Five Minute Friday: How Much Inventory Should You REALLY Have? | Open to Buy Planning Explained
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re answering another frequently asked question from reta...
#728: How Successful Boutiques Scale with Email, SMS & Smart Marketing Systems
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to keep up with marketing while running your boutique? What if you didn’t have ...
Five Minute Friday: Retail Tips - The REAL Difference Between a Sale and a Promotion
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re answering another frequently asked question from reta...
#727: From Scroll to Sold: The Future of Live Selling & Mobile Apps with CommentSold
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if live selling could transform not just your sales, but the way you connect with customers? In...
Five Minute Friday: Website Health Check- 3 Checks Everyone Should Be Running!
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re shifting our focus to your online presence by highlighting one of the most overlooked parts ...
#726: The Shoe That Changed the Game: Inside the MIA Brand
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes shoes a powerful addition to your boutique? Today, I’m joined by Michael Strauss of MIA...
Five Minute Friday: Why Your Boutique Needs Live Selling (and How to Start Today)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re answering one of the most asked questions inside the ...
#725: The Power of Pink Friday: How to Win the Holidays Before Black Friday
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would life look like without small businesses? Today, we’re diving into why they’re the hea...
Five Minute Friday: Your Inventory Is Cash—Here’s How to Turn It Faster
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re continuing our Know Your Numbers series by breaking d...
#724: The Art of Selling Stories, Not Just Stuff
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a gift feel truly unforgettable? Today I’m joined by Holly Hachman of Little Red Bird G...
Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - Where to Find Your KEY Retail Metrics & Formulas
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re continuing our Know Your Numbers series by showing yo...
#723: The Retail Reality Check You Didn’t Know You Needed
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to meet Dane Cohen, the newest member of The Boutique Hub team, whose retail roots run dee...
Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - Do You Have a Traffic Problem or a Sales Problem?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re continuing our Know Your Numbers series by highlighti...
#722: Consistency, Community, and the Content That Converts
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a teenage entrepreneur grows up to become the voice of a beloved boutique brand? J...
Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers: The Key to Maximizing Profit (IMU Explained)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re continuing our Know Your Numbers series by unpacking ...
#721: What Happens After You Close the Doors? A Real Talk on Reinvention
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you transform an unexpected rhinestone t-shirt business into a thriving clothing brand with a...
Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - The 2 Metrics That Drive Performance
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we’re kicking off our Know Your Numbers series by diving i...
#720: Game On: How Golf, Fashion & Retail Are Colliding
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is golf the next big thing in fashion and lifestyle retail? Fresh off the PGA Show in Orlando—a ma...
Five Minute Friday: Slow Sales? Ask These 5 Why’s Before You Panic
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where are my customers? It’s the #1 question retailers ask when business slows down and it’s not...
#719: The Power of Story, Style, and Sisterhood in Boutique Retail
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it takes to turn a family passion into a thriving business? Join us as we chat wit...
Five Minute Friday: Your Insider Guide to Atlanta Market: July 2025 Prep Tips
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Samrin Martin and Sarah Zeigler from the Atlanta Market gift & home team join us to share...
#718: What to Do When No One Buys: Pricing, Pitching & Pivoting
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if sales didn’t have to be about being pushy or intimidating, but instead about solving prob...
Five Minute Friday: It’s Not a Sales Problem, It’s a Spending Problem
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your cash flow feeling tight but you’re still not paying yourself? In this episode of Five Minu...
#717: Retail Bootcamp 101: What It Is, Why It Works, and Who It's For
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to grow your boutique into a thriving, sustainable business? In this episode, we s...
Five Minute Friday: "Mom, You're Always Working" What to Do When Family Life and Business Collide
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Five Minute Friday hits close to home. Ashley shares the raw, real side of what it feels like t...
#716: Buying a Boutique with Zero Experience and Zero Regrets
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to run a thriving boutique side by side with your partner? In this episode, Serena ...
Five Minute Friday: The Retail Metrics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Friday, Ashley is getting real about the numbers that actually drive growth in y...
#715: Why Dead Inventory Is Costing You and How to Fix It
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with excess inventory? In this episode, we sit down with Melodie van der Baan, founder of...
Five Minute Friday: Busy or Effective? The Question That Can Change Everything
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Friday, Ashley is bringing the heat with a powerful reality check: Are you truly...
#714: Hiring Gen Z: Challenges, Opportunities & What Comes Next
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to future-proof the next generation in a world that’s changing faster than ever?...
Five Minute Friday: June Market Scoop with Atlanta Apparel
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve got a special guest episode for Five Minute Friday straight from the Atlanta Appa...
#713: What You Never Knew About The Boutique Summit
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a casual conversation turns into the biggest event in boutique retail? In this epi...
Five Minute Friday: The Business Conversation Every Couple Needs to Have
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this personal and honest Five Minute Friday, Ashley opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality ...
