Boutique Chat

The Boutique Hub with Ashley Alderson
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Boutique Chat

Explore real-life strategies, growth hacks, and proven marketing advice through powerful interviews with top leaders and retailers in the retail industry. Join Ashley Alderson, the Founder of The Boutique Hub, as she talks with retailers, boutiques, wholesale brands, vendors, and industry insiders. Discover the invaluable secrets that have propelled companies to success while maintaining a healthy balance between life and business. Embrace the spirit of Community over Competition, and uncover the next great idea or connection for your small business.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Five Minute Friday: How to Motivate & Retain Your Team with Max Retail

    Struggling to find and keep great employees? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest challenges boutique owners face when it comes to hiring, motivating, and retaining staff. We’ll break down the two types of employees you have—rocks and rock stars—and how to create a balanced team that thrives. Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retail, shares her proven strategies for understanding employee strengths, rewarding loyalty, and fostering growth within your boutique team. Whether you have employees who love selling, organizing inventory, or dream of climbing the fashion industry ladder, this episode will help you structure your team for long-term success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between rocks (your steady, reliable team members) and rock stars (high achievers who thrive on challenge) How to identify employee strengths and assign roles that align with their skills Why it’s okay if rock stars eventually move on—and how to maximize their time with you The importance of rewarding and retaining your rocks with simple incentives How to create a balanced team by identifying gaps in your staffing structure Action Steps: Take inventory of your current team—who are your rocks, and who are your rock stars? Consider how you’re rewarding loyalty and providing growth opportunities Build a staffing strategy that ensures long-term stability and success for your boutique Resources & Links: Learn more about Max Retail and how they help retailers recover costs on past-season inventory: https://maxretail.com/ Join The Boutique Hub for more business resources: https://tbhub.co/podcastjoin If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review. Share this with a fellow boutique owner who needs some team motivation.

    6min

  2. HÁ 5 DIAS

    #701: The State of Boutique Retail: What’s Working, What’s Not & What’s Next

    Struggling to get your brand noticed in a crowded market? Organic reach is harder than ever, and it’s impacting your business more than you might realize. In this episode, I’ll break down the latest industry shifts and share actionable strategies to help you show up more intentionally and consistently in your marketing. Tune in to discover five key trends you need to know as you plan for your next business year.  Resources: Join The Boutique Hub  Boutique Summit 2025 Retail Bootcamp  2025 Boutique Boss Planner  Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    32min

  3. 31 DE JAN.

    Five Minute Friday: Building a Dream Team: Hiring, Training, and Empowering Staff for Your Boutique

    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

    7min

  4. 28 DE JAN.

    #644: Money Matters: Financial Basics Every Small Business Owner Should Know

    Transforming your financial future isn’t as hard as it may seem. My guest today is Hilary Hoff, a seasoned financial advisor with a rich background in corporate finance, and she joins the show today to discuss the six pillars of financial planning. She breaks them all down in practical, actionable ways that will help you take control of your finances. Resources: Hillary Hoff: Website | Facebook | Schedule a Consult Call Retail Bootcamp 2025 Boutique Boss Planner Join The Boutique Hub Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    36min

  5. 24 DE JAN.

    Five Minute Friday: How to Maximize Your 2025 Boutique Boss Planner

    Today, I’m going to help you jump-start your year with your planner. Whether you’re using the Boutique Boss Planner we created specifically for small business owners or a different one, this episode is all about maximizing your prep to not just create a plan—but to plan smarter. Resources:  2025 Boutique Boss Planner Join The Boutique Hub Community  Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    9min

  6. 21 DE JAN.

    #643: From Affordable to Unforgettable: The Power of Experience-Based Sales

    How you make people feel about what they buy from you—and how they buy it—is a huge part of what makes a boutique successful. In this special episode featuring Ashley Donnell of The Babe Standard, we’ll be chatting about the value of selling experiences. Ashley has been particularly successful in this area, so don’t miss hearing her valuable tips! Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: The Babe Standard: Website | Instagram Ashley Donnell: Instagram Retail Bootcamp 2025 Boutique Boss Planner Join The Boutique Hub Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    32min

  7. 17 DE JAN.

    Five Minute Friday: The Vision Board Effect: How to Design Your Dream Life

    Are you ready to design your future? As we step into 2025, now is the perfect time to reflect on who you want to be and what you want your life to look like. So, in this Five Minute Friday episode, we explore the power of vision boards—why they work, how they help you stay focused, and how to use them to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to discover how a vision board can be the first step in creating the life you truly desire. Resources:  Join The Boutique Hub Community  Ashley Alderson: Instagram  The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    9min

  8. 14 DE JAN.

    #642: Six Layers to Retail Success: Build a Business That Lasts

    Are you struggling to identify what’s working (and what’s not) in your business? If you are looking for clarity on where to focus in order to scale effectively, this episode is exactly what you need! I’ll be breaking down the six key layers to success in retail, providing you with actionable strategies for building a strong, resilient, and sustainable business that can thrive in the long term. Learn More About the Boutique Hub Here: https://theboutiquehub.com/join/boutique/ Resources: Retail Bootcamp 2025 Boutique Boss Planner Join The Boutique Hub Ashley Alderson: Instagram The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube

    10min
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Explore real-life strategies, growth hacks, and proven marketing advice through powerful interviews with top leaders and retailers in the retail industry. Join Ashley Alderson, the Founder of The Boutique Hub, as she talks with retailers, boutiques, wholesale brands, vendors, and industry insiders. Discover the invaluable secrets that have propelled companies to success while maintaining a healthy balance between life and business. Embrace the spirit of Community over Competition, and uncover the next great idea or connection for your small business.

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  • Criado por
    The Boutique Hub with Ashley Alderson
  • Anos de atividade
    2018 - 2025
  • Episódios
    397
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © The Boutique Hub, Inc 2018
  • Site do podcast
    Boutique Chat

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