Bring Your Product Idea to Life
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -WINNER! Best Business Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards
Do you (or do you want to) create and sell your own physical products?
Would you like to learn from, and be inspired by, other products business owners, who aren’t much further along than you are?
This is the podcast to listen to if you’re getting started selling products, or you’d like to create your own products to sell. It's a podcast for small business owners, makers and creators, from small business owners!
Whatever stage you’re at, there’s plenty of friendly, practical advice and inspirational stories - from product creators not much further along than you are.
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Should I source my product overseas?
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI can’t tell you what’s best for you and your product, but I can tell you that I have sourced products from the UK, USA, China and India and all are possible! You can read the entire blog post here. Today I cover: The pros and cons of sourcing in your own country The pros and cons of sourcing your product overseas How to overcome some of the challenges of sourcing overseas If you do need to (or decide to) source your product overseas, here are some ways around the disadvantages I’ve s...
A family-run products business – with Keisha Shah, Teddo Play
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBTeddo Play® is a family-run business that loves to help children to become naturally enthusiastic about learning. They encourage children to gain a lifelong love for knowledge and learning for their all-round development through their play-based learning methods. Keisha & Amit, the wife & husband team behind Teddo Play® have created a concept where they create many varieties of premium play-based educational learning cards to suit children of all ages, needs and abilities. They’re both very...
A family-run products business - with Keisha Shah, Teddo Play
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBTeddo Play® is a family-run business that loves to help children to become naturally enthusiastic about learning. They encourage children to gain a lifelong love for knowledge and learning for their all-round development through their play-based learning methods. Keisha & Amit, the wife & husband team behind Teddo Play® have created a concept where they create many varieties of premium play-based educational learning cards to suit children of all ages, needs and abilities. They’re both very p...
Finding a great supplier to create your product
July 03, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MBEPISODE NOTES You can read the entire blog post here. (https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/common-questions-about-sourcing-a-product/) Today I give the answers to these questions: Can I source products myself? Do I need to source from China? What do I need? How do I stay safe? USEFUL RESOURCES Episode 12 - How to write a product specification (https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-write-a-product-specification-for-a-physical-product/) Blog post - Do I need to find an overseas...
How to find a supplier to create your product
July 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBCan I source products myself? Absolutely! It just takes time, patience and a clear idea of what you’re looking for. Do I need to source from China, or somewhere else overseas? My honest answer is maybe. (Sorry!) It’ll really depend on your product. Manufacturing costs can be lower overseas – but shipping will be higher, and you’ll have to pay customs fees, which may offset any cost savings. There’s definitely an appeal with products ‘made in the UK’. (I’ll bet you sometimes see that o...
Opening a physical store - with Kate Tompsett
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBKate Tompsett is a designer and business owner, running Happy & Glorious as both an online and a high street shop. She sells British made gifts, art and homeware, some of which she designs herself, and in less socially distant times, also hosts creative workshops in the space. Listen in to hear Kate share: How and why she got started (1:40) Her store’s environmental policy (3:55) The criteria for products that make it into her store (5:11) Knowing your ideal customer (6:25) Finding British ma...
How to open a shop – with Kate Tompsett
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBKate Tompsett is a designer and business owner, running Happy & Glorious as both an online and a high street shop. She sells British made gifts, art and homeware, some of which she designs herself, and in less socially distant times, also hosts creative workshops in the space. Listen in to hear Kate share: How and why she got started (1:40) Her store’s environmental policy (3:55) The criteria for products that make it into her store (5:11) Knowing your ideal customer (6:25) Finding Bri...
How to open a shop - with Kate Tompsett
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBKate Tompsett is a designer and business owner, running Happy & Glorious as both an online and a high street shop. She sells British made gifts, art and homeware, some of which she designs herself, and in less socially distant times, also hosts creative workshops in the space. Listen in to hear Kate share: How and why she got started (1:40) Her store’s environmental policy (3:55) The criteria for products that make it into her store (5:11) Knowing your ideal customer (6:25) Finding British ma...
