I'm back with another quick tip for holiday promotions! Today's is all about the shipping cutoff date for the USPS this holiday season, which is one of the very first dates you should mark down in your marketing calendar. As you're planning out promotions, events, social media, etc., there is a huge opportunity for you to capitalize on this date. How? Listen in to find out! 

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Today I am joined by Taylor Elliott, a shining light of positive energy and the woman behind the colorful, cheerful, and fabulous products on Taylor Elliot Designs. She’s here today to give us a glimpse into her life, her business, and how she creates products that spark joy and connection. Listen in to learn how Taylor made her way into the product design space, how her designs and products changed (or stayed the same) over time, and more. 

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• Taylor Elliott: Website | Instagram | Facebook

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 

• 2025 Boutique Boss Planner 

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• Ashley Alderson: Instagram 

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What are you doing to make your customers' lives easier? This is an important question any time of year, but especially during the holiday season—aka customer acquisition season. Everybody is buying during this time, so listen in to hear a quick, simple tip that will make it as easy and convenient as possible for people to buy from you.

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Sometimes we get sucked into thinking bigger is always better and assume that it takes massive amounts of debt to start a successful business—but that’s not necessarily the case. Mary Hill of H2G Boutique joins the show today to talk about how she has built her business without using debt. You will hear how she uses cash, how she does inventory, why she pays herself first, and her long-term strategy for growth. 

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• H2G Boutique: Website | Facebook  

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 

• 2025 Boutique Boss Planner 

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• Ashley Alderson: Instagram 

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Today's topic has made such an impact on how I run my own business, as well as how I coach others to run theirs. What are we talking about? Your company scorecard! Listen in to learn how to implement this simple little strategy, how it can improve your business, and more.

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Recognizing when it’s time to make a shift in your business is key when it comes to building a long-lasting and successful career, and my guest today is a testament to that. Lori Harder has built incredible things, overcome the odds, and shown how to pivot and reinvent your personal brand and business in an effective way. In this episode, she shares from her own experiences and difficult leadership moments that have allowed her to pivot successfully.

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• Lori Harder: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
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• Ashley Alderson: Instagram
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This episode is the first of a new style of Five Minute Fridays! At The Boutique Hub, we're surrounded by incredible industry experts, and in the spirit of community over competition, I want to start introducing their voices to you. So, every few weeks, some of these experts will be putting together their own Five Minute Friday episodes to share actionable tips that you can implement right away. Today's guest is talking to all of you brick-and-mortar store owners, breaking down how to get the most out of your lease. Make sure to tune in!

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Change is inevitable in life, which is why it’s so important that we master the art of learning, growing, and evolving appropriately with each shift. My guest today is Kary Jackson, who has done just that. I have had the privilege of seeing how Kary’s business keeps evolving over time, and it's impossible not to admire her tenacity as she has grown and kept going through it all. Listen in as she opens up about dealing with personal life events while keeping her business going, transitioning from having a business partner to working solo again, and more. 

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Kary Jackson: Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Ashley Alderson: Instagram

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In this very special Five Minute Friday episode, we have some celebrating to do! We have hit the crazy milestone of 2.5 million downloads, and it's all thanks to you, the listeners. I can't express how much I appreciate you for showing up for this podcast, but as a way to say thank you, I'm doing a giveaway for all kinds of goodies. Tune in to hear how to enter and to learn which episodes made our top 10 list!

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Are you curious about how to rise through the ranks in the fashion industry? In today's episode, I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Kelly Helfman, MAGIC. Kelly’s journey from customer service to overseeing one of the largest fashion trade shows in the world is nothing short of inspirational.

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Learn more about MAGIC: https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/index.html

Kelly Helfman: Instagram | Website

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Ashley Alderson: Instagram

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What does it take for local retailers to thrive after facing disasters and challenges? In this episode, Patrick Keiser, Executive Director of Heart on Main Street, shares how he founded the organization in 2022 to provide tools and resources to help Main Street retailers succeed within their communities. Patrick explains the pivotal role that retailers play in rebuilding hope after a disaster and how his mission has evolved since its inception.

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Patrick Keiser: Website | Instagram  

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Ashley Alderson: Instagram

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