The Myth About Goal Setting and How to Actually Hit Your Goals

As we reflect on the year and prepare for 2021, we're realizing that so many people are responding to a myth about goal setting. Today let's talk about what that myth is, and three things you can do now to hit your goals.

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The Product Boss Product Biz FB Community

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Female Founder: Growing an 8-figure Business with a Team of Three with Stephanie Madesh of Kalon and Bolter

Today we're honored to share a conversation we had with Stephanie Madesh, CEO of Kalon and Bolter. With only 132 Instagram followers, Stephanie has built up an 8-figure business! She's sharing her incredible story of how she started and grows her businesses with a team of three.

Connect and support Stephanie at:

Kalon Website

Kalon Instagram

Bolter Website

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This episode was recorded LIVE on FB! Check it out here!

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A 10-minute Gratitude Exercise for Business Owners

Happy Thanksgiving product bosses! We're so extremely grateful for each and every one of you! As we gear up for the Cyber 5, we want to share a 10-minute gratitude exercise. Whether you're reflecting on things you're grateful for or having a tough day, gratitude practices have so many positive benefits. Together, let's take a pause and practice a gratitude exercise.

Links mentioned:

Positive Psychology Article

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Holiday Gift Guide: Home & Living

In today's episode, we're showcasing small businesses from The Product Boss Small Biz Shopping Directory! In a year like no other, we have discovered the strength of community, the support it brings, and the power of coming together. Our Monday episodes are typically dedicated to our Female Founder episodes, but as we head into the holiday season, we are going to change things up a bit and spotlight small product-based businesses from our community. Think of it as your own personal audio Gift Guide for this holiday season!

Today, let's wrap it up by shining a spotlight on some of the Home & Living businesses we love!

Small Businesses in Home & Living:

Pipermoon

Zatka Decor

Pacific Candle Co.

Maddie B. Designs

Gcoded3D

DomeDock

Darielle Designs

Busy Hands Quilts

Built By Fuchs

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3 Reasons Why Someone Didn't Buy From You

This week we want to think about the question "How can I make it more enticing for customers to buy from me?" As business owners, one important thing we can do is to think about why someone didn't buy. Today, we're sharing 3 reasons why someone might not buy from you, and how to use that to your advantage.

Links Mentioned:

Eden Body Care

The Product Boss Product Biz FB Community

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Holiday Gift Guide: Wedding & Party and Accessories & Bags Categories

In a year like no other, we have discovered the strength of community, the support it brings, and the power of coming together. Our Monday episodes are typically dedicated to our Female Founder episodes, but as we head into the holiday season, we are going to change things up a bit and spotlight small product-based businesses from our community. Think of it as your own personal audio Gift Guide for this holiday season!

Today we're sharing a few of the businesses from the Wedding & Party and Accessories & Bags in The Product Boss Small Biz Shopping Directory!

These are only a fraction of the many small businesses in the Directory so make sure to check out the almost 600 small businesses in 15 incredible categories.

Small Businesses in Wedding & Party:

Trainloop

The Party Heist

The Last Minute Bride

The Kellee Collective

The Graceful Host Shop

Sweet Lane Events

Simply Charmed

Martha's Creative Corner

Gray Heron Cottage Gifts

Small Businesses in Accessories & Bags:

Wilco Supply

Soli & Sun

Orchid Noir

The Materials Design Co.

live + LOVE Creations

Lara B. Designs

Happinest Designs

Half Past Three

Cat O'Neal

Brook & Branch

Amanda Lucas Glass Artistry

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Holiday Gift Guide: Paper Goods & Stationery and Jewelry Categories

In a year like no other, we have discovered the strength of community, the support it brings, and the power of coming together. Our Monday episodes are typically dedicated to our Female Founder episodes, but as we head into the holiday season, we are going to change things up a bit and spotlight small product-based businesses from our community. Think of it as your own personal audio Gift Guide for this holiday season!

Today we're sharing a few of the businesses from the Paper Goods & Stationery and Jewelry categories in The Product Boss Small Biz Shopping Directory!

These are only a fraction of the many small businesses in the Directory so make sure to check out the almost 600 small businesses in 15 incredible categories.

Small Businesses in Paper Goods & Stationery:

The Traveler's Playbook

Sweet Little Nothings XO

Sparkle Hustle Grow

Sound + Circle

Shuffle Designs Studio

Rather Puckish

Pacific Blueprint

Malaina Kinne Photography

A Jar of Pickles

Small Businesses in Jewelry:

Shoebox Market

Poly Personalized

Moi Accessories

Karla Bonilla Designs

Erin Pelicano Jewelry

Dynamo

Crazy Cactus Gifts

Cadorah

Blythe Baubles

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Holiday Gift Guide: Art & Collectibles and Clothing & Shoes Categories

Today, we're shining the spotlight on a few of the small businesses from The Product Boss Small Biz Shopping Directory in the Art & Collectibles and Clothing & Shoes categories. In a year like no other, we have discovered the strength of community, the support it brings, and the power of coming together. As we head into the holiday season, we are going spotlight small product-based businesses from our community. Think of it as your own personal audio Gift Guide for this holiday season! These are only a fraction of the many small businesses in the Directory so make sure to check out the almost 600 small businesses in 15 incredible categories.

Small Businesses in Art & Collectibles:

Ten Dots Textiles

Soul Sparkle Universe

Shine in All Shades

Rachel Alvarez Art

Imagined Awakenings

Graceful Sage

Bible Art for You

Art Confessions

Adwoa Design

Small Businesses in Clothing & Shoes:

Tadani Boutique

Sustainable Threads Boutiques

Style With Char Studio

Smithery

Kreative Knits

Jane Fifteen Thirty

Hey Mavens!

Gift Baskets & More

Back to Nature Apparel

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