Things I've learnt in 4 years of running a products business
June 19, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 33.2 MBFour years ago I started selling my own range of premium bamboo baby products at Tiny Chipmunk. It’s fair to say it wasn’t an easy process (as my early blog posts will show!) Today I share my story, including why I got started and more on my background. I also tell you the top three things I’ve learnt and how I can work with you and support you now, to help you in your own product creation journey. USEFUL RESOURCES https://www.tinychipmunk.com/ (Tiny Chipmunk) https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/...
Things I’ve learnt in 4 years of running a products business
June 19, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFour years ago I started selling my own range of premium bamboo baby products at Tiny Chipmunk. It’s fair to say it wasn’t an easy process (as my early blog posts will show!) Today I share my story, including why I got started and more on my background. I also tell you the top three things I’ve learnt and how I can work with you and support you now, to help you in your own product creation journey. USEFUL RESOURCES Tiny Chipmunk My blog My product creation and validation online cour...
Creating a products business by sourcing and curating – with Lynsey Pollard
June 12, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBLynsey Pollard, Little Box of Books, sells inclusive and representative children’s story books to families, schools and businesses. Lynsey curates, rather than creates, her products. This is a great look at a different kind of products business - and one that’s really making a difference. Listen in to hear Lynsey share: What inspired her to start her business (1:26) How children learn from books (4:00) The importance of children seeing themselves in stories (5:21) How she set up her bu...
Creating a products business by sourcing and curating - with Lynsey Pollard
June 12, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBLynsey Pollard, Little Box of Books, sells inclusive and representative children’s story books to families, schools and businesses. Lynsey curates, rather than creates, her products. This is a great look at a different kind of products business - and one that’s really making a difference. Listen in to hear Lynsey share: What inspired her to start her business (1:26) How children learn from books (4:00) The importance of children seeing themselves in stories (5:21) How she set up her business ...
How to write a product specification
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBWhat is a product specification and why do you need one? A product specification is a full description of your product, what it is, what it consists of, what it does, etc. This would give a potential supplier all the information they need to confirm whether they can meet your brief and what it’ll cost. What do to first If you’re thinking about writing your product specification then I hope you’ve already carried out some customer and market research. If not, try some of the blog pos...
How to write a product specification for a physical product
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBhttps://blog.tinychipmunk.com/how-to-write-a-product-specification-for-a-physical-product/ (You can read the entire blog post here.) What is a product specification and why do you need one? A product specification is a full description of your product, what it is, what it consists of, what it does, etc. This would give a potential supplier all the information they need to confirm whether they can meet your brief and what it’ll cost. What do to first If you’re thinking about writing your pr...
Mindset shifts to help you get ‘unstuck’ on your product creation journey - with Emma Jefferys
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBProduct creation is a journey and it’s common to get lost, or stuck along the way. If that sounds like you, and for some reason you’ve stalled, we’re here to help! Emma Jefferys is a qualified coach, NLP practitioner and Emotional Intelligence expert. She specialises in helping people get out of their own way in all things life and business and trades under the name of Action Woman as in her words “nothing changes if nothing changes”. https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/4-mindset-shifts-to-keep-...
Mindset shifts to help you get ‘unstuck’ on your product creation journey – with Emma Jefferys
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBProduct creation is a journey and it’s common to get lost, or stuck along the way. If that sounds like you, and for some reason you’ve stalled, we’re here to help! Emma Jefferys is a qualified coach, NLP practitioner and Emotional Intelligence expert. She specialises in helping people get out of their own way in all things life and business and trades under the name of Action Woman as in her words “nothing changes if nothing changes”. READ THIS AS A BLOG POST Listen in to hear us cover:...
How much does it cost to launch a physical product?
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBhttps://blog.tinychipmunk.com/the-costs-product-consultant/ (You can read the entire blog post here.) I’m going to talk about the costs you need to consider when creating your physical product and how to find out what they’ll be. Here’s what I’ll cover: Production Packaging Shipping Import Fees PLUS the other costs you may not think to include Just a note that now you know what your product will cost to produce, to work out if it’ll be profitable for you, you need to work out what you can ac...
