How to Sell Online
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 778 ratingsLearn how to create extra income by building an online business. Each week, on the How to Sell Online podcast, experienced business owner, eCommerce coach, and founder of the 0-100K System Alison J. Prince, helps teach you how you can start, launch and grow your own online business, overcome the excuses that get in your way and find the financial freedom you desire by adding value to other people's lives with the products you sell. This podcast features coaching sessions, her own experiences as an entrepreneur, one on one conversations with successful business owners and experts in the field as well as tips to help you continue to grow in the eCommerce space. You’ll be inspired, informed, and entertained each week as Alison shows up to help you find success as an online store owner. Follow Alison @alisonjprince on Instagram and Facebook to learn more from her. Subscribe to How to Sell Online and share with those that are ready to start or grow their own online store.
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How to Overcome Mom Guilt and Find Fulfillment in Business
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBLearn why it's possible to find joy in both parenthood AND business as Molly Richards joins Alison J. Prince on this episode of the podcast. When you feel good about yourself and what you’re doing, work feels a lot less like work, and you’re likely to have greater success. Molly talks about the importance of tapping into what makes you most excited, and why instead of having a to-do list in our lives, we need a to-be list. She also talks about what to do when you’re in a “waiting season” a...
Secrets to Successful Influencer Marketing: Tips From Influencer Shannon Tripp
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBLearn how to capture an influencer’s attention as host Alison Prince welcomes guest Shannon Tripp, an influencer with nearly 650,000 followers, on the How to Sell Online Podcast. Shannon dives in and provides listeners with valuable tips on how to approach influencers, what not to do when working with them and how a good relationship can have a huge impact on both parties. Get ready to improve your influence game with this must-listen episode. Tune in now. Follow Shannon Tripp: On Instag...
The AI Hack You Need to Know for Your Online Store
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBUsing AI in your business saves you a massive amount of time, but are you using itto your advantage? Anna MacFarlane joins Alison to discuss how to turn artificial intelligence into authentic conversations—and her top business-building hack. She also shares the app she uses to stay on top of her business and why you should try using it in yours. Listen now. Follow Anna MacFarlane: On Instagram: @annaistheworst and@kidsaretheworst Anna’s website: annamacfarlane.com Connect with Alison: ...
Sell Out Products Over and Over with This Online Strategy
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBLearn a strategy that can help your products sell out in a day, in an hour—sometimes in minutes. Ashley Rose Reeves has seen it happen repeatedly in her online business, and she’s sharing the “why” behind the types of products she sells, the marketing strategies she uses, and the selling model she’s planning as she moves forward. She also talks to Alison about body positivity, creating and manufacturing her own clothing line, and the importance of getting your customer community involved in ...
Money and Marriage: What to Do When You Start Out-Earning Your Spouse
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a trusted couples coach, teacher, and therapist helps break down talking about income with your significant other. More and more women are starting and running very successful online stores…and earning a lot of money doing it. But that increased income can cause challenges and resentment in relationships—especially when they start out-earning their spouse or partner. In this episode, Alison J. Prince shares her own experiences as they discuss changing money dyna...
Using Instagram the Right Way to Help Grow Your Online Business
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBUsing Instagram is an incredible social media tool you can use to connect with customers and build your online business. But are you posting on it the right way, or are you wasting time and effort? Mya Nichol has built a million-dollar business teaching business owners how to maximize Instagram impact, and she’s on the podcast to share ideas about how you can make the most of your photos, videos, carousels and reels. Follow Mya Nichol: On Instagram: @MyaNichol On TikTok: @MyaNichol On ...
From $50 and a Cellphone to a Million-Dollar Online Business
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIt IS possible for you to start with almost nothing and grow a thriving business. Nick Yegros joins Alison J. Prince to talk about how he and his wife Lidia began their million-dollar business selling children’s clothes online, the importance of mentors, and even how simply adding complementary items to primary products can make a HUGE difference to the bottom line. He also talks about what he learned in Alison’s online selling class that helped him build his counter repair business—and what...
