{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Start Local","title":"Owning and Running a Gift Boutique in the Rush of the Holiday Season with Kari Matthews","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7040fac8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2520,"description":"As we embrace the hustle-bustle of the holiday season, local retail shop owners are rushing to make the most of their busiest time of the year. We were lucky to connect with Kari Matthews, owner of Clean Slate Goods in Kennett Square. Kari unfolds how she built a purpose-driven retail boutique that connects local shoppers with makers from around the world. Kari shares the story behind her storefront, the values guiding her sourcing decisions, and why investing in artisans and ethical production matters deeply to her. We also talk about the in-person experience she creates for customers, the community partnerships that shape her business, and the impact of choosing gifts that truly change lives. OUR PARTNERSSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSClean Slate GoodsWebsite: cleanslategoods.comInstagram: instagram.com/cleanslategoodsFacebook: facebook.com/cleanslategoodsLocal NonprofitsKennett Area Community ServicesYoung MomsThe WardrobeFamily Promise of Southern Chester CountyKennett CollaborativeAdditional LinksBoutique HubWhizBang Retail TrainingRelated EpisodesKeeping Kennett Square Welcoming and Beautiful with Daniel EmbreeTRANSCRIPTThe full episode transcript will be posted on our website as soon as it is available.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/O3-LPjst6hNcGIRrftxR3k6QivI-cZMcu5DFE-qWCD4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwNDA4LzE2ODk4/ODgyNzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}