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Thanks to our Partners: NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode What if your auto repair shop could help advance breast cancer research while growing your business? Co-founders Leigh Anne Best and Laura Frank, alongside Dr. Justin Johnson from the Cleveland Clinic, share the story behind one of the automotive industry's most impactful grassroots fundraisers. Since 2011, participating shops have partnered with parts vendors to provide free brake pads during October, helping customers save on repairs while shops donate 10% of the total service cost to breast cancer vaccine research at Cleveland Clinic. With $2.4 million raised and a $3 million milestone in sight, the campaign is helping fund continued research into the alpha-lactalbumin breast cancer vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer while giving independent repair shops an opportunity to strengthen their communities and grow their business. What You'll Learn How the Brakes for Breasts win-win fundraising model works.How participating shops can partner with parts vendors and customers.Why 100% of donations go directly to the research laboratory.How grassroots funding helped keep the Cleveland Clinic research lab open after Dr. Vincent Tuohy's passing.What Phase 1 vaccine research revealed and what Phase 2 will require.How participating shops can generate community awareness and increased car count.How your shop can participate and access promotional resources. Brakes for Breasts demonstrates what can happen when the automotive industry comes together around a cause. Shops can serve their customers, strengthen their communities, grow their businesses, and help fund research that could change lives. Every shop, every customer, and every dollar can make a difference. https://www.brakesforbreasts.com/ The First Breast Cancer Vaccine Trial Recipient Jennifer Davis: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/cc111/ NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training, six days a week of support, and local representation. http://napatracs.com/ Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. https://www.todaysclass.com/ Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. https://www.kukui.com/ You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Download and Listen on Our Mobile App: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/app/Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network:
Dave and Alonso discuss grocery trends, Armenian greens, and gut health. Eater on "Erewhon-ization": https://www.eater.com/food-culture/981913/fancy-luxury-grocery-stores-have-gone-too-far-erewhon The New Yorker on the fiber fad: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/07/06/the-fibre-fad-keeps-on-moving Want more Linoleum Knife & Fork? Subscribe to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife
What are the best Etsy niches to sell on Etsy in 2026? Is Etsy still worth it in 2026?In today's episode, I break down my best advice for beginner Etsy sellers who want tips for opening an Etsy shop in 2026. I'm giving you 3 hard truths that you should know about success on Etsy.Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there's no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That's why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what's holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.
In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts geht es um einen Margenkiller, den die meisten Shopbetreiber komplett übersehen: Rabatte und Discounts. Die Marge im E-Commerce ist ohnehin schmal. 10 bis 20 Prozent Profit sind für einen soliden, wachsenden Shop schon gut, viele liegen dauerhaft bei 5 Prozent. Das heißt, jeder einzelne Prozentpunkt, den du irgendwo rausholst, hat einen riesigen Impact auf den Profit. Und genau da versteckt sich das Problem: die Discountquote. Die meisten Shops wissen gar nicht, wie viel Prozent ihres Umsatzes durch Rabatte verloren geht. 15 bis 20 Prozent sind keine Seltenheit, und das geht direkt von der Top Line runter. Wer stattdessen auf 5 bis 10 Prozent kommt, holt am Ende zweistellige Profitmarge raus. Ich hab genug Shops gesehen, die auf plusminus null liefen und nach dem Rabatt-Stopp plötzlich 10 bis 15 Prozent profitabel waren, ohne dass die Kunden deswegen weniger gekauft haben. Auch nicht, obwohl die Konkurrenz weiter Rabatte gab und die Kunden jahrelang darauf trainiert waren. Du erfährst, warum du deine Discountquote überhaupt erst mal kennen musst, bevor du irgendwas optimierst, warum ein paar Prozentpunkte Rabatt am Ende die Hälfte deines Profits kosten können, und warum die typischen Ausreden (unsere Kunden sind daran gewöhnt, die anderen machen das doch auch) in der Praxis oft nicht stimmen. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________
Monika Sattler kennt Erfolg – und das Scheitern. Ihr Weg führte sie vom Volleyball-Stipendium in den USA über den Internationalen Währungsfonds und die Weltbank bis zu zwei Radrekorden und ins Unternehmertum. Mit Sandra-Stella Triebl spricht sie darüber, warum Wachstum ausserhalb der Komfortzone beginnt, Leadership Selbstführung braucht und Leidenschaft oft erst durchs Ausprobieren entsteht. Ein Real Talk über Rückschläge, Resilienz, mutige Entscheidungen und ambitionierte Ziele.Diese Folge wird unterstützt von Shoppi Tivoli – dem grössten Shopping- und Lifestylecenter der Schweiz mit über 150 Shops und Restaurants. https://www.shoppitivoli.ch/Mehr über unsere Ladies Drive-Welt findet Ihr hier:https://www.ladiesdrive.world
THIS is exactly how I would skyrocket Etsy sales in 2026!In today's episode, we're talking about the 7 Game-Changing Strategies to use in 2026 to blow up your Etsy shop and increase your sales, average order value, and listing quality score!Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there's no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That's why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what's holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.
Is there any childhood trauma quite like standing helplessly in a retail store while your parent aggressively tries to haggle over a fixed price?!
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Is there any childhood trauma quite like standing helplessly in a retail store while your parent aggressively tries to haggle over a fixed price?!
