POPULARITY
In this episode, Anne provides some guidance for those who are attempting to shop for a knitter this holiday season and walks them through the whats and whys. These show notes will be the longest ever and will likely be chopped off by some podcast distribution apps. To get to all of the recommendation links, please visit the full show notes at IThoughtIKnewHow.com/episode-125-gifts-for-Knitters Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Blankets: Wool Throw Connecticut Blanket (scroll down for list of sellers) Tea: Art of Tea Tea & Absinthe creates loose leaf tea blends based on fandoms (Perfect if your knitter is a nerd!) Coffee Suggestions: Charleston Coffee Roasters Variety Sample Pack (Pre-ground) City Boy Coffee (You can choose the type of coffee and what form it comes in.) Hot Chocolate options: PopBar Hot Chocolate Sticks Gourmet Du Village Hot Chocolate Based in Canada, come in packs of 6. Fun themed packaging and very tasty! They can be found in shops in the US as well. Calendars: My Life with Sheep calendar by Jo Spencer on the Isle of Skye Lambies in Jammies and Goats in Coats Calendar Digital Devices: Apple IPad Mini Apple IPad 10th Generation Sumsung Galaxy Tab Amazon Fire The best knitting app on the planet: KnitCompanion Headphones: Budget option or stocking-stuffer: Panasonic Wired Earphones I've been using these for years when I need a wired earphone. When something happens to them, I buy another pair of the same! For Apple users: The AirPods Pro2 have great sound and noise canceling, and they are built to work with Apple products, so they are quick and easy to set up and start using. Over-ear style, wireless: Bose QuietComfort. In all honesty, I haven't used these as I prefer the in-ear style, but I asked around and these were recommended over and over. They have noise canceling and are great for spoken-word situations and music! Lamps: A floor lamp with directional lighting A table lamp with semi-directional lighting Ott-Lites (full spectrum light lamps for crafters) LumosLumos neck lamps (Use code ANNE30 at checkout before December 2 for 30% off!) Cushions:Samsonite Lumbar Cushion with heat A basic, 12” x 20” throw pillow cover, don't forget you will need a pillow form for it, too. Lots of wool vendors and designers to be found at the LoveWovember.com marketplace! Kits US: Morehouse Farm UK: Uradale Yarns Canada: Urban Yarns Australia: The Skein Sisters EU: WoolDreamers You can also sign them up for kits to be delivered periodically! Hop over to Cratejoy and search for Knitting and see what subscription boxes are currently available! Books The Journal of Scottish YarnsMemory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish Every Way With Granny Crochet Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks and the accompanying Workbook Books of knitted animals Blocking tools: “Official” blocking mats (They will need multiple sets for an adult sweater) A less expensive mat solution (This is what I use) Blocking Pins (yes, these are a special type!) KnitBlockers are like multiple pins in one Blocking wires Jumper Board from Paparwark Furniture Other ToolsSwift Ball Winder (The type I have is no longer available, but this is a reputable company) Yarn Bowl Needle Roll Plain hanging storage for circular needles A decorative hanging storage for circular needles (also check etsy.com!) Binder system for circular needles Interchangeable needle kits: Knitters Pride has many options at different price points. All are good choices. This Chiaogoo Set is ideal for lace knitters as the tips are very pointy. HiyaHiya are also a popular brand. BE CAUTIOUS of interchangeable needle sets priced below $70. You get what you pay for, and you want quality when it comes to interchangeables. Janette Budge (knitting belts and classes) Small gifts: Bulk scissors Bulk glass nail files Bulk measuring tapes Standard stitch markers Metal stitch markers in a tin 1500 bulb pin stitch markers Decorative stitchmarkers (also check Etsy!) Barber Cord in a tin Rolls of Barber Cord Knitting Jewelry Cute yarn earrings Silver “yarn” earrings Charms suitable for a pandora-style jewelry Bracelet from an old knitting needle Honestly, there are so many options. Go to etsy and search for knitting jewelry and see what pops up around you! Gift Certificates If you do not have a local yarn store, support a local yarn store in my community! Knit New Haven Or, choose a yarn store closer to your home: Canada: West Coast Wools The UK: Black Sheep Wools Germany: Pascuali New Zealand: Flock of Knitters I will see you daily through December on the Purl Together YouTube Channel and will return in audio form in 2025!
Picture this: every month, a box filled with surprise items arrives at your doorstep. These items cater specifically to your intersts, be they books, makeup, gourmet food, or even pet toys. It feels like a personal gift, yet you didn't have to step outside or sift through countless options online to get it. This is the premise of the subscription box, a business model that has captured the hearts of consumers worldwide. The idea behind subscription boxes is simple yet ingenious. As a subscriber, you pay a monthly fee, and in return, you receive a curated box of items delivered directly to your home. It's a recurring thrill, a treat to oneself, and it's also the driving force behind a rapidly growing industry.
Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less
On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares 4 ways to give incredible gifts. Here are links if you'd like to visit some of the resources Lisa mentions:Uncommon Goods: www.uncommongoods.com/Wirecutter: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/CrateJoy: www.cratejoy.com/Best Products List: www.bestproducts.com/lifestyle/news/g1252/gifts-that-give-to-charity/Lotto Love: givelottolove.com/Heifer International: www.heifer.org/Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Ryan and Ashley Reynolds are owners of a high 7 figure subscription and e immerse brand that is embracing tactile analog planning in the digital age. Ashley founded the business in 2015 and the two have operated the business together ever since.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:49] Intro[01:30] Channeling inner entrepreneurial qualities[02:13] Entrepreneurship starts from a place of need[03:31] Stumbling upon the right community[04:00] How Cloth and Paper's first design came to life [04:49] The shift from personal endeavor to business[06:11] Focusing on community engagement[07:08] Printing the first products by hand[08:16] Growing the business around the community[09:14] Learning that customers don't want other products[10:21] Subscription box as a way to liquidate inventory[11:08] Episode sponsors[14:32] Using an easy subscription platform[15:15] Switching to a more robust app [16:21] Maintaining organic growth for 3 years[16:53] Tapping into other marketing efforts[17:21] Knowing what your customers want at certain times[17:52] Leveraging Meta and Google Ads[18:16] Fail fast, pivot, and move forward[18:51] Hiring employees for tasks you're not good at[19:28] Finding out where your skills best fit [20:03] Keep a lean business for as long as possible[21:01] How co-founders should work side by side[22:34] Invest in people's talents and potential growth[23:32] Bring in skills that you don't have at a C level[24:15] Where to get aesthetic planning toolsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeLuxury aesthetic stationery and planners clothandpaper.com/Follow Ashley Reynolds linkedin.com/in/ashley-r-a52bb9154/Follow Ryan Reynolds https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnr7h/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts https://electriceye.io/connectTake your retail business to the next level today https://shopify.com/honestSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial periodSchedule your free consultation with a Sendlane expert https://sendlane.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Subscriptions: Scaled - A podcast about subscription businesses
On this episode, we talk with Kristen Baileys, Co-Founder and CEO at Bake Eat Love Box (BEL Box), a subscription company that sends monthly boxes of ingredients to members to help them become better bakers. The idea was born out of Kristen's desire to become a better baker, something she admits she wasn't very good at. She searched for a baking subscription service and couldn't find one, so she decided to start one. After doing her research in 2018, Kristen decided to use the Cratejoy platform, which was perfect for her needs at the time. Today the company runs on Shopify, which isn't necessarily a subscription platform, but it fills her needs perfectly.They started as a bootstrapped company and proudly remain bootstrapped to this day. That means tight budgets, and they rely on partnerships and SEO-driven PR for most of their marketing and customer acquisition efforts.When they launched, Kristen thought their customer base would be females in their late 20s to early 40s. While that demographic does participate, a large segment of their customers are grandparents. The bottom line is the service isn't about baking the desserts. It's more about sharing the experience with friends and family.Resources mentioned:Bake Eat Love BoxCratejoyShopifyReady to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.#SaaS #Subscriptions #SubscriptionBusiness #Churn #SubscriptionService
The buy vs. build question is a recurring one engineering leaders have to deal with. You are often worried that by taking an off-the-shelf solution, they will only have 80% of the functionality you want. Do you still go ahead to buy or build internally? How does doing either help you compete in the market? Find out more in this episode of the CTO podcast as Blake Messer, VP of Engineering at Cratejoy, discusses answering the buy vs. build question and how to avoid struggles down the road. Show NotesConnect With: Blake Messer: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterThe CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker ApplicationEtienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chris is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully invested in and launched eight businesses, two of which have been acquired. As one of the creators of the wildly popular and recently acquired Gentleman's Box, a high-end subscription box for men, Chris has spoken to aspiring entrepreneurs and established industry professionals at events like Digital Summit, SubSummit and several academic institutions such as Columbia Business School and George Washington University. His strong business acumen and understanding of the role of marketing and branding solidify him as a leading force in the realm of entrepreneurs. Propelled by the notion that you can always give back, Chris regularly supports emerging brands by investing in and mentoring individuals and companies that lead with purpose over profit.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:51] What is SubSummit?[01:22] The start of Chris's entrepreneurial journey[02:32] The tech they used for Gentleman's Box[03:10] Launching own brand vs launching on a marketplace[04:20] Relationships and experiences before platforms[05:19] Amazon is always your competitor online[06:19] 3 things you should provide as a subscription[06:44] Finding the initial customers for Gentleman's Box[07:45] Identifying the customer most likely to purchase[08:27] Figuring out where your customers attention is[09:17] Being “obsessed “ at your customer[09:47] Entrepreneurs should ask what the customers want[10:38] The point where you let the customers decide[11:51] How to implement a recurring revenue model[13:21] Example: subscription for a streetwear brand[13:53] An example from the customer's perspective[14:39] Things to look forward to SubSummit 2023[15:50] SubSummit's Hosted Buyer Program[17:05] Learn all about subscription models in SubSummit[17:54] There are so many resources to help you grow[18:19] Sometimes, the only barrier you have is yourselfResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeThe world's largest meetup of subscription, membership, & recurring revenue brands subsummit.comGet your Tickets to SubSummit subsummit.com/ticketsConnect with Chris linkedin.com/in/chrisgcertifiedIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Are you one of those CTOs scared of adopting ChatGPT because of privacy, security, and copyright concerns? Your team members are already using it. The earlier you drive adoption and expertise with how to use and what the pitfalls are, the more elaborate your work will be. Find out more in this episode of the CTO podcast as Blake Messer, VP of Engineering at Cratejoy, discusses how to use ChatGPT to write code and more. Show NotesConnect With: Blake Messer: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterThe CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker ApplicationEtienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join our resident Business Ninja, Kelsey, and Caitlin Couthen, Senior Marketing Manager, CRM at Cratejoy, as they discuss how our company enhances consumers' lives through the discovery of unique product experiences catered to them. Cratejoy features the most exciting gifts and subscriptions in the world, all conveniently in one place. That's why Cratejoy is the best way to feed your passion, period.Cratejoy is the only all-in-one subscription box solution to help you launch, grow and scale your company. They provide the leading subscription box platform that allows you to launch and grow your business faster and more efficiently - no coding or plug-ins required.CrateJoy supports over 2,500 companies on our platform and over 1 million subscribers on the Cratejoy Marketplace. Founded in 2014, Cratejoy is headquartered in Austin, TX.To learn more about their company and what they offer, click here to check out their website: https://www.cratejoy.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business? Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business: https://www.WriteForMe.io/----- https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!
