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Black Friday is one of the biggest days of the year for most businesses, and with that comes a lot of complications. When do you start building hype, how do you promote, and where should you be showing up? It’s a lot to think about — so we want to make it super simple for you and give you a promotional calendar you can steal and use yourself.We’re walking you through exactly what to do for your Black Friday promotion: How many emails to send, what you should say, when you should send them, and even providing a case study from a product-based business. We’re also going to show you ways to take things to the next level and get the most out of your holiday promotions!You can use this calendar just as it is, but there’s also one thing you can do to take it to the next level! Every business is different, and what we want is to see you test and try, customizing this to your business, your customers, and your schedule. By applying some strategy to this, you can have a successful Black Friday without (at least some o

On a customer’s journey, there is a lot of decision making: What to buy, where to get it from, how much are they willing to pay – the decisions are endless! So what happens when a customer has said “yes” to you every stop along the way, but they stop short of hitting that final purchase button and abandon their cart because you’re charging for shipping?The customer experience is full of moments of indecision, and your job as a Product Boss is to remove as many of those moments as you can and create a shopping experience that’s as smooth as possible. And nothing makes a potential customer abandon their cart faster than seeing extra costs at checkout, like shipping!Shipping is the #1 reason why customers change their mind at checkout, so what can you do to ensure they complete their purchase? We’re sharing our best strategies with you to ensure your customers click that purchase button.Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or o

Finding new customers can be tough, but what if we told you that your existing customers are actually who you should be focusing on right now?Studies show that repeat customers not only usually spend more than 30% more, but they are also more likely to continue buying from you! On today’s episode, we talk about repeat customers—how to make sure your current customers stick with you, clever ways to capture your customers’ attention, and ways to (re)connect with your customers after they’ve made a purchase.As always, share your ideas and wins with us at @theproductboss on Instagram. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Want to make sure your business is holiday ready? The be sure to download our FREE crash course, The Product Boss’ Guide to Get

Stories can be a very underutilized portion of social media, especially on IG. When you’re trying to boost your sales, it can leave you guessing as to how to use them properly! Luckily, we’ve got a trick that will help you not only fill those stories, but also help you make more sales! Here’s a strategy we are seeing our students use—and the best part is that it doesn’t matter how many Instagram followers you have.This strategy is what we call “story sales”—a great way to keep your customers engaged and buying. The basic idea is this: post a sequence of photos in order for you to sell your goods on your Instagram stories. Include your prices and show what is available and accessible to your customers. Since stories only stay up for 24 hours, sometimes you need to repost the photos, but that’s pretty much it! There are a few reasons this works–one is that idea of a “scarcity mindset”. Your potential customers will worry that inventory is dwindling or the sale’s timer is running out, and it may just push t

We’ve all seen those businesses that seemingly come out of nowhere, and before you know it they’re making the news and raking in millions of dollars. But just because you’ve only just heard of them doesn’t mean they’re an overnight success—you’re just not seeing the years of work that came before.Katy Mimari is the founder and CEO of Caden Lane, a direct-to-consumer baby product brand, and it is incredible what she’s built this company into all by herself. While she now has an amazing team behind her she worked solo for years, and now the company is very close to earning nine figures.She shares stories and gives advice from her own personal experiences around:Why businesses should not hire early onCreating an unforgettable experience with your productWhat she’d do differently if she started a business todayBeing open to the organic evolution of your businessFeeling the fear and doing it anywaysFrom feeling the rush of a single online order to making more in a day than you used to in a year makes for quite the

A lot of times, when it comes to the Holidays, we’re all about how to make more money: driving revenue, making sales, and bringing in more customers. But today we’re going to talk about how to make money in a different way—by actually saving money.SO many of you have asked us where can I save money AND how can I save money which is why we created this mini-course called $2k in 30 Days to help you make AND save money right now in your business!. One of the biggest ways you can save money this holiday season: cutting out what doesn’t matter.We always say you should do what it takes to stand out in your business, whether that means fun packaging, bonuses, or freebies. But if you’re doing those things, you have to do them with purpose. It’s important to find out what’s actually making an impact and bringing in customers but then making sure that you’re also cutting out anything else.  We’re going to share some examples of businesses putting time, money, and effort into the wrong things—and how freeing it was

