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#122 - Summer Slumps (ie seasonality) often affect product businesses and can really hurt the bottom line. But if you plan ahead, you can combat them!

In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie will share 5 tips on how to prepare for the Summer Slump. So grab your pen and paper and list down these helpful tips!

SUMMARY:

• Decrease your inventory in advance (2:35)
• Plan for cash injections (4:02)
• Offer incentives for multi-month subscription (7:05)
• Go to other in-person events (8:18)
• Ramp up your marketing channels (9:25)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box
• Sparkle Hustle Grow Summer Book Club: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com/summer/

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#121 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie interviews Samantha Foster of The Pink Envelope who is an online influencer that shares YouTube videos dedicated for Subscription Boxes Only.

Samantha will share all about The Pink Envelope, how she helps her clients grow their subscriber base and the importance of Influencer and Affiliate ads for your Subscription Box Business.

SUMMARY:

• Get to know Samantha (1:11)
• Goal of Pink Envelope for Subscription Box Owners (4:07)
• What does Samantha’s  audience look like? (7:22)
• How Pink Envelope helps Subscription Box Owners acquire new subscribers (8:43)
• What are the basic limitations and restrictions of the Subscription Box Collaborations? (14:41)
• Hot Categories of Pink Envelope (22:19)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

• The Pink Envelope Website: https://thepinkenvelope.com/contact/
• The Pink Envelope Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thepinkenvelope/videos

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#120 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, you will meet Paul Chambers, the co-founder and CEO of SUBTA (Subscription Trade Association) to talk about Sub Summit 2022. Listen to all the fun in store for you in Orlando, FL this June. We hope to meet you there! 

SUMMARY:

• What is SUBTA and what is Sub Summit? (1:27)
• Event schedule (3:30)
• Julie and Renae are presenting at Sub Summit🎉(14:53)
• Hosted-Buyer Program (21:45)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

• Reach out to SUBTA for questions at [email protected] / [email protected] / 1.833.63.SUBTA
• You can get tickets at https://subsummit.com/get-tickets/

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#119 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie talks about having brand merchandise for your business that you can share with your audience.

Julie shares her project through Teepublic, an online platform which is also world’s largest marketplace for independent creators to sell their work on the highest-quality merchandise.

SUMMARY:

• Why would you want to have brand merch? (2:39)
• Julie talks about Teepublic (4:30)
• Pros of Teepublic (9:25)
• Cons of Teepublic (13:05)
• Teepublic Affiliate (15:36)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

• Check out my store at https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/merch
• Design your own merch at TeePublic: http://tee.pub/lic/PK-YtJsxhS0 
• Contact TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/contact

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#118 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, you will meet Kathleen Kobel who is an Amazon expert seller and consultant who helps businesses in growing their brands. 

Kathleen will help us understand on how your subscription box business can grow by selling on Amazon. The Amazon marketplace is full of potential buyers that can help scale up your sales. Listen to learn the ins and outs of Amazon. 

SUMMARY:

• Get to know more about Kathleen (1:33)
• How to use the Amazon platform to sell products (5:27)
• What are the fees involved (9:27)
• How to access the customer information (12:38)
• Is there a commitment when you sign up in Amazon? (17:55)
• How long is the application process? (23:10)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

• Amazon Seller Central: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/
• Masters of Marketplace: https://www.mastersofmarketplace.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mastersofmarketplace/

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📌 HEADS UP! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE OF SUBSCRIPTION BOX BASICS. SOME OF THE OFFERS & LINKS MAY NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE.

As you grow your subscription box business, there will be unique challenges that your business will bring and one of them can be your warehouse management. In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie will share to you her Warehouse Must-Haves as these are the things that made her life easier and organize. So grab your pen and paper now and list down all these helpful things.

