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Sometimes turning your product into a subscription box just takes some re-thinking. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna brainstorm it out (and do some on-air coaching) with Vanessa Badolato of Love Delphine. They chat with her about how to transform her existing outfit boxes into the subscription box business model. You'll see in this episode, it can be hugely beneficial just to talk things out and turn the ideas over with other people - it's a great way to see if there's a good unique selling point and clear avatar (ideal client). Connect with Vanessa: Love Delphine website Love Delphine Facebook Love Delphine Instagram Vanessa's YouTube -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on the free 2-week trial (no credit card required) at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy 

Good photos are so important for the branding of your product business, not to mention the sales. In this episode, we chat about the do's and don'ts of product photography, so you can make it easier on yourself as you dive into creating great photos for your business. Links mentioned: Unsplash Kaboompics Join The Product Boss Facebook Group - let us know, do you like the On-Air coaching calls? -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on the free 2-week trial (no credit card required) at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy   

In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna answer: How can you set yourself up to sell more at the launch of your subscription box? They chat about how to presell better - going beyond the email opt-in landing page that we talked about last week. These additional ideas will help you build the buzz leading up to your launch - in hopes of selling more. Links mentioned: The Empowered Publicity Podcast with Amanda Berlin Canva -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy

The flip side: Are you a service-based business that is lost in the product world? In this episode we coach Pam Andrews of Scholarship Shark on making MORE SALES for her new board game: In Pursuit of College. You'll love the sheer amount of ideas we give her in this episode to creatively sell and target her ideal market and leverage her warm leads. Connect with Pam: Pam's website Pam's podcast Buy her board game: In Pursuit of College Pam's Facebook Pam's Twitter Buy her books Scholarship Shark and Scholarship Search Secrets here on Amazon.   Links mentioned: Manufacturing Your Big Idea episode Packaging Your Start-Up episode Biz Chix Live -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy

In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna give you a walk-through of a subscription box biz start-up from concept to customer. It's a step-by-step guide of how to get started with helpful tips of what to think about as you're adding this "arm" or revenue stream to your product-based business. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy  

In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss: Should you consider adding a subscription box to your business? And is this the right strategy for you? In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about what you should think about for subscription box start-up PLUS they also throw out some ideas from their "idea incubator" to get you started on some possible ideas. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy

In this episode, we chat about our latest adventure - a partnership and exploration into subscription box business model that will be Friday bonus episodes. We're so excited to share this with you, so listen in and give this idea a test-whirl. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy - where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to get you reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy.   Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

In this episode, we chat about the 5 stages of your business lifecycle. We help you understand where you are in your entrepreneurial journey (so you don't feel alone) and you can move to the next stage with intention and better knowledge for goal-setting. Heads up, we’re also sharing some big news about the podcast, so tune in! -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. For free! Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy

In this episode, we interview Natalie of NatalieGingrich.com. She is the Chief of Staff and project manager for entrepreneurs of all levels from start-up to expansion. Today, she goes through how to define your mission, vision and values to align your business and personal goals. Don't skip this - it's vital in your overall and every day business planning. Natalie is so great at making it approachable - you can make clearer decisions about your business when you build your foundation to grow on. You don't want to miss it! Download Natalie's free guide that goes with the training: How to Define (or Refine) Your Mission, Vision, & Values. Natalie's Facebook page - Connect with her! --   Books and Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Follow us on instagram @theproductboss and tag us!  

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna get personal and share what they're up to in their lives and businesses. They also answer some product-based questions from The Product Boss Facebook Community. Links mentioned: Lil’ Labels Recurpost Shopify She’s Building Her Empire Live Bosscation Sellers Summit My Wife Quit Her Job Designer Consulting Co-Op Tag us on Instagram @theproductboss Follow Lil’ Labels on Instagram @lillabelsco Follow Designer Consulting Co-Oop on Instagram @designerconsultingcoop -- Special thanks  to our community members for the questions in this episode: Jessica of Fireworks Finishing Butters Lauren of Navy Jane Plus Size clothing Be sure to join The Product Boss Facebook Group Community and give us your questions for next time!