Patrice Washington is known as the Money Maven. She’s an investor in Lite Pink, a fully female-funded product business. She spoke at the founder of Lite Pink Lori Harder’s home about how people can define their wealth and bring purpose to their lives and their business.She learned, through her own financial journey of building a 7-figure business straight out of college, that building and running a business won’t provide happiness if you’re having to sacrifice your health and well-being in the process. She also learned that in order to redefine your wealth, you have to redefine parts of yourself. That’s how she came up with her Six Pillars of Wealth.Patrice defines the Six Pillars of Wealth as:Fit: the importance of being mentally and physically fitPeople: creating relationships that matterSpace: setting up your life to support youFaith: believing in something greaterWork: living your life’s purposeMoney: achieving the abundance that you desireWe do a deep dive into how leading your life from these pillars is

In this Minna-sode, Minna gives you her best holiday hot tip that’s going to help you this holiday season: Try it again.When we’re trying things in our business, we’re constantly testing out new and different strategies. Every time you try something new you’re learning and gathering more data about your products and customers, but we rarely take what we learn and apply them to the things we’ve done in the past.Whether your business is at a different level or you're just a different person now than you were before, you are bound to see different results when you look back on what you’ve done, give it a tweak, and try again.Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Want to make sure your business is holiday ready? The be sure to download our FREE crash course, The Product Boss’ Guide

We are SO proud of our Multi-Stream Machine students! So many of them have had major wins and transformed their lives and their businesses, and we want to share some of those stories with you—specifically the journey of where they came from to where they are today!We’re going to look at Annika of HeyMavens!, who used the money she earned from MSM to pay for IVF and be able to have her baby, and also used the lessons she learned to help her team operate the business seamlessly during her maternity leave. We also spotlight Jelena of Buckaroo Bling and everything she’s been able to accomplish since joining MSM. And third, we take a look back at Emily of Mama Bear Bakery, who used the confidence she gained from MSM to create a plan for her business to be able to take that next step forward.Whatever size business you have, whatever market you’re in, the strategies you learn in MSM will help you find your path to profit. You’re a scrappy, creative entrepreneur. This path is not for everyone, but we know that you ca

Your potential customers make a decision on whether or not to buy from you in a matter of seconds. In the age of TikTok and Reels, the amount of time you can really grab someone’s attention is only getting shorter, which is why the first 7 seconds are the most important.How do you get potential customers to engage with your content? You have to connect to them on an emotional level. Whether you’re selling jewelry, stickers, or candles, there’s a story you can tell that is going to make that connection happen—and we’re sharing how!Learning how to write product descriptions that sell is a skill set that will benefit you for a lifetime—and you can apply that skill across the board in everything you do. If you’re ready to learn this and so much more, click here and sign up for the waitlist today.Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matter

What do you do if social media is just not working out for you? Sometimes it feels like the algorithms are programmed to work against us instead of for us. If that’s how you feel, we’re going to tell you what to do instead.You’re not alone. Instagram, Facebook, whatever your preferred platform of social media, the same thing is happening: The same old tactics just aren’t working like they used to. We’re going to share how you can change your approach to social media so that you start tracking the right metrics, striving towards goals that move the needle, and most importantly saving you time in your busy schedule.Learn all of this in our signature course, Multi-Stream Machine, which also includes 24 tested and easy ways to grow your email list, 29 ways to make $2k in just 30 days, and so much more.  If you’re ready to sign up now, head to multistreammachine.com.Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1