How to Use AI in Your Ecommerce Business
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBUsing an AI tool like ChatGPT in your online business can help you generate new ideas, speed up your writing process and even get you “unstuck” when you’re struggling. But can it replace human connection? That’s what Alison J. Prince discusses with AI advocate Justin Benton in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. (And by the way…did you know that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson loves syrup? Listen to learn more.) Connect with Justin: - On Instagram @TheJustinBenton - By email: JBe...
6 Ecommerce Trends You Need to Know Right Now
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBLearn six of the most important ecommerce trends happening right now with experts Alison J. Prince and Bryan Bowman. These trends—including AI—are essential for online businesses to stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. By embracing these trends and implementing them into your business strategy, you can better connect with your customers and build trust with them as you create a more engaging and personalized experience and drive sales in the process. Connect with...
From Paper and a Printer to a Multi-Million Dollar Business! Learn How.
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBLearn how a piece of paper and a printer at home turned into a multi-million dollar business for Mandy Bare and her family. In her interview with Alison Prince, Mandy shares her inspiring story of resourcefulness and persistence, and offers valuable insights and tips for others that might want to start and grow their own online business. Connect with Mandy Bare: On Facebook: 1CandyCaneLane On Instagram: @SantaClausWrites Shop: SantaClausWrites.com Take 40% off your order when you us...
Over $10,000 at Craft Shows? Learn How She Does It.
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBLearn the secrets Jeannie Olsen, owner of Vibe Jewelry, uses to generate over $10,000 in a single day at craft shows. She shares how she’s transitioning her business from booths to the online space, her insights on the best shows to attend, and how to protect your money at craft show booths. You’ll gain valuable tips on how to apply Jeannie’s strategies to your own e-commerce business in this episode of the How to Sell Online Podcast. Connect with Jeannie Olsen: Shop VIBE Jewelry at https:...
Big Products, Big Shipping Costs…and Big Profits? Find Out How.
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBSelling large, high-end products is not only possible but can be very profitable. Katie Meitzler and her husband have built a successful online business doing just that. In this episode of How to Sell Online, Katie shares how they keep their customers happy and coming back to buy more, what they’ve learned and implemented to reduce overwhelm, how they continue to produce high quality products but were able to increase their profits and how she’s using TikTok to help grow her business. Lis...
How Do You Choose a Product to Sell Online? (and Other FAQ’s)
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBChoosing a product to sell online is easy—because virtually anything can sell. Alison shares surprising products that are selling out fast and the answers to some of the most common questions she gets in her inbox. She also talks productivity, where to buy shipping supplies, and why the product you sell today doesn’t have to be the product you sell forever. Connect with Alison: On Facebook On Instagram Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.alisonjprin...
Is Mom Guilt Holding Your Online Business Back?
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAre you being held back by guilt or fear? Heather Chauvin, author of Dying to be a Good Mother, joins Alison to share how to get out of a state of survival and achieve fulfillment and happiness. You’ll also find out why focusing on the life you want to live is the first step in achieving business success, followed by leaving your comfort zone behind. Mentioned In This Episode: -Purchase Heather Chauvin’s book, Dying to Be a Good Mother, on Amazon or wherever books are sold. -Take the Ali...
Where to Find Influencers Online (and Off)
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWorking with influencers is one of the best ways to grow your online business exponentially. Find out where you can find influencers when you have a specialized product as Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright talks to Alison about how finding a powerful group of influencers came as a result of one of the hardest times in her life: when she was fighting cancer. During her interview with Alison, Sara shares about the product that took her years to fully perfect and how she’s expanded that single p...
Over $450K with Print on Demand? Learn How She Did It.
