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Today’s guest is Kevin Wohlman, founder and owner at Southern Scholar. Southern Scholar is a premium dress sock subscription.  

In 2014 Southern Scholar set out to re-engineer the dress sock with a focus on quality, fit, and comfort. 

Kevin and I will talk about the hardships of true start ups with no capital backing. The hard lessons he learned, and what drove him to become the eventual winner of many subscription box awards.

In 2019, 5 short years after launching his subscription box company, Southern Scholar was voted the top Men’s Subscription box in the US, and I counted 16 other awards or mentions in well known publications such as: GQ, Esquire, Buzzfeed and CNN Underscored.

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Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/
Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

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The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

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Hey, welcome to The Subscription Box Show, I’m your host Eric Musick, and today is our Weekly Friday segment called Focus Friday, where we deep dive into a subject that is specific to the subscription box industry.  And today, we will discuss simple ways you can come out of the Covid-19 and self-isolation more productive!

I'll show you how to find extra time in your day, and give you 8 steps to help you get organized and feeling good about your day! Easy to do, easy not to do!

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This episode's sponsor "louisandlea.com": Get 10% off "Just For Mom Box" with promo code "MOTHERSDAY10" at checkout:  Louis and Lea https://louisandlea.com

Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/
Book a call with Eric at:
 https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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Ep8 - Cindy Nichols - The Wordy Traveler
Today's guest is Cindy Nichols, owner and founder of The Wordy Traveler.

Cindy founded The Wordy Traveler with the idea of bringing to market a luxury literary travel subscription box that helps fund education efforts for women and girls in developing nations. 

Within one month of the launch it was featured in InStyle Magazine as one of the top subscription boxes that give to charities. She has a background of having started multiple successful business ventures as well having been a successful travel photographer. Her travel and portrait photography has been featured in many magazines including Downbeat and Abaco Life. 

The Wordy Traveler has recently been nominated for USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards, and is currently ranked as a top 5 subscription box for books and a Top 10 Travel Subscription box on Urban Tastebud.

The Wordy Traveler has also been featured on USA Today 10 Best, HuffPost, InSyle, Yahoo, MSN and Oprah Magazine amongst many others. 

Today, Cindy and I discuss how to take an idea, give it value and how word of mouth advertising should not be taken lightly, and when done right, how word of mouth can ultimately help scale your business, whether you’re just starting out, or currently crushing it in your niche. We discuss this and much more on today’s episode with Cindy Nichols of The Wordy Traveler.

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Cindy's favorites...
eCommerce website platform Cindy uses: CrateJoy
Cindy's favorite subscription box: Beachly
Cindy's favorite social media platform: Instagram

Guest Links:
Cindy and The Wordy Traveler:
Website: https://www.thewordytraveler.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewordytraveler/?hl=en https://www.thewordytraveler.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewordytraveler/

Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric

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The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

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Ep7 Ryan McKenzie - Tru Earth

Today’s guest is Ryan McKenzie from Tru Earth. Tru Earth is an eco-friendly Laundry detergent solution that offers great subscription options. 

Ryan lives in beautiful British Columbia Canada with his wife and three kids. Ryan is obsessed with building direct to consumer brands with a purpose! 

The proof is in the subscription box pudding. Ryan has started or helped grow 7 different subscription box companies. He’s scaled many of them to multi-million dollar businesses. His latest, Tru Earth is only 1 year old and has already over 40,000 subscribers, and is a multi million dollar company on it's own. Ryan’s written content has also been read by over 100,000 people.

Ryan’s also the feature voice on Brand Growth Project and has appeared on The Tom Wang Show.

His knowledge in the subscription box world is second to none. And today, through this conversation, you will be able to listen in and learn from one of the brightest and most profitable minds in the industry.