In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts spreche ich mit Alexandra von Sinchens, einem Atelier für Wolle und Strickanleitungen aus Fürth, über den Satz, an dem die meisten Shops scheitern: das beste Produkt bleibt ohne Marketing unsichtbar. Alexandra hat jahrelang nur organisch gepostet. Einmal hatte sie vorher einen Instagram Beitrag beworben, ohne Ergebnis und ohne zu verstehen, was da eigentlich passiert. Ihre Haltung damals war, Marketing ist ganz nett, wenn man ein bisschen was macht. Heute macht sie fast nur noch Marketing und ihre Designs. Wir haben gemeinsam den Onlineshop neu aufgebaut, das Marketing über Meta und Newsletter hochgezogen und die Basis sauber aufgesetzt, und damit die 100.000 Euro Monatsumsatz geknackt. Sie spricht offen darüber, dass Meta kontrollieren nicht ihr Lieblingsteil ist, dass der innere Schweinehund real ist und dass man genau die Aufgaben abarbeiten muss, die unangenehm sind, statt sie auf morgen zu schieben. Und sie sagt selbst, dass ihr das nur gelingt, weil sie für ihr Produkt brennt. Wer kein Produkt hat, für das er brennt, dem hilft auch das beste Marketing nicht. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________
Mit 24 übernimmt Jasmin Aziz ihre erste Führungsposition. Heute ist sie CEO der VisilabGroup SA und Managing Director Optical Retail Schweiz bei EssilorLuxottica – mit Verantwortung für mehr als 1'500 Mitarbeitende. Im Gespräch mit Sandra-Stella Triebl spricht sie über Karriere, Lohnverhandlungen, Selbstzweifel und schwierige Gespräche – und darüber, warum gute Führung nicht bedeutet, alles selbst zu wissen. Ein Real Talk über Mut, Verhandeln, Resilienz, Zuhören und Leadership ohne Ego.Diese Folge wird unterstützt von Shoppi Tivoli – dem grössten Shopping- und Lifestylecenter der Schweiz mit über 150 Shops und Restaurants. https://www.shoppitivoli.ch/Mehr über die Ladies Drive-Welt: https://www.ladiesdrive.world
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D23 2026 was stacked — for the first time in a long while, Disney made major announcements for all six U.S. parks, plus Disney Cruise Line and a full lineup of movies. In this episode, Lisa, Debby, Sharpie and Steve give you the fast, fun rundown of everything that matters, with the context and honest takes you only get from planners who've actually been there. Here's what's coming to the Disney parks (and when): Magic Kingdom Villains Land — a new immersive land roughly the size of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, anchored by a Maleficent family coaster and a Magic Mirror dark ride through the Evil Queen's catacombs, starring Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Scar and more. Shops, restaurants, and yes — a villains bar with smoky drinks. Ground is already broken. Piston Peak — Frontierland's national-park-themed expansion (replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island) with a Cars-inspired E-ticket, a Mrs. Fritter spinner, and a Ranger HQ lodge with walking trails. Projected for 2027. Carousel of Progress reimagined — new decades (1960s, 1980s, the Y2K millennium, and a "possible future"), new voices from Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston, a rumored Walt Disney opening — and hopefully the same "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow." Debuting late spring 2027. Disney's Hollywood Studios Monstropolis — "the city frightful" opens in the former Muppets Courtyard (phased, starting 2027). The Globe Theatre welcome show with Mike & Sulley, Archie's Scared Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club, Harryhausen's sushi restaurant, and the Door Coaster (a vault coaster that launches riders ~40 feet in about 4 seconds) coming in a later phase. Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas — Indiana Jones: Rise of the Jade Serpent (with a Harrison Ford animatronic), an Encanto Casita ride-through, a new carousel, and the largest quick-service restaurant on property. Plus — the Expedition Everest "Disco Yeti" is finally getting fixed. Epcot Spaceship Earth gets a "grand and miraculous" overhaul, and Dreamfinder returns to Journey Into Imagination. Disney Cruise Line First look at the Disney Believe (sailing late 2027), a Moana-and-South-Pacific-themed evolution of the Wish class — plus a new, smaller class of ships debuting 2029 built for underserved ports, growing the fleet to 13. Disneyland Resort Tomorrowland reimagining, Avengers Campus expansion and the new Stark Flight Lab, the return of the original World of Color, a new nighttime projection spectacular, and the Magic Happens parade coming back for summer 2027. At the movies: Coco 2, Frozen 3 (Anna & Kristoff finally marry — and Olaf falls in love), a new Ice Age, and Incredibles 3. Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & why D23 is the "Disney high holidays" 3:56 — Villains Land comes to Magic Kingdom 9:43 — Piston Peak replaces Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island 15:23 — Disney Cruise Line: first look at the Disney Believe + a new smaller ship class 22:56 — Tomorrowland reimagining at Disneyland 26:20 — Monstropolis opens at Hollywood Studios (Door Coaster, Harryhausen's) 33:34 — Carousel of Progress reimagined (Jamie Lee Curtis & Bryan Cranston) 37:57 — Movies & music: Coco 2, Frozen 3, Ice Age, Incredibles 3 40:07 — Animal Kingdom: Indiana Jones, Encanto & the Disco Yeti fix 47:05 — Epcot: Spaceship Earth overhaul + the return of Dreamfinder 54:37 — Disneyland Resort: Avengers Campus, World of Color & nighttime shows 63:00 — Wrap-up Plan your Disney vacation with us Mouse Chat is brought to you by Pixie Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner with 735+ five-star reviews. Steve is Disney College of Knowledge certified, and our planning is 100% free — Disney pays us, so you pay the same either way.
