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387 – Here’s Your Entrance into Wholesale (Even as a Young Handmade Small Business) with Amber Christian


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Today, we’re talking wholesale but in a way that’s different from any discussions we’ve had before. This one is going to open your eyes to new possibilities for your business.
You may have thought your business is too new or small to consider this selling option. But not necessarily so!
In fact, what you’ll learn in this episode is a way to get your business into the wholesale arena with guidance and structure specially designed for you – the smaller handmade product maker specifically.
Because the holidays are approaching so quickly, I bumped this interview up to get this information into your hands in time for you to take action on it for this holiday season.
Huge potential awaits. So without further delay, let’s dive in!
Amber Christian is the new owner of both Stockabl and Handmade Seller magazine. She comes from a technology background, having spent over 20 years implementing technology solutions.
Given that, she brings her finance, supply chain, and technology insights and expertise to our handmade product community. In fact, her career has been spent bridging the gap between different industries and functions and she sees lots of potential within the whole landscape of handmade.
She's told by many she has an innate ability to make boring topics pretty fun!
How To Get Started With Wholesale
Listen to the full episode to discover:
  • How to establish your retail presence
  • When is the right time to get into wholesale?
  • The essential basics you need to nail before you try wholesale
  • The right type of business that supports wholesale pricing
  • How to educate the retailer on selling your products
  • Which products are right for wholesale?
  • The importance of making things easy for retailers
  • And lots more!

  • Tune in now to learn exactly how you can get started with wholesale now - even if your business is new or small!
    Resources Mentioned
    • Handmade Seller Magazine
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    • Amber's Contact Links
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