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Ryan Stuff!
Website platform for eCommerce Ryan use: Using their own platform and Shopify a little bit
One type of box to stay clear of: Anything that's containing low margins
Ryan's favorite social media platform: Facebook

Guest Links:
Ryan and Tru Earth:
Website: ​tru.earth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truearthmovement/?hl=af   @truearthmovement
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ryan.Craig.McKenzie
Clarity FM: https://clarity.fm/ryanmckenzie

Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://ww

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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Episode 006 - Focus Friday - Boxes

Today is our Weekly Friday segment called Focus Friday, where we deep dive into a subject that is specific to the subscription box industry.  And today, we deep dive into the world of BOXES!

 When it comes to our industry, most people start with an idea, then maybe a logo and name, website, and so on and so forth.  But how many of you really take the time to think of what kind of box you’ll use?  So, today I will give you some information when it comes to options, design, intangibles,  and other useful insights I hope will help both educate you, and help you make a decision when it comes to picking the right box for your company.

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Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website:
https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com

Connect with Eric Musick:
https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2

The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com

Eric Musick’s email:
 [email protected]

Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow

The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/

Book a call with Eric at:
https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow  

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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The Subscription Box Show, Ep.5 - Lindsey McCoy, Owner - Plaine Products

Today's guest is Lindsey McCoy, owner of Plaine Products. Plaine Products was founded by two sisters, Lindsey and Alison Delaplaine,

Plaine Products began with a dream to have less plastic waste in the world. Lindsey spent 10 years living and working in the Bahamas. There she saw first hand the consequences of our disposable lifestyle with plastic on the beach, in the ocean, and along the roads. Today, Lindsey and Plaine Products are working to curb this waste of plastic. In the US alone, the left over plastic that doesn't get recycled could fill 1,100 football fields!

Lindsey and Plaine products have come up with a creative solution where they use and reuse stainless steel containers to fill and refill shampoos, conditioners, soaps, hand sanitizers, sunscreens and many other products as a subscription box model and eliminate plastic waste!

In today's episode, Lindsey takes us on an entrepreneurial journey, and teaches us first hand how we can take a problem in the world, and package it into a subscription box solution.

- The most frequently asked question Lindsey gets from her customers: "How does this process work?"
- e-commerce website platform Lindsey uses: WooCommerce
- Lindsey's favorite subscription box: Tinker Crate
- Most influential person(s) Lindsey knows in the subbox industry: Cause Box

Guest Links:
Lindsey and Plaine Products:
- Website: ​https://www.plaineproducts.com
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/plaineproducts/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaineproducts/?hl=en @plaineproducts
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/plaineproducts?lang=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plaineproducts/

Sponsor Discounts:
For the listeners of The Subscription Box Show, SAVE 20% at louisandlea.com by using discount code "Baby", and for 20% off Plaine Products, visit plaineproducts.com and use discount code SBS20

The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/
Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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The Subscription Box Show, Ep.4 - Kris Levy, Owner - Blue Frog Party Club

Today's guest is Kris Levy! Kris is a self proclaimed world-class jet setter, wino, and outdoor lover. He's also a leader, coach and is all about adding value!

After hitting 6 figures in his 20's, Kris wasn't satisfied, so he pivoted and grew multiple businesses and streams of income. But he also realized that one of his true passions was giving back. This is when he started krislevy.co. A business to help others grow in leadership and business.

On this episode, Kris will show us what it takes to build a subscription box business and that sometimes it's okay to change direction when needed. Don't get caught into sunk cost fallacy!

Kris will divulge all that and an interesting twist to his subscription box story...

- Kris' favorite social media platform: Pinterest (when it comes to subscription boxes)
- Kris' favorite subscription box: Trunk Club
- Most influential person Kris knows in the subscription box industry: Chris Guillebeau

Kris Levy Links:
- website:  krislevy.co
- Instagram: @therealkrislevy
- Blue Frog Party Club Instagram: @bluefrogpartyclub
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealkrislevy1/

Host Links:
- Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
- Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow
- Eric's email: [email protected]
- Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/
- Book a Call with Eric: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail

The Subscription Box Show, Ep.3 - Focus Friday

Today's the first ever weekly segment called Focus Friday. Every week we will deep dive into a subject that is specific to the subscription box industry. 