The Ebor festival is imminent, the best horse we've seen in years has made his final racecourse appearance, and the prime minister has declared war on your local bookmaker. This week on The Front Page, we preview the blockbuster Juddmonte International - Ombudsman v Constitution River -and look ahead to the Yorkshire Oaks and Nunthorpe Stakes. We ask where Bow Echo ranks after he retired undefeated and examine George Boughey's extraordinary rise to the top of British training. Plus: Andy Burnham takes aim at betting shops and we review the spending spree at the yearling sales.
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Thanks to our partners Promotive, WickedFile, Maverick Shop Owners, and OverdryveWhy are less than 10% of shops operating within even 40% of what they're actually capable of? And if throwing more money at your technicians won't fix your productivity problem, what will?Hunt Demarest sits down with Chris Cotton of AutoFix Shop Coaching, fellow multi-shop owner and host of The Weekly Blitz, to translate this year's Auto Shop Benchmark Report into real, actionable advice. Chris breaks down the three real barriers to productivity, the technician, the environment, and leadership, and walks through the shop floor fixes that took one client from $180,000 a month to $350,000, and another from under $200,000 to nearly $400,000. Along the way, Hunt and Chris dig into why fewer than 20% of technicians today are actually money motivated, why flat rate isn't the productivity silver bullet most owners assume it is, and why the fastest way to fix a struggling shop is almost never to yell at the guys in the back.Whether you're staring at a productivity number you don't understand or you already suspect your shop is leaving money on the table, this episode is a practical field guide to turning benchmark data into a better bottom line.Get the FREE 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04j-grh0The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.What You'll Learn…03:49 Track it, measure it, fix it, why coaching outperforms data alone06:44 The three real barriers to productivity: tech, environment, leadership08:24 The diesel shop step-counter experiment12:28 The Rochester shop that went from $180K to $350K a month17:04 The $90 consultation fee that stopped diag from bleeding money21:57 Why fewer than 10% of shops hit 40% of their real capacity26:43 Why 50% of top shops are hourly, not flat rate, and pay isn't everything30:22 The flexibility that keeps a top tech loyal without a raise33:45 Car counts, layoffs, and the hard call every owner eventually faces36:38 How to get a free 30-minute shop consultation with ChrisThanks to our partner, PromotivePromotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our partner, WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Thanks to our partner, Maverick Shop OwnersYou're working on growing a more profitable shop - that's critical. That's exactly what the 24-video Blueprint course by Maverick Shop Owners addresses - customers, sales, profit, people, systems, and freedom. Get free access for our listeners only at https://maverickshopowners.com/blueprintThanks to our partner, OverdryveOverdryve is your AI-powered marketing operating system. It predicts slow weeks before they happen, automatically launches revenue-driving campaigns, tracks ROI down to the dollar, and optimizes performance in real time. Visit https://overdryvemarketing.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet the FREE 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04j-grh0Download a Copy of My Books Here:Beyond the Bays: A Financial Playbook for Auto Repair Shop OwnersWrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.
What separates a great shop from everybody else?Patty Ruggia has spent years seeing dealerships from the recruiting side. Jade Price sees the industry from inside the workshop. Their answers point back to the same things: leadership, recognition, communication, customer experience, and the culture created inside the shop.We also get into why constantly correcting people can destroy trust, why great shops make customers feel like part of the community, and how the attitude of one leader can spread through an entire team.What did the best shop you've ever worked in do differently?Drop it in the comments.Negative Pushes.Positive Pulls.God Bless.j.Featuring:Patty Ruggiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-ruggia-07913863/https://www.linkedin.com/company/autocanadaJade Pricehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-price-4675016b/https://www.instagram.com/theautomotivecapture/https://www.tiktok.com/@theautomotivecaptureHosted by Joshua TaylorListen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Chapters00:00 Season 4 Finale01:05 What Great Shops Do02:08 Leadership Starts at Top03:42 Praise Before Criticism06:49 Make Customers Feel Welcome08:49 Your Shop Has a Vibe09:57 Leadership That Spreads11:47 Negative Culture Costs12:27 The Biggest Change13:28 Closing Season 4
Joe Toscano, Founder & CEO of Service Stories, returns to show how his AI platform turns everyday repair orders into ready-to-publish content. In this episode, he covers why he built Service Stories after burning out on social media himself, why voice and AI search are changing how customers find shops, and the growing impact of your shop's Google Business Profile.Watch the video recordingAbout the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, ASE, jgoninen@ase.comGuest: Joe Toscano, Service Stories, joe@servicestories.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listEpisode Sponsor: Jasper Engines & TransmissionsJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers (Free trial for shops until 12/31/26)ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free for schools)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok
In dieser Folge spricht Marco Herack mit Sandra May vom Händlerbund über die neue EU-Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR), die ab dem 12. August greift. Gemeinsam werfen wir einen kritischen Blick auf die Folgen für den Onlinehandel: von neuen Pflichten, Mehrkosten und der Rolle des Bevollmächtigten bis zu den Auswirkungen auf kleine Shops und den europäischen Binnenmarkt. Wir diskutieren, warum die Regelung besonders für kleine Händler zur Hürde wird, wie die Bürokratie explodiert und warum die EU mit ihrer Sicht auf den E-Commerce oft an der Realität vorbeizielt. Außerdem klären wir, wie sich die Definition von „Erzeuger“ und „Hersteller“ auf den Alltag auswirkt und was jetzt rechtlich auf Händler zukommt. Wer wissen will, wie es weitergeht und ob es noch Hoffnung auf Anpassungen gibt, ist hier genau richtig. (Zusammenfassung von Podigee AI)
