The Digital Course Assistant Podcast

Looking for ways to boost your subscription box business this holiday season? We've got you covered! In this replay from 2022, Julie spills the beans on five ingenious strategies to create holiday bundles that are not only appealing but will also bump up your profits. She'll walk you through creating tantalizing holiday-themed bundles, customizing recipient-oriented bundles, the ins and outs of price-themed bundles, and how to make the most of your existing inventory.  She  also uncovers how digital gift cards can be a game-changer for your business.

 Overwhelmed? Fret not, we've got your back! You can book a coaching call with Julie where she'll help you handcraft a strategy for this holiday season.

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Ever wished you were better equipped to face emergencies? We guarantee you, this episode will give you the tools to conquer any situation with confidence and ease. We're joined by Jenny Piper from The Preparedness Box, a unique subscription service designed to help women get ready for any emergency, one box at a time. Hear how her boxes pack in a mix of practical items like flashlights, bungee cords, headlamps and fun elements like glow sticks and candles - making preparedness enjoyable and accessible. Plus, Jenny unveils her entrepreneurial journey and what inspired her to create The Preparedness Box in the first place.

Renae continues her enlightening chat with Jenny, diving into her inventive method of maintaining interest in emergency preparedness. She reveals her effective 12 diverse themes that keep subscribers engaged and can be refreshed, adapted or changed each year. Jenny also spills the beans on sourcing wholesale items and illustrates why it's so crucial to boldly ask for what you want in your business. She ends the conversation by inviting you to connect with her online, and even arrange a one-on-one consultation. 

• Save 30% on The Preparedness Box with code SBB30 at https://blueskyscout.com
• Subscribe by Oct 15, 2023 and get a free duffel bag from The Preparedness Box!
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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.

In this episode, subscription box coaches Julie and Renae discuss five key characteristics of a good subscription box. Now let's be real...there are far more than 5, but these are some of the impactful AND give you a good starting point!

Does your box...

1. Solves a pain point
2. Serves a specific niche
3. Incorporate experiential factors
4. Include high-quality, thoughtfully curated products
5. Is sustainable over time

We emphasize the importance of these characteristics for subscription box businesses and encourage you to evaluate your own boxes based on these criteria. 

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (6 of 6)

Head Coach Julie talks about the topic she gets asked about the most: product sourcing. In the first part of this episode, she shares specifically where and how she product source for Sparkle Hustle Grow. And then in the second part, she gives some pro tips on how to source the best items.

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (5 of 6)

Julie Ball walks you through the process of carving out your subscription box concept to provide you with some clarity on the box idea you want to launch.

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (4 of 6)

In this episode, 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.

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (3 of 6)

In this episode, 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.

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (2 of 6)

Before you start your subscription box business or adding it to your existing business, it's important to understand how the subscription box business works. In this episode, Head Coach 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.

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

Welcome to the Back to the Basics series! (1 of 6)

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.

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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You are invited to our FREE Live workshop that Julie and Susie have coming up, called “Overnight Rockstar: Get noticed, skyrocket your reputation and attract new clients by being your own publicist”. Register at https://bit.ly/PRWebinarSBB. 

Media features played a BIG role in the success of my former subscription box, Sparkle Hustle Grow, and our wildly successful friend Susie Moore is going to teach you how to leverage media & publicity. You guys - she's been on the Today Show, Oprah, Cosmo, Forbes - over 300 media features.  She's knows what's up!!

Her strategy DOES NOT include dancing on IG reels, posting on TikTok or any of the other "high energy" tactics that you simply don't want to do. 😉

Join us live on July 20 at 1pm eastern...or catch the limited time replay.

Register at https://bit.ly/PRWebinarSBB.

In this class, you’ll learn...

• The 3 major roadblocks between you and amazing PR for your business
• How to leverage what you already have to get PR, from big outlets, for your business
• How Susie got PAID to grow her email list by 29,000+ subscribers in 9 months
• Which PR opportunities actually grow your business, and which don’t (warning: you’ll be surprised!)

If you want some of Susie’s best tips, join on live on July 20th at 1pm.  If you can't be there live, you still need to register to get the replay.

I have copies of her two bestselling books and will be giving some away to those who show up live with us. So save the date and get registered today. 

👉 https://bit.ly/PRWebinarSBB