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How Tiffany grew her tallow skincare business to 4-figure online months organically in her first year
10 Dec 2025
00:40:56
How can a handmade product stand out in a crowded market and actually start generating real, consistent income?
In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany of Crooked F Farm, a pregnancy-safe, tallow-based skincare brand. Tiffany launched her business in February 2025, and through branding, organic social media, email marketing, and clear niche positioning, she hit consistent four-figure months without markets and without ads
In our conversation, Tiffany shares: - How she set her skincare brand apart in a crowded market - Why she decided to focus on pregnancy-friendly and postpartum-safe products - The exact product launches that pushed her into her first four-figure month - Branding and label mistakes she corrected inside PBA - How she uses organic content and aligned micro-influencers to grow her reach - Email strategies that generate $100–$200 per send - Her approach to inventory, pricing, and simplifying SKUs - The mindset shift that gave her the confidence to raise prices and still scale - What finally led her to leave a six-figure corporate job to fully commit to her business
If you’re new to business and wondering how to grow organically, Tiffany’s story is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.
Tiffany is the founder of Crooked F Farm Soaps and Salves, a small-batch tallow skincare brand inspired by the rhythms of farm and family life in East Tennessee. She creates nutrient-rich products that support women in every cycle of life — from motherhood to midlife and beyond — by returning to time-honored, natural ingredients with a focus on pregnancy and breastfeeding safe products. Her mission is to prove that the simplest, most traditional solutions are often the most effective for modern skin.
How chronic illness sparked a thriving jewelry business with Christy Pierce of Sunglade Jewelry
26 Nov 2025
00:38:33
How do you keep moving toward your dreams when your body, your circumstances, or your season of life are asking you to slow down?
Inside today’s podcast episode, Christy from Sunglade Jewelry shares what it looked like to start building her handmade jewelry business without perfect circumstances. She talks openly about how chronic illness reshaped her life, how she left her career as a pediatric dietitian due to health issues, how creativity supported her healing, and how she ended up gaining the clarity and confidence to start landing custom orders, increasing her social media sales, and getting her jewelry into local retail shops, all within her first year.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How Christy transformed her jewelry hobby into a business while navigating major health challenges
The mindset shifts that helped her take action early instead of waiting around for years
How she shifted her business strategy to get custom orders almost instantly
What’s working for her on TikTok right now
How she got into her first retail shops within her first year
Her exciting vision for 2026, including teaching jewelry making and expanding into more stores
If you’ve been needing a reminder that your dreams are still possible, even in a season that feels heavy or uncertain, this conversation is exactly what your heart will want to hear.
Christy Pierce is the owner of Sunglade Jewelry, where she handmakes vibrant wire-wrapped gemstone jewelry for people to treasure for a lifetime. After developing chronic illness and having to leave her job as a dietitian, she returned to her childhood passion of jewelry making.
Adding an online digital membership, course, or program to your handmade business model with James Wedmore
09 Jun 2025
01:00:34
What if your handmade or product-based business could become the foundation for a thriving digital empire? In this special bonus episode of how product business owners can create another revenue stream with digital products like memberships, courses, or coaching programs, we sit down with James Wedmore—creator of Business by Design—to explore how physical product sellers are expanding their businesses and their impact through digital offers.
James shares how the online education market is booming, why digital products are one of the most profitable AND scalable models available, and what handmade business owners already have that makes them ideal for this shift. You’ll hear real-life examples of business owners who’ve gone from selling earrings, Etsy printables, and artwork to teaching, coaching, and transforming lives online. This episode breaks down the essential systems, mindset shifts, and business foundations needed to get started—even without a large audience. All that matters is that you have a VISION to impact more people in a bigger way from what you've learned and experienced yourself... and if that's you, then take a listen to this episode.
Whether you’re just beginning to imagine a digital offer or you're ready to add another revenue stream to your business, this conversation will give you both practical strategy and inspiration to take action.
In this episode, you'll learn: - Why digital products are a smart next step for handmade & product-based business owners - The explosive growth of the online education industry and how to tap into it - How to turn your existing expertise into a sellable AND scalable digital offer - What makes a digital product scalable and more profitable than physical products - The five essential components of a successful digital business model - How to build a personal brand that drives long-term sales and impact - The “Monetize Before You Make It” strategy for testing your ideas - Why clarity, simplicity, and systems are more powerful than hustle - Common fears and mindset blocks that stop people from starting—and how to move past them - Real success stories: from bartending courses to printable memberships to healing programs - Why it's important to build a business machine that runs without burning you out
Ready to create your own digital product revenue stream? Enroll in James Wedomore's Business By Design and get my Authority Bootcamp for FREE (which indleus a free re-brand for your busienss) when you enroll HERE so you, too, can get started with your OWN additional revenue stream of digital memberships, courses, or programs.
James Wedmore is an entrepreneur and educator who has spent nearly two decades helping business owners transform their expertise into scalable, impactful digital products. From launching his first bartending course in 2007 to now running a company that has generated over $100 million in online sales, James is the founder of Business by Design, a comprehensive coaching and training program for digital product creators. Through his work, he’s helped thousands of course creators, coaches, and membership owners turn their knowledge into thriving businesses—all while emphasizing clarity, systems, and sustainable growth.
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Learn more about Business By Design and enroll today to get my exclusive Authority Bootcamp bonuses
How to create & manifest more money with Nick Demos
01 Mar 2023
00:48:36
How many times have you heard "Money doesn't grow on trees", "making money is hard", "making money is stressful", "money is greedy" or any other negative connotation about money? And how many of these stories about money... stem from your childhood? You may not even realize that the stories we have around money actually determine the amount of money we make in our business.
The key to reaching your NEXT level of success... is within the practice of identifying your money stories, releasing what they mean, renewing your sense of creativity, and defining your new money story... and then, only then, can we become open to RECEIVE. This powerful practice of manifesting more money is what special guest Nick Demos will share with us today.
