutique Hub partner), joins us to share key insight into hiring and training staff. Whether you have one employee or 100, Melodie's tips will help at the beginning of your boutique journey and as you scale up. Resources:  Max Retail Join The Boutique Hub Community  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

Hailing from North Dakota, where her nearest shopping opportunity was over 300 miles away, Ashley Alderson longed for a place online to find and shop the boutiques she loved all over the country, together in one place. "There must be a place for shoppers like me who love boutiques to find them all—and a place where boutique owners themselves can connect to find resources & grow," Ashley thought.Ashley's background in business, marketing, and economic development fueled the desire to simply make life easier for small businesses by providing them with training, exclusive savings, events, and wholesale shopping in one simple place. And all in the name of COMMUNITY over COMPETITION since2013. Today, The Boutique Hub & Shop The Best Boutiques are the central connection point for the retail industry, providing a daily membership packed with resources, live events, signature courses, wholesale shopping, daily networking and a consumer-facing marketplace for boutiques.Ashley is a wife, busy momma of 3, jewelry junkie, barrel racer, cancer survivor, basketball fan, speaker of sarcasm, and heart for those with a dream. Just this year, The Boutique Hub launched Hubventory, a wholesale marketplace built by the boutique industry for the boutique industry with curated & trusted brands, creative inventory planning, smart integrations and membership perks. Here, Ashley shares how she built her career out of humble beginnings in North Dakota and what inspired her to create The Boutique Hub. She dives into the reasons why she values community over competition and how it's helped her grow and expand over the years. Ashley also shares all the details of her subscription model, her signature planner, the magic of her live events, and much more!MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy! What's Inside:The story behind The Boutique Hub's creationWhy Ashley values community over competitionWhat it's like at one of Ashley's live eventsMentioned In This Episode:The Boutique Hub WebsiteThe Boutique Hub on InstagramThe Boutique Hub on FacebookThe Boutique Hub on YouTubeHubventory Website

Ashley Alderson, founder of the Boutique Hub, joins the Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street podcast to talk about the Boutique Hub and its resources, how retailers can use "Community over Competition" to grow their business, and the information that she is hearing from her network of retailers around the nation.

Patrick talks about Hurricane Milton's effects on the communities and businesses of Florida. Heart on Main Street is raising money to donate to retailers affected by the recent hurricanes in the southeastern part of the United States. If you would like to donate, go to https://givebutter.com/hurricane-helene-relief.This episode also features an interview with Samantha Conner of the Boutique Hub, in which Samantha discusses the upcoming event, Pink Friday! You can sign up to participate in Pink Friday by clicking here: https://go.theboutiquehub.com/pinkfriday.

It's no secret that business ownership is hard right now, especially for those selling physical products. I've brought Ashley Alderson of Boutique Hub to share with us what she's seen in her community and how she views future changes in the marketplace.Join us on 8/28 for a Pinterest Marketing class. Learn how to create your own Pinterest marketing plan.See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles.Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to your inbox every Wednesday by subscribing here.Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Book a discovery call today and we would be happy to figure out how to serve you in the best way for growth. Curious about the best courses/pdf/workbooks for Pinterest? We have all of our training for purchase at the Simple Pin Shop.Need a visual walkthrough of what I talk about on the podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel.We're also on Instagram if you want to DM us or tag us in your Pinterest marketing journey. 

Building onto a multi-generational business and navigating the family dynamics and changes that come throughout the years is no easy thing. But Ryan and Jode Vaughan of Anderson Bean Boots have done just that! They join the show today to share their story of multi-brand ownership and how they are continuing and expanding upon a family boot legacy. Listen in as Ryan and Jode shed light on some of the most important experiences and insights that have allowed their business and family to succeed throughout the years.  Learn More About the Boutique Hub here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources Featured In This Episode  Rios of Mercedes Family of Brands: Website Rios of Mercedes Boot Company: Website | Instagram | Facebook Anderson Bean Boot Company: Website | Instagram | Facebook Olathe Boot Company: Website | Instagram | Facebook Horse Power Boots: Website | Instagram | Facebook Macie Bean Boots: Website | Instagram | Facebook ----- Pink Friday 2024  Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

Are you ready to shine a spotlight on small businesses? In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back Sarah Burks, Director of Education at The Boutique Hub to discuss one of our favorite topics—Pink Friday. As we gear up for the busiest seasons in retail, Sarah shares the story behind Pink Friday and how it has become a nationwide movement to support and celebrate small businesses. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Pink Friday 2024 Join The Boutique Hub Community Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

When there are so many things pulling you in different directions as a business owner, how do you build community and connect authentically with your customers? So many people are searching for the solution to this because, now more than ever, community is key to growing a successful business. Nicole Palmer, Member Experience Specialist at The Boutique Hub, joins the show to share her own experience and how she successfully leveraged thoughtful brand and community building. Resources:    Nicole Palmer: LinkedIn | Facebook  Ep #306: Simple Strategies for Business Success with Nicole Palmer   Join The Boutique Hub Community   Ashley Alderson: Instagram   The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Ben Holmen, CTO of the Boutique Hub, a community of boutique owners and brands dedicated to strengthening small businesses. Ben shares insights into his role, where he juggles infrastructure, people, code, and business objectives.Ben discusses the challenges and successes of using Laravel, key decisions as a CTO, and integrating with Shopify. He also shares his personal journey from being a programmer to leading a team, highlighting the critical role of communication and trust in a remote setup. Plus, we explore his latest experiment, the Pair-amid Scheme, where he pairs with strangers to spark collaboration and growth in the developer community.Matt Stauffer Twitter Tighten Website Ben Holmen Twitter Ben Holmen's WebsiteThe Boutique HubPair-amid SchemeRadical Candor Book-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Today's episode is extra special because I'm sitting down with my personal mentor and one of my very best friends, Ashley Alderson, the founder and CEO of The Boutique Hub. This episode covers so much goodness from the impact of words and thoughts on reality, to scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset, and recognizing and redirecting negative self-talk. Ashley shares her heart for building community and her focus on community over competition. Today, The Boutique Hub connects boutique owners with every possible tool, training, wholesale brand, and resource they could need. The Hub connects the global boutique industry. Serving thousands of boutique owners, eCommerce stores, wholesale brands, and service providers across 50 US States and 6 Countries, The Boutique Hub has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing companies in the midwest and featured in INC, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Ashley is a busy wife to her hubby Eric, and mom to 3 awesome kids. She's a sports mom and loves basketball, rodeo, football, and any opportunity to be outside. She's also a motivational speaker, cancer survivor, agriculture advocate, and barrel racer. Someone once told her, ‘good luck with your little project', and ever since, she's vowed to be a voice for anyone with a big dream!   Resources & Links: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller [affiliate link] Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki [affiliate link] Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Join the Of The West Email List List your jobs on Of The West   Connect with Ashley: Check out her website Follow on Instagram @theboutiquehub and @ajalderson Boutique Chat Podcast   Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time to reevaluate your business journey? Megan Crabtree, Membership Representative at The Boutique Hub, joins us for a candid conversation about the tough decision to close her boutique. In this episode, she shares her personal experience of navigating having her identity tied to her business—and the realization that sometimes success means recognizing when it's time to move on. Discover the lessons Megan learned along the way, including finding balance, overcoming fear of the unknown, and gracefully transitioning to new career opportunities without burning bridges.  Resources:   Boutique Summit 2024  Boutique Hub Membership  ----  Megan Crabtree: Instagram   Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube  Small Business Marketing Handbook  Hubventory | Wholesale 

