The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

We're back with more questions from our amazing listeners! In this Part 2 episode of "Ask Us Anything", Jacqueline and Minna answer questions about being a product business owner, private labeling, rebranding, sweet tooth cravings, profit margins, new product launches and premium brand positioning. Businesses mentioned: Christopher-Marie Hair Care Therapy Ice Cream and Coffee Bar Mother Snacker Curated Dessert Gift Box The Scholarship Shark Everyday Explorers Co. Navy Jane Plus Size Clothing Links mentioned: Aliexpress Alibaba Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- This episode was brought to by our Mastermind. We have THREE groups now: Start-Up, 5-Figure and 6+Figure. Join other amazing product entrepreneurs for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information. Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

You (our amazing listeners) gave us such great questions! In this "Ask Us Anything" episodes, Jacqueline and Minna answer questions about and SEO strategy, first year of business, time management, multiple businesses, biz success (hard work, mindset, routines), side hustle to full-time and more. Also, join us for Part 2, which airs tomorrow (Friday) with more questions for Product Bosses. Businesses Mentioned: Free the Mother Creating Carmichael MilkBliss Asha Blooms Dorai Home Links Mentioned: SEO Manager Echo Dot The Five Minute Journal The Four Agreements Deck The Universe Has Your Back Deck Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- This episode was brought to by our Mastermind. We have THREE groups now: Start-Up, 5-Figure and 6+Figure. Join other amazing product entrepreneurs for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information. Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

What characteristics do we see repeatedly in our most successful masterminders and clients? In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna talk about what traits these clients have that set them apart from the pack of entrepreneurs. -- This episode was brought to by our Mastermind. This mastermind was made for product business owners - with coaching from two experts (Jacqueline and Minna) who can help you grow your revenue and expand your visibility. All alongside other amazing product entrepreneurs for support, shortcuts and real connection. You should join us. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information and to save your spot with a deposit. ** Black Friday Offer: Sign up by Nov. 26, 2018 and get a free 30-min Strategy Session with Jacqueline and Minna. Value $297. **

Happy Thankgiving! We are so grateful for YOU! In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about gratitude - how they practice it and things they are grateful for in 2018. Links mentioned: BixChix Podcast Stacking Your Team Podcast The Five Minute Journal The Knotted Wood Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- This episode was brought to by our Mastermind. This mastermind was made for product business owners - with coaching from two experts (Jacqueline and Minna) who can help you grow your revenue and expand your visibility. We have THREE groups now: Start-Up, 5-Figure and 6+Figure. Join other amazing product entrepreneurs for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information and to save your spot with a deposit. ** Black Friday Offer: Sign up by Nov. 26, 2018 and get a free 30-min Strategy Session with Jacqueline and Minna. Value $297. ** Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

After episode 56 with Instagram expert Tyler J. McCall, Jacqueline and Minna were inspired to dig even deeper to help product business owners make the most out of their time spent on Instagram with these seven tips you can put into action immediately. Links mentioned: Asha Blooms MilkBliss With Love Studios Shop Compliment Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- This episode was brought to by our Mastermind. This mastermind was made for product business owners - with coaching from two experts (Jacqueline and Minna) who can help you grow your revenue and expand your visibility. All alongside other amazing product entrepreneurs for support, shortcuts and real connection. You should join us. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information and to save your spot with a deposit. Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

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Tyler J. McCall is one of our favorite people to watch on Instagram. He's authentic, engaging, fun - and an Instagram expert and strategist for entrepreneurs. Tyler digs into Instagram for product businesses and how to pull people into your brand - he makes it easy and honest. You don't want to miss this interview. Connect with Tyler: Tyler J. McCall Instagram Tyler J. McCall website Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/G8UUsX0e_qs -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. 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

What are the 5 most common mistakes we see from product-based business owners we work with? In this episodes, Jacqueline and Minna go over these 5 main struggles they see over and over again and how you can avoid being stuck there. Links mentioned: Crooked Cactus CBD Shop Compliment Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss YouTube video of this episode: https://youtu.be/Hq5yhQbRRMM -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. 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

