The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

Ep. 279

Knowing what questions to ask when approaching a manufacturer or contractor is an integral part of growing your product business into something you love - in the short-term and long-run. This episode is all about the fundamental questions in manufacturing. We break down the 8 important questions you should ask each manufacturer or contractor to make sure its the right one for you - when you're scaling your product and your business. We love this episode because it really is Product Boss 101 for all of our growing product bosses.

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Ep. 278

Christmas in July? Yes, it's time to start thinking about the holiday season! We are re-airing one of our favorite episodes today and while you'll hear us refer to 2020, the takeaways and a-ha's still ring true and will help you make an impact this year. We answer some of your holiday content questions like "How do I engage with my customers without sounding sales-y?" "How do I connect with my customer's needs this holiday season?" and "How can I make the holiday season different this year?". Grab your pen, notebook, and PSL because today we're talking all about what makes holiday content so unique!

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Ep. 277:

Today we’re teaching YOU The 3 Secrets to Growing Your Product-Based Business Sales and Visibility for more profits. What questions to ask yourself about your business to ensure your systems and processes are laying a good foundation. If you want your ideal client to not only find you but become a raving fan and learn how to diversify your revenue streams, this episode is for you!

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Ep. 276: 

Our special guest today is Lynsey Thornton, Managing Director of US West @ Shopify​. With a background in design, project management, and business, she focuses on building high capacity, cross-functional teams in growing tech companies. She created the first-ever UX Research team and as her focus shifted, she moved into the role of General Manager for Core Product, building the company’s flagship product along the way. She is currently focused on scaling Shopify in the United States by enabling independence and success for entrepreneurs in the entire Region.

Lynsey discusses how listening to the Shopify audience and innovating early in the Pandemic not only assisted countless businesses to get online for the first time but further solidified the Shopify brand by supporting small and local businesses. From showing up for your audience to pivoting and providing a better experience than Amazon, to continuing to invest to remove any obstacles that your consumers face. Listen in, you'll want to hear how you can innovate and better connect with your audience.

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Ep. 275: In today's episode, we're reairing one of our favorite episodes ever, Hard Truths to Growing a Product Biz Today.  If you're new here, we are so excited to share one of our most popular episodes ever with you. If you're a longtime listener, we still encourage you to tune in and listen. You never know what new lessons and "aha" moments might stand out to you now that didn't before.

Being so immersed in the product world, we have seen firsthand the trends of the changing landscape of retail and how the product business marketplace is rapidly-changing in the modern world. In this episode, we are going to share four hard truths about product based businesses which might push you out of your comfort zone, but also must be considered if you are serious about growing your business.

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Ep. 274: We are SO honored to welcome Cat & Nat, co-hosts of #MOMTRUTHS Podcast, on the show today! These fellow biz besties & business partners are an incredible duo that know how lonely and isolating motherhood can be and they share it truthfully, honestly, and with comedy. Their hilarious honesty and friendship have led to an incredible career as podcasters and now as product bosses with their recently launched brand, TAYLIVI.

In this extra special episode, we're getting a behind-the-scenes look at how these phenomenal women went from biz besties to biz partners to life partners. Their mission is to give mom's a space where they know they are not alone, free of judgment, and are able to find fun in motherhood. From going on tour to creating memberships and building a product-based business inspired by their daughters, Cat & Nat share how they balance business and motherhood. 

Support and follow Cat & Nat at:

• Cat & Nat Website
• Cat & Nat Instagram
• TAYLIVI Website

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Ep. 273: In today's episode, we're reairing one of our most popular episodes of all time, The 30 Second Video That Converts to Sales - Without Sounding Sale-sy. If you're new here, this episode will give you a freebie that will help you stand out. If you're a long-time listener, we still encourage you to tune in and listen. You never know what new strategies may stand out to you now that didn't before!

We believe that video is the number one way to convert and connect with your customer. That's why today we're giving you this extra special freebie! This exact 30-second video script will help you show up and stand out. We've seen SO many of our students use this script and gain confidence and sales. Thirty seconds of bravery leads to a 30-second video that can change how you stand out this quarter.

[Download the script here]

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Ep. 272: Today we're sharing a conversation we had with not one, but two, very special guests - Angie & Mike Lee, the brother and sister partnership behind Soul CBD. Together, they created a product-based business to help people with natural products. With different and unique backgrounds, Angie & Mike have grown an incredible business that provides relief to millions of people. In this episode, they're sharing how they built a business from the ground up, the importance of their brand, and how being authentic to themselves set their brand apart.

Connect and support Angie and Mike at:

• Soul CBD Website
• Soul CBD Instagram
• Angie Lee Instagram
• Mike Lee Instagram

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Ep. 271: In today's episode, we're reairing one of our most popular episodes of all time, Your Customer's Journey. If you're new here, this episode will help you understand your customer's journey to buying. If you're a long-time listener, we still encourage you to tune in and listen. You never know what new strategies may stand out to you now that didn't before!

Knowing your customer's journey is key to understanding how you can best serve them. But how do you map out a customer journey? In this episode, we're breaking down how you can understand your customer on multiple platforms whether they are there to discover brands & products or when they have the intent to buy.

This episode originally aired at: https://www.theproductboss.com/thepodcast/episode90

• Download the two worksheets mentioned for this episode - https://www.theproductboss.com/customerjourney

Links mentioned:

• The Product Boss Mastermind

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Ep. 270: In this extra special episode, we're joined by expert PR Strategist, Sabina Hitchen! As an entrepreneur, public speaker, and publicity strategist, Sabina is dedicated to amplifying the voices of small business owners. With her business, Press for Success, she's able to help turn business owners into PR pros.

Today, she's sharing her wealth of knowledge on how to feel confident in knowing what you need to get your product-based business out there. From showing up in media to building strategically, Sabina is sharing her expert tips. Get ready to learn the tools you need to know for what matters most in showing up for your product-based biz.

Support and follow Sabina at:

• Press For Success: https://www.pressforsuccess.com/bundles/press-for-success-all-access-membership?ref=5e0e32
• Sabina Hitchen Instagram

Links mentioned: 

• The Product Boss Mastermind

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