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSelling print-on-demand products online is a great way to generate profits without having to deal with stocking inventory. Lisa Webb talks to Alison about how she’s hit multiple six figures selling on Etsy and her own site. She shares the pros and cons of tee-shirt sales, what led her to create a new business model for one of her companies, and why it was so essential to her to launch her own eCommerce website. Alison and Lisa also talk about the importance of charging what your product is w...
MLM vs. Dropshipping vs. Ecommerce: How to Choose the Right Online Business Model for You
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBFind out which business model is the right one for you to sell physical products online in this episode. There are actually a lot to choose from. But three of the most common are drop shipping, multi-level marketing (also known as MLMs), and running a traditional online retail store (aka eCommerce). These are the same options Alexis Cassar, today’s guest on the How to Sell Online podcast, has explored in her entrepreneurial journey—and she’s learned a great deal in the process. She’s sharing...
3 Things You Need to Make Money in 2023
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBTalent and know-how can only get you so far in creating and building an online business. Learn the 3 things that will help you make 2023 your best year yet—and hear Alison share how to put them into action right now in this episode of the How to Sell Online Podcast. - Connect with Alison on Facebook and Instagram: @alisonjprince - Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.alisonjprince.com/life-planner-order2 - Learn about the 0-100K System and how you can ...
To Sell It, Tell It: How to Boost Online Sales Through Storytelling
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBLearn how to increase sales with storytelling, one of the most powerful tools that you can use as an online seller to connect with your customers! In a few captivating lines, you can build relationships that have people buying from you once, and then coming back again and again. Jude Charles understands the powerful connection between storytelling and selling and is laying down a ton of knowledge during today’s episode—including how to do it. He guides us all through how and why storytellin...
Get the Best Business Tips from the Top 5 Episodes of 2022
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBGet inspired, learn top business tips, and have some “aha” moments of your own as you listen (or re-listen) to clips from 2022’s top 5 episodes of the How to Sell Online podcast. But that’s not all! Prepare for some feel-good goosebumps when you hear about how much Alison’s students have given to help those in need—in ways that can change the destiny of future generations. Plus, Alison’s also sharing some fascinating key business metrics with you that just might surprise you. #1 The Secret...
How to Set Goals for Your Business
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBGoal setting in business is essential! If you don’t know where you’re going, you’re never going to get there. Alison helps JaLyn Morris—the owner of Morris Made—discover her true business goals through a step-by-step, start-at-the-beginning process. Applying this same process to your own online store gives you the information you need to set your own goals. - Shop with JaLyn at: https://www.shopmorrismade.com/ - Find JaLyn on Instagram and Facebook: @shopmorrismade Connect with Al...
Should You Close Your Business Because of a Bad Economy?
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAlison shares 4 easy-to-follow steps you can take to prepare for economic hurricanes. You can stay in business or even start the one you've been thinking about, even though all we hear about in the news is a bad economy. Don’t let fear stop you from building a strong online business that will withstand a bad economy. - Follow Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprice -Get your free Because I Can planner(you just pay shipping) https://go.alisonjprince.com/life-planner-order2 - Lea...
How to Find, Talk to and Pay Great Influencers—(Hint: It's not the Kardashians)
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBLearn why big influencers aren’t necessarily the best ones to promote your product and what kind you should be looking for to help grow your online business. Alison is also celebrating #CanWins from her 0-$100K community and answering questions about how to get more customer reviews, what to do when you hit a sales plateau, the percentage you should pay influencers, and how to use collaborations to boost product sales. -Find more from Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince -...
Why You’re Not Getting Things Done and How to Fix It Fast
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHow can you stop procrastinating due to fear and talking yourself out of something you know could be amazing? Jill Stanton, creator of Millionaire Girls Club, joined me during a live training session to discuss those questions and more. Her own experiences have taught her—and will teach you in this episode—how to surrender to what’s aligned with you, take action, and go with the flow of what’s happening instead of constantly trying to go against the current. And be sure to listen for how and...
Hiring Family, Starting More Than One Store, and Are Marketplaces for You?
