Boutique Chat
Episodes
#240: 20 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners with Ashley Alderson, Founder of the Boutique Hub
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of the Boutique Hub, goes over the top 20 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners. The New Year is here a...
#239: Building Your Business with Gratitude with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of the Boutique Hub
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of the Boutique Hub, releases a solo episode on Building Your Business with Gratitude. As we end this year and...
#238: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner with Our Host Ashley Alderson
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a Solo episode on 3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner. 2020 is right around the corn...
#237: Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kyle Rooney, partnerships manager at Route, joins us for today’s episode Cutting Your Package Losses. One of the biggest headaches a business ...
#236: Finishing the Year Strong with Our Host Ashley Alderson
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Ashley Alderson does a Solo episode on Finishing the Year Strong. The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on how your busine...
Episode #235: Starting Your Own Business and Foundation with Julie Allen, Owner of Mary Rose Boutique and Mary Rose Foundation
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Julie Allen, owner of Mary Rose Boutique and Mary Rose Foundation, joins us for Starting Your Own Business and Foundation. Julie’s mission is ...
No Episode this Week, It's Black Friday Prep Time!
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No episode this week but Ashley reaches out to all with some encouraging words for your busy week ahead!
Episode #234 All Things #BoutiqueStyle with Nikki Casey Director of Style at The Boutique Hub
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today one of our favorite ladies Nikki Casey, Director of Style at The Boutique Hub, joins us for All Things #BoutiqueStyle. As you all might know, Th...
Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instag...
Episode #232 Evolving as a Business Owner and as a Person with Randa Carrabba, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Randa Carrabba, Entrepreneur extraordinaire, joins us for Evolving as a Business Owner and as a Person. Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began ...
Episode #231: All Things Sezzle with Charlie Youakim, Cofounder of Sezzle
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s a...
Episode #230: 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday with Your Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday. Ashley will be going...
Episode #229: Creating a Business with Impact with Ashley LeMieux
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley LeMieux, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, joins us for Creating a Business with Impact. Ashley always had a dream of becoming a writer, but a...
Episode #228: How To Maximize Your Market Experience with Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at DMC
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Amy Harper, vice president of marketing, apparel & accessories at DMC, joins us for How to Maximize Your Market Experience. Amy gives us some am...
Episode #227: Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer, Dani Flaming, Owner of the Fringed Pineapple
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dani Flaming, owner of the Fringed Pineapple, joins us for Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer. Dani comes on the show...
Episode #226: 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going over 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub. Today's myths debunked are all abo...
Episode #225: Being Business Owner and Coping with Mental Illness with Marie Earthman, Boutique Owner and Mother
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Marie Earthman, boutique owner and mom, joins us for Being Business Owner and Coping with Mental Illness. Marie got her start in the retail busi...
Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger with Ben Parr, Author & Entrepreneur
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ben Parr, award winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and journalist, joins us for Demystifying Facebook Messenger. This episode is all about ...
Episode #223: 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck When it Comes to Pricing Your Products with Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley does a solo episode today on 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck When it Comes to Pricing Your Products. Whether you're an experienced bout...
Episode #222: Why You Need Both Your Right And Left Brain While Running a Business with Krisee and Whitney, Founders of Hayloft Boutique
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Krisee and Whitney, founder’s of Hayloft Boutique, join us for today’s episode Why You Need Both Your Right And Left Brain While Running a Busines...
Episode #221: Growing Your Business As a Team with Brittany and Vannessa, Founders of Simple Blessings Boutique
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany and Vannessa, founders of Simple Blessings Boutique, join us on today's episode Growing Your Business As a Team. The founders of Simple Bless...
Episode #220: Marketing to Your Audience On a Personal Level with Erica Kelley, Founder of Whisky Darling Boutique
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Kelley, founder of Whiskey Darling, joins us for today's episode Marketing to Your Audience On a Personal Level. Erica’s mission is empowering...
Episode #219: Marketing to Millennials with Taylor Jones, founder of The Tiny Closet
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Jones, founder of The Tiny Closet, joins us on today's episode Marketing to Millennials. Taylor gives us her back story of starting her boutiqu...