On today's episode, I'm joined by product experts and co-owners of The Product Boss, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep! What started as a podcast to help other entrepreneurs in the product-based business industry has grown into a multi-million dollar brand. Jacqueline and Minna have expanded into offering masterminds, group coaching, digital courses and more for business owners. Today you'll hear them share how they scaled their business and offer tangible advice for entrepreneurs looking to break through in the product space. We also discuss how they're raising their families and building a business simultaneously, and redefining what it means to be a working mom. Plus, they give details on all the ways that you can get involved with The Product Boss! In this episode we talk about: The inspiration behind The Product Boss How Jacqueline and Minna built the different branches of their business Their top tips for entrepreneurs who want to launch a product-based business How they manage motherhood, marriage, and business Mindset roadblocks and solutions for women in the startup space The Bestseller Secrets Challenge launching on February 14th! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership CONNECT WITH JACQUELINE & MINNA instagram.com/theproductboss www.theproductboss.com theproductboss.com/the-directory shop1in5.com shop1in5.com/take-the-pledge/ www.theproductboss.com/mastermind www.theproductboss.com/courses CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co EPISODE TIMELINE & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ( 0:49 ) Welcome back to another episode of Powerhouse Women! ( 1:09 ) Minna and Jacqueline join the conversation. ( 2:20 ) Lindsey asks what inspired them to launch The Product Boss. ( 3:31 ) Jacqueline shares how she and Minna connected. ( 5:20 ) Jacqueline explains how they created their first mastermind event. ( 7:42 ) Lindsey asks, “What did that early stage growth look like?” ( 8:42 ) Jacqueline talks about working with their first sponsor, Cratejoy. ( 9:49 ) Jacqueline shares her experience working with an ad strategist. ( 12:29 ) Minna credits a lot of their success to not overthinking things and staying authentic. ( 14:13 ) Minna says, “We've just gotten clearer and clearer on who we serve. And we're okay with letting people go that don't fit into that mold for us, and vice versa.” ( 16:30 ) Lindsey asks, “How have you had to make it work as a mom running multiple businesses?” ( 17:57 ) Lindsey asks Jacqueline to share her experience of being a working mom. ( 19:59 ) Jacqueline shares how she's shifted her perspective on not being a good enough mom. ( 20:56 ) Jacqueline and Minna share how they've sought support for making their home run smoothly. ( 23:22 ) Lindsey, Jacqueline and Minna talk about how the landscape for working moms is changing. ( 24:45 ) Lindsey asks, “What are some of the most common ways people get in their own way or blind spots when it comes to really scaling a product based business that you commonly see from people who come into your programs and your community.” ( 26:01 ) Jacqueline provides an example of a client who launched activewear pants for tall women. ( 30:15 ) Minna says, “Find your people immediately as quickly as you can, and know that it is very difficult for everybody.” ( 31:54 ) Jacqueline provides details about the Bestseller Secrets Challenge launching on February 14th! ( 33:46 ) Small business owners can sign up to be in The Product Boss directory at theproductboss.com/the-directory. ( 35:46 ) Jacqueline shares a powerhouse moment that she's witnessed from Minna recently. ( 36:54 ) Minna shares Jacqueline's recent powerhouse moment. ( 39:17 ) Lindsey thanks Jacqueline and Minna for being on the show.
Whodunit? - Great Mystery Games. We've got a question from one of our patreon patrons who's looking for mystery themed board games, then we review Doodle Dungeon. Also, first thoughts on Heroquest, Aqualin and Underwater Cities. Episode 161 recorded January 19th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, consider tipping the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep161/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com RPGs that use Standard Cards, https://youtu.be/hIn1Nf3bddQ On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/playing-card-rpgs/ Pagat, https://www.pagat.com/ This Didn't Happen Preview, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/this-didnt-happen/ On Kickstarter, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/82773185/this-didnt-happen CanCon, Spending $50 Canadian on Board Games, https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep150/ Flash Point Fire Rescue, https://amzn.to/350bMpd ASK THE BELLHOP “What are some mystery-themed games that are actually good?” Murder/Mystery Category on BGG, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamecategory/1040/murdermystery Deduction Category on BGG, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamecategory/1039/deduction Hidden Games Crime Scene Case No 1, https://amzn.to/33ZnYG8 Escape Mail, https://www.mobileescape.ca/escape-mail Mystery Boxes at Cratejoy, https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1437989&u=716760&m=92473&urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecratejoy%2Ecom%2Fcategory%2Fboard%2Dgame%2Dsubscription%2Dboxes%2F&afftrack= Scooby-Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion, https://amzn.to/3Iu0KqD The Goonies, Escape with One-Eyed Willy's Rich Stuff, https://amzn.to/32tmALO Chronicles of Crime 1400, https://amzn.to/3IrbSVn Other Chronicle of Crime games, https://amzn.to/33Zqz32 Mysterium, https://amzn.to/3tNXYZx Mysterium Park, https://amzn.to/3tOhPI0 Tragedy Looper, https://amzn.to/3GRJ5Ji Android, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147388488/Android?awid=1091 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases, https://amzn.to/3tKv38A Mythos Tales, https://amzn.to/3qNiYgN Paranormal Detectives, https://amzn.to/3fLQhKZ Detective a Modern Crime Board Game, https://amzn.to/3Albvc4 Mansions of Madness, https://amzn.to/3GPShh3 Deception Murder in Hong Kong, https://amzn.to/33xieUB Letters from Whitechapel, https://amzn.to/3fOKOmN Whitehall Mystery, https://amzn.to/3fJoISz Send questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com THE GAME ROOM - Doodle Dungeon A look at this reverse dungeon crawl flip and write Unboxing Video, https://youtu.be/oufI3spLCtA Written review on the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/doodle-dungeon/ Pick up your own copy of Doodle Dungeon, https://amzn.to/3KvhkbI THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP Doodle Dungeon, https://amzn.to/3nywd37 Heroquest, https://amzn.to/3AlbFjA Underwater Cities, https://amzn.to/3qOExO5 Aqualin, https://amzn.to/33Wkswm FIND US: Sign up for our newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
Q&A- Listener from Springfield, MO sent in a question about a three-way level. They want to build a fence and the instructions called for a three-way level and they sent a note asking to explain this a little bit. Hope this helps. Thanks Angela. Tools/tricks/tips- types of levels Levels consist if tubes that have water, alcohol, or some other liquid-filled tube with a bubble. There are two (sometimes four lines) on the tubes that when level the bubble rests exactly between the two lines. The four-line levels show the required drop for plumbing drain lines (1/4” per 1' for pipes 2-1/2” and smaller) to allow for proper gravity drainage. Carpenter's Level - comes in 2, 4, 6 and 8 ft. models. Two-foot levels consisting of a wooden or fiberglass body and one or more bubble tubes are generally called carpenter's level. Typically, such levels are about three inches high and an inch or so deep. Masonry level - a level longer than a carpenter's level used in laying brick and stone masonry. (Merriam Webster) Torpedo Level - typical nine inches long with tapered ends. Contains two or three spirit tubes. Works best in tight quarters. Portable and often with a magnetic strip. Line level - attaches to a string stretched taut. Water level - length of flexible plastic tubing or hose containing water. Rather than relying on a single bubble, the water level relies on Pascal's law which, in its simplest terms, states that water always seeks its own level. Can be of virtually any size. Fence posts spread apart. Laser level - different models and features. Simple level laser line to Bluetooth enabled that will download measurements into mobile app. Tool subscription service - Tool Crate - 4-8 items such as quick squares, locking pliers, PPE, saw blades and drill bits. Well-known brands such as DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee. $201..49 plus $10 shipping quarterly Gangboxed - focused on the professional. $29.99 /month plus shipping. Cratejoy by The Tool Chest - along with tools and PPE CrateJoy delivers supplies a DIYer uses (and runs out of) regularly, including stain, wood glue, and sandpaper. $59.95/month The Handy Box - include unique items not found in a standard workshop, such as small screwdrivers for electronics and eyeglasses, wire strippers, a tape dispenser for packaging boxes, an emergency hammer for breaking auto glass, and a power strip that's bendable to support cords connected to it from all different directions. Bigger ticket items as well such as a full cordless rotary tool kit. $109.95 for 3 months and delivers monthly. If you have nay questions or want to tell us your story please email us at askamy@amyworks.com. Leave us a review and tell your your friends.
The Daddin' N' Sh!t Cast is back with a brand new season. That's right folks, season 2 is underway. The guys are kicking it off right into the holiday season, talking about their favorite holidays, Best Thanksgiving right plates and much much more. The guys are excited to talk to you all about so much has been going on since the end of season one and so much to come with season two. Tune in! Make sure you like, subscribe, tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a stranger, and leave some comments. HOSTS: @chris.is.king @stevereme @producerstylezny @siyacosby Www.Cratejoy.com WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!! #DaddinNShit #DopeDads #MilenialFatherhood #JUSTDADDIN #blackfamilygoals #blackfamily #blackdads #blackdadsmatter #Podcast #Listen #BlackExcellence #BlackLove #Follow #BusinessMen #tellafriendtotellafriend daddin #fatherhood #japanesewhiskey #whisky #officallysponsored #menshealth #mensgrooming #summer #summerfun #barbershop #blackbarbers #dadsholidays --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
#096 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Shana Hayes from Cratejoy to talk about how to acquire more customers on the Cratejoy Marketplace.Shana is the Senior Marketplace Engagement Manager at Cratejoy helping subscription box owners get up to speed with the Cratejoy Marketplace and grow their business. Cratejoy gets 4 million monthly views on their site. If you want to get a piece of that huge traffic, tune in to learn more about Cratejoy Marketplace and how to succeed as a marketplace seller.Links:Sell on Cratejoy: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/marketplaceCratejoy Blog: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blogHow to Create a High-Quality Cratejoy Marketplace Listing: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blog/creating-a-cratejoy-marketplace-listing
Subscriptions: Scaled - A podcast about subscription businesses
In this week's episode of Subscriptions: Scaled, we speak with Nathaniel Vazquez, CEO of Pipsticks. Pipsticks is a subscription sticker company popular with various customers, including parents with young kids and creative types interested in activities like scrapbooking. The episode begins with Nathaniel explaining the concept of Pipsticks in detail before sharing his career background. Nathaniel then discusses the huge impact Covid-19 had on the business and the significant changes that developed from it. One of the shifts Nathaniel mentioned was the business moving from being solely a subscription company to using e-commerce transactions. From this, Nathaniel discusses the different types of customers Pipsticks attracts and the various ways people buy from the brand. He also talks about Pipsticks operating wholesale. We also learn about the different platforms the company has used, such as Cratejoy, WordPress, and Shopify. We discover how specific platforms integrate well with others. Nathaniel also discusses how the brand markets itself, using Facebook, for example. He then shares how the company retains customers looking to cancel their subscription, such as implementing win-back campaigns for those who decide to cancel.Discover the success behind sticker subscription company Pipsticks by tuning into the latest episode of Subscriptions: Scaled with Nathaniel Vazquez, the company's CEO.CratejoyWordPressShopify Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.
