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We're Lisa and Lucy, and we run Sticker Guru, a stationery and stickers shop. We created the Big Plans Podcast to share the things we’ve learned over the past 6 years running our own business. Let's get started! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

Lisa & Lucy | @stickerguru


    • Jun 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44 EPISODES


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    S3E15: Getting out of our FLOP Era - Pivoting 2023 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 26:42


    In this season finale, we talk about being in our FLOP ERA, the nature of business growth, the significance of specific goal-setting, and the importance of pivoting and adjusting goals. Tune in and learn how to get out of your flop era and take the right steps toward success. ⁠[FREE WEBINAR] Sign up to watch our sticker shop launch blueprint, and get the complete roadmap to starting your dream biz.⁠ Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Business goals, Goal setting, Projects tracking, Growing revenue streams, YouTube platform growth, Digital products, Bookkeeping, Reward system, Motivation, Business growth, Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E14: The Pros & Cons of AI Art in the Planner Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 25:18


    In this episode, we delve into the intersection of technology and art, focusing on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sticker shop art creation. We weigh the pros and cons of AI in this sector, with insights on its impact on cost-effectiveness, output quality, and ethical considerations. (Was the show notes generated by AI? You betcha!) [FREE WEBINAR] Sign up to watch our sticker shop launch blueprint, and get the complete roadmap to starting your dream biz. Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E13: 5 Expensive Investments Worth Making for Business Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 30:07


    In this podcast episode, we discuss our top five expensive investments that have significantly impacted our business success. From upgrading equipment to investing in professional branding, we share our experiences and highlight why these investments were worth every penny. Discover how these strategic investments can streamline operations, boost productivity, and attract the right customers. ⁠Join the waitlist⁠⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E12: From Doodles to Dollars - Transforming Art into a Sticker Empire ft. Helen Wang from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 19:52


    On today's episode, we have guest speaker, Helen Wang from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo! Listen in on her inspirational entrepreneurial journey that started in high school, and hear her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find Helen from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo here: Website: https://thecoffeemonsterzco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoffeemonsterzco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQDOtGP0sASm4xuOqhnpZNA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoffeemonsterzco/ Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Sticker business, TheCoffeeMonsterzCo, Helen Wang, entrepreneurship, emotis, doodles, customer relationships, creative business, product line, community, penmanship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E11: The Art of Pricing Products [REWIND]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 36:50


    How do you practically price your products and stickers? Is there a formula that we recommend? Get out your notes and a pencil, because in today's episode, we walk you through the best practices for pricing your products and examples for you to follow along with. Whether you are an aspiring sticker shop owner, or thinking about starting another type of product-based business, you will find this value-packed podcast episode incredibly helpful for making sure you are pricing your products fairy for yourself and the market. Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E10: Sticking It To Imposter Syndrome As A Shop Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 16:29


    In this enlightening podcast episode, we get vulnerable and explore the common struggle of imposter syndrome among entrepreneurs. Plus, we shed light on how to manage and overcome imposter syndrome. ⁠Join the waitlist⁠⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Impostor syndrome, Entrepreneurship, Celebrating successes, Mentorship, Entrepreneurial journey, Social Media in Business, Accelerator Program, Launching Your Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E9: How much $ do you actually need to start a sticker shop?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 25:08


    In this podcast episode, we discuss budget-friendly ways to start a successful sticker business TODAY. We discuss everything from sourcing materials to marketing and selling on different platforms. Keep listening to find out the $ budget we'd recommend you start out with. Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: sticker business, budget, printer, sticker paper, packaging, shipping, business cards, marketing, Etsy, Shopify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E8: Is the sticker market too saturated? Is it too late for me to start?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 20:09


    In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful sticker shop in the saturated sticker market. If you've ever thought about starting a sticker shop, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stand out from the competition. We talk about: The importance of finding your niche How to develop a strong and consistent brand identity Why you should offer unique designs and products tailored to your niche The key to being patient and persistent in building your sticker shop Join the waitlist for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: sticker market, sticker shop, saturated industry, niche, brand identity, unique designs, persistence, planner stickers, success, accelerator program --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E7: The Inspiring Journey of Paper Panduh ft. Emma Kim from Paper Panduh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 19:54


    On today's episode, we have guest speaker, Emma Kim from Paper Panduh! We dive into the incredible story of Emma, the founder of Paper Panduh, and explore her journey from Instagram account to successful brick-and-mortar store. Find Emma from Paper Panduh here: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.paperpanduh.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paperpanduh/⁠ Subscription: ⁠https://www.panduhbox.com/ Retail Shop: 555 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Paper Panduh, Emma Kim, Instagram, entrepreneurship, small business, family business, planner community, brick-and-mortar, journey, creativity, passion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E6: Overcoming Fear & Building Confidence on Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 27:14