But for today's episode, the first ever Focus Friday, I simply want to give you my story. Who am I, where I came from, where I grew up, and why I decided to start the show. Hopefully after this episode, you’ll get to know me a little bit better as your host of The Subscription Box Show. 

Other Stuff:
John Lee Dumas - Host, Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast
https://www.eofire.com 

Travis Chappell - Host, Build Your Network Podcast and World Class Podcast
https://www.travischappell.com 

Host Links:

The Subscription Box Show Website: 

https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com

Connect with Eric Musick: 

https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2

The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com

Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]

Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow

The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/

Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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The Subscription Box Show, Ep.2 - Saloni Doshi, Owner and CEO at EcoEnclose.

EcoEnclose is a premiere eco-friendly option for anyone looking for green, sustainable packaging options. And on today's episode, we talk boxes!

Saloni purchased EcoEnclose back in 2015 backed with a passion for both business and the environment.  Saloni is the eco force and mind behind much of the many resources you can find and read at EcoEnclose.com.

 In our conversation, you get a real sense of the knowledge and passion she has for the industry. Not only for boxes, but for all packaging,... and why we entrepreneurs and business owners should consider eco-friendly options when it comes to ecommerce packaging solutions.

Saloni also gives us good reasons why we shouldn't be so quick to rule out eco-packaging based on price alone. And why it can be beneficial to your bottom line to partner with a company such as EcoEnclose.

We discuss these options and much more in this episode, where we dive into everything boxes, with Saloni Doshi!

Saloni's Favorite social media platform: Instagram
Saloni's Favorite Subscription Box: Kiwi Crate
Most influential person you know in the industry: Scott Fullbright from 

Guest Links:
Saloni Doshi and EcoEnclose:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ​ecoenclose.com
Instagram: @ecoenclose
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecoenclose

Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/

Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]

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The Subscription Box Show, Ep.1 - Steve Krakower, Harbor Marketing Agency

Today’s guest is Steve Krakower. Steve is the Owner and Founder of Harbor Marketing Agency out of Baltimore, Maryland USA. Harbor Marketing Agency is a team of marketers that are passionate about helping people laser-focused on making a positive impact and operate based on a set of core values that drive everything that they do. Steve first started in the subscription box industry shortly after graduating from Loyola University with a marketing degree. He quickly found himself at Hunt A Killer and helped what was then a lean startup grow to $10 million in one year. After helping them grow to a $15 million company, that is when Steve decided to satisfy his thirst of entrepreneurship and start his very own company called Harbor Marketing Agency. He also started his own podcast dedicated to eCommerce and subscription boxes called The Box Biz. 

In this episode, we discuss how we entrepreneurs can utilize marketing agencies like Harbor to grow our businesses and when is a good time to do so. We talked about ad and marketing strategies you can use to help your business whether you're just starting out or at a point where you're frustrated and ready to scale. We discuss this and much more as we dive into the world of ads and marketing with one of the best in the subscription box business, Steve Krakower.

Steve's Favorite social media platform: Facebook
Steve's Favorite Subscription Box: Shaker and Spoon
Most influential person in the industry known: Ryan Hogan

Guest Links:
Steve Krakower and Harbor Marketing Agency:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ​harbormarketingagency.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harbormarketing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harbormarketingagencyllc/
Podcast: https://www.harbormarketingagency.com/the-box-biz-episodes

Host Links:
The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Connect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.com
Eric Musick’s email: [email protected]
Eric Musick’s Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow
The Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/
Book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow

Support the show

Want to start your own podcast? 😃
Then you have to use what I've always used, Buzzsprout! Check it out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869251

The latest programs & Items in the industry👇

Subscription Box Experts Academy (by Liam Brennan): https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ

Subscription Box Planner Rated #1 in the industry (by Jessica Principe): https://ericmusick--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/the-subscription-box-planner/

For more, email me at [email protected]