Selling is hard for lots of product bosses. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna talk about 3 tips to help you ask for the sale - in making sales cold calls and product biz life. Links mentioned: Nikki Rausch, Your Sales Maven Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. 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

In this episode, Minna is joined with Kathleen Kobel of Kobel Consulting. These two Amazon experts chat it out and demystify Amazon for the product bosses who find it a huge mystery to sell on Amazon. Here's where sign up for an Amazon seller account. You can do it! Connect with Kathleen: Kobel Consulting Masters of Marketplace -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. 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

The holidays are approaching fast! In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna give you some great tips for increasing your visibility and, ultimately, your sales, for this very important Q4 for product-based business owners. **Correction: If Alexa is having a hard time playing our podcast, try "Alexa, play podcast: The Product Boss Podcast" and she's less confused. Links mentioned: Navy Jane Plus Size Clothing MilkBliss Lactation Cookies and Overnight Oats -- Behind-the-scenes YouTube recording of this episode: https://youtu.be/8PiFBvXwRbY This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. 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

We, at The Product Boss, have officially dubbed Jawn McQuade the most interesting millennial alive. We knew immediately when we met him at the Sourcing at Magic tradeshow, we wanted Jawn on the podcast. Not kidding, he is not only hilarious, but his story is unexpected - and full of lessons. Jawn opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, including co-founding a hugely successful company, getting investors, mentoring under Gary Vaynerchuk, taking a extended trip to Asia and returning to create a new business that now fits his life goals better: a start-up called Pins and Paper. Pins and Paper website Pins and Paper instagram Pins and Paper Facebook Other Links mentioned: Kids Sports Tees (by BadMammaJamma) Five Little Elephants Herbin Alchemy -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. In the southern California area? We have a LIVE mastermind on November 4, 2018 - work with us in person! Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Need some help in your product biz? We are so lucky as entrepreneurs that we can build our teams with online experts and services that can help support and move our businesses forward in huge ways. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about who’ve they’ve hired and some tips for managing and structuring your hiring plan. Links mentioned: GenM Hiring Millennials ( Amazon Kindle) Books Mentioned for Hiring - on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss ShipBob Fiverr Hashtag Legal Upwork Designer Consulting Coop Hero Video by Creative Pencil Studio Dubsado RightNow Chrome Extension Klaviyo Tailwind Onlypult -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. In the southern California area? We have a LIVE mastermind on November 4, 2018 - work with us in person! Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

They're simple. They're cheap. They're easy. Jacqueline and Minna are chatting about package inserts and the creative ways you can use them to build brand loyalty and customer experience. Links mentioned: MilkBliss MotherSnacker With Love Studio Skylar Yoo Overnight Prints -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna to push your business to the next level? Get more information here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss 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

[success story] In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna interview Ashley Jennett of The Bee & The Fox about her very successful, unique brand and her journey as an entrepreneur. About the company: The Bee & the Fox has carved out its own unique corner in the crowded world of t-shirts. Our shirts aren't just about fit and feel and fashion; they're about reconnecting to a simpler time, a time before cell phones and apps and all those things that interrupt family time. The Bee & The Fox Instagram The Bee & The Fox Facebook -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna to push your business to the next level? Get more information here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss 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

Join us for the Profitable Processes Virtual Summit, all about the Operations side of business – what are the pieces on the “back-end” that businesses often miss or learn the hard way? What are the processes you should develop in your business to increase profitability? Most importantly: how should you approach this? Is this something you should hire out? To answer this questions, Jacqueline and Minna suggest taking the Kolbe assessment - it "identifies the natural way that people take action. Left to our own choice, each of us has an instinctive way of problem solving." Jacqueline and Minna share their Kolbe results and how they each approach problem-solving - and how know that that helps them when they work together. Links mentioned: Profitable Processes Virtual Summit (Sept 17 - 20, 2018) Kolbe -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss 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.

Here's the thing: mistakes can sting and hurt - financially and emotionally. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about their mistakes and how looking at mistakes as "data" can help you push past them and into progress for your business. Links mentioned: Production Inspection Checklist Example -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna to push your business to the next level? Get more information here. 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.