Nick Demos is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over fifteen years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga, and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has traveled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick guides you to clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can be unapologetically visible and manifest while making monumental impact.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What it truly means to "Manifest" what you want in life
The 4 R's of Money Manifestation so you become a powerful manifesting machine
How to identify you own money stories and money beliefs that might be holding you back without you even knowing it
How to align your energy to the person you want to be... starting today
The secrets to my first 6-figure year with Plant Based Beauty
22 Feb 2023
00:13:09
In this week's Quick Tip Wednesday, I'm sharing with you the secrets behind what it took to build my first 6-figure year with my small business, Plant Based Beauty.
If you are currently struggling to get more sales, or if you are working SO hard to grow your business without the results you expected, then take a listen to this episode to hear about the same exact hurdles that I had to overcome, and to learn what is required of you to reach YOUR first 6-figure year.
TikTok is no longer the place for dance moves and lip-synching to music.
Instead, it's transformed into a search engine, a specific culture, a way to get in front of new people, and a way for small business owners like you and me to get more sales! The truth is, there's a specific way to use TikTok to get in front of the right people and actually turn those people into customers... and today's special guest, Wave Wyld, is sharing all of her secrets on how to do just that!
Wave Wyld is TikTok & Social Video Marketing Expert. She has helped thousands of creators grow their TikTok accounts with a “Community over Virality” approach. Wave’s background in personal branding and photo/video creation helped her launch a brand on TikTok as the “Queen of Trend Alerts” which then started the movement of “Trend Alert” style videos that currently dominates social media feeds.
Wave is a member of TikTok’s invite-only, Creator Community Program as well as YouTube’s Shorts Creator Community and regularly appears in National Media, top-rated podcasts, and social media summits.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How to get started on TikTok and specifically what to post to fit in and succeed within the specific culture that exists on TikTok!
The common mistakes small business owners make on TikTok so you can avoid them right from the start
The #1 best way to get more video views, more followers and more sales on TikTok!
How to leverage trends and SEO on TikTok to rank in their unique algorithm
The #1 mistake small business owners make on Faire
08 Feb 2023
00:11:56
If you aren't seeing the results you want on Faire just yet, THIS might be the exact reason why.
Faire is an amazing place to sell your products to other store owners, boutiques and retailers... but there's one common mistake SO many small business owners make that prevents their success on Faire.
Tune in to today's episode of Quick Tip Wednesday (an actionable episode that's 15 minutes or less) to learn what this top mistake is and how you can reframe your mindset and reframe your business strategy to avoid getting caught in this mistake.
The path to $9K months with Daisy from Little Buddha
01 Feb 2023
00:40:26
Daisy is the owner of Little Buddha, an organic & eco-friendly skincare company, and has grown her business from previously selling at 5-7 different markets per WEEK... to selling at only 2 markets in the ENTIRE last year... and making more money than ever before! She celebrated her first $9K month while also taking weekends off and traveling for over 3 weeks to spend the holidays and beginning of the new year with her family.
Daisy has been part of Product Biz Academy for the last 1.5 years and is sharing her secrets to success with you on today's episode.
Daisy Betance is the founder of Little Buddha, an organic & eco-friendly skincare company that was founded in 2018. The company was started after finding out how toxic everyday products are. She knew she could make all-natural products that were effective and actually good for you and the earth. Little Buddha is committed to creating clean, ethically sourced, premium-quality skincare products with eco-friendly packaging. They believe a clean and healthy lifestyle begins with what you use on your skin on a daily basis.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How spirituality and faith play a role when Daisy takes big risks, like leaving her full-time job to run her small business
How Daisy grew her online sales and went from selling in 5-7 different markets per week... to selling at only 2 markets in the ENTIRE last year!
Why Daisy decided to sell on Etsy even though she has her own website... and how she's had orders come in EVERY day for the last 50 days!
How to stay positive no matter what life, or business, throws at you
25 Jan 2023
00:13:21
We've all said the phrase "I'll be happy when...." and most of us are living in the state of "I'll be happy when I leave my full-time job" or "I'll be happy when my business makes X amount of dollars" or "I'll be happy when XYZ happens"... but how do we find a way to continue to show up while working towards these goals?
How do we find a way to stay positive during challenges, hardships, and roadblocks, when we feel like nothing is going right and just want to throw in the towel?
In today's Quick Tip Wednesday, we'll be talking about how to stay positive no matter what life, or business, throws at you.
We all can relate to the feeling when we KNOW that we HAVE to do something, but we just keep pushing it off. We wait and wait and wait... finding any excuse not to do it. Or, maybe it's not so blatantly obvious, but there's SOMEthing we've been avoiding... saying we are too busy, we don't have enough time, we don't have enough XYZ... when it really might just be another form of procrastination that's sneaking up on us.
If you can relate to either of these feelings, then this episode will debunk what procrastination REALLY is.. and show you how to OVERcome it to keep making progress towards your dreams, with special guest Dr. Christine Li.
Dr. Christine Li is a New York-based clinical psychologist, known as the "Procrastination Coach," who specializes in helping her clients identify and understand the stories behind their procrastination so that they can reconnect with their natural motivation, talent, and productivity. She uses a unique coaching process that is a blend of mindset strategy, time and emotion management tips, and a deep belief in the power we each have. Dr. Li is the host of the podcast Make Time for Success, which features relatable stories of people who have overcome self-doubt and resistance to find personal and professional success.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
The two types of procrastination that exist and how you can spot them in your day-to-day life
How you can start to overcome procrastination and build belief in yourself
The #1 strategy to get OUT of a procrastination funk and back into ACTION towards your big dreams and goals
The #1 area of your business to focus on in January to BEAT seasonality
11 Jan 2023
00:13:43
January and February are notoriously two of the slowest sales month... which can be a really hard punch in the gut for small business owners, especially after an amazing holiday season!