We're ending Season 4 on a high note with the founder of The Boutique Hub, Ashley Alderson! She is giving us an inside look into her past including sometimes when things didn't go quite as planned. She's sharing her insight in how to “make it” as a business owner - and it might not be as crazy as you think!  Don't forget to come back April 5 as we celebrate season 5! We'll be doing a special LIVE event with Glamour Farms Boutique featuring our MERCH! Yay! We're so excited for you to get your hands on it! Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com    Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/    Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarmsboutique/    Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/  Connect with Ashley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajalderson/ Connect with The Boutique Hub on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theboutiquehub/ Shop Refresh Beauty: https://glamourfarms.com/collections/refresh-beauty

 Sara Burks, our director of partnerships and education at The Boutique Hub, and I go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked in this Season 2 episode — which was the topic of one of our breakout sessions at the 2019 Boutique Summit. No matter where you're at in your business journey, it's always good to go back to the play book. We cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more! Join us at the 2024 Boutique Summit for sessions on topics such as productivity habits, leveraging organic marketing, live sales best practices, how to boost foot traffic, resiliency in any economy and so much more! Learn more and sign up HERE. RSVP for our next Retail Bootcamp session HERE. I so hope you enjoy this bonus episode From The Vault. It's one that is definitely worth hearing again — and taking notes! For show notes & resources see below or click here. First released June 2019.  Resources: Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Boutique Summit 2024 Retail Bootcamp Small Business Marketing Handbook Small Business Hiring Handbook  Brand Owner Basics Masterclass Tradeshow Marketing Handbook 2024 Trade Show Calendar Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com  

"How can embracing the principle of 'Community Over Competition' change the landscape of your industry, and what steps can you take to foster a more collaborative environment among your peers?" In this episode, Josh sits down with Ashley Alderson from the Boutique Hub to discuss the powerful "Community Over Competition" concept in the retail industry. They delve into the dynamics of collaboration versus competition, sharing personal experiences and insights on how building a supportive community can lead to mutual success. They address challenges like dealing with copycats and maintaining a positive mindset, emphasizing the importance of focusing on unique contributions rather than getting entangled in rivalry. This conversation is a testament to the strength found in unity and the transformative impact of fostering a collaborative environment among business owners. Learn more about Josh's company and how they help brick-and-mortar retailers grow online at madebycapital.com Follow @RetailJosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retailjosh/

I'm so excited to welcome back to the show one of my favorite guests and BFFs, Kelly Helfman, President of MAGIC. And we have some BIG news to share with you! Of course, I first get the inside scoop on emerging trends and what we can expect at the upcoming MAGIC events in Las Vegas, New York and Nashville. But Kelly and I spend most of the episode talking about our big announcement … a new partnership! The Boutique Hub is partnering with MAGIC in a much bigger way than ever before to help you Discover More MAGIC in 2024! The Hub will have a booth on the show floor at every MAGIC event throughout the year, and our team will be there to greet you, provide resources, answer questions, and take new buyers on our BFF tour. Join The Hub team at MAGIC to connect with the community, discover your next best-sellers, uncover exclusive trend forecasting, build business insights and so much more! MAGIC | Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn  Your Guide to Vegas Apparel Markets February 2024 Register for MAGIC Las Vegas Sign Up for the BFF Tour Additional Resources:  Kelly Helfman: Website | Instagram Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Tradeshow Marketing Handbook Boutique Summit 2024 Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com

Our very own retail professor is back on the podcast! Today Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, is joining me to dive into the six essential pieces of growing and mastering your business, which we refer to as the Six Layers of Retail, and the most important components of each of these layers specific to 2024. As we all know, the tides are changing, and we want to ensure that you are set up for success in the new year! None of us are in the business of competing with the likes of Shein and Temu, so it's essential to set yourself apart and make changes as your customer changes to meet their needs.  Our biggest annual educational program at The Hub is Retail Bootcamp (think college for boutique owners!), and Retail Bootcamp is designed around these six layers. Throughout the 14 weeks of Retail Bootcamp, we break down each of these layers and their components, Sara and I do live coaching sessions, plus we're joined by more than 50 industry experts. Enrollment is now open for 2024! Click the link below to learn more about Retail Bootcamp and enroll today! Best of all, once you sign up, you have lifetime access to participate each semester.   Resources: Retail Bootcamp Sara Burks: Instagram Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Best Year Yet 3-Day FREE Virtual Event 2024 Boutique Boss Planner Boutique Summit 2024 Small Business Marketing Handbook Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com    

Shannon Gordon, Social Media Manager at the Boutique Hub and former boutique owner, joined me on the podcast at the beginning of Season 3 to talk Strategies for Social Media Success.  In this episode, Shannon gives us her back story on becoming a young, working mother and wanting to turn her passion for creativity into a full-time job. She gives us insight into what elements helped her create a rapidly growing boutique, some valuable business advice all boutique owners need to hear, and what strategies will help you create a successful social media presence. You won't want to miss this episode, it's packed with the most valuable advice from The Hub's social media queen! I so hope you enjoy this bonus episode From The Vault. It's one that is definitely worth hearing again — and taking notes! For show notes & resources visit the episode webpage below or click here. First released February 2020.  Resources:  Shannon Gordon: Instagram Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 2024 Boutique Boss Planner Boutique Summit 2024 Small Business Marketing Handbook Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com  

“You can't be successful at marketing or sales unless you have a good handle on your inventory.” Get ready to hear some straight-up real talk with my good friend Mary Landgrebe of Management One. We dive into the tough conversations that are being had right now in our industry and the challenges small business owners face in the current economy. As an expert in retail operations, inventory solutions and strategic planning, Mary shares her thoughts on what buying will look like in 2024, the dangers we should all be avoiding as small business owners and how independent retailers can plan for success in the upcoming year.  We talk about the need to understand your numbers and make data-driven decisions and all things inventory — open-to-buy planning, the significance of receiving and tracking orders, implementing a markdown strategy, maximizing product exposure through multiple channels, strategies for addressing excess and so much more.  This episode is packed full of valuable information so be sure to grab your notepad, and check out the links below for more on the apps and tools we discuss in the episode! Resources:  Management One: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Shopify Apps: Delirious Profit | Better Reports  FAVES Pro App    The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Small Business Marketing Handbook 2024 Boutique Boss Planner Boutique Summit 2024 Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com

(Notes from original Episode) Our guest, Ashley Alderson, from The Boutique Hub, shares some incredible advice on true community over competition and how that mindset can help propel your business forward. Josh and Ashley also discuss Q4 tips and retail in the new economy packing this episode with great advice that you don't want to miss! Discover more about Ashley and The Boutique Hub below, and don't forget to leave a review to help other retailers, like you, find our podcast. - Follow The Boutique Hub on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theboutiquehub - The Boutique Hub Website - https://theboutiquehub.com- Follow Ashley Alderson's on- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajalderson - Boutique Chat Podcast Episode featuring Josh - https://theboutiquehub.libsyn.com/268how-to-create-a-customer-centric-e-commerce-experience-with-josh-orr-founder-of-streamline-retail Join Our Free Training - https://streamlineretail.com/podcast Learn more about Josh's company and how they help brick and mortar retailers grow online at madebycapital.com Follow @RetailJosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retailjosh/