In this episode, I have the pleasure to introduce you to a woman who is sweeping the subscription industry with her nerdy approach for laymen and women to the way we approach how we operate our subscription box businesses. She is none other than the Founder of Brave Crate, and Subscription Box Systems, Mrs Becky Hoy!!!Becky Hoy a Spreadsheet Whisperer and Operations Nerd, who's never met a tech integration she didn't love. After founding her aforementioned subscription box "Brave Crate", she realized that her super power was helping other Sub Box CEO's leverage simple systems to streamline and simplify their online operations and marketing processes. Today, Becky supports Subscription Box Owners across the subscription industry as an Operations and Project Manager so they can save time, save money and of the ultimate goal...sell more boxes!Becky has helped countless brands already, and has been featured in Cratejoy, Shop Military, Huffpost, and SideHustle School. Becky knows what works as she has used her systems to grow her own sub box, Brave Crate!ENTRY LINK for the 5 FREE SubSummit tickets GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevGUUp78Aqf7FtuTaDzI7lCjKs5Y4ff123kh9VVu8p7HKcmg/viewform?usp=sf_linkJulie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp is back baby! Enter here for over $850 of BONUS features!! https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9c Guest Links:Website: https://beckyhoy.comBrave Crate: https://bravecrates.comEric's Recommended Affiliate Courses & Resources:Eric and Christine's Ultimate Guide for Graphic Design for Your Subscription Box Business: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/resourcesJulie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp 2.0 Course Link:https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9cThe Subscription Box Experts Academy Course By Liam Brennan Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Megan MacNeill'sIndustry Leading LinkedIn Course: https://relevant-personal-branding.thinkific.com/?ref=fbfbc7 Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure and quite honestly humbled to have back for part 2, a legend in the industry. This man has been around the subscription boxes since the beginning, and is a pioneer in the subscription industry. He has founded dozens of successful boxes, has probably contributed more articles and blogs then anyone else in the space, and continues to build his legacy today in beautiful Portland Oregon with his latest massive venture, The Brothers Apothecary. I have the honor of bringing back for Part 2 of our two part conversation, none other than Jesse Richardson!!!Jesse and I get into his story, how he became a subscription pioneer, all the businesses he's helped, his time at Cratejoy and Subscription School, and everything else he's learned along the way when it comes to subscriptions. We actually ended up talking shop and subscriptions so long, I decided to cut this episode in two parts. There was just way too much gold to pack into only one episode. So if you haven't already listened to Part 1, make sure to go back and listen to episode 181, which is the first part of our conversation. Jesse Richardson has probably started, helped start, and advised more subscription boxes than anyone I know. It all started in and around 2010 when he and his co-founders Bjorn Borstelmann and Jameson Morris (yes the Jameson Morris, founder of PirateShip), started Conscious box. Since then, he's founded and sold many many other subscriptions and has been featured as a public speaker, and in USA Today. He was the editor in chief to one of the largest publications online, and has helped raise over $2M in venture capital.Guest Links:Website: https://jesserichardson.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessearichardson/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jarich31/Eric's Recommended Affiliate Courses & Resources:Eric and Christine's Ultimate Guide for Graphic Design for Your Subscription Box Business: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/resourcesJulie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp 2.0 Course Link:https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9cThe Subscription Box Experts Academy Course By Liam Brennan Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Megan MacNeill'sIndustry Leading LinkedIn Course: https://relevant-personal-branding.thinkific.com/?ref=fbfbc7 Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure and quite honestly humbled to have a legend in the industry. This man has been around the subscription boxes since the beginning, and is a pioneer in the subscription industry. He has founded dozens of successful boxes, has probably contributed more articles and blogs then anyone else in the space, and continues to build his legacy today in beautiful Portland Oregon with his latest massive venture, The Brothers Apothecary. I have the honor of introducing to you, none other than Jesse Richardson!!!Jesse and I get into his story, how he became a subscription pioneer, all the businesses he's helped, his time at Cratejoy and Subscription School, and everything else he's learned along the way. We actually ended up talking shop and subscriptions so long, I decided to cut this episode in two parts. There was just way too much gold to pack into only one episode. So make sure to tune in next Tuesday for episode 183 for the grand finale of Jesse and I's conversation.Jesse Richardson has probably started, help start, and advise more subscription boxes than anyone I know. It all started in and around 2010 when he and his co-founders Bjorn Borstelmann and Jameson Morris (yes the Jameson Morris, founder of PirateShip), started Conscious box. Since then, he's founded and sold many many other subscriptions and has been featured as a public speaker, and in USA Today. He was the editor in chief to one of the largest publications online, and has helped raise $2M in venture capital.Guest Links:Jesse's Website: https://jesserichardson.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessearichardson/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jarich31/Jesse's Tea Company: https://www.thebrothersapothecary.com/Eric's Recommended Affiliate Courses & Resources:Eric and Christine's Ultimate Guide for Graphic Design for Your Subscription Box Business: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/resourcesJulie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp 2.0 Course Link:https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9cThe Subscription Box Experts Academy Course By Liam Brennan Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Megan MacNeill'sIndustry Leading LinkedIn Course: https://relevant-personal-branding.thinkific.com/?ref=fbfbc7 Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with a self-made subscription superstar. She has bootstrapped and grown her business to mega sub in just 4.5 short years. In our conversation we discuss research, mindset, the pre-launch, launch, systems, marketing, pricing and margins and everything else in between. We really go from a to z with the subscription process, with the founder of All Girl Shave Club, Mrs. Jessica Principe!Rewind to 2016, and that is when the idea for All Girl Shave Club was born, and Jessica was on a mission to offer the idea that shaving shouldn't be such a chore, rather more of a luxury infused treat for shaving women everywhere! One day Jessica was getting ready to shave and thought to herself, there has to be a better way! How could I make this process more enjoyable so that I would want to make the time to do it more often? Her husband was a member of a men's shave club, so why not one just fro women!As it turns out, she wasn't the only one who felt that way about shaving. Here they are 4+ years later and they have served thousands of women across all 50 states and throughout Canada!Today, All Girl Shave Club continues to be a leader in the womens shaving industry. Jessica has been featured in Buzzfeed, Cratejoy, Real Simple, Business Boutique, Thrive Global, and has appeared on Subscription Box Basics podcast with her box bestie, Julie Ball.Deal of the month! Manscaped and their NEW Lawnmower 4.0. Want 20% OFF? Visit https://manscaped.com and use discount code TSBS at checkout! Manscaped, the #1 one Grooming Kit!Guest Links: Website: https://allgirlshaveclub.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allgirlshaveclub/Eric's Recommended Affiliate Courses & Resources:Eric and Christine's Ultimate Guide for Graphic Design for Your Subscription Box Business: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/resourcesJulie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp 2.0 Course Link:https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9cThe Subscription Box Experts Academy Course By Liam Brennan Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Megan MacNeill'sIndustry Leading LinkedIn Course: https://relevant-personal-branding.thinkific.com/?ref=fbfbc7 Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
Vanessa & Kiki discuss the absurdity of gender reveals, the "Peppa Pig Effect," and the value of a good British accent. Vanessa makes a spiked version of a classic mall favorite, the Orange Julius, for her Happy Hour Cocktail of the Week. Then she explains how you can curate your own custom subscription box with CrateJoy.com. - Approx. Segment Times: 6:15 — Cocktail Recipe; Spiked Orange Julius 21:30 — Hustle of the Week: Cratejoy 30:30 — The Cool Down - Follow Vanessa Cantave @vanessacantave on Instagram & Facebook. Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram. For more great parenting content, check out CafeMom.com. - Theme music composed & performed by Coney Island Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode with Paul Chambers. In the last episode, we discussed how to take care of our customers using recurring revenue models. Today, we're going to discuss the pros and cons of several different recurring revenue models, along with tips and tricks for each model. Subscription Boxes Today there are thousands of different subscription boxes we can subscribe to, such as Ipsy and Birchbox for beauty products, Naturebox and Urthbox for super yummy natural snacks, Bulubox for workout products, the Beard Club, and the Candy Club. There are a lot of opportunities with subscription boxes. People love to watch unboxings on YouTube or Instagram. They're great for holidays and events. There are boxes for travel, for kids, for lifestyle, or for your horse or dog that you get on a monthly basis. Paul said, “If there's a niche out there, there's an opportunity to build a subscription box.” There can be many pros to subscription boxes. One of these is the recurring revenue it provides every month, which can take a lot of stress off an entrepreneur's shoulders. It also limits unnecessary expenses because we only have to order enough products to fulfill our subscriptions. Our customers can also have a lot of fun with the discovery and delight side of subscription boxes by introducing people to new products and working with a lot of different brands to put new items in the box. When Paul was working on the Gentleman's box, they worked with Manscaped and Dollar Shave Club. A con of subscription boxes is they tend to have a faster turnover. After six or seven months, people can get what Paul calls box burnout and stop subscribing. The Right Software Picking the right software to run a subscription box business can be tricky. It's important to know what we're trying to accomplish. Cratejoy can be a one software option because it is fast and easy to build a subscription box. They also have a marketplace, so they already have an audience for us to sell to. However, it can have its challenges with products and flexibility. Shopify is another platform that allows us to sell subscriptions through their widget where we can add on plugins and easily build on top of that. But it doesn't have an audience like Cratejoy, so we'd have to go market on mysubscriptionaddiction.com or other places like that. There are OrderGroove and Zuora that take it to the next level. OrderGroove is making big waves; they have some cool AI features and they are getting tightly integrated with Shopify. Zuora is an enterprise software company that is good for larger companies like Nike. When Paul launched the Gentleman's Box, Cratejoy didn't exist yet, so they used WooCommerce which is a little more flexible, but they had to play with it a bit to get their subscription box management the way they wanted it. Discovery and Delight Subscription boxes tend to go two ways: discovery and delight or replenishable. Discovery and delight boxes send new products that customers can find joy in. They aren't necessarily products that need to be replaced on a regular basis. Paul said these kinds of boxes tend to work well on a quarterly basis rather than a monthly one. On a monthly basis, people often unsubscribe after about six or seven months, but they'll stay longer on a quarterly basis. Replenishable A replenishable service or product is something people continue to need. It's a great subscription model because customers must buy these every month or so anyway, so making it a subscription box that shows up right at their door makes it very easy for them. These are products like razors, which Dollar Shave Club does, or toothbrushes, which Quip does. However, this type of subscription isn't limited to boxes. SaaS products often work great in this category because customers need access to that service every month. Early on in the days of Gentleman's Box, Paul and the founding team were thinking about raising capital, so they met with some investors. One of those people was Jack Abraham, a successful entrepreneur, and investor. He told them, “I love what you're doing. This is so cool, but it needs some sort of replenishable product inside.” The team told him to thank you but they were happy with what they had. Abraham went on to co-found Hims, which is now one of the leading hair growth subscriptions, doing exactly what Gentleman's Box should have been doing, Paul said. If we are doing a subscription box and there's an opportunity to put a replenishable product in it, we should take it because it will increase the longevity of our customers. SaaS The pros of SaaS are longevity and opportunity. “If you can build a good solution that people love and need, they're . . . less likely to leave you at some point in time. They'll stay on as long as they're using that solution,” Paul said. SaaS gives us that audience and the opportunity to build and expand our audience. SaaS also has lots of opportunities. Paul said, “There [are] tens of thousands of SaaS companies out there, but tons of opportunity still to create solutions that people are looking for.” We can look at a company like Canva, which is very popular and successful. They could have looked at Adobe's subscription for Photoshop and thought, there's no way we could compete with them. But they didn't give up and tried to find a way to make it easier. “My philosophy is to leave no stone unturned. Look at what your biggest pain points are and challenges in your day and if something doesn't already exist for that, then that's a great opportunity to build,” Paul said. The challenge with SaaS is we must frequently evolve it. We can't just create the software, put it out in the world, and sit back as the money starts rolling in. Paul had this problem with Quotegine. They did just that and thought they were done, but then people started getting bugs, breaking the system, and requesting new features and integrations. Paul and his team hadn't anticipated that. “You can't have that mentality of building a SaaS solution that you're not going to need to continue to invest in,” Paul said. Having a technical co-founder, especially in the beginning, can help because paying developers can be expensive. Membership Models The key to membership is consistently providing value. Paul described how the Subscription Trade Association is constantly putting out new content, and they're constantly deciding what they're going to give away for free. “We err on the side of giving more away than we probably even should, because . . . we want to grow the community,” Paul said. “We want to help people as much as possible, and if they find this helpful, then they'll engage and subscribe and become members.” Being a member and being a subscriber can overlap. For example, Paul and I are both members of Amazon Prime, but we also subscribe to Amazon Prime. “A good membership,” Paul said, “is something you'll pay for on a monthly basis and never question that charge or not even know when that charges your credit card.” Paul and I couldn't remember when Amazon charges us or even how much the membership is now. This is a great example of customers never questioning the value of that membership. Amazon isn't perfect, however. Personally, I don't feel like part of a community when I say I'm a member of Amazon Prime. I pay for it—and I will continue to pay for it—but I get a service from it, not a community. Amazon is missing the opportunity to build that community. For example, with their streaming service, they could create a way to watch TV and movies with other members online as Disney+ and Netflix have done. Community is a crucial part of membership. Without it, our audience may just feel like subscribers. We should be doing everything we can to foster our membership communities. Access/Streaming The next recurring revenue stream is what I call the access model, but it could also be referred to as streaming. This model is where customers pay to access something. Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu fit into this, but it can also include something like Adobe Stock Images where customers pay to have access to millions of images. A concern that small businesses have with this model is they're too small to create something like Adobe's image library. They don't have the resources or the finances to build out that library. The access model is a two-sided marketplace: there are creators putting content out there and people accessing content from the creators. It would be hard for a small business to create all that content themselves. If I want to start a stock photography site, instead of going out and taking thousands of pictures myself, I could let my audience provide pictures. It may still be a challenge to find photographers, provide them with value, and get them to feed my library, but it is easier than trying to do it all myself. On the streaming side of access, we may think all the big companies (YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or Disney+, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount Plus, etc.) have it covered, but Paul believes there's still a lot of opportunities out there. If the top 10 YouTube creators right now started their own streaming service, people would download that app immediately, and they would have a good chance at competing with the big companies. Key Takeaways Thank you so much Paul for sharing your stories and insights with us today. Here are some of my key takeaways from this episode: There are tons of opportunities with subscription boxes. Consider creating a box with a replenishable product to increase the longevity of customers. The SaaS model is a great way to have lifetime (or at least very long-term) customers. However, we need to ensure we are constantly providing value by evolving and upgrading the software. To think of a SaaS solution, find the pain points in your industry and see if there is existing software that could help fix that. Is there a way you could add a tectonic shift to an existing SaaS product, as Google Docs did by adding remote collaboration to a market that Microsoft Word used to dominate? The membership model should be about providing value and creating a community where your target audience can feel they belong. When building an access library, we can use our audience to help us provide content as long as we are also providing them value. Connect with Paul If you enjoyed this interview and want to learn more about Paul or connect with him, you can find him on LinkedIn or visit subta.com. Want to be a Better Digital Monetizer? Please follow these channels to receive free digital monetization content: Get a free Monetization Assessment of your business Subscribe to the free Monetization eMagazine. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Monetization Nation podcast on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Follow Monetization Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Share Your Story What recurring revenue streams have you tried and what pros and cons have you seen from them? Please join our private Monetization Nation Facebook group and share your insights with other digital monetizers. Read at: https://monetizationnation.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-different-recurring-revenue-models/
On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about textiles as a spiritual practice with my guest Christ Johnson. Christi Johnson's art combines cosmic visions and botanical beauties, a hypnotic dance of symbols stitched slowly and methodically into fabric. She is the woman behind Mixed Color, a textile studio providing functional pieces that are thoughtfully made. Christi also shares her skills so that others may do so themselves. Christi creates kits and booklets and leads textile art workshops to educate others on these ancient skills and share the methods of her own creative practice. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Dream Maker Creative. Dream Maker Creative designs and produces a monthly crafting subscription box for tweens and teens called Terra Create. Winner of a Best in Category award by Cratejoy in 2020, Terra Create kits feature quality materials along with real artisan tools and techniques to inspire the next generation of makers. New for 2021, Dream Maker Creative is now curating craft kits from other indie artisans and small businesses. These will be featured in their Bremerton, Washington boutique and website alongside their original Terra Create line of craft kits. Dream Maker Creative will also return to teaching craft workshops in the greater Seattle area. Follow them on Social: Facebook | Instagram +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.
