Boutique Owners Know This Truth… Buying Inventory Is a GAMBLE Ep: 82

Описание: 🎙️ In Episode 82, Allison Shores (Camden County Chamber of Commerce) sits down with Jill Gage, owner of Salon Ellar—the true one-stop shop on Kings Bay Road featuring a full-service salon, relaxing spa, and the always-cute Boutique Ellar. Jill shares the story behind the name Ellar (a sweet nod to her kids), how the business has grown since opening in 2007, and what it takes to build a strong team culture where clients feel like family the moment they walk in the door.

They also talk boutique life (yes—it’s a gamble!), how Jill balances being the owner and still working behind the chair, and even a practical hair tip for those nights when hormones and sweating have your hair waking up looking wild: silk pillowcase + silk bonnet 👏

If you live in Camden County (or you’re new here), this episode is a perfect reminder to explore local gems you might be driving past every day.

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Chapters
00:00 Boutique banter: “Not gonna say Florida…” 😂
00:31 Welcome to Episode 82 + host intro (Allison Shores)
00:39 Chairman Circle sponsors shoutout
00:52 Meet today’s guest: Jill Gage (Salon Ellar)
01:20 Jill’s Camden County roots (44 years, born & raised)
01:29 The meaning behind the name “Salon Ellar”
01:43 Opening in 2007 + building it for her kids
02:19 Ella + Parker = “Ellar” (sweet backstory)
02:52 What Salon Ellar offers (salon + spa + boutique)
03:01 Team size + services breakdown (hair, massage, esthetics, nails)
03:53 Shoutout to the “backbone” team (Kayla, Emmy, Julie)
04:05 Why the customer experience feels like “family”
04:50 Retail/products setup: easy shopping without the awkward walk-through
05:02 Salon layout + how the boutique grew over time
05:26 Boutique launch story (started small, grew big)
06:00 “All one family” — salon + boutique under one roof
06:37 What you’ll find in the boutique (trendy, classic, jewelry & more)
07:28 How they choose inventory (buying is a gamble!)
07:42 “Shopping with other people’s eyes” + team buying strategy
08:20 Watching trends + fashion forecasts
09:12 Marketing/photos: why Facebook posts help people shop
09:33 Jill still works behind the chair
09:45 25 years doing hair + balancing owner life
10:30 Team culture: work family, no drama, real support
11:23 Hormones + “rat’s nest hair” problem (real talk)
12:10 Jill’s tip: silk pillowcase + add a silk bonnet
13:00 Why people don’t explore local gems like they used to
13:31 Community involvement + breast cancer awareness support
14:05 Where to find Salon Ellar (Kings Bay Rd near Drunken Noodle & Lunchbox)
14:16 Gratitude for the Camden County community
15:44 Fun questions begin!
15:50 Favorite restaurants (Chick-fil-A + Drunken Noodle)
16:37 Favorite hair product: Bumble and Bumble Dry spun Texture Spray
17:34 Does hair change with age? (100% yes)
18:53 If she got $1,000: trip + reset (and take Allison!)
19:41 Wrap-up + why Salon Ellar is a one-stop shop
20:04 Final CTA: like, share, subscribe + visit Salon Ellar & Boutique Ellar

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