Meet Alexis Tillery | Owner/CEO

We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexis Tillery and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alexis, we’d love for you to start things off by telling us something about your industry that we and others not in the industry might be unaware of?
I feel like outsiders are unaware of how much hard work is put into owning a boutique. A lot of people might think all boutique owners do is go shopping and take pictures of themselves, but there is so much more! The behind the scenes of running a boutique is a lot! We have to plan plan plan! Especially when figuring out our inventory that needs and will be coming in. There is also so much planning of social media content, photoshoots, events, and keeping up with current trends for your social media pages and websites. We also have to keep track of our spending and taxes, which is the least fun! As well as being the IT person if something is off with our website. We also have to make sure we are getting packages sent out as quick as we can, making sure the customers are happy and following up to any emails or messages that come in. It’s a non-stop job, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
The journey is never easy, but it’s always worth it. Since starting my boutique, I have always worked full time. This is something that has always been a challenge to me. Being organized and planning my time has definitely helped. Each year we strive to be and do better and thankfully that is something I can say we have done. I want the world to know that with hard work, anything can be accomplished. I’m still on my mission to be more successful and better than the day before. My boutique is different from others because I feel like our goal is to motivate you, make you feel good and most importantly share the Good Word.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I feel like I am so boring haha I would say that I love the city of Alpharetta. It has grown so much over the last couple of years. The Avalon is definitely a must visit. They have a nice hotel, tons of shopping, restaurants, events such as yoga, comedy shows, and a movie theater. You can also visit more of the city part to experience more dining options and shopping. The area is also very close to a concert venue, so it would be a perfect place to stay if an artist you love is coming there on tour. Hotel: Hotel Avalon Dining: Kona Grill, Cafe Intermezzo, Boco Burger, and Chiringa are some of my favorites

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family. Hands down!! My boutique would be nothing without them. My husband, Adam, is my main supporter. He encourages me when I’m feeling down and is always there to motivate and help me with whatever I need help with. He attends every event we have. He is the heavy lifter, the salesman, the photographer, the shipper and more. He always has a hand in something. We also wouldn’t be where we are without my Mom & Sister. If I need them for a photoshoot or event, they make sure they are there. They also help me with deciding on the best inventory to bring in.

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