The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

Ep. 78: What do you do when you get a bad review? How do you *not* take it personally? This episode was recorded within a day of getting our very first bad review on The Product Boss podcast - when it feels the most personal. We talk about how we handle reviews in business and in life and how, as a business owner, its inevitable that you receive bad reviews and how you can handle those reviews with the good reviews. Should it actually impact you and your business - or should it not? Links mentioned: Wick + Bear Candles Instagram Door Jamm Instagram Product Powerhouse Summit- Get expertise from 26 speakers specifically for product businesses in this awesome virtual summit, including Jacqueline and Minna. It's FREE to sign up now. Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell -- Sign up for the waiting list for The Product Boss Mastermind. We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Follow us @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Ep. 77: Raise your hand if you could use some help running your product business better, stronger, easier and quicker. These are ten hacks we put together to help you run your product-based business like a well-oiled machine. Links mentioned: Download the freebie "10 Hacks to Running Your Product Biz Like a Well-Oiled Machine" that goes with this episode and get automatically added to our email list. Ep. 74: Where to Focus to Move Your Business Forward Ep. 68: Plan Your Product Development Calendar Ep. 63: Planning 2019 Like a Product Boss Product Powerhouse Summit by Boss Project - it's FREE; sign up! Sign up for the waiting list for our Mastermind. Workspacery The Knotted Wood Ashablooms MilkBliss Loom for video -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Ep. 76: We are so excited to have Zoë Scharf of Greetabl on the podcast. They have a really unique business that put them in the position as a wholesale buyer, retail/e-commerce seller and “print on demand” business. It’s a combo of all things product - plus, her product is patented. In this episode, Zoë shares so many nuggets of how they utilize funnels, FB ads, wholesale buying, collaborations, consumer targeting and so much more as a product business of so many facets. Connect with Greetabl: Greetabl website Greetable Instagram -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Business growth. It's a great "problem" to have, what are the opportunities you want to lean in to and move towards? In this episode, we welcome Vanessa Ungvarsky of Taylor Made Polish and Taylor Made Cosmetics for this on-air coaching call. We walk her through some ideas and opportunities that would help to grow her business in a simple, but BIG ways and help her find clarity in her multi-faceted business of custom cosmetics, in-person experiences and retail sales. Taylor Made Polish website Taylor Made Polish Instagram Taylor Made Cosmetics website Links mentioned: Ep. 70: Behind the Wholeside Side of Pura Vida with Jared Mehr Sparkle Hustle Grow -- We'd love to connect with you on Instagram! @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. See you in there! -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Where should you focus your time to move your business forward? In this episode we go over our Task Quadrant. It helps you differentiate between those high-impact, low effort items versus those low impact, high effort tasks that can distract you and waste your time and money. Download the Task Quadrant here: https://www.theproductboss.com/taskquadrant Spend the day with us Planning Like a Product Boss. Spots are limited. Sign up today at: www.theproductboss.com/planning. -- Connect with us on Instagram: @theproductboss Get into 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 is a really common question we get when we are working with Product Bosses: should I add more product to my business? This question creeps in from every stage from start-up to 5-figure to 6-figure and above. First of all, great question. Second, it is always really tempting for everyone. In this episode, we chat about three key areas that you, as a Product Boss, should consider before adding a product to your existing line. Walk through these three things and check (and verify) if adding a product is indeed right for you and your business. -- Connect with us on Instagram: @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. -- We know you have BIG goals. But, do you have an action plan? An Action Plan created with the help of actual product experts? That's where we come in. Spend the day with us Planning Like a Product Boss. It's a virtual planning day where we coach you to a Big 30-Day Goal, alongside fellow product business owners. We’ll help you break it down, work backwards, and identify real action items. We'll set clear success metrics to get you motivated and keep you unstuck The best part is: you walk away with a 30-Day Action Plan. Spots are limited. Sign up today at: www.theproductboss.com/planning. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