Episode #218: Building a Brand from Scratch with Michelle Manningham, founder of Texi Boots
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Michelle Manningham, founder of Texi Boots, joins us to talk about Building a Brand from Scratch. Michelle tells us how her vision of becoming a...
Episode #217: Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Ashley Alderson and Sara Burks
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Our Host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub and Sara Burks, director of partnerships and education at The Boutique Hub, go over Boutiq...
EPISODE #215: 7 Keys to Productivity with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week on the 7 Keys to Productivity. Ashley goes over topics such as ma...
Summit Update, No Show this Week!
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for stopping in! There is no podcast this week because the 2019 Boutique Summit is taking place, Ashley gives us a short update about the event...
Episode #215: Running Your Business on Profit First with Mike Michalowicz
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Michalowicz, author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host, gives us an abundant amount of business tips and his experience in becom...
Episode #214: 10 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Business with Our Host Ashley Alderson
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week explaining the top 10 things you need to know when starting a bus...
Episode #213: Creating Engaging Live Sales & Building a Memorable Brand with Allison Albritton of InStyle Auctions & Boutique
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Albritton, the Founder of InStyle Auctions & Boutique, tells us how she created a known brand with a staple look that was memorable since 2012...
EPISODE #212: Maximizing Vendor Events & Pop Ups with Jenifer Burnett of Punchy's
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jenifer Burnett, the owner of Punchy’s, talks about her unique experience in starting her business and the importance of knowing your customers, you...
Episode #211: Starting a Wholesale Business as Your True, Authentic Self with Megan DiVincenzo founder of The Sis Kiss
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Megan DiVincenzo, the founder of Sis Kiss and a former defense attorney, explains how her business began by finding a problem in a product and solving...
Episode #210: WOW Customer Service & Leaving a Legacy with Dana Spinola founder of Fab'rik
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Spinola, the founder of Fab’rik gives your host Ashley Alderson shares what it's really like building a boutique brand across nearly 50 stores,...
Episode #209: Balancing a Large, Growing Business and Being a Mom with Tori Gerbig
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tori Gerbig from Pink Lily Boutique talks to your host Ashley Alderson about her story and what’s happening inside of the Pink Lily including their ...
Episode #208- 5 Essentials For Your Website with Angela Froschl, Hot Mess Consulting
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your e-commerce site maximizing these 5 key areas? Today on the show we are joined by Hot Mess Consulting Founder, Angela Froschl. She brings incre...
Episode #207: Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know with Sara Burks & Ashley Alderson
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Burks, the Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, joins your host Ashley Alderson to talk about the 5 ESSENTIALS to growing ...
#206: How to Shop Apparel Markets with Atlanta Apparel's Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caron Stover, Vice President of Atlanta Apparel and Morgan Ramage, Fashion Creative Director at Atlanta Apparel join us to talk about how to shop appa...
#205 How to Sell Shoes & Build Profitable Vendor Relationships with Sarah Resnick
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Resnick, Account Executive at Chinese Laundry, shares her vast experience in the wholesale business. Sarah gives us some background on how she g...
#204 Merging Motherhood and Business with Stacy Gnewkowski and Leslie Plank
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Plank and Stacy Gnewkowski, Owners of Hawthorne Collection Boutique, are two best friends that are mothers of children with special needs. They...
#203: How to Build Your Boutique and Create an Unforgettable Brand
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Landers, owner of Swirl Boutique, with three California locations shares her experiences from starting her boutique to retaining clients across a...
#202: What Does it Take to Work With an Influencer With Jessie Jarvis
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie Jarvis, Projects Manager at The Boutique Hub and a western fashion influencer, talks about how she became an influencer as a rancher through au...
#201 Six Reasons Boutiques Fail and How to Avoid Those Pitfalls with Ashley Alderson
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub and host of the Boutique Chat Podcast, sets off this second season with a solo episode addressing ways to...
#41 Finishing the Year Strong and Starting 2019 with a Bang
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not just talking about finishing the year strong in your business, it’s your entire life. That last week of holiday sales is a tough one, bu...