#712: How to Plan, Post & Grow on Social Media Without the Overwhelm
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to growing a thriving brand online in today’s ever-changing digital world—an...
Five Minute Friday: More Profit, Less Work: AOV Strategies That Work
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Friday episode, Ashley shares powerful and practical tips to increase your Aver...
#711: How Obsession, Ingenuity, and Instagram Built a Candle Empire
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a personal gift idea quickly evolve into a thriving brand? Just ask Annabelle DeGrazio, a ...
Five Minute Friday: Feeling Stuck in Your Business? This Might Be Why
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Friday, Ashley shares the mindset shift that every business owner eventually fac...
#710: How to Buy Smarter: In-Person Markets vs. Online Marketplaces
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make smarter inventory decisions? In this episode of Boutique Chat, we’re joined by our v...
Five Minute Friday: Struggling to Pay Your Bills? How to Find Hidden Cash in Your Business
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cash flow struggles? You’re definitely not alone. In today’s episode, Sara Burks, Director of E...
#709: What Retailers Need to Know About Serving the Plus Size Market
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from shaping careers to reshaping the fashion industry for plus-size women? Just ask...
Five Minute Friday: The #1 Way to Attract Customers Who Actually Buy
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling like you're working double-time trying to find more customers... but still not makin...
#708: What No One Tells You About Opening a Second Store
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to growing a successful business while staying true to your roots? Join me as I ...
Five Minute Friday: Wholesale Buying Isn’t Shopping, It’s Investing
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Sara Burks, Director of Education at The Boutique Hub, breaks down one of the ...
#707: Retail with Soul: The Business of Crystals, Wellness, and Events
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a small astrology bookstore into a thriving retail destination? Joining ...
Five Minute Friday: The Secret to Merchandising Like a Pro
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do your in-store displays actually help you sell more? Or are they just taking up space? In this Fiv...
#706: Mastering the Art of Buying: Trends, Mindset & Selling Success
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become an entrepreneurial powerhouse in the retail world? Tony Chinn, a season...
Five Minute Friday: The Three Pillars of Exceptional Customer Service
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily from Supermoon dives into the key strategies for delivering exceptional cust...
#705: Serving First, Selling Second: The Secret to Retail Growth
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From feeling out of place as a young girl to becoming a beacon of inspiration for women nationwide,...
Five Minute Friday: April Buying Week at Atlanta Market: The Trends & Events You Need to Know
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Morgan Ramage and Alejandra Trombetta from the Atlanta markets’ fashion and events team...
#704: AI for Entrepreneurs: Boosting Productivity, Creativity, and Brand Authenticity
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to save money, save time, be better at content creation, and be a better boss? Who doesn’t? T...
Five Minute Friday: The Real Reason You're Drowning in Inventory
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with excess inventory that just won’t move? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, w...
#703: Live from Dallas Market Center: Retail, Relationships & Reinvention
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a thriving business while staying true to family values and legacy? In to...
Five Minute Friday: Retail Design 101: How to Create an Experience That Sells
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like your boutique is falling behind the competition? You’re not alone. In this episode, ...
#702: Turning Followers into Fans: The Business of Influence with Marc D’Amelio
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have enough of a following to bring in business? Knowing how to leverage your following (rega...
Five Minute Friday: How to Motivate & Retain Your Team with Max Retail
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find and keep great employees? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving int...
#701: The State of Boutique Retail: What’s Working, What’s Not & What’s Next
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get your brand noticed in a crowded market? Organic reach is harder than ever, and it’...
Five Minute Friday: Building a Dream Team: Hiring, Training, and Empowering Staff for Your Boutique
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special host for today's Five Minute Friday episode! Melodie van der Baan, Co-founder and ...
#644: Money Matters: Financial Basics Every Small Business Owner Should Know
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transforming your financial future isn’t as hard as it may seem. My guest today is Hilary Hoff, a ...
Five Minute Friday: How to Maximize Your 2025 Boutique Boss Planner
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m going to help you jump-start your year with your planner. Whether you’re using the Bo...
#643: From Affordable to Unforgettable: The Power of Experience-Based Sales
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How you make people feel about what they buy from you—and how they buy it—is a huge part of what...
Five Minute Friday: The Vision Board Effect: How to Design Your Dream Life
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to design your future? As we step into 2025, now is the perfect time to reflect on who...
#642: Six Layers to Retail Success: Build a Business That Lasts
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to identify what’s working (and what’s not) in your business? If you are look...
Five Minute Friday: 10 Resolutions to Revolutionize Your Retail Game in 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of the year: the time for New Year's resolutions. So today, I'm sharing my top 10 res...
#641: Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn’t, and How to Plan for 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to unpack what worked and what didn’t this past holiday retail season—and figure out...
Five Minute Friday: Best Year Yet: Retail Success Strategies for 2025
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to crush 2025? In today’s Five Minute Friday, I’m giving you an exclusive peek into how to...
