UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups

By Iris Nichole Patterson

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

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How many episodes does UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups episodes:

December 01, 2019 Choosing the Right Packaging: Part II
We'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.
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25min
November 19, 2019 Choosing the Right Packaging
Far 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.
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33min
November 17, 2019 Developing Your Concept
This 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!

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23min
July 06, 2018 Episode 7: Overcoming Throwing in the Towel
Can 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.
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32min
June 29, 2018 Episode 6: Raising Up Youngpreneurs: When Entrepreneurs Inadvertently Raise Up Entrepreneurs
It'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.
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28min
June 22, 2018 Episode 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.
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35min
June 15, 2018 Episode 4: The Art of Pitching
On 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.
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25min
June 13, 2018 Episode 1: Dreamer's Academy
Let's talk about the line up!
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11min
June 13, 2018 Episode 2: Every Entrepreneur Should Read These Two Books
What 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.
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40min
June 13, 2018 Episode 3: If You're Not Doing This with Your Business in 2018 You're Losing
You need to dominate every platform when you're brand building. This should be your #1 marketing strategy in this season.
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21min

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.