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Hey friends! I am so excited for today's interview with Danielle Coke of Oh Happy Dani. If you lived through the year of 2020 and are active on social media, I'm willing to bet that you've seen Dani's beautiful and impactful art making waves across the internet.
Dani is an illustrator, social justice advocate and entrepreneur. Her illustrations aim to make complex issues more digestible and provide practical ways to help others make a difference in their spheres of influence. Dani also is the founder of a social media agency, So Happy Social where she helps positive mission-based brands use social media for good.
In this episode, Dani and I chat about what 2020 was like for her as her illustrations began to go viral online. She gets into how she stays inspired to create, her process for creating new illustrations and how she holds boundaries with her audience. Her episode is a strong reminder that art is powerful and can inspire change and positive action in the world.
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SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
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ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hey friends! It's no secret that grief is hard. It comes with so many unexpected feelings and emotions.
My guest in this episode, Janine Kwoh, the owner and artist behind Kwohtations is no stranger to grief. Her own loss is what inspired her to create a product line to comfort people dealing with the pain of losing a loved one.
In this episode, we chat about her business and how she took it from a hobby to side hustle to her full-time gig. She also shares her experiences running her business as a one-woman show.
Janine and I chat about her process (she actually letterpress prints each card on an antique printing press and hand paints them all). She even shares her advice for other entrepreneurs and how lack of knowledge can sometimes be a benefit as a business owner!
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For Full Show Notes and Resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp188
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
SUBSCRIBETo subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
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ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hey friends! We all know that follow up is a key part of the sales process. But what about after you've received and shipped the order? Should you follow up then? What should you say?
These are the questions that commonly pop up within our Paper Camp community so I wanted to share with you on this episode. I've had conversations with hundreds of buyers about their follow up preferences and the large majority of them don't like follow-ups after orders.
Take a listen to hear what you should do instead to help foster purposeful relationships (while making their lives easier)!
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RESOURCES:Paper Camp Proof to Product LABS
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
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To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCTFollow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hey friends! Have you ever considered how the products you use on a day-to-day basis are made?
In this episode, I was joined by Christy Asper of Paper Baristas to talk about her journey of finding ethical manufacturing partners.
Paper Baristas is a paper goods company run by Christy and her husband Jon. They started their business to create ethically sourced products by beautiful people for a beautiful cause. They are on a mission to help fight modern-day slavery in the supply chain industry.
Christy shares some of the biggest takeaways she's encountered on her journey to ethical sourcing. She gives us insight into her biggest accomplishments and how she defines success in her business. Christy also shares her own experience as a Proof to Products Lab member and what big benefits she's had from being a part of the program.
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For full show notes and resources, visit bit.ly/PTPEp186
l they do and use their business as a platform to give back while doing what they love. Their desire to sustainably source has made a tremendous impact in what they create and how they create. Paper Baristas products are proudly made with fair trade practices, a love for details and value on the lives of the people creating their products.
CONNECT WITH CHRISTY AND JON:
Website: https://www.paperbaristas.com/
Facebook: @paperbaristas
Instagram: @paperbaristas
Twitter: @PBaristas
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
SUBSCRIBE
To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCTFollow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hi Friends, Happy New Year! This week on the podcast we're rerunning three of my top podcast episodes focused on sales & marketing for wholesale. If wholesale is a revenue stream that you're working to grow, I invite you to join me for Paper Camp. Head to prooftoproduct.com/papercamp to get all the details and join our waitlist so you're the first to hear when doors open.
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Hey friends! As more and more of you are dipping your toes into the world of virtual tradeshows I've been receiving questions on how to build out strategic marketing plans for these events.
That's why today I am exploring the tactics you can implement to help reach more of your wholesale customers at a virtual tradeshow event. You'll learn how you can determine if a virtual tradeshow is the right fit for you and your budget. I discuss using a tiered outreach system and all of the different avenues I recommend using (plus tips for optimizing each one!)
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources, head to: bit.ly/PTPEp167
Join the Paper Camp E-Course Waitlist!
Since 2011, we've helped thousands of brands get their products on the shelves of their favorite shops - big and small. Our Paper Camp alumni can be found in Target, Nordstrom, Container Store, Barnes & Nobles, Urban Outfitters and independent boutiques around the world.
In Paper Camp we teach industry standards for product development, pricing, where to source your products and wholesale sales & marketing strategies. And, this fall we're adding some special content for how to navigate wholesale during covid. Specifically, how to reach out to stores without feeling slimy or salesy, how to market for online trade shows and how to leverage online tools for more sales.
Paper Camp sells out every time we offer it, so be sure to jump on the waitlist to get first dibs on tickets!
Registration closes August 29th and class starts August 31st!
SUBSCRIBETo subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
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JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Map out your next 90 days here: http://prooftoproduct.com/quiz
Hi Friends, Happy New Year! This week on the podcast we're rerunning three of my top podcast episodes focused on sales & marketing for wholesale. If wholesale is a revenue stream that you're working to grow, I invite you to join me for Paper Camp. Head to prooftoproduct.com/papercamp to get all the details and join our waitlist so you're the first to hear when doors open.
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Big thanks to Kelly and Caroline for having me on their show. If you're not already familiar with Creative Biz Rebellion, go check it out. Kelly and Caroline do an amazing job of supporting product based businesses through their programs and podcast. They were also guests on Proof to Product — visit the links below to find them over at Creative Biz Rebellion and here on Proof to Product.