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In this very special episode, we sit down with Spookyworld founder and creator David Bertolino for an incredible journey through the history of one of the most influential names in the Halloween and haunt industry.David shares the story of how Spookyworld began, how it evolved from a passion project into the world's first horror theme park, and the challenges, risks, and triumphs that came with creating such a groundbreaking attraction.He opens up about the highs and lows of running a massive Halloween event, the importance of adapting when things don't go to plan, and how he stayed committed to his vision through decades of change.We dive into David's fascinating life beyond Spookyworld, including his family's legendary costume, joke shop, and Halloween superstore, his time working with Rubie's Costume Company, and the many incredible friendships and relationships he built throughout the Halloween industry.David also discusses his brand-new book, documenting the full history of Spookyworld — a stunning collection filled with behind-the-scenes stories, rare photos, memories, and the incredible journey behind one of the most iconic haunt attractions ever created.We talk about the upcoming documentary exploring his life and the creation of Spookyworld, his current work promoting the book at haunt conventions, and his exciting plans for a second book that will serve as a travel guide to the best Halloween, horror, and theme park experiences across America.David is truly one of the kindest and most passionate people in the industry, with a lifetime of stories, experiences, and connections with some of the biggest names in horror, Halloween, and entertainment.Whether you love haunted attractions, theme parks, Halloween history, or the behind-the-scenes stories of how legendary experiences are created, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.A must-listen for every Halloween and haunt fan.For more of my content - CLICK HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/class-horror-cast-horror-movie-podcast--4295531/support.
Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff welcomes Pennsylvania technician Brian DeCesare to discuss how the automotive industry can rebuild customer trust through honest inspections, ethical recommendations, and consistent shop practices. Brian shares his journey from growing up in his father's body shop to working in independent repair shops, reflecting on burnout, poor shop culture, and the challenges of being the only productive technician. The conversation also covers technician training, right to repair, ADAS, TPMS, EVAP diagnostics, mental health, and why industry events are helping create a stronger automotive community.Timestamps:00:00 Trust and Estimates 00:46 Podcast Introduction and Guest 02:04 Growing Up Around Auto Shops 04:24 Choosing a Career in Automotive 05:59 School, Sales, and Training 07:36 First Shop and Subaru Lessons 11:30 Dealer vs. Independent Shops 14:22 Burnout as the Only Productive Technician 16:47 New Shop, Same Challenges 26:16 Building a Culture of Teaching 32:45 Explaining Diagnostics to Customers 33:39 Training Before the Internet 34:09 Meeting Industry Mentors 34:49 Calling Out Dishonest Shop Practices 38:40 Doing Right by Customers 41:30 The Reality of Dealership Life 44:42 Pay Structures and Incentives 46:38 Recommending Shops and Vehicles 49:13 Jeep Network Diagnostics 52:54 Programming Costs and Risks 57:21 Right to Repair and Over-the-Air Updates 01:03:53 ADAS Investment Challenges 01:05:42 Safety Technology vs. Shop Budgets 01:08:02 Privacy and Customer Trust 01:08:53 Parking Sensors and ADAS 01:09:28 Inspection Rules and Technician Responsibility 01:10:30 The Reality of TPMS Neglect 01:12:53 Self-Driving Vehicle Lockouts 01:13:27 Vehicle Subscriptions and Ownership 01:14:30 The Cost of Right to Repair 01:16:07 Losing Veteran Technician Knowledge 01:19:10 Shop Culture and Burnout 01:23:32 Mental Health and Addiction 01:28:15 The "Second 40 Hours" Trap 01:32:39 Pay Plans and Oil Change Pricing 01:39:56 Licensing and Vehicle Inspections 01:45:00 Safety Standards and Loopholes 01:46:57 Defeating Safety Systems 01:48:18 The Value of TPMS 01:49:20 Selling Tires with TPMS Sensors 01:52:15 Advisor Pricing Mindset 01:53:44 Proper TPMS Testing 01:55:42 Why EVAP Codes Matter 01:57:23 Solving the Technician Shortage 01:59:36 Improving Access to Tools and Training 02:03:37 Industry Events and Community 02:08:45 The Future of the Automotive Community 02:10:16 Reignited by Tools Conference 02:12:15 Final Thanks and Sign-Off Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232
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Mike and Jesse are joined by Shep in the studio for the first guest on the new set. Football season is almost upon us and Mike and Shep look at what will be a disappointing rookie class for 2026 and where collectors will go. Plus, the new CAP program from Topps for Card Shops and why they need to focus on maintaining a healthy ecosystem for the LCS's. Wrapping up with Good Charlotte and Josh Luber at our SCN studio at The National. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Football Season is upon us. When is a good time to sell football cards? 9:30 - Who is a buy/sell before the season, and why does Shep want to sell Joe Burrow now 17:00 - 2026 NFL Rookie Class 27:00 - Theft in the hobby 32:50 - WhatNot raising money 35:10 - Topps' Retail Reserve is now the Collector Access Program and how it works. 50:10 - The hobby is currently at a crossroads where they need to decide if they want to make as much money now or help the hobby long-term. 55:30 - Will CAP fix things for the LCS vs. corporatization? Mike takes some positives from Topps at least responding to people's concerns. 1:00:00 - Why won't the market accept multiple high-end grading companies at a time? 1:07:10 - What will the lockout in MLB do to pricing? 1:10:30 - Good Charlotte Joined Josh Luber in the SCN Studio! 