What happens when your biggest sales channel changes the rules? In this episode, I break down the revolt among Amazon sellers and why their fight over fees, advertising costs, and shrinking margins is a bigger lesson for every product-based business owner. I dive into why relying too heavily on Amazon, Etsy, or any other third-party platform can leave you vulnerable, why healthy profit margins give you more room to navigate changes you can't control, and why I've been teaching multiple sales channels since the beginning of The Product Boss. Tune in to learn how to diversify your sales channels, build your own email list and website, and create a product business that can keep growing even when the platforms around you change. 

Is your product business giving you the freedom you dreamed of, or does it feel like you're working harder than ever? In this Dear Jacq episode, I share why so many product business owners reach a point where their business depends on them for everything. I break down the leadership shift that helped me stop treating my business like a job I owned, why chasing balance isn't the answer, and the exercise that can help you start creating more space for the life you built your business for. Tune in to discover how to build a business that gives you the freedom you wanted from the very beginning. 

Are you building a successful product business but still feeling like you have something to prove? In this episode, I talk about the “not enoughness” wound and why more revenue, bigger opportunities, and business success won’t automatically make that feeling disappear. I share how this belief can show up in your pricing, your profit margins, the opportunities you avoid, and even the constant pressure to create more products. Tune in to find out where you’re still trying to prove you’re enough and how to stop letting that belief make decisions about your pricing, your opportunities, and the future of your business.

Are you holding yourself back in your product business without even realizing it? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I dive into the fear of success and how it can create invisible ceilings in your business. I share why being capable of more isn’t the same as being willing to hold more, and I walk you through my “Bigger You Inventory” exercise to help you step into the CEO your next-level business needs. Tune in to uncover mindset shifts that turn fear into strategy and start becoming the version of yourself your business is waiting for.  

Do you ever wonder why your product business can be profitable on paper, but you still can’t pay yourself consistently? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I break down why profit and cash flow tell two very different stories and how most founders lose money without realizing it. I share the money habits that keep entrepreneurs stuck and the simple weekly financial check-in that can transform your cash flow. Tune in to learn how paying closer attention to your numbers can help you build a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable business.

Do you wait until fall to start preparing for Q4, only to feel behind when the holiday season hits? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I break down my 4-part Summer-to-Q4 prep system that the most successful product-based businesses use to maximize holiday sales. I share how to use June, July, and August to order inventory, draft your marketing calendar, scale your operations, and build your team so you can walk into Q4 confident and ready. Tune in to learn how to stop scrambling in October and start creating your strongest, most profitable holiday season yet.

Are your product sales slowing down in the summer, and you’re not sure why? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I explain why June and July are predictable “J-month” slow periods for product businesses and why it’s not your fault. I share the buying patterns behind seasonal slowdowns, how top brands create demand instead of waiting for customers to come back, and the three high-leverage strategies you can implement—like running a Christmas in July event, building summer-themed bundles, and reactivating past customers—to generate sales even during quieter months. Tune in to turn slow months into opportunities and prep for a stronger, more profitable Q4.

Is your business growing, but it still feels like it can’t run without you? In this episode of The Product Boss Podcast, I answer a founder’s question about what to do when your business depends on you for everything. I share why hustle, control, and doing it all yourself can actually keep your business stuck, and how updating your beliefs, auditing your tasks, and delegating strategically can create space for growth. Tune in to learn how to trust your team, step out of the weeds, and build a business that thrives without your constant presence.