#40 How to truly serve your customers & your staff, with Jason Stoker, co-owner of Deep South Marketing, Deep South Pout, Love Poppy Jewels and Social Shop
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today owns four businesses that serve the retail industry. Jason knows every side of the boutique world, so get your pen ready! Jason’s wi...
#40 Protecting Original Work with Trademarks, Copyrights & Licencing Agreements, plus working with high-level influencers, with Mike Satterfield of RBR Wholesale and The Gentleman Racer
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to take notes. Copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements. Four words that might send chills down your spine. But today we’re breaki...
#39 Five Critical Tips for Holiday Sales, with Ashley Alderson, The Boutique Hub
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know where Black Friday got its name? Well traditionally, retailers were in the red financially all year, but when the holiday shopping season ...
#38 Looking at the Evolution of Wholesale, with FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, Ashley chatted with FashionGo’s CEO Daniel Lee. They breakdown where the wholesale industry has been, what it’s doing now, and wha...
#37 Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy, it’s for dreamers. Dreaming what outfit they’ll wear to the rehearsal dinner at their wedding, what hou...
#36 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepting returns with no...
#35 Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finding new, fresh, and trendy pieces for your store is one of the key priorities as a boutique owner. Going to market is necessary and the sales reps...
#34: How to Buy Direct in LA, with Fashion Buyer, Jacqueline Holmes.
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Buying smarter means understanding your product lifecycle and getting the best quality and pricing for what you’re bringing in. Going to LA on a reg...
#33 YouTube & Beyond, How Two Sisters Grew a following of 2 million on YouTube & Won 2018 Global Boutique of the Year.
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
These two sisters are creating waves in the shop small movement carrying the title of fashion influencer and boutique owner. Tracy and Stefanie’s lo...
#32 Advanced Strategy + Promoted Pins with Pinterest’s McKayla Amundsen
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are not using Pinterest in your business you are missing a huge opportunity. Did you know women’s fashion is the number one most pinned categ...
#31 Why Text Message Marketing Can Change your Business, with Bo Cain VP of Sales at Sentext Solutions
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t own your Facebook page, Instagram, or Snapchat. So what will you do the next time an algorithm takes a nosedive? How will you reach your...
#30 How Can Emerging Designers us Community to Compete with Fast Fashion? With Hillary France, CEO of Brand Assembly
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brand Assembly was created with one purpose in mind: to help emerging fashion brands grow their business by creating a community that leverages resour...
#29 How to Build a Brand that Empowers Others and Forges Good in the World, with Missy Robertson, Laminin Designs and Duck Dynasty
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important missions to Missy Robertson and her family has been to work selflessly to help others find faith and inner joy through chari...
#28 Changing the Experience and Preparing for Markets with Desiree Hanson, VP of Fashion Events at WWIN.
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s Wear in Nevada has been a premiere show in Las Vegas for decades and Des is on the forefront of changing the experience this show offers. Fr...
#27 Breaking Down Point of Sale System Data and How to Use it, with Lightspeed Retail
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Girl, grab a pen. This podcast answers questions you’ve been searching for and we go in-depth on what technology is most important for your boutique...
#26 Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 2)
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hang with us in this episode we had some technical difficulties, don’t worry you’ll get a good laugh! If you didn’t listen to part 1, The Boutiq...
#25: WWDMagic: Spring 19 Trends, Business Tips & Life in Fashion, with Kelly Helfman, Brand Director at WWDMagic
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Viva Las Vegas! Before we attend one of the season’s biggest apparel markets, we are getting you ready to maximize your trip to Las Vegas. WWD Magic...
#24 Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 1)
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Boutique Hub turns 5 years-old this month and to celebrate we’re asking Ashley, the founder, anything and everything from business tips, to how ...
#23 Embracing Failure & Surviving. 2017 Global Boutique of the Year, The Lace Cactus owner Kelsey Darby
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We know, we’re a day late, but.. *que the bells and whistles* The Hub team was launching The 2018 Boutique Awards!! And holy cow, our boutique membe...
#22 How to Succeed at Vendor Shows with Ruffles & Rust Expo, Camey Maldonado
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a four-month span, Camey can work with up to 800+ vendors and travel across 6 states by hosting the boutique specific, Ruffles and Rust Expo. She’...