1:30:00 - Wrapping up! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-Ware-Free-MonthTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, the conversation focused on the realities of technician mental health in the automotive industry. Several points were raised, including the lack of resources and support for young technicians, the stigma among men around discussing feelings and seeking help, and the crucial role that perspective and mentorship play in navigating workplace stress.00:00 Wearing outfits for a photo06:15 Hiring someone with unusual past jobs08:04 Sourcing clean, pure meth12:49 Understanding indica and sativa effects14:40 Dealing with smoke smell in cars19:36 Dealing with unresolved personal issues20:24 Helping employee with health issues26:30 Defining happiness with Rick White28:45 Learning about cars before the internet33:08 Understanding Mental Health Challenges34:07 Tech industry mentorship challenges39:51 Judging parents and kids' behavior41:10 Childhood playground altercation46:38 Being transparent about business struggles47:59 George's life-changing discovery52:51 Understanding the need for help53:57 Managing negative thoughts57:11 Discussing consequences of inaction
What are the best Etsy niches to sell on Etsy in 2026? None.In today's episode, I break down the biggest toxic traits keeping Etsy sellers poor in 2026 and how you should actually increase your Etsy sales, level up your listing photos, and lock in expert-level SEO to get your listings seen in search results.Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there's no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That's why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what's holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.
In this week's roundup of local news: local farms hit by lower lettuce demand, Salinas City Council extends a moratorium on new tobacco shops, Murray Street bridge work reaches midpoint, nurses protest layoffs, a local tribe regains stewardship of 84 acres, and more.
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Stacy Balzer, Founder/CEO of Uplift+Ignite Coaching and Consulting and former Senior Director at Ford Motor Company, breaks down the communication habits that set the best dealerships apart. In this episode, she shares the tools and mindset shifts leaders need to actually connect with their teams and build a culture people want to stay in.Watch the video recordingAbout the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, ASE, jgoninen@ase.comGuest: Stacy Balzer, Uplift+Ignite Coaching and Consulting, upliftplusignite@gmail.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listEpisode Sponsor: Jasper Engines & Transmissions2026 Voice of Technician ReportJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & DealersASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok
00:00 - "My wife has to be my new mum" 03:30 - Is it wrong to want to marry someone like your parents?09:05 - The microplastic movement 12:40 - Choosing colour over religion is crazy 16:20 - Clipfarming gone wrong20:50 - Bringing your children up to be better than you are22:43 - Women bashing men online are no better 23:55 - Data shows being single after 45 is lonely 25:50 - Unrealistic expectations within men33:00 - Living in coo-coo motivation land 37:20 - Using AI to try on clothes before buying44:10 - Manifestation is bullshit45:45 - Getting a DNA test because of a blocked water drain52:35 - Charging your appliances at work 55:20 - Teaching your children to potty train 01:00:40 - Getting your hand round to clean your ass Follow Us On:Tik Tok - https://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-tik-tokInstagram - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-instaFacebook - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-facebookSpotify - http://bit.ly/indy-and-drAlso available at all podcasting outlets.#desidating #theultimatum #jebinjohn
Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-Ware-Free-MonthTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, Lucas Underwood and David Roman are joined by Tyler Steever, a technician from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tyler Steever shares his path into the industry, highlighting how mentorship and hands-on learning shaped his career. The conversation delves into the importance of good shop culture and personal development, with Tyler Steever emphasizing the impact of teaching others and building supportive relationships. The episode also addresses mental health in the industry, as Tyler Steever openly discusses his personal struggles and the need to break the stigma around seeking help.00:00 Getting into vehicle repair05:03 Team cattle sorting challenge06:51 Learning from a mentor10:02 Rodeo scene and local issues12:59 Changing jobs in the auto industry16:34 Teaching horse training clinics21:28 Reflecting on family and self-worth23:33 Marriage as a lifelong commitment26:01 Communication in Marriage30:32 Warren Buffett's best advice32:21 Struggling with mental health at school36:21 Growing up with a religious dad40:39 Technician's unexpected promotion story41:51 Quitting a job rashly46:39 Sharing personal goals and vision49:38 Dog comforts during a breakdown52:10 Discussing family and Ziploc bags56:10 Spreading awareness and support
You're driving home alone on a lonely mountain road. The headlights cut through the black night. Suddenly something hunched on the asphalt rises up… spreads huge dark wings… and flies right beside your car. Red eyes stare through the window. You floor the gas. It stays with you. You cannot escape.Old legends whispered about a tall figure in a black cape that stood at the horizon at night. Then, in 2009, the creature stepped out of the stories and into the headlights. People locked their doors. Shops closed early. The whole region was scared.Fly with us today Within the Mists of Mexico to discover the Man-Bat of Chihuahua.Source ListSott.net: “Mexico: ‘Man bat' reported in Chihuahua” (April 8, 2009) – https://www.sott.net/article/181357-Mexico-Man-bat-reported-in-ChihuahuaInexplicata – The Journal of Hispanic Ufology: “Mexico: State of Chihuahua Terrorized by ‘Man-Bat'” (April 11, 2009) – https://inexplicata.blogspot.com/2009/04/mexico-state-of-chihuahua-terrorized-by.htmlFacebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're