The Digital Course Assistant Podcast

#074 - In this episode, Julie is joined by her box bestie Jessica Principe from All Girl Shave Club to talk about what to do with excess inventory. 

They share four tactics to offload excess inventory and get that cash flow moving.

 Summary:

• Tactic #1: Email marketing (00:06:44)
• Tactic #2: Surprise packs and bundle deals (00:12:09)
• Tactic #3: Selling to other subscription box owners  (00:17:36)
• Tactic #4: Secret subscriber sale (00:21.06)

Links:

• Inventory Goals workshop: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/inventory-workshop
• All Girl Shave Club: https://allgirlshaveclub.com
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
• Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com
• Flodesk: https://flodesk.com
• Jessica Principe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_principe
• Julie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp

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#073 - Julie is joined by Jenn Collins of Mama Needs Subscription Box which is a box curated especially for Mamas with gifts, tools for self-care, and even simple ideas to make self-care a habit. Jenn is a star student of Subscription Box Bootcamp and one of the first cohort of Sell More Boxes.

Tune in to hear Jenn's journey from launching to scaling Mama Needs subscription box.

 Summary:

• Introduction of Jenn and Mama Needs (00:01:16)
• The biggest challenge at launch (00:17:50)
• Favorite thing about the subscription box industry (00:24:20)
• Tips for aspiring subscription box owners (00:30:02)
• Experience with Sell More Boxes program (00:31:54)

Links:

• Mama Needs Subscription Box website: https://mamaneedsbox.com
• Mama Needs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamaneedsbox
• Mama Needs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaneedsbox
• Mama Needs Podcast: https://www.mamaneedspodcast.com/podcast
• Sparkle Hustle Grow: http://sparklehustlegrow.com

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#072 - In this episode, we're going to hear Amy Lockrin, the Director of Operations for Sparkle Hustle Grow and Subscription Box Bootcamp. She's going to share three things you can automate in your subscription box business today.

Summary:

• Automate how you handle people interested to be a part of your box (00:02:18)
• Automate customer service (00:04:39)
• Automate growing your audience (00:09:41)

Links:

• Sparkle Hustle Grow product submission form: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com/product-submission
• Automated Handwritten Postcards, Notecards & Letters: http://www.thanks.io?afmc=2oj
• Sparkle Hustle Grow videoask: https://www.videoask.com/f1ja3chk1 
• Videoask: https://www.videoask.com
• Virtual support days: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/VIB

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#071 - Julie is joined by Erick Musick, Co-founder of Louis and Lea, an eco-friendly box for moms and babies.

Eric is also the host of The Subscription Box Show, a podcast for people who want actionable, proven, and unbiased tips and tricks to help them start or grow their very own business.

Tune in to hear Louis and Lea's launch story and some amazing tips for prelaunch as well as for growing your subscriber base.

Summary:

• Introduction of Eric and Louis and Lea (00:02:10)
• Launch Story of Louis and Lea (00:04:38)
• The biggest mistake during launch (00:12:46)
• Deciding between craft boxes or custom boxes  (00:17:00)
• Testing out the "first box is free" concept (00:30:56)
• Advice for aspiring subscription box business owners (00:34:13)
• Bonus trick for email list building (00:34:48)

Links:
https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://louisandlea.com
https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesubscriptionboxshow

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#070 - In this episode, Julie encourages you to build a business you love.

She shares some questions you can ask yourself to get clarity on finding your "sweet spot". That is, what you want your business to look like and feel like.

This is a short break from talking about the tactical side of running a subscription box business but is equally important as you move forward in your journey of building a successful subscription box business.

Links:
https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com

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#069 - In this episode, Julie is joined by one of her students from Subscription Box Bootcamp Leah Brushett of Mother Snacker.

Leah is the Founder and Chief Curator or as she likes to say, the "Head Hot Mess Mama" behind Mother Snacker, a dessert gift & subscription box curated for moms

Tune in to hear Leah's journey of launching Mother Snacker, the challenges along the way, and how she overcame them.

Summary:

• Introduction of Leah (00:01:12)
• Launch Story of Mother Snacker (00:04:38)
• The biggest challenge in starting Mother Snacker and how she overcame it (00:19:21)
• Favorite thing about being in the subscription industry (00:19:49)
• Advice to new and aspiring subscription box owners (00:20:55)

Links:
https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://mothersnacker.com
--use coupon code JULIE to get 20% off
https://www.instagram.com/themothersnacker
https://mothersnacker.com/pages/about
--box sample

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#068 - In this episode, Julie is joined by a member of Subscription Box Bootcamp's dream team, Jeremy Bower of the GivrPack. 

Tune in as they answer some of the common considerations in deciding your custom boxes for your subscription box business.

Jeremy is the Founder and CEO of Givr Packaging. He holds a degree in paper science (yes, that's a thing). His deep understanding of all things paper and packaging allows him to provide unique and novel solutions for Givr Pack's customers.

Summary:

• Introduction of Jeremy and Givr Pack. (00:02:36)
• Choosing your box size (00:09:46)
• Types of boxes (00:15:41)
• Custom print vs DIY (00:16:10)
• Types of printing (00:20:10)
• Single vs double-sided printing (00:28:24)

Links:
https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com
https://www.givrpack.com
https://www.instagram.com/givrpack
https://www.facebook.com/GivrPack

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#067 - Julie is joined by Lorena Hixson of Passion and Growth subscription box.

Lo is a start student of Subscription Box Bootcamp. She is an ER trauma nurse turned subscription box owner.
She launched Passion and Growth to help women fully accept, embrace, and love themselves unapologetically.

Tune in to hear Lo's inspiring journey on personal development and how her experience led her to launch Passion and Growth.

Summary:

• Introduction of Lo (00:01:21)
• Launch Story of Passion and Growth (00:04:59)
• The biggest challenge in starting Passion and Growth and how she overcame it (00:19:21)
• Favorite thing about being in the subscription industry (00:28:21)
• Advice to new and aspiring subscription box owners: "You don't have to be able to see the entire staircase. You just have to be able to see the first step." (00:29:23)

Links:
https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://passionandgrowth.com
https://www.instagram.com/passionandgrowth
https://www.pinterest.com/passionandgrowth
https://www.instagram.com/lohixson

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#066 - In this episode, Julie is joined by Allison Carter of Memories in Moments Unwrapped.
Tune in to hear Allison's journey of adding a subscription box to her already successful brand Allison Carter Celebrates and her experience being one of the first cohorts of Sell More Boxes, which is a hybrid coaching program to help you break through to the next level in your subscription box business.

Links:

https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com
https://allisoncartercelebrates.com
Coupon code: NEWFRIEND to get 10% off your first box

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#065 - In this episode, Julie is joined by a very special friend, Abby Bartholomew, the co-founder and the HBIC of Smartass and Sass subscription box.

Tune in to hear about Abby's launch story, tips in scaling your subscription box business, and the value of having a peer-led mastermind.

Summary:

• Introduction of Abby, and Smart and Sass (00:01:37)
• Launch Story (00:04:59)
• The biggest challenge in starting Smart and Sass and how she overcame it (00:11:01)
• Most impactful marketing tactics (00:16:39)
• Favorite thing about being in the subscription industry (00:19:25)
• Advice to new and aspiring subscription box owners (00:22:01)
• Impact of having a peer-led mastermind (00:25:46)

Links:

https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com
https://smartassandsass.com
https://facebook.com/smartassandsass
https://instagram.com/smartassandsass
https://pinterest.com/smartassandsass
https://twitter.com/smartassandsass

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