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Boost Your Boutique with Emily Benson

Boost Your Boutique with Emily Benson

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Looking to start or grow your boutique business? Tune in to Emily Benson's podcast! With 18 years of retail experience and a no-nonsense teaching style, Emily shares strategies and interviews experts to help you succeed. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar, online, pop-up, or mobile boutique, this podcast provides valuable insights to boost your business. From owning a mobile boutique called The Fashion Truck to being Associate Merchant for Girls' Accessories at Abercrombie & Fitch, Emily has turned her success into your success. Don't miss out on the secrets, tips, and best practices to grow a 7 or 8 figure boutique business.All rights reserved Art Decorative Arts & Design Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • How To Price Clothing in Your Boutique (Step-By-Step Guide + Profit Formula)
    Jul 6 2025

    If you've ever struggles with how to price clothing in your boutique or how much to charge for products in your boutique, then you’ll want to listen to this entire episode to learn my step-by-step process to price your inventory for profit. If you want to price boutique items in a way that sells and also leaves you profitable, then you need to learn a boutique pricing strategy that has profit in mind from the start. There are certain markups and margins in your boutique that you need to have in order to properly price inventory for your boutique.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The biggest mistake most of boutique owners make when pricing products, and how to avoid it
    • The difference between markup and margin—and how both impact your boutique’s profitability
    • Emily’s proven strategy to create a pricing structure based on your target customer and product assortment
    • How to choose sweet spot pricing for each product category in your boutique
    • The real cost of your inventory (spoiler: it’s more than just wholesale)
    • When to adjust prices vs. when to walk away from a product that won’t sell
    • How to build confidence around your pricing—so customers stop questioning it

    …and so much more!

    This episode is Part 3 of our 3 Part Series on How to Build a Profitable Product Assortment for Your Boutique!

    Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/2G_t5DwQxxc

    Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/RtPy2Vw9XhI

    Have questions or looking for more personalized support? Send us an email at hello@boutiquetrainingacademy.com

    Say hi on social:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylishandsuccessful/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stylishandsuccessful

    Listen to the Podcast: Boost Your Boutique on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Stitcher

    https://bit.ly/boostyourboutique

    Join the Facebook Group: https://www.emilyfbgroup.com

    Website: https://www.boutiquetrainingacademy.com


    Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Emilyboutique?sub_confirmation=1


    Questions?

    Comment below or email me at hello@boutiquetrainingacademy.com


    Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video. Some links are affiliate links. Thank you for watching!


    #EmilyBenson #BoutiqueBusiness

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    21 mins
  • Smart Inventory Management for Boutique Success: Boost Sales and Maximize Cash Flow
    Jun 30 2025

    Inventory management can make or break the success for your boutique! If your racks are full of inventory, but your bank account feels empty, it's time to rethink your inventory management strategy. In this video, you'll learn how to plan your boutique inventory to turn inventory faster, sell through inventory within 4-6 weeks, and increase cash flow in your boutique. Whether you’re a new boutique owner or scaling your online or brick-and-mortar store, this video will help you plan your inventory better, sell faster, and make more profit in your boutique business.

    In this video, you’ll learn:

    • Why inventory is not the same as profit — and how that mindset shift changes everything
    • How to evaluate your current inventory for cash flow leaks
    • The difference between buying deep vs. buying wide (and which is better for your boutique)
    • What to do with old or unsold inventory that’s just sitting on your shelves
    • How to plan your product assortment for steady, predictable sales
    • Real strategies I’m using with boutique clients to keep cash flowing year-round
    • Common mistakes boutique owners make when buying inventory — and how to avoid them
    • Simple shifts that lead to smarter buying decisions and stronger profit margins

    … and so much more!

    This video is PART 2 of our 3 Part Series on: How to Build a Profitable Product Assortment For Your Boutique or Clothing Brand. Click here for part 1: https://youtu.be/2G_t5DwQxxc


    Say hi on social:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylishandsuccessful/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stylishandsuccessful

    Listen to the Podcast: Boost Your Boutique on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Stitcher

    https://bit.ly/boostyourboutique

    Join the Facebook Group: https://www.emilyfbgroup.com

    Website: https://www.boutiquetrainingacademy.com


    Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Emilyboutique?sub_confirmation=1


    Questions?

    Comment below or email me at hello@boutiquetrainingacademy.com


    Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored video. Some links are affiliate links. Thank you for watching!


    #EmilyBenson #boutiquebusiness

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    14 mins
  • Boutique Owner Real Talk: Summer Chaos, Fall Forecast & Why Women Deserve More
    Jun 16 2025

    Emily Benson kicks off the Boutiqueland Digest with insights on women’s sports, community-driven retail, and preparing your boutique for the next season—all while balancing business and motherhood.

    Welcome to the first episode of the Boutiqueland Digest, hosted by Emily Benson—retail strategist, boutique whisperer, and your biggest cheerleader in business and life.

    In this kickoff episode, Emily dives into what’s really happening in the world of boutique retail—from the rise of women’s sports and its impact on product trends, to how boutique owners can prepare for the seasonal shifts ahead. She shares honest reflections on balancing motherhood with business, creating authentic community, and building support systems for women entrepreneurs.

    This episode is a mix of inspiration, strategy, and empowerment—perfect for boutique owners navigating summer chaos while trying to build a profitable and purpose-driven business.


    🔍 What You’ll Hear:
    • Why women’s sports are influencing the retail space (and how to get ahead of the trend)
    • Building a business that supports you—especially in the hard seasons
    • Creative ideas to bring your community together through events and conversations
    • How to actually prepare now for a successful fall season
    • Real talk on motherhood, burnout, and what it takes to keep showing up

    ⏱ Episode Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction to Boutiqueland Digest

    00:42 – The Rise of Women's Sports

    02:25 – Investments in Women's Athletics

    03:06 – Innovative Facilities for Female Athletes

    04:56 – Support Systems for Women in Business

    07:17 – The Evolution of Athleisure Wear

    09:25 – Community-Centric Retail Experiences

    14:09 – Creating Community Through Conversations

    18:05 – Innovative Event Ideas for Engagement

    25:27 – Balancing Motherhood and Business

    26:11 – Retail Forecast: Preparing for Seasonal Changes

    📲 Follow Emily on Instagram @stylishandsuccessful

    🌐 Learn more at Boutique Training Academy

    🖥️ Watch this episode and more videos on my YouTube Channel

    boutique, retail strategy, women's sports, motherhood, business, fashion trends, community events, retail forecast, support for women, athleisure


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    34 mins
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I love that this podcast is very uplifting to boutique business owners! The topics are spot on to what’s currently going on in the boutique industry.

Always sharing valuable information!

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