What actually makes a retailer want to carry your product? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I sit down with Rebecca Gale, founder of Gale Studio, to talk about what it really takes to build a wholesale-ready brand that customers and buyers genuinely connect with. We dive into the power of storytelling, customer behavior, experiential retail, and why wholesale is about so much more than simply getting your products into stores. Rebecca also shares the lessons she learned working with luxury brands like David Yurman, Patek Philippe, and Piaget—and how those experiences shaped the way she’s building her own brand today.

Are you constantly reacting to inventory issues instead of feeling ahead in your business? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I’m breaking down why so many product-based business owners stay stuck in reactive mode—and how poor production planning is quietly costing you growth, profit, and peace of mind. I’m sharing how to use backwards planning, anchor dates, and proactive inventory systems to create a more scalable and predictable business. Tune in to learn how to stop scrambling, simplify your operations, and finally lead your business with confidence.

What does it really take to scale a handmade business into an 8-figure brand—without losing yourself along the way? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I sit down with Ann Williams, founder of Yearly Co., to unpack her journey from garage-made jewelry to a thriving, team-run company. Ann shares the hard-earned lessons behind rapid growth, the identity shifts required to step out of the maker role, and how a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her definition of success. Tune in to learn how to scale your business with intention, clarity, and a life-first mindset.

What if the very thing you’re praised for is the thing holding you back? In this episode, I dive into the hidden cost of being “the strong one”—the one who does it all, carries it all, and never asks for help. From burnout and emotional overload to becoming the bottleneck in your business, I’ll share how this pattern impacts your growth and well-being. Tune in to learn how to receive support, release control, and scale your business without sacrificing yourself.

Are more products really the answer to growing your business—or could they be the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I break down the hidden “SKU problem” that many product-based business owners face as they scale. From shrinking profit margins to diluted marketing and operational overwhelm, you’ll learn why more SKUs don’t always mean more success. Tune in to discover how to simplify your product line, focus on your hero products, and build a more profitable, sustainable business.

Thinking about quitting your “safe” job but wondering if your business can really sustain you? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I sit down with Caroline Gilman, founder of Atlantic Blue Canvas, who scaled her product-based business to $2 million in revenue—while still working full-time as a CPA. They unpack the mindset shifts, financial benchmarks, and identity evolution required to go all in on your business. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this episode will show you what it really takes to step into your next level.

Thinking about launching something new to fix slow sales? In this episode, I break down one of the most common patterns I see with product-based business owners when things feel slow, heavy, or inconsistent. It feels productive, but more often than not, it’s creating more complexity, more pressure, and more cash tied up in the wrong places. I talk about what’s really happening when you hit this stage of growth and why your next revenue leap likely won’t come from adding more products. Tune in to learn how to simplify your business, make cleaner decisions, and scale in a way that actually supports you.

What if your business isn’t the problem, but a reflection of what’s happening inside you? In this special episode, I’m sharing an interview I did on Tina Tower’s Her Empire Builder podcast where we talk about what happens when what used to work stops working, why more effort isn’t the answer, and how your business starts reflecting your beliefs, your fears, and your level of self-trust. I open up about navigating grief, buying out my co-founder, rebuilding my identity as a solo CEO, and learning that no amount of strategy can outwork self-doubt. Get ready to shift how you see your business, your growth, and what’s possible for you.