Links:
Creative Biz Rebellion
Proof to Product with Caroline Hull (Ep 45)
Proof to Product with Kelly Parker Smith (Ep 56)
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Hi Friends, Happy New Year! This week on the podcast we're rerunning three of my top podcast episodes focused on sales & marketing for wholesale. If wholesale is a revenue stream that you're working to grow, I invite you to join me for Paper Camp. Head to prooftoproduct.com/papercamp to get all the details and join our waitlist so you're the first to hear when doors open.
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Hey friends! We're going to be switching things up a little for today's episode. I've decided that once a month we'll be airing a live coaching session with one of my coaching clients or a Paper Camp alumni on the podcast. It'll be a short, hot seat format coaching session where the guest will talk about what they're working on and what they need help with. I'll be giving them my candid off the cuff advice, recommendations and even some homework because we're all about taking action!
For our first live coaching episode, I was joined by Paper Camp alumni, Shirlee Fisher of Quiet Lines Design. She has a few hesitations and questions about the timing of her launch and the wholesale market. We work through the three things she needs to prepare and make ready before the launch so she can launch her products confidently.
In this episode, we chat about lining up your launch with the release cycles of the stationery industry, why having 40+ skews will help you get more customers and why sometimes you have to wait until things are ready.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp144
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Hey friends! Have you started your 2021 strategy planning yet? This was a question that I asked my Proof to Product LABS community and 55% of people who responded said yes while 45% answered no.
I know this year has been very different and the thought of planning for next week or even next month can lead to total overwhelm but yearly business planning is essential for your business' livelihood.
That's why I walked you through 4 steps to getting started with a simple business audit including 3 questions you have to ask yourself when strategizing for the new year! This is phase one of strategy planning and I shared phase two inside of the LABS community so if you want to hear that be sure to join our community and look out for the December group coaching replay.
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RESOURCES:Paper Camp Proof to Product LABS
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
SUBSCRIBE
To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCTFollow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hey friends! You're in for a fun episode today. I have Juliana and Ryan Kissick on the show to chat about their business, Good Juju Ink. Juliana founded Good Juju Ink in 2014 and the company is now run by herself, husband Ryan and their dear friend Marina Lieban.
The trio attended Paper Camp Conference in 2018 and it has been so much fun to watch their business blossom since. I was thrilled to talk to them in this episode about an amazing campaign they've been working on since the start of the pandemic called 18 Million Thanks.
You'll hear how they've incorporated a give-back program into their business model, their experience working with sales reps and the challenges they've faced as their business has grown. Juliana and Ryan share their perspectives on how they divide their responsibilities among each other and how you can get involved in their campaign to send handwritten thank-you notes to America's 18 million healthcare workers.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
RESOURCES:
Fat Bunny Press
National Stationery Show
Sugar Paper
Etsy
Paper Source
Paper Camp
MEET JULIANA: Based in Oakland, California, Good Juju Ink was founded in 2014 by CEO Juliana (Juju) Kissick. Good Juju Ink's greeting cards, desktop stationery, home goods, and gifts harken a storybook nostalgia, frequently highlighting intricate flora and fauna while tonally striking the delicate balance of funny but tender, silly but sweet. With regard to manufacturing, only the highest quality of printing processes are utilized, including foil-stamping, letterpress, hand-stitch binding, and die-cutting. Good Juju Ink strives to be eco-friendly across all of their paper products, and a portion of all proceeds goes to Good Juju Ink's partner charities.
CONNECT WITH JULIANA:
Website: https://www.goodjujuink.com/
Facebook: @goodjujuink
Instagram: @goodjujuink
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
SUBSCRIBE
To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCTFollow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Hey friends! Today's episode was actually recorded in March of 2020 and given the topic, we didn't feel it was appropriate to air it when it was originally scheduled to be released. However, the story is really powerful and important so I wanted to share it with you and hope you gain the inspiration for how you can grow your business any way you want!
Thinking about selling your business? Even if you're still in the early stages of entrepreneurship or if you've been at it for quite some time, it's never a bad idea to at least consider the thought of one day selling your company. That's why I invited on a past guest, Mary Beth Storjohann of Workable Wealth.
Mary Beth was on the podcast for episode 28 and we talked about money misconceptions and the importance of knowing your numbers in business… Well, that has all paid off for her and today we talked about what it was like to sell her business. She shares the nitty-gritty of the decision-making process, how she weighed out the pros and cons, concerns she had and what non-negotiables she made sure were included in the contract (like the ability to work remote and live in Italy for 3 months out of the year!)
We discussed how her definition of success has evolved from the early days of business to now. She shares how this process gave her a glimpse into who she was and what was most important to her and she ultimately shares her candid advice to those who may be thinking about selling their business one day (and why you absolutely need a lawyer to help you with the process).
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
RESOURCES:
028 | Money Misconceptions & Financial Accountability with Mary Beth Storjohann, Workable Wealth
Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own PersonHow are brick & mortar shop owners navigating Covid-19? Interview Series
MEET MARY BETH:
Mary Beth Storjohann is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) and has been a partner and Chief Marketing Officer with Abacus since 2019, following the merger with her firm, Workable Wealth. With over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works as an author, speaker, and financial coach to apply a fun, albeit no-nonsense approach in working with entrepreneurial women and couples in their 30s – 50s across the country, helping them make smart, educated choices with their money.
CONNECT WITH MARY BETH:
Website: https://abacuswealth.comBlog: https://workablewealth.com/blog/
Podcast: https://workablewealth.com/wywpodcast/
Facebook: @workablewealth
Instagram: @marybstorj
Twitter: @marybstorj
SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion. Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners.
SUBSCRIBETo subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.
WRITE A REVIEWWriting a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies.
FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCTFollow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTIf you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.
SHAREBe sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!
ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:
Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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