Gift Basket Business
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -The place to explore the triumphs, challenges, and experiences gift basket business designers face in this wildly creative industry. Hosted by Shirley George Frazier, the world's gift basket business expert, author, and chief basketologist at GiftBasketBusiness.com.
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Episodes
How to Add Gift Baskets to Your Shop | Episode 16
November 02, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIf creating gift baskets in your store, using inventory currently stocked on shelves, is a revenue stream you want to add, then this episode is for you. Hear what it takes to set up a gift basket section where staff makes gift baskets for delivery and shipping while the section acts as marketing to draw customer attention and added sales. You'll find out: If gift baskets make sense as an addition Where to create space in your store How to offer premade and customized options Which staf...
Social Media Marketing in 9 Steps
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat is the process to create a marketing schedule for social media that delivers results? This episode reveals nine steps to follow for online success. Some of what you'll discover includes: Deciding when to post Creating a content calendar Maximizing your time Checking results Finding help If you want social media to play a strong part in your gift basket marketing program, and you don't know how to start with positive outcomes in mind, this episode is for you. Support the show (htt...
Social Media Marketing in 9 Steps | Episode 15
October 26, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat is the process to create a marketing schedule for social media that delivers results? This episode reveals nine steps to follow for online success. Some of what you'll discover includes: Deciding when to post Creating a content calendar Maximizing your time Checking results Finding help If you want social media to play a strong part in your gift basket marketing program, and you don't know how to start with positive outcomes in mind, this episode is for you. Support the show
Holiday Themes that Sell Fast | Episode 14
October 19, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDeciding what customers will buy for friends and family members, and corporate buyers as well, for end-of-year celebrations won't be a puzzle after hearing this episode. You'll hear not only seven holiday theme names but also which products to consider including as part of each design. Containers and added complementary items are also featured. Create a bounty of beautiful designs that increase your income while adding smiles on the faces of customers and recipients, too. Thank you for sub...
Holiday Themes that Sell Fast
October 19, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDeciding what customers will buy for friends and family members, and corporate buyers as well, for end-of-year celebrations won't be a puzzle after hearing this episode. You'll hear not only seven holiday theme names but also which products to consider including as part of each design. Containers and added complementary items are also featured. Create a bounty of beautiful designs that increase your income while adding smiles on the faces of customers and recipients, too. Support the show ...
Testimonials - Why You Need Them, How to Get Them | Episode 13
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBYou can write and talk all day to prospects and followers about the beauty and value of your gift baskets, but nothing sells your gorgeous creations more than feedback, in word and video, from customers who are satisfied with their orders. What are ways to get glowing comments, and where do you add them to boost your income? This episode reveals four tried-and-true methods. Long-time designers, you'll also learn a lot in this discussion so sales exceed your own expectations. Support the show
Testimonials - Why You Need Them, How to Get Them
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBYou can write and talk all day to prospects and followers about the beauty and value of your gift baskets, but nothing sells your gorgeous creations more than feedback, in word and video, from customers who are satisfied with their orders. What are ways to get glowing comments, and where do you add them to boost your income? This episode reveals four tried-and-true methods. Long-time designers, you'll also learn a lot in this discussion so sales exceed your own expectations. Support the sh...
Your Five Step Guide to Ship Gift Baskets
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIf you don't have a procedure to ship gift baskets out of your area, that beautiful design may arrive mangled, torn, and completely damaged. This episode lays out the formula to: Choose the right equipment and supplies Properly wrap the gift basket Select a shipper Ask about shipping processes Learn what to do whether delivered, delayed, and lost At the end you'll know how to proceed so your gift baskets arrive in pristine condition no matter where you ship. The accompanying video is ...
Your Five Step Guide to Ship Gift Baskets | Episode 12
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIf you don't have a procedure to ship gift baskets out of your area, that beautiful design may arrive mangled, torn, and completely damaged. This episode lays out the formula to: Choose the right equipment and supplies Properly wrap the gift basket Select a shipper Ask about shipping processes Learn what to do whether delivered, delayed, and lost At the end you'll know how to proceed so your gift baskets arrive in pristine condition no matter where you ship. The accompanying video is ...
