The Digital Course Assistant Podcast

In 2019, after an unexpected loss just 5 days after she returned from a
whirlwind trip to France with her husband, Bevin Farrand founded the Take
the DAMN Chance movement. Her DAMN framework has inspired thousands
to connect with the people that they love, do the “crazy thing” that makes all
the difference and, when given a choice, to take the damn chance.
Additionally, she is a coach that supports women in achieving their goals,
even after going through deeply challenging experiences.

In this episode, Julie chats with Bevin about using the TRIP filter to help you define what success means to you right now. This powerful episode will help you avoid the comparison trap and self-sabotage in your business. 

LINKS
WEBSITE: https://www.bevinfarrand.com
PODCAST: https://bevinfarrand.com/podcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BevinFarrand
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/takethedamntrip
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevinfarrand/
INSTAGRAM: @bevinfarrand https://www.instagram.com/bevinfarrand/
BOOK: Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life. Get it at https://amzn.to/44QQZ0L (referral link)

FREE RESOURCES
Six Dimensional Why: https://sixdimensionalwhy.com/

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Join Julie, Renae and your box besties for a retreat like no other! It was created for women in the subscription box industry and is the perfect blend of work and play. https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com/retreat

• When? Oct 2-4
• Where? Margaritaville Resort, Hollywood Beach, Florida (Fort Lauderdale)
• How much? $697 - early bird pricing through 7/10.  (Save $300!) Price goes up after July 10th. Travel and accommodations are not included but we have a special discounted room block at the resort.

This resort has it all…

• Beachfront
• Coffee shop
• Taco food truck 
• Spa 
• Poolside Tiki bar
• Rooftop bar
• Steakhouse
• 11th floor Rooftop terrace with pool
• Hollywood Beach Boardwalk (shopping, food, rent bikes, etc)

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES 

• One spot at the retreat, including access to all sessions and group activities
• Swag bag 
• Private FB Community to ask questions, share wins and connect (pre and post event)
• The Support System you've been craving 

WORKSHOPS 

• Hands-on video creation workshop 
• Planning Workshop 
• Mindset workshop
• Masterminding session by the pool 
• More TBA

BONUSES:  

• Exclusive interview on Subscription Box Basics Podcast
• Guest post on the Subscription Box Basics blog 

Get your ticket at https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com/retreat

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Have you ever considered using Etsy to reach new customers and to sell excess inventory? That's what's this episode is about. Julie interviews Etsy Coach Monica Little and unpacks some incredible tips to get you started!

Monica Little left her corporate job to pursue her own dreams and built a multiple 6-figure organic skincare small business. She created Etsy Algorithm Secrets and Product Biz Academy to guide other handmade small business owners along the path of turning their hobby and passion into a successful and profitable business. She’s the host of The Product Biz Podcast where she shares stories of growing her own business to help others let go of perfection and overcome the fear of failure that is holding them back, so they can start taking aligned action with their own small business. Monica’s passion is to create a community of small business owners that are ready to put in the work and to help them realize their dreams truly are possible.

LINKS
- How to use Etsy for excess subscription box inventory
- Free Etsy training: https://www.monicalittlecoaching.com/a/2147562114/aTGog2Jm
(affiliate link)

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At Subscription Box Basics, we typically recommend you use Subbly or Shopify to run your business. A few episodes back, I interviewed Stefan from Subbly and today, you'll meet Sarah Jansel, The Shopify Queen!

She is a speaker, podcaster, and CEO of Jansel & Co where she and her team build, brand, and grow awesome websites - on Shopify and Kajabi.

Sarah began her entrepreneur journey by launching a fashion boutique in 2018. She has 25 years experience working in business, operations and Human Resources. While working in corporate, Sarah held leadership roles for companies including TD, PwC, Scotiabank, and was the VP People & Operations at CARFAX Canada. Sarah holds diplomas in HR Management, Management Consulting, and her Masters of Business in Executive Management. Sarah is also certified as a Prosci Change Management Professional, and a Klaviyo Partner, Shopify, Kajabi, and Omnisend Partner.