In this episode, you'll learn about the ONE platform that is known for actually being a big sales driver in January and February and how you can take advantage of building your business with this platform in mind to BEAT the seasonality we otherwise face! Here's to your growth, even in the "off-season"!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE
Sign up for the Faire Masterclass to learn how to get in front of your dream boutiques and stores that are a perfect match for your products... instead of letting another platform just collect DUST!
How to get your products in front of more customers by using SEO with Abbey & Courtney
04 Jan 2023
00:48:19
When most small business owners think of SEO, they think of daunting, boring, back-end website work that isn't the most exciting... but the truth is, there's more to SEO and when it's done right, it will help you to get your products in front of even more people who are searching on places like Google.
Even better, it's NOT boring OR daunting, especially when you learn how to do it the right way from SEO experts themselves... which is exactly why I invited Abbey & Courtney, SEO and marketing experts, to share how you can easily optimize your SEO to get in front of more people to get more sales for your small business!
Abbey & Courtney are both co-founders and business besties of Duo Collective, a boutique organic marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, branding, SEO, and coaching for small business owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs. They are obsessed with finding ways to help you grow organically without needing to spend a DIME on paid ads.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What SEO really is and the 3 top ways to easily get your website in tip-top SEO shape to get your products in front of customers searching on Google
How SEO fits into your overall small business strategy and how to use blogs, emails, social media content... with the starting point of SEO
How to know WHAT your customers are searching for so you can create relevant content for existing and new customers!
How to run your business WITHOUT having to pay for ads by using these top marketing tactics
How to face your fears by reprogramming your subconscious with Diana Sophia
28 Dec 2022
01:11:25
Running a small business is the world's greatest personal development course. It will stretch you in new ways, require you to work on weaknesses and turn them into strengths, force you to face your fears and learn new skills. It's not for the faint of heart.
But what if there was an easier way to face our fears to keep growing our business? What if we could understand what stops us from making progress, and look it in the eye and learn HOW to overcome it? If you feel stuck in your business, then this episode is for you - we will be diving into what may be blocking you... beneath the surface, at the subconscious level. Diana Sofia is a corporate dropout turned Health Coach turned Subconscious Reprogramming Coach.
While working with clients on their nutrition and lifestyle habits, she realized that it wasn’t the external strategies that created lasting results... but rather creating shifts at the subconscious level to change BELIEFS that in turn change ACTIONS and lead to long-term results.
After seeing the transformations that were possible for her clients through the use of subconscious reprogramming, she decided to dedicate her time and expertise to help business owners uncover and release the subconscious blocks stopping them from achieving their life, business, and career goals... so you can step into your own power and become truly unstoppable.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What the subconscious mind is and why it is so important to achieve your dreams
How subconscious reprogramming can help you accomplish your goals
How to identify limiting beliefs that are holding you back
How to use tools like EFT tapping, hypnosis, and more to step into your power and become unstoppable
From custom animal totem portrait artists to energy healing & spiritual teacher with Sioux Storm
03 Jun 2025
00:46:51
In this 3rd episode of our series for small business owners that wants to diversify their revenue streams to make MORE money & impact MORE people with digital products (like courses, coaching programs, or memberships) we sit down with Sioux Storm, an intuitive artist who turned into a spiritual coach, to explore how she transformed her passion for watercolor animal totem portraits into a successful digital business. From selling at wellness expos to hosting international retreats and launching transformational online courses, sioux shares the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and healing modalities that allowed her to diversify her income and serve her audience in an even bigger way.
This episode is part of a special three-part series spotlighting product-based business owners who have successfully expanded into the digital space. Learn how Sioux scaled her intuitive gifts, created evergreen offers like “Manifest with Totems,” and now empowers others through her 90-day coaching container, “The Ring of Power.”
By the end of this episode, you'll learn:
How Sue discovered her gift for seeing animal totems and built a business around custom portraits
The turning point that led her to launch transformational retreats and online healing classes
How she transitioned from in-person art expos to fully virtual coaching and courses
Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing your authentic power as a healer or teacher
How her oracle deck of spirit animal cards became a 30-year dream realized
Why age and tech skills shouldn't hold you back from launching a digital offer
How to be of greater service through digital products and programs
Ready to create your own digital product revenue stream? Enroll in THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL CEO training with my own coach AND Sioux's coach who has helped us both create digital products so you, too, can learn what it takes to get started with your own additional revenue stream of digital products.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Follow Sioux on Instagram @sioux.storm
Have you ever come across a new product that another small business came out with that caught you off guard because it looked so similar… Only for you to then realize that they copied one of your products almost EXACTLY?
Or has another business ever used one of your photos, one of your Instagram posts or something else that you designed or created?
In this week's episode of Quick Tip Wednesday, I'll be sharing the mindset to have in these situations and how to step in the CEO role of your business and handle this situation with confidence.
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
How Kristin grew her polymer clay Instagram & TikTok to over 200K followers EACH!
14 Dec 2022
00:59:45
Have you ever come across a small business with a HUGE amount of followers on Instagram or TikTok that made you wonder to yourself... "What on earth did they DO to get there?!" Or maybe you wonder how they started, how they spend their time, what they share on social media to grow such a big following, and how they turn those followers into customers?
Well today, you're in luck - in this episode of The Product Biz Podcast, we have special guest Kristin Vaughn who owns a polymer clay jewelry business with almost 200,000 followers on Instagram and almost 300,000 followers on TikTok - and you'll hear ALL of her secrets!
Kristin Vaughn is the Owner of Hillside Studio. She has been running her polymer clay jewelry business for over 7 years and loves teaching others the art of polymer clay. When she’s not in her studio/storefront, you can usually find her cheering at her kids’ sporting events, or cooking up something in the kitchen. I'm so excited for you to hear all that Kristin has to share!!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How Kristin grew SO exponentially on social media and how she was able to leave her full time job to focus all of her time on her polymer clay business
The mindset that successful small business owners need to have to show up on social media day after day
How spirituality plays a role in the success of Kristin's business
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
The secret to running a business with no inventory by using Print On Demand with Audrey Kandil
07 Dec 2022
00:30:51
As small business owners, we spend a LOT of our time making inventory, packing orders and dropping them off at the post office. So much time is spent here that we sometimes DON'T have the time to truly work on growing our business.