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDiving into hot topics today, including deciding whether to start just one online store or multiple online businesses. Whether marketplaces are always the right place to start selling. Determining whether to sell a product you’re passionate about…or just choose something that will get you going faster. How to make working with friends or family more effective (and when—gulp—you might have to fire someone you love) and why you’ll probably stink it up the first time. Listen in on a live coachi...
How to Turn Your Hobby into a Profitable Online Business
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBHow can you turn your hobby into a profitable online business? Donna Beavers has done just that. She joined Alison's 0-100K System and now not only does she make money from her hobby, but she has also grown her business to the point where she was able to quit her job and makes enough to support her entire family. She shares her story, what she did to create a successful business doing what she loves, and gives several tips that you can implement in your own business model today. - Follow ...
Why Your Need to Know Your Profit Margins
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen you’re selling online, you have a lot to focus on--but it’s critical to never lose sight of your profit margins. Heidi Payne, the founder of Go Charlotte, is on the podcast to talk about what led her to online entrepreneurship, how she learned the importance of pricing strategies, and what she credits with keeping her motivated and moving forward. - Shop with Heidi at ShopGoCharlotte.com - Find Go Charlotte on Instagram @gocharlottehome - Connect with Alison on Facebook and I...
3 Ways You Can Earn Passive Income as an Entrepreneur
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBBrian Page, author of “Don’t Start a Side Hustle” is on the How to Sell Online podcast to talk about different types of “passive-preneurs”, how to save time building your business through modeling, and why it’s important to surround yourself with people who possess the skillsets you need. - Get Brian’s New Book at https://brian.page/book/ - Follow Brian on social at @bpagester - Follow Alison on FB & IG @alisonjprince - Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at...
Boost Online Sales with Complementary Products
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWhen you have one great product, one of the best things you can do is to find another item that fits so seamlessly with it that customers want to purchase both! That’s what Shannon Bennett, aka “The Crayon Lady” did in her online store—and it’s caused her online business to grow exponentially! Shannon’s on the How to Sell Online podcast today to share her success story and how you can do it too! - Shop at Shannon's Online Store https://creativecrayonsworkshop.com/ - Find Shannon on Face...
Build Your Online Store with a Laser Cutter
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIf you’ve ever considered buying a laser cutter to start or build your online store, Edye Wagstaff is on the How to Sell Online podcast to talk all about it. She talks about what lasers work best for her, the kinds of products she started with…and how she’s grown her online business by listening to her customers. Find out how and why she and her husband have made their company, Boulton and Grand, a six-figure success. - Find Edye's shop at https://boultonandgrande.com/ - Find Edye on ...
Successful Ecommerce Sellers Know This...Do You?
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBEveryone needs a little motivation from time to time, including entrepreneurs. Bryan Bowman shares why we need a boost from time to time and the steps you can take to get and stay motivated. We're talking self-image, celebration and judgment, and how to put all of them to work for you in your business. - Find the books discussed in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/shop/alisonjprince/list/31SJ566XRA67B - Find out more about Bryan Bowman at https://www.ecomunderground.com/abou...
5 Ways to Make Selling Online Easier
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBRunning a business selling products online isn’t always easy. But there are ways that you CAN make it easier. Dinae Pitcher is on the How to Sell podcast today talking about why TikTok works for her, what’s working with her ecommerce store and where she’s had a few struggles. There are surprises, lots of authentic moments, and steps you can take to make online selling easier. - Find Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince - Find Alison's previous podcast episode about fulfillme...
How to (Re)Build an Online Business from Scratch in Just 30 Days
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat steps would you take if you had to completely rebuild your online store from scratch? And you only had 30 days to do it? That was the challenge posed to Alison a few years ago…and she’s taking it on again in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. Plus, she’s in the guest chair this time, so you can learn more from her from a different perspective. - Find Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince - Get Alison's FREE planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.ali...
