Boutique Chat

If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up as I share the biggest lessons learned from 2022. Listen in as I look back and dive into the last year that we survived—or thrived in—and share some insights that we can take with us into the next year to make it great. I’ll also talk about what to expect in the coming year within the retail and boutique industry and give you some tidbits to get your 2023 started off right in your business! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com Boutique Boss Store

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your business and your financials are on the right track for 2023. Get comfortable, grab a notebook, and get ready to take notes on how to get yourself set for success in your business, at home, and internally! I’ll be sharing quick tips to finish the year off strong, including the things in your business you should be doing before the end of the year, how to prep for taxes, and how to create new revenue streams if you have extra income. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources: Ready to grow your boutique or retail store? Join us on January 3rd for Best Year Yet! Retail Bootcamp Money: Master the Game: 7 Simp

Is there anyone listening who doesn’t find traditional social media completely exhausting (at least sometimes!) when it comes to trying to grow your brand and reach? In today’s episode, we’re getting the inside scoop on the power of traditional media with the owners of Top It Off Accessories, Elizabeth and Karena, and we’re finding out what it’s like to find yourself in one of the most coveted spots in the nation: on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Listen in as Elizabeth and Karena walk us through their brand story, having been in business for 20 amazing years, how they have grown during that time, how they source products, and how they manage cash flow. We also dive into what it was like to be featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things, what they learned from the experience, and—more importantly—what they learned about the power of traditional marketing methods. You'll hear their thoughts on how boutiques can leverage traditional marketing themselves, as well as why it’s more important than ever to have powerful rela

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

What if I told you that the “think rich to get rich” philosophy would only get you so far in your quest for financial freedom? My guest today is Candy Valentino, a speaker, coach, and long-time business owner. Also the author of Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom, Candy joins the show today to break down the steps to creating life-long wealth that you can start doing today. Listen in as Candy shares her tips for getting rid of debt, how to live below your means, and where you should start with investing. We also discuss why it is so important to focus on having multiple revenue streams to build life-long wealth (instead of laser-focusing on building a business with one revenue stream) and how to be intentional with your efforts so you can up-level your wealth and finally be financially free. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Candy Valentino: Website | Instagram | Facebook Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to

If you had to choose one person in the whole as your boutique crush, who would it be? Today I am excited to have my own personal boutique crush on the show, Megan DiVincenzo, the Founder of Sis Kiss and a repeat guest on the podcast. Megan is so incredibly smart and talented and has built an amazing brand that is so much more than a product or wholesale line, and I’m excited to get into how she did it and where she is today on her brand journey. Get comfortable and listen in as Megan shares how she has managed to build a true multi-channel brand, what’s going on behind the scenes at Sis Kiss, and what it’s like going viral. We also discuss the importance of rest and taking care of yourself as a business owner and get the lowdown on Megan’s new podcast, which you definitely won’t want to miss! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Megan DiVincenzo: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest The Skinny Confidential Podcast

We build a great business, we have a consistent and solid revenue stream from our boutique, but then what? Is the plan to sell the business, or to generate enough revenue to feed into other investments—or something else entirely?  Dominique Broadway, personal finance expert, money therapist, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Finances Demystified, joins me today to answer the question: what is the long-term plan for the business we are creating today? Get comfortable and listen in as we dive into some of the common misconceptions about investing and protecting yourself long-term with wills, trusts, and real estate. You'll also hear about how your investments fit into your long-term business and wealth goals, what we all need to know about our money mindset before we start investing, and how to start investing by growing what you already have. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Dominique Broadway: Website Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their

There are two big challenges I hear from traditional brick-and-mortar stores all the time: How do I successfully transition my business online? And how do I capture my customer information so I can maintain long-lasting relationships with them once they leave the store? In this episode, I’m joined by Mamie Brown, co-owner of Tucker Brown, and we’re answering both of those questions for you today. Take a listen as we chat about what has made Tucker Brown successful, both in-person and online, including how they have made their online store an extension of their in-person shopping experience and created lasting, meaningful relationships with customers. We’re also deep diving into influencers, email marketing, the latest in social media, and so much more, so this is an episode you definitely won’t want to miss! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/   Resources: Mamie Brown: Website Shopify Asana Sling Mailchimp

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

I’m fresh off my recent trip from Los Angeles, and I’m answering a couple of quick questions that have been popping up in my Instagram DMs all week! If you’ve been following on Instagram, you’ll have seen some of the behind-the-scenes happenings at the LA Experience 2022 and Mastermind trips, and I’m giving you the lowdown on how to make the most of your trip to LA. Take a listen as I share everything from how to go direct to your vendors and build relationships with them to what to avoid when it comes to accommodations. I also give you the details on how YOU can join us in LA next year and get in on what is arguably the highlight of every year! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Retail Bootcamp Hubventory.com

