What if 2026 could be the year you finally stop spinning your wheels and actually run your boutique like a CEO?

In this episode, Ashley sits down with "Retail Professor" and denim twin, Sara Burks, to unpack their biggest retail predictions for 2026—from AI and Meta's new Andromeda algorithm to niching down, live selling, and building a content engine that actually works.

Ashley and Sara share what they're seeing across thousands of boutiques, what's changing fast, and how the most successful store owners are planning now for a more profitable, peaceful year ahead. They'll also walk you through what to expect inside the Best Year Yet Challenge, happening January 6–8.

You'll learn:

• Why AI is no longer optional—and how smart retailers are using it in every part of their business

• What Meta's new Andromeda algorithm means for your content, reach, and ad strategy

• How live selling and video can humanize your brand and deepen customer loyalty in 2026

• How the Best Year Yet Challenge helps you map real strategy (not just wishful goals) for profit and peace all year long

• Why niching down is the only way to stand out, charge more, and build true brand authority

Join the Best Year Yet Challenge - January 6–8 — three days of live Zoom sessions with Ashley, Sara, Jeff, and the Boutique Hub team

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