#640: Boutique State of the Union: Lessons from 2024 and Strategies for 2025
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to reflect on the lessons of 2024 and prepare for an incredible 2025? In today's episo...
Five Minute Friday: Turning Emails into 24/7 Sales Machines: 5 Must-Know Strategies for Boutique Owners
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a special guest hosting Five Minute Friday! Lou Mintzer from Grid & Pixel is here to ...
#639: End-of-Year Retail Reset: A Guide to Reflect, Plan, and Thrive
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to set yourself up for success in 2025! As we reflect on this past year and all of its...
Five Minute Friday: Stock Photos are Killing Your Brand
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Why is my business not working?" Many times when I'm asked struggle questions like this, I investig...
#638: Building Community, Balancing Chaos, and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you battle with ADD or ADHD and are looking for tips and resources to thrive through it, this epi...
Five Minute Friday: Trademarking Your Business
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you trademarked your business yet? This should be one of the very first things you do if you w...
#637: Revolutionizing Sales: What Inside Sales Can Do for Your Business
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of when you hear the word "sales"? If you're one of the many people who think it’...
Five Minute Friday: Reshoot Restyle Repost
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you find yourself looking at a ton of unsold inventory? Be honest—do you fall...
#636: From Burnout to CEO: Building a Business with Purpose and Balance
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get the high-level support your small business needs? You’re not alone. Many small b...
Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: Promotions vs Sales
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is one I'm hoping will save you a lot of stress this holiday season! Too often, I see...
#635: Mastering Storytelling to Build a Memorable Brand
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you work with influencers? What’s it like to work with influencers? Why don’t influencers...
Five Minute Friday: Pink Friday: Support Small First
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Pink Friday! This is the day when we see small business owners of all types coming together to...
#634: The Impact of Shopping Small First
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been gearing up for Pink Friday? Or are you new to Pink Friday and want in on the fun? In t...
Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: USPS Shipping Cutoff
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with another quick tip for holiday promotions! Today's is all about the shipping cutoff da...
#633: Designing with Purpose: Crafting Products that Spark Joy and Connection
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Taylor Elliott, a shining light of positive energy and the woman behind the col...
Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: Make It Easy
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are you doing to make your customers' lives easier? This is an important question any time of ...
#632: Staying In Your Lane: Building a Business Without Debt
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we get sucked into thinking bigger is always better and assume that it takes massive amoun...
Five Minute Friday: The Power of Your Company Scorecard
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic has made such an impact on how I run my own business, as well as how I coach others t...
#631: The Power of the Pivot: Navigating Big Shifts in Business
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recognizing when it’s time to make a shift in your business is key when it comes to building a lon...
Five Minute Friday: Negotiating Your Lease: The 3 Essentials Every Retailer Must Know
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first of a new style of Five Minute Fridays! At The Boutique Hub, we're surround...
#630: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Getting Back to Basics in Retail
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Change is inevitable in life, which is why it’s so important that we master the art of learning, g...
Five Minute Friday: Celebrating 2.5 Million Downloads: A Special Giveaway & Top 10 Episodes
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special Five Minute Friday episode, we have some celebrating to do! We have hit the cr...
#629: Beyond the Boutique: The Business of Fashion
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about how to rise through the ranks in the fashion industry? In today's episode, I’...
#628: A Heart for Retail: Supporting Stores in Times of Crisis
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for local retailers to thrive after facing disasters and challenges? In this episo...
#627: The Power of Persistence: Navigating Failure and Finding Your Niche
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your business fails, and you lose everything? Kelly Shiley, CEO of Mary Square, jo...
#626: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Planning for Retailers in 2025
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you managing your business like a CEO or a hustling entrepreneur? In this episode, we dive into ...
#625: Consistency and Connection: The Keys to Boutique Success
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how boutique owners create such successful brands? In this episode, Ashton Dockery, ow...
Five Minute Friday: Identifying Traffic Patterns
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're an online business or a brick-and-mortar store, what I'm talking about today is one ...
#624: Maximizing Profitability and Peace During the Holiday Retail Season
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to maximize your holiday season? In today's episode, I’m excited to share with you a...
Five Minute Friday: The Six Layers of Business
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like a squirrel? Like you have 10,000 things to get done all at once—and you don...
#623: Mastering Leadership: The Evolution of a Multi-Generational Boot Company
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building onto a multi-generational business and navigating the family dynamics and changes that come...
Five Minute Friday: The One Thing
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to you being the CEO of your business and of your life, you want to be getting the mo...
#622: From Influencer to CEO: Building an Authentic Community in Western Fashion
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m sitting down with Megan Ery, who has been a huge influence on the Western world and Wes...
Five Minute Friday: Money is in the Merchandising
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one thing you can double down on this week to see some dramatic improvement in the exci...
#621: Discover Affordable Products at ASD Market Week
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to source the best products for your store, whether online or brick-and-mortar? I...