Can I Park Here? | Fashion Trucks / Mobile Boutique / Lifestyle / Business / Bloggers

By Astral Riles + Nache Snow: Aspiring Small Business Owners and Bloggers

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Nache Snow and Astral Riles are the owners of the directory FindaFashionTruck.com and manage the blog StartaFashionTruck.com. They are new small business owners trying to figure out what works for fashion trucks (mobile boutiques), online boutiques, and brick and mortar stores. They intend to learn and inspire by providing business tips, interviewing industry experts, and having inspirational discussions with small business owner and entrepreneurs.

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Can I Park Here? | Fashion Trucks / Mobile Boutique / Lifestyle / Business / Bloggers episodes:

09.06.2018
081: The Importance of Having a Vision For Your Brand + The Luck of Finding a Truck Under Budget
Jessica is the owner of Fringe & Flair mobile boutique in Austin, TX. In this gorgeous truck she carries clothing plus vintage and modern Native American jewelry from New Mexico. Listen iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode...
08.23.2018
079: Fresh Out of College, Young Entrepreneur Opened Mobile Boutique and Brick & Mortar Store
iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Mikala started her mobile business at 20 years old. She decided that she wasn’t going to wait on a job to come...
04.20.2017
077: How To Set Your Mobile Boutique Apart From Others + Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media
Samantha Lynch is the owner/operator of Gypset located in Winter Park, Florida. She started her handmade jewelry business almost 3 years ago and has recently launched her mobile boutique in January 2017. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS...
04.13.2017
076: Taking Time To Plan Out Your Brand + Having a Successful Launch Party with Sponsors
Marisa Folz is the owner of The Wander Shop in Wilton Manors, Florida. Marisa has always had a passion for fashion. She meticulously worked on her brand and planned out her strategy to start her online + mobile business. Having a...
04.06.2017
075: Opening Up a Shared Pop-Up Store + The Effects Of Moving Your Business To A New Location
Sarah Platt is the owner/operator of Urban Izzy. She originally started the business in Texas, but recently has moved to Folly Beach, South Carolina. Sarah has ran her mobile boutique for almost 5 years and has also opened up 2 successful pop-up...
03.30.2017
074: The Making of Omaha’s 1st Fashion Truck
Jill Dudzinski is the owner/operator of Hello Ruby… the 1st mobile boutique in Omaha, Nebraska. Jill is currently working on her mobile boutique with the plan to launch on April 1st, 2017. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube //...
03.23.2017
073: A Mobile Boutique That Inspires Consumers To Make Ethical Shopping Choices
Rupa Singh is the owner/operator of Love This mobile boutique in Richmond, VA. Rupa prides herself on being part of a movement that drives change and in her mobile boutique she sells products that empower and support others. Her job is...
03.16.2017
072: The Pros and Cons of Purchasing The First Fashion Truck You Find + Balancing Two Jobs
Jennifer McPaul is the owner of High Pockets Mobile Boutique in Cleveland, OH. In her pursuit to start her mobile boutique business, she has also chosen to maintain her full-time career as an Attorney. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher //...
03.09.2017
071: Lessons Learned From a New Fashion Truck Owner
Ann Foley-Collins is the owner of Glee Gifts in New England. Ann was previously a guest on EP:039 where she discussed how she started off with a brick & mortar and then transitioned to a mobile boutique. On this episode she...
03.02.2017
070: Taking The LuLaRoe Clothing Brand Mobile + The Benefits of Doing Live Facebook Sales
Lisa Whealon is the owner of Take A Peek Mobile Boutique in St. Louis. Lisa’s passion is to make women of all shapes and sizes feel beautiful, which is why she choose to sell LuLaRoe—a clothing brand that she believes...
02.23.2017
069: Operating a New Fashion Truck Business in a Small Town + The Importance of Offering Sizes For All Women