How much does it cost to create a product?
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBYou can read the entire blog post here. I’m going to talk about the costs you need to consider when creating your product and how to find out what they’ll be. Here’s what I’ll cover: Production Packaging Shipping Import Fees PLUS the other costs you may not think to include Just a note that now you know what your product will cost to produce, to work out if it’ll be profitable for you, you need to work out what you can actually sell it for. Listen in to hear why I suggest thinking a...
How to carry out your own customer and market research – with Abbey Teunis
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBAbbey Teunis is the Founder and Director of Embark Insight. She works for companies, speaking to their potential customers on their behalf to get an insight on what they think about their brand, products and advertising. I’ve talked about research and validation before and I was so delighted to meet Abbey, as she really is an expert in this area. You can read the entire blog post here. Listen in to hear: What Embark Insight is and what Abbey does (1:30) How you know who your ideal cust...
How to carry out your own customer and market research - with Abbey Teunis
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 27.8 MBhttps://blog.tinychipmunk.com/arry-out-your-own-customer-and-market-research/ (You can read the entire blog post here.) Abbey Teunis is the Founder and Director of Embark Insight. She works for companies, speaking to their potential customers on their behalf to get an insight on what they think about their brand, products and advertising. I’ve talked about research and validation before and I was so delighted to meet Abbey, as she really is an expert in this area. Listen in to hear: What Emba...
Common misconceptions about creating a product to sell (and how to overcome them)
May 08, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBHere are some of the things you may have heard about creating a product to sell, that just aren't true. You can read the entire blog post here. 1. I can create a product, list it on Amazon and make a fortune That just isn’t the case. (Sorry.) If you truly believe this, I want you to think about your motivation for launching a physical product and what you expect from it. Don’t get me wrong, it is possible to make good money - but you definitely need to know how to do it well. Amazon f...
Common misconceptions about launching a physical product (and how to overcome them)
May 08, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBhttps://blog.tinychipmunk.com/launch_your_physical_product/ (You can read the entire blog post here.) Here are some of the things you may have heard about creating a product to sell, that just aren't true. 1. I can create a product, list it on Amazon and make a fortune That just isn’t the case. (Sorry.) If you truly believe this, I want you to think about your motivation for launching a physical product and what you expect from it. Don’t get me wrong, it is possible to make good money - but ...
The reality of a ‘successful’ products business – with Lauren Hampshire, The Milky Tee Company
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBLauren Hampshire is the founder of the Milky Tee Company, selling trendy and unique breastfeeding tops with hidden zips. Lauren is a mum-of-two who struggled to find practical, comfortable and stylish clothes to breastfeed in – so she decided to design her own! She’s doing amazing things, including winning the Paypal International Award and having lunch with Richard Branson. Today she’s going to talk to us about how she got started and how what you see isn’t always the reality... Listen i...
The reality of a 'successful' products business - with Lauren Hampshire, The Milky Tee Company
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBLauren Hampshire is the founder of the Milky Tee Company, selling trendy and unique breastfeeding tops with hidden zips. Lauren is a mum-of-two who struggled to find practical, comfortable and stylish clothes to breastfeed in – so she decided to design her own! She’s doing amazing things, including winning the Paypal International Award and having lunch with Richard Branson. Today she’s going to talk to us about how she got started and how what you see isn’t always the reality... Listen in to...
How (and why) to validate your product ideas
April 24, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBYou can read the entire blog post here - it goes into lots more detail around online research. Before spending any money on creating or sourcing your product, I would suggest doing some validation to see whether your product has the potential to make a profit. It doesn’t matter how much (or little) it costs to create your product if you’ll never see a penny of it again. Doing this work can help you feel more confident about investing the money in the first place. Remember, I’ve been ther...
Want to create a product? 4 things to do first
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.5 MBSo you have a product idea? Maybe even inspired by our last episode! Sometimes you can get excited and just plough ahead with it. I kind of did that, back in he day, albeit with the limited time I had available. Before you spend any time or money, here are a few things I suggest doing. https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/4-things-to-consider-before-creating-your-product/ (You can read the entire blog post here.) 1. Know who your customer is - and find them! Take 5-10 minutes to really think about t...