This is the episode for us, Milennial Moms! Grab your favorite wooden spoon, turn up some Jo-Bros, strap the baby to your hip and get creative in the kitchen! It's Dina Week!We are so excited to present to you our fabulous interview with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar. She was named Hallmark Channel's Home and Family shows “Best Home Cook” and is the owner and operator of DishItGirl.com. She is a writer, creator and TV personality who has appeared on The Daily Mail, Good Day Philly, Inside Edition and you definitely will recognize her from E!s reality show “Married to Jonas”! Dina is open and honest about every bump in the road during her motherhood journey, the progression of her career and brand, and is transparent about her every day life (toilet cleaning and all). Dinas willingness to share the true scope of motherhood through social media is exactly what we all need on our social feeds; beautiful photos with the background story attached. She prides herself on being #notaninstamom and we are HERE FOR IT. Stay tuned until the very end to hear an exclusive announcement about a *brand new* place you can see Dina!www.dishitgirl.com @dishitgirldinaThis episode of The Village Podcast with Jennie and Allie is brought to you by Little Learning Hands USA. www.littlelearninghands.comwww.facebook.com/littlelearninghandsUSAwww.instagram.com/littlelearninghandsUSAhello@littlelearninghands.comAvailable on Amazon and Cratejoy!Illustrative Artwork: Madeline Rodriguez; @madelinesdoodles on IGProduced by: Tim Bostwick; @timbostwickrealtor on IGJennie Porter: @mrsjennieporterAllie Lang: @smallspacemomma***If you suspect you might be experiencing some of the symptoms mentioned in this episode, or if you need support at any time, please contact your health care provider or The National Postpartum Depression Hotline at 1-800-PPD-MOMS.***
Download Podcast TranscriptBeauty comes in all shapes, sizes and shades: this is what today's guest strongly advocates for and believes! Nimi Fafowora is the founder and owner of The Beem Box: a beauty subscription box for black, Indigenous and people of color. As seen in various media outlets, including Elle, Cosmo, and Cratejoy, Nimi wears many hats as the owner of The Beem Box, overseeing acquisition, supply chain, sales, strategic planning, and of course PR! Nimi started The Beem Box to create a community that admires and acknowledges those who are often left out of the beauty conversation, and to provide well-suited makeup products for deeper and darker skin tones. We talk about inclusive conversations and much more.Highlights:Inside the beauty community, a lot of brands provide and create a wide variety of makeup products but deeper and darker skin tones are often left out.The company that Nimi has created, The Beem Box, makes it easier for ladies of color to find the products that fit their skin perfectly.When it comes to the inception of The Beem Box, Nimi takes us back to a time when she was not happy with her day-to-day routine as an engineer. One night, talking with one of her sisters, she realized there was a need in the beauty market for products for women of color and that's how her amazing product came to life.Nimi describes how some of her biggest press placements (such as Elle, Cosmopolitan and Cratejoy) have helped The Beem Box gain credibility and brand awareness.One of the biggest things that helped the brand to be recognized is the uniformity of the message that they constantly put out there: from its website to its social media posts, the content is appealing and it also comes with a collective, strong message which simply cannot be ignored.Nimi explains that growing up she felt bombarded with beauty standards that did not quite meet the way that she looked. The Beem Box is trying to make it clear that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and shades!When it comes to collaborating with other brands, Nimi is especially interested in those which are aligned with The Beem Box's beliefs: diversity and inclusion as two crucial aspects inside the beauty world. To learn more about Nimi and The Beem Box, visit her website, Instagram or Facebook Interested in learning more about Pitchin'? Follow me on Instagram or book a Free Consultation here.
Things are heating up as we cover two devastating fires from US history (oops!). We're joined by comedian and entrepreneur, Mo Phillips-Spotts who sparks up the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and then Nat further fans the flames with the story of the Iroquois Theatre FireMore on MoMorgan (Mo) Phillips-Spotts is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, educator and entrepreneur. Her children’s book subscription business: Momo’s Book Club strives to make your child’s library as diverse as the world that surrounds them. The book club has been featured on ‘best of’ lists in Bustle, Cratejoy and Cosmo. Sign up today at momosbookclub.com. Follow Mo at @momosapeach on all platforms.Our Lovely Guest, Mo Phillips-Spotts!Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Headlines 1 and 2 (warning, graphic!)Less graphic Triangle Shirtwaist in headlines Union members at Triangle funeral processionGreenlit Triangle Fire Memorial design Iroquois Theater Fire Headline Iroquois Theatre promenade foyer (before fire)Mr Bluebeard Ad boasting ‘absolutely fireproof’Bluebeard Cast onstage post-fireArtistic rendering of lobby chaos at Iroquois TheaterThe Iroquois Theatre after the Fire 1 and 2SOURCES:Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Triangle: The Fire That Changed America (Drehle), Wiki, history.com, osha.govIroquois Theatre Fire: Wiki, History.com, Chicagology.com, The Life and Times of Florence KelleyMERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!SOCIALS: Follow Shared History on Twitter & Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!SUPPORT: DYK you can support us on Patreon? Just become a patron of Arcade Audio and let ‘em know you love us. CREDITS:Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAbout this podcast:Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.SPONSORS: This episode was sponsored by RAYGUN, Wonder City Studio, & ECBG Cake Studio (all promocodes mentioned in episode are one word, no spaces)Direct sponsorship inquiries here.
Lynette and Stefanie open this week’s second episode of For Crying Out Loud talking about being experienced parents. Then they discuss their family’s Christmas traditions. After that, the ladies talk about entertaining people at their houses. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef discuss movies and television shows. And thanks for supporting our sponsors: Truff.com enter FCOL, Springtime.com/FCOL enter FCOL, Cratejoy.com/FCOL, Oxiclean.com, PlutoTV, and Geico.com
Kenice Mobley (@KeniceMobley) joins the ladies this week to discuss her podcast “Love About Town,” being a twin, and wanting to switch lives with Zendaya. The ladies also talk about the ~literal~ dawning of the Age of Aquarius (and what it means for humanity), bad Christmas movies, and new kittens. They answer a lady problem from a listener who is struggling with how to navigate life when it doesn’t turn out like you were hoping it might.Want access to weekly Top Secret Sessions, ad-free episodes, and exclusive merch? Join us over at Patreon.com/LadytoLady to support the show and learn more!Get your perfect-fitting bra today! Go to ThirdLove.com/LADY for 10% off of your first purchase.Get high quality meat delivered to you from Butcher Box! Go to ButcherBox.com/L2L or use code “L2L” at checkout to get 2 pounds of salmon free with your first box.Get something special for yourself and your loved ones with CrateJoy! Browse their selection of subscription boxes to give as a gift or for yourself. Get 30% off of your first box and early access to all of CrateJoy’s holiday specials by going to CrateJoy.com/LADY.
You think we aren't going to delve into controversial and hard-hitting topics like cake versus pie? You're wrong, but first we have a lot of other stuff to get through like the shape of giraffe poop, squirrel poop, Jackie Johnson's new living situation, Tim Kalpakis's love of stock photos (man who doesn't enjoy his corn dog, anyone?), Tony's holiday decorations and so much more. Plus one update from Alison that's sad and another that's pathetic. The pathetic one involves Vanderpump Rules. Also HGFY and JMOE and more! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: EVERLYWELL: http://Everlywell.com/BESTFRIEND (and enter code BESTFRIEND for 20% off your test) CRATEJOY: http://cratejoy.com/bestfriend (for 30% off your first box) FIGS: Head to http://wearFIGS.com and enter code BESTFRIEND at checkout for 15% off Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial
Fun fact: Bethany’s first radio boss told her she had to stop talking about magician David Copperfield because she was “creeping out the listeners.” But she’s talking about him now!! Inspired by her new favorite TV show “Jonathan Creek,” Bethany goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest stage illusions of all time and tells you how they’re done! Then, Kathleen is looking forward to 2021 when *hopefully* everyone can travel safely again, and she has big plans! (How do you make a rundown boat landing sound whimsical?) --------- Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast --------- Please support the companies that support us! Kitty Poo Club – Kitty Poo Club is an all-in-one litter box solution designed to be convenient for you! And right now, Kitty Poo Club is offering you 20% off your first order when you set up auto-ship by going to KittyPooClub.com and entering promo code TASTE. Hello Fresh – Get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/taste80 and use code “taste80” to get $80 off including free shipping! Cratejoy – Did you know there’s one great place where you can shop thousands of subscription boxes, no matter your interest? Welcome to Cratejoy. There’s still time to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/taste FightCamp - FightCamp brings the boxing and kickboxing gym to you, with trainers that combine cardio and conditioning in a full-body workout. Get free shipping and a gift valued up to $109 with every FightCamp package. Just go to JoinFightCamp.com/TASTE --------- BETHANY’S SOURCES: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/30/615386650/david-copperfield-found-negligent-but- wont-pay-for-injury-during-magic-act David Copperfield “Death Saw” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SefD84fbEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=823GNH4Rczg https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/worlds-9-greatest-magic-tricks-finally-revealed-498110/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stage-and-theatre/103284807/spoiler-alert-five-famous-magic- tricks-revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYFdT8UfmXg https://www.quora.com/How-did-David-Copperfield-walk-through-the-Great-Wall-of-China KATHLEEN’S SOURCES: https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/mobile-apps/instagrammers-beware-food-porn-illegal-germany https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/longest-pedestrian-suspension-bridge-switzerland https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/island-vacations/secret-islands-italy https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/blue-coast-trail-marseille-martigues-france https://www.matchmakerireland.com/ https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/happiness-museum-opens-copenhagen https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/best-christmas-market-in-europe-croatia
With TikTok’s legal future hanging in the balance, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t been shy about borrowing what works from the Chinese upstart and replicating it within Instagram. But his copycat feature Reels made more of a ripple than a splash when it debuted. For more on TikTok’s woes, we speak with Taylor Lorenz. She covers culture and technology for the New York Times and tells us why TikTok’s success can’t be easily duplicated and how Instagram’s Reels-focused redesign angered the platform’s long time influencers.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/businesswars. Support us by supporting our sponsors!Crate Joy - Sign up today at cratejoy.com/bw to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy’s holiday specials.