Carrie Gehrke is the owner of Libby Simone Mobile Boutique in St. Helena, California. With a background in Fashion Merchandising, Carrie decided to follow her dreams and wrote up a business plan to start her fashion truck. She sells women’s...
02.16.2017
068: Operating an Up-Scale Designer Resale Mobile Boutique
Joslyn Slaughter is the owner of Shop The Thrifty Fashionista Mobile Boutique in Chicago, IL. Joslyn runs the mobile boutique with her mom. The focus of their business is higher-end / upscale designer items. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher //...
02.09.2017
067: The Benefits of Purchasing a Turn-Key Mobile Retail Business
Courtney Jackson is the owner/operator of Curbside Fashion Truck in Maryland. She is a Navy Veteran and currently works in IT security. She made the decision to transition from an online-only store over to a fashion truck. Since she purchased...
11.17.2016
066: Tips For The Let’s Talk About Fashion Truck Facebook Group + Why We Love Shopify
In this episode Nache & Astral share tips for the private Facebook group, productivity hacks and a little bit about Shopify. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: ...
11.03.2016
065: Getting an Investor for Your Mobile Business + Opening a Storefront in a College Town
Genesis is the owner of Pretty Little Greek mobile boutique in Bloomington, Indiana. She loved the fashion business so much she decided to expand and has recently opened a storefront location as well. In addition to running the mobile biz...
10.27.2016
064: Choosing to Operate A Mobile Business In Addition To Keeping A Full-Time Job
Tameka Marsh is the owner of Dress Like A Girl mobile boutique in Charlotte, NC. Before the mobile boutique, she sold jewelry & accessories at pop-up events part-time. She is also a full time Middle School Counselor. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes...
10.20.2016
063: Becoming One of Germany’s 1st Fashion Trucks + Building a Clean & Beautiful Brand
Daniela is the owner of Truck-à-Porter, one of Frankfort, Germany’s 1st fashion trucks. When she found out about fashion trucks, it only took her about 1 month to decide to quit her full-time job in order to pursue her mobile retail...
10.06.2016
062: How Small Business Owners Launched a Mobile Boutique and Opened Two Storefronts In less Than a Year
Sarah is the owner of Poppies Boutique in Smithville, Tennessee. With a goal to go on a Mission trip to Haiti, she started to sew & sell her handmade headbands & head pieces to raise money. The hobby that she loved...
09.29.2016
061: How a Stay-at-Home Mom Launched a Mobile Boutique With Her Handmade Jewelry
Christian Drackett is the owner of Big Chop Accessories mobile boutique in Oakland, CA. This stay-at-home mom originally started off the biz selling her handmade jewelry. As business began to grow, she decided to expand her inventory to include clothing & accessories. She’s now been operating...
09.22.2016
060: Astral’s Top Online Resources for Branding, Packaging and Retail Supplies
In this episode Astral discusses her favorite web resources for packaging supplies, branding materials and retail supplies. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Below you will find...
09.15.2016
059: How Creating A Vision Board Helped To Launch A Successful Mobile Boutique
Maggie Talbert is the owner of Garish Gal located in Indiana. She is a huge believer in vision boards, which have helped her plan for and launch her mobile boutique. Garish Gal has currently been on the streets for over...
09.08.2016
058: Expanding A Fashion Brand Into A Mobile Boutique
Tonya Montgomery is a fashion clothing designer and the owner of Mixx Collection in Oakland, California. Mixx Collection happens to be her brand and the name of her mobile boutique. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS //...
09.01.2016
057: How To Stay Trendy While Catering To All + Choosing The Right Name For Your Business
Jennifer and Mike are the owners of Indigo Home located in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Their goal is to stay trendy while also catering to different styles. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE...
08.25.2016
056: Fashion Truck vs Brick & Mortar vs Online Store: How To Decide Which One Is Best For YOU?
