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Devotion to your business and a genuine passion for what you do serve as the bedrock for propelling your success. When you wholeheartedly embrace your vocation, you're inclined to invest the necessary time, effort, and energy to reach new heights. This unwavering commitment ignites your resolve, fortitude, and imagination, empowering you to surmount challenges and constantly evolve. Your steadfast dedication to your passion not only motivates you, but also draws in kindred spirits, customers, and opportunities, all of which collectively propel your business towards even greater success.   On today's episode of Women Who Own It, Allison Maslan, founder of Pinnacle Global Network, talks with Kelley Higney the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, which is dedicated to offering people a chemical-free and eco-friendly solution that alleviates the discomfort, stinging, itching, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings.  As Seen on Shark Tank, twice, Bug Bite Thing uses suction to remove insect saliva/venom from under the skin and is reusable, chemical-free, and safe to use on children of all ages, as well as adults. It is Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 75,000 positive reviews. They are continuing their  global expansion and thrilled to be carried by over 30,000 retail locations including CVS Pharmacy, JOANN's, Rite Aid, The Home Depot, Walgreen and more.     Check out this Episode and learn:   ●     How your Why can impact the growth of your business ●     What it is like to sell your product globally ●     Biggest lessons in getting into retail stores ●     Strategies to launch and sell your second product   Today's leading women-owned businesses are pioneers in their field, setting trends, blazing trails, and bringing forth game-changing innovations. Subscribe to Women Who Own It — a WBENC Podcast for and by women entrepreneurs and their supporters. This audio and video podcast is your key to the insights of these incredible female founders and business leaders.    Women Who Own It is hosted by Allison Maslan, founder of Pinnacle Global Network where they mentor business owners around the globe to scale their companies. She is author of WSJ Best Selling Book, Scale or Fail. Women Who Own It features organic conversation and unscripted stories with women business owners who built it, grew it, and #OwnIt. We invite you to subscribe now to join our bold community of Women Who Own It for inspiration and valuable take-aways!

A Fresh Story, season 3, episode 18 We had the chance to talk to CEO, and working mom, Kelley Higney! Kelley is brilliant, lovely, and so passionate about changing the world with her product, Bug Bite Thing. We chatted with Kelley about her career change, making fresh starts, being a working mom, becoming a CEO, and of course…going on Shark Tank! Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, the leader in providing consumers with chemical-free first aid products, including its insect bite relief suction tool which is Amazon's #1 seller for insect bite relief with nearly 90,000 reviews and its tick remover tweezer tool approved for both people and pets that launched this summer.  Determination to find a natural alternative to the available remedies on the market that would alleviate her six-month-old daughter's constantly suffering from mosquito bites, led to her discovery of an unfamiliar product that uses suction to remove the irritant. Then, after securing exclusive distribution rights to the product, she branded it Bug Bite Thing and has since been a “Mom on a Mission,” educating the world on the most effective, chemical-free solution for insect bite relief.   The company gained national recognition in October 2019 when Kelley and her mother, Ellen McAlister, appeared on ABC's hit show, ‘Shark Tank.' All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner's ‘Golden Ticket' offer that secured the partnership. In April 2021, Kelley and her mother returned to ‘Shark Tank.' This time, they shared details on the company's transformation into a multi-million dollar enterprise following their first appearance on the show. Kelley is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and Forbes Business Council and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Stevie Award for ‘Female Executive of the Year' by the 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business and named a “Top Mamaprenistas” by the 2022 Entreprenista 100. She is active within the South Florida community where she resides and teaches teens through Bug Bite Thing's Entrepreneurship in Action Program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. She lives in Port St. Lucie with her husband and two daughters. Learn more about Kelley and Bug Bite Thing on their website, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and of course, Amazon.

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In this episode, we reprise one of our most listened to and downloaded episodes, in which our guest is: Kelly Higney, founder and CEO of The Bug Bite Thing.----------------------About The  Bug Bite Thing -- Summary:Kelley Higney: "We were completely unprepared for the mosquitoes after moving to Florida from California! My oldest daughter, who was just six-months-old at the time, suffers terribly from mosquito bites and none of the over-the-counter remedies worked. We began avoiding the outdoors. I knew there had to be a better way!I began to research how other countries were combating insect bites and stings and I came across a little known suction tool. I created the Bug Bite Thing brand and began selling the tool at farmers' markets and bake sales at my daughter's school. Parents started tracking me down in the school parking lot and said Bug Bite Thing was a game changer for their family and improved their quality of life. I knew that I was on to something! I sold my house and used that money to buy my first big batch of inventory."Bug Bite Thing remains Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 50,000 reviews! We're continuing our global expansion and thrilled to be carried by over 30,000 retail locations including CVS Pharmacy, JOANN's, Rite Aid, The Home Depot, Walgreen and more!Address:BUG BITE THING HEADQUARTERS611 NW Mercantile PlPort Saint Lucie, FL 34986Support the show