Want to create a product to sell? 4 things to do first
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBSo you have a product idea? Maybe even inspired by our last episode! Sometimes you can get excited and just plough ahead with it. I kind of did that, back in he day, albeit with the limited time I had available. Before you spend any time or money, here are a few things I suggest doing. You can read the entire blog post here. 1. Know who your customer is - and find them! Take 5-10 minutes to really think about the person your product is aimed at and this will really pay off a bit later. ...
How Silke created her resilience cards (and a new revenue stream)
April 10, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBSilke Thistlewood helps women adjust to motherhood through realistic self care and everyday resilience tools. I actually interviewed Silke for my blog around a year ago, but her story is so good I wanted you to hear her share it. She’s a great example of someone creating something they need and using it to help others. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and her great advice. We jump around a bit, laugh a bit and I ask Silke one question that completely floored her... Listen in to he...
Products businesses and Coronavirus – can you still sell?
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOver the past few weeks the world has changed – a lot, for everyone. If you sell products, you might well have questions about what you can and should be doing now. These are just my thoughts, but I hope they help you. Read this as a blog post here. Should I continue to sell my products? Overall - yes, but there are things to consider. If you have a physical shop, or you usually sell your products in stores (or at markets and pop-ups) then this may need to stop for now (depending on what...
Products businesses and Coronavirus - can you still sell?
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOver the past few weeks the world has changed – a lot, for everyone. If you sell products, you might well have questions about what you can and should be doing now. These are just my thoughts, but I hope they help you. https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/product-consultant-coronavirus-can-you-sell/ (Read this as a blog post here.) Should I continue to sell my products? Overall - yes, but there are things to consider. If you have a physical shop, or you usually sell your products in stores (or at ma...
5 simple ways to come up with product ideas
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBDo you like the idea of selling products, but have no idea what? Maybe you were inspired by our last episode (check it out if you haven’t already). (I have 10 reasons why it’s great, right here!) If you’re stuck for inspiration, no problem! Here are 5 simple ways to help you find brilliant new product ideas. Read the transcript 1.Think about the things you already use and how you could improve them You’ve probably had the experience of buying, or using something and just knowing it coul...
10 great reasons to sell physical products
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 25.3 MBFor the past few years I’ve been selling bamboo baby products on Amazon, and my own website. Before that I taught yoga and way before that I had a career in corporate communications. Of everything I’ve done (and it has been varied) selling physical products has been the thing I’ve found most exciting and enjoyable. If I’m honest, selling my own products started out as more of a necessity than a passion. With two children at home (one just a tiny baby) and an existing children’s yoga business ...
10 great reasons to create products to sell
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 24.6 MBFor the past few years I’ve been selling bamboo baby products on Amazon, and my own website. Before that I taught yoga and way before that I had a career in corporate communications. Of everything I’ve done (and it has been varied) selling physical products has been the thing I’ve found most exciting and enjoyable. If I’m honest, selling my own products started out as more of a necessity than a passion. With two children at home (one just a tiny baby) and an existing children’s yoga busines...
10 great reasons to sell products
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MBFor the past few years I’ve been selling bamboo baby products on Amazon, and my own website. Before that I taught yoga and way before that I had a career in corporate communications. Of everything I’ve done (and it has been varied) selling physical products has been the thing I’ve found most exciting and enjoyable. If I’m honest, selling my own products started out as more of a necessity than a passion. With two children at home (one just a tiny baby) and an existing children’s yoga business ...
What is Bring your Product Ideas to Life?
March 11, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBFind out more about me, how and why I launched my own brand of baby products, and why I’ve been inspired to create this podcast. I know it’s hard, overwhelming and confusing - but I really want to help you with your product creation journey and I’m here for you all the way! Read the transcript USEFUL RESOURCES My blog - blog.tinychipmunk.com My products - tinychipmunk.com My website - vickiweinberg.com LET’S CONNECT Come and find me on Instagram - @vickiweinberg_product_creation Wor...