Everything You Want to Know About Deliveries
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBYou make the gift basket and then deliver it to the smiling recipient. Sounds easy, right? Wait a minute - there can be problems along the way. How do you secure the gift in the car? Who delivers if you cannot? What if the person isn't home? There's a lot more to delivering gift baskets than you imagine. This episode uncovers multiple methods to make sure your beautiful designs arrive safely and answers questions to problems designers ask me to answer. Gift Basket Business Community - https...
Everything You Want to Know About Deliveries | Episode 11
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBYou make the gift basket and then deliver it to the smiling recipient. Sounds easy, right? Wait a minute - there can be problems along the way. How do you secure the gift in the car? Who delivers if you cannot? What if the person isn't home? There's a lot more to delivering gift baskets than you imagine. This episode uncovers multiple methods to make sure your beautiful designs arrive safely and answers questions to problems designers ask me to answer. Gift Basket Business Community - https...
What to Consider Before You Donate Gift Baskets
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBNow that your business is established, people and companies are targeting you for donations. What are your donation rules, and how do you decide who will receive and who will not? That's what you'll learn in this episode, including how to separate genuine receivers from people looking for freebies. Seasoned designers will hear a healthy dose of information to make sure they accompany donated gift baskets to swanky events. The new gift basket community mentioned is located at https://marketin...
What to Consider Before You Donate Gift Baskets | Episode 10
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBNow that your business is established, people and companies are targeting you for donations. What are your donation rules, and how do you decide who will receive and who will not? That's what you'll learn in this episode, including how to separate genuine receivers from people looking for freebies. Seasoned designers will hear a healthy dose of information to make sure they accompany donated gift baskets to swanky events. The new gift basket community mentioned is located at https://marketin...
How to Get Paid With or Without a Website
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBCollecting cash in any format and location requires planning if you expect to make money. How do you set it all up so the process is efficient and as professional as your beautiful designs? This episode reveals the many ways to get paid online, by phone, and in person whether you have a website or don't yet have one established. You'll hear many options to keep your sales in the black and problems from occurring. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
How to Get Paid With or Without a Website | Episode 9
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBCollecting cash in any format and location requires planning if you expect to make money. How do you set it all up so the process is efficient and as professional as your beautiful designs? This episode reveals the many ways to get paid online, by phone, and in person whether you have a website or don't yet have one established. You'll hear many options to keep your sales in the black and problems from occurring. Support the show
Three Ways to Market That Work and Three That Don't
September 07, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat does it take to convince prospects to become customers? That's what you'll hear in this episode that's all about basic marketing options you can take right now to increase your income. You'll hear three easy ways to position your business for sales and three more ways that seem good but produce dismal results. Long-time designers will hear three methods to optimize their marketing for wider visibility and sales. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
Three Ways to Market That Work and Three That Don't | Episode 8
September 07, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat does it take to convince prospects to become customers? That's what you'll hear in this episode that's all about basic marketing options you can take right now to increase your income. You'll hear three easy ways to position your business for sales and three more ways that seem good but produce dismal results. Long-time designers will hear three methods to optimize their marketing for wider visibility and sales. Support the show
Where to Find Cash to Buy What You Need | Episode 7
August 31, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat types of companies give grants to aspiring and current entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses? That's what we uncover in this episode. You'll hear the names of 10 organizations that have given cash and ways you can find grants locally and worldwide. There's also bonus information on items you can get free of charge.This is an episode you want to hear if someone else's money will help you make and sell gift baskets. Support the show
Where to Find Cash to Buy What You Need
August 31, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat types of companies give grants to aspiring and current entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses? That's what we uncover in this episode. You'll hear the names of 10 organizations that have given cash and ways you can find grants locally and worldwide. There's also bonus information on items you can get free of charge.This is an episode you want to hear if someone else's money will help you make and sell gift baskets. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