This is a big week! The 4th annual Pink Friday is this Friday, and I am so excited to celebrate with all of you. This year will be bigger and better than ever with more than 5,000 boutiques around the world will be taking part in Pink Friday. There's nothing I love more than seeing boutiques and small business owners come together in their communities to support each other and promote shopping small first. Because Pink Friday is such a huge day for us at The Hub, we are launching our PINK FRIDAY SUPER SALE this Friday, which will run through Cyber Monday and includes discounts on all Boutique Hub products (with the exception of the new planner). This is the one and only sale we do all year, so don't miss your chance to save on our masterclasses, handbooks and products! Resources:  Pink Friday Website and Map Pink Friday Promotional Ideas  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram 2024 Boutique Boss Planner Holiday Marketing Masterclass Small Business Marketing Handbook Small Business Hiring Handbook How to Start a Boutique Handbook Instagram Ignite Masterclass   Content Sanity Masterclass Boutique Summit 2024 Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com    

This week I'm at my kitchen table for another edition of Ask Ashley Anything, and I'm doing my best to answer all of your questions! You guys submitted so many great questions, not only about your business growth and strategy but also work-life balance and personal development. I do my best to address them all. This episode is overflowing with what I hope will be helpful information, tips and advice from my own personal experiences. My sister even gets involved in this one! Have more questions for me? Hopefully I have answers! Reach out to The Boutique Hub team or to me personally on social media. I would love to hear from you.    Resources:  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Summit 2024 2024 Boutique Boss Planner Pink Friday Holiday Marketing Masterclass Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com

This week marks another big celebration for us at The Hub — the first anniversary of Hubventory!  For those of you who aren't familiar with it already, Hubventory is our very own wholesale marketplace, built by The Boutique Hub for the boutique industry. In developing HV, our team spent months and months getting feedback from  to We wanted to create a true grass-roots platform that best serves you and your business so our team spent months and months getting feedback from both boutique owners and wholesalers. I am so proud of how far Hubventory has come in just one year and so grateful to all of you who have supported us and helped us shape and improve it along the way.  So today I want to talk all things Hubventory.com — what sets it apart from other online wholesale marketplaces, how its tailored for small businesses, the highlights and new features, and what we have in the works for year two!  Resources: The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com Boutique Summit 2024 2024 Boutique Boss Planner The Boutique Hub Membership Boutique Hub Black  

This is a super personal episode for me. This week as we wrap up our 10th Anniversary Series, I wanted to chat about not only the origins and evolution of The Hub but also my journey as an entrepreneur, and I'm sharing a story that I haven't shared until recently or with many people.  I learned some huge lessons early on about imposter syndrome and finding strength in adversity. I put my trust in the wrong business partner and almost lost my company, along with my confidence in myself and my vision. As hard as it is to look back on, I want to share my experience with you guys because I think we all know what it's like to stumble, like we don't know the next step or even if there's a way forward. And that's exactly why I built The Boutique Hub, to provide a place where boutique owners can come together, support one another and learn from each other.  As I look back on the last 10 years and everything The Hub has become and accomplished, my mission remains the same: to serve others, build community and change the future of retail. The Hub has so much more in the works, and our team is ready to take on the next 10 years continuing to find ways to better serve you and your business. We're putting a huge emphasis on data and metrics with the launch of our new dashboard and Boutique Hub Black, introducing new tools to help you track performance and pan inventory, developing education specifically for wholesale businesses and home & gift retailers, growing Hubventory.com as a marketplace to shop with brands you can trust … and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Thank you to all of you who've joined our community and been a part of this journey. The Hub would not be what it is today without you. Please know how grateful I am for your support and please continue to send us your feedback. Cheers to the next 10 years!    Resources: The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Summit 2024 2024 Boutique Boss Planner The Boutique Hub Membership Boutique Hub Black Hubventory.com

I'm joined for another edition of our special 10 Year Anniversary Series by Megan Randig, the co-owner of Mezoozah Boutique and an early adopter of The Boutique Hub! Since buying the business with her mom 10 years ago, Megan has expanded Mezoozah from a home and gift brand to a comprehensive boutique — selling everything from décor and gifts to apparel and accessories to kids, both in-store and online.  She joins the show to talk about analyzing your business and making the big changes necessary to take it to the next level, as well as share her thoughts on buying strategy, collections, digital marketing and creating life balance (which boils down to have processes in place and a team that you trust).  TAKE NOTE: It's Holiday Week on Hubventory! Be sure to check out the special deals and discounts on holiday inventory, available this week only on Hubventory.com.    Resources:  Mezoozah: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com The Boutique Hub Membership Boutique Hub Black

Get ready for an important conversation that no apparel boutique owner who carries extended and plus sizes will want to miss. Our guest today is Jessica Throneburg, the founder and COO of Little Details Boutique. Not only is she a long-time friend of mine, but she's also a valued member of The Boutique Hub community, and she joins the show today to share the highs and lows of building a fully size-inclusive boutique. Get comfortable and listen in as Jessica shares her approach to handling challenges and stumbling blocks with a determination to find solutions rather than vent, as well as how she overcame the highs and lows of building a size-inclusive business. You'll hear about how she makes customers feel welcome in her boutique, a critical issue plaguing the industry today, and what it takes to successfully manufacture apparel for all body shapes and sizes. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Jessica Throneburg: Website | Facebook | Instagram

Today's Guest is Ashley Alderson, a Boutique and Product Expert, Host of the Boutique Chat Podcast and CEO and Founder of The Boutique Hub. Join our conversation as we uncover the secrets of success in this unique aspect of the business world.   It's certainly one I've never dived into before and I found it festinating.   In this episode, Ashley takes us on an inspiring adventure, revealing the transformative power of podcasting and how she grew her business pillar by pillar. Discover how Ashley's determination and willingness to serve led her to success and the compelling mission and vision behind her Brand, where purpose takes precedence over profit.Another part of her secret to success is her understanding of the distinct roles of Entrepreneurs vs. CEO's. Listening to this will leave you to question which one are you in your own business?Ashley's advice will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world by learning the power of building trust through serving others and exploring how podcasting can become a pillar of your own business as well.Connect with Ashley on IG @ajaldersonJoin the community for women entrepreneurs wanting to INCREASE sales, build BRAND AWARENESS, create CONTENT that converts and uses the power of podcasting to do it. No need to host one of your own, podcasting as your main marketing pillar to create DREAM clients is for you too. I can't WAIT to welcome YOU inside the Podcast(H)er Network! www.podcasther.com

Today I'm kicking off The Boutique Hub's 10th Anniversary Series! We at The Hub are celebrating our 10th anniversary all month long and as part of the celebrations, I'm bringing you a very special 10-episode series on the podcast featuring boutique owners who've also been in business now for 10 years. These industry veterans are joining me for the 10th Anniversary Series to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of retail. They share their success stories, the hurdles they've faced, and offer tips, practices and advice that you can apply to your own businesses. So, to kick off the series, I'm solo this week to share The Boutique Hub's story and the 10 biggest lessons I've learned throughout our 10 years in business. Hopefully you'll find some helpful takeaways from our big wins as well as the honest mistakes I've made along the way! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a part of this community and being a part of these last 10 years. To show you how grateful we are, The Hub is doing a HUGE ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY on social media, so please head to Facebook and Instagram to enter! You could win a $1,000 shopping spree on Hubventory, a lifetime membership to The Boutique Hub, a VIP experience at the Boutique Summit, a VIP Retail Bootcamp package, a Boutique Boss Planner package and many, many more prizes. Resources:  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Hub Black Retail Bootcamp The Boutique Hub Membership Hubventory.com

