Latest Fashionindustry Podcast Episodes
How to Plan, Buy and Manage Your Inventory in 2024 with Mary Landgrebe, Management One
Boutique Chat - December 05, 2023 14:17 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratings“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 challeng...
FTV: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail
Boutique Chat - December 01, 2023 16:06 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsIn case you missed it in Season 1, Bob Negan, founder of WhizBang! Retail Training, joined me on the show to share the secrets to building a successful business. Early on in Bob’s retail career, he realized that making the customer happy is the most important thing in sales. Not just accepti...
Dig In and Do the Hard Thing with Anais Almazan, Pretty & Pink Boutique
Boutique Chat - November 28, 2023 16:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsNo one knows the meaning of hard work and perseverance better than my guest today, Anais Almazan, the founder and owner of Pretty & Pink Boutique. I want to encourage you all to listen to this episode because her story is truly inspiring! I may even shed a tear or two during this one. Anais f...
How to Make the Most of the Holiday Season: 5 Tips To Close the Year Out Strong
Boutique Chat - November 21, 2023 14:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsI know this year in retail has been like the gauntlet; it has been a challenge. That’s why making most of the holiday season is more important than ever this year. So, I want to share some tips to help you not only survive and hit revenue goals in the fourth quarter but to really finish out the ...
FTV: Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, West Desperado
Boutique Chat - November 17, 2023 11:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsShaley Ham joined me in Season 2 for Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks ...
Encouraging Consumers to Shop Small First and Celebrating the 4th Annual Pink Friday
Boutique Chat - November 14, 2023 14:41 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsThis 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 a...
FTV: 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck When it Comes to Pricing Your Products
Boutique Chat - November 10, 2023 11:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsWhether you're an experienced boutique owner or just a beginner, this episode may have you rethink your old pricing ways. This Season 2 solo still resonates, and in it I go over some important topics such as turn rates, how to rethink markdowns, and why your pricing is unique to your business....
10 Takeaways from the First 10 Months of 2023
Boutique Chat - November 07, 2023 14:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsI’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite lessons, tips and words of wisdom offered by guests this season all in one episode! You’ll hear from Ferne Boutique’s Laura Horwath on the importance of networking; Little Details Boutique owner Jessica Throneburg on perseverance and size inclusivity; Ange...
FTV: Marketing to Your Audience on a Personal Level with Erica Kelley, Whiskey Darling
Boutique Chat - November 03, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsErica Kelley, founder of Whiskey Darling Boutique, joined me in Season 2 to talk about Marketing to Your Audience On a Personal Level. Erica’s mission is empowering women of every shape and size to be themselves and knowing they can feel confident in her boutique’s clothing. Erica covers other...
Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions Part 2
Boutique Chat - October 31, 2023 13:33 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsThis 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...
FTV: Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer with Dani Flaming, The Fringed Pineapple
Boutique Chat - October 27, 2023 13:14 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsDani Flaming, owner of The Fringed Pineapple, came on the show in the height of winning Idaho's overall boutique of the year and the top 10 global boutique of the year in 2019 to tell us what it’s like to run a powerful, small-town business. Dani gives us insight on what social media outlets wo...
Trend Report: What's Hot for Fall/Winter and What's Up Next in 2024
Boutique Chat - October 24, 2023 12:58 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsToday we're talking trends! I want to give you a sneak peek at the latest Boutique Hub Trend Report and talk through some of the trends we’re currently seeing for fall/winter and holiday, as well as what will carry into and what you can expect to see next in the new year. I highlight some of ...
FTV: Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth with Dan Jablons
Boutique Chat - October 20, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsHow can retailers make smarter buying and inventory management decisions to make more money? This episode is PACKED with information about the flow of inventory, data analysis, point of sale systems, merchandised plans and all the details retailers need to manage a successful cash flow and buyi...
Gearing Up for Pink Friday
Boutique Chat - October 17, 2023 12:55 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsPink Friday is officially one month away! For those of you who don't already know, Pink Friday is an annual event held every November before Black Friday with one mission: to promote shopping small first. It’s a chance for you to get consumers in the door before all of the big guys and Black F...
From the Vault: How to Buy Direct in LA with Fashion Buyer Jacqueline Holmes
Boutique Chat - October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsEvery Friday I’m re-releasing one of my favorite episodes from seasons past to revisit my conversations with early guests and the business advice and practices they share! Up this week is my Season 1 conversation with fashion buyer Jacqueline Holmes. Buying smarter means understanding yo...
