11:45.1 We did what we wanted.  We did it pretty professionally and we did it with like a level of class and style where people took us seriously. 11:58.2 We had access to these amazing creative tools, professors who really pushed us, who gave us Tons of access and free time to play and explore with our art. And like our minds were just so rich. And I think you and I, and our whole friend group, we were all just like reveling in this. 18:36.7 I need to get in to see a client. I need to convince them that what I have to offer is a value. I need to find out how to make it a value to them b ..read more

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0:54.6 If you're an influencer or if you are in a position where you are ready to start manufacturing your own clothing and accessories or you already do and you want a different take on it and you want to hear from people who are really in the day to day of what's coming next, they're a little bit right ahead of the curve, you're going to want to listen to this episode. 4:24.3 We're now working with influencers, which is super fun and exciting and new. And I think that's the greatest part about the business side that I'm on now is every day is different. Every day we have different products t ..read more

0:51.0 Our promise to you today is that we hope you will open your mind to adding more plus size to your retail store as a vendor and how to do it in a way that's going to make you money. 3:08.6 I think sizing is one of the most challenging aspects of the plus size and extended market. 3:36.7 Extra large is not plus size. No. So there's a different size grade to the plus size demographic. So a 1x is not the same as an extra large and that's a huge misconception.  6:33.4 Size grading is crucial.  7:26.7 If you are offering plus size, don't charge me extra. You don't charge the cust ..read more

1:04.0 My name is Darlene Mitchell and I am a retail business strategist. And my strength really is around inventory and profitability. So I help business boutique owners. Understanding inventory strategies so they can have legacy, not just so they can have a business, but they can have a legacy business, a business that stays around.  1:32.8 I was in corporate retail for 25 plus years. And what I do now is exactly what I did in corporate retail 1:51.4 I'm teaching my clients what I learned in big retail and fortune 500 retail. 2:12.7 There's a lot of money. There's a lot of trajectory ..read more

Find Molly! Molly's Website Molly's Facebook - join the owner's only group! Molly's Instagram Molly's TikTok Resources: Visit Boutique Training Academy - If you want to make more money in your boutique or retail business you're in the right place. We'll guide you step by step in your journey through Boutiqueland. ?️ NEW BOOK #TheRetailMindset available on Amazon Let’s be friends! ? Facebook  Instagram Have questions? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at hello@boutiquetrainingacademy.com. Mentioned in this episode: Overbought Webinar OVERBOUGHT: A FREE Webinar for {Boutique Owners} W ..read more

1:27.0 So when should you start an email list? Like Day one. Okay. If you don't have an email list or you only have a list of people who purchase from your boutique business, that's fine. 1:38.4 Even if it's 20 people on your list, even if it's five, get signed up with an email service and get going. 1:54.7 What are we doing with email? Why are we doing it? One, we're staying top of mind with customers. 2:01.5 Email has the highest return on investment, somewhere like 38 for every email you have, like you get in return every time you send an email. 2:20.0 Most people aren't going to unsubsc ..read more

Mentioned in this episode: Sky's the Limit Boutique Business Accelerator in 2024 Sky's Boutique Business Accelerator teaches a proven, professional level framework that has been revolutionizing how boutiques scale. What if in 3-4 months you could reduce your inventory liability, become more profitable and start making passive income? Sky's the Limit Boutique Business Accelerator Retail Riches Free Workshop Does this sound like you? You work so hard. You feel so broke. You have racks, boxes, basements, storage units full of inventory. You never have quite the right items or quantities in stock ..read more

Why boutiques are one of the most profitable businesses you can start in the US! Free Where to Buy Inventory Guide: https://www.boutiquetrainingacademy.com/inventory Follow Emily on Facebook: /stylishandsuccessful Follow Emily on Instagram @stylishandsuccessful and @boutiquetrainingacademy Hacking the Holidays Masterclass replay: https://www.boutiquetrainingacademy.com/holidaymc Join the free Facebook Group: www.emilyfbgroup.com Check out my YouTube Channel: bit.ly/emilyyoutube Discover The 6 Easy Steps To Mastering The Numbers Of Your Business: www.boutiqueclasses.com Mentioned in this episod ..read more

0:24.5 You don't need a lot of money to start a boutique business. 0:36.6 Let's say that the first way is through dropshipping. There are lots of dropshippers that are now connected through Shopify. So all you have to do is have a Shopify website. 0:55.4 You pay for the good as the person buys for it, but it's a really nice way to start a business with very little money. You will have to pay the Shopify fee and sometimes drop shippers do have initial setup. 1:08.6 Then you don't have a whole shipping station in your house. You don't have to worry about getting inventory shipped to a warehous ..read more