One of the newest ways to build a business that is becoming a HOT topic is Print On Demand. With Print on Demand, you partner with a 3rd party that creates your products AND ships your products with NO work on your end.
Today, special guest Audrey Kandil shares her secrets to how Print On Demand can work in your business and how to get started.
Audrey is an MRI technologist turned print-on-demand entrepreneur. She leveraged her ambition and work ethic to transform what was once a side hustle into a thriving brand that she now operates on her own time using Print On Demand, with the freedom to teach other entrepreneurs the secrets to her success.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What Print On Demand really is and how you can run a business with zero inventory of your own
How Audrey used Print On Demand to grow her own business and leave her full time job to focus on her passion
The benefits of Print On Demand and how it can save you time, money, and STRESS from not having to make your own inventory, warehouse your own inventory, or even SHIP your own inventory... and how you can get started today
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too. LEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLE
In this week's episode of Quick Tip Wednesday, I talk you through how to handle tough customer service situations that are bound to happen to us from time to time
- a negative review from a customer who wasn't satisfied with your product, how to handle an item that arrived broken to your customer, and how to handle the dreaded package that was marked "Delivered" but your customer reached out because they DON'T have it.
You'll learn how to step into the CEO role and handle all of these customer service situations with specific next steps.
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow meso you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Have you ever wondered what it really means to "listen to your intuition"? Or are you currently on a spiritual path, wondering how to take it one step further?
In this episode of The Product Biz Podcast, we'll be talking all things Intuition with Jill Foubister.
Jill Foubister is an Intuition Coach; she helps women awaken their intuition so they can manifest faster. She is a reiki master, yoga teacher and crystal expert. Her signature program is Raise Your Vibration and also leads intuition retreats in Sedona, AZ.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What it means to listen to your intuition and raise your vibration
How to let go and surrender in order to allow what's meant to be to unfold - while building trust that there are no mistakes
How awareness can help us identify our ego that's keeping us in our comfort zone - and how to flip it to take inspired action fueled by trust
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Getting 4 star reviews on Etsy with no text? Here's what to do
16 Nov 2022
00:12:32
In this week's episode of Quick Tip Wednesday, we dive into easy ways that are in your power to turn the dreaded 4-star review with no text into a 5-star review AND a loyal customer that comes back for more.
If you've gotten a 4-star review on Etsy with no feedback or text in it at all, this episode is for you!
If you found this episode helpful, sign up for the FREE Etsy training I'm hosting, How to Get Your Products Seen on Etsy, by registering atwww.monicaittlecoaching.com/etsywebinar
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Allison Carter and Catherine Hildner were two strangers who connected at a conference, turned into business besties, and a few years later saw a gap in the product-based business space and decided to take action to fill it. In addition to the two businesses they run individually, Allison and Cat are the founders and hosts of Ultimate Product Party (UPP for short!).
UPP is a 2-day creative conference that serves product-based businesses. Allison and Cat create a unique experience and space for the product-based business owner where they can connect with other like-minded small business owners who are looking to grow, scale, and make more money! UPP is definitely not your average biz conference- it’s a business meets FUN party, full of action-focused education, and immediate takeaways for attendees to apply to scale.
In this episode of The Product Biz Podcast, we'll be talking all things Ultimate Product Party with Allison and Cat!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
The importance of attending in-person events as a product business owner
What you can expect when you sign up to attend the Ultimate Product Party
Your next chance to attend UPP!
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Most of us have had situations where we wanted to book a hotel room that looked perfect in the photos and sounded perfect in the description... but we hesitated because there were no customer reviews... so we ended up going back to the search results page to find another option.
Can you relate? Well, when you think about your listings on Etsy - are you also missing out on sales from not having enough customer reviews?
We live in a world of social proof, where people look to see what other customers' experiences were like to help them make the buying decision. And when there are 5-star reviews that customers can rely on, it squashes any potential doubts on why NOT to buy your product and leads them to actually BUY it!
If you struggle with converting views and favorites into sales, getting more reviews will give your customers the trust they need to click through and actually purchase. Or, if you even struggle with being seen on the first search result page on Etsy, getting more reviews will give Etsy the trust it needs to show your products to more people. This is the power of reviews!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why reviews lead to more customers sales
How to bump your placement on the search results page by getting more reviews to impact the Etsy algorithm
The easiest way to reach out to your customers to get more reviews
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
The importance of branding with Kaila from Dox Design
26 Oct 2022
00:46:10
What's the ONE thing that separates your business in a saturated market, allows you to be a HELL YES for your customers to easily get the sale, allows you to build a community of loyal repeat customers and fans, and allows you to actually charge more for your products?
Most people think of branding as the logo, colors, and fonts of your business.. but branding is so much more. Branding is what connects you with your specific customers to build a relationship that opens doors for loyal fans, repeat customers, and MORE sales.
Today you'll hear from branding expert, Kaila, who is the owner of the branding & packaging studio Dox Design. She leads her fearless team on a mission to create strong, compelling brands that flaunt their clients’ stand-out qualities in fun and daring ways. Together, they create #droolworthy brands and designs for people just like you: the doers, the dreamers (and the dog-obsessed)!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why visual storytelling through branding is so important for your business
How branding and packaging design allows you to stand out in a saturated market, get more customers, and charge more for your products!
Quick tips on how to uplevel your branding so your business can stand out and be a HELL YES for your customers
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow meso you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
How to increase your energy to get more things done
19 Oct 2022
00:31:01
We can all agree that we need energy to be productive and get things done. But we can all relate to times where we felt burned out and exhausted... even after we only worked on our business for an hour, which doesn't take a lot of energy... so where does this burnout come from?