Planning Ahead for 2024
Boutique Chat - October 10, 2023 13:58 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsWe can all feel like a hamster on a wheel at times, and as we enter the fourth quarter, it’s not only important to be ready for the busy holiday season but also take time to plan ahead for 2024 so that you can start the new year off strong — assessing business practices, refining operations and ...
From the Vault: Growing a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique
Boutique Chat - October 06, 2023 13:28 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsEvery Friday I’m re-releasing one of my favorite episodes from seasons past to revisit my conversations with early guests and the business advice and practices they share! Up this week is my second ever episode with my dear friend Laura Benson, who founded and grew Filly Flair Boutique into a h...
Using Story to Grow Your Business with Lyn Graft, founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
Boutique Chat - October 03, 2023 13:57 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsEvery great story has the opportunity to not only help you build relationships and authenticity but also to sell your products. Which is why I am so excited to welcome Storytelling for Entrepreneurs founder Lyn Graft to the show to talk about how you can use story to help grow your business. ...
From the Vault: 5 Critical Tips for Holiday Sales
Boutique Chat - September 29, 2023 13:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsEvery Friday I’m re-releasing one of my favorite episodes from seasons past to revisit my conversations with early guests and the business advice and practices they share! Up this week is a Season 1 Solo intended to help you prep for the holidays and boost fourth quarter sales. Do you know wh...
The Power of Community and Collaboration with Anna Ledebuhr, Coulee Boutique
Boutique Chat - September 26, 2023 14:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsIt’s not often that I have local guests on the podcast, but today I’m so excited to welcome my friend Anna Ledebuhr, the owner and founder of one of my personal favorite boutiques, Coulee Boutique in Galesville, Wisconsin. Five years ago, Anna took a big leap, leaving teaching for entrepre...
From the Vault: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kat Ahl, Simple Pin Media
Boutique Chat - September 22, 2023 13:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsNow every Friday, I’m re-releasing one of my favorite episodes from seasons past to revisit my conversations with early guests and the business advice and practices they share! Up this week is Pinterest marketing expert Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media. Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy,...
Retail Science and Systemization with Amy DeFauw, Katsch Boutique
Boutique Chat - September 19, 2023 14:50 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsI am so excited to be joined this week by my friend Amy DeFauw, who is a multi-state multi-storeowner and has a wealth of experience as the CEO of Katsch Boutique. Today we’re talking all about retail art vs retail science — retail art being the love of the product, customers and marketing as...
From the Vault: Top 5 Tips for New Boutique Owners
Boutique Chat - September 15, 2023 13:06 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsNow every Friday, I’m re-releasing one of my favorite episodes from seasons past to revisit the stories of our early guests and the business advice and practices they share! This week I chose a Season 1 episode that answers one of the questions I most often get asked: What tips would you offer ...
HV Anniversary Special! Why to Shop and What's New on Hubventory.com
Boutique Chat - September 12, 2023 13:55 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsThis 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...
The Hardship that Fueled My Fire and Future of The Hub
Boutique Chat - September 05, 2023 14:09 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsThis 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 learne...
Finding Traction and Fostering Growth in a Niche Market with Ang Castelli, Roman & Leo
Boutique Chat - August 29, 2023 16:42 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsAng Castelli is another boutique owner celebrating a 10th anniversary this year. She’s also a longtime Hub member and her boutique is unlike any other at The Hub — it caters exclusively to boys and boy moms! When pregnant with her first son back in 2010 and trying to prep his closet, Ang thoug...
New Face and Features of CommentSold with CEO Gautam Goswami
Boutique Chat - August 22, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsYou’re most likely familiar with CommentSold, but you may not know what the platform’s been up to lately with new CEO + tech executive and investor Gautam Goswami at the wheel. And it’s A LOT. Gautam (GG) talks about the transformational changes he’s implemented since joining the executive t...
How to Analyze and Elevate Your Business with Megan Randig, Mezoozah Boutique
Boutique Chat - August 15, 2023 13:20 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsI’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 b...
Fourth Quarter Planning and Our Fourth Annual Pink Friday
Boutique Chat - August 08, 2023 14:27 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsThis week I want to talk not only about fourth quarter goals and planning but also our fourth annual Pink Friday! Pink Friday is a day in November to celebrate small businesses — what it means to be a small business owner, shopping small first, and community over competition. Since founding ...
Mastering The Mega Boutique with Leslie Hall, The ZigZag Stripe
Boutique Chat - August 01, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 805 ratingsAre you curious about what it takes to build a "mega boutique"? In today's episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Leslie Hall, the founder of The ZigZag Stripe. Leslie's brand is a shining example of the term "mega boutique," a concept that's been buzzing in our industry for some ...
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