Vanessa Marin is a sex therapist and is giving some great tips on how to get your sex life back after having kids. She tackles communication, mis-matched sex drives and low libido. Vanessa also talk about the postpartum period and Connect with Vanessa For Therapy Connect with Liz Or Miraculous Mamas on Instagram Sponsors: For 30% off CrateJoy 40% Off a premium Subscription at Calm
Kellie and Allen are getting in the Christmas mood! Trying to buy gifts for each other seems to be getting harder and harder every year, but one thing is for sure -- Allen is NOT getting another pressure washer. And in the spirit of giving, Kellie shares some ideas on how you can give back during the holidays and get back to the true meaning of Christmas. Allen shares some of the Dad Christmas jokes that came in, with the winner receiving a $500 gift card to Living Spaces. And somewhere in between all the feel-good Christmas cheer, Allen shares some Kellie Claps Back moments AND offers up way too much ball talk. Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Best Fiends -- With over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!EverlyWell -- EverlyWell offers over 30+ at-home lab tests – like Food Sensitivity, Thyroid Health, B Vitamins, STD, Heart Health, Indoor and Outdoor Allergies, Metabolism, Women's Health, Testosterone tests, and more! For 20% off an EverlyWell at-home lab test, visit EverlyWell.com/sandwich and enter code sandwich. EverlyWell—at home lab tests. Your answers. Your way. CrateJoy -- Cratejoy is the world's first and only subscription box marketplace. ou can shop over thousands of unique boxes and gifts for just about anything you can imagine. Even better? You choose the subscription length, so you're not locked into anything. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/sandwich. Cratejoy. Get joy delivered, right to your door.Theragun -- Theragun is the handheld percussive therapy device that releases your deepest muscle tension using a scientifically-calibrated combination of depth, speed, and power. The ALL-NEW Gen 4 Theragun has a proprietary brushless motor that's so quiet - you will wonder if it is on - while you soothe your aching muscles with Theragun's signature power, amplitude, and effectiveness. Try Theragun for 30 days, starting at only $199. Go to Theragun.com/lovin and get your Gen 4 Theragun today.
Todd and Julie are joined by Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blout of the band The War and Treaty. The band tell their story of mental health struggles, military tours, and of course, music. This episode is sponsored by: Cratejoy (https://buy.cratejoy.com/cc) Skylight Frame (https://www.skylightframe.com/) (Code: CONFESSIONS) Join in the conversation! Call and leave a message: (931) 674-1672
Todd and Julie are joined by Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blout of the band The War and Treaty. The band tell their story of mental health struggles, military tours, and of course, music. This episode is sponsored by: Cratejoy (https://buy.cratejoy.com/cc) Skylight Frame (https://www.skylightframe.com/) (Code: CONFESSIONS) Join in the conversation! Call and leave a message: (931) 674-1672
We're back and over the turkey hangover, and boy, has a lot happened while we've been off! Andrew makes his case for why sharing a Spotify account is a bad idea. For once, they can't blame millennials for killing an industry: Warner Bros. has announced all of its 2021 releases will debut on HBO Max to coincide with their theatrical release dates. Elliot Page announced that he is trans in a heartfelt letter (https://twitter.com/TheElliotPage/status/1333820783655837701?s=20) shared on his social media. We're so proud of and happy for Elliot! Pam and Laura give their spoiler-free take on Netflix's Selena: The Series as lifelong fans of the late Tejana star. In Joementum 2021 and sad Trump attempts to steal the election, more bad news for the Trumpster: Attorney General Bill Barr says there's no evidence to overturn the result of the election, AND he's considering stepping down soon. Sad! Georgia, you can request your absentee ballot here (https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do) , and early voting for the Senate runoff begins on December 14th! History has its eye on us, so let's flip this bish! Rudy Giuliani picked up a drunk Karen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHkehB3oC6Q) when he realized they needed a start witness at a Michigan oversight hearing, and somewhere along the way also picked up Miss Rona. We find out where we might find ourselves in line for the vaccine (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/03/opinion/covid-19-vaccine-timeline.html) , which several states are beginning to roll out in mid-December. Letitia Wright deleted her social media after sharing a video containing misinformation about COVID-19, as well as transphobic and climate denier viewpoints. Was she really "using her brain?" The Number is back, and it's another Pew Research edition! What percentages of U.S. Americans would get the coronavirus vaccine if it were available today? $200 sex toys - a responsible investment? Do we feel old yet? What businesses do we remember from our youth that are no more? This week's BAE guest Kailey joins us to talk side hustles and the ever-elusive work/life balance! Need to unwind or get some retail therapy? We've got you with this week's recommendations: 'Bad Moms Christmas' (Andrew), Floor & Decor (https://www.flooranddecor.com/) (Laura), Sephora's perfume sampler (https://www.sephora.com/product/sephora-favorites-holiday-perfume-sampler-set-P460786?icid2=products%20grid:p460786) (Pam), and Created By Megan Elaine (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatedByMeganElaine) on Etsy (Kailey). This week's episode is sponsored by Hempbombs (https://www.hempbombs.com/rewards and enter promo code MILLRADIO for 30% off), Cratejoy (https://www.cratejoy.com/mill for 30% off your first box and shop Cratejoy's holiday specials), and Framebridge (https://www.framebridge.com and enter promo code MILLENNIAL for 15% off your first order). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors! And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on our Patreon: Here comes the Thanksgiving drama: divorced parents and a family member struggling with acceptance. A scientist has told us Airbnbs are relatively low risk, so we're packing our bags! A discussion on impactful pop culture moments takes us down memory lane. Who still has all their beanie babies?! Anyone still laughing at those teachers who wouldn't let us research school projects using the internet? Look who's laughing now, Mrs. Roberts!
On this weeks super sized episode of Ask Nick we are joined by friend of the show Chrishell Stause. We are so happy to have Crishell back to give a female perspective to some of our callers today, and we may try to pry into the developments into her personal life as well. Our first caller is a 27 year old virgin who is fine dating and “running the bases” but is waiting for the feeling of love before she has sex for the first time. Next we speak with someone who is feeling the guilt of moving on too soon in the fear she will hurt her exes feelings. Third , we chat with a woman who’s love language is gifting and her boyfriend is not understanding she needs him to show her he loves her sometimes because in the bedroom he is not reciprocating oral sex which is weighing heavily on their relationship. With our next question a woman is having a hard time losing her best friend who she had a one time sexual relationship with when her current boyfriend does not want her around their relationship. Our final caller grew up in a very emotionally abusive family and found herself dating the people she grew up surrounded by, but when she started dating a really good guy she found herself being the one toxic in the relationship. “ What other people think of you is none of your business“ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Amazon Music: http://www.amazon.com/VIALL for your first 3 months of Amazon Music Free. Article: http://www.article.com/VIALL for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Cratejoy: http://www.cratejoy.com/VIALL to get 30% off your first box and shop Cratejoy’s holiday specials. Huzzah Probiotic Seltzer: http://www.drinkhuzzah.com use code VIALL for 20% off. Episode Socials: Viall Files @viallfiles Nick Viall @nickviall Chrishell Stause @chrishell.stause See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Don’t Want My Breast Exam at Walgreens Description: We open this episode with the elephant in the room- the fact that racism, sexism and transphobia exist in our movement and we must address it. And it wouldn’t be a proper show without trash comments about abortion coming out of the Vatican and Louisiana. Then we close out with another elephant in the room as Moji, Lizz and Marie do their white (GOP) elephant gift exchange on the pod and also offer some dope suggestions for actual gifts that also support amazing non profits!!! Gathered in the Sleeper Cell Lizz Winstead @lizzwinstead Moji Alawode-El @mojilocks Marie Khan @mkhanj Follow us on Twitter! Quick Hits Planned Parenthood Director Resigns When Confronted Over Racist, Transphobic, and Abortion Stigmatizing Behavior https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/planned-parenthood-pennsylvania-advocates-call-for-resignation-of-executive-director-for-stigmatizing-abortion-among-other-claims/https://savepppa.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2yMXYJSP3XE1vBfuxZUC42x821EwCGzJJRxSJaQhXXCW_1QVb-aLQqOIs https://www.thedailybeast.com/planned-parenthoods-pennsylvania-chapter-rocked-by-racism-claims Ughhh, the Pope Still Sucks https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/27/pope-abortion-like-hiring-a-hitman/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pope-backs-argentine-womens-opposition-abortion-bill-74425351 Meaty Story Louisiana and Texas Continue to be Cruel and Cut Medicaid for Abortion Care https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-and-louisiana-can-cut-planned-parenthood-funding-federal-appeals-court/ https://www.texastribune.org/2020/11/23/texas-planned-parenthood-medicaid-abortion/ https://www.governing.com/news/headlines/US-Supreme-Court-Allows-Controversial-Texas-Abortion-Law-to-Stay.html Holiday Gift Guide Ramen Needles Yarn and Fiber (supports NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio) https://ramenneedles.com/ Fabrikate (supports ACCESS Women’s Health Justice) https://fabrikate.store/collections/abortion-fund-a-thon-2020-collection-abortion-is-magic BlackLIT Subscription on CrateJoy (supporting literacy empowerment and Black authors and creators) https://www.cratejoy.com/subscription-box/blacklit/?pt=subscription-box&gs=call-number-monthly-library-inspired-black-lit-book-subscription-box&cn=1&sn=aws_related_sims-recs Abortion Access Force Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/abortion-access-force Six Degrees Can Lizz Link Scented Candles to Abortion? https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/02/entertainment/drake-candle/index.html AAF donor is rep for Thymes Candles < SUPPORTS ABORTION Events Don’t miss Lizz’s newest comedy special, Corona Borealis! All proceeds benefit AAF https://vimeo.com/ondemand/coronaborealis Our 99th episode is going to be FIRE Audio and video, with special guests including Dahlia Lithwick! All the housekeeping Write a review / give us 5 stars - it’s the best way for our podcast to reach more people!Follow us on social @accessforce on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/tikok and YouTubeEmail us at podcast@aaforce.org! Edited by Brad Pearson, theme song by Cory Eischen, The Purple Xperience DONATE TO Abortion Access Force/Feminist Sleeper Cell pod!!!! MAY THE ABORTION ACCESS FORCE BE WITH YOU!
I Don’t Want My Breast Exam at Walgreens Description: We open this episode with the elephant in the room- the fact that racism, sexism and transphobia exist in our movement and we must address it. And it wouldn’t be a proper show without trash comments about abortion coming out of the Vatican and Louisiana. Then we close out with another elephant in the room as Moji, Lizz and Marie do their white (GOP) elephant gift exchange on the pod and also offer some dope suggestions for actual gifts that also support amazing non profits!!! Gathered in the Sleeper Cell Lizz Winstead @lizzwinstead Moji Alawode-El @mojilocks Marie Khan @mkhanj Follow us on Twitter! Quick Hits Planned Parenthood Director Resigns When Confronted Over Racist, Transphobic, and Abortion Stigmatizing Behavior https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/planned-parenthood-pennsylvania-advocates-call-for-resignation-of-executive-director-for-stigmatizing-abortion-among-other-claims/https://savepppa.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2yMXYJSP3XE1vBfuxZUC42x821EwCGzJJRxSJaQhXXCW_1QVb-aLQqOIs https://www.thedailybeast.com/planned-parenthoods-pennsylvania-chapter-rocked-by-racism-claims Ughhh, the Pope Still Sucks https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/27/pope-abortion-like-hiring-a-hitman/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pope-backs-argentine-womens-opposition-abortion-bill-74425351 Meaty Story Louisiana and Texas Continue to be Cruel and Cut Medicaid for Abortion Care https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-and-louisiana-can-cut-planned-parenthood-funding-federal-appeals-court/ https://www.texastribune.org/2020/11/23/texas-planned-parenthood-medicaid-abortion/ https://www.governing.com/news/headlines/US-Supreme-Court-Allows-Controversial-Texas-Abortion-Law-to-Stay.html Holiday Gift Guide Ramen Needles Yarn and Fiber (supports NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio) https://ramenneedles.com/ Fabrikate (supports ACCESS Women’s Health Justice) https://fabrikate.store/collections/abortion-fund-a-thon-2020-collection-abortion-is-magic BlackLIT Subscription on CrateJoy (supporting literacy empowerment and Black authors and creators) https://www.cratejoy.com/subscription-box/blacklit/?pt=subscription-box&gs=call-number-monthly-library-inspired-black-lit-book-subscription-box&cn=1&sn=aws_related_sims-recs Abortion Access Force Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/abortion-access-force Six Degrees Can Lizz Link Scented Candles to Abortion? https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/02/entertainment/drake-candle/index.html AAF donor is rep for Thymes Candles < SUPPORTS ABORTION Events Don’t miss Lizz’s newest comedy special, Corona Borealis! All proceeds benefit AAF https://vimeo.com/ondemand/coronaborealis Our 99th episode is going to be FIRE Audio and video, with special guests including Dahlia Lithwick! All the housekeeping Write a review / give us 5 stars - it’s the best way for our podcast to reach more people!Follow us on social @accessforce on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/tikok and YouTubeEmail us at podcast@aaforce.org! Edited by Brad Pearson, theme song by Cory Eischen, The Purple Xperience DONATE TO Abortion Access Force/Feminist Sleeper Cell pod!!!! MAY THE ABORTION ACCESS FORCE BE WITH YOU!