#21 Maximizing Facebook Live and Plus Size Selling for your Boutique with Mindy Switzer
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can you maximize Facebook Live for your boutique AND successfully sell plus sizes? Mindy’s truthful, real personality shines in this episode lik...
#20 Top 5 Tips for New Boutique Owners with Ashley Alderson
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s cut through the noise of those Google and YouTube searches and get down to 5 tips that will actually help you start your business off right. W...
#19 Denim Forecast with Judy Blue Creative Director, Christina Choi.
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How does someone get into manufacturing their own line? How can you stay creative and on top of the game? And better yet, what denim trends are comi...
#18 Are you a Clothes Flipper or a Brand Builder? The Art of Being Authentic with Ali Dee
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers almost everything because our guest Ali Dee dabbles in a little bit of everything. From fashion influencers, Instagram, and workin...
#17 What 20+ Years in a Successful Boutique Teaches you About Retail + Basketball, with Sara Burks, The Boutique Hub
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
MaCandis Boutique was open for more than 67 years, where Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships & Education at The Boutique Hub, started working in high...
#16 How to innovate in a crowded market, with Grayson DiFonzo, Founder Buddy Love Clothing
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Creating your own clothing line isn’t for the faint of heart. BuddyLove founder Grayson DiFonzo has worked in fashion for years and even owned her o...
#15 Becoming a Retail Scientist Using Data, with Geoff Tease the VP of Client Success at RICS Software
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Repeat after me, “I NEED to analyze data for my boutique.” There is a huge difference today in tracking data and analyzing the right data. Today...
#14 Breaking into Established Markets and Scaling with a Great Brand Story, with Amanda Kimes & Lindsay Perraton of Kimes Ranch.
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Amanda Kimes changed the face of denim in the western world in what seemed like an overnight success story. But it took years of work, findin...
#13 Scaling a Million Dollar Brand from your Kitchen Table, with Meredith Jurica, Founder of Makeup Junkie Bags
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rare to hit $1 million in sales in your first year with a product you sewed at your kitchen table. Meredith Jurica did it and she continues to ...
#12 Mastering Facebook Ads & Retargeting: The Secret to Success for Boutique Retail, with Reza Khadjavi of Shoelace
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Holy cow, grab a pencil before you listen to this episode. Reza & Ashley break down the nitty gritty details of Facebook Ads, from conversion rates, s...
#11 Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Mundee is an icon in the western apparel industry, not only for the brands he has helped to build but for the man that he is. Once you meet Ke...
#10 Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how some wholesale brands seem to take off? Is it the product? The terms? Or is it the team behind it all? Well, today we are...
#09 Top 10 Mistakes Happening in Retail Business Today - Solo Episode with Ashley Alderson
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The world of retail is ever changing, and on today’s show we dive into the top 10 mistakes both retailers and wholesale brands may making, and signi...
#08 Why You Shouldn't Put All of Your Eggs into the Facebook Basket, with Liz Ross, Founder of Southern Fried Chics
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From the beginning of social media, there were only a handful of ‘Facebook Boutiques’ that started, and went big right away. For southern women wh...
#07 Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for Your Business, with Brand Expert, Drustew.
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to sit down and create a strategic marketing plan for your business? This week we are visiting with our friend Dru Stewart, market...
#05 How to Harness the Power of Social Selling, Amanda and Brandon Kruse, Discount Divas & Comment Sold
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build a multi-million dollar business on social media alone? This week’s guests prove that when you build a tribe of loyal women, anything i...
#4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ROI for a Fashion Truck? How can you maximize your prom or specialty retail boutique to provide the best customer experiences? What is a N...
#03 Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can retailers make smarter buying and inventory management decisions to make more money? This episode is PACKED with information about the flow of...
#02 Growing a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity, Laura Benson, CEO Filly Flair Boutique
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when to turn up your Facebook Ads? What does it mean for an e-commerce store to build an authentic connection? How can a business owne...
#01 Show Intro: 3 Keys to Boutique Industry Success & Meet Ashley & The Boutique Hub
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for insider secrets, growth hacks, proven strategies, inspiring stories and the latest in industry tips, trends and news for boutique owners...