driving home alone on a lonely mountain road. The headlights cut through the black night. Suddenly something hunched on the asphalt rises up… spreads huge dark wings… and flies right beside your car. Red eyes stare through the window. You floor the gas. It stays with you. You cannot escape.Old legends whispered about a tall figure in a black cape that stood at the horizon at night. Then, in 2009, the creature stepped out of the stories and into the headlights. People locked their doors. Shops closed early. The whole region was scared.Fly with us today Within the Mists of Mexico to discover the Man-Bat of Chihuahua.Source ListSott.net: “Mexico: ‘Man bat' reported in Chihuahua” (April 8, 2009) – https://www.sott.net/article/181357-Mexico-Man-bat-reported-in-ChihuahuaInexplicata – The Journal of Hispanic Ufology: “Mexico: State of Chihuahua Terrorized by ‘Man-Bat'” (April 11, 2009) – https://inexplicata.blogspot.com/2009/04/mexico-state-of-chihuahua-terrorized-by.htmlFacebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Almost a third of all the food available to us is thrown away. In Hong Kong alone, 3,300 tonnes go to landfill every single day, nearly a third of everything the city bins. And most of it is perfectly good. Bakeries bake for the last customer who might walk in, hotels lay out a full buffet until closing, so ten to fifteen percent of what they make is surplus by design.In this episode we speak with Louis-Alban Batard-Dupré and Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, an HEC Paris graduate who spent a decade scaling tech companies across Europe, the US and Southeast Asia, and a growth marketer who built customer acquisition at Lazada and Eatigo.Yindii is Asia's surplus food marketplace. Shops list what they haven't sold as a "surprise bag" at 50 to 70% off, you reserve it in the app, and collect it in the last hour before closing. The merchant recovers money on food that was heading for the bin, pays nothing to join, and Yindii only earns a commission when a bag actually sells. For the customer it is the cheapest good food in the city, plus a small thrill: you don't know what's inside until you open it.1.1 million meals rescued so far across Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, with Seoul launching. More than 1,000 merchant partners including Pret A Manger, Paul, Marriott, Accor and Circle K. Revenue has tripled three years running, and the company turned profitable in 2025.Their vision: to become the platform Asia's food businesses run all their surplus through, from the bakery on the corner to the warehouses upstream.Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
State officials say the first felony arrest has been made under a new law named after a Makaha rancher who was fatally shot while confronting trespassers on his property back in 2024. On Maui, another teen - a 14-year-old boy from Lahaina - has turned himself into police after a riot at a Lahaina resort two weeks ago that left multiple people injured. A third teen has been arrested for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of luxury items from the Shops of Wailea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. But its currency, the Dong, devalues 3-5% per year to support its export-oriented growth. When the price of gold rises, Vietnamese people queue for hours to buy more. Vietnam is fourth in global crypto adoption, with volumes around $200 billion, and the government just banned global exchanges from operating in the country. What's going on here? In this episode, we head to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to explore this gap between the headlines and the realities on the ground. In this episode of Money Trails, presented by the Stellar Development Foundation, we're joined by Khoa Do from AlphaTrue and Basal Pay.00:00 - Why is everyone here queuing for gold?00:50 - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City01:38 - My freelancer asked to be paid in stablecoins03:00 - Buying gold in Vietnam03:50 - Vietnam's history of inflation04:58 - Vietnam's economy today06:40 - Why is crypto adoption so high? 08:35 - Vietnam's crypto regulation09:46 - Vietnam's gold monopoly10:26 - New use cases for stablecoins in VietnamOur Links -
"It's with a heavy heart that we share this message with you." A little boutique closing its doors after years of love and care, one final sale, the owners off to enjoy being grandparents. Except the shop never existed."Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Resilient Retail Club, Catherine Erdly.I started this episode pulling on one thread — a closing down sale that didn't add up — and ended up somewhere I wasn't expecting. The photo of the owners had the smooth, too-perfect look of an AI image. The listing named a local town, but the shipping notes said the orders ship from a warehouse thousands of miles away. And it turned out I hadn't found one fake shop. I'd found an entire business model: set up, run a huge "closing down" sale, collect the money, wait for the bad reviews to pile up, disappear, start again. Chris Emmins of consumer protection organisation KwikChex tells me there are thousands and thousands of them, and that even the people whose job it is to count them can't keep up.Here's the part that should worry every independent retailer. The standard advice given to shoppers is to be wary of a company they've never heard of — which is a fairly accurate description of almost every small business in the country. Research from Bazaarvoice, which I dig into with their CMO Doug Straton, found that 97% of shoppers no longer buy from a single source. They're cross-checking your website against Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, your reviews and a quick Google before they'll spend anything with you. That isn't paranoia, it's adaptation. So when someone sees your ad, they go looking. The only question that matters is what they find when they get there.In this episode I look at what a genuinely sceptical customer is hunting for, what a fast-growing brand like Passenger does that most independents don't, and the shift that caught me off guard: the trust signals you build aren't only being read by people any more. AI models and shopping agents are reading them too, and deciding whether to put you in front of a customer at all. By the end you'll know