It's been far too long since Allie Mac Kay and Ali Segel were on the show and now they're both here and we have important Ali/Allie/Alison/Tony catching up to do. Allie is INTO CHRISTMAS and she's had it up to here with arbiters of joy. Ali gets why you feel that way about life coaching but hear her out! I've got an update about that reality show I mentioned and also sorry in advance for the TMI. Plus denim on denim, radio stuff, trash can protocol, HGFY, Just Me Or Everyone, iTunes Comments of the Week AND MORE! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by ADAM & EVE: http://adamandeve.com (offer code alison) CRATEJOY http://cratejoy.com/bestfriend (for 30% off your first box) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial
Rose Lounsbury talks about halting the holiday hustle. Episode 1816: Halting the Holiday Hustle by Rose Lounsbury on How To Simplify Your Christmas Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing. The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/halting-the-holiday-hustle/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Sign up today at cratejoy.com/old to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy’s holiday specials. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support
Matt gets overwhelmed on Thanksgiving when Doree wraps presents for a child in need. The egg signal goes out for successful egg retrievals in women over 43, we get a vaginal scar tissue update (and a signal), and another listener wants to know if she should try IUIs. Plus, you all had more thoughts on pooping in retail establishments. Who knew?! Call us or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. You can also email us a voice memo.This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.- Bruush. Get 25% off everything store-wide during the Black Friday sale from now until December 1 when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Molekule. Save up to $200 during Molekule’s limited time Black Friday sale at Molekule.com with code ADVENTURE20.- Cratejoy. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/eggcellent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rose Lounsbury talks about halting the holiday hustle. Episode 1816: Halting the Holiday Hustle by Rose Lounsbury on How To Simplify Your Christmas Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn't matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing. The original post is located here: and in and ! Sign up today at to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy's holiday specials. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit
Molly Sanchez (@SeriousMolly) and Sam DiSalvo (@sam_disalvo) join the ladies this week to discuss being aunts, their mutual love of dads, and their podcast “The Hold Up.” The ladies also do a Tasty Tasty Taste Test with Thanksgiving dinner-flavored candy corn (including turkey and stuffing), and answer a lady problem from a listener who doesn’t know how to get over a guy.The ladies are doing another live show! Mark your calendars for Sunday December 6th at 6PM PT and get ready for jokes, signature cocktails, and mistletoe?! More details to come soon!Want access to weekly Top Secret Sessions, ad-free episodes, and exclusive merch? Join us over at Patreon.com/LadytoLady to support the show and learn more!Invest in socks that won’t give you blisters on long journeys. Get $10 off of your first pair of Feetures socks by going to Feetures.com/LADY.Get something special for your loved ones during the holidays with CrateJoy! Browse their selection of subscription boxes to give as a gift or for yourself. Get 30% off of your first box and early access to all of CrateJoy’s holiday specials by going to CrateJoy.com/LADY.Rothy’s has cute and stylish everyday shoes and bags made from recycled water bottles. Head over to Rothys.com/LADY to check out the selection!
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re wondering how you’re going to navigate a massive meal this holiday season, don’t fret! Registered dietician Vanessa Rissetto is talking with Kathleen and Bethany about how to keep a healthy and sane attitude around food, why you shouldn’t starve yourself all day before the big Thanksgiving meal, and the most amazing mantra to make you realize how easy it can be to eat well for your body! Then, the show just devolves into chaos: there is singing, bad Turkey jokes, strange holiday gift ideas, Thanksgiving conversation starters, and the entire show must stop down for a bathroom emergency. Edit edit edit! ------ Check out our merch! —> https://store.dftba.com/collections/an-acquired-taste-podcast ------ Join the Tastebud Thanksgiving Zoom (thanks Nicole & Neil!) —> https://www.acquiredtastepodcast.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner-zoom-hangout ------ Find Dietician Vanessa Rissetto here! —> https://culinahealth.com (https://culinahealth.com/) and https://www.instagram.com/vanessarissettord/ ------ Please support the companies that support us! Cratejoy - Cratejoy is the world’s first and only subscription box marketplace. You can shop over thousands of unique boxes and gifts for just about anything you can imagine. Even better? You choose the subscription length, so you’re not locked into anything. Looking to give the perfect gift or to treat yourself? You can shop thousands of subscription boxes all in one place, early access to all Cratejoy’s holiday specials, and get 30% off your first box when you sign up at http://cratejoy.com/taste Bruush - Brüush delivers premier sonic wave technology. Without the markups “big electric toothbrush” tacks on. Get 25% off everything store-wide during the Black Friday sale from now until December 1 when you use promo code TASTE at bruush.com (http://bruush.com/) SkyLight Frame - Skylight Frame is a photo frame you can update instantly by email from anywhere! It’s a great way to feel close to those you love, even when you’re separated. Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com (http://skylightframe.com/) and enter the code “Taste" Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/taste90 (http://greenchef.com/taste90) and use code “taste90" to get $90 off including free shipping!
Stefanie opens this week’s first episode of For Crying Out Loud introducing her friend and guest co-host Cecily Knobler. They talk about meeting each other in the late 90s when they were each doing stand up. This leads to Stefanie telling a story about going out with comedian David Cross. Before they wrap, Cecily talks about her experience using the dating app Bumble. And thanks for supporting our sponsors: Cratejoy.com/FCOL, StoryWorth.com/FCOL, TommyJohn.com/FCOL, Oxiclean.com/TryMe, and geico.com
We discuss our socially distant Thanksgiving plans, and also Henry's first dentist appointment. Then, a listener weighs in on the extra embryos conundrum, and we give advice to a listener who's struggling with "BE POSITIVE" advice. Plus, the darts portion of the podcast is hopping!Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Cratejoy. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/eggcellent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Savannah is joined by her friend Chadd on this special episode. Savannah reflects on an unfortunate radio interview, early Christmas, and challenge you, the listener, to give back this holiday season. Plus they answer YOUR calls about Savannah's makeup line, rude friends, and third wheeling. This episode is sponsored by: VistaPrint (https://www.vistaprint.com/cc) Cratejoy (https://buy.cratejoy.com/cc) Hello Fresh (https://www.hellofresh.com/confessions90) CODE: Confessions90 Join in the conversation! Call and leave a message: (931) 674-1672
It's 1999 and Levi's is a company in trouble. It's drowning in debt, out of fashion, and hobbled by sub-par distribution.But while Levi's searches for a way to make a comeback, a new, fast-growing enemy is out to convince people to abandon jeans altogether.Listen ad-free on Wondery+ hereSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Cratejoy - Sign up today at cratejoy.com/bw to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy’s holiday specials.
Savannah is joined by her friend Chadd on this special episode. Savannah reflects on an unfortunate radio interview, early Christmas, and challenge you, the listener, to give back this holiday season. Plus they answer YOUR calls about Savannah's makeup line, rude friends, and third wheeling. This episode is sponsored by: VistaPrint (https://www.vistaprint.com/cc) Cratejoy (https://buy.cratejoy.com/cc) Hello Fresh (https://www.hellofresh.com/confessions90) CODE: Confessions90 Join in the conversation! Call and leave a message: (931) 674-1672
Tim Kalpakis, Jeff Dutton and Mike Hanford of The Sloppy Boys and The Birthday Boys join this episode where we talk about election day celebrations that I was not invited to, shrimp pizza, people you know but can't recognize, my obsession with NXIVM, Tony's bass slapping, how they met, their new podcast and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd This show is brought to you by: CRATEJOY: http://cratejoy.com/bestfriend (for 30% off your first box) KIWICO: KIWICO: http://kiwico.com/ALISON (50% off first box and free shipping) BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20%) You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/
Kara Klenk (@KaraKlenk) joins the ladies to discuss the aftermath of the election, Magic Mike Live, and her new podcast “That’s Messed Up” on Exactly Right. The ladies also discuss drive-in movies, orange juice, and reality TV. They answer a lady problem from a listener who’s looking for advice on officiating a wedding next year.Want access to weekly Top Secret Sessions, ad-free episodes, and exclusive merch? Join us over at Patreon.com/LadytoLady to support the show and learn more!Upgrade your bedroom with the Bed by Thuma! For a limited time, get free shipping on your order by going to Thuma.co/LADY.Get high-quality meats delivered to your doorstep with Butcher Box! Get a turkey FREE in your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/L2L or use code “L2L” at checkout.Get something special for your loved ones during the holidays with CrateJoy! Browse their selection of subscription boxes to give as a gift or for yourself. Get 30% off of your first box and early access to all of CrateJoy’s holiday specials by going to CrateJoy.com/LADY.
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely reminds us that we are the curators of our lives. Episode 1796: You Are The Curator of Your Life by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Mindful Lifestyle Design Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone's throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons. The original post is located here: and in and ! Sign up today at to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy's holiday specials. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit
Experts say listing what you're grateful for is a great tool in reducing stress. And with November being National Gratitude Month, it's a great time for Kellie and Allen to take inventory. Kellie also has a great idea for Thanksgiving that could be passed down for generations to come. Goop is out with its annual list of holiday gift items and who knew Gwyneth Paltrow was so kinky?? Allen's ears perked up over one especially lewd gift idea. And Kellie loses it over one gift that should NEVER be given on Baby Jesus' birthday!! Allen reads a little listener mail, including a request from a soon-to-be mom looking for advice. Thank you to this podcast's sponsors! CrateJoy! Looking to give the perfect gift or to treat yourself? You can shop thousands of subscription boxes all in one place AND get 30% off your first box when you sign up at CrateJoy.com/sandwich.Framebridge! Frame your photos or send someone the perfect gift with Framebridge! To save an additional 15% off your first order, go to Framebridge.com and use promo code SANDWICH.Stamps.com! Don't spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There's NO risk. To receive a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale with no long term commitments or contracts, just go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in SANDWICH.Nutrafol! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SANDWICH. New customers will get 20% off – this is their best offer available anywhere!