Word of mouth has changed - it's all about social currency these days. Is your brand gaining social currency? Jacqueline and Minna go over some tips for upping your brand's social currency and getting more word of mouth sales. Links mentioned from our Amazon Shop: Ice Roller TOMS The Givings Keys -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna to push your business to the next level? Get more information here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss/. And tag us to let us know you're listening! @theproductboss 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

Jacqueline and Minna share each of their money mindsets and how they are similar and different - and how their mindsets about money (and making money) stem from how each of them grew up. Everyone (including you) has their own relationship with money. This episode will help to take a deep dive into what and how you think about money, Product Bosses. -- This episode was brought to you by our mastermind: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. Don't forget to review us on iTunes! (THANK YOU if you already did!)

Have you heard #septemberisthenewjanuary, so Happy New Year to you, Product Bosses! Kids are excited about getting back to school, but we're excited getting back to business and into a happy workmode. What's ahead for you for your business in this "new year"? How do you fill your business pipeline? Jacqueline and Minna chat about how their schedules change in September and how they adjust their goals and business life. -- This episode was brought to by our new mastermind program Holiday to Halo. The power of Q4 and Q1 can be magical for product-based businesses. You have to join us! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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 Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Jacqueline and Minna chat with Taiya Thompson about her success story she posted in The Product Boss Facebook Group about how she had an idea for School Supply Shopper and, in only a month, made it happen - fueled with inspiration from the Subscription Boss series and some very quick action. Jacqueline and Minna also give Taiya some strategy and guidance on how to grow School Supply Shopper even further, along with how to expand on her current business Crooked Cactus CBD. School Supply Shopper website Crooked Cactus Shop Website Crooked Cactus Facebook page -- Hey, Product Bosses! Only 2 spots left in the Holiday to Halo mastermind starting in September 2018. Get more info! -- Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna interview Danielle Spurge of The Merriweather Council about some tips and tools for the upcoming 2018 Holiday season. We all agree - start NOW and get prepared to ensure success. Danielle is an expert at helping makers bring their product to market. Connect with Danielle: The Merriweather Council website The Merriweather Council Podcast Danielle and Merriweather Council on Instagram Summer unSLUMP Guide -- This episode was brought to you by our mastermind Holiday to Halo to tackle big goals in Q4 and Q1 - take your business to a whole new level, along with fellow product entrepreneurs and two product expert coaches. More info here.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about the Top 10 Transformations they've seen from their clients and masterminders. -- Join our mastermind Holiday to Halo to tackle big goals in Q4 and Q1. Spots limited and this opportunity to uplevel your product business closes soon. See more info here.

Do you work in cycles? As an entrepreneur, it's a great way to focus on yours goals ... then, repeat, to attain even bigger goals in the next cycle. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna talk about their 5-week cycle framework they created for their masterminders to set, focus and achieve their goals based on a cycle and the acronym C-Y-C-L-E to make it really easy and actionable. -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. Q4 and Q1 are the most important quarters for a product-based business. Catapult your sales and business with us! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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 The Product Boss on Instagram and peak in on our behind-the-scenes on our daily instastories.

In this 'Just Jacq' episode, Jacqueline interviews Ashley Hearon-Smith of Hudson County 60 about her new creative endeavor she's tackling with Instagram through 60-second videos. The big idea here: get creative with how you tell your stories - it will set you apart. Here's what we mean: think about a platform, like Instagram, and what it will allow you to do (in this case, video shorts.) Then, think of something different that you could try. Ashley is brilliant and combined her strengths and acting/producing background with how to showcase her new business and brand. Connect with Ashley here: Hudson County 60 Instagram Hudson County 60 website -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. Q4 and Q1 are the most important quarters for a product-based business. Catapult your sales and business with us! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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 The Product Boss on Instagram and peak in on our behind-the-scenes on our daily instastories.

