The Digital Course Assistant Podcast

#104 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about the tech stack that we use at Sparkle Hustle Grow. We're a multi six-figure subscription box business, and we have changed our tech stack along the way based on needs, based on pricing, based on so many different things. So grab a pen and paper as we do a little rapid fire of the software that we use in Sparkle Hustle Grow.

Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
-use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first box
Cratejoy: https://cratejoy.grsm.io/wNCsjNLRd4
Stripe: https://stripe.com
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com
Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BOOTCAMP
Zapier: https://zapier.com
PirateShip: https://www.pirateship.com
Rollo thermal printer: https://amzn.to/3kZoEPs
Dymo 4XL: https://amzn.to/32fEqhX
Help Scout: http://bit.ly/get-helpscout
-Try it free for 15 days and get a $50 credit when you sign up
MemberVault: https://membervault.co
Leaddyno - http://www.leaddyno.com/?afmc=3j1
ShareASale - https://www.shareasale.com

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#103 - In this week's episode Subscription Box Basics, we are going to talk about how to make money with a subscription box business model! First, host Julie Ball will bust a few myths, then she’ll dish the secrets…like how to buy products at massive discounts. She'll walk through a sample scenario, explaining how to put together your product selection in a way that makes a profit.

Make sure to listen all the way to the end for Julie's special giveaway.

Links

Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
Subscription Box Bootcamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp

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#102 - This week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are re-airing episode 2, The Subscription Box Business Model.

Before you start your subscription box business or add it to your existing business, it's important to understand how the subscription box business works. In this episode, Julie Ball dives into how the subscription box business model works, why people love subscription boxes, the types of shipping schedule, and wraps with some of her favorite boxes based on her "market research".

This episode is jam-packed with information that will be super helpful for you in deciding how to run your subscription box business. Plus, you will be inspired to hear some of Julie's Subscription Box Bootcamp students' boxes that are literally changing people's lives.

Links:

Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
Cratejoy: https://www.cratejoy.com
All Girl Shave Club: https://allgirlshaveclub.com
Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com
Simply AIP: https://simplyaip.com
Black Girl MATHgic: https://blackgirlmathgic.com
Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com

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#101 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are re-airing the Sparkle Hustle Grow Launch Story.

 The subscription box business that Julie Ball launched from home as a side hustle turned into a full-time income within nine months and it's totally possible for you to do the same. In this episode, Julie shares the Sparkle Hustle Grow subscription box launch story and how this is totally doable for you as well.

Subscription Box Basics with Julie Ball was created to provide clarity for those of you who have an amazing subscription box business idea but don’t know where to start. Julie will be an open book, each episode, as she dives into the topics that you’ve been wondering about, that you’ve been googling. This podcast will build a solid foundation so you can bring your box idea to life! Stop sitting on that money maker idea before someone else launches it first.

Links:

Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
-use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off your first box
Together Unplugged: https://www.togetherunplugged.com
Christy Wright's Business Boutique: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/business/business-boutique
Dana Malstaff's Boss Mom: https://boss-mom.com

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#100 - This week's episode of Subscription Box Basics is a celebration of our 100th episode, and it's going to be an Ask Me Anything episode where Julie answers some of the questions you have about running a subscription box business.

We also announce the winner of the ring light set at the end of the episode.

Links:

• Box Pricing Calculator:  https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/pricing
• Year in A Day Workshop: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/yearinaday
• Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BOOTCAMP
• Product Sourcing episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/2359058

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#099 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Jill Lodato of Kids Baking Club to talk about when the buyer isn't the customer.

Tune in as Jill shares her launch story and her marketing strategies with Kids Baking Club.

Links:

• Kids Baking Club:  https://kidsbakingclub.com
• Kids Baking Club Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KidsBakingClub
• Subscription Box Womenpreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subboxwomen
• Thanks.io: https://www.thanks.io

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#098 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about how to prep for the holidays for less overwhelm.

Julie shares five things you can do right now to prepare for the holiday rush so that you're not overwhelmed when you might want to take some time off, spend some time with the family, or just have some downtime.

Links:

• Free Canva template:  https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/holiday
• OptinMonster: https://optinmonster.com

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#097 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about event marketing for subscription boxes. 

Tune in as Julie shares what works for us in Sparkle Hustle Grow and see what might be a good fit for you and your subscription box business. You can have a lot of success when you market your subscription box at events.

Links:

• Subscription Box Bootcamp IG: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com

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#096 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Shana Hayes from Cratejoy to talk about how to acquire more customers on the Cratejoy Marketplace.

Shana is the Senior Marketplace Engagement Manager at Cratejoy helping subscription box owners get up to speed with the Cratejoy Marketplace and grow their business. 

Cratejoy gets 4 million monthly views on their site. If you want to get a piece of that huge traffic, tune in to learn more about Cratejoy Marketplace and how to succeed as a marketplace seller.

Links:

• Sell on Cratejoy: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/marketplace
• Cratejoy Blog: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blog
• How to Create a High-Quality Cratejoy Marketplace Listing: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blog/creating-a-cratejoy-marketplace-listing

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#095 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about how to get featured in holiday gift guides.  

This is a really important topic especially in Q4 because we've seen a lot of success from it. A couple of years back, Sparkle Hustle Grow was featured in Forbes as the best subscription box to gift the boss babe. Because of that feature, we tripled our gift box sales that holiday season. And we want the same for you! 

Tune in as Julie breaks down four easy steps to prepare and pitch to be featured in gift guides.

Links:

• Sparkle Hustle Grow: http://sparklehustlegrow.com
• Subscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com
• Help A Reporter Out (HARO): https://www.helpareporter.com

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