When you get down to the nitty gritty your product and your brand - what is your message? Are you "speaking your brand" when you show up in people’s Instagram feeds or email inbox? How does your product speak to them? In this episode, we are joined with Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand. She is amazing at breaking down how to construct a brand message and making it connect (and memorable) for your customers, as well as investors and wholesale buyers. Connect with Carol: Carol's Podcast "Speaking Your Brand" Speaking Your Brand Website Carol Cox Instagram Carol Cox Twitter Carol's free download with this episode: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/productboss -- Links mentioned: MilkBliss Support MilkBliss on Kickstarter Dorai Home Skylar Yoo Tropical Shores Popcorn Co. Books: Traction and Get a Grip -- Connect with us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- Spend the day with us Planning Like a Product Boss. It's a virtual day where Jacqueline and Minna coach you to a Big 30-Day Goal, alongside fellow product business owners. Walk away with a 30-Day Action Plan. Sign up today at: www.theproductboss.com/planning. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Amy Porterfield was nothing short of brilliant when we met her at Mastermind Live in San Diego. We walked away so inspired by her clarity and her vulnerability. In this episode, we wanted to share with you the 3 things that Amy said she focuses on as the CEO of her business that has helped move it forward. We dig into those and give you tips on how to successfully approach them as a Product Boss. Links mentioned: Connect with Amy Porterfield on her website Mastermind Live by Kickass Masterminds Connect with us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- Sign up to get on our Mastermind waiting list. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Pura Vida Bracelets. You've probably heard of them because they are HUGE. But, we all start at zero, right? Pura Vida went from zero stores to being in over 2000 stores worldwide. Jared Mehr takes us behind the wholesale side of Pura Vida, but also lets us in on their product development, branding, tradeshows, relationship building, social good and SO MUCH MORE. There are so many gems in this episode, it's one of our favorites. An amazing story about college students that ended up starting a company together and how they're literally changing the world and creating the brand into exactly what they want it to be. It's a must listen. Find Pura Vida Bracelets: Pura Vida Bracelets website Pura Vida Bracelets Store Locator Pura Vida Bracelets Instagram Links mentioned: Blew Candle Co. Instagram Blew Candle Co. Etsy 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. Or sign up to get on our Mastermind waiting list. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Happy Anniversary, Product Bosses! In this episode, we celebrate our one-year mark for The Product Boss podcast. We've come so far in just one amazing year. We also invited on three other product entrepreneurs who we've connected with along this amazing journey. Where were they then? And where are they now? Links mentioned: Subscription Boss series PhotoWeights Leisure Lane instagram Leisure Lane website Pop It When She Pops instagram Pop It When She Pops website With Love Studio instagram With Love Studio website -- The Product Boss Instagram: @theproductboss - Follow us! Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

New products. They are the siren call for many product entrepreneurs. But, do you know when you should develop your new products for your business? In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna help you break this yearly task to build your business product development calendar together. Links mentioned: The Product Boss Instagram: @theproductboss - Follow us! With Love Studio Instagram Creating Carmichael Instagram Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. -- This episode was brought to by our Strategy Sessions. Want to work directly with Jacqueline and Minna on your business? Get more information here. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

In this special episode, we are joined with Natalie Eckdahl. Natalie is our mentor, friend, encourager, leader - so many things. Natalie Eckdahl is a business strategist and high performance coach that helps women across the globe build, grow, and scale their businesses. She is also the mom of 3 kiddos. And she’s actually worked with both of us directly in each our businesses. She's the founder of the BizChix community and host of the BizChix Podcast. Natalie has just come out with a new book, RESET Your Mindset and it really helps entrepreneurs tackle those mindset struggles that come with building your business. Connect with Natalie: Natalie/BizChix Podcast on Instagram BizChix Website Purchase RESET Your Mindset on Amazon Special access to interviews (including Jacqueline's) and other resources for RESET Your Mindset: Silence Your Inner Mean Girl by Natalie Eckdahl Links mentioned: BizChix Podcast, Episode #333: Rapidly Scaling a Product Business with Minna Khounlo-Sithep Rising Strong by Brené Brown -- Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

How are you delivering your marketing for January content? Need some inspiration? In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna give you some ideas and themes to pull from to build relevant content and to make more sales. Links mentioned: Asha Blooms Ep. 64: What a Product-Based Mastermind is Like -- Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- Join our Mastermind for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information. Get into The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies, is a key note speaker, and the author of what we call the entrepreneur's financial bible Profit First, along with Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, and now his newest book Clockwork! Jacqueline and Minna chat with Mike about his new book Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself and the four D's of running your business like clockwork, along with the QBR (queen B role) and his past experience in the product business world. Connect with Mike: Mike Michalowicz website Mike Michalowicz Instagram The Profit First Podcast Watch the YouTube recording of this video. Note: the YouTube video is explicit and not edited. https://youtu.be/NEF4MHgU7ME Links mentioned: Loom The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt -- Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- Join our Mastermind for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information. Get into 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 special episode, Jacqueline and Minna show you what it's like to be in a product-based mastermind by coaching three hot seats, as they would in their Mastermind. Jacqueline asked for volunteers on a FB Live and these three amazing ladies agreed to be in hot seats for their businesses; one in start-up, one in 5-figure, one in 6-figure. CardSnob Instagram CardSnob Website Deneen Warmington Instagram Deneen Warmington Website Rustic Grace Instagram Rustic Grace Website -- Download the Ideal Client Avatar Workbook mentioned: https://www.theproductboss.com/idealcustomer Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss -- Join our Mastermind for support, shortcuts and real connection. Go to www.theproductboss.com/mastermind for more information. Get into 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, Jacqueline and Minna teach you how to plan 2019 like a Product Boss by going over two of their favorite topics: the M's of a highly effective day and planning your revenue goals. Get the free download of these two worksheets here: https://www.theproductboss.com/effectiveday 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. -- Minna's company Lil' Labels Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

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.