One Stop Shop

One Stop Shop

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One Stop Shop episodes

  • The Right Way to Juggle Wholesale and Direct to Consumer
    Every entrepreneur wants to sell more, that's why wholesale can be an attractive business model. But when a product is the entrepreneur's brainchild, it can feel particularly difficult to let go of control. This is especially true when the brand story is an important component of the product.
    In today’s episode, we chat with George Brooks from Banded2gether, about creating a tangible difference in the world, and the challenges of juggling wholesale and retail.
    33 min
  • How You Can Become a Better Storyteller
    Judith Treanor created Temples and Markets after traveling to South-East Asian countries. She handpicks products from emerging designers and Artisans from the region. Each product has a story of its own, and helps families and communities make a living.
    In this episode, Judith shares her tips on creating a compelling story that will help your business and increase your sales.
    30 min
  • Take Responsibility for Your Product Experience
    There are so many great coffee companies out there. But there is only one company, we know of, that takes into consideration how our palate, and our environment, affect the taste of our coffee.
    Kings Row Coffee pioneered what they refer to as the “Bordeaux-inspired blend”, to make a coffee that would taste good just about anywhere. Then, it was time to convey that value to the online buyer, who had no way of tasting the difference from looking at product images and description.
    Today, we talk with Sam Sabky, CEO at Kings Row Coffee, about convincing prospects to trust your claims, and why it’s important to be persistent when soliciting sales.
    29 min
  • The Secret of Creating Something Remarkable
    One day, while she was at the post office, Kate Adams started to feel frustrated: all she wanted to do is send a handwritten “thank you” note to someone, and now she’s wasting her lunch hour waiting in a long line. That’s when she had the idea: to change the way we “give gratitude”, by making it simple and quick, while maintaining the handwritten, personalized aspect.
    Her simple tweak is what separates her store from all the gift and gift card stores, but it comes with its own challenges too.
    In this episode, we chat with Kate about creating a unique, scalable, consistent quality product, even when the product is essentially handmade.
    44 min
  • Want To Outsmart Competition? Dig Where Others Aren’t Looking
    Would you start a business in a town which, according to the latest consensus, has a population of 135 people? Jonathan Clammer did just that, and his business is thriving.
    Salem Essentials & Apothecary is a brand that aims to make natural products affordable for everyone. And while it exists online, most of its business comes from selling directly to the community.
    In this episode, we talk to Jonathan about his favorite ways to make sales in places where other businesses are not looking.
    35 min
  • Should You Buy That Business?
    Should you buy an existing business, or create one from scratch?
    What are the benefits and risks associated with buying an existing business?
    Our guest today is Joshua Poertner, he bought Silca 3 years ago, but the company just recently celebrated 100 years in the market.
    In this episode, Joshua tells us about his experience, what buying an existing business really entails, and even, how to know when it’s time to let go of managing your own business.
    39 min
  • Why There Is No Shame In Starting Small And Imperfect
    Calvin Quallis wasn’t born with a silver spoon. Prior to Scotch Porter, he co-owned a small barbershop in Newark, New Jersey. He experimented with skin, hair, and beard grooming products that he created with his own hands, which his customers loved and kept asking for.
    Eventually, he took the plunge and decided to start a business selling his handmade products. But he didn’t have online business experience, and he didn’t have huge capital, yet he was able to create a line of products that has raving fans.
    In today’s episode, we hear from Calvin, how he did that, in an already saturated, highly competitive market.
    24 min
  • How to Influence Your Customers to Buy More, More Often
    Chloë Thomas is the founder of eCommerce MasterPlan.
    She is a best selling Author, speaker, and host of the eCommerce MasterPlan podcast. She’s been deeply involved in eCommerce marketing for over a decade.
    In Chloë’s latest book: Customer Persuasion, she gives a step by step guidance on “How to Influence your Customers to Buy More”, depending on the stage your Ecommerce business is in at the moment. Plus, she shows you how to determine your business stage, and where you should be directing your focus right now.
    In this episode, we go over the key notes and learnings from the book, to help you make more sales, and create a repeat customer base.
    29 min

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Anyone who's ever built a business will tell you that it's not easy, and the road is often lonely and full of doubts. Ecommerce business owners are used to figuring things out on their own, but it…