Most people struggle with energy management and start their work day with an energy tank that's only half full (or less), leading them into burnout and exhaustion quicker and more often. One of the best ways to increase your energy to prevent burnout comes back to the basics - the food you eat and how you take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis.
In today's episode, you'll hear my health story and how our health impacts the success we reach as business owners.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How the food you eat impacts the energy you have which impacts your productivity to get things done!
Why most people struggle with the most common side effect of not managing their energy the right way - burnout - and what you can do about it
How to manage your stress to prevent exhaustion
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure youfollow meso you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
From handmade hustle to passive profit: How Lindsay grew her Etsy printables business AND became an Etsy printables coach
28 May 2025
00:28:44
We’re onto episode 2 of our 3-part series specifically for handmade and product-based small business owners who want to create ANOTHER revenue stream in their business... through digital products.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Lindsay, the owner of A Touch of LA. From the beginning of her business journey, she knew she wanted to diversify her revenue streams. She started selling customized party decor on Etsy and then pivoted to selling printable party decor that her customers would customize on their own… and grew her Etsy shop to over 13,000 in sales. She then diversified her revenue streams further by launching a digital product course where she teaches other small business owners how to run a successful Etsy printable business. She has over 300 members in her program, with her program ranging from $197 - $497, which is a revenue stream that has brought in an additional $50K+ from leveraging her experience!
In this episode, you’ll learn: - How diversification is the only way to create real security in business - How teaching what you’ve mastered can open doors to additional revenue in your business - How to overcome imposter syndrome in order to grow in new ways - That your existing knowledge may be more valuable than you think… and can be something you can monetize to bring in more income and more security
Lindsay Ashworth started her business selling handmade party decorations on Etsy, after she got burnt out, she switched to printables and never looked back. Since then, she has taught women how to make printables as well as coaching creative business owners to grow their businesses so they can make an income online.
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Do you ever feel like you are hitting your head against the wall when you are trying to learn and implement something new for your business... so you decide to push it to the next day? And before you know it, it's been pushed to the next day over... and over... and over again.
One of the biggest reasons why we struggle to learn challenging, new skills and continue to push it off is because our environment is already stressful - so any added stress on top of it (like the good stress of learning a new skill!) is too much for the mind to handle.
In today's episode, you'll hear real-life examples of how your workspace and work environment can impact the progress you are making with your business - and what you can do about it.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
How your external environment affects the progress you do (or don't!) make with your business
What you can easily implement today to create a better work environment, no matter where you work, so you are able to learn new skills and grow your business with a clear mind
How to separate work from home life if your small business is inside your living space
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Have you noticed that you’re making a good amount of sales and maybe even hitting your highest sales months… but you aren’t making a profit or creating more money in your bank account?
Listen to this quick episode of The Product Biz podcast to learn what to do if you’re struggling to make a profit with your small business.
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode.
Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow meso you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
3 hacks for your Etsy description to convert favorites into sales
28 Sep 2022
00:16:25
Have you ever wondered why you get views and "favorites" on certain listings on Etsy, but they don't lead to sales?
If you're experiencing this with your Etsy shop, listen to this quick episode of The Product Biz podcast to learn 3 hacks for your Etsy description that you can easily implement today to convert those favorites into sales!
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Top 4 ways to get more holiday orders this holiday season
21 Sep 2022
00:24:14
The holiday season makes up 20-30% of the TOTAL sales that a small business makes during the entire year. With the holiday season being so important to small businesses, we are starting to make our way into the few months of the year that can make or break us and that determine IF we show up the following year, too.
With how important the holiday season is to us, it's important to go into it with a clear strategy on how to make the most of it. There are a few key, EASY marketing tactics that we can implement to make sure we are bringing in MORE holiday orders and BIGGER holiday orders this year.
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you the top marketing tips for the upcoming holiday season so you are prepared and ready to have your best holiday season yet!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How to increase the order amount that customers are buying during the holiday season by creating best seller bundles and gift sets
How to create a marketing experience with pre-wrapped holiday gift sets to get people into the feeling of buying and giving a gift
The best time to start selling holiday items for this upcoming holiday season
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Etsy marketing 101: Photos that turn Etsy viewers into buyers
14 Sep 2022
00:33:07
For most small business owners, marketing and selling is something we KNOW we have to do... but we struggle with actually figuring out how to do it "right". And when you add in another layer of trying to understand marketing and selling on a platform like Etsy, we might not even know how to "do it" in the first place!
But in order for our products to get in front of more people and for them to WANT to buy our products, we have to understand how marketing and selling actually works... and then put it into practice. And if marketing and selling isn't your strongest skill, you're in luck!
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you the top marketing tips with Etsy photos that lead to more views AND more sales so you feel confident that you have the right photos in place to APPEAR in the search results and CONFIRM the customers' expectations for the sale!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How your photos on Etsy can be the differentiator to show up on the first page of search results
Why Etsy photos are one of the most important marketing tactics to convert Etsy viewers into actual buyers
The top types of photos to include in your Etsy listings - and why these photos lead to sales!
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
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One of the biggest struggles that small business owners have is finding the TIME to take steps towards growing their business to new levels.
Maybe you can relate and have thought to yourself "I don't have the time to post reels on social media this week", "I haven't had time to work on that project just yet, but hopefully I will next week", "How am I supposed to get anything else done with all of the inventory I have to make this week?"
The truth is, we all have the same 24 hours in a day... so what makes certain successful small business owners reach their goals faster than others? And why do most small business owners struggle to make any REAL progress, week after week after week?
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you what separates the successful small business owner from the struggling small business owner and what allows them to create the time to show up for their business each and every day.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
The difference (and hard truth) between strategically growing & running a business vs having a hobby
Why procrastination is one of the biggest forms of self-sabotage that can prevent your progress - and what you can do about it
How to make fast progress by focusing ONLY on THIS TRICK each day (listen to learn what this trick is!)
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
If you've been listening to The Product Biz Podcast for a while, you already know that taking risks is essential to the growth of your business and that risk-taking is something I will encourage you to do daily.