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely reminds us that we are the curators of our lives. Episode 1796: You Are The Curator of Your Life by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Mindful Lifestyle Design Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons. The original post is located here: http://simpleslowlovely.com/your-are-the-curator-of-your-life/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Sign up today at cratejoy.com/old to get 30% off your first box AND early access to all Cratejoy’s holiday specials. Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support
This Episode is brought to you in part by RESVES - Co-working in Lisbon, Portugal. Find out more at https://www.resvescowork.pt I have a very special guest today, I wanted to talk this guy for some time now. His name is Tim Jordan. Tim is doing lots of thing… So here are the few: Tim is an Amazon seller, it took him 7 months to make his first million selling on Amazon. Tim is the Founder of Private Label Legion, a community of sellers and entrepreneurs who come together to share ideas, impart knowledge, and create a solid network. In addition he has one of the best Amazon related podcast - AM/PM podcast (I will put the link down below), he is ALSO one of the hosts of Helium10 Project X series where they walk you through how to find source and launch product on Amazon. In my opinion, following Tim’s work for some time now, I think he is one the best experts in sourcing and product selection, so you guys are in for a threat. Links mentioned in the show: Tim's Projects Private Label Legion - https://privatelabellegion.com/ Private Label Legion FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/privatelabellegion AM/PM Podcast - https://www.ampmpodcast.com/ Books Tim Recommend Rocket Fuel Book - https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317 Built to Sell - https://www.audible.ca/pd/Built-to-Sell-Audiobook/B072F6FR99 Jack Ma Biography - https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/jack-ma-the-biography-of-a-self-made-billionaire-and-ceo-of-alibaba-group Tools Tim Recommend PIckfu Tool - https://www.pickfu.com/ Cratejoy - https://www.cratejoy.com/ Helium 10 - https://www.helium10.com/ Pinterest Trends - https://trends,pinterest.com Marmelead - https://www.thehandmademastermind.com/marmalead SellersFunding - https://sellersfunding.com/ Google Calendar Podcasts Tim Recommend Serious Seller Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serious-sellers-podcast-learn-how-to-sell-on-amazon/id1453455876 Joe Roagan Podcast - http://podcasts.joerogan.net/ CoffeeZilla Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/368-coffeezilla-how-to-expose-fake-guru-scams/id1344999619?i=1000479219858 Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/podcasts/
Our podcast guest this week is the incredible Alice Edgerton! Alice Edgerton is the Founder and CEO of Fulfilled After 50. She is dedicated to helping women determine what they want most in life after 50, create their plan of action, and make their dreams a reality. Sometimes in this season of life we are left with an empty nest and a feeling of unfulfillment and loss of purpose. Community is crucial in this season and bringing women together to encourage, inspire, uplift and empower one another.Alice goes above and beyond with her business on her website, Fulfilled After 50, where provides recipes, free training, and advice in the areas of overall good health and nutrition, motivational and inspirational training on finding your God given calling in this season. Plus, Alice offers one-on-one coaching to those women who are serious about putting a plan together to help them look and feel their best. She has helped women in 10 different states have success in putting a plan in place and incorporating a healthy lifestyle.Her passion and goals are to help mature women live the healthiest, happiest and most prosperous life they can live. In addition to serving her community of women , Alice also leads in person Women’s Retreats and has written a #1 International Best selling book, Fulfilled After 50; how to live the life you desire and deserve. Alice has a Subscription box service for the Christian woman where you can find her box on Cratejoy.You can find Alice at her Facebook group here: Fulfilled After 50Check out the websiteFulfilled After 50Check out her bookFulfilled After 50: How to Create the Life You Desire & Deserve
Welcome to the New Founders Series, Part 4! Where I interview some of the fastest growing new subscription box companies across the globe. I want to highlight some new and exciting companies that although new, are growing fast and will share all the ways they ultimately got their subscription boxes off the ground while it is still very fresh in their mind.This is a great way to learn from entrepreneurs who are right in the thick of it right now, and learn what is working in 2020! And on today's New Founders Series episode, I have the privilege to talk with one of the fastest growing new companies in a very niche space, or is it? I discuss this and much more with Founder of Simply AIP, Laura Morrow!Simply AIP stands for Autoimmune Protocol, and was founded in 2018 by Laura Morrow, out of her devotion to help 1 out of 6 Americans living with AIP. It's an astounding stat, and Laura has grown a loyal following in her niche. Today, just a few short years later, Laura has been featured in Paleo Magazine, CBS, The Washingtonian, Great Day Washington, Live Well, The Unskilled Cavewoman, Cratejoy and much more.In this episode, Laura really goes into detail on what it took to start and grow her business. Her exact methods and what stood out the most to her as the leading thing or hint, “list” that propelled her business. But more importantly you'll learn and see the trend that I find in all entrepreneurs, not just the new founders, that it takes a lot of work, time and the willingness to learn! Always being a student of the industry.Guest Links:Website: https://simplyaip.com/ The most frequent question Laura get asked from her customers: "Is this box really strict?"Who she would hire as a mentor/coach: Amy PorterfieldWebsite platform she uses: CratejoyFree shipping or paid shipping?: Paid shippingHer favorite subscription box: Sparkle Hustle GrowProfile:Facebook: https://facebook.com/SimplyAIP/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply.AIP/Email: laura@simplyaip.comThe Subscription Box Experts Academy Course Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Julie Ball's Subscription Box Bootcamp 2.0 Course Link:https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/h67apnWbBQ9cHost Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comConnect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
In this episode, we discuss The Top Resources To Help Your Subscription Box Business.For this episode I've condensed all the best resources I've found, and some of them I've even used, that are tailored to help us subscription box owners start on the right foot. And if you have an existing business and are feeling stuck, then these are even proven resources to help get you moving in the right direction again!Episode link to share: https://www.buzzsprout.com/927664/5132203Episode proudly sponsored by Subbly! Make sure to visit https://subbly.co to see why their loyal customers rated them 5 stars on Capterra!Links to Resources:1. Steve Krakower and Harbor Marketing Agency; The Box Biz , https://www.harbormarketingagency.com/podcast Harbor Marketing Agency: https://www.harbormarketingagency.com/ 8-Figure Accelerator Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/640672820027901?ref=bookmarks2. Julie Ball and Sparkle, Hustle, Grow. Bootcamp; https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/?r_done=1 Podcast; https://www.buzzsprout.com/7173573. SUBTA. Website; https://subta.com/ YouTube channel; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSrvzhyrt01g3Adx4z98BQ/featured4. Cratejoy and their Subscription School; https://subscriptionschool.com/5. Liam Brennan. The Subscription Box Experts Academy Course Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Liam's public Facebook Group https://m.facebook.com/groups/1826222974179915/?ref=group_browse6. Stefan Pretty and Subbly. Website; https://www.subbly.co/ Subbly Facebook Group; https://m.facebook.com/groups/1783945875266198/?ref=group_browse7. John Roman and Online Queso; https://onlinequeso.com/Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comConnect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
I'm so excited and extremely proud to present this 4Part series on subscription website platforms. You're going to hear from some of the top companies available today for subscription box entrepreneurs looking at options for website subscription platforms. In this series, I have had the privilege to interview and present to you: - Part 1 Bold Subscriptions Co-Founder, Jay Myers- Part 2 ReCharge COO, Chathri Ali- Part 3 Subbly Owner and Founder, Stefan Pretty- Part 4 Cratejoy CEO, Amir ElaguizyIn this episode, I get into our website platform series with Amir Elaguizy, CEO at Cratejoy!Episode link to share: https://www.buzzsprout.com/927664/5130922Guest links:Website: https://www.cratejoy.com/Subscription School Facebook Group: https://web.facebook.com/cratejoybizFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/cratejoy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cratejoy/The Subscription Box Experts Academy Course Link: https://ericmusick.krtra.com/t/jIw4to2rXSoQ Host Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comConnect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at: https://www.calendly.com/thesubboxshow
Do you utilize this strategy to increase brand loyalty? 6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 63: Always put yourself in the customer's shoes to enhance their experience and increase brand loyalty. Wise words from Ray Goforth, Director of Marketing at Cratejoy.
The Marketplace: Online Business | Marketing | Finance| Lifestyle
Paul Jarrett Co-Founded Bulu, Inc. also known by the subscription box name Bulu Box in 2012 (now updated to a white label system). Paul was running in a marathon with his wife and as the volunteers were handing out sample products for them to use along the run, they later realized that there was an opportunity and a market for sending out health products and vitamins to others in a more curated process and collect essential data along the way. Paul's work experience spans the country. From NYC to San Francisco, he has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike so he understood what it meant to take this subscription box idea to market and quickly began to see success. It also helped that he was Vice President and Board Member of Complete Nutrition which also provided a little insight into the space. He built the Marketing Department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. I enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well and helps you along your journey. In this episode we cover; From going to school for journalism to becoming the CEO of an online business How Bulu Box works How businesses like his is changing the way we shop How hard is it for a subscription box company to be backed by VCs (venture capitalist) What have been great marketing and business strategies Ideas from Birch Box Is The Subscription Business Model Taking Over? Sponsor/Partnership The Beginner's Guide To Outsourcing Your Business: Find, Hire, and Build Your Team Virtually Today! $2.99 Ebook on Amazon. Step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, giving you the time to work less in the business and more time working on the business.
#025 - This is the third and last episode of the three-part series with Mario from Cratejoy. In this episode, Julie and Mario talk about customer feedback, strategies on how to get it, how often, and what to do with it.Mario currently leads Seller Success at Cratejoy. Before Cratejoy, Mario spent time in management consulting and has experience starting, operating, scaling, and selling subscription box businesses.Links:Sparkle Hustle GrowCratejoy Business BlogTypeform
#024 - In this first of three-episode series, Julie chats with Mario Barrett from Cratejoy to talk about the pitfalls of overcomplicating your subscription box product.Mario currently leads Seller Success at Cratejoy. Before Cratejoy, Mario spent time in management consulting and has experience starting, operating, scaling and selling subscription box businesses.Links:Sparkle Hustle GrowCratejoy
#023 - In this first of three-episode series, Julie chats with Mario Barrett from Cratejoy to talk about pricing strategies for your subscription box business. Mario currently leads Seller Success at Cratejoy. Before Cratejoy, Mario spent time in management consulting and has experience starting, operating, scaling and selling subscription box businesses. Links:Sparkle Hustle GrowCratejoyFree Subscription Commerce ToolsHow to price your subscription boxTips on pricing your subscription
Looking for a worthy subscription box? Jo First and Michelle Rubin chat about their experiences with the likes of FabFitFun, Dia Box, BirchBox and more. Plus, a great resource for finding the perfect crate for someone. RECOS FabFitFun (referral link) (2:42) StitchFix (referral link) (10:19) Dia & Co. (referral link) and Trunk Club (18:27) Birchbox and Ipsy (31:56) Cratejoy (37:22) RELATED EPISODES 34: The Cabaret Singer 27: The Planner 01: The First CONNECT WITH JO Instagram: jo_1st
Value-added reselling is roughly a form of passive income. However, it is still a good enough approach for us to look at it as an option. This approach can lead us quickly to a product for a side hustle and maybe even the automation required to limit our required hours each week. We will not always find this to be a passive approach to income. Nevertheless, it can be done with proper outsourcing. Customization vs. Value-Added Reselling There are several ways to add value to a product. When one thinks of value-added reselling, often the addition is in the form of services, packaging, or delivery. However, you can also extend a product or provide customization or configuration that is not available OOTB. This process can then be outsourced and provide a revenue stream that is mostly passive. Build On Success The best thing about this approach is starting from a known quantity. You are building on the sales and marketing of others. They created the product and built some level of a customer base. The number they currently have will give you an idea of what to expect. Of course, you are making changes. Nevertheless, the bottom end of your sales should be at least where the raw products are. This approach gives you a baseline of expectations and a short path to getting a product out the door (with less risk). New From Old There are many ways to go from the concept of value-added reselling. That includes the ability to combine products in a way that creates a new one. For example, you could combine a USB drive and a flashlight. This example is hardly ground-breaking, but it could be a way to generate income. You could even box up products and sell it as a subscription. These are very popular and also have become a sort of cottage industry. Check out CrateJoy for some good examples and a platform for launching your own.
Curt interviews Eric Carlson, co-Founder of 10XFactory, an exclusive entrepreneurship community with 1,000+ members worldwide. Eric is also the founder of One Cup Media, a high powered agency whose successes include the fastest growing subscription box ever on CrateJoy, the fastest growing direct to consumer golf brands in the US, and one of the fastest growing functional beverage brands in the world. Prior to these achievements, Eric managed over $100m in advertising. Learn more about Eric: Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecarls1/ 10x Factory: https://www.10xfactory.com/
Katie Gross has been in the beauty industry since 2003. She is a trainer for Bella Lash, is a Senior International Journalist for Lash Inc Magazine, and is the Founder of The Lash Artist Box, a US based subscription box company for professional lash artists. She is also the owner of Suburban Lash & Beauty near Cleveland, OH and is a wife and mother of two small children. She was recently nominated for three NALA (National Association of Lash Artists) awards and The Lash Artist Box was named a Top 10 Box of 2018 by Cratejoy. Use code: LASHBOSS5 for $5 off your first box as a new subscriber Website is www.lashartistbox.comIG and FB @lashartistboxEmail: hello@lashartistbox.com Also mentioned in the episode: www.PowerfullyPretty.com
It's been said that the marketing of the future is built on communities. Cat Howell built her brand and business by building a community. Facebook Ad Hacks has over 77,000 members that put Cat on the map and on this podcast she shares with you how she did it, the impact, the tactics and everything needed to build your community. ----- With over six years’ experience in social media marketing, Catherine is the Founder and CEO of Eight Loop Social, a successful Facebook Ads Agency that has pioneered performance-based ads. She loves nothing more than helping brands take control of their social media presence and grow their brands in a way that inspires, impresses and builds confidence in their abilities, products and services. Her work with both big and small brands such as FUJIFILM NZ and Pitstop means she has a clear understanding of the social tactics and activities that work in the NZ market. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, NZ Business Magazine and CrateJoy and she is a regular speaker on the topic of Facebook Ads and Social Media.