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In this week's episode, I got to talk with Kelley Higney, the Founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, a chemical-free solution that instantly alleviates the stinging, itching and swelling caused by insect bites and stings. Hearing this story was so inspiring to see the passion and personal story behind the launch of what is now a global product. We chatted about how Kelley and her family were unprepared for the mosquitoes after moving to Florida from California and how her oldest daughter, who was just six-months-old at the time, suffered terribly from mosquito bites. When none of the over-the-counter remedies worked, Kelley knew there had to be a better solution. Enter Bug Bite Thing: Kelley began to research how other countries were combating insect bites and stings when she came across a little known suction tool. And of course, the day the tool arrived, she actually got a bite walking to her mailbox.  She immediately gave it a try and instantly all the itching, swelling, and pain just disappeared! The suction tool transformed the quality of life for her family and she knew she had to share it with the world!  Listen in to hear more about Kelley's journey that led to her and her mother, Ellen McAlister, securing Lori Greiner's ‘Golden Ticket' on Shark Tank in 2019 and Bug Bite Thing's continued growth into the Global Market. In fact, Bug Bite Thing is  now Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 50,000 reviews and is also available in over 30,000 retail locations across the United States, and is sold in 25 countries. In this episode you will hear: -How Kelly took Bug Bite Thing from Farmer's Markets to the Global Market -How one news story catapulted product sales -The impact of customer feedback on business growth -How Kelley and her mom prepared for their Shark Tank Debut -What life after Shark Tank has been like for the business & for Kelley and her mom -Ways Kelley has navigated massive growth while also staying a family run business -Why A Bug Bite Thing is making educating customers a priority    We'd love to hear from you. Comment on this week's episode's Instagram post with how Kelley's story has inspired you and be sure to share with a friend that needs some fresh inspo too! If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine   For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast.  Did you love this week's episode?  Leave us a review! Connect with Kelly & A Bug Bite Thing: Web: bugbitething.com Instagram: @abugbitething, @kelleyhigneyceo  

Kelley Higney. Founder of The Bug Bite ThingWebsite: www.bugbitething.comContact Page: https://www.bugbitething.com/pages/contact-us About The Bug Bite Thing: https://www.bugbitething.com/pages/mom-on-a-missionPhone: 561-748-5587E-Mail: support@bugbitething.comAbout The  Bug Bite Thing -- Summary:We were completely unprepared for the mosquitoes after moving to Florida from California! My oldest daughter, who was just six-months-old at the time, suffers terribly from mosquito bites and none of the over-the-counter remedies worked. We began avoiding the outdoors. I knew there had to be a better way!I began to research how other countries were combating insect bites and stings and I came across a little known suction tool. I created the Bug Bite Thing brand and began selling the tool at farmers' markets and bake sales at my daughter's school. Parents started tracking me down in the school parking lot and said Bug Bite Thing was a game changer for their family and improved their quality of life. I knew that I was on to something! I sold my house and used that money to buy my first big batch of inventory.Bug Bite Thing remains Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 50,000 reviews! We're continuing our global expansion and thrilled to be carried by over 30,000 retail locations including CVS Pharmacy, JOANN's, Rite Aid, The Home Depot, Walgreen and more!Address:BUG BITE THING HEADQUARTERS611 NW Mercantile PlPort Saint Lucie, FL 34986Support the show

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When Kelley moved to South Florida to learn the family business, she had no idea that solving the problem of her daughter severe reaction to mosquito bites would lead her into an even bigger business. Kelley found a suction tool solution and has branded it and now sells it worldwide as a simple, chemical free way to reduce the impact of summers biggest pain - bug bites. The Bug Bite Thing was seen on Shark Tank where Kelley was given offers from all 5 sharks! Join us as we talk about her journey and the worldwide impact this simple summer solution has had. Shownotes: ThisMomKnows.com/blog/episode-63 Link to the Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/3zAisaE ink to Shark Tank episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZNlwB3fiNc FB: https://www.facebook.com/KelleyHigneyCEO FB: https://www.facebook.com/bugbitething/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelleyhigneyCEO/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bugbitething/ https://www.bugbitething.com/ 