    In this episode, we discuss their experiences and strategies for overcoming fear and building confidence on social media platforms. We share insights on: Authenticity: The importance of showing your true self and connecting with your audience. Handling mean comments: Tips for dealing with negativity and focusing on positive feedback. Navigating viral posts: How to handle controversy and celebrate your success. Building confidence: Ignoring haters and staying true to yourself to grow your online presence. Resources & Links: ⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Tune in to learn valuable tips for overcoming fear, building confidence, and creating a successful social media presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E5: Show Me the Money - Slaying Your Small Business Bookkeeping Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 16:59


    In this episode, we share their insights on managing finances and taxes for your small business. Learn how to overcome financial fears and set up a strong foundation for your venture. Introduction: Tackling the financial and legal aspects of starting a small business. Sales Tax: Understanding the role of sales tax in online sales and the differences between platforms like Etsy and Shopify. Separate Business & Personal Finances: The importance of keeping your finances separate and obtaining an EIN from the IRS. Legal Checklist: The essentials for starting your business, including registering your business in your state and obtaining necessary permits/licenses. Overcoming Financial Fears: Tips for overcoming intimidation and utilizing resources like Paper & Spark for financial guidance. DISCLAIMER: We are not a financial professional, please consult your own accountant / financial advisor. This is not financial advice, this is just our experiences. Resources & Links: FREE: Get Legit Step-by-Step Checklist by Paper + Spark Shop Spreadsheets by Paper + Spark Plan A Shop ebook⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: small business, finances, taxes, sales tax, EIN, legal checklist, Paper & Spark, Etsy, Shopify, entrepreneurship --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E4: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Entrepreneur ft. Anna Nguyen from Narrative Hues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 25:57


    On today's episode, we have our first guest speaker, Anna Nguyen from Narrative Hues! Listen in on this incredibly inspirational episode as we have a conversation around how Anna turned her side-hustle into a 6-figure stationery business. Find Anna from Narrative Hues here: Website: https://www.narrativehues.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehues/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@narrativehues TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narrativehues Resources & Links: ⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E3: The Restart - What We'd Change About My Business If We Could Do It All Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 39:18


    On today's episode, we share what we would do the same and what we would do differently if we were to start our sticker shop over again. Resources & Links: Plan A Shop ebook Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E2: Banish Doubt & Launch Your Dream Sticker Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 21:55


    On today's episode, we share our biggest mindset tips surrounding banishing doubt so you can finally launch your sticker shop and start that business! Resources & Links: Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠FREE PDF!⁠ Join the ⁠Facebook community⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠Everything⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠@stickerguru⁠ Shop at ⁠Sticker Guru⁠ Check out our ⁠website⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S3E1: Our 2023 Shop Goals (Season 3 Premiere!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 28:27


    On today's episode, we share our top 6 goals for 2023 relating to our sticker shop. Listen to find out which ones are our top priorities, which ones we dread, and more. Resources & Links: Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - FREE PDF! Join the Facebook community of Sticker Bosses Everything we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram @stickerguru Shop at Sticker Guru Check out our website By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message

    S2E11: Revisiting Our 2022 Goals (Season 2 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 27:34


    It's our season 2 finale, and we're revisiting the goals we made at the beginning of the year. We're sharing the progress (or lack of progress) that we've made! Be sure to check out our newly launched ecourse, Creating Stickers Made Easy! Big Plans Academy Creating Stickers Made Easy ecourse Learn how to foil stickers flawlessly Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E10: Making An Ecourse - Our Experience and Behind The Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 33:31


    Tuesday Nov. 8 is the big day that our e-course presale opens to everyone! Thank you to everyone who has followed along our journey and has been so supportive of the launch of our e-courses! Today we share all the details you've been waiting for regarding our Creative Stickers e-course. We also share our WHY behind creating e-courses, including the question we've been asked over and over which is: Why would you want to create e-courses to help others be your competition? Big Plans Academy Creating Stickers Made Easy ecourse Learn how to foil stickers flawlessly Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E9: Prep For Black Friday & Holiday Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 22:34


    Black Friday and the holidays are right around the corner! Don't be caught off-guard and fall behind during THE MOST important time of the year for retail. We talk about everything you need to know to be 100% prepared this holiday season. Interested in our upcoming Creating Stickers Made Easy ecourse? The presale runs Nov 8 - 14. Course opens on Nov 15. Join the newsletter, and be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this! Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E8: When To Quit (& When To Stick With It!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 22:35