what to check on your own website this week, which signals carry the most weight, and why the one thing that makes you almost impossible to fake is something you already have — you're just not showing it. Press play and I'll walk you through it.Chapters00:00 — The closing down sale that never happened02:28 — Inside the ghost store business model, with Chris Emmins of KwikChex04:50 — The 97% rule, and the question customers now ask you08:15 — What a fast-growing brand does differently, and why AI is reading your trust signals tooLinks and resourcesResilient Retail Club podcast: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcast/Catherine on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/catherineerdlyCatherine's Forbes piece on this investigation: https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2026/06/26/how-fake-online-stores-are-damaging-legitimate-retailers/KwikChex: https://www.kwikchex.comBazaarvoice: https://www.bazaarvoice.comPassenger: https://www.passenger-clothing.comWhich? investigation into bogus boutiques: https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/the-bogus-boutiques-ripping-off-shoppers-aqruM5i1zJLHSay hello on Instagram: @resilientretailclub
The technician shortage isn't just a pipeline problem—it's a workplace challenge. While more students are pursuing skilled trades than in recent years, many independent shops are still struggling to hire and keep young technicians. Drawing on findings from the latest technician supply and demand report from TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher explains why Gen Z is rethinking traditional career paths, what today's technicians expect from employers, and how mentorship, career development, communication, and culture can become a shop's greatest competitive advantage. For shop owners looking to build a stronger workforce for the future, this conversation offers both a reality check and a roadmap forward.
Brooke English Guy, General Manager of Coastal Chevrolet Cadillac and Coastal Nissan in Pawleys Island, SC, breaks down how a third-generation family dealership built a culture technicians actually want to stay in. In this episode, she covers how a compressed 3-day work week reshaped technician recruitment and retention, why she hires for humility, hunger, and people skills over experience, and how she grew past early imposter syndrome to thrive in the car business. Watch the video recordingQuick note—you may notice some video lag in this episode due to technical difficulties. Thanks for bearing with us, and enjoy!About the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, ASE, jgoninen@ase.comGuest: Brooke English Guy, Coastal Chevrolet Cadillac and Coastal Nissan, brooke@coastalsaves.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & DealersASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok
A new report estimates that the New Zealand op shop industry reinvests $78 million back into communitiesCharities across the country have come together to lay out what a difference op shops make for communitiesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Was, wenn die wichtigste Frage nach einem Börsenhalbjahr nicht lautet "Welche Aktie lief am besten?", sondern "Welche Entscheidungen waren richtig?" Genau darum geht es in unserem vierten gemeinsamen Summer Special mit Finanzjournalist Clemens Faustenhammer: kein Ranking aus Gewinnern und Verlierern, sondern Prozess statt Prognose. Ich erzähle, warum ich trotz erwarteter Korrektur mein Depot konsequent umgebaut habe, wieso mein ETF-Portfolio mit rund 16,5 % im Plus die größte Überraschung des Halbjahres war und welche Rolle UnitedHealth, CVS Health und Fastenal dabei gespielt haben.Clemens teilt seine eigene Sicht auf ein Halbjahr voller Überraschungen, wir sprechen über Zinseszins und Haltestrategien, den Wandel vom klassischen Finanzblog zu Substack und darüber, wie Profi-Investoren wie Terry Smith ihre Strategie anpassen. ⏱️ KAPITEL0:00 Begrüßung und Einleitung zum Summer Special3:15 IBM & die Marktkorrektur im Juli 20266:45 Depotqualität statt Markttiming10:20 Zinseszins-Strategie: Clemens über Haltedauer14:50 (Teil-)Verkauf von AT&T und Stanley Black & Decker19:30 KI als Werkzeug für die Aktienanalyse24:10 Finanzblogs vs. Substack: Wandel im Finanzjournalismus29:00 Terry Smith & der Strategiewechsel bei Profi-Investoren34:15 SaaS-Aktien im KI-Hype: Zukunftsaussichten39:00 Abspaltungen und M&A: Aktuelle Trends43:45 Einzelaktien vs. Themen-ETFs im Performance-Check48:30 Südkorea-Volatilität und Samsung-Spekulationen53:20 Zoetis: Fehleranalyse einer schwierigen Position58:00 US-Konsumschwäche: Tractor Supply im Fokus1:02:45 Erfolge mit Corning, Broadcom, Cisco und Fastenal1:06:50 Ausblick: Unser Fokus fürs zweite Halbjahr 20261:09:30 Fazit: Zufriedenheit statt Markt schlagen1:11:12 Outro
As an official sales partner for Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Best Buy is rethinking what it means to deliver experiential retail in the age of AI. This week on the Modern Retail Podcast, special projects editor Melissa Daniels sat down with Best Buy's executive vice president and chief revenue officer, Patrick McGinnis, to go behind the scenes into the development of the new 30-by-30-foot Meta AI shop-in-shops rolling out in select stores. It's the latest example of how Best Buy is looking to position itself as a destination for cutting-edge technology — and it's also a case study into how legacy retailers can rethink the store experience for new audiences. Best Buy plans to have 50 stores selling the new Ray-Ban Meta frames by the end of the year, with the hopes of increasing that to as many as 200 or more by the end of next year, McGinnis said. The company knows there's demand for people to check out the specs in person; its own survey data shows that more than 50% of Best Buy customers say they want to see the Meta glasses in person before making a purchase. And since the retailer first launched smaller displays in 100 stores last October, more than 175,000 customers have completed a demo in a Best Buy store. But beyond creating a destination for people to try out cutting-edge tech in person, the shop-in-shop provided an opportunity for Best Buy to revamp its store layout, McGinnis said. It aims to have more flexible space for experiential retail, including for more AI-powered products, on the horizon.