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Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing. In 2013, Kelley's family relocated from San Diego, California to South Florida. There was one thing they were not prepared for—the mosquitos. On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we let Kelley tell us the story of how Bug Bite Thing got started! Bug Bite Thing gained national recognition in October 2019 when Kelley and her mother, Ellen McAlister, appeared on ABC's hit show, ‘Shark Tank.' All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner's ‘Golden Ticket' offer that secured the partnership. In April 2021, Kelley and her mother returned to ‘Shark Tank.' This time, they shared details on the company's transformation into a multi-million dollar enterprise following their first appearance on the show. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with more than 45,000 reviews.  Kelley is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and Forbes Business Council. She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two Gold Stevie Awards wins, and was named  ‘Woman of the Year' by the 2021 American Business Awards and ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year' by the 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Kelley is active within the South Florida business community. She resides in South Florida with her husband, Richard, and their daughters, Leah and Lilly.  This episode is one you don't want to miss!  – Follow Kelley Higney:https://www.instagram.com/bugbitething/  – Check out Bug Bite Thing: https://www.bugbitething.com/  For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year's annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College. – Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/ – To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here – To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here

Ally purposely subjects herself to the stings of southern Glendale's notoriously ravenous mosquitoes as Abdullah looks on in horror, all in an effort to test the effectiveness of the cleverly named Bug Bite Thing, an item that looks like a penis pump that makes your penis smaller, and is only marginally good at treating bug bites. Does this “Thing” work? Where does the saliverpoison actually go? And why are untrained civilians unwittingly using this it to suck pieces or their faces off? The answers to none of these on this episode of Talkin Tank.

If you want to grow and improve your business, put your customers first! Kelley Higney, founder, and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, has achieved incredible success through continuously improving her brand by listening and responding to the needs and wants of her customers. If you're interested in what it takes to build a customer-centric brand, this episode is for you! About Kelley Higney:Kelley Higney is a third-generation women entrepreneur who is on a mission to provide as many people as possible with her chemical-free solution to insect bites. Kelley put everything into her business, and it paid off: Bug Bite Thing is Amazon's best-selling product for insect bite relief, and Kelley is only aiming up!Episode highlights: Bug Bite Thing is a customer-oriented business; listening and responding to customer feedback is what Kelley sees as the key to the success that they have achieved. (04:10) Publicity can come from unexpected sources. For Bug Bite Thing, it came from Shark Tank; the show took them to the next level by raising awareness about the business. (10:15) Every business is unique and faces different challenges. As a leader, it is so important to be able to think outside the box and pivot when necessary. (12:28) In order to build a sustainable business, make sure that every element of it is scalable and relevant to your goals, otherwise, you may lose your ability to grow. (14:37) Being data-driven does not mean you have to be data-heavy. Collecting data should be a selective process, otherwise, you end up using resources unnecessarily. (18:31) Kelley's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Being customer-focused has been the driving force of everything for us.” (04:42)  Kelley has always put her customers needs and wants at the core of every decision she has made with Bug Bite ThingConnect with Kelley: LinkedIn Website Instagram Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

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Since creating Bug Bite Thing in 2017, Kelley has been a "Mom on a Mission" to offer the most effective chemical-free solution for insect bite relief worldwide.In 2013, Kelley Higney moved from California to Florida, only to discover the horror of living with mosquitoes. Her daughter suffered from constant mosquito bites. After many failed attempts using creams and trying home remedies, Kelley discovered a little-known tool that uses suction to help remove insect saliva/venom from under the skin. Kelley was amazed to find that the product worked and also offered instant relief.The company gained nationwide recognition in October 2019 when Kelley and her mother appeared on ABC's hit show, ‘Shark Tank. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 40,000 reviews. Kelley is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and Forbes Business Council. She has received several awards, including ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year' by the 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business 2021. She resides in South Florida with her husband, Richard, and their daughters, Leah and Lilly.Show LinksBug Bite ThingZenDeskKlaviyoSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Back up your store with RewindTry Bold Product Upsell, free trialPrivy: The Fastest Way To Grow Sales With Email & SMSNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.

