Angela O'Brien Business Coach & Consultant

07/31/2026

https://youtu.be/r_ewDt3xQxk

Professional bra fitter? Your measuring tape is one of your most po...

04/28/2026

Great clienteling begins in the change room. This article explains how to use “aspirational seeds” during fittings to build trust, surface genuine needs, and create repeat clients. A quick, practical read for retail leaders and fitters: https://wix.to/bOp8och hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

When many fitters hear clienteling, they picture what happens after the sale: the follow-up message, the “how’s it feeling?” check-in, the invitation back for a seasonal refresh.But the truth is, the most powerful clienteling doesn’t start after the purchase.It starts in the change room—in...

12/09/2025

Small Business Week: A Love Letter to Lingerie Boutique Owners

Small Business Week always reminds me of the real heartbeat of our communities — and yes, that absolutely includes the small, specialized lingerie boutiques that quietly change lives every single day.
If you run one of these shops, here’s what you bring to the world (even when it feels like you’re just hustling to get through the week):

1. Personalized Service That Big Retail Can’t Touch
You don’t just “sell bras.”
You fit women with confidence, comfort, and dignity.
You create moments of relief, joy, sometimes even tears.
That human connection? It’s your superpower — and it’s rare.

2. Quality Products That Actually Serve Women
You curate with intention.
You know which brands respect women’s bodies and which ones don’t.
You care about fit, longevity, fabric, sustainability — not just what’s trendy.
Your product selection is a service in itself.

3. You Are the Soul of Your Community
Small boutiques create jobs, partnerships, friendships.
You sponsor local events, support fundraisers, cheer for other business owners, and greet customers by name.
You make your street — your town — feel warm and human.

This week, we’re celebrating YOU.
Your grit.
Your service.
Your passion for helping women feel their absolute best!
Whether you’re in year twenty or month two of business, your work matters more than you know — and your community is stronger because you’re in it.
Happy Small Business Week to the lingerie boutiques who keep showing up. We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re cheering for you.