In this episode Nache and Astral discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a fashion truck, brick & mortar store or an online store. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU...
08.18.2016
055: It Takes A Village To Build a Fashion Truck – Utilizing Students and Friends
Chris & Harneet Suarez are the owners of Textures Trend Company located in Richmond, VA. This fast-paced retail fashion truck sells apparel & accessories for men, women and soon children too. On EP:034, Chris left us a voice message stating how...
08.11.2016
054: Custom Door Mats Pave The Way For A New Mobile Boutique In Cali
Kelly Lass & Nicole Jones are the owners of the new mobile boutique Nickel + Birch located in Southern California. They got their start on Etsy selling hand-painted door mats and when that business began to boom, it led them down the...
06.09.2016
053: How To Make Money At Your Launch Party + DOT Requirements For Large Vehicles
Pam Allen is the owner of Wear To Go Mobile boutique located in Piscataway, New Jersey. She sells vintage and high-end designer women’s fashion apparel. She runs the mobile boutique full-time and also provides personal styling, closet organizing and other services. PODCAST...
06.02.2016
052: An “Alice & Wonderland” Themed Mobile Boutique That Runs On Solar Power
Natalie & Steve are the owners of Alice & Hamish, the 1st mobile boutique located in Scranton, Pennsylvania area. This boutique specializes in unique toys & gifts, stylish clothing, and essentials for children. PLUS the truck has the most adorable theme…”Alice &...
05.26.2016
051: Creating A Travel & Bridal Experience In A Mobile Boutique + Protecting Yourself Against Fraud By Upgrading Your POS System
Latricia Clark & Christopher Letsinger met about 2 years ago. She has a background in Fashion and he has a background in Business. Latricia’s long-time dream of owing her own brick & mortar bridal boutique + Christopher’s readily available RV gave...
05.19.2016
050: Fashion Truck Owner Transitions To Business Consultant + The Value of Investing In Yourself
Emily Benson, former owner of “The Fashion Truck” is a seasoned vet in the mobile retail industry. As a kid, Emily always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but it wasn’t until college that she began to develop her creative passion. She got...
05.12.2016
049: Selling One-of-A-Kind Vintage Fashion + Using Instagram to Promote Your Business
Kim Oliva is the owner of Bohemian Kitten Vintage in Los Angeles, CA. She operates her mobile biz out of a 51 yr old vintage camper. Kim also has a background in film production and in her spare time she works...
05.05.2016
048: How To Secure An Insurance Policy For Your Fashion Truck + The Pros and Cons of Shoptiques
Carissa Strickland is the owner of M2 Boutique Clothier in Columbia, SC and she has been in business for 2 years. In addition to owning the fashion truck, Carissa worked as an agent at State Farm, so she has a...
04.28.2016
047: Selling Fair Trade Fashion + The Benefits Of Renting A Studio Space
Laura Layton is the owner of Tin Lizzy mobile boutique located in DMV area. She has always dreamed of having a mobile boutique and being in business for herself…and praises to her that Tin Lizzy has now been open for almost 3...
04.21.2016
046: When A Childhood Passion Becomes Your Career + Valuable Insurance Tips For Future Mobile Boutique Owners
Julie Schmitt has been riding horses since she was 7 years old and they have become a major part of her life. How awesome is it that she was able to incorporate her love for horses into her new business venture?...
04.14.2016
045: How Selling a Vision Enabled a Mobile Boutique Owner to Excel
Melissa Melbourne is the owner of Sense of Style Boutique in New Jersey. She has a graduate degree in Public Administration and works a full-time job with a major public utility company in NJ. In her spare time she sells clothes, more specifically, she...
04.07.2016
044: Raising Funds For Your Truck By Doing Home Parties + Buying A Step Van For Under $3k
Chasity Bromley, owner of She’s So Jade mobile boutique, discusses tactics used to fund her truck purchase and build out. Her background in direct sales enabled her to excel in raising a bulk of that money through home parties. During this...
03.31.2016
043: Why Sustainable Fashion Matters + How To Get Free Press Coverage For Your Business