When Kelley Higney moved to Florida, she knew she'd face some challenges: She was a young mother in a new state. She was in a new house in a new town. But there was one problem she didn't expect: her daughter's severe reactions to mosquito bites. Higney would watch helplessly as her six-month-old daughter's limbs would swell just minutes after being bitten. After trying everything she could – every ointment, every gimmick – Higney knew she was going to have to find an answer on her own. She did some research, and found an answer in a strange little tube: a suction tool that could pull the venom and saliva out of the bite, stopping the allergic reaction before it even had the chance to start. “I started testing with just this one little sample I had purchased on friends and family,” Higney said. “Everybody was getting similar reactions and that's when I'm like, okay, maybe I'm onto something. So I was able to get in touch with the factory. I pitched them my idea. I told them that every mom and everybody that was suffering here needed to know about this product because it's, it was life-changing for me and my family.”So how did Kelley take a quest to help her daughter and turn it into a powerhouse company with products in 25,000 retailers and 25 different countries? Find out on this week's episode of The Journey.Main Takeaways:Don't Be Afraid to Start Small: Good ideas rarely explode overnight, and good entrepreneurs know the value of a slower start. Most businesses need to grow and evolve slowly, and it's an entrepreneur's job to find customers whoever and wherever possible, even if it means pitching and selling at a local market or your child's school functions.Surround Yourself with People Who Can Help You Grow: Regardless of when or if your business takes off, you need to have a network of people to lean on and learn from. Find people you admire — even within your own family — and tap into them for advice, feedback, or support to take your business to the next level.Protect Your Product: Good ideas and successful products will always be met with copycats. To ensure that those imitators don't steal your market share, do your homework and take the steps necessary to protect yourself.---This season of the Journey is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by UPS. To learn how UPS can help your small business, go to UPS.com/pivot.

When you first start a company or launch a product, you always have big dreams. You picture the massive deals, the millions in revenue, the corner offices and hiring a huge team. But before any of that happens, you have to tamp down those dreams and live in the real world, doing the hard, often year-long work on the ground proving your concept, talking to anyone who is willing to give you feedback, and knocking on doors to try to make a single sale. Kelley Higney trodded that path — in fact, she got her start selling her product at her daughter's bake sales. Her fellow moms were her beta testers and, but they were also the wellspring of feedback and proof of concept she needed to bring her product to the next level… and to those great heights most people dream of.Kelley is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, a safe, chemical-free solution for stopping a reaction to bug bites in their tracks. Today, Bug Bite Thing is available in more than 25,000 stores and has the backing of Shark Tank shark, Lori Grenier (who even gave Kelley her famous “Golden Ticket” when Kelley appeared on the show). On this episode of Up Next in Commerce, Kelley broke down all of the hurdles she had to overcome to reach that point. She discusses the strategies she used to protect her brand before even going into distribution, and she talks about the importance of community and feedback. Plus, stick around to hear about how she and Lori work together. Enjoy this episode!Main Takeaways:Any Feedback is Good Feedback: Even when you are just starting out, you should be pitching your product and accepting feedback from anyone and everyone. The early users and beta testers will guide you through your initial iterations and highlight some problem areas you might be blind to that you can address before going more mainstream.Distribution is a Dangerous Game: It's not a matter of if, but when copycats will come after you. When you start to distribute widely, copycats will come out of the woodwork and you have to be prepared. Do the work beforehand to learn how to protect your brand and fight against knockoffs. Even if you think you don't qualify for a patent or other legal protection, reach out and try because it's better to have any kind of legal backing than none at all.Find a Mentor: You don't need to go on Shark Tank to find a business mentor. There are people in your network or on the periphery who you should tap into and who can guide you through the highs and lows of business. Doing it on your own is a pipedream. Every successful person has had a team behind him or her, and the truth is, having help will get you to your goals faster.For an in-depth look at this episode, check out the full transcript below. Quotes have been edited for clarity and length.---Up Next in Commerce is brought to you by Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Respond quickly to changing customer needs with flexible Ecommerce connected to marketing, sales, and service. Deliver intelligent commerce experiences your customers can trust, across every channel. Together, we're ready for what's next in commerce. Learn more at salesforce.com/commerce---For a full transcript of this interview, click here.

Bug Bite Thing was born out of true necessity from a mother who was in desperate need of bug bite relief for her baby. From day one, customer input has been central to this brand. Founder Kelley Higney began packing orders in her garage and selling her item at bake sales. Fast forward, she received a Golden Ticket on Shark Tank and now has an international presence. In this episode, Kelley shares the biggest sticking points in scaling her business, and reflects on just how important it is to always let your customers guide you. For more educational resources from Klaviyo, check out https://www.klaviyo.com/events/live-trainingWant more interactive Klaviyo educational experiences? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/events/live-training to see what sessions we're offering and to register for upcoming events. See you soon!

