Bring Your Product Idea to Life

By Vicki Weinberg

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 produc... more

55 ratings

FAQs about Bring Your Product Idea to Life:

How many episodes does Bring Your Product Idea to Life have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.

Bring Your Product Idea to Life episodes:

July 09, 2021Creating and selling products you love - with Kate Towers
Kate Towers designs and creates colourful, feelgood prints, cards and homeware, helping bring colour into people's lives.
Listen in to hear Kate share:
An introduction to her business and what she creates and sells (00:57)
How she learnt the skills she uses to design and create her products (03:01)
How she went about finding suppliers for digital printing (07:01)
The importance of ordering samples (09:42)
When and how she became a business (10:18)
Why (and how) she built a following on social media, alongside her Etsy store (11:15)
How she used Instagram ads successfully (13:51)
How Etsy analytics work (17:12)
Rebranding her business (20:40)
How she manages stock (24:28)
Tips for other Etsy sellers - particularly if you’re just starting out (25:44)
The importance of gettings reviews - and how you can do that (27:59)
Where she gets her inspiration (30:22)
Managing her business, a day job and a young family - and why having passion for what you do is so important (32:16)
Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (38:00)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Kate Towers website
Kate Towers on Etsy
Kate Towers on Facebook
Kate Towers on Instagram
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
42min
July 02, 2021How to successfully launch a product on Amazon or rescue one that’s not selling
Do you ever struggle to find your own product listing on Amazon?
Or maybe you know you have a good product and you’re just tired of not making enough sales.
It could be that you need help with shifting that stock you've sent in for FBA.
If any of this sounds familiar, this is the episode for you.
Even if you haven’t yet started selling on Amazon, but you’re planning it, or even thinking about it, this episode will help.
Listen in to hear me share:
The free resource I’ve created for you (00:21)
Why you can’t find your own product listing on Amazon (2:43)
How to write a great Amazon product listing (4:05)
A free way to get great (Amazon-specific) keywords (7:34)
Why you need professional images - and how to take them yourself (10:32)
Getting your pricing right (11:51)
My best advice about fulfilment - and FBA or not (13:32)
How to get more traffic to your listing (17:53)
Whether Amazon is the best marketplace for you (22:12)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
FREE download
Jungle Scout
Episode 34: How to take your own professional product photos
Episode 30: Where’s the best place to sell products online?

LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
25min
June 25, 2021Running a handmade business alongside a full-time job – with Nicola Harman, Silk Jasmine
Today I talk to Nicola Harman, Silk Jasmine, about starting up and running a handmade products business alongside a full-time job. We talk logistics, why it’s OK (maybe even necessary!) to get help and the importance of not comparing your handmade products to others.
Listen in to hear Nicola share:
An introduction to her business and what she sells (1:10)
How and why she started her business (1:30)
Why silk is so good for your skin and hair (5:33)
How she went from making scrubs for her local hospital, to creating her own product range (7:59)
How her customers inspire the new pieces she creates (11:19)
Where she sells her products (13:33)
How she manages her business alongside her full-time teaching job (16:45)
Some of the things she enjoys about her business (25:01)
Mistakes she’s made that you can learn from (26:31)
The importance of remembering there’s room in the market for everyone - and why you should never compare (28:29)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Silk Jasmine website
Silk Jasmine on Facebook
Silk Jasmine on Instagram
Silk Jasmine on Pinterest
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
37min
June 18, 2021Write your first book – with Steph Caswell
Do you have a book inside you?
We’ve had a few authors on the podcast so far - now it’s your turn!
Steph Caswell is an author who also helps service providers to write their own non-fiction book, with her simple step-by-step process.
Listen in to hear Steph share:
An introduction to herself and her business (00:55)
Why she feels writing a book is a good idea for coaches, consultants and other service businesses (2:18)
How soon into your business you can think about writing a book (4:17)
How long it takes to write and self publish your first book and her best tips for actually getting it written (6:23)
The books she’s written (9:37)
The common reasons people don’t finish (or don’t even start) writing their books (14:59)
Choosing a topic for your book (19:47)
Why most first time writers usually write too many words (26:05)
What to do before you sit down and start to write (29:19)
How to edit your own writing (33:48)
The role of an Editor (35:29)
The main differences between traditional publishing and self publishing (38:15)
The costs involved in publishing your own book (41:58)
How to find editors, illustrators and anyone else you might need (43:26)
The final steps before publishing, including how to market your new book (46:16)
Whether to create a hardback, ebook or both (50:05)
Her number one piece of advice for anyone looking to write their own non fiction book (55:07)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Creating Happy Writers on Instagram
Creating Happy Writers on Facebook
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
59min
June 11, 2021Starting a business during maternity leave – with Liz Rawlinson, gus + beau
Today I’m speaking to Liz Rawlinson, founder of gus + beau baby playmats about starting a business during maternity leave and why none of us can do it all...
Listen in to hear Liz share:
An introduction to her business, what she sells and why she created it (00:58)
Why she started a business during her maternity leave (4:18)
The steps she went through and the time it took to launch her products (7:57)
Why Instagram has been huge for her business (13:57)
Getting an endorsement from Stacey Solomon (16:27)
The (positive and negative) impacts of selling out of stock and what you can do during that time (20:22)
How she manages work and having a young family and why it’s important to have help (29:24)
The parts of her business she outsources and the importance of being able to delegate (35:56)
Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (41:19)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Gus and Beau website
Gus and Beau on instagram
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
44min
June 04, 2021How to sell on Etsy – with Anna Panteli, Anna’s Planners
Handmade businesses - this is the episode for you!
Anna Panteli is an Etsy expert with loads to share!
Listen in to hear Anna share:
An introduction to herself, her business and background (1:19)
How and why she started selling on Etsy - and why she’s temporarily closed one of her 4 shops! (2:40)
How she keeps up with the making (8:00)
Her main learnings about Etsy over the past few years (10:28)
How and why she made the transition to helping other Etsy sellers, alongside managing her own shops (14:32)
The planners she’s created to help Etsy sellers stay organised (17:48)
Her tips for getting off to a good start on Etsy (23:46)
Her view on whether you need your own website as well as an Etsy shop (28:25)
The importance of using social media to drive traffic (32:05)
Why you might need more than one Etsy shop if you sell items targeting different customers (35:27)
All about Etsy ads (38:14)
Her number one piece of advice for Etsy sellers (42:48)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Anna’s Planners on Etsy
Anna’s Planners on Instagram
The Handmade Business Podcast
Jewellery and Gems Co on Etsy
Memories and More Gifts on Etsy
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me

Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
49min
May 28, 2021 How to create or source a physical product – step-by-step
Today I’m going to take you through every step of creating and sourcing a physical product.
This is a quick overview - for lots more details on the steps involved see the blog posts and episodes linked in the resources below.
Do remember to download the free resource for this episode - created by me, with input from Gemma Whates, Founder of All By Mama. It’s a complete checklist of the steps involved in creating your product and setting up your business.
If you’re looking to make, rather than source your product there may well be a few steps that aren’t as relevant to you, but do still listen as there’s still lots in there!
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Product creation checklist
All my free resources
Blog post: How to carry out your own customer and market research
Episode 12: How to write a product specification
99 Designs
Episode 18: Should I source my product overseas?
Episode 32: How to write a product description that sells
Episode 36: Shipping and importing your products - with Simon Arnold, Unity Logistics
Episode 30: Where's the best place to sell products online?
Episode 58: Building a website for your products business - with Marie Brown, Beyond the Kitchen Table
Episode 34: How to take your own professional product photos - with Georgina Little
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me

Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
27min
May 21, 2021How to successfully create a fashion brand – with Michelle Ramsay, The Fashion Expert®
Today I’m speaking to Michelle Ramsay, The Fashion Expert®, about creating a successful fashion brand.
It’s no secret that fashion is the top selling industry in almost all of the world. If you’ve ever thought of starting a fashion brand (and even if you haven’t!) this week’s episode takes you through how to create a successful brand, step-by-step.
Building a fashion brand is very exciting and I hope these tips will help you start on the right foot. From talking to Michelle it’s clear to see that doing your research is key to success. Take your time to, put the work in and be clear on what you want to achieve. Good luck!
Listen in to hear Michelle share:
An introduction to her business and background (1:28)
Why you don’t need to know about fashion to start a fashion brand (3:00)
What she helps people with (4:20)
The three stages to creating a successful fashion brand (6:59)
What you might need help with - and where you can find it (10:41)
How and where to find suppliers (14:52)
The importance of knowing about any standards you need to comply with (27:26)
Why you might want to start a fashion brand (30:22)
Funding options available for fashion start ups (39:00)
How she works with, and helps fashion brands get started (42:34)
Her number one piece of advice for anyone wanting to start a fashion brand (44:32)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
The Fashion Expert website
The Fashion Expert on Twitter
The Fashion Expert on Facebook
The Fashion Expert on Instagram
Michelle Ramsay on LinkedIn
Michelle’s Facebook group for fashion startups
Launch your fashion brand with The Fashion Startup Academy®
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
48min
May 14, 2021Turning a Hobby Into an Online Business – with Caron Petsch, What Caron Made
Caron Petsch started making polymer clay jewellery towards the end of 2019. Just as she started to realise it could be a business, the UK went into lockdown. Caron shares how she started an online business and all that entailed, literally learning as she went!
I love Caron’s jewellery (I’ve treated myself to a few pairs of her earrings!) and am thrilled to share her story with you.
Listen in to hear Caron share:
An introduction to herself, her business and what she sells (1:14)
What inspired her to start making jewellery (1:49)
Transitioning from a hobby to a business (3:10)
How she balances making with running a business (5:08)
How she, and her daughter, teach themselves new skills (6:25)
Why she never considered herself as creative - and now runs a creative business (9:07)
Where she gets the inspiration for her products (11:13)
The logistics of making jewellery! (14:22)
What she loves about running her business (18:58)
Her thoughts on learning as you go (21:33)
Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (25:39)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Caron Made website
Caron Made on Facebook
Caron Made on Instagram
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
30min
May 07, 2021How to use a VA to support your products business – with Melissa Gauge, SpareMyTime
**Please remember to rate and review the podcast - it really helps others to find it.**
If you have a products business, you're just in a process of starting one up, or even just thinking about it, you might be in a position where you're doing everything yourself - but it doesn't have to be that way (forever!)
Today I'm speaking to Melissa Gauge, the founder of SpareMyTime, an innovative business support and virtual assistance service for small businesses and professionals.
We talk specifically about products businesses, and the kind of things that you could outsource to a VA to free up a bit more time for yourself.
Listen in to hear Melissa share:
An introduction to herself and her business (2:06)
Exercises you can do to work out when it’s a good time to start working with a VA, how to know what you can outsource and how to ensure it’ll be cost effective (3:00)
How to work out how much time you need (6:20)
Why a VA can get up to speed in your business quicker than you might think (8:53)
What kind of things a VA can help you with (10:47)
Why you should never be afraid to ask a VA to help you do things more efficiently or effectively (they have loads of experience!) (17:56)
How to find the right person for you and your business (18:23)
Top tips for onboarding your VA and getting off to a great start (27:20)
Her number one piece of advice for anyone looking to work with a VA (30:20)

USEFUL RESOURCES:
Spare My Time website
Spare My Time on Facebook
Spare My Time on Instagram
Spare My Time on LinkedIn
Melissa Gauge on LinkedIn
LET’S CONNECT
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
Mentioned in this episode:
Amazon Made Easy is now open
My membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open.
It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow.
Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community.
Find out more:
https://vickiweinberg.com/membership
membership
...more
33min

FAQs about Bring Your Product Idea to Life:

How many episodes does Bring Your Product Idea to Life have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.

More shows like Bring Your Product Idea to Life

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

8,388 Listeners

The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

883 Listeners

My First Million

2,653 Listeners

Grow My Etsy Shop | Marketing, SEO & Sales Strategies for Etsy Sellers

198 Listeners

The News Agents

1,090 Listeners

Share Bring Your Product Idea to Life

Sign up to save your podcasts

Bring Your Product Idea to Life

FAQs about Bring Your Product Idea to Life:

How many episodes does Bring Your Product Idea to Life have?

Bring Your Product Idea to Life episodes:

FAQs about Bring Your Product Idea to Life:

How many episodes does Bring Your Product Idea to Life have?

More shows like Bring Your Product Idea to Life

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

My First Million

Grow My Etsy Shop | Marketing, SEO & Sales Strategies for Etsy Sellers

The News Agents