We have a very special episode for you this holiday week! We've rounded up five of our top moments and lessons learned so far in Season 5.  Enjoy these highlights from some of our favorite episodes of 2023 and join us next week when we are launching The Boutique Hub 10th Anniversary Series, celebrating The Hub's anniversary and spotlighting guests with 10+ years in the boutique business.  Hear from Anthony and Amy Ekren of Inherit Clothing Co. about their successful e-commerce business, working together as husband and wife, and strategies for managing a happy and effective team. CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE WITH ANTHONY AND AMY Michiko Seto, founder of Blooming Boutique, talks about franchising and building her brand into an empire, the discipline it takes to operate as a cash-based business, and the importance of creating an experience for your customers through events. CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE WITH MICHIKO  One of our 2023 Summit keynote speakers, Jane Kasper Cochrane takes me through the dos and don'ts of email and text message marketing. CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE WITH JANE Road Runner LLC's Angela Schmook joins me before home and gift week at Dallas Market Center to talk all things home and gift, how to incorporate it into your boutique, the benefits of working with reps, and what is on-trend for the upcoming seasons. CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE WITH ANGELA  And finally, Sara Durcholz of Jo+Co shares about restructuring her business after covid and shaping her business model to bring her joy. CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE WITH SARA   Additional Resources:  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Hub Black Retail Bootcamp The Boutique Hub Membership Hubventory.com

Everyone has what we like to call J Months, months of the year that are slower than others. Whether or not yours are the traditional J Months — January, June and July — we all know what it's like to struggle through slow seasons. But there's still opportunity there. We just have to change how we chase business and operate through the slow months for our businesses to sustain and thrive. So, I'm recording solo today to offer you a few tips for making the most of the J Months. Takeaways from this episode: Give yourself permission work on your business instead of in your business and also take a step away for mental clarity, focus on building relationships as opposed to chasing dollars and double down on engaging content, and merchandise to turn wants into needs.   Resources:  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Hub Black Retail Bootcamp The Boutique Hub Membership Hubventory.com

My guest this week is someone I admire as a businesswoman and big thinker, who not only continues to grow her boutique business in Nashville but has also launched her own wholesale brand. Marla Skipper is the founder and owner of SVM  Boutique and Nash Grey Wholesale, and today she's joining me on the podcast to share all of the lessons she's learned throughout the last decade. We talk strategies for attracting and retaining both local customers and tourists, brand events and pop-ups, digital marketing, choosing the right location for your store and negotiating leases. We also discuss how Marla's wholesale line Nash Grey came to be. When it comes to launching a wholesale brand, she advocates starting small, building strong relationships with your manufacturers and relying on customer feedback. I've gotten to know Marla as a member of the Mastermind program at The Boutique Hub and, having been able to watch her business grow and evolve, I'm so excited to see SVM Boutique celebrate its 10th anniversary this year!   Resources: SVM Boutique: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok Nash Grey Wholesale: Hubventory | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Boutique Hub Black Retail Bootcamp The Boutique Hub Membership Hubventory.com

Chasing your dreams takes a lot more than having a big idea, it takes massive action. In this episode of The Decide It's Your Turn® podcast, Founder and CEO of The Boutique Hub, Ashley Alderson joins us to talk about how she took her idea and built an online empire to serve and inspire others.The Boutique Hub Summer School If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!  To schedule a time for a free Clarity Call with me, follow this link and text me the word “CALL” Connect with me!Follow along on InstagramDecide It's Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence CoachingBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement     Hey girl!  I wanted to get you this link for Summer School for the podcast!  https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/summerschool2023 

Are you feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and worried you're not making the most out of each day? I've been there. In fact, I was JUST there–like, last week–because my ADHD brain deeeefinitely doesn't love my constant tab-switching and Slack distractions from what I'm working on. (Who knew?!) But recently, I felt empowered to prioritize tasks, eliminate distractions, and create a laser-focused action plan to help me reach my goals… all because of this conversation I had with Ashley Alderson. Ashley, founder of The Boutique Hub, is a Midwestern mama who's busy as a bee and had to create systems around how she could get her work done so she could get back to life.  In our conversation, she gives us *loads* of helpful tips for small business owners to manage our time wisely, make the most out of each day, and embrace our inner CEO. Ready to start managing your time better and get MORE done in LESS time? Click PLAY on this episode where she teaches us her 4-part to-do list strategy NOW! GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM GOAL DIGGER SHOW NOTES   GET CREATOR SOURCE LEARN ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE BOUTIQUE HUB  

This week I answer all of your burning questions! You submitted questions, and I do my best to address them all. This episode is overflowing with information, tips and tricks, so be sure to take notes! I talk about how to handle damaged product and establishing your return policy, implementing creative promotions, how to break into wholesale, growing your business beyond your hometown, rebuilding your foundation, looking at competitors as allies and so much more. Photography, inventory planning, press coverage, insurance — I cover it all in this installment of Ask Ashley Anything! Have more questions for me? Hopefully I have answers! Reach out to The Boutique Hub team or to me personally on social media. I would love to hear from you.  To close out the show, I also share exciting news about Boutique Hub Black, a program to help retailers crush their sales goals – especially if they lack time, aren't fully staffed or are uncertain about their growth strategy. As a Boutique Hub Black member, you'll gain access to the top boutique growth platform and find out how the best boutiques in the country build rock solid businesses. Learn more about Boutique Hub Black and enroll HERE.  Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources: The Boutique Hub: Facebook | Instagram | Website Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub Membership Boutique Hub Black Summer School Retail Bootcamp Mastermind Hubventory.com          

I hope you have a notebook ready for this episode. I have so much information to share with you this week, as well as some dates to mark on your calendars! After a crazy busy week, I am home from Nashville Market and want to share what I took away from the trip. While in Nashville, The Boutique Hub team hosted our biannual event for our Mastermind members. For those of you who aren't familiar, Mastermind is a program for our highest earning and experienced boutique owners, all of whom have been in the game a while, and twice a year they come together with our team to roundtable and learn from each other's experiences. Man did we learn a lot! We talked successes, struggles, solutions, we laughed, we cried … we covered it all. I hope these themes resonate with you and would love to hear your feedback. Drop a note in the comments, reach out to The Boutique Hub team on social media or to me personally on Instagram. We want to hear from you! Coming up next week, a special Ask Ashley episode! If you have questions, I want to answer them. Submit your questions to The Boutique Hub on social media this week, and you may get a callout in the next show. Also don't miss your chance to sign up for Summer School! We are hosting our virtual summer June 5-7 and we are so excited about the curriculum. We will be talking strategically about beating the summer slowdown, digging deep into IA and why are some boutiques struggling while others are accelerating. We will be covering all of the big issues, concerns, trends, strategies and best practices for growing your business. See the show notes for the link to enroll! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: The Boutique Hub: Facebook | Instagram | Website Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub Membership Summer School Retail Bootcamp Mastermind Hubventory.com  

I'm coming to you from The Boutique Summit in Dallas this week! And I want to give you guys a quick update on how it's all going, as well as share some really exciting news. Along with the education and community, one of my favorite things about Summit is getting to share the latest news and happenings behind-the-scenes at The Boutique Hub. And this year I was thrilled to make a BIG announcement that will not only affect Hub members but also the boutique industry at large. The Hub team has been working hard on finding new ways and tools to elevate your business, and we were so excited to present our new metrics dashboard at this Summit. We've teamed up with two of the largest data companies in the world to customize a dashboard that tells you how your business is performing and offers step-by-step direction to increasing your organic growth. Be sure to check it out when logging on to theboutiquehub.com! And for those of you who weren't able to be at here in Dallas, you can stream all of the sessions on-demand with a virtual ticket. I guarantee the 2023 Boutique Summit guest speakers and breakout discussions are worth a listen.     Resources: The Boutique Summit 2023 Boutique Summit Virtual Ticket My Dashboard Ashley Alderson: Instagram