Lorraine Sanders is a journalist, business woman and the host of her very own podcast, The Spirit of 608. In this episode, she shares her beliefs about FEST (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Technology). She believes that fashion has a lot of power...
01.07.2016
2016
PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive THIS EPISODE: Happy New Year! 2015 was great, but 2016 is going to be amazing! We’ll be on break until Spring of this year (I know, we suck)....
12.17.2015
042: Ambitious Small Business Owner Launched Mobile Boutique in Two Months
Courtney McConico is the owner/operator of the Glamour Girl Essentials in Parker, Kansas. Courtney is one of those ambitious women who wants to have it all! In addition to holding a full-time position in higher education, she works in event management, party...
12.10.2015
041: NYC Duo Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Purchase Fashion Truck
Allison Sharpe & Meagan Larkin are the owners of the cool soon-to-be Hunt & Gather fashion truck in NYC. These gals have been prepping hardcore in order to successfully make their launch goal of mid-Spring / early Summer of 2016. Hunt...
12.03.2015
040: DIY Labor Helped a Crafty Fashionista Buildout Her Mobile Boutique
Corin Wright, owner of Style Haven mobile boutique in New Jersey, previously owned a brick & mortar store and after a few years decided to close it down because her heart really wanted to take the business mobile. Corin was successful...
11.19.2015
039: Gift Shop Revamp: From Brick & Mortar to Mobile Boutique
Ann Foley Collins is the owner of Glee Gifts Boutique On Wheels in Mansfield, MA. She has gained so much experience in the retail industry by having owned a brick & mortar store for 10 years. She created her store from...
11.12.2015
038: FFT Giveaway + How to Boost Holiday Sales
In this episode we talk about the FFT Holiday Giveaway and provide tips for boosting sales and getting more exposure during the holidays. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL...
11.05.2015
037: A Suburban Gal’s Success Story + How An App Was Used To Promote New Business
Suburban Girl Gifts and Stuff is a chic eclectic boutique in Cypress, Texas that caters to women. The owner, Melissa Pontiff shares her story of leaving her interior design corporate job to pursue her dream of owning a brick &...
10.29.2015
036: The Multi-Year Journey of a Eco Fashion Designer + What Lead To “The Revivall Roadshow”
Laura Lee Laroux is a clothing designer in Eugene, Oregon and hand makes all of her clothing using up-cycled materials. Laura owned a brick and mortar for 5 years and then opened a garment manufacturing house. She is now off...
10.22.2015
035: A Fashion Lover’s Transition From Blogger To Mobile Boutique Owner
Deidre Hougue, owner/operator of The Traveling Pants Co in Detroit, Michigan has always had a love for fashion. This love initially began with her sharing fashion tips and tricks via her blog…then it led her to personal styling and finally, to her...
10.15.2015
034: What It Takes to Build a Fashion Truck Brand and How it Can Lead to a Brick and Mortar
In this episode we spoke with Tara, co-owner of the End of the A mobile boutique in New York. This mobile retail business is a prime example of how proper planning, persistance, dedication and excellent branding can allow you to...
10.08.2015
033: How Maintaining Focus + Tapping Into A Niche Market Can Bring You Success
In this episode, we spoke with Tosha Jackson, owner of the TYPOGRFX truck in Lawson, MO. This is not your typical mobile retail business, she sales custom word art. In addition to getting the aid of a Business Coach, Tosha’s extensive graphic...
10.01.2015
032: Don’t Have A Mobile Boutique Yet? Try Doing A Pop-Up Shop!
In this episode we address a question from a listener about pop-up shops. We define what a pop-up shop is, as well as, what things you need to consider before participating in an event and/or starting your own. You can head...
09.24.2015
031: Why Business Cards Are Important and Where to Get Them Designed and Printed
Learn about the importance of business cards, design file types and the best online printers. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Important File Types to Remember...

