Are you unsure whether to choose a free or professional Amazon selling plan?

This episode dives into the key differences between the two options to help you make an informed decision.

This episode aims to clarify which selling plan might be best suited for your needs, whether you're just starting out or ready to scale your business.

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What does inventing a product really look like behind the scenes?

In this episode, I’m joined by Zoe Chapman, inventor of The Whizzer, the world’s first compact, unisex portable toilet. Zoe shares how a very real parenting problem turned into inventing a product that’s now used by families, campers, travellers and adults with medical needs.

We talk openly about the realities of building a product based business, from manufacturing and protecting your idea, to appearing on Dragon’s Den, selling on Amazon, and managing growth without big budgets or a team.

This is a friendly, honest conversation for anyone thinking about inventing a product, or already building one and wondering if what they’re experiencing is normal.

In this episode, we cover

1. How Zoe went from an idea on paper to inventing a product people genuinely need
2. Knowing when there’s enough demand to take a product to market
3. What manufacturing really involves when you don’t have funding
4. The reality of Dragon’s Den, before filming and after it airs
5. Selling on Amazon, visibility, margins and learning as you go
6. Burnout, resilience and why your why matters more than anything

If you’re building a product business and feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you feel reassured, informed and far less alone.

Find Zoe here

www.whizzer.co.uk

Instagram handles @kiddiwhizz @whizzer_world

Facebook: Kiddiwhizz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-a-chapman

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and meeting Zoe

03:00 The problem that led to inventing a product

08:40 Validating the idea and understanding demand

13:00 Manufacturing, factories and protecting your product

20:10 Behind the scenes of Dragon’s Den

25:00 What happens after the show airs

35:00 Selling on Amazon and managing margins

50:00 Lessons learned, burnout and resilience

01:03:15 Final advice for product based founders

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In this episode, I’m joined by cognitive strategist Natalie Mackenzie to talk about something we often overlook in business: cognitive health and how your brain influences the way you work every single day.

Natalie explains what cognitive health actually means in simple, practical terms, and how things like memory, attention and focus affect your productivity, energy and decision making. We also talk about how modern life impacts your ability to concentrate, why some tasks feel harder than others, and how becoming more aware of your own thinking patterns can completely change the way you run your business.

If you have ever felt foggy, overwhelmed, distracted or mentally tired, this conversation will really help you understand what might be going on and how you can support your brain long term. Natalie also shares simple strategies to protect cognitive health for entrepreneurs so that you can work in a way that feels more sustainable and enjoyable.

• What cognitive health really means and why it matters

• How your brain function impacts your business

• Why focus and memory sometimes feel harder than they should

• Signs of overwhelm and decision fatigue

• Practical ways to support your brain while running a business

00:00 Welcome and introduction

03:30 What cognitive health means for entrepreneurs

09:20 Memory, attention and everyday brain function

16:45 Focus, habits and why strategies work differently for everyone

25:10 Leaning into strengths and outsourcing

36:40 Overwhelm and decision fatigue

47:30 Supporting long term brain and business health

Find Natalie Here:

Website: https://thecognitivestrategist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecognitivestrategist/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mackenzie-15a66235/

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

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If you sell physical products and take your own photos (or know you probably should), this episode will really help.

Vicki is joined by Karen Moreland, who works with product sellers, Etsy shop owners and Amazon sellers who need good photos but don’t want to become photographers. This conversation is very practical and reassuring, especially if photography feels confusing, technical or just another thing on your never-ending to-do list.

You’ll hear:

1. Why you don’t need expensive equipment or a fancy camera to get decent product photos
2. The most common mistakes product sellers make with their photos – and how to fix them simply
3. How small changes to lighting and angles can make a big difference to how professional your products look
4. Why showing size, scale and how a product is used really matters for sales
5. How to stop aiming for “perfect” and actually get your photos done
6. Simple editing tweaks you can make on your phone without overthinking it

Karen explains everything in a very straightforward, no-jargon way and focuses on results rather than technical photography rules. If you’ve ever gone down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to “learn photography” and come away more confused than when you started, this episode will feel like a relief.

It’s a great listen if you want your product photos to look clearer, more professional and more trustworthy — without spending a fortune or learning a whole new skill.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Karen Moreland Website https://karenmoreland.com

Karen Moreland TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@karen_moreland

Karen Moreland Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@karenmorelandphotography

Karen Moreland https://www.pinterest.com/karenmorelandphoto

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

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This week’s episode is a Q&A, covering the questions I hear time and time again from people selling or thinking about selling on Amazon.

I dive into topics like:

• the biggest mistakes new sellers make

• choosing between FBA and FBM

• how to improve visibility and reach page one

• knowing if your pricing is truly competitive

• whether Amazon is still worth it in 2026

Even if you’ve been selling for a while, these are still the questions that shape better decisions, stronger foundations and more confident growth.