Hailing from North Dakota where her nearest shopping opportunity was over 300 miles away, Ashley Alderson longed for a place online to find and shop the boutiques she loved all over the country, together in one place.“There must be a place for shoppers like me who love boutiques to find them all — and a place, boutique owners, themselves, can connect to find resources & grow,” Ashley thought. Ashley's background in business, marketing, and economic development fueled the desire to simply make life easier for small businesses by providing them training, exclusive savings, events, and wholesale shopping, in one simple place. And all in the name of COMMUNITY over COMPETITION since 2013.Today, The Boutique Hub & Shop The Best Boutiques are the central connection point for the retail industry, providing a daily membership packed with resources, live events, signature courses, wholesale shopping, daily networking and a consumer facing marketplace for boutiques.Ashley is a wife, busy momma of 3, jewelry junkie, barrel racer, cancer survivor, basketball fan, speaker of sarcasm, and heart for those with a dream.** Just this year, The Boutique Hub launched Hubventory - a wholesale marketplace built by the boutique industry for the boutique industry with curated & trusted brands, creative inventory planning, smart integrations and membership perks.This week's episode is sponsored by Sales Producers Inc., a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out our social media or website www.salesproducersinc.com/   Energy MuseInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestTikTok

This episode is all about the one of my favorite annual Boutique Hub events, The Boutique Summit! I talk about everything that's happening at this year's Boutique Summit and how you can be a part of it, as well as take you behind the scenes in terms of planning. Hopefully you'll hear some helpful tips and tricks for putting on your next event! As the largest conference for boutique owners outside of trade shows, The Boutique Summit is all about helping you grow your business. The 2023 Summit, taking place March 19-20 at Dallas Market Center, will not only include more than 16 breakout sessions fostering education and community but also the best lineup of speakers that I think we've ever had! I am so excited to welcome headliner Jenna Kutcher, a New York Times bestselling author and host of the No. 1 business marketing podcast Goal Digger — as well as boutique owner Karli Harris of Everyday Chic Boutique, Demin & Velvet's Janzen Tew, Olivia Hopkins from Digital Boutique Co., Management One's Director of Mentoring Paul Erickson and many more. I hope you'll join us at The Boutique Summit 2023 to hear from this amazing group of business owners and strategy specialists, connect with the Boutique Hub team, meet other boutique owners from across the country and learn how to take your business to the next level! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources: The Boutique Summit 2023 Ashley Alderson Instagram Jenna Kutcher website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Everyday Chic Boutique Denim & Velvet Digital Boutique Co. Management One

I'm thrilled to be back for an all-new season of Boutique Chat, and to kick off Season 5, I'm revisiting some of my favorite episodes of the last year! In this highlight reel you'll hear from Social Sales Girls founder Susan Bradley on digital advertising and metrics, Everyday Chic Boutique owner Karli Harris Pennington on launching collections, Simple Pin Media founder Kate Ahl on the power of Pinterest, influencer and boutique owner Jocelyn McClellan on the importance of community, The Taproom founder Kelly Vaughn on optimizing Shopify, The Good Babes Co. founder Shelby Lovelace on styling collections and creating an aesthetic, financial adviser and founder of Finances Demystified Dominique Broadway on making your money work for you through investments, Yellowstone costumer Megan Meadors on the resurgence of cowboy cool, and Hale House owner Bekah Hale Pollock on building a lifestyle brand. Did you miss any of these amazing guests? Click the links below to listen to the full episodes. And tune in next Tuesday for the first interview of Season 5!   Learn more about The Boutique Hub here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Episodes: How to Grow a Sustainable Business Like an Expert with Susan Bradley From Brick & Mortar to Ecommerce with Karli Harris Pennington The Power of Pinterest Marketing with Kate Ahl Cultivating Community Over Competition Jocelyn McClellan Converting Your Shopify Store into a Sales Powerhouse with Kelly Vaughn Growth, Diversification & Re-branding Your Boutique Business with Shelby Lovelace How to Build Wealth as a Boutique Owner with Dominique Broadway From the Set of Yellowstone with Megan Meadors Lessons Learned from a Decade in Business with Bekah Pollock   Other Resources: Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com Boutique Boss Store  

Ben Holmen (CTO at The Boutique Hub) joins us this week to talk all about what it was like to build Hubventory with the TALL stack (and Tighten).

Many members of The Boutique Hub are Shopify owners, so today we are digging into the details of enhancing your Shopify store with Josh Orr, the Founder and CEO of Streamline Retail—and a repeat guest on the podcast! We'll be answering that burning question that all Shopify owners have: how do you make sure that your store has the highest possible conversion rate based on the traffic coming through? Listen in as we break down what makes stores convert at the highest rates, what apps you should be using in your Shopify store, and what it really means to value community over competition. We also discuss the importance of being customer-centric (and what that means), the most important elements of any Shopify store, and what metrics you should be measuring when it comes to your site's overall health. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Josh Orr: Website The eCommerce ToolKit PickyStory Power Tools Tabs by Station accessiBe

If there has ever been a boutique that does an amazing job not only understanding their customer but also building a truly amazing brand, it's Bekah Pollock's Hale House. Bekah is a long-time member of the Boutique Hub and has a beautiful store in Fort Worth, Texas, along with a tremendous following on Instagram. In this episode, we're diving into how she accomplished it all. Listen in as Bekah takes us through her journey celebrating her 11th anniversary of Hale House, what it was like transitioning from a brick-and-mortar store to online, and how she manages selling and inventory for both. We also dive into how Bekah juggles everything in life and business, including running a business, growing a team, and (maybe most importantly) being a mom! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Bekah Pollock : Website | Facebook | Instagram Cotton Island Management One Streamline Retail

It all started with an idea and now it's an empire. Get ready to hear all about how Ashley Alderson grew the Boutique Hub into what it is today. We discuss how to change your mindset from that of an Entrepreneur to a CEO, the importance of not giving up when there are bumps in the road, and how to push past imposter syndrome. For more information on the Boutique Hub and Hubventory visit: https://theboutiquehub.com/ https://hubventory.com/ IG: @theboutiquehub For more information on She Is Unstoppable or Small Business Moms click here: www.lauramcleanandco.com

Our guest, Ashley Alderson, from The Boutique Hub, shares some incredible advice on true community over competition and how that mindset can help propel your business forward.Discover more about Ashley and The Boutique Hub below, and don't forget to leave a review to help other retailers, like you, find our podcast. • Sign up for Pink Friday - https://theboutiquehub.com/pink-friday-2022• Follow The Boutique Hub on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theboutiquehub• The Boutique Hub Website - https://theboutiquehub.com• Follow Ashley Alderson's on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajalderson Boutique Chat Podcast Episode featuring Josh - https://theboutiquehub.libsyn.com/268how-to-create-a-customer-centric-e-commerce-experience-with-josh-orr-founder-of-streamline-retail