Kroger is introducing premium in-store Wine Shops featuring more than 130 curated wines, tasting bars, and trained wine stewards at select locations. Chris Walton is joined by Alex Brakebill and Brandon Pezely to debate whether this concept can meaningfully differentiate Kroger or if it will remain a niche pilot. They discuss grocery strategy, customer experience, localization, and why retailers should constantly be testing new ideas. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Jb1AcsK9Ri0
Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/1lR3jFYxKyY Growing an Etsy shop can feel like trying to survive in a jungle. There are thousands of competing products, changing algorithms, and endless advice about what sellers should do next. But growth becomes much easier when you understand what stage your business is in and focus on the right problem. In this episode, Jered shares ten principles that Etsy sellers can use to move from struggling for their first consistent sales to building a profitable and scalable business. Newer sellers need to stop obsessing over profit and concentrate first on earning trust. Etsy promotes shops that consistently create good customer experiences because Etsy makes money when buyers are happy. A newer shop cannot compete with an established seller simply by copying its prices. It must first generate sales, prove that customers want the product, and establish a track record. The next problem is visibility. Most struggling sellers act as though everyone is watching their shop, when the reality is that very few people even know it exists. Sellers need to become memorable, stand apart from similar shops, and actively bring people to their listings. Advertising can accelerate this process by generating visibility and quickly providing useful data. Customers then become one of the most valuable sources of business information. Sellers often believe they already know what shoppers want, but real customer behavior can challenge those assumptions. Every order, question, review, and response teaches the seller more about the market. More customers also create more repetition, helping the seller improve their products, fulfillment, service, and overall skill. Many things feel difficult in business simply because the seller has not developed the necessary skill yet. Once someone has repeatedly sold, fulfilled, and improved a product, the process becomes easier. That increased ability is valuable, and it eventually gives the seller a legitimate reason to charge more. For sellers who already have consistent sales, the next stage is about focus. A shop should serve one core target audience, even when it expands into multiple niches. For example, a sticker seller can create products for hikers, students, drivers, and other groups while still serving people who buy and use stickers. The niches change, but the fundamental customer and product remain connected. Rather than constantly searching for a completely new idea, sellers should look closely at what is already succeeding. A proven product, niche, design, or marketing angle often has far more growth potential than the seller realizes. Becoming exceptionally good at something that works is usually more profitable than being average at many unrelated things. Once traffic and demand are established, sellers should improve how effectively their listings sell. That means understanding why customers want the product, what problem it solves, why they choose it over alternatives, and how to communicate those reasons clearly. Better photos, positioning, offers, descriptions, and pricing can improve conversion rates. When more visitors become buyers, Etsy receives stronger evidence that the listing deserves additional visibility. Established sellers eventually face a different problem: they become too busy fulfilling orders to grow the business. At this stage, raising prices can create needed breathing room. Higher prices may reduce order volume slightly, but they can allow the seller to make the same amount—or more—with fewer orders. They can also filter out bargain-focused shoppers and attract customers who are more committed to the product and the value behind it. Successful shops should also give loyal customers more opportunities to buy. A customer who trusts the seller should never reach the end of the product line with nowhere else to go. Shops can create bundles, premium versions, larger packages, complementary products, and high-end offers. Some customers genuinely want the best option available, but they cannot purchase it unless the seller creates it. Finally, experienced sellers do not always need another new strategy. They often need to be reminded of the principles they already know. Constantly searching for the next trick can distract them from the proven actions that built their business in the first place. The central lesson is that Etsy growth changes as the shop grows. At first, the priority is trust, visibility, customers, and skill. Then it becomes focus, expansion of what works, and stronger selling. Eventually, it becomes pricing, product depth, and disciplined execution. Successful Etsy shops do not survive by doing everything. They survive by identifying their current bottleneck and solving the right problem at the right time.
Print on Demand can still be an incredible business model– but most sellers never make it past a few hundred dollars a month. In this episode, Heather and I unpack the habits, decisions, and blind spots that separate hobby shops from thriving businesses, including what successful POD sellers are doing differently in today's market. If your shop feels stuck, this conversation will help you focus on the things that actually move the needle. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Profittree Link (lifetime access $67): https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s ➡️ Heather's Claude Plugin: Free Prompt Guides from Heather: https://studio.heatherxstudio.com/10aiprompts AI Magic Masterclass: https://aimagic.heatherstudio.com/ FIND HEATHER: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsheatherstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsheatherstudio/ HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ----------------------
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