If there’s something you’d like me to cover in a future Q&A, you can message me on LinkedIn or Instagram, or reply to one of my emails. And remember, there’s a whole back catalogue of episodes if you want to keep learning.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

If you’re planning to start selling on Amazon, this free checklist covers the key things you need in place before you list your products. It’s a simple way to make sure you haven’t missed anything important.

Get your free Amazon set up checklist

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If the word sales makes you cringe a little… this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Vicki is joined by Andee Hart, founder of Hart Design Co and host of the She Sells Differently podcast. Andee started out making candles in her kitchen during the pandemic – and went on to wholesale them into over 100 shops in a matter of months, all while still working a full-time corporate job.

But this isn’t just a story about candles. It’s a really honest, practical chat about selling products in a way that feels good, works long-term, and actually supports your life as a business owner.

If you sell physical products (or want to), this episode will help you:

1. Stop feeling awkward or “salesy” about selling
2. Understand what actually helps products sell in wholesale and retail
3. Feel more confident about pricing your products properly
4. Realise you don’t have to do everything (or sell to everyone) to succeed

Andee brings a refreshing, human approach to sales – one that’s rooted in integrity, consistency and common sense, rather than pressure tactics or gimmicks.

USEFUL RESOURCES

She Sells Differently Website https://andeehart.com/

Andee Hart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andeehart/

Andee Hart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andeehart/

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

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Get your free Amazon set up checklist

Ever wondered how Amazon decides which products show up first? In this episode, I break down what the Amazon algorithm is, how it works and what really influences your visibility.

We’ll cover the core factors, plus the common myths . I explain why sales velocity matters so much and why strong conversions matter.

You’ll leave with practical ways to align your listings with what Amazon wants, so you can improve rankings in a realistic and sustainable way.

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

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Get your free Amazon set up checklist

In this episode, Jennifer Pearson — ceramic designer and creator of the Halliesphere, a sustainable flower-arranging tool — shares the real journey behind bringing a completely new product to market. If you’re a product creator or e-commerce business owner, you’ll get so much from hearing how she took an idea from her dining table to partnering with the last remaining fine china manufacturer in the UK.

Jennifer talks about:

• Validating an idea through real customers — and what consistent demand at craft fairs taught her.
• Scaling a handmade product and navigating the challenges of finding the right manufacturer
• Sticking to your ethics and values when building a brand
• Pricing, positioning and protecting your idea, including how she approached trademarks and design rights.
• Marketing a product no one knew they needed yet
• Using Etsy effectively

Jennifer’s honesty about the ups and downs of product creation makes this a relatable listen — especially if you're building something original and wondering how to get it out into the world.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Halliesphere Website: https://www.halliesphere.com/

Halliesphere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Halliesphere/

Halliesphere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halliesphere

Jennifer Pearson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-susan-3848802ba/

Halliesphere Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Halliesphere

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

If you’re planning to start selling on Amazon, this free checklist covers the key things you need in place before you list your products. It’s a simple way to make sure you haven’t missed anything important.

Get your free Amazon set up checklist

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As 2025 comes to a close, you might be wondering if 2026 is finally the year to start selling on Amazon. In this episode, I share an honest look at when Amazon is a brilliant opportunity and when it might not be the right move just yet.

We talk about the pressure many brands feel to be on Amazon, why timing matters more than most people realise, and what you really need in place before taking the leap. I also explore when waiting is the smartest strategy and how that can actually set you up for success later.

This episode is for anyone weighing up their next step, whether you’re brand new to Amazon or still sitting on the fence.

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If you run a product-based or e-commerce business and want your marketing to work harder for you, this episode is packed with practical advice. I’m joined by Naomi Davies of NMD Marketing, who specialises in paid social and Klaviyo email for fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. She shares clear, no-nonsense insights that apply to businesses of any size.

We talk about the basics many brands miss — including email automations, customer journeys and simple improvements that make a big difference. Naomi also explains how organic content and paid ads support each other, and why you can’t rely on ads alone to fix weak messaging or creative.

You’ll learn:

• What to check when auditing your marketing channels
• Why testing needs to be ongoing, not a one-off task
• Why ROAS isn’t the best measure of success — and what to track instead
• How to understand your cost per acquisition (and why it matters)
• How to communicate higher pricing with confidence
• What premium brands get wrong online — and how to avoid those mistakes
• Why showing up as the founder can genuinely improve results

If you want practical steps to improve your marketing, strengthen your positioning and make your brand feel more premium without overcomplicating things, this episode will be really useful.

USEFUL RESOURCES

NMD Marketing Website https://www.nmdmarketing.co.uk/

NMD Marketing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nmd_marketing/

Naomi Davies LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomimdavies/

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Getting Started on Amazon Checklist

If you’re planning to start selling on Amazon, this free checklist covers the key things you need in place before you list your products. It’s a simple way to make sure you haven’t missed anything important.

Get your free Amazon set up checklist