If I could bundle up this conversation and all its good vibes for you, I 1000% would! Today I'm excited to chat with Maghon Taylor, artist and owner of All She Wrote Notes, member of The Boutique Hub and Retail Bootcamp, and an absolute ray of sunshine. She has an incredible business that I am so excited to dive into today and get the lowdown on licensing and so much more! Get comfortable and listen in as we dissect how Maghon built her business as an artist, how she grew with licensing agreements as not only a retailer, but also with a showroom, a wholesale company, and an eCommerce site, and how she has scaled without accumulating debt along the way. She also shares what she has learned about scaling her brand, how video marketing has helped her exposure, and how she has leveraged the media to grow her brand - all without spending a dime. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Maghon Taylor: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | YouTube

We've been working on something behind the scenes at The Boutique Hub that has been a long time coming, and today we're diving into all the juicy details! This massive project is something that we've been asked about for a long time and that I know will really lend itself to one of our core values here at The Hub: community over competition! In this episode, I'm diving into the wholesale platform that we have been building, including how although the scale and scope of the project were greatly underestimated, it has nonetheless all come together to become something that was built by the industry for the industry—and that we are so incredibly proud of. I'll be sharing what you can expect from the platform, some of the key features and benefits, and of course, how you can get started making your life a whole lot easier today. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Hubventory.com

“I'm going to do something that no one else has done and I'm going to help people…” When asked what she was going to be when she grows up…this was the response from Ashley Alderson. (Which drove her teachers pretty crazy)! From a young age, she knew she didn't fit the mold of what everyone else was doing and she was perfectly ok with that. If you have a dream, it is there for a REASON and Ashley has been living that out ever since she can remember. But here's the thing. It hasn't always been easy. And in this podcast you will hear the real story of how Ashley began building her business…and how it was ripped away from her in an instant. Her advice? Don't ever trust a man on Twitter!!!! But seriously…when you pursue big dreams…sometimes that small town mentality can come back to you. And you start doubting yourself and what you are capable of. “Who am I to do this big thing” becomes the voice in your head. And the wrong people can take advantage of you. After picking herself up and truly FIGHTING for her dreams (and showing up with genuine humility and love), Ashley went on to sky rocket her business, The Boutique Hub, and is helping thousands of people today. This story will give you chills and HOPEFULLY encourage you to keep fighting for your own dreams, no matter what obstacles you are facing. In this episode, we also dove into chatting about boundaries, priorities, and faith when it comes to being a CEO in your business and your life. There is a shift that happens when you go from being an entrepreneur to being a CEO…and if you are SERIOUS about your own dreams and plans, this advice is GOLD. Ashley is truly a light to everyone and her success is proof of hard work, perseverance, belief in herself, and the grace of God. We know her message will light you up inside as well…and help you believe in yourself that much more than you already do…to take your dreams and life to the next level! Make sure you give us a follow on IG @ruralraisedleaders and join this MOVEMENT with us. Go ahead and share with the other western women in your life, too! And to subscribe to our email list to get all the behind the scenes updates, visit www.ruralraisedleaders.com. More information there about the both of us and how we can serve you more! Keep it Rural! xoxo, Lindsey + Shayla

What does it look to build a brand with your best friend? Elina and Ember are the owners of theClothesRak, as well as best friends, and they join the show today to talk about how they built their business together all while staying in their own lanes and leveraging their individual strengths. We're diving into so much in this episode as Elina and Ember walk us back through the process of building their brand, how they systematized their business, and the apps and tech tools that they use to run their business. They also share how they got consistent with their marketing and how they are now starting to use paid ads to scale their business further. These two are really something to watch and we are lucky to have them not only on the podcast, but as members of The Boutique Hub as well! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: TheClothesRak Shop The Look Klaviyo Shopify

Are you as addicted to journals as I am? I was introduced to Habit Nest through the Boutique Hub and I knew I had to have Lindsay McDermott, Chief Happiness Officer at Habit Nest, on the show. She joins me today not only to talk about journals, but also to discuss what it takes to be a business owner and cultivate successful habits for life, business, health, family—everything!  Grab a seat, get comfortable, and listen in to an open and honest conversation about what it takes to be successful on a daily basis, as well as how to survive chaos with six kids. Lindsay also shares some of the science behind what makes for successful habits and takes us through why journals are a great addition to sell in stores, online, or even in live sales. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Lindsay McDermott: Website | Instagram Use TBH25 for 25% off our eCommerce store or, if you're wanting to carry us in our store, email me at lins@habitnest.com, mention listening to this podcast, and I'll give you our current promo for retailers!

Ashley Alderson is a mom of 3, wife, cancer survivor, founder of The Boutique Hub, and host of The Boutique Chat Podcast. The Boutique Hub is a central connection point and incredible resource for retailers all over the world, whether they're an e-commerce store, a product-based business, a wholesale business, or brick and mortar retail store. Ashley is a fellow Mid-Westener and describes how fashion always felt reserved for people in New York City or Los Angeles一not a girl who grew up on a ranch in North Dakota. After traveling around and studying different shopping experiences, she started The Boutique Hub to change that narrative.    Ashley shares how she continues to work through the imposter syndrome that she feels as an entrepreneur in the retail industry. She talks about her deep connection to ‘why' and opens up about the major lessons that she's learned through bad business deals. Ashley and I discuss tangible ways to thrive in a challenging economy and how to uplevel your mindset from leading a scrappy start-up to a successful seven-figure brand. Plus, Ashley gives some tips for building your team and reinforcing boundaries.    In this episode we talk about: Ashley's vision for The Boutique Hub and how that's changed as the business has grown  Advice for entrepreneurs who have been burned by partners or clients  Why you need to get really clear about daily breakeven and have your next four months of cash flow locked in  Ashley's simple 4-part time management system  What to consider when you make your first hire  Ashley's message for women who are trying to balance marriage, motherhood, and business all at once  If you loved today's episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram!   Click HERE to get your tickets for the Powerhouse Women 2022 event!    Click HERE to check out the Powerhouse Women Behind The Success Stories!    Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone!   Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership CONNECT WITH ASHLEY  Follow Ashley: @ajalderson  Follow her business, The Boutique Hub: @theboutiquehub  Visit her website: theboutiquehub.com  Listen to Boutique Chat   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: www.powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Get ready because we are pulling back the curtain big time on The Boutique Hub today and taking you behind the scenes of our social media presence with our wonderful Content Coordinator, Charlee Johnston. Initially brought on as an intern, Charlee is now a full-time team member of The Boutique Hub, and in this episode, we're diving into so much, including how to hire a social media intern and how to make your own TikToks and reels more successful. Listen in as Charlee shares what the internship process was like from her experience with The Boutique Hub, what made her want to stay on with the position, and what made the hiring, onboarding, and training period successful for everyone involved. We also discuss how Charlee maximized her experience with TikToks and reels, and she divulges what boutique owners who are successful on social media all have in common - and what they are doing right! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources: The Boutique Hub: TikTok | Instagram SaveTik.cc Black Sheep Boutique Tiny Closet Boutique BuddyLove Boutique Tori Gerbig Altego Music Shopify Target

What does it take for both wholesale brands and retailers to be successful? That's what we're breaking down today with Sammi Hill, co-founder of Mixologie and long-time member of the Boutique Hub. This is a conversation not just for those on the wholesale side wondering how to grow their brand and reach more retailers, but it's also a conversation for the retailers who are looking to up-level their success and get more repeat sales. Take a listen as Sammi shares the common traits that her most successful retailers have in common (whether they're brick-and-mortar or online), how wholesalers and retailers can create better long-term relationships with one another, and how retailers can get people coming back to their stores repeatedly to purchase. We also discuss the industry, including how it is evolving and changing, and Sammi shares the how Mixologie has grown since its inception back in 2015 to become one of the top perfumers of the boutique world. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Sammi Hill: Website Retail Bootcamp