One of the hardest questions for entrepreneurs is knowing when to go all in. How do you know you are ready to go headfirst into the business? For Kelley Higney, founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, the realization came when she had customers tracking her down in the parking lot after she sold her product at her daughter's bake sales. With amazing customer feedback, Kelley realized she was onto something, sold her house, and invested that money into her first big batch of inventory. Kelley says it was terrifying, especially with a young family. Before she could go all in on Bug Bite Thing, she created a nest egg as a backup plan. She also did extensive proof of concept testing by selling her product in small quantities at local events like farmers' markets and bake sales. Everywhere she went, she got the same response--people loved it. That positive customer feedback and consistent testing gave her the confidence to go all in. Kelley has always welcomed customer feedback and understands that customers will tell you whether or not they like something. She advises entrepreneurs to not be stubborn with their own thought process and instead listen to the people who are going to purchase the product and consider how you will get them to tell more people about it. Kelley wasn't a business expert when she decided to go all in on her business. With a background in teaching, Kelley is a self-taught entrepreneur who learned from networking groups, online classes, extensive research, and trial and error. She taught herself social media marketing and invested some of the earliest sales of her product right back into her learning through online courses. But some of Kelley's most powerful learning and on-the-job training came from listening to customers. Even as she was repeatedly told no by potential investors, Kelley held strong to the overwhelmingly positive customer feedback and knew her product was a winner. Her efforts paid off as Bug Bite Thing saw tremendous growth and she made it to the Holy Grail for entrepreneurs—Shark Tank—where she had competing offers from all five Sharks. Knowing when to go all in is different for each entrepreneur. But as Kelley knows, researching and testing the concept and learning from customers can provide powerful insights into the demand and potential for a product. We frequently get asked things like: What do we use for courses and email marketing? What platform do we use to find people to join our team? What tools do we use for project and task management? Where do we host and publish podcasts and how do we transcribe them? And More.  Well, we just put together the Entrepreneurs' Online Business Toolkit PDF which will give you a complete breakdown of the tools we use to run our 7-figure businesses and how we use them. Click here to grab a copy, it will be an invaluable resource in your entrepreneurial journey! Connect with us: Website: https://www.byobpodcast.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byobpodcasting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebyobpodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebyobpodcast  Newsletter: http://www.byobpodcast.com/newsletter 

Kelley Higney is an inspiration when it comes to business. Her business, Bug Bite Thing, does 8-figures in revenue annually, and was featured on Shark Tank, where she got a deal with Lori Greiner and received her Golden Ticket.Before she went on Shark Tank they did over $500,000 in sales, and in the time since then they have gone international, thanks in large part to the 30,000+ reviews they have on Amazon. Kelley has done an amazing job collecting feedback from customers and getting reviews.In this episode we talk about how she tracks and documents all the feedback and how it has helped them expand their business. We also talk about what she would do in her first year of business if she were to start all over again, giving practical advice for all entrepreneurs listening.

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  Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs.   In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, I speak with Bug Bite Thing Founder & CEO, Kelley Higney. Kelley started her business after her family found themselves continually bitten by mosquitoes when they moved to Florida. After searching different treatment options, Kelley sound a simple, natural solution that wasn't yet available in the States. When she tried it, and it worked instantly, she worked with the producer to bring the product to America and her new business was formed. While she started her business from her own backyard, the effectiveness of her product, which she named The Bug Bite Thing, and a feature on Shark Tank meant her company grew rapidly. And is continuing to grow. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to keep up with the growing needs of your business, how and when to structure your expanding business, and the importance of maintaining time for your own needs too.   Highlights In this value-packed episode you'll learn: The importance of educating your market when launching an innovative product. How to minimise the risk for new clients. The biggest communication challenge linked to innovation. The one word that will keep you from becoming overwhelmed. The benefit of networking with people in a similar business to you. How the energy around us can impact our daily lives in different ways. ...and much more!   About Kelley Hingey Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, which is dedicated to offering people a chemical-free and eco-friendly solution that alleviates the discomfort, stinging, itching, and swelling caused by bug bites and stings. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 30,000 positive reviews. Kelley is a member of the Forbes Business Council. In 2020, Kelley was named ‘Female Entrepreneur of the Year for Consumer Products' by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and ‘Executive of the Year' in the Small Business category by the Best in Biz Awards.   Connect with Kelley www.bugbitething.com Linkedin Profile      Linkedin Page      Instagram      Facebook      Twitter     Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.  You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!   > The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club   About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Since 1997, Melitta has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company's goals and its strategy and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth - in as little as three months. By combining the insights gained from working directly with senior leaders for more than 20 years, her unique blend of art-school and business-school training, and her restless curiosity, Melitta has helped her clients identify new opportunities and develop creative solutions that add value in profitable and purposeful ways, that are straight-forward to implement and result in a clear competitive edge. After witnessing too many talented and passionate women fall short of their vision to make a profit and a difference, more recently, Melitta has brought her business, leadership and marketing expertise together with her personal experiences, to become a trusted advisor and coach for female-led businesses. Book your Free Business Clarity Call: www.melittacampbell.com   Get More Clients with your FREE Listener Gift The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?  To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, download your free eBook today: Download your FREE Gift: 100 Ways to Market your Business for Free!  

