The Business Lifecycle: A Walk-Thru of the 5 Stages

Listen to episode #23:

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!

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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

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Don't Skip Your Mission, Vision and Values with Natalie Gingrich

Listen to episode #22:

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!

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What We're Up To + Q&A

Listen to episode #21:

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

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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!

Successfully Transitioning Q1 to Q2

Listen to episode #20:

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.

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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 The Product Boss on Instagram. Tag us @theproductboss to let us know you're listening!

Insider Tips + Interview: Julie Ball of Sparkle Hustle Grow

Listen to episode #19:

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 to let us know you're listening!

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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!

Creative Visibility - Outside the Social Media Box

Listen to episode #18:

What are some creative ways you can gain visibility in your business? Let's think outside the social media box! This episode gives you ideas to get your product in front of your customers to get more sales by getting your "boots on the ground" and just thinking about your strategy in a different way.

Links mentioned:

Sparkle Hustle Grow Subscription Box and other boxes on CrateJoy

BizChix podcast

Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Follow us on Instagram: @theproductboss.

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Minna's company Lil' Labels

Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

This episode was brought to you by our mastermind: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. 

Books and Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss

Leveraging Flash Deal Sites

Listen to episode #17:

Minna and Jacqueline chat about why they love selling on flash deal sites and what the list of benefits are, so you can leverage them for your own product-based business strategy.

Links mentioned:

Loom video

Ep. 11: Make Money on Amazon with Products

Ep. 4: Strategy for Seasonality

ShippingEasy

Purchase the Leveraging Flash Deal Sites Toolkit to help you get started selling.

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Minna's company Lil' Labels

Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op

This episode was brought to you by our mastermind: www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. 

Books and Products We Recommend on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss

Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.

Hello, Ideal Customer Avatar

Listen to episode #16:

Who's your "ideal client avatar"? Jacqueline and Minna talk about how this is exactly WHO you should be talking to and targeting in all your business efforts to connect and resonate with - making your sales and target marketing much easier. This episode walks you through specific questions to help you build a profile, so you can focus on your ideal customer avatar to make your marketing more effective.  

The products we mentioned on this episode from Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/theproductboss

Get to work on who your avatar is. Download the Ideal Client Avatar Toolkit here: https://www.theproductboss.com/idealcustomer

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Minna's company Lil' Labels

Jacqueline's company Designer Consulting Co-Op 

Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.