One of the biggest opportunities that boutiques have available to them today is to diversify their revenue streams. Want to know how? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kait, who is a long-time Boutique Hub member and has consistently pushed through to the next level when it comes to her success—in part by creating multiple revenue streams in her business. Listen in as we get open and honest about what it has taken for Kait to grow her boutique, what obstacles she had to overcome, and how she has leveraged the business and the influence she has built to generate multiple streams of revenue. No matter where you are in your boutique journey, I promise you'll be able to relate to Kait's story in some way, so get comfortable and enjoy! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Kait Yoniski: Website | Instagram Vogue Society Boutique InShot LightRoom Tezza LikeToKnowIt

Today's guest is someone I met through the Boutique Hub. She's a former boutique owner who describes herself as a multi-passionate unicorn who decided to lean into what truly ignites her passion.  In today's episode, I'm interviewing Chrystal Rose, a certified transformation and embodiment coach, who uses her tools to help other women create amazing, fulfilling lives and eliminate burnout.     What's in this episode: How the Boutique Hub brought Nicole and Chrystal Together.  Breathwork meditation healing.  Letting yourself feel it.  Shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.  Why your best investment is always in yourself. ABOUT CHRYSTAL ROSE Chrystal Rose is a serial entrepreneur, transformative coach for high achievers, and the host of two podcasts: Self Love for Breakfast and Breathwork Bestie. She is dedicated to helping business owners, coaches, and corporate rockstars shift from a place of hustle, to ease and abundance.  IG: @xtalrose  FB: https://www.facebook.com/XtalRose/  Website: ChrystalRose.com  Podcast: Self Love Breakfast Club Podcast: Breathwork Bestie CURRENT PROMOS Upcoming program: AUDACITY: Who Does She Think She Is? Flagship Program: Pendulum: New cohort begins July 2022

Calling all boutique owners and wholesale brands! This is an episode you won't want to miss! Today we're joined by Molly Wilson, one of the brightest minds in the industry, as well as the founder of Molly & You and BEST of Show. If you've been around the Boutique Hub for long enough, you probably recognize her name from her incredibly valuable feedback and support for fellow community members.  Listen in as Molly gives her perspective from the vendor side and shares valuable tips and takeaways on forming partnerships that will create long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships between vendors and retailers. We also dive into her experience, from running a top-performing retail store and starting her own gourmet food brand to launching BEST of Show, a wholesale vendor for U.S. retailers. This is such an honest and straightforward conversation that is absolutely jam-packed with wisdom, so make sure you don't miss it! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/

We are so excited to announce The Boutique Hub app launch! This has been in progress over the past 2 years and we can't wait for you to experience it. In today's episode, I will give you all the exciting details on what's included in the app.  The Boutique Hub app allows you to get all the things you need to grow your business right from your phone! Tune in to hear how you can access business trainings, chat with other business owners, get your burning questions answered, and I will reveal the brand new training series we released! App link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boutique-hub/id1593582819 Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/  

I am so pumped for you to meet Ashley Alderson.  Ashley is the Founder of the Boutique Hub, and has a slight obsession with boots, jewelry, coffee and 80's Country Music. She may or may nerd out when talking about Facebook Ads and boutique owner business strategy. In this episode we will cover:Trademarks - Wholesale and retail and intellectual property20 percent rule - There is no such thingWhat is the problem that I solveIf you are a product based business go to https://theboutiquehub.com/ for all the resources and check out  Boutique Chat.Follow Boutique Hub on Instagram.  Chat with Ashley on a personal level at her Instagram.Legalpreneur Live is coming this fall - Lock in premier pricing by joining the waitlist! Now is a great time to join the Legalpreneur Membership! Get in now before prices go up in the spring. Learn more here. The 5-Day Legalpreneur Challenge is back! It is going to cover everything you need to know as a small business owner; this won't be just a surface level discussion like you get in this podcast, instead we are diving deep into all the knowledge you need to run your business. Remember to use code PODCAST for a special discount!Links: Andrea's Instagram Legalpreneur Instagram Website FacebookTwitter TikTokYouTubeTranscriptDisclaimer: The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Legalpreneur Inc 2022

This week is a big week for the Boutique Hub! We will not have a new Boutique Chat episode this week because we will be hosting the Boutique Summit, the world's largest business conference for boutique owners. Tune in to get the details on how you can follow along! Boutique Summit Digital Tickets: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/offers/X6ZyTjFM/checkout Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/

Jocelyn McClellan is an entrepreneur who has built multiple online businesses, an influencer with over 100,000 followers on YouTube and Instagram, and a true go-getter. She has been a speaker at the virtual Boutique Summit, attended Retail Bootcamp, and trained in the Boutique Hub—and now I'm so excited to also have her on the podcast! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Today's episode was brought to you by Comment Sold click here to learn more: https://try.commentsold.com/partners/the-boutique-hub/  

Ashley Alderson is a mom of 3, wife, founder of the Boutique Hub, cancer survivor and host of the Boutique Chat Podcast. Growing up in rural North Dakota, Ashley loved fashion, but felt like it was reserved for people living in New York or LA. However, she noticed that small boutiques brought in fashion for everyone. They helped her feel independent, beautiful, confident and unique, regardless of where she was living. She then created Boutique Hub to foster a community for boutique owners and provide the latest tools and strategies in the industry to help them grow.    On today's episode, we discuss how she overcame her small town girl imposter syndrome to eventually create a network of over 50,000 boutique owners. She shares some of the major roadblocks that she's had to work through, what keeps her focused and motivated as an entrepreneur and how she's transformed her mindset around money. We also talk about the upcoming Boutique Summit and what she hopes people will take away from that event.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:  The origin story behind the Boutique Hub  Who the Boutique Hub is for and what it provides for its members  The main challenges that Ashley sees for boutique owners  Getting into the CEO mindset versus entrepreneurial grind Her genius strategy for productivity and time blocking  What she wishes more business owners knew  How she views challenges as opportunities to grow  Confronting the shame and judgment she felt around financial success    RESOURCES Thanks to Fabulous for supporting Earn Your Happy. To get 25% off Fabulous Premium, go to thefab.co/lori.  Learn more about the Boutique Summit at theboutiquehub.com/boutique-summit-2022!   Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH ASHLEY Follow Ashley: @ajalderson  Follow her business, The Boutique Hub: @theboutiquehub  Visit her website: theboutiquehub.com  Listen to Boutique Chat   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   ABOUT ASHLEY Ashley Alderson is a mom of 3, wife, founder of the Boutique Hub, cancer survivor, and host of the Boutique Chat Podcast. The Boutique Hub is a media company focused on connecting and providing the latest tools and strategies to the global boutique community. Grounded in the spirit of community over competition, the movement of The Boutique Hub has landed in the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midwest and featured in INC, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Ashley's podcast, Boutique Chat, brings listeners conversations about the fashion industry, featuring retailers, boutiques, wholesale brands & vendors and industry insiders to share the proven, juicy secrets that have helped companies rise to the top.

Content marketing can feel really laborious and intensive, especially for shop owners. But there are productivity hacks and tools to help you create content that not only serves your end buyer but also helps you to find new customers without spending too much time on creating. Ashley Alderson from the Boutique Hub joins us with some tips and tricks for making content creation easier for shop owners.