But what happens when you take a big risk, give it your all, go all-in... and it doesn't work out the way you expected? What if you put everything on the line... and you fail? What if you step WAY out of your comfort zone... and it doesn't work?
Dealing with failure is something that ALL small business owners deal with - but there's a RIGHT way to look at failure to make it easier to process so we don't take it personally, so we don't start to think that something is wrong with our products or with us.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How to let go of failure so it doesn't affect how we show up in our business
The truth behind the cliche saying that "everything happens for a reason"
How to see taking risks, failure, wins, AND losses as the determination of your success
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, follow me so you can see behind the scenes how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
When I first left my full-time job to focus on my small business with 100% of my time, I went through the biggest sales slump I have ever experienced. Most small business owners, like myself at that point in time, think that the more hours they spend on their business, the more sales they get…
But the truth is, sales slumps are going to happen. And it's not a matter of falling off the horse and getting back on - it's a matter of how QUICKLY you get back on the horse and what TOOLS you have in your pocket to help you do exactly that.
So if you're going through a sales slump, starting to question everything, feeling like you have fallen off track and just don't know what to do to get back on track - then this episode is for you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
3 unconventional ways to get out of a sales slump and get back into action
How to change your mindset during a sales slump so you can grow from it and become a better business owner that accepts the challenge
How to show the universe that you are READY for more sales by mastering each project you work on
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can grow and scale your business, too.
Most small business owners think that paying a few dollars on Etsy ads per day will help them get MORE sales on Etsy...
Maybe you’ve been going back and forth with your keywords, titles and tags on Etsy and no matter what you try, your sales STILL aren’t where you want them to be. Maybe it feels like you’ve tried everything you can think of, so you decide to pay a few dollars on Etsy ads to see if that will bring in any sales… And all you hear is crickets
The truth is, paying for ads on listings that AREN'T attracting orders in the first place, won't fix your sales problem!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What ads are used for and WHEN they actually make sense in your business
The 5 different phases of running a business so you can determine exactly where you are at in your business at this point in time
What it means to be a small business owner and how we should view problems
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
If you think that your success on Etsy isn't possible or likely because it's too saturated, because everyone is selling their items for SO much cheaper than you, or because you just can't get the titles, tags, and keywords right no matter how much you've tried...then this episode is for you!
Most small business owners are focusing on the wrong things with Etsy - which is why they haven't seen the results that they want. The top 3 things I'll be sharing with you that are holding back your success on Etsy are NOT what you think...
These unconventional tips will change the way you view and run your Etsy shop AND your business!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
How to build VELOCITY (momentum and power) in your business to get faster and easier results
Why the beliefs and stories that we tell ourselves effect the results that we see with our Etsy shop and our business
What taking "radical responsibility" for the success of your business really means - and why doing something NEW is a requirement
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you’re there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Sign up for the FREE Etsy training I'm hosting, How to Get Your Products Seen on Etsy, by registering at www.monicalittlecoaching.com/etsywebinar
How Kristin grew her polymer clay earring business AND added $2K/month in revenue by teaching OTHERS how to make polymer clay earrings
23 May 2025
00:41:59
We are kicking off a brand NEW 3-part series specifically for handmade and product-based small business owners who want to creare ANTOHER revenue stream in their business... through digital products.
Our first guest is Kristin from Hillside Studio, a successful polymer clay earring maker who built a thriving handmade earring business — and THEN scaled her expertise by creating an online membership that now brings in an additional $2,000/month, where she teaches others how to make polymer clay earrings themselves.
By the end of this episode, you'll hear:
How to know when your handmade business is READY to branch into digital offers
The steps Kristin took to create a low-ticket, high-value digital membership
How to repurpose your existing knowledge into tutorials, templates, or other digital products
The tools Kristin used to build, host, and grow her membership platform
How digital products can help you build financial stability beyond physical inventory/physical products
Smart, simple ways to market and grow your digital product alongside your handmade business
Why teaching your craft can be both profitable and creatively fulfilling
Kristin is a polymer clay artist and handmade business coach. She started her business- Hillside Studio - in a little closet in her basement in 2015. Over the last 10 years, it has grown into more than she could have imagined and now she spends her days creating unique jewelry, filming tutorials and guiding other handmade business owners to thier dream lives.
Ready to create your own digital product revenue stream? Enroll in THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL CEO training with my own coach AND Kristin’s coach who has helped us both create digital products so you, too, can learn what it takes to get started with your own additional revenue stream of digital products.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Follow Kristin on Instagram @shophillsidestudio Register for THE RISE OF THE DIGITAL CEO free training on how to start and grow a digital product business
Making money fast or making a machine for consistent sales - which is better for your business?
21 Jun 2022
00:26:01
Did you know that 30% of small businesses don't make it past their second year? In my second year of Plant Based Beauty, I almost became a figure in that statistic when I was started to ask myself "when is it time to throw in the towel and go back to a full time corporate job?"
The truth is, most struggling small business owners aren't growing because they are focusing on making money fast…but instead of focusing on making money FAST, what we REALLY want is to make money CONSISTENTLY and with less effort over time.
And the ONLY way to do that is by building your business like a machine that brings in consistent sales for you that you can rely on.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
Why focusing on fast money leads to burnout, exhaustion and inconsistent sales
How you can go from focusing on making money fast… to building a machine that makes money CONSISTENTLY and with less effort over time
How Etsy can EASILY become one of the foundations of your machine to create consistent passive income
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you’re there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Sign up for the FREE one-time webinar event I'm hosting, How to Get Your Products Seen on Etsy on June 29th at 11:00am CDT, by registering at etsy.theproductbizpodcast.com Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
Why the number of followers on Instagram DOESN'T matter
31 May 2022
00:16:57
But most business owners make the mistake of focusing on the number of followers and think "if ONLY I could grow my audience and get in front of more people, then I could get more sales”.