    Today we are talking about how to know when to quit your small business or certain business strategies. Over the years there have been a lot of business ideas & strategies we've tried that just did not work out. This is a chatty episode where we share all the business strategies that we've tried but ended up "quitting" because we realized that they hurt us in the long run. Interested in our upcoming Creating Stickers Made Easy ecourse? Join the newsletter, and be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this! Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E7: Becoming A Planner Influencer (& Dealing With Haters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 28:16


    Whether you're a shop owner or a planner enthusiast, you're probably thinking about how to grow your planner account on social media! We talk about our experience and advice for building your presence and all the things that come along with it (including haters). Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E6: The Art of Pricing Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 35:02


    How do you practically price your products and stickers? Is there a formula that we recommend? Get out your notes and a pencil, because in today's episode, we walk you through the best practices for pricing your products and examples for you to follow along with. Whether you are an aspiring sticker shop owner, or thinking about starting another type of product-based business, you will find this value-packed podcast episode incredibly helpful for making sure you are pricing your products fairy for yourself and the market. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E5: Our #1 Business Tip - HOW TO NICHE DOWN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 27:13


    In this podcast episode, we cover our top tips for how to niche down so you can set YOUR sticker shop or small business apart from your competitors and grow your business. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E4: Sticker Shop Owner Workplace Hazards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 26:12


    NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS! When it comes to running a sticker shop, there are actually a lot of UNEXPECTED workplace hazards that you need to be aware of in order to keep yourself, your employees and your family members safe! So here are just a few safety tips to keep in mind (it's better to be safer than sorry) for every step of the sticker creation process that we have started applying to our process - even some not so obvious ones that you may not have considered! Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E3: How To Build Customer Loyalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 22:03


    AKA how to get your customers to come back again and again and again! We talk about our mistakes and learnings in our journey of building customer loyalty. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram @stickerguru for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E2: How To Run Your Sticker Shop While Working A Day Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 20:03


    We always say, don't quit your day job just yet! So how do you balance a sticker shop and work/school/life? We'll talk about our own experiences, and give our best tips for balancing your busy schedule. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    S2E1: Turn Your Hobby Into Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 20:11


    We're back for season two!! We wanted to focus on offering insight to newer shop owners, as well as those who are considering opening up their own shop. Our season premiere episode is centered around how to turn your hobby into your business (aka $$$). Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming courses! Be sure to follow our Instagram for the latest updates on this. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 18: Revisiting Our 2022 Shop Goals + Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 21:25


    We can't believe we are already at the season finale! This will be our final episode until we return sometime in early Fall. Since we are almost halfway through the end, we thought we would wrap things up by checking in with our 2022 Goals that we shared in Episode 1 and see how we're doing. Our Flawless Foiling ecourse is now open for enrollment! If you're interested in learning how to foil or upping your foil game, grab our free foiling guide and bonus tips here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60132118c1d293b56ee23af3 We are looking for your shop owner stories. Your crazy experiences with customers, manufacturers, other shop owners, etc. Spill the tea and we'll read all your stories in a future podcast. You can send your story in by clicking this link (it'll be anonymous) or you can email it to us. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 17: Investing In Your Business - Our Financial Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 39:02


    This week, we answer your question about investing in your business. How do you know when it's the right time? What should you prioritize? We share all of our own financial decisions from our journey as well! Our Flawless Foiling ecourse opens on May 10! This course is for everyone. It has basic information for those who want to get started with foiling, all the way to expert foilers who already sell foiled stickers but want to round out their knowledge and learn the best techniques. If you want to stay notified of when this course launches and also get on our special discounted presale pricing, then you can sign up with the link below: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60132118c1d293b56ee23af3 ^(signing up also comes with our special foiling guide and bonus tips!) We are looking for your shop owner stories. Your crazy experiences with customers, manufacturers, other shop owners, etc. Spill the tea and we'll read all your stories in a future podcast. You can send your story in by clicking this link (it'll be anonymous) or you can email it to us. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 16: Talking About Tools of the Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 30:17