How did Q2 get here so quickly? Let's chat about what things you specifically be evaluating as you transition from Q1 to Q2 in your product-based business to set yourself up for success. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our mastermind, Multi-Stream Machine, where we combine the product-based expertise from two coaches and the accountability and inspiration of a peer mastermind group. It's a shortcut to success with a goal of catapulting your business into more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind.  Books and Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss

Ever thought of contributing to a subscription box? In this episode, we interview Julie Ball of Sparkle Hustle Grow, a subscription box for female entrepreneurs. She gives insider tips on what she's looking for in brands that contribute to her monthly box, as well as a peek behind the scenes into how the subscription biz works and her own journey of bootstrapping. Links mentioned: Sparkle Hustle Grow website Sparkle Hustle Grow Instagram Sparkle Hustle Grow Facebook Sparkle Hustle Grow Twitter Boss Mom Retreat PirateShip ShippingEasy CrateJoy Follow The Product Boss on Instagram. Tag us @theproductboss and let us know you're listening! -- Books and Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.  Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our mastermind, Multi-Stream Machine, where we combine the product-based expertise from

What are some creative ways you can gain visibility in your business? Let's think outside the social media box! This episode gives you ideas to get your product in front of your customers to get more sales by getting your "boots on the ground" and just thinking about your strategy in a different way. Links mentioned: Sparkle Hustle Grow Subscription Box and other boxes on CrateJoy BizChix podcast Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op Books and business products we recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss

Minna and Jacqueline chat about why they love selling on flash deal sites and what the list of benefits are, so you can leverage them for your own product-based business strategy. Links mentioned: Loom video Ep. 11: Make Money on Amazon with Products Ep. 4: Strategy for Seasonality ShippingEasy Purchase the Flash Deal Sites Toolkit to help you get started selling. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our toolkit: Flash Deal Sites Toolkit Books and Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Who's your "ideal client avatar"? Jacqueline and Minna talk about how this is exactly WHO you should be talking to and targeting in all your business efforts to connect and resonate with - making your sales and target marketing much easier. This episode walks you through specific questions to help you build a profile, so you can focus on your ideal customer avatar to make your marketing more effective.   The products we mentioned on this episode from Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Get to work on who your avatar is. Download the Ideal Client Avatar Toolkit here: www.theproductboss.com/toolkits -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op  Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Do you have a tradeshow/expo coming up? This is a Minna-sode of specific tips to help you sell more of your product to potential customers walking through the event and shopping at vendor booths. Links mentioned: Join by Text The Product Boss store on Amazon where we recommend our favorite books and other products. Work with Jacqueline or Minna in one-on-one Strategy Sessions. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op Business Products We Recommend on Amazon:www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Tradeshows are not only exciting, but they are a great opportunity, whether you are showing up an attendee or paying for a booth as a vendor. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna go over tips and best practices for both scenarios so you can go in and make it worth your time (and money) spent. Links mentioned: Sourcing at MAGIC tradeshow Join By Text  Source America Fashion for Profit The Product Boss store on Amazon where we recommend our favorite books and other products. Work with Jacqueline or Minna in one-on-one Strategy Sessions. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

This is a fun combo episode where we have a guest expert and a coaching call in one! First, Lauren Black of Bosscation shares so many great tips on launching strategy. Then, we flip it. We dig in and give Lauren a coaching session on her product. It's a fun, unexpected hybrid episode with both training and coaching and so many resources. Links mentioned: Bosscation SquareSpace ShipStation PirateShip Amazon Associates program Amazon Influencers program Amazon Local program CreateSpace Etsy Wholesale Lauren Black/Bosscation Instagram Lauren Black Facebook Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our mastermind, Multi-Stream Machine, where we combine the product-based expertise from two coaches and the accountability and inspiration of a peer mastermind group. It's a shortcut to success with a goal of catapulting your business into more sales. Get more info at: www

Jacqueline and Minna chat about what they do to stay productive in their lives and business - without adding on stress or overwhelm. This episode will help you create your own ideal schedule for what works best in your business. Links mentioned:  The Project Booth with Layne Booth -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our mastermind, Multi-Stream Machine, where we combine the product-based expertise from two coaches and the accountability and inspiration of a peer mastermind group. It's a shortcut to success with a goal of catapulting your business into more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind.  Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group

In this Minna-sode, she shares how to make money on Amazon with products from 6 different revenue streams on Amazon's platform.  Links mentioned: Our mastermind only has a few spots left and starts early March 2018: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. Alibaba Aliexpress CreateSpace Amazon Associates MerchbyAmazon -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op This episode was brought to you by our mastermind, Multi-Stream Machine, where we combine the product-based expertise from two coaches and the accountability and inspiration of a peer mastermind group. It's a shortcut to success with a goal of catapulting your business into more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind.  Business Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss Join The Product Boss Facebook Group