Have you ever thought to yourself "if only I had a bigger audience, then I could reach more people and my business would finally be successful”? but then you end up waiting.. And waiting… before you decide to show up… and you end up waiting for ever.
The truth is, a small following does not mean small sales… Because it's not a matter of how many followers you have… it's a matter of knowing WHO they are and HOW to connect with them to create loyal customers that constantly buy from you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why he number of followers you have does not impact your sales
Why some small business owners use this as an excuse for inaction
How to define, connect and speak to YOUR target audience
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
The real reason why discounts and coupons DON'T work with your audience - and how to fix it
31 May 2022
00:13:14
Most business owners make the mistake of thinking that if they lower their prices, then more people will buy their products. They think that maybe their products MUST be overpriced because they aren't getting the sales they want… and the only way to fix it is to run a sale or to give a discount.
But... have you ever ran a sale that led to barely ANY new orders? Maybe you can relate and have had times where you practically gave your products away for FREE and people STILL weren't buying.
The truth is, it’s not a matter of how low your prices are… It’s a matter of attracting and connecting with the RIGHT audience that actually WANTS to buy.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why discounts and coupons don't work
Why it's important to attract and CONNECT with the right audience
How to go from forcing and pushing sales, to connecting and ALLOWING sales
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
The key to working on MONEY MAKING projects within your business!
31 May 2022
00:30:27
Have you ever worked an ENTIRE day but when you sat down to think about it, you end up asking yourself WHAT did I even do? Chances are, if you frequently feel like this, then your business probably ALSO isn't at the state that you want it to be in.
Most small biz owners work ALL day - without ever looking to see WHAT they are actually working on - and they end up ONLY focusing on busy work that does NOT lead to more sales.
That’s because most small business owners think "If I work all day, then I'll be successful". But that’s not the true - it's a matter of WHAT you work on, not HOW LONG you work.... Being “BUSY” isn't going to grow your business…but being intentional with WHAT you work on and where you spend your time, will.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What your DREAM sales goal is and how to stay motivated towards reaching it
The top 3 projects you should focus on - and the projects that you should AVOID - to reach progress
How to free up your time to focus on money making projects instead of being stuck with busy work every day
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Episode 05: Why working harder is NOT the key to success Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
Why coming out with new products is disruptive for small businesses
31 May 2022
00:27:04
A lot of struggling small business owners make the mistake of thinking that coming out with new products will increase their sales.
They get in a cycle where they come out with a new product every week or every month. They buy new raw materials, experiment, take photos, edit photos, post on their website, post on social media....
Some sales come through when they announce their new product, but after the hype dies down they jump right into creating the NEXT new product because it's the only way they know how to make money. Does that sound like you?
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why going all in with your BEST SELLERS is the best plan of action for your business
How having LESS products equals MORE money
How to connect with your target audience to increase your H*LL YES sales, instead of trying to be everything to everyone
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Episode 05: Why working harder is NOT the key to success Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
Are you a chronic creative?
31 May 2022
00:18:57
Most handmade small business owners make the common mistake of spending most of their time making inventory... they think that creating is the “meat” of their business and that everything else is just busy work.
The truth is, inventory is necessary - we need to have a product to sell and fulfill orders - but it’s not going to grow your business on it’s own… having inventory does not equal sales. Spending all week making inventory does not equal sales.
Creating consistent sales with your business is not a matter of how much time you spend on making inventory… It's a matter of how much time you spend on GROWING and BUILDING your business to GET more sales.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
The 2 types of roles in your business, and the one most people get stuck in
The role that we ALL need to step into, no matter how big or small, new or established our business is
The difference between working IN your business vs working ON your business
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
Why working harder is NOT the key to success
31 May 2022
00:26:00
If reaching success was as simple as working more hours, we would ALL be massively successful and no one would be feeling like they're stuck.... because the answer would be simple - just work more and problems are solved!
But we all know that's not true... The REAL truth is that reaching the next level of your business is not a matter of working more hours…It's a matter of becoming WHO your business needs you to be.
If you aren't reaching new growth with your business… you've just reached the limit of your own SELF at this point in time… and the next level of your business requires the next level of you.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why the amount of hours you work or how hard you work does NOT guarantee your success
How to define WHO your business needs you to be to reach the next level of success in your business
3 big changes I made that led to my first 6 figure year with my organic skincare small business
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Episode 02: The top mindset shift that every small business owner needs to embrace for success Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
Is the fear of rejection holding you back?
31 May 2022
00:22:32
The fear of rejection... the fear of getting a "no"... the fear of thinking our products aren't good enough... these fears can hold us and our small business back.
Can you relate? Maybe you received a no from a store you reached out to, so your hesitant to reach out to more...Maybe you applied for Faire and got waitlisted, so you wonder if your business is good enough for these larger platforms... Or maybe you applied for a market and got rejected, so you wonder what's wrong with your products...
In today's episode we'll be talking about how to OVERCOME the fear of rejection so it doesn't STOP your business from growing.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How to start looking at rejection as REDIRECTION and what to DO when you get a rejection
The ONLY thing that matters when you get a rejection
How I overcame being rejected from the first store I pitched my products... to having my products in over 100 stores across the US and Europe
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
How to overcome thinking your products are too simple
31 May 2022
00:25:12
So many small business owners think that because their products are simple, it means their products aren't good enough.
And if you're like me, then chances are you may have had someone straight up tell you that they could "just make it themselves"... so you shy away from promoting and talking about your products, because you think they are too simple...and deep down you might feel like a fraud selling such a "simple" product.
But this is one biggest fears that small business owners have to overcome. And if you don't realize the VALUE your products bring.. then you'll be stuck in the same spot I was. Scared to talk about your products. Scared to hear people's reaction...and how likely is your business to grow with this mindset?
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
Why we, as makers, have this specific fear of our products being too simple and not good enough BECAUSE we are makers
The VALUE that YOU actually bring with your products and the problem that YOU solve for your customers (yes, YOU!)
