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UPSTART continues the conversation on what it takes to successfully launch and operate a small retail business. Weekly, Iris interview industry professionals allowing them to share a unique perspectiv... more
FAQs about UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups:How many episodes does UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.
December 01, 2019Choosing the Right Packaging: Part IIWe're continuing the conversation on what's required to meet all guidelines when designing your packaging for your retail products. Here is where you will find your INCI codes to place on your label: www.cirs-safety.org (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). I failed to mention that you will need barcodes that will work with all or most retailers. Follow my podcast weekly on all podcast platforms!www.irisnicholepatterson.comwww.irisbotanicals.com...more25minPlay
November 19, 2019Choosing the Right PackagingFar too many times we make the mistake of not doing the proper research when it comes to packaging our products. Functionality along with the right color selection can make or break us when it comes to branding. On this episode of Upstart we will discuss how to properly choose brand colors and search for wholesale containers and packaging for our products. ...more33minPlay
November 17, 2019Developing Your ConceptThis episode will help you to search within yourself to discover your passions. We will explore the necessary steps to turn those burning desires into something tangible!...more23minPlay
July 06, 2018Episode 7: Overcoming Throwing in the TowelCan you believe that I was actually going to sell my business because of defeat? Check out this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy. I talk about the trials that brought about fear. Thank God I found the strength to overcome....more32minPlay
June 29, 2018Episode 6: Raising Up Youngpreneurs: When Entrepreneurs Inadvertently Raise Up EntrepreneursIt's been my experience to witness parents who are business owners sow seeds of entrepreneurship into their children sometimes unknowingly. I invited my daughter Teylor to chat with me on this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy to share her desire to be a business owner and how I impacted her decision....more28minPlay
June 22, 2018Episode 5: I Answered These Questions from Whole Foods and Got a Yes!Here's four questions I had to answer when I pitched my product line to Whole Foods back in 2016. Going in I wasn't given any insight on what to expect. I'm openly sharing this conversation to offer a head start to those that are looking to go retail....more35minPlay
June 15, 2018Episode 4: The Art of PitchingOn today's episode, special guest Shelby Parchman of InUrban Strategies will share with us the Do's and Dont's of crafting your pitch to investors and retail relationships....more25minPlay
June 13, 2018Episode 2: Every Entrepreneur Should Read These Two BooksWhat we feed our minds is the very thing we produce. Every entrepreneur should have a library or video playlist of inspirational leaders whose main objective is to see you win....more40minPlay
June 13, 2018Episode 3: If You're Not Doing This with Your Business in 2018 You're LosingYou need to dominate every platform when you're brand building. This should be your #1 marketing strategy in this season....more21minPlay
FAQs about UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups:How many episodes does UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups have?The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.