Stop Telling the 110% Lie and Start Building Your Online Store
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBLife and momentum coach, Melisa Cluff has the ability to point out something that makes you go, “Dang! That’s EXACTLY what I needed to hear!” She joined me in a workshop for my students talking about the 110% lie! Think about those times when you say, “I’m gonna give this 110%!” You’re so committed, you’re so driven, and you want to make it a success. Melisa and I discuss why 110% isn’t what you need to focus on. Rather, a whole lot less…turns out to be a whole lot more. Connect with A...
Step-by-Step Guide to Manufacturing Products to Sell Online
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHave you ever wondered how to actually manufacture products to sell online yourself? Well, you are going to love what Kelly Degnan shares in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. Kelly is an amazing artist, but two years ago, she needed to find something new—and she happened to find this podcast! That led her to come up with a new idea in a category that’s hundreds of years old—and she’s sharing how she did it along with the step-by-step process she used to get her product manufact...
WHO You Need to Know to Create a Successful Online Store
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThere are obstacles in any business, and there are plenty of them that Mandy Sawchuk could use as an excuse: creating artisan products, living in a small Canadian town, and having super high shipping costs to name a few. Find out how Mandy has kicked those obstacles aside to build a 7-figure online jewelry business—and how you can use her knowledge to build your own business no matter what you sell. Plus, find out why knowing your customers is so important to all aspects of your business. ...
Create Business Habits That Stick Using the 5 C's
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAlison shares the method she uses to create habits that stick and help in both her business and personal life. It is so easy that even her kids use this method to create good habits too. Find out how you can create a Choose Checklist and start working on habits that will stick to help you grow your online store. She calls this method the 5C's and shared the training with her eCommerce students in an online workshop. She considered not releasing this recording because it's not the typical...
4 Steps to Take to Get Repeat Purchases from Every Online Customer
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBImagine knowing the secret to what the BIGGEST companies have in common—and being able to put it to work in your online business. You know the secret I’m talking about, right? The one they use to make sure customers don’t just shop once…but come back to make a repeat purchase. And another purchase after that. Alison shares that secret and the 4 steps you can take to get repeat business today on this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. CONNECT WITH ALISON: FACEBOOK: @alisonjprince ...
The How to Sell Online Podcast Hits 150 Episodes
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe How to Sell Online podcast is a little different for this episode—because I let my team jump in and take it over. I’ll be honest: hitting 150 episodes is exciting, but what I love is getting to hear from people who have been guests on the show or those who have gained insight from it. Sharing their stories, their successes and their how-to’s is the reason I started this podcast. Today’s episode delivers a HUGE dose of inspiration and education—and my fingers are crossed that you’ll...
Are You Making These 8 Instagram Reel Mistakes in Your Online Business?
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhen it comes to building awareness of your online store, Instagram reels, TikTok and other short-form videos are kind of a must. So having an expert like Elise Darma guide you through how to make the most of your efforts is a huge deal and she's on this episode helping us to actually AVOID Instagram reel mistakes by telling us some of the things she wishes she had (or hadn’t) done. This is the FINAL (boo!) installment in our three-episode series with Elise. If you haven’t listened to the o...
How to Choose the Right Platform to Sell Handmade Products Online
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBRetired Air Force veteran Kelly K-Hamo has been selling products for over a decade and had tried pretty much every method out there before joining my program. Learn how she identified the products she wanted to sell, the process she used to make them, and how she chose the right platform to sell her handmade products online. Kelly also shares how she went from shipping 1000 packages in a year to over 4000 the following one, crossing over the 6-figure mark in style. Download and listen now. (...
This One Thing Will Give Your Online Business an Unfair Advantage
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEntrepreneur, author, business consultant, and sought-after speaker Dean Graziosi is on today's episode to talk about comfort zones, unfair advantages, and how to turn what you know into something that can help others. He’s also sharing information about his upcoming Mastermind 5-Day event featuring his business partner Tony Robbins along with other thought leaders. Download and listen now. Sign up for Dean's Mastermind event: Thrive10.com Connect with Alison: Facebook: @alisonjprince ...