How you can CONFIDENTLY sell your products, no matter how simple or complex they are
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching - or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
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The top mindset shift that every small business owner needs to embrace for success
31 May 2022
00:34:55
Right now, in this moment, you are either fully believing in yourself or fully doubting yourself. There’s no in between. They are opposites - like being asleep or being awake - and you can only be one or the other.
So in this moment, where do you fall? Do you fully believe in yourself and that you can do anything you set your mind to… or do you doubt yourself and feel like you're struggling to reach the goals and dreams that you have with your small business?
The truth is, the more belief in yourself that you bring to your current circumstances, the faster things begin to work out the way you want and the faster you reach your goals... and in Episode 2 of The Product Biz Podcast, I'll be showing you EXACTLY how to do that.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
What's REALLY stopping you from making progress with your small business
How to build belief in yourself to the point that the mantra "I can do ANYTHING I set my mind to" becomes TRUE for you
How to start taking simple action today in your personal life AND business life to build proof that anything is possible... so you see the results you've always wanted
When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot when you're listening, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @monicalittlecoaching or send me a DM!
While you're there, make sure you follow me so you can see the behind the scenes of how I grew my handmade organic skincare small business to multiple six-figures... and how you can, too.
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Learn more & join the Product Biz Academy waitlist at www.theproductbizpodcast.com
From Etsy shutdown to 495% in website sales growth — How Rachel transformed her business
29 Apr 2025
00:48:05
What would you do if your the majority of your business disappeared overnight?
That’s exactly what happened to Rachel, the owner of Balanced Home Apothecary, when her Etsy shop was suddenly shut down — no warning, no explanation, just gone.
In this episode of the Product Biz Podcast, Rachel shares her story of turning this setback into a breakthrough. You'll hear how she went from losing everything on Etsy to experiencing 495% growth on her website, and how she got the clarity, strategy, and support to rebuild her business… but this time, on her own terms.
By the end of this episode, you’ll hear:
The emotional moment Rachel lost her Etsy shop… and how she was able to move forward
The marketing strategies that helped her grow her website sales by 495% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024
How she set up systems and automations to create flow in her business, so that she wouldn't have to rely on markets and could spend time with her husband and 4 kids on weekend instead while her business still brought in supplemental income for her and her family
The mindset shifts that helped her stay grounded, even in uncertainty
Real-talk advice for creating a product-based business that can’t be shaken
Rachel Urton is the CEO of Balanced Home Apothecary. She is also a mom of four and happily married to her husband Ryne for nearly 14 years. Rachel is passionate about helping moms embrace toxin-free living. After discovering the power of essential oils for her own family, she started her small business in 2020 to make natural wellness simple and effective so Mom’s know that the best way to support their family is through essential oil blends. Follow Rachel’s journey on Instagram @balancedhomeapothecary.
The #1 mistake that's sabotaging your small business
20 Apr 2022
00:30:52
The biggest myth we buy into is that the successful small business owners we look up to are fearless and somehow free of all fear, worry and doubt...
Newsflash: they all have the same fears that you do, they just choose not to let fears stop them.
Because it's not a matter of being fearless…. it's a matter of being brave enough to face your fears and let your dreams lead the way, instead of your fears leading the way.
In the very first (!!!!) episode of The Product Biz Podcast, I'm going share with you the top mistake small business owners make when growing their business...
and after this episode you'll have a clear path on how to look out for this mistake, how to handle it, and how to grow from it to differentiate your business from ALL others so you can reach your true potential.
The more you value yourself, the more your business will value you
23 Apr 2025
00:38:49
There’s a powerful connection that most struggling small business owners don’t realize… which is the connection between your self-worth and the business success that you see.
When you value yourself, honor who you are, respect yourself, LOVE yourself… it creates an energetic, unseeable, ripple effect that amplifies your income, the opportunities that come your way, the level of ease you have in business, and the impact that you make.
This is fact simply because everything in life is a mirror… so the more you value yourself, the more the universe mirrors that value right back to you.
During this episode you’ll discover why everything in life is a mirror, how your inner beliefs shape your external reality, and the key mindset shifts required to become someone who treats themselves as high-value that leads to a high-value business.
By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
Why self-worth is the foundation of a thriving business
How to raise your energetic vibration to attract more money and opportunities
How your beliefs about yourself are constantly being mirrored back to you
A powerful (and simple) self-awareness exercise: "Ways I honor vs. do not honor myself"
What it truly means to be a high-value woman—without ego or manipulation
Why self-love is a daily choice, not something that we suddenly receive from reaching a certain level of external validation
The secret behind successful entrepreneur habits and how they honor themselves first
How business growth reflects your internal emotional, mental, and spiritual alignment
What LUCK has to do with reaching your highest potential in business
09 Apr 2025
00:36:21
Does this sentence give you the ICK when someone says it to you?
“Wow, you are so lucky!”
Seriously, how does that sentence make you feel if someone mentioned that to you about your business, your life, your circumstances?
For most people, it creates an automatic survival mechanism of thinking to themselves: “Luck? What luck? I created this business from scratch! With all of my hard work! With a lot of hustle! There was no luck.”
And if those are thought you’ve ever had to even the slightest degree… you are blocking more success in your business and inadvertently creating MORE situations of hustle, hard work, and NO luck.
So unless you are someone who WANTS more hustle, more hard work, and LESS luck… then you better tune in to today’s episode.
We kick off this episode with a study about people who BELIEVE they are lucky… actually SEE more opportunities… which shows how looking for luck actually creates more luck.
Then we dive into the masculine and feminine polarities of the universe providing for you and being the masculine counterpart… as long as you are open to receive as the feminine receptor.
Along the way, you’ll hear mantras to attract more miracles, luck, success, with EASE, to your life…
And you’ll hear examples of how to bring in more feminine energy into your life so that you become an energetic match for miracles, luck, success, and more ease.
The truth it, everything that happens in life is co-created with the universe. So when we start to acknowledge the luck that IS on our side and see it as a relationship that can be nurtured… we see that luck grow further and further.