What’s Working Now for Product Businesses in 2021

Now that we're past Q1 and well into Q2, we can see the trends for the year and what is working for product-based businesses in 2021. Today we want to share the changes and trends we're seeing that are working and what's not working. Let's make 2021 work for your business as we consider some of the trends we see happening now.

Links mentioned:

Belloost

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Bosses & Breakfast: Biggest Limiting Beliefs of Makers

Ep. 253: In today's episode, we're sharing a snippet from Bosses & Breakfast - it's our weekly LIVE talk show - a casual conversation over coffee where we chat business, momlife, and everything in between. Join us every Wednesday!

So many times as product-based business owners our minds can tell us "I can't make a million dollars", "A Million dollars is not for me, that's for other people", or "Makers can't be millionaires." We want you to know that you are not alone. You can take those limiting beliefs and squash them - you can dream bigger. In this clip, we're sharing some of the most common limiting beliefs we hear and how to overcome them.

There were SO many comments from those of you who joined us LIVE sharing the limiting beliefs that hold them back, and how they overcome those fears. Check out the full episode here on our Facebook page.

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#1 Tip: Your Business Needs to Be Known For Something

Some of the most important advice we can give you as a product-based business owner is to be known for something. Doing this simple thing will help you eliminate the overwhelm of decision-making, highlight what you sell to your customers, and gain momentum as a product-based business. In today's podcast episode we're showing how simple but powerful being known for something truly can be.

Links mentioned:

Lil' Labels

The Secret Sauce of Being Authentic to Yourself as a Product Boss with Jamie Kern Lima

The Power of Starting with One Product with Divya Gugnani of Wander Beauty

I'm Not Really a Waitress with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder of OPI

Behind the Wholesale Side of Pura Vida Bracelets with Jared Mehr

Yearly Co.

Susan Gordon Pottery

Kalon

Tricia Robinson Art

Glass Ladder & Co.

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Reair: Scaling Handmade

In today's episode, we're reairing one of our most popular episodes of all time, Scaling Handmade. If you're new here, then this episode will help you discover seven ways to grow and scale your handmade business. If you're a long-time listener, we still encourage you to tune in and listen. You never know what new strategies may stand out to you now that didn't before!

Today we're sharing seven ways to scale your business, even if you aren't a handmade business! There are so many ways to keep the special touch in your business while also focusing on scaling your biz. If you're ready to grow your business and stay creative while scaling, grab a pen and notebook - this special reair of one of our most popular episodes is one you won't want to miss!

This episode originally aired at: https://www.theproductboss.com/thepodcast/episode92

Links mentioned:

*Katana

Happinest Designs

*Please note we decided to become affiliates of the partners above because we LOVE them so much. We wanted to be able to offer our community and listeners discounts, free trials, and more by partnering with these brands. And we only partner with brands we actually use. We may earn a small commission as affiliates of these brands at no additional cost to you.

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How to Change Your Life and Business in the Next 12 Months

Ep. 250: As we're headed into Q2, now is the time to reflect on the year so far and start vision casting on how to move forward through the rest of the year as a product-based business owner. Say it with us: "This is the year I will change my life AND my business!" Today we're focusing on creating a plan for the rest of the year that aligns your actions to meet your dream life. Get ready to move forward with focus, determination, and clarity for the rest of the year and beyond!

Links mentioned: 

[FREE WORKSHEET] How to Change Your Life and Business in the Next 12 Months

The Product Boss Podcast: Ali Kriegsman Co-Founder of Bulletin

Multi-$tream Machine [Join the waitlist now!]

*Shopify [Grab your 14-day FREE Trial of Shopify here]

*ROLLO Label Printer

*ROLLO Generic Labels

*ShipStation [Get a 30-day free trial here!]

*Please note we decided to become affiliates of the partners above because we LOVE them so much. We wanted to be able to offer our community and listeners discounts, free trials, and more by partnering with these brands. And we only partner with brands we actually use. We may earn a small commission as affiliates of these brands at no additional cost to you.

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Bosses & Breakfast: Sales and Promotional Strategies for Mother's Day

In today's episode, we're sharing a snippet from Bosses & Breakfast - it's our weekly LIVE talk show - a casual conversation over coffee where we chat business, momlife, and everything in between. Join us every Wednesday!

In this clip, we're talking about all things momlife and how to be a part of the conversation that's happening now as product bosses get ready for Mother's Day. This is the 2nd biggest buying season and we're helping YOU to plan sales and promotional strategies around Mother's Day.

There were SO many comments from those of you who joined us LIVE sharing what you're doing to stay ahead of the game. Check out the full episode here on our Facebook page.

Links mentioned:

The Unicorn Store

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Bosses & Breakfast is a weekly LIVE we host on The Product Boss Instagram & Facebook where we sit down and chat business, momlife, and everything in between. It’s a really fun time! It’s a conversation among friends and we’d love to see you there! Grab your coffee and join us every Wednesday at 11am Eastern!

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How to Build a Goddamn Empire with Ali Kriegsman Co-Founder of Bulletin

We are THRILLED to have our friend, Ali Kriegsman, join us on today's podcast episode! Ali is the Co-Founder and COO of Bulletin as well as the author of her new book How to Build a Goddamn Empire. As a recipient of "Forbes 30 Under 30" and one of Fast Company’s "Most Creative People in Business", Ali has helped thousands of brands expand their distribution and sell in both offline and online stores all around the country.

Today, Ali is sharing how her book supports and empowers small businesses by sharing small stories about businesses as they're growing empires. Her goal is to help women redefine the word "success" with every chapter of her book. With her passion and invaluable knowledge in wholesale and entrepreneurship, Ali is sharing how she helps to make entrepreneurship feel real and accessible for women.

Connect and support Ali at:

Purchase a copy of Ali's book How to Build a Goddamn Empire

Ali Kriegsman Website

Ali Kriegsman Instagram

Links mentioned:

Bulletin

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Bosses & Breakfast: Stepping Into a New Season: Spring Cleaning Edition

In today's episode, we're sharing a snippet from Bosses & Breakfast - it's our weekly LIVE talk show - a casual conversation over coffee where we chat business, momlife, and everything in between. Join us every Wednesday!

The time for spring cleaning is officially here! In this clip, we're talking about the "D" in our DONE Method. We're discussing the different ways you can spring clean by designating space for your business in your workspace, mental space, and calendar space. 

There were SO many comments from those of you who joined us LIVE sharing what you already have existing, ways to move forward with the things you want, and how to let go of the things you don't want. Check out the full episode here on our Facebook page.

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Links mentioned:

Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

b.e.happe Designs

Made For Mama Shop

Susan Gordon Pottery

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Bosses & Breakfast is a weekly LIVE we host on The Product Boss Instagram & Facebook where we sit down and chat business, momlife, and everything in between. It’s a really fun time! It’s a conversation among friends and we’d love to see you there! Grab your coffee and join us every Wednesday at 11am Eastern!

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