In this bonus Friday episode, Jacqueline chats with Minna about the 3rd birthday of her product-based business Lil' Labels. What has she learned? What are some upcoming goals? Listen in on this fun episode just talking out some lessons in 3 years of business. Lil' Labels on Amazon Lil' Labels Facebook Lil' Labels Instagram -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. Q4 and Q1 are the most important quarters for product-based businesses. Join us to grow and scale! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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 The Product Boss on Instagram and peak in on our behind-the-scenes on our daily instastories.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna are joined by Susie Salinas of Systems by Susie for an on-air coaching call. They chat about her struggles with what to focus on as she is transitioning her business and feeling pulled by both product and service growth. Connect with Susie here: Systems by Susie Facebook Systems by Susie Instagram Systems by Susie website In the episode, we mention Susie's beautiful office space. Check it out here on our Instagram. Follow us and catch our behind the scenes in our daily instastories. -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. Q4 and Q1 are the most important quarters for product-based businesses. Join us to help you with sales, scaling and accountability. Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about how to get a competitive advantage that can help you stand out from your competitors. It's not easy when you're just relying on only your products' features - we help you think about how you can go beyond that in this episode. Links mentioned: Katherena | Peta-approved bags -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. Q4 and Q1 are the most important quarters for product-based businesses. Join us to help you with sales, scaling and accountability. Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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.

In this Minna-sode, Minna interviews Kevin Sanderson, a successful e-commerce seller and friend she met at Sellers Summit. He chats about his strategy, holiday tactics and hiring a VA - for his product-based business of kitchen giftable items for his "5-9pm" job. Links mentioned: onlinejobs.ph Connect with Kevin on his YouTube channel: Maximizing Ecommerce -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. The power of Q4 and Q1 can be magical for product-based businesses for scaling and sales. Join us in this mega-growth opportunity! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about some big news! Minna just launched a NEW product business and they take a look behind-the-scenes. She has created Oasis Soap Co., which are charcoal soap bars. They brainstorm some initial launching ideas and talk through some struggles in this very early stage of her new endeavor. (A follow-up episode to come in the future to see how her journey progresses.) Purchase a charcoal soap bar on Oasis Soap Co.'s website /Amazon and be sure to let us know if you do! Follow Oasis Soap Co. on Instagram. -- This episode was brought to by our mastermind program Holiday to Halo. The power of Q4 and Q1 can be magical for product-based businesses for scaling and sales. Join us in this mega-growth opportunity! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. 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.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about what you should be thinking about NOW for your product-based business in what we're calling the Half-Year Push ... which leads into our new group coaching/mastermind program and how we can help you set your business up for more revenue and better thinking for Q4 and Q1. -- This episode was brought to by our new mastermind program Holiday to Halo. We’ll be focusing on leveraging the power of the holiday season and the halo sales for Q1 to boost the growth of your business. Join us! Go to theproductboss.com/mastermind for more info. --- 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 Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

In today's episode, we have two special guests in a Roundtable Discussion to share their video strategy for their product-based businesses, along with Jacqueline and Minna: Natalie of Totally Dazzled Totally Dazzled YouTube Totally Dazzled Facebook and Veronica of Vintage Meet Modern Vintage Meet Modern Styling Society FB Group Vintage Meet Modern Facebook Vintage Meet Modern Instagram -- Links mentioned: Switcher Studio Onlypult InShot video app Purchase Lazy Arm iphone holder for taking videos on Amazon. Refersion — This video mini-series was brought to you by Creative Pencil Studio, a boutique stop-motion animation studio which brings your products to life in animated hero videos, product feature videos and demonstration videos. Check out Creative Pencil Studio's (truly amazing) Video Portfolio here: https://vimeo.com/creativepencilstudio Creative Pencil Studio specializes in Stop Motion video and packages range from $500 - $1500+. Download the Creative Pencil freebies here to learn more (auto-download.) -- Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and see behind-the-scenes as Creative Pencil Studio creates videos for our three businesses: Lil' Labels for Minna, Designer Consulting Co-Op for Jacqueline and The Product Boss for our upcoming group coaching/mastermind.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna interview Avanti of Creative Pencil Studio and she digs into how to leverage video as a branding tool for your business. This is a strategy all about featuring your products and features and NOT being the face of your brand. We chat about stop motion video and the process Creative Pencil Studio takes you through to ensure you get the most bang from your buck in your video investment. Avanti walks Minna through the process to get the inspiration flowing and to introduce you to the different options for your budget. Video is SO important and cannot be ignored, but intention is key. In this video mini-series, brought to you by Creative Pencil Studio, we look at the different video strategy approaches for physical product businesses to help you think about what video plan is right for you and your business growth. -- Download the Creative Pencil freebies here to learn more (auto-download.) Check out Avanti's (truly amazing) Video Portfolio here: https://vimeo.com/creativepencilstudio Creative Pencil Studio specializes in Stop Motion video and packages range from $500 - $1500+. -- Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and see behind-the-scenes as Creative Pencil Studio creates videos for our three businesses: Lil' Labels for Minna, Designer Consulting Co-Op for Jacqueline and The Product Boss for our upcoming group coaching/mastermind.