Finding and Buying from Wholesalers, Suppliers, and Retailers
August 24, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhere can gift basket products be found, items that are of high quality and low cost? That's what you'll learn in this episode. How to search online, where to uncover specialty foods, and what credentials to give local suppliers so you can purchase on the spot. You'll also find out what not to do when viewing items at certain retail stores. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
Finding and Buying from Wholesalers, Suppliers, and Retailers | Episode 6
August 24, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhere can gift basket products be found, items that are of high quality and low cost? That's what you'll learn in this episode. How to search online, where to uncover specialty foods, and what credentials to give local suppliers so you can purchase on the spot. You'll also find out what not to do when viewing items at certain retail stores. Support the show
The Ultimate Paperwork Guide to Start Your Business
August 17, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBStarting a gift basket business takes more than buying baskets, shred, and food. You also need documents as your main foundation ensuring that you are a true business owner. Find out which 12 tasks are critical to begin no matter where in the world you're located. Also revealed are five business opportunities that increase revenue for long-time designers. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
The Ultimate Paperwork Guide to Start Your Business | Episode 5
August 17, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBStarting a gift basket business takes more than buying baskets, shred, and food. You also need documents as your main foundation ensuring that you are a true business owner. Find out which 12 tasks are critical to begin no matter where in the world you're located. Also revealed are five business opportunities that increase revenue for long-time designers. Support the show
Five Gift Basket Themes that Sell Every Day
August 10, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIf you're having a tough time getting customers to buy your gift baskets, the problem may be that you're not offering what they need most of the time. Which gifts and baskets are important to have ready and waiting at a moment's notice? That's what we discuss in this episode. In the second half, we'll uncover six industries that boost sales for seasoned designers. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
Five Gift Basket Themes that Sell Every Day | Episode 4
August 10, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIf you're having a tough time getting customers to buy your gift baskets, the problem may be that you're not offering what they need most of the time. Which gifts and baskets are important to have ready and waiting at a moment's notice? That's what we discuss in this episode. In the second half, we'll uncover six industries that boost sales for seasoned designers. Support the show
10 Must Haves to Make and Sell Gift Baskets, Part 1
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode 1. What items create the perfect foundation to start a successful gift basket business? You need more than an idea, and this broadcast reveals the products, supplies, and support to set up for long-time rewards. Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
10 Must Haves to Make and Sell Gift Baskets, Part 1 | Episode 2
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode 1. What items create the perfect foundation to start a successful gift basket business? You need more than an idea, and this broadcast reveals the products, supplies, and support to set up for long-time rewards. Support the show
10 Must Haves to Make and Sell Gift Baskets, Part 2 | Episode 3
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEpisode 1A. In this second half, we explore 10 things required for a designer at the five-year mark or more to streamline the business for growth. The stakes for success get higher at this level! Support the show
10 Must Haves to Make and Sell Gift Baskets, Part 2
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEpisode 1A. In this second half, we explore 10 things required for a designer at the five-year mark or more to streamline the business for growth. The stakes for success get higher at this level! Support the show (https://paypal.me/sgf)
Gift Basket Business Introduction
July 24, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBWhether you make gift baskets at home, in a commercial space, or in a retail store, this Gift Basket Business podcast is for you. This introduction brings gift basket designers worldwide together to uncover the ideas, insights, triumphs, challenges, and much more that occurs in this creative industry. I'm Shirley George Frazier, author and chief basketologist at GiftBasketBusiness.com. In four minutes I reveal what we'll discuss that's of interest to beginners and experts, too. You'll als...
Gift Basket Business Introduction | Episode 1
July 24, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBWhether you make gift baskets at home, in a commercial space, or in a retail store, this Gift Basket Business podcast is for you. This introduction brings gift basket designers worldwide together to uncover the ideas, insights, triumphs, challenges, and much more that occurs in this creative industry. I'm Shirley George Frazier, author and chief basketologist at GiftBasketBusiness.com. In four minutes I reveal what we'll discuss that's of interest to beginners and experts, too. You'll als...