SUMMARY:

• Thermo Printer (1:56)
• Digital Scale (3:51)
• Handheld Tape Dispenser (5:02)
• Storage Shelves (6:05)
• Storage Bins (7:11)
• Dolly (10:00)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Rollo Printer - https://amzn.to/3pQ3IyQ
• Rollo printer labels - https://bit.ly/3sVh5jd
• Dymo 4XL printer - https://amzn.to/3tKSxsp
• Dymo 4XL printer labels - https://amzn.to/3Cvmlxf
• Digital Scale - https://amzn.to/376QHKO
• Handheld Tape Dispenser - https://amzn.to/3Kz2XCy
• Packing tape - https://amzn.to/3pSk2PM
• Storage Shelves - https://bit.ly/3sVh5jd
• Stackable Storage bins - https://amzn.to/3qebeEf
• Light duty folding dolly - https://amzn.to/3tI79J5
• Heavy duty dolly - https://www.uline.com/BL_1837/Uline-Standard-Steel-Hand-Trucks

*The links above may be affiliate or referral links in which I may get a small commission, but I only recommend things that I really love.

You’re listening to an archived episode from my Subscription Box Basics days. While these tips are still gold for subscription box owners, things have evolved! I’m now helping course creators launch faster, market better, and stress less with my new show, the Digital Course Assistant Podcast. So if you have a course or may launch one in the future, stay subscribed for binge-worthy seasons full of practical, AI-powered strategies to grow your course business smarter and simpler.

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#116 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, you will meet Josh Ledgard, the co-founder of KickoffLabs, a viral contest marketing software. 

KickoffLabs's goal is to help businesses grow through viral campaigns that deliver high conversion rates and social engagement. You know how much we love giveaways when it comes to building an email list for your subscription box business. Listen to Josh as he shares how KickoffLabs can help you grow your email list. 

SUMMARY:

• Get to know more about Josh (2:06)
• What is KickoffLabs (3:30)
• What KickoffLabs do that other Giveaway software don’t (9:32)
• How to launch a campaign from KickoffLabs (21:31)
• What you need to know if you want to try KickoffLabs (24:06)
• About Waitlist Campaigns (29:17)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

• KickoffLabs: https://kickofflabs.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KickoffLabs/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kickofflabs

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#115 - Are you thinking of launching your own subscription box?  Launching a new business will have a lot of challenges from the moment you take the plunge and launch your subscription box up until to the point where you are experiencing the growth of it. 

In this episode, Julie will talk about mindset and emotions that you will experience while you take the journey of being a subscription box owner.

SUMMARY:

• Feeling of Fear (1:48)
• Impostor Syndrome (3:49)
• Comparison Trap (5:34)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

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In this week’s episode you are going to hear from the Subscription Box Bootcamp students about their experiences which can be very helpful especially to those who are thinking of starting their own Subscription Box Business.  So grab your pen and paper now and take down notes as they share their stories.

SUMMARY:

• Sandra Burley of Self Care Sundays Box (1:38)
• Katie Richardson of Year Cheer Box (2:31)
• Latonya Williams of Renew Box (3:44)
• Brittany Rhodes of Black Girl MATHgic (4:51)
• Kate and Jess of Bunny Funbox (5:56)
• Valeria Weber Williamson of Do a Shot of Yoga Box (7:12)
• Leah B. of Mother Snacker (8:25)
• Flavia Gabriel of The Fabulous Planner (9:13)
• Jocelyn of Dog Mom Lifestyles (10:09)
• Ashley Weinert of Counting our Heroes Home (11:00)
• Duffy Betterton of The Ballroom Box (12:04)
• Becky Launder of Modern Direct Seller Box (13:14)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box

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#114 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics,  you will meet Subscription Box Bootcamper Katie Richardson from Year Cheer. She is the Chief Magic Maker in her house and through her subscription box, helps other moms create memories around different holidays of the year. You may relate to her story of side hustling while working in corporate America, but now Katie is all in on the box gig and has created a life where she can be present for her 4 kids instead of going to the office or spending so much time away from the family on work trips. Congrats to Katie and the Year Cheer team for recently shipping their 10,000th box! AMAZING!

SUMMARY:

• Get to know Katie (1:34)
• What you can get from Year Cheer Box (5:22)
• How she manages the boxes every holiday (7:07)
• Year Cheer Launch Story (10:43)
• Challenges at Launch (15:12)
• Katie’s favorite thing about the Subscription Box Industry (20:56)
• Piece of advice from Katie to aspiring Subscription box owners (22:20)

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box
• Use code SPARKLE15 for a discount at https://yearcheer.com

• Year Cheer: https://yearcheer.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearcheer/

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