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who started from selling her house for the first batch of inventory to being in retail stores around 25 countries. Bug Bite Thing dedicates itself to offering customers a chemical-free, eco-friendly solution that effectively alleviates the discomfort, stinging, itching, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings.  For more on Bug Bite Thing and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bug-bite-thing-affiliate-marketing Tune in to learn How they made changes in their product packaging to address customer concerns How they were able to amass 30,000 positive reviews on Amazon Why they geo-target their ads to focus on retail locations 

Today I’m joined by Kelley Higney the Founder of Bug Bite Thing. You might have seen her wowing all the sharks on SharkTank a few years ago.. Bug Bite Thing dedicates itself to offering customers a chemical-free, eco-friendly solution that effectively alleviates the discomfort, stinging, itching, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings. In 3 years it quickly became Amazon’s #1 selling product for insect bite relief with more than 30,000 positive reviews. The revolutionary tool initially gained nationwide recognition in 2019 when founder Kelley Hand her mum, appeared on ABC’s hit show, ‘Shark Tank.’ The duo successfully secured inventor and entrepreneur, Lori Greiner, as their business partner. In this episode we’re chatting about how she brought this product globally after experiencing its wonders first hand, why you don’t need to be an inventor to create something magical, the 30,000+ 5 star reviews that she has on Amazon And what a brand protection program is and how it’s helped her. LINKS WE MENTION: Bug Bite Thing Website Kelley’s InstagramBug Bite Thing's TiktokIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's InstagramCommunity: Forbes|Councils

Kelley Higney is the founder and CEO of Bug Bite Thing, a product that uses suction to remove the insect saliva/venom from under the skin and is chemical-free, reusable and suitable for all ages. It is also Amazon's #1 selling product for insect bite relief with over 30,000 positive reviews. “don't be afraid to reach out for help. When you are first getting started there is a lot of resources within your own community. There is funding, there's networking groups. Don't take everyone's word for verbatim. There is always ways to do what somebody says a different way. So, if somebody tells you to go down one path just be mindful that that might not be the only path but listen to them. And don't be afraid to be a risk taker but don't do it in a not smart way”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-8T5

Listen as Business and Communication Coach, Pierce Marrs interviews Kelley Higney, founder of Bug Bite Thing. Kelley and her mom, Ellen McAlister did what we all dream of. They experienced a problem, found a viable solution, pitched on Shark Tank, and now run a successful company. Kelley was desperate to find a solution for her oldest daughter's suffering with bug bites. After exhaustive research, she found what was to be known as The Bug Bite Thing. The Bug Bite Thing is now in hundreds of thousands of households along with CVS Pharmacies. Kelley is just a normal mom looking for a solution to a problem. You will be inspired by Kelley's story and believe that building your own business is well within reach. Enjoy the podcast!

On this episode of The BTW Podcast, we have a brand new segment called "The Brain Behind the Brand" where we look at what makes successful entrepreneurs special and weird. We also have "Would You Buy That?: Summer Edition" where talk about innovative products perfect for the warm weather. Finally, we got the opportunity to speak with Matt Baker, founder and CEO of Brookdale Landscaping & Lighting, Inc. "The Brain Behind the Brand" - 1:26 "Would You Buy That?: Summer Edition" - 28:44 "Interview" - 46:45 Would You Buy That Product Links: Bug Bite Thing: https://www.bugbitething.com/ Sunscreenr: https://sunscreenr.com/ Website: https://www.thebtwpodcast.com/ Twitter: @PodcastBTW Facebook: The BTW Podcast Instagram: @the.btw.podcast