This week, we have a very special episode with Live video guru Tiffany Lee Bymaster, also known as Coach Glitter and she walks us through how to create content for your live videos that will make your audience get to know, LOVE and trust you faster to increase the profitability of your product-based business. NOTE: We're jumping on-board this video train with you! Jacqueline and Minna record this podcast episode LIVE on Facebook and this episode is the audio pulled from there. Because here's the thing: we're putting ourselves out there too - with you. And, video is SO important and cannot be ignored, but intention is key. In this video mini-series, brought to you by Creative Pencil Studio, we look at the different video strategy approaches for physical product businesses to help you think about what video plan is right for you and your business growth. Connect with Tiffany Lee Bymaster aka Coach Glitter: Website: http://coachglitter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachglitter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachglitter1 -- This episode was brought to you by Creative Pencil Studio. Download the Creative Pencil freebies here to learn more (auto-download.) This week's episode with Coach Glitter is all about being the face of your brand in your live videos and connecting with your audience. Next week, we chat with Creative Pencil Studio if you are NOT the face of your brand and what strategies could work, so stay tuned! -- Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and see behind-the-scenes as Creative Pencil Studio creates videos for our three businesses: Lil' Labels for Minna, Designer Consulting Co-Op for Jacqueline and The Product Boss for our upcoming group coaching/mastermind.

In this episode of Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna go over numbers! They chat about the line items that need to be accounted for in creating a subscription box that is profitable and sustainable, because it should definitely be both! Links mentioned: Cubic Shipping with USPS Sparkle Hustle Grow PakFactory Hotcards OvernightPrints ShipMonk 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 - join the FREE 2-week trial!

In this on-air coaching call episode, Jacqueline and Minna help Lauren Kopal of Navy Jane to figure out her next step in her sales strategy for her plus-size clothing line. Connect with Lauren at the: Navy Jane website Navy Jane on Instagram Navy Jane on Facebook Navy Jane on Twitter Links mentioned: Skylar Yoo Get on the waiting list for our NEW group coaching program at www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. -- 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 Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes. xo, Jacqueline and Minna

In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna reveal some sourcing secrets for subscription box owners - lots of tips, tactics and resources, so be sure to take notes. Links mentioned: IndigoFair Hubba FashionGo Etsy Wholesale Ebay Alibaba AliExpress National Stationary Show Gift Shop Mag Tradeshow listings Las Vegas Market Great Rep Tradeshow listings Ep 19: Interview with Julie Ball of Sparkle Hustle Grow Subscription Box -- 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 your free 2-week trial at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. xo, Don't forget to review us on iTunes!

In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna reflect on some takeaways from the latest conferences they attended: She's Building Her Empire Live (SBHE Live) and Sellers Summit. Links/people mentioned: Jen Casey, Sales Expert Coach Glitter - Tiffany Lee Bymaster, Video + Branding Expert Kathrin Zenkina - Manifestation Babe Rachel Ngom - Pinterest Expert BizChix Live- meet us there! -- 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 your free 2-week trial at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. xo, Don't forget to review us on iTunes!

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 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. Join the notification list for when it opens again!