In this episode of Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna go over numbers! They chat about the line items that need to be accounted for in creating a subscription box that is profitable and sustainable, because it should definitely be both! Links mentioned: Cubic Shipping with USPS Sparkle Hustle Grow PakFactory Hotcards OvernightPrints ShipMonk This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy - join the FREE 2-week trial!
In this on-air coaching call episode, Jacqueline and Minna help Lauren Kopal of Navy Jane to figure out her next step in her sales strategy for her plus-size clothing line. Connect with Lauren at the: Navy Jane website Navy Jane on Instagram Navy Jane on Facebook Navy Jane on Twitter Links mentioned: Skylar Yoo Get on the waiting list for our NEW group coaching program at www.theproductboss.com/mastermind. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes. xo, Jacqueline and Minna
In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna reveal some sourcing secrets for subscription box owners - lots of tips, tactics and resources, so be sure to take notes. Links mentioned: IndigoFair Hubba FashionGo Etsy Wholesale Ebay Alibaba AliExpress National Stationary Show Gift Shop Mag Tradeshow listings Las Vegas Market Great Rep Tradeshow listings Ep 19: Interview with Julie Ball of Sparkle Hustle Grow Subscription Box -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on your free 2-week trial at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. xo, Don't forget to review us on iTunes!
In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna reflect on some takeaways from the latest conferences they attended: She's Building Her Empire Live (SBHE Live) and Sellers Summit. Links/people mentioned: Jen Casey, Sales Expert Coach Glitter - Tiffany Lee Bymaster, Video + Branding Expert Kathrin Zenkina - Manifestation Babe Rachel Ngom - Pinterest Expert BizChix Live- meet us there! -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on your free 2-week trial at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs. xo, Don't forget to review us on iTunes!
Sometimes turning your product into a subscription box just takes some re-thinking. In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna brainstorm it out (and do some on-air coaching) with Vanessa Badolato of Love Delphine. They chat with her about how to transform her existing outfit boxes into the subscription box business model. You'll see in this episode, it can be hugely beneficial just to talk things out and turn the ideas over with other people - it's a great way to see if there's a good unique selling point and clear avatar (ideal client). Connect with Vanessa: Love Delphine website Love Delphine Facebook Love Delphine Instagram Vanessa's YouTube -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on the free 2-week trial (no credit card required) at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
Good photos are so important for the branding of your product business, not to mention the sales. In this episode, we chat about the do's and don'ts of product photography, so you can make it easier on yourself as you dive into creating great photos for your business. Links mentioned: Unsplash Kaboompics Join The Product Boss Facebook Group - let us know, do you like the On-Air coaching calls? -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info on the free 2-week trial (no credit card required) at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna answer: How can you set yourself up to sell more at the launch of your subscription box? They chat about how to presell better - going beyond the email opt-in landing page that we talked about last week. These additional ideas will help you build the buzz leading up to your launch - in hopes of selling more. Links mentioned: The Empowered Publicity Podcast with Amanda Berlin Canva -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
The flip side: Are you a service-based business that is lost in the product world? In this episode we coach Pam Andrews of Scholarship Shark on making MORE SALES for her new board game: In Pursuit of College. You'll love the sheer amount of ideas we give her in this episode to creatively sell and target her ideal market and leverage her warm leads. Connect with Pam: Pam's website Pam's podcast Buy her board game: In Pursuit of College Pam's Facebook Pam's Twitter Buy her books Scholarship Shark and Scholarship Search Secrets here on Amazon. Links mentioned: Manufacturing Your Big Idea episode Packaging Your Start-Up episode Biz Chix Live -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
Ashley Conway, Vice President of Customer Experience at Cratejoy has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs launching their subscription box. Cratejoy’s platform equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to be successful including a website builder, customer support team, subscriber management and shipping exports. In this episode, Ashley talks about what it takes to start a subscription box as well as best practices. She also shares how you could win $1,000 from Cratejoy for Small Business week 2018. ----- You’ll find links to everything we discussed in this episode at
In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss, Jacqueline and Minna give you a walk-through of a subscription box biz start-up from concept to customer. It's a step-by-step guide of how to get started with helpful tips of what to think about as you're adding this "arm" or revenue stream to your product-based business. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
In this Friday bonus episode of Subscription Boss: Should you consider adding a subscription box to your business? And is this the right strategy for you? In this episode, Jacqueline and Minna chat about what you should think about for subscription box start-up PLUS they also throw out some ideas from their "idea incubator" to get you started on some possible ideas. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
In this episode, we chat about our latest adventure - a partnership and exploration into subscription box business model that will be Friday bonus episodes. We're so excited to share this with you, so listen in and give this idea a test-whirl. -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, our special series with Cratejoy - where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to get you reoccurring revenue and more sales. Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy. Join The Product Boss Facebook Group and connect with other product-based entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we chat about the 5 stages of your business lifecycle. We help you understand where you are in your entrepreneurial journey (so you don't feel alone) and you can move to the next stage with intention and better knowledge for goal-setting. Heads up, we’re also sharing some big news about the podcast, so tune in! -- This episode was brought to by Subscription Boss, where we combine our product-based expertise with Cratejoy's mega visibility to help turn you into a successful subscription box biz owner with reoccurring revenue and more sales. For free! Get more info at: www.theproductboss.com/cratejoy
Discover how to grow your subscription business from the explosive growth of the subscription box industry. Subscription boxes have become the single fastest segment of the subscription industry over the last 12 months, as have the number of offerings. What leads to fast growth within subscription boxes can help you grow your own subscription economy business. At the center of the subscription box industry is my recent guest on Membership and Subscription Growth podcast, Amir Elaguizy, the co-founder and CEO of Cratejoy. More than 4000 subscription boxes rely on the Cratejoy platform for marketing and fulfillment. Amir has seen what works within the subscription box industry and what leads some subscription companies to fail. Membership retention comes down to subscription fundamentals, understanding what your customer wants, delivering tangible value and delivering a terrific unboxing experience. ...Continued
In today's episode we go over the exciting news released by Cratejoy! The new upsell feature which is to be added towards the end of September!
In today's episode we go over the exciting news released by Cratejoy! The new upsell feature which is to be added towards the end of September!
In today's episode we go over Cratejoy vs Shopify vs building our your own custom site. Also the importance of controlling your customers sales process is covered
In today's episode we go over Cratejoy vs Shopify vs building our your own custom site. Also the importance of controlling your customers sales process is covered
Saar Drimer of Boldport (@boldport) spoke with us about the crossover of art to electronics and building a business around it. Monthly, the Boldport Club ships aesthetically-pleasing electronics kits. We discussed past projects include The Lady and Touchy on the show. The seahorse board is on the blog. Micah Scott (@scanlime) has entrancing videos of putting together the first club project (Pease) and second one (Superhero). Saar uses PCBMode to create his circuits. He also wrote the tool. It is open source. Cratejoy is used for the sales and shipping logistics.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Amir Elaguizy is the Founder & CEO @ YC backed, Cratejoy, the website builder and backend for subscription e-commerce stores. Cratejoy have funding from the likes of General Catalyst, Andreesen Horowitz, Y Combinator and Charles River Ventures With regards to Amir, he previously founded Market Zero, a poker software company which was acquired by Zynga, where he then spent time as a game CTO. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Amir came to be an entrepreneur, got acquired by Zynga and then started Cratejoy? 2.) With the recent acquisition of Dollar Shave Club, the subscription e-commerce business is hot, why does Amir think most people misunderstand the space? 3.) Amir previously said, ‘owning recruiting is the single most important thing you can do’, why does he believe this? Does Amir believe that the early team might not necessarily be the team to evolve from a $1m business to a $20m business? 4.) What is the difference between foundational team members and mercenary team members? What are the signs an individual is worth spending time to grow with? 5.) Amir previously said, 'most people have never received true direct feedback on performance’, how does Amir look to differentiate himself? Is it suitable for the leadership to be the bad guy? 6.) How can the firing process be approached with respect and dignity? Should it ever be a surprise? If it is a surprise what does that suggest about your leadership previously? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Amir’s Fave Book: Hard Thing About Hard Things Amir’s Fave Podcasts: The Twenty Minute VC, SaaStr As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Amir on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Snapchat here! This episode was brought to you by DesignCrowd, the online marketplace for custom graphic, logo and web design that helps startups, entrepreneurs, web developers and agencies outsource design projects to designers from around the world. How Does It Work? Once you have launched your brief, designers will begin submitting quality designs for you to review. With some constructive feedback, you can quickly generate a large gallery of designs that really do fit your needs. You can have exactly what you need within just three days. Once you have selected your favourite design, you will be sent all the files you require to update your branding. If you don’t like any of the submitted designs, then DesignCrowd offers a money back guarantee. So checkout designcrowd.com/VC and enter the promo code VC100 to get an astonishing $100 off your next project.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Annie Kadavy is a General Partner @ Charles River Ventures. The prestigious VC fund that is now on it's 16th fund and has backed the likes of Twitter, Yammer and Mailbox just to name a few. At CRV, Annie focuses on all things consumer and has either led or sourced their investments in ClassPass, Cratejoy, Patreon, Laurel & Wolf and DoorDash. Prior to CRV, Annie spent time with SV Angel and Warby Parker. In Today's Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Annie made her way into the world of VC? 2.)Why have we seen the explosion of marketplaces in recent years? What are the inherent challenges of two sided marketplaces; typically consumers and micro-entrepreneurs? Does Annie agree with Jeff Jordan in stating that these marketplaces need to nurture and manage conditions of perfect competition? 3.) What are the core components to growing traditional producer consumer marketplaces? How do they broach the chicken and the egg problem of supply and demand? 4.) Why is Annie so excited for the potential of bots? Will the transition to bots and conversational interfaces represent a major point of disruption or more of an evolution in the interface paradigm? Items Mentioned In Today's Show: Annie's Fave Book: Mindset: How You Can Fulfill Your Potential by Carol Dweck Annie's Fave Blog: The Skimm Annie's Most Recent Investment: Roam
In 2011 when Jameson Morris was just 22 he co-founded Conscious Box with a $10,000 student loan. Conscious Box as most of our U.S listeners know is one of the biggest players in the subscription box ecommerce space. Jameson exited conscious box due to the complications of VC funding and having learnt never to use outside funding to launch a subscription commerce business, he went unto found multiple bootstrapped subscription-box businesses. He sold one of the business commerce businesses for a tidy sum that enabled him purchase a house and then founded another subscription business around Yoga called Yogi Surprise with 1000s of subscribers. His subscription commerce wizardry landed him a job at Cratejoy - a subscription commerce platform akin to a Shopify dedicated to subscription box businesses as a Director of Consumer Marketing where he helps their subscription business clientele launch and grow their businesses. He shares the ins and outs of launching and managing a subscription box business on this episode. Message from Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Remarkety. Remarkety is an email marketing platform specifically built for eCommerce businesses.With Remarkety, emails are automatically triggered by shopper behaviour and purchase history.With a few simple clicks, Remarkety allows you Recover abandoned carts, win back inactive customers, make product recommendations, deliver newsletters and more.In other words, emails you will send through Remarkety will be highly targeted: with glaring improvements on your open rates, click rates and, most importantly, conversions. You are also able to track revenue generated from every single email sent by Remarkety. Try Remarkety absolutely free for 30-days. No credit cards and no contracts.To sweeten the deal, 2x eCommerce listeners can get Remarkety for 30% off an entire year using the coupon code PODCAST30. Visit Remarkety.com to learn more.Remarkety is email marketing for eCommerce. Simplified.
In business it can be easy to focus on individual sales, and talking about “the deal”. But companies who focus beyond individual transactions, and more on building ongoing relationships with those making the transaction, tend to be in business longer. Which is why those building customer-centric businesses in today’s environment are finding success offering subscription-based products and services. Amir Elaguizy, CEO and co-founder of subscription commerce platform Cratejoy, shares his thoughts on why subscription business models are taking off, how they differ from more traditional transaction-focused business models, and how they are inherently more suited to capitalize on social networks like Instagram and Pinterest.