Today's quick tip is all about the Boutique Hub! Ashley covers what resources and tools are inside the Hub and what the community is all about. Boutique Chat is on a season break, but Ashley won't leave you hanging during the busiest time of the year! Ashley will be dropping quick tips of the week until season 4 relaunches on December 28th.  Resources: Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/

Are you in the fashion industry?! Listen up!Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a podcast interview I had with Ashley Alderson on her podcast, Boutique Chat.Even though Ashley, founder of the Boutique Hub, typically chats with leaders in the fashion industry, she made an exception for me (because y'all know my yoga pants and messy bun don't belong on any fashion podcasts!).In this conversation, Ashley and I chatted about:How boutique owners can leverage social media for their business,My best tips for batching and repurposing content,Easy things to outsource in your business,What successful brands have in commonand more.Even if you aren't in the fashion industry, mine and Ashley's conversation is applicable to ALL business owners and I know you'll love it, so without further ado, click play!And if you enjoyed this episode of the Jasmine Star Show, be sure to subscribe now to never miss a future episode about business strategy, social media tips, mindset shifts and anything else small business owners need to build the business of their dreams!

This week on The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly is chatting with Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub - one of the fastest growing companies in the midwest. Her unique concept is connecting thousands of business owners around the world and today she's sharing the foundations of a successful business, key focus areas and activities that she's spending time on to drive the growth of her business, and what the business owners she works with benefit from most. Check out our new episode to learn how you can build a foundation for your business that will make it last! For more business tips and strategies, follow along with Kelly: Join the Tribe of Unstoppables on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/ Website: https://kellyroachcoaching.com Instagrams: UE Revolution: https://www.instagram.com/uerevolution/ UE Marketing Mastery: https://www.instagram.com/uemarketingmastery/ Kelly Roach: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellyroachlive

Ashley Alderson, CEO of The Boutique Hub, explains How to Participate in Pink Friday. Pink Friday, created by The Boutique Hub, is a small business spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to #ShopSmallFirst. Ashley goes over how boutique owners can participate, tips on how to get your customers involved, and where you can get all the resources to prepare for Pink Friday. Tune in now to get all the details!  Sign up for Pink Friday details here: https://theboutiquehub.com/pink-friday/

Today our host Ashley Alderson, CEO of the Boutique Hub, discusses What Will the Future of Retail Look Like? She addresses a very controversial topic being discussed in the retail industry right now, whether or not boutiques should unveil all the brands they are selling. She shares the feedback she received from those within the industry. This is a crucial conversation for both boutiques and brands, so tune in now to get all the details! Learn more about Hubventory here: https://hubventory.com/ Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/

In today's podcast episode Mary Landgrebe interviews our host Ashley Alderson at the August Atlanta Apparel Market. Ashley shares how the Boutique Hub started, boutique owner success stories within the Hub, and what factors are key in growing a profitable business. Tune in to hear what Ashley learned in her entrepreneurial journey! Learn more about Hubventory here: https://hubventory.com/ Learn more about the 2022 Boutique Boss Planner here: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/2021%20Planner  

Today on the Boutique Chat podcast team members from the Boutique Hub discuss buying wholesale at the Vegas tradeshows. Ashley, Sara, and Beth go over all of the tradeshows you need to stop at in Vegas, buying tips, and some exciting announcements from the Boutique Hub. Tune in to get all the details! Resources Mentioned: Get all the show information for Vegas here, including where you can find the Hub team: https://theboutiquehub.com/august-2021-tradeshows-in-las-vegas/ Learn About Mastermind here: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/bh-mastermind 2022 Boutique Boss Planner https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/2021%20Planner

019. In this week's episode of “Priority Pursuit,” Mallory Balducci, co-owner of Willow and Grace Boutique and a digital content creator located here in Lafayette, Indiana joined to share how to use Instagram Reels for your business. We'll be answering the following questions:  What is happening with Instagram's algorithm change? How can entrepreneurs practically adjust to this change? What are Instagram Reels?  How can I come up with topics and ideas for Reels? How can I help people see my Reels?  How can I make my own Reels?  How do I get started with Reels?  Join the #PriorityPursuitReelChallenge in August To practice and get acquainted with how to use Reels, Mallory and I decided to host our very own Reels challenge in August. I hope to see you join us next month! Join the Priority Pursuit Podcast Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/179106264013426    You can find a more detailed version of this episode's show notes at: http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/how-use-reels-your-business Mentioned Links & Resources Willow and Grace Boutique: https://shopwillowandgrace.com/  Willow and Grace Boutique IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopwgb/ Mallory's Creator account: https://www.instagram.com/tallglassof_blonde/ Episode 011: How to Build Your Team as a Creative Entrepreneur with Jessie Roseberry of Roseberry & Co: https://victoriarayburnphotography.com/build-your-team-as-a-creative-entrepreneur-jessie-roseberry/ Creator's account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creators/?hl=en Splice Video Editing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/splice-video-editor-maker/id409838725 Extendable Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NWC3L95/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07NWC3L95&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=78003c1a488c0939d949dc1e523dccc6. Canva: https://www.canva.com/  Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcherblog.com/goal-digger-podcast/ Boutique Hub: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/  Receive 50% Off Your First Order with Photographer's Edit - http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/pe/  Save 50% on Your First Six Months of Quickbooks Self-Employed - http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/quickbooks/  Receive $20 Off Your First Pair of Rothy's - http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/rothys

Are you making the proper plans to prepare for the busy months ahead? Ashley discusses tips to boost sales during summer slowdowns so you aren't stuck with summer apparel in November. She also goes over some exciting updates from the Boutique Hub such as website changes, the Boutique Summit, and the launch of Retail Bootcamp. We are giving away a FREE Boutique Summit ticket! Subscribe & leave a review to be entered. Drop your apple username under this post when done:https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4tre1pR4-/ Use the promo code BOUTIQUECHAT or follow this link to automatically get the 10% discount on 2021 Boutique Summit Tickets. Learn More about Retail Bootcamp here: https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/retail-bootcamp Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/  

Ashley Alderson, CEO of The Boutique Hub, delves into what "western" means to her and the barriers she is looking to break in 2021. Listen as host Rebel Sjeklocha gets to know the mastermind behind The Boutique Hub and her western roots.

Ashley Alderson of the Boutique Hub has cultivated an incredible community that appreciates fashion, boutiques and small businesses. She is a big proponent of showing up as your true self even if that means you look different from the people around you. She has also learned the valuable lesson of what it is like to almost lose your business when you put too much faith into someone else and don't listen to your gut.  IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.com 

Get ready for insider secrets, growth hacks, proven strategies, inspiring stories and the latest in industry tips, trends and news for boutique owners, wholesale brands and manufacturers, bloggers and fashion industry insiders. Join Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub each week on Boutique Chat as she interviews leaders in boutique retail and fashion, and shares her own extensive knowledge of business development, sales and marketing. This is the podcast and the movement shaking up fashion, and creating the spirit of Community Over Competition. Meet the full community at www.theboutiuquehub.com    For show notes & resources visit the episode webpage below or click here. Want more information on #BoutiqueChat? Visit www.theboutiquehub.com/boutiquechat *** Facebook: @boutiquehubashley Instagram: @boutiquehubbusiness & @ajalderson Join our community of retailers, brands, influencers, service providers and insiders: www.theboutiquehub.com/join