The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

You know we are big fans of using Shopify for your small business, and now we get to hear from someone whose job is sharing the stories of entrepreneurs who use the platform to thrive. Shuang Esther Shan is the host of the Shopify Masters podcast. She’s a storyteller at Shopify, and is fascinated by how change is created through commerce.

We’re gonna hear an insider look at what’s happening at Shopify to help support product bosses around the world. She shares how Shopify assists retailers at point of sale, how to present consistent messaging and presence seamlessly across different channels, advice for simplifying and sharing your message, and the best tools, apps, and strategies for growing on Shopify.

We love sharing the stories of business owners both big and small and how they got to where they are today, and that’s just what the Shopify Masters podcast is all about. Listen in for examples of product-based businesses seeing incredible success!

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Listen: Shopify Masters
• Want to try out Shopify yourself? Visit theproductboss.com/shopify to get started!
• Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don’t know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don’t want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we’ve got you covered with a year’s worth of consistent content that’s sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, visit A Year of Content.

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

We love sharing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys with you, and this one is a dream! We’re live at Café Lola in Las Vegas, talking with the co-founders Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes, all about how they have grown an unbelievable empire that started with a marketing agency and a dream to own a bright and vibrant coffee shop.

We dive into their story, partnership, and dynamic: What inspired this dynamic duo to get into business in the first place, and how that has taken off more than they ever imagined.

They also share advice on making the move from your day job to your passion project, the struggles of dealing with and overcoming imposter syndrome, how creating elevated experiences helps you stand out in a crowded market, and how to launch your business to a warm audience using organic marketing.

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Learn more at ilovecafelola.com
• Follow Lin on Instagram: @lin_smith_jerome
• Follow Alexandra on Instagram: @alexandra_lourdes
• Follow Café Lola on Instagram: @ilovecafelola
• Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don’t know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don’t want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we’ve got you covered with a year’s worth of consistent content that’s sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, visit A Year of Content.

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

We all know the holiday season is the busiest time of year for (most) product bosses! But as you reach your hard stop date, is it time to stop making money, shut down, and enjoy the holidays? What if we told you that you can slow down, celebrate the holidays with your family, and make more money in your business — all without having to fulfill another order? You absolutely can!

But wait — how do you keep generating revenue without having to push yourself (or your employees) to make another product or ship another order? The answer, friends, is gift cards!

We’ve all been there. You need a last-minute gift or you aren’t sure what to buy someone, but you don’t want it to be something generic or from Amazon. What better than buying a gift card to support a small business? We’re going to share how you can put together a quick and easy last minute offer and marketing message to let customers know that you’re here to help them with their gift-giving needs.

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don’t know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don’t want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we’ve got you covered with a year’s worth of consistent content that’s sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, visit A Year of Content.

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

You know more than anyone that starting and running a successful business isn’t easy. In fact, things can get so difficult that you may just feel like breaking down into tears. Well, we’re here to tell you if that’s how you feel, it’s totally okay to cry.

Not only is it okay, but it’s also necessary. As women, we’re working in a man’s world, which means the challenges we face are even bigger. We don’t have to pretend that it isn’t hard — because it is.

Whether they’re happy tears, sad tears, tears of frustration or anxiety or overwhelm or elation, it’s all okay. You’re a human being, and that’s amazing, so let it all out! We’re here for you!

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• TikTok: @theproductbosspodcast

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

Our Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind is the only way to get direct access to Minna and Jacqueline. While we’ve talked about it on the show before, people always ask: What’s it like inside the Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind?

One of the benefits of being in the Inner Circle Mastermind is the ability to reach out to us in audio messages and receive a response from us, whenever you need us! We’re going to share two different ways we coach our Masterminders in this episode to give you an inside peek at what goes on behind the curtain.

You’ll hear from Kristin Carlin, the owner of Rustic Grace, as she looks to what she has to do next in order to grow her business. Then you’ll hear us read a hot-seat question about customer acquisition out loud in one of our mastermind calls to see how it plays out live within the group. See how being surrounded by the right community can move you from stuck to clarified action in just a few minutes!

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• If you’re a Product Boss who is making a minimum of $300k+ in your business and you are looking for an exclusive community of other high-six and multi-seven-figure business owners to collaborate and discuss high-level strategy with, then check out The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! You’re invited to apply now to join us! Applications are NOW OPEN, but only for a limited time so don’t delay!!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

Every product boss is a self-made success story in the making! What can we learn from studying the most successful self-made women out there?

We’re talking about Forbes ranking of the United States most successful women entrepreneurs, executives, and entertainers. We look at what they all have in common, and what you can learn from their stories to help you succeed in your own entrepreneurial journey. We also hope it’s inspiring to see so many women out there showing what’s possible for any of you.

While the women on this list are the cream of the crop, every self-made woman is worth celebrating. If you’re a self-made business owner on your way to world domination, we invite you to join the waitlist for The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind — and maybe we’ll see your name on this list next year!