LINKS
https://www.janselandco.com
https://www.janselandco.com/services
https://www.instagram.com/janselandco

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Fresh back from Sub Summit 2023, today’s episode is a recap of our experience. We had tons of fun, met so many amazing people and learned from our colleagues. Huge shout out to the Sub Summit team for another successful event!

LINKS

• Get on the waitlist for next year at subsummit.com 
• ifundwomen.com
• helloalice.com
• Show me the money (podcast episode about grants): https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/5697220 
• The live episode from Sub Summit (5 ways to Gamify your business): https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/12976530 
• Liam’s chat on Tik Tok Creator Marketplace: https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/12188975
• Sub Summit 2022 parody: https://youtu.be/LuIe7VCDMtQ
• Sub Summit 2023 parody (The Wurst subscription): Link coming soon
• BoxBesties.com
• BoxBesties.com/retreat

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This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Sub Summit 2023 in Dallas, Texas at the SUBTA Studios Stage. We shared 5 ways to gamify your subscription box experience. Why? To help increase engagement & loyalty, reduce churn and make it more fun to be a subscriber!

Your challenge: Choose 1 of the gamification tactics we mentioned and implement it, then share with us (either in the DMs or tag us on IG)...there will be prizes!

Our Free Game board template (Canva): https://bit.ly/3IUUcnM

There are thousands of ready-to-customize scavenger hunt templates on Canva: https://www.canva.com/templates/?query=scavenger-hunt-checklist

Example of a monthly challenge from one of our students, Active Life: https://www.instagram.com/p/CswI_ssu-90/

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By now, you probably know that we are big fans of live events - whether you are setting up as a vendor event or going to a conference to learn (Oh hi, Sub Summit!) Events can be super impactful in helping you level up, grow personally & professionally, make connections and build personal relationships. 

If you are going to any live events in the near future, use this episode to help you prepare! Renae shares tips and personal experience at past live events so that you can make the most of each event you plan to attend in the future! 

Links:

• Sub Summit: SubSummit.com
• 10 Reasons to budget for live events: https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/11455669-10-reasons-to-budget-for-in-person-events

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Everyone’s been talking about Subbly’s subscription software lately. Should you try it? Should you switch platforms? Will it work for you? Let’s talk about it!

In today’s episode, Julie has a chat with Stefan Pretty, the Scotsman behind Subbly. He launched the platform in 2014, right at the onset of the online subscription boom. Since then, Subbly has empowered thousands of businesses to successfully launch and grow. 

Links:

• If you are a Subscription Box Bootcamper, use the link in your course to claim your 90 days free. 
• If you are not a Bootcamper or you are thinking of changing platforms, try Subbly for 30 days for free with this link: subbly.co/julie
• See what makes Subbly different with the comparison chart found at https://www.subbly.co/comparison
• The UK’s only subscription box marketplace: https://www.uopen.com

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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.

Today's episode was inspired by a recent coaching call where a student was struggling to figure out what to do and when, in her home-based warehouse. So, I'm painting a picture of what it looks like when you break this large shipping task into smaller tasks that you can easily accomplish each week. Procrastinators beware - this may blow your mind but we encourage you to give it a try!

• Week one: Clean and prep your packing area
• Week two: Prep your items
• Week three: Pre-build your boxes
• Week four: Packing and shipping

Listen to the episode where Julie breaks down each weeks and rounds out the episode with some helpful packing & shipping tips!

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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There's so much happening over the next few months (and beyond) so we wanted to take a moment to share #allthethings so you can save the dates!

- May 17-18: Julie is presenting at the Ultimate Product Party in Nashville, TN
- May 18-22: Subscription Box Bootcamp enrollment open with a $300 discount
- May 31-June 2: Julie and Renae will be at Sub Summit in Dallas, TX (Hosting a scavenger hunt, live podcasting, and presenting a panel on buying/selling a box business)
- Box besties applications are open at BoxBesties.com, new cohort starts Aug 1
- July 20th at 1pm eastern: FREE live webinar with Susie Moore: Overnight Rockstar: Get noticed, skyrocket your reputation and attract new clients by being your own publicist (Register in early July)
- Oct 2-4: Box Besties Retreat in Fort Lauderdale, FL (details coming soon)

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