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Can I Park Here? | Fashion Trucks / Mobile Boutique / Lifestyle / Business / Bloggers episodes:

081: The Importance of Having a Vision For Your Brand + The Luck of Finding a Truck Under Budget

079: Fresh Out of College, Young Entrepreneur Opened Mobile Boutique and Brick & Mortar Store

077: How To Set Your Mobile Boutique Apart From Others + Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media

076: Taking Time To Plan Out Your Brand + Having a Successful Launch Party with Sponsors

075: Opening Up a Shared Pop-Up Store + The Effects Of Moving Your Business To A New Location

074: The Making of Omaha’s 1st Fashion Truck

073: A Mobile Boutique That Inspires Consumers To Make Ethical Shopping Choices

072: The Pros and Cons of Purchasing The First Fashion Truck You Find + Balancing Two Jobs

071: Lessons Learned From a New Fashion Truck Owner

070: Taking The LuLaRoe Clothing Brand Mobile + The Benefits of Doing Live Facebook Sales

069: Operating a New Fashion Truck Business in a Small Town + The Importance of Offering Sizes For All Women

068: Operating an Up-Scale Designer Resale Mobile Boutique

067: The Benefits of Purchasing a Turn-Key Mobile Retail Business

066: Tips For The Let’s Talk About Fashion Truck Facebook Group + Why We Love Shopify

065: Getting an Investor for Your Mobile Business + Opening a Storefront in a College Town

064: Choosing to Operate A Mobile Business In Addition To Keeping A Full-Time Job

063: Becoming One of Germany’s 1st Fashion Trucks + Building a Clean & Beautiful Brand

062: How Small Business Owners Launched a Mobile Boutique and Opened Two Storefronts In less Than a Year

061: How a Stay-at-Home Mom Launched a Mobile Boutique With Her Handmade Jewelry

060: Astral’s Top Online Resources for Branding, Packaging and Retail Supplies

059: How Creating A Vision Board Helped To Launch A Successful Mobile Boutique

058: Expanding A Fashion Brand Into A Mobile Boutique

057: How To Stay Trendy While Catering To All + Choosing The Right Name For Your Business

056: Fashion Truck vs Brick & Mortar vs Online Store: How To Decide Which One Is Best For YOU?

055: It Takes A Village To Build a Fashion Truck – Utilizing Students and Friends

054: Custom Door Mats Pave The Way For A New Mobile Boutique In Cali

053: How To Make Money At Your Launch Party + DOT Requirements For Large Vehicles

052: An “Alice & Wonderland” Themed Mobile Boutique That Runs On Solar Power

051: Creating A Travel & Bridal Experience In A Mobile Boutique + Protecting Yourself Against Fraud By Upgrading Your POS System

050: Fashion Truck Owner Transitions To Business Consultant + The Value of Investing In Yourself

049: Selling One-of-A-Kind Vintage Fashion + Using Instagram to Promote Your Business

048: How To Secure An Insurance Policy For Your Fashion Truck + The Pros and Cons of Shoptiques

047: Selling Fair Trade Fashion + The Benefits Of Renting A Studio Space

046: When A Childhood Passion Becomes Your Career + Valuable Insurance Tips For Future Mobile Boutique Owners

045: How Selling a Vision Enabled a Mobile Boutique Owner to Excel

044: Raising Funds For Your Truck By Doing Home Parties + Buying A Step Van For Under $3k

043: Why Sustainable Fashion Matters + How To Get Free Press Coverage For Your Business

2016

042: Ambitious Small Business Owner Launched Mobile Boutique in Two Months

041: NYC Duo Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Purchase Fashion Truck

040: DIY Labor Helped a Crafty Fashionista Buildout Her Mobile Boutique

039: Gift Shop Revamp: From Brick & Mortar to Mobile Boutique

038: FFT Giveaway + How to Boost Holiday Sales

037: A Suburban Gal’s Success Story + How An App Was Used To Promote New Business

036: The Multi-Year Journey of a Eco Fashion Designer + What Lead To “The Revivall Roadshow”

035: A Fashion Lover’s Transition From Blogger To Mobile Boutique Owner

034: What It Takes to Build a Fashion Truck Brand and How it Can Lead to a Brick and Mortar

033: How Maintaining Focus + Tapping Into A Niche Market Can Bring You Success

032: Don’t Have A Mobile Boutique Yet? Try Doing A Pop-Up Shop!

031: Why Business Cards Are Important and Where to Get Them Designed and Printed