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How amazing does it sound to have someone else take over your packing and shipping needs? Think about it… How many hours a day (or even a week) could that save you?
Having a fulfillment warehouse that takes care of this for you could lend you time in your busy schedule. It might even be able to save you money in the long run. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking about that with Paper Camp Alum, Jomana Siddiqui.
Jomana is the creative behind 3, yes you heard that right, 3 different businesses. She runs a graphic design business called Pences Design Studio, a retail business named modernEID all while authoring a lifestyle blog.
We get into what her experience was with working with a manufacturing company in China. Plus, the hiccup she faced after working with them. She shares how using a fulfillment center changed her business for the better. Jomana also discusses how connections and being in the right place at the right time can help land partnerships with brands you dream of working with.
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For full show notes and resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp155
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
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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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Earlier this week, my friend Kristen Ley of Thimblepress and KristenLey.com and I hosted a free webinar where we talked about taking our business temperature. As small business owners so much of our time is spent working with our head down working on the most urgent and pressing things that need our attention. Taking your business temperature means that you're intentionally making time to stop and look at the bigger picture vision, strategy and execution of your business plans.
Today's episode is a replay from the live webinar we hosted. We talked about how often you should be taking your business temperature, where to start if you've never taken your business temperature, and Kristen and I share examples of things we've learned about ourselves and our business by doing these check-ins. I also share the four key factors I consider when making decisions in my business and explain how you can leverage them, too.
Before we jump in, I wanted to remind you that May 8th is the last day to join Proof to Product Labs as a Founding Member. Founding members get 5 incredible bonuses including my profitability calculator and production schedule planner AND they lock in our discounted rate of $49/month for as long as they are a member. The bonuses will go away and the price will jump to $79/mo starting May 9th. So head to prooftoproduct.com/labs to secure your founding member spot!
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RESOURCES:Kristen Ley's free Facebook Group PTP Podcast episode with Greg Higdon of Grow the Books
CONNECT: Kristen Ley, Thimblepress - @kristen_ley and @thimblepress
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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! Are you ready for copy that converts? If you said yes, which I am sure you did then I am positive you'll enjoy today's episode. I had a conversation with Prerna Malik, a certified conversion copywriter and co-founder of Content Bistro.
Prerna has mastered the recipe for writing copy that balances persuasion and personality with the scientific precision of conversion science to ensure that you are maximizing sales.
Prerna shares some of her BEST copywriting tips (and mistakes to watch out for!) She goes in-depth on how to use tools such as heat mapping to measure if your copy is working for you. You'll hear what you should look for when hiring a copywriter including what you should have in place beforehand. She also shares why your copy needs personalization to be effective.
If you've got copy that just isn't giving you the results you desire then you'll definitely want to hear this episode.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources head to bit.ly/PTPEp154
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our new community experience OPEN NOW!
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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Hey friends! You might know that you need to set financial goals for your business. But maybe you feel like you have absolutely no idea where to start. Maybe you feel overwhelmed even thinking about it? Whatever the case, if that sounds like you then you're in for a treat with today's live coaching session. I caught up with Paper Camp alumni, Jessica Baskin to give her the low-down on setting financial goals for your business.
Jessica got real about the financial mindset challenges she's been facing and together, we broke them down. I offered her a few actionable steps she could take to get her more aligned with her numbers. We talked about how she could get clear on who she's speaking to which would improve her marketing efforts (and in turn get her closer to those financial goals).
This conversation uncovered a few of the best practices for determining what your highest and best use products (or services) for your business. Of course, I also gave Jessica some homework around her financial goals where she'll be taking a look at the good, better and best financial number goals. This is essential because if you know your goals, you know exactly what to aim for.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp153
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join Proof to Product Labs, our new community experience OPEN NOW!
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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Hey friends! With the current state of our world, I thought it'd be great to bring someone on the podcast who radiates optimism and confidence. In this episode, you'll be hearing my conversation with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and the author of Chasing the Bright Side.
Jess and I dive deep into how she's built her business and it's growth over the past eight years. Through her years in business, she's learned how to find new solutions to support her customers on both the retail and wholesale side.
We also talk about how she's had to pivot her business during this time which prompted her to host a virtual conference. She shares how she got the co-founder of Netflix to speak at her conference (pretty cool, right?!) She also talks about why she believes in "throwing darts and seeing what sticks" in her business.
We get into what it truly means to chase the bright side. She gives her advice about maintaining your childlike optimism throughout life. Jess and I discuss how to use downtime to recenter yourself (which can bring forth more creativity and innovation!)
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp152
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new community experience coming soon!
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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Last week I shared how I'm getting back to basics and what I'm focusing on in my business right now. And, today I'm bringing some of my mastermind clients back on the show to talk about how they are proactively taking steps to diversify and strengthen their business.