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• If you’re a Product Boss who is making a minimum of $300k+ in your business and you are looking for an exclusive community of other high-six and multi-seven figure business owners to collaborate and discuss high level strategy with, then check out The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! Spots are limited so make sure you join the waitlist today to be the first notified when applications open!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

It’s the holiday shopping season! And as small business owners, we thought it would be fun to put some good karma out into the world and shop our small business shopping directory. Let’s switch gears from business owner to consumer and help support other small businesses just like yours!

One of the easiest ways to shop is by recommendation, so whether you’re working hard in your business or taking a moment to relax with some pumpkin pie, we’re going to share some of our favorite brands and products to make things even easier for you.

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Yours Truly Gift & Flower Shoppe
• Rosebud's Tees
• Ellen Hutson
• Pretty Inappropriate
• Glass Ladder & Co.
• Vana Chupp Studio
• Blooming Botanicals Hemp
• Blue Moon Bakery
• The Naked Cupcake
• Chuco Relic
• DomeDock
• Dallas Caramel Company
• Cardinal Rule Press
• Explore hundreds of other small businesses in our Shop 1 in 5 Directory! Happy shopping!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

Growing a business is hard. There are a million and one things you could be doing to grow your business, but when you can’t do everything, how do you know the right thing? While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to growth, there are some frameworks you can follow to pick the things that are going to compound and drive growth for your business.

Ali Kriegsman is the Co-Founder and COO of Bulletin, a wholesale B2B marketplace that was recently acquired by Emerald. She has previously graced us with her presence on the Product Boss Podcast before, where she shared the stories of small businesses as they embark on the journey to build big empires.

Ali was recently kind enough once again to speak to our Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind group where we have expert guests come in once a month and share their advice. Her conversation was so valuable that we wanted to bring a portion of it straight to YOU! In this episode, she talks about scrappy, real growth and affordable, tested tactics to grow your brand through creating more organic content, which is just one of her five frameworks for growth.

If you’re a Product Boss who is making a minimum of $300k+ in your business and you are looking for an exclusive community of other high-six and multi-seven figure business owners to collaborate and discuss high level strategy with, then check out The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! Spots are limited so make sure you join the waitlist today to be the first notified when applications open!

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Read: How to Build a Goddamn Empire
• alikriegsman.com
• Instagram: @alikriegs
• How to Build a Goddamn Empire with Ali Kriegsman Co-Founder of Bulletin
• If you’re a Product Boss who is making a minimum of $300k+ in your business and you are looking for an exclusive community of other high-six and multi-seven figure business owners to collaborate and discuss high level strategy with, then check out The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! Spots are limited so make sure you join the waitlist today to be the first notified when applications open!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

If you’re running a business, you possess creative genius. Sometimes after being in the weeds for too long we start to lose track of that genius. As we head into 2023, it’s time to take your business to the next level and remember why you started in the first place!

A lot of us forget the creative genius we have that helped us start our business. Even when your business is doing great, it can be easy to lose track of your “why” and what sets you apart from the competition. As your business grows, it’s more important than ever to dig deep into your purpose and your creative passions to move forward and we want to help you do that!

You’re going to hear our Creative Genius keynote training we gave at our Product Boss Mastermind Retreat. We discuss unfair advantages, your secret sauce, marketing and how all of this relates to your creative genius! Plus if you’re running a multiple six-figure to multi-million dollar business and looking for a group of industry-leading Product Bosses to connect and thrive with, we’re taking applications for the Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! To apply, visit here.

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• If you’ve reached the $300k+ to multi-million dollar stage in your business and you’re looking for support as you navigate this level, then we invite you to apply to The Product Boss Inner Circle Mastermind! This is the place for high-level strategy and collaboration so you can connect with other product-based business owners who get it and are going where you’re going. Spots are limited so don’t delay! You can apply here.
• Want to make sure your business is holiday ready? Then be sure to download our FREE crash course, The Product Boss’ Guide to Getting Holiday Ready Checklist, to receive our very best advice so that you can have your most successful holiday season ever!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so incredibly grateful for you, our listeners, which is why we are excited to share this very special episode with you!

Building a business isn’t easy, and your “why” has to be bigger than yourself and just making money. Many Product Bosses out there are building a business to create a legacy for their children. That’s why, for this special episode of the podcast, we’re interviewing some guests near and dear to our hearts: Our own kids!

Oftentimes, we can lose sight of how involved our kids are in our businesses. This was a fun opportunity to teach them a bit more about what we do, find out what they think we do, explain why we do what we do and share what we are thankful for! For you, we hope this acts as a fun, inspiring, and motivational chat to help you reflect on what you want your business legacy to be.

Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!

Resources:

• Need help creating a marketing strategy for the 2022 holiday season that successfully resonates with your customers and gets you loyal customers that actually buy from you? Then grab our 101+ Content Ideas Beyond the Discount: 2022 Holiday Edition to get content ideas for the ENTIRE holiday season!
• Want to make sure your business is holiday ready? Then be sure to download our FREE crash course, The Product Boss’ Guide to Getting Holiday Ready Checklist, to receive our very best advice so that you can have your most successful holiday season ever!

Connect:

• Website: theproductboss.com
• Instagram: @theproductboss