Who wouldn’t love a cash injection of $2k into their business over the next 30 days? Thankfully, it’s possible—and we’re gonna share some ways you can make it happen!We’ve seen so many ways that people can make money, both through our own businesses and the hundreds of product-based entrepreneurs we’ve worked with. We know that you can make this happen, we’ve seen it again and again, and we want to make it happen for YOU.Best of all, these ideas—29 in total—are an added bonus to our signature program, Multi-Stream Machine! We break each one down into actionable steps, as well as examples of how other students have done it. If you’re interested, head here to join the waitlist. You can do it, we believe in you!Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Need help creating a marketing st

We’re revisiting one of our favorite podcast episodes from back in 2019, where we had an amazing interview with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, the Co-Founder of OPI, as she shared how she took over the beauty industry “one color at a time.” While the world felt like a different place back then, all of Suzi’s valuable lessons are still as important as ever!In her book “I'm Not Really a Waitress,” Suzi shares her life’s journey from being a young girl in communist Hungary to redefining a segment of the beauty industry by staying focused on her customer’s needs and her ability to pivot when opportunities take you off of the expected course. It’s a fascinating story that’s as powerful today as it was then.Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Suzi’s website: 1stladyofcolors.comFollow Suzi on

Have you ever asked yourself: How do I pitch myself? How do I get into gift guides? How do I get PR without having to hire a dedicated publicist? None of those are easy questions, but thankfully there are answers—and we know just who can give ‘em to us!Meet Gloria Chou, the unofficial hype woman for your business! She is a PR mentor and award-winning pitch writer who teaches early stage founders and business owners how to hack their PR with her proprietary three-step CPR pitching method. She’s helped thousands of bootstrapped small businesses make over a combined one billion organic views from outlets such as Vogue, New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, and more.She shares the story of her transition from former US diplomat to PR professional, how she developed a methodology for how people can learn to pitch themselves, and her CPR pitching method: Credibility, Point of view, and Relevance.If you want to learn more about her method and how to incorporate it into your business marketing plan, sign up for Glori

Guess what, Product Bosses: we are looking for a small group of product-based business owners who would like to be coached by us. And not only that, but this may be the last time that we offer coaching in this capacity without joining the Mastermind.We’ve been focused a lot on making more sales, which makes sense, right? Sales are crucial to any business. But what happens when you’re at the point where you’re actually dreading more sales because you’re so overwhelmed? At some point every entrepreneur needs to transition into being the boss of their business. We know it can be hard to take the time to slow down and figure out the steps you need to take to get your business to that next level, but it’s crucial. That’s why we’re here to support you!This is also where the Product Biz Accelerator comes in. It’s our group coaching program designed for product-based business owners who are looking to accelerate the growth of their business without being the bottleneck, without feeling stuck, and who want to work on

Setting goals to pay yourself from your business is a crucial step to turning your side-hustle into a full-time business. During a previous episode of Bosses & Breakfast, we discussed the importance of setting financial goals you should aim for before figuring out the steps to get there. From taking a closer look at your daily expenses to re-investing to further your path, we share the secrets of how to become a full-time product boss – and earn the salary you deserve! Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Need help creating a marketing strategy for the 2022 holiday season that successfully resonates with your customers and gets you loyal customers that actually buy from you? Then grab our 101+ Content Ideas Beyond the Discount: 2022 Holiday Edition to get content

Entrepreneurship comes in many different forms and everyone has their own personal definition. Some things that are entrepreneurial you can’t learn from a textbook, rather it is an innate mindset and it is truly hard work.Learning to be resourceful and resilient throughout your entrepreneurial journey is not a set formula you can use. To truly lean into a business mindset, you need to know how to get out of your own way and be ready to get up and keep going when obstacles arise. We’ve done it (multiple times), and we’ve helped thousands uplevel their mindset to meet – or even exceed – their business goals. Tune in to learn about how our community can help you unleash your inevitable potential!Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Need help creating a marketing strategy for