    You can find all the items we mentioned in this podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stickerguru They can be found in the collections, "Shop Owner Must Haves," "Foiling 101," "WFH Office Must Haves," and "YouTube Filming Equipment." Our Flawless Foiling ecourse presale starting May 3! This course is for everyone. It has basic information for those who want to get started with foiling, all the way to expert foilers who already sell foiled stickers but want to round out their knowledge and learn the best techniques. If you want to stay notified of when this course launches and also get on our special discounted presale pricing, then you can sign up with the link below: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60132118c1d293b56ee23af3 ^(signing up also comes with our special foiling guide and bonus tips!) Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 15: Answering All Your Foiling Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 30:09


    Watch our Foiling 101 YouTube video for the basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KHAdTUZFlY Our Flawless Foiling ecourse presale starting May 3! This course is for everyone. It has basic information for those who want to get started with foiling, all the way to expert foilers who already sell foiled stickers but want to round out their knowledge and learn the best techniques. If you want to stay notified of when this course launches and also get on our special discounted presale pricing, then you can sign up with the link below: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60132118c1d293b56ee23af3 ^(signing up also comes with our special foiling guide and bonus tips!) Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 14: Planning A Productive Work Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 24:09


    We often get asked how we utilize our time to be most productive while at work. This took us a LONG TIME to get the hang of, but we've finally cracked the code! In this episode, we reveal all of our tips and tricks, as well as examples of how we batch. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 13: 9 Alternatives to Running a Sticker Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 17:52


    We came up with nine alternatives to making money besides running a sticker shop! This was inspired by several listeners who run sticker shops, but no longer want to/are able to keep up with it. It's still possible to stay in the planner community and make moolah some other ways. Keep listening for more inspo. (P.S. Please don't hesitate to email us at hello@stickerguru.com if you are interested in working with us as a VA or video editor. We're currently hiring!) Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 12: How We Grew Our Business Organically (AKA $0 spent!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 26:03


    This week, we talk about how we grew SG without spending money on ads. When I tell you that we bootstrapped the heck out of Sticker Guru, I really mean it. We spent $0 on marketing for many MANY years, and we still firmly believe you don't have to spend tons of money on advertising. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 11: How I Started My Business at Age 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 19:34


    This week, we're doing things a little differently with an interview! Lucy interviews Lisa to learn more about how she launched Sticker Guru as a teenager and her entrepreneurial journey in the first year. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 10: 8 Shopify Apps We Can't Live Without

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 18:57


    This week, we talk about the 8 Shopify apps we use and love! This episode mentions: Acorn Links, Digital Downloads, Dynamic Banner Suite, Instafeed, Printful, Recharge, Replay Site Recorder, and Smile. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 9: What Would We Be Doing If SG Didn't Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 25:52


    In this episode we get a little personal

    Episode 8: Pros & Cons of Selling on Shopify

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 20:21


    This week, we're covering the pros and cons of selling on Shopify! Be sure to check out our previous episode where we cover the pros and cons of selling on Etsy. Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 7: Attending Planner Conferences As A Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 19:17


    This week, we discuss attending planner conferences, sending in swag, and vendoring. We also recount our own personal experiences attending as a shop vs. attendee. If you're headed to Go Wild 2022 in Anaheim, come say hi to us! See you there! Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 6: Pros & Cons of Selling on Etsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 29:32


    Today we discuss the pros and cons of selling on Etsy. We also go into audience questions like, how do you know when you're ready to leave Etsy? Open your Etsy shop and get 40 free listings! Referral Link: https://etsy.me/3rYGdFf Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 5: Revealing Our Kit Creation Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 34:08


    We run through our ENTIRE sticker kit creation process, from sourcing art to production. How To Foil Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KHAdTUZFlY Download Foiling Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60132118c1d293b56ee23af3 Download Kit Making Checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6206d0a9e0eda1a0d870a6f1 Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 4: Do you need a PR Team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 15:55


    This week, we address whether or not you really need a PR team to grow your sticker shop. We also break down how we structure our own PR team, recruit influencers, compensate them, and more. Acorns - Influencer management Shopify app: https://apps.shopify.com/acornlinks Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

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    Episode 3: Our Most Expensive Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 32:04


    We talk about our costliest mistakes and what we learned from them--so you don't have to learn things the hard way like us! :') The Shop Co-op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/508510079506571/ Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 2: How to Have a Successful Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 26:49


    This week, we discuss our best practices and must-do's to have a successful sale. We also answer some of the questions you sent in! Flodesk for 50% off: https://flodesk.com/c/STICKERGURU Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast We ask for you to send in your questions on our IG stories, to be answered in our podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

    Episode 1: 2022 Shop Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 1:00


    Lisa and Lucy share and discuss each of their own shop goals for 2022. Thanks for tuning into our first episode! Links: https://linktr.ee/bigplanspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sticker-guru/support

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