Today's episode features Lisa Sarmento from Tiramisu Paperie, Kiwi Schloffel from Craft Boner and Sara McNally from Constellation & Co. and Snail Mail Superstar
Some key take-aways that I want to point out from today's episode:
This episode is a great example of how different companies have been affected by covid-19.
It is also a great reminder that while there are a lot of things happening around us right now that we CAN NOT control. There are a lot of things we do control. We do have power to make changes to our products, shift our messaging and pivot how we're supporting our customers.
I'm really proud of these ladies, and everyone in my mastermind group for being agile and creative in how they are doing business right now. We all need to keep pushing forward — and they are doing just that.
Be sure to check out our #papercampalum hashtag on Instagram to see new products, promotions and behind the scenes of the small businesses in our Paper Camp community.
I've also included the links to today's guests in our show notes -- thanks for supporting small businesses!
LINKS:
Proof to Product Mastermind
Lisa Sarmento, Tiramisu Paperie - www.tiramisupaperie.com | @tiramisupaperie
Kiwi Schloffel, Craft Boner - www.craftboner.com | @craftboner | Youtube
Sara McNally, Constellation & Co - www.constellationco.com | @constellationco | Snail Mail Superstar
Follow the small businesses in our Paper Camp Community on Instagram by using the #papercampalum hashtag
SMALL WINS LEAD TO BIG WINS
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new community experience coming soon!
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! As much of the world is currently in isolation and practicing social distancing, I wanted to encourage you. I hope this episode will help you find direction in this uncertain time and remind you to keep pushing forward. To be completely honest, my head was spinning with things that I wanted to say but I know we're all facing completely different circumstances.
None of us have ever faced something like this before and we're all going through something different from one another. Business advice isn't a one size fits all and what works for one person may not work for someone else so today I want to share what I'm doing in my business in case it's relatable or helpful for you.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For Full Show Notes and Resources, head to bit.ly/PTPEp150
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new group coaching experience coming soon!
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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I sat down with my financial planner, Mary Beth Storjohann today to talk about financial relief and resources for small businesses available through the CARES Act.
Today we're talking about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (also called EIDL), the Paycheck Protection Program (also called PPP) and the Deferral of Payment of Payroll Taxes.
This is an ever evolving situation right now, so Mary Beth is sharing the current details with us today, April 3rd.
Remember to stay calm, I know things feel stressful right now but there a a variety of options and forms of aid available to all of us. I encourage you to reach out to your CPAs & financial planners to figure out which plans are best for you. And, if you decide to apply for PPP, apply with the bank that you're currently doing your business banking with.
Check the links below for more information:
LINKS:
EIDL:https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianthompson1/2020/03/29/getting-cash-for-your-small-business-through-the-cares-act/#c053e4d43a0a
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Lender Match:https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Info: Borrowershttps://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP--Fact-Sheet.pdf
https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf
https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/2/9/29fc1ae7-879a-4de0-97d5-ab0a0cb558c8/1BC9E5AB74965E686FC6EBC019EC358F.the-small-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-cares-act-final-.pdf
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-anatomy-of-the-2-trillion-covid-19-stimulus-bill/
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new group coaching experience coming soon!
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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Kristen Ley recently asked me and our peer mastermind group to come together for a free webinar to support & encourage other small business owners. It was such an amazing conversation that I asked Kristen if we could rerun the audio version here on our podcast, so today's episode is just that.
Today's episode features feedback from me, Kristen Ley of Thimblepress, Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press, Jenn Jett of The Well Summit and Myrna Daramy of Myrna & Co.
We discuss how we're handling COVID-19 in our own businesses, recommendations for other small business owners, how to serve your customers, what to prioritize right now and we even share how we're navigating working from home with children.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
For full show notes and resources, visit bit.ly/PTPEP149
Small Wins Lead to Big Wins
Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.
Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there.
Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new group coaching experience coming soon!
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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I was on the phone with Zoe Scharf of Greetabl this morning and we decided to hit record on our conversation.
As you may remember, Zoe is one of our Paper Camp alumni and she was on episode 50 of Proof to Product telling her start up story, then she came back for episode 88 where she talked about email sequences and how they love on their clients.
Today we're talking about a new program that Zoe and the team at Greetabl are launching to support small business owners and independent makers called The Platform Partner Program.
Listen on for details about how the program works, how you can apply and what Zoe feels optimistic about during this Covid-19 pandemic.
RESOURCES:www.greetabl.com Application | www.greetabl.com/apply 050 | How angel investing fueled their business growth with Zoe Scharf, Greetabl 88 | Email Sequences, Sales Funnels and Facebook Ads with Zoë Scharf from Greetabl
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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