Do you often get requests for FREE products from bloggers, the media, stores or other people who are interested in "trying" out your brand? And do you know when to say YES or NO to a free product request? If not, listen to today's episode as I answer today's question from Joy:
Question: Hi Andreea, Love your site!! Recently I have been contacted by quite a few people who would like to try my products before they buy. A couple of them were actual bloggers who will post product reviews, the others are just looking for a handout. How should I respond? I was thinking of being honest and saying that I am a handcrafter, not a big business and cannot afford to send samples or something to that effect. Please help! I don't know where they are getting my name from! Thanks, Joy 
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027 - Should you send out free samples of your products?

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In today's episode, you'll learn about setting realistic expectations when it comes to your PR efforts.
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Setting realistic expectations when it comes to PR

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Here's a link to the article on "How to start an affiliate program for your e-commerce store"
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Are you currently looking for a bookkeeping solution for your business? If so, I highly recommend Bench. I have been using them for more than two years now and they make my monthly bookkeeping AND yearly tax filing so easy. Get a professional bookkeeper at a price you can afford, tax filing, banking, and real human support. Bench is the all-in-one financial solution your business deserves.
As a friend of Launch Grow Joy, you’ll receive a free month of any Bench plan and save up to $599 in addition to your free trial. To start your trial, visit http://www.launchgrowjoy.com/bench.
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Affiliate marketing and PR/Publicity - What you need to know

In today's episode, you'll learn what products to pitch to National, Local and Regional magazines this month. If you have an ecommerce brand, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you can get the latest PR tips and publicity strategies. 
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Are you currently looking for a bookkeeping solution for your business? If so, I highly recommend Bench. I have been using them for more than two years now and they make my monthly bookkeeping AND yearly tax filing so easy. Get a professional bookkeeper at a price you can afford, tax filing, banking, and real human support. Bench is the all-in-one financial solution your business deserves.
As a friend of Launch Grow Joy, you’ll receive a free month of any Bench plan and save up to $599 in addition to your free trial. To start your trial, visit http://www.launchgrowjoy.com/bench.
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Pitches THESE products to magazines in September!

Welcome back to another season of The Launch Grow Joy Show. This season, you'll hear about Holiday gift guides, how to pitch your products to the media, as well as some new developments in the PR world. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Are you currently looking for a bookkeeping solution for your business? If so, I highly recommend Bench. I have been using them for more than two years now and they make my monthly bookkeeping AND yearly tax filing so easy. Get a professional bookkeeper at a price you can afford, tax filing, banking, and real human support. Bench is the all-in-one financial solution your business deserves.
As a friend of Launch Grow Joy, you’ll receive a free month of any Bench plan and save up to $599 in addition to your free trial. To start your trial, visit http://www.launchgrowjoy.com/bench.
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027 - Should you send out free samples of your products?

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