The 2020 Business Test- Did You Pass?

We've made it nearly to the end of 2020! If there's one thing 2020 has taught us, it's that things can change in ways we never expect. Through pivoting, challenges, and keeping businesses going while staying safe, we all grew in new ways this year. Today we want you to grab a pen and paper and get ready to answer the 5 questions we have for you in our 2020 Business Test.

Links Mentioned:

The Product Boss Product Biz FB Community

The Product Boss Podcast Ep. 168: 3 Growth Strategies That Have Worked For Our Students

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Female Founder: When Creative Play Leads to Building a Business with Virginia Sin of SIN Ceramics & Home Goods

This week we are so excited to welcome Female Founder, Virginia Sin! She's talking all about how her resilience and determination helped her pivot from art and graphic design to finding her passion in being a maker.

Connect and support Virginia at:

Sin Website

Sin Instagram

Links Mentioned:

The Product Boss Product Biz FB Community

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Rocket Fuel: Visionary vs. Integrator. Which One Are You?

There are many people that can help to make up a business and everyone can play different roles. This week we're talking about the book that helps us discover if we're visionaries or integrators and how we evolve through different roles. Are you a visionary, integrator, implementor, or maybe you're a "visigrator" like Minna?

Links Mentioned:

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters

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Take the Visionary vs. Integrator Test by clicking here!

Visionaries and Integrators Blog Article by Mike Paton

The Kolbe Assessment

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Female Founder: Finding Inspiration in Adaptive Clothing with Keisha Greaves of Girls Chronically Rock

This week we're shining the spotlight on Female Founder, Keisha Greaves, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock. Through her business, Keisha has created an inspirational adaptive clothing business for people in the disability community. She's using her platform to bring awareness to the world of adaptive and inclusive fashion.

Support and Follow Keisha at:

Girls Chronically Rock Website

Girls Chronically Rock Instagram

Girls Chronically Rock Facebook

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

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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.

Links mentioned:

The Product Boss Product Biz FB Community

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Take the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, online or "offline". The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

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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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Take the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, online or "offline". The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

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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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Thank you so much! xo, Jacqueline and Minna