How to Use TikTok to Increase Online Sales
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOkay, we are talking TikTok today on the podcast with two women who are putting it to work in growing their online businesses. Yep—you read that right. Listen, I know that a lot of people think about TikTok as kind of the social media wild west. In a way, maybe it is, because entrepreneurs like you and me are working to figure it out. (Admittedly watching a couple of talking cat videos here and there.) So imagine me chatting with two of my favorite eCommerce business owners (Mae Cee an...
How to Increase Online Sales by Doing Less Work
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBI don’t know a single person out there that doesn’t want to increase their online sales. Heck--why on earth would you be in eCommerce if you DIDN’T want to be more profitable? My guess is that you’re working REALLY HARD to hit your profitability goals in your online store. That you’re doing everything possible and that you’re trying to get everything precisely right. Well, social media expert Elise Darma is back on the podcast with me to talk about why doing LESS work is one of the bes...
From $300 in the Bank to Going Viral on TikTok for Handmade Products She Sells Online
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB“It’s like a big warm hug.” Okay, how do you argue with a sentiment like that? You don’t—which is why Tien Nguyen has seen such incredible eCommerce success with her soft, customized and beautiful hand knitted blankets. My friend, as you’ll learn on today’s podcast, Tien didn’t always have that level of success. In fact, when she first joined the 0-100K System—one of the courses I teach—she only had $300 in her bank account. THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Can you imagine? But she took a lea...
5 Reasons You’re Procrastinating in Your Online Business
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDo you ever procrastinate? Or maybe overthink things a little too much? Or do you allow yourself to become a tiny bit distracted when really you should be working on your online business? My friend, I have BEEN there way too many times to count. Especially when I need to post a product. Yep—even after all this time I can stare at a blank screen, my fingers hovering over the keyboard, and come up with about 135 things I could be doing outside or in the house. Like taking our dog Goose ...
Start Selling T-Shirts Online with These 5 Tips
June 21, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWhenever someone comes to me about selling t-shirts online, but are afraid to get started because they hear that the product is “saturated…” …I kinda can’t help myself. I laugh. And the REASON I laugh is because I know Mae Cee. Mae has CRUSHED selling t-shirts online. She and her kids have worked together to take their company from basically a print business in their living room to a 7-figure company. Her shirts are produced in small batches, and she only uses quality products to cr...
Are TikTok and Reels Really Necessary for Ecommerce Brands?
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBForgive me if I start these show notes with one word: ugh. I do not like social media. Okay—wait. It’s not that I don’t like social media. It’s that I would about a billion times rather be working on product development or helping my students launch their online stores than making videos. Truth: TikTok nearly TRAUMATIZED me. My friend, the very idea of me having to dance and point…oh dear heavens...makes me want to lie down. And the thing is, so many of my students are the same way. T...
Where to Find Products to Sell Online
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBMy friend! Thank you for joining me on the podcast today. I think you’ll be glad you did, because I have yet another great guest—and we’re chatting about where to buy products to sell online. Posey Duncan is one of my students, and she is one of those people who has a never-give-up spirit. As you’ll hear, she’s had kind of a crazy pants experience getting her business license…but she is NOT backing down. I love her tenacity! This podcast is the third in a series of hotseats (random stu...
Finding a Niche to Drive Online Store Success
May 31, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBI’m not sure who originally coined the phrase “the riches are in the niches,” but can we all just agree that they were a genius? I mean, whether you pronounce it “nitch” or “neesh”, the fact is that when you’re looking to sell products online, the more drilled down you can get when it comes to your customers, the better. Which is why I’m psyched to have Maria Simpson as a guest on this week’s episode. Maria found a profitable niche just by looking around her. Her customer base boils dow...