Many of you are getting ready for the holiday season and all of the promotional days that happen during the fourth quarter, and you’re probably starting to think about what kind of promotions you’ll be running for Pink and Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and all the other days that make up the holiday season. You’re probably also starting to think about what the big box stores will be doing this year with so much unsold inventory, which is why in this short and sweet episode, I’m giving you some quick tips that will leave you with cash in your pocket by the time 2023 rolls around. Listen in as I share why your sales numbers don't matter, the number that you should be putting your focus on, and the importance of planning ahead to get through the holiday season with money in your pocket. I also discuss the difference between sales and promotions, as well as how to use promotions as a means of lead generation that will pay off for (hopefully) years to come. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://

I know this time of year is when most of us are starting to think ahead about planning for the new year, so today I’m giving you quick tips on planning that will help you be more successful, get more done, and feel like you actually did something at the end of the day. I’m also giving you an inside look at the Boutique Boss Planner, which is meant to be your retail bible full of checklists, a calendar, reflections for every month, and so much more! Listen in as I dive into why setting boundaries is critical for successful planning, how to set clear and measurable goals, and how to stop focusing on your never-ending to-do list. You'll learn how to focus on your “ta-done list” and how you can sprint to finish the 20% of tasks that will move 80% of the needle in your business—all while making sure you have balance between work, life, and family. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com

You know that feeling when you team up with a boutique bestie who just gets it, and you can talk all things industry knowing that they know exactly what you’re talking about? Well, I get to experience that today as I chat with my boutique bestie, Ulla Hald! Ulla is the founder of Faves, which many of you know and use for planning inventory and managing purchase orders once you’ve bought at market or any online platform. In this episode, we’re walking through what successful retailers using Faves all have in common, as well as what you can learn about better management of inventory (which is arguably one of the toughest challenges that boutique owners face). Ulla and I are also giving you a little sneak peek special announcement on our new platform, Hubventory, that you definitely don’t want to miss—and that I know will make your life a whole lot easier! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Hubventory.com Ulla Hald: Website

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

What do you get when you pair a love of fashion with Nigerian culture and a drive to succeed? You get one incredible fashion brand that is changing the world and amassing a cult following along the way. Meet Autumn Adeigbo, designer and former stylist, whose fashion line can be found all across the United States in department stores like Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf, and Nordstrom. Listen in as Autumn shares what it took to build her fashion line, what she learned from not only her upbringing, but also her time as a celebrity stylist, and which celebrities she would love to dress one day. Autumn has had experiences that so many of us will never get the opportunity to have, and I’m excited to share her insightful and inspiring story with takeaways that anyone who has a hand in the fashion world can appreciate. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Autumn Adeigbo: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest Hubventory.com

Have you ever wondered how somebody has an idea for a product that solves an actual real-world problem, and then how they’re able to build, scale, manufacture, and distribute that product? All while also having a thriving boutique line? In this episode, I’m joined by Adi Arezzini, founder of Teami Blends, and we’re talking all about her product-based business that is making a huge impact. Listen in as Adi shares what it was like to initially build and scale her business, the systems and processes that have helped her along the way, and how she knows when it’s time to invest in more inventory. We also discuss how she built a thriving community around her brand, how she uses her influencer program to grow awareness of her brand, and why she analyzes her time spent in the business so she can scale and still spend time as a new mom. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Adi Arezzini: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Pinterest | TikTok

Growing and scaling a business is not easy, and it can be even harder for female entrepreneurs who have been told to hustle hard and grind all day, every day to make their business a success. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gina DeVee, speaker, author, and founder of the multi-million dollar women’s empowerment company Divine Living, and we’re talking all about how to shift out of the hustle mindset and allow your business to blossom. Listen in as we break down what it means to allow your vision to become a reality, how to get out of the masculine mindset that tells us that hustling is the only way to succeed, and how to allow ourselves to let things flow and unfold with ease. There are so many great tangible tidbits in this episode, so grab a notebook and pen and get ready to embrace your feminine energy! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Gina DeVee: Website | Instagram | Podcast The Audacity to Be Queen: The Unapologetic Art of Dreaming Big and M

Calling all manufacturing and wholesale friends, this episode is for you! Today I’m joined by Stephanie McTigue, owner of CoFi Leathers and a busy mom who has built an incredible brand of women’s leather handbags and sneakers. We’re going behind the scenes to hear how she built not just a beautiful brand, but also a sustainable one. Listen in as Stephanie shares what it means to be a sustainable brand in today’s day and age, how she ensures that her product quality is always second to none, and why she believes that there is room for everyone in the industry to be successful. We also dive into the story behind the brand and talk about how Stephanie approaches being successful in both business and family life. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Stephanie McTigue: Website | Facebook | Instagram

Today we are answering a question that I know every single one of us has had to answer at some point in our lives: how do I overcome my fears and go all in on my dream? Whether it’s leaving your 9-to-5 to focus on your side hustle, scaling your business to the next level, or overcoming whatever mental obstacle you are facing, Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women takes us through how to know when the time is right for you to take that next step towards your dream. Get comfortable and listen in as Lindsey talks about what she is seeing when it comes to female entrepreneurs and mindset, what the four most common fears are that we all face (and how to overcome them!), and how to turn fear into confidence instead. We also dive into all things community, including how to build a sustainable and long-lasting community and how community can be the catalyst for massive change in the world by fulfilling the need that we all have to belong. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique