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Ep. 127: We hear them over and over - these same excuses. We fall in to them sometimes too. In today's bonus episode, we are going over the excuses you are making that are holding you back - and how to overcome them. Important: DASH Insiders Accelerator  Program is now OPEN and the Founding Members Specials are only for 5 days (including $7 for your first month!) - head over there right now: www.theproductboss.com/dash.  

Ep. 126: Want to know some Instagram secrets? Today's episode is a must listen! We have a very special guest, Jasmine Star. Jasmine is a photographer, business strategist, host of The Jasmine Star Show podcast and creative genius behind Social Curator. She tells us some childhood stories of what led her to this present moment in her entrepreneurial journey and tells us where she sees herself (and her business) in 2020. Jasmine truly has such a contagious laugh and generous spirit - this episode is one of our favorites and so actionable! Jasmine also gives simple but powerful Instagram tips to writing captivating captions, creating her IGTV strategy, taking quick and easy photos and SO MUCH MORE in this episode - all specifically for product bosses with physical products in hand and big dreams in mind. Connect with Jasmine: Jasmine Star website Jasmine Star on Instagram The Jasmine Star Show - Apple Podcasts This episode was brought to you ShippingEasy* - Minna and Jacqueline's favorite shipping tool to

GIVEAWAY: Head over to @theproductboss on Instagram for your chance to win custom tissue paper for you and your biz bestie from No Issue and The Product Boss. Ep. 124: How can you create content that enhances your customer's experience? In this episode, Ben Conrad of No Issue hops on as our special guest. We chat about their huge Instagram following and how they cultivated a community that is always eager to share their unboxing's of No Issue's custom tissue paper, compostable mailers, stickers and masking tape. It fuels their growth of followers on Instagram, but also their customer's experience overall. Ben also shares their strategy when it comes to giveaways, YouTube videos, IGTV and product awareness. Connect with No Issue at: No Issue website - use code "PRODUCTBOSS" for 10% off No Issue on Instagram No Issue on Twitter No Issue on Facebook This episode was brought to you by The Product Boss Programs. Applications are now open for our masterminds, but spots are limited, so check them out NOW. The Climb

Ep. 122: "Where were you before? Where are you now? And, where do you want to be?" In today's episode, we use these questions as a visioning exercise to reflect on the year, especially on this day of gratitude in the holiday season. Join us and grab a cup of coffee, sit down and ask yourself: Where were you before? Where are you now? And, where do you want to be? -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 121: Tis the season for overwhelm for product bosses as we head into the holiday season and double down on our busy schedules. Oftentimes we can feel overwhelmed because we feel like there's not enough time to do all the things we want to do. In today's episode, we teach you how to create a time budget. Did you know we all have 168 hours in a week? How do you divvy out your hours in your 168-hour budget? We go over the categories on how to break it down to understand where you're spending your time to approach creating a time budget that best suits your life. Links mentioned: The W Collective -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 120: Want to hear our pet peeve? This conversation of divide between choosing for yourself: either "the creative versus the boss". This idea of creatives "selling out" or bosses needing to play small. This is our rant on the topic. Let's keep the conversation going! Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and let us know what you think. -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 119: As a product-based business, it takes the right team of high-performers to get it all done, from shipping to sales to production. And hiring is often necessary, especially in our busy seasons. But, where do you start when it comes to hiring, especially if it's short-term? We're excited to have our special guest Shelli Warren of BizChix and Stacking Your Team podcast dig into some great tips and simple strategies for job descriptions, evaluations, team dynamic and building a team you can inspire for the short-term and the long-term. Don't miss it! Connect with Shelli: Stacking Your Team podcast BizChix podcast Shelli on Instagram   -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 118: Do you have an alter-ego or a stage persona? As a soloprenuer, we  know, you wear lots of hats. What we've found is that having various alter-egos can help you tap into certain strengths and qualities when we need them the most. In this episode, we have a little fun and give you our celebrity-inspired recommendations for finding your alter-egos in the hats you wear as a product boss. Who will you tap into? Share with us in our The Product Boss Facebook Group - we want to know who your alter-ego is. -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

With the rise of the digital world so many of us have gotten comfortable behind our e-commerce platforms and computers - whether it’s our website, social, Etsy, or Amazon. The fact is the biggest companies out there will have a physical, in-person presence because it's still necessary and has it's major advantages - even in today's digital world. As solopreneurs, how can we learn from these in-person opportunities? Why should in-person events, like tradeshows, farmers markets or gift marts still be part of your marketing plan? We go over five reasons why you need to consider them for your product-based business in today's episode. -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 116: Thinking about adding a product to your service business? In this episode, Jacqueline interviews Lisa Woodruff of Organize 365 all about her journey into becoming a Product Boss. Lisa added her product, the Sunday Basket, to her service-based business and gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the manufacturing and her learning lessons she's discovered along the way. It's a must-listen! Connect with Lisa: Lisa and Organize 365 on Instagram Organize 365 website Organize 365 Podcast Sunday Basket website   Links mentioned: Episode 22: Don't Skip Your Mission, Vision and Values with Natalie Gingrich  -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"

Ep. 115: When it comes to Digital Strategy, there are so many questions: How can you make your website sell better than others? What is an entrepreneur's approach to Facebook ads, email marketing and brand messaging? What should small brands be doing right now for online marketing? Today we have Stephen Carl of Needle Movement on the podcast and he shares what he's seeing in digital strategy now and for the future. It's an episode not to be missed for emerging brands and product bosses. Connect with Stephen: Needle Movement website Links mentioned: Klaviyo Email Software   -- Review The Product Boss Podcast on Apple Podcasts! We read every single review and we might even read yours on air. It helps us to grow and continually bring you the best content we can. We really appreciate it! xo, Jacqueline and Minna -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free d

Ep. 114: What does it look like to have your brand in Target stores? Today we have a special guest, Kelly Barker of Prep Your Skin and she shares with us what life looks like behind getting onto Target shelves. Prep Your Skin is "perfectly giftable beauty products at a modest price" in the clean beauty section. She took a leap of faith in 2013 and left her corporate career to become an entrepreneur. Kelly’s adventure as an entrepreneur has been painful yet full of joy, as she claims life is all about learning and growing in a positive environment. She is the mom to two children who have seen first-hand the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch. Connect with Kelly: Prep Your Skin website Prep Your Skin instagram -- Review The Product Boss Podcast on Apple Podcasts! We read every single review and we might even read yours on air. It helps us to grow and continually bring you the best content we can. We really appreciate it! xo, Jacqueline and Minna -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Joi

Ep. 113: In this bonus episode, we’re teaching YOU The 3 Secrets to Growing Your Product-Based Business Sales and Visibility for more profits. [DOORS OPEN - ONLY 2 MORE DAYS to enroll] This episode is brought to you by our signature program Multi-Stream Machine, where we help you 2x-4x your sales and increase your visibility faster in your product-based business. Go to www.multistreammachine.com right now and enroll now.

Ep. 112: "How do I grow my business?" This is a question we get all the time from our product entrepreneurs. In this episode, we go over 5 ways to grow - and where to look for opportunities as you think about your business for the future. Did you hear? We are opening the doors to our signature course MultiStream Machine tomorrow (Sept 27th) - and it’s only open for 5 days! This is where we teach product based business owners, like you, how to 2x -4x your businesses in months, not years by increasing your visibility and sales across multiple platforms. Mark your calendars to check out www.multistreammachine.com. Don't miss it! -- Please review us on Apple Podcasts! We read every single review and we might even read yours on air. It helps us to grow and continually bring you the best content we can. We really appreciate it! xo, Jacqueline and Minna -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneur

Ep. 111: This episode was brought to you by our [FREE] Rock Your Holiday Promotions Challenge, where we help you create holiday offers/promotions that grab your customer’s attention and start to snowball your sales. This extra special 5-day [FREE] live training is coming to you September 23rd – 27th.TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! Sign up now! Here’s what we’ll cover: Day 1: Mark the most important Holiday Dates for every product-based business Day 2: Create Your Best Offers to take advantage of the holiday hype Day 3:Amplify the Holiday Mood and share it with the world Day 4:Pre-Schedule your holiday promotions ready to sell at the right time Day 5: Create a plan to boost your sales through the holidays beyond offering a discount. Videos get delivered straight to your inbox, and it’s absolutely FREE. TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! Grab your spot and sign up at www.rockyourholidaypromotions.com. You do not have to do this alone, let’s build this together.   Links Mentioned: Lunch Squares

Ep. 110: In this bonus episode, we chat about where you're showing up to sell. Don't know what promotions and offers to create for your customers? This episode was brought to you by our [FREE] Rock Your Holiday Promotions Challenge, where we help you create holiday offers/promotions that grab your customer’s attention and start to snowball your sales. This extra special 5-day [FREE] live training is coming to you September 23rd – 27th. Sign up now! Here’s what we’ll cover: Day 1: Mark the most important Holiday Dates for every product-based business Day 2: Create Your Best Offers to take advantage of the holiday hype Day 3:Amplify the Holiday Mood and share it with the world Day 4:Pre-Schedule your holiday promotions ready to sell at the right time Day 5: Create a plan to boost your sales through the holidays beyond offering a discount. Videos get delivered straight to your inbox, and it’s absolutely FREE. Grab your spot and sign up at www.rockyourholidaypromotions.com. You do not have to do this alone, let’s

Ep. 109: In this episode, let's get organized for the holiday season! This Holiday Prep Series is tackling the behind-the-scenes preparation that needs to happen as you are working IN your business. However, it doesn't cover the front-facing offers and promotions that you'll need to create for a profitable holiday season. For that, we have created our [FREE] Rock Your Holiday Promotions Challenge, where we help you create holiday offers/promotions that grab your customer’s attention and start to snowball your sales. This extra special 5-day [FREE] live training is coming to you September 23rd – 27th. Sign up now! Here’s what we’ll cover: Day 1: Mark the most important Holiday Dates for every product-based business Day 2: Create Your Best Offers to take advantage of the holiday hype Day 3:Amplify the Holiday Mood and share it with the world Day 4:Pre-Schedule your holiday promotions ready to sell at the right time Day 5: Create a plan to boost your sales through the holidays beyond offering a discount. Videos

Ep. 108: Today's guest is Divya Gugnani of Co-Founder of Wander Beauty. She shares with us her breadth of knowledge of starting a product business with one product and then expanding - surveying their customers every step of the way. We get to hear how she and her business partner and co-founder, Lindsay Ellingson, met and began their hustle into the clean beauty industry. Also how they began with one product that was named an Allure Beauty award winner and, more recently, how they were featured in FabFitFun subscription boxes. This episode is not to be missed. There are so many gems of knowledge in there - listen now! Wander Beauty website - use code "PRODUCTBOSS" for 20% off! Wander Beauty Instagram Divya Gugnani on Instagram -- Review The Product Boss Podcast on Apple Podcasts! We read every single review and we might even read yours on air. It helps us to grow and continually bring you the best content we can. We really appreciate it! xo, Jacqueline and Minna -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram

Episode 107: “Don't be great. Be consistently good.” -Eric Barker. We all know consistency is really imperative for success. But, where should you actually be putting in the consistent work to move your business forward the most? In this episode, we chat about the four areas of running your business where consistency matters most, so you can tap into this key to success #4.  -- Please review The Product Boss Podcast on Apple Podcasts. We read every single review and we might even read yours on air. It helps us to grow and continually bring you the best content we can. We really appreciate it! xo, Jacqueline and Minna -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Join us at @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Get our free download "10 Hacks to Running Your Business Like a Well-Oiled Machine"  

Ep. 106: This is a 4-part mini-series. We'll be sharing Keys to Success that are necessary for any product entrepreneur or small business owner to create the life they want. Today is Key to Success #3: Become the CEO. What does it mean to be a CEO? What role do you actually play to become the CEO? In this episode, we go over what a Product Boss needs to know to understand and embrace as the role of CEO in their product-based business - and to become the CEO in your journey.--Join our masterminds/programs for product entrepreneurs. Spots are limited - we have a place for product business owners at every level:If you're in idea to Startup stage, check out The StartIf you have Product in hand and ready to sell (or just started selling), check out The BuildIf you are a 5-figure Business and gearing up to be 6-Figures and beyond, check out The ClimbIf you are multiple 6-figures to 7-figures, check out our peer mastermind The TopSpots are limited. Remember, Q4 is fast approaching and this is the most important time