Boutique Chat, hosted by Ashley Alderson of The Boutique Hub, interviews retailers, wholesale brands and industry insiders on business strategy and marketing. It has 553 episodes published roughly every three to four days, with a median length of about 16 minutes. Estimated 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode; estimated sponsorship range $70 to $300 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged independent retailers listening weekly for practical boutique growth tactics
- Over 550 episodes build a long-running, loyal listener base in retail
- Apple rating of 4.9 from 867 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction
- Short Five Minute Friday episodes offer frequent, low-cost sponsor slots
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, short solo episodes
- Tone
- practical, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 4 to 5 minutes for short episodes, 30 to 40 minutes for interviews
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website promotes the host's own Retail Bootcamp, not a third-party sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover retail operations, marketing and AI with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theboutiquehub.com/boutiquechat |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1351990699 |
| RSS feed | theboutiquehub.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 97 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Five Minute Friday: 2 Retail Hot Takes That Could Change How You Do Bu | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| #833: Pink Friday 2026: The Small Business Event You Can't Afford to M | 2026-10-13 | 21 min |
| Five Minute Friday: 2027 Fashion Trends: What to Buy, Watch & Test | 2026-10-09 | 10 min |
| #832: What Happens When 90% of Your Business Disappears Overnight | 2026-10-06 | 32 min |
| Five Minute Friday: Sitting Inventory Is Costing You More Than You Thi | 2026-10-02 | 11 min |
| #831: How to Turn More Browsers Into Buyers | 2026-09-29 | 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
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…
About Boutique Chat
Boutique Chat is a retail business podcast hosted by Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, according to the feed and the show's website. Episodes mix long interviews with retailers, wholesale brands and industry insiders and shorter Five Minute Friday solo episodes on topics such as marketing, inventory and expansion. The show has published 553 episodes since 2018 on a cadence of roughly every three days, with a median episode length of about 16 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 867 ratings. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: based on these signals we estimate 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, mostly small business owners in the United States. No third-party sponsors were found in the feed.
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $70 to $300 per episode. The show suits software and service brands that serve independent boutique owners, such as point-of-sale, inventory and wholesale sourcing tools.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Boutique Chat can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Boutique Chat
How much does Boutique Chat charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is about $70 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Final rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is Boutique Chat about?
Boutique Chat is a business podcast for independent retailers, hosted by Ashley Alderson of The Boutique Hub. It features interviews and short solo episodes on marketing, growth and running a boutique.
How do I contact Boutique Chat about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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