Best How To Run An Etsy Business Podcasts (2025)

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213: Why Your Subscription Box Needs a Clear Benefit – Not Just Cool Products 10:42

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Are you selling a product or a promise? You’ve poured your heart into your subscription box. You’ve found the perfect items, created beautiful packaging, and started showing up consistently online. But the subscribers aren’t coming. Or people buy once, but they don’t come back. Sound familiar? Frustrated and wondering what you’re doing wrong? This …

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212: What Can You Do Now to Prep for Q4? 24:53

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If you want a strong Q4, your work starts now. Too many subscription box owners treat the 4th quarter like it starts in November. But if you want October sales to be strong – and if you want to ride that momentum straight through the holiday season – your prep needs to start in late summer. In this episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m walkin…

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211: 3 Types of Facebook Ads Every Subscription Box Owner Should Be Running 11:33

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Think Facebook ads are too expensive, too complicated, or too risky? You’re not alone. I thought the same thing for a long time. But 18 months ago, I made a decision: I was going to learn how to run ads myself. No more guessing, no more outsourcing without understanding. Just simple strategies I could test, tweak, and teach. In this week’s Friday F…

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From 0 to 500 Subscribers on the First Launch with Art Shattered 39:20

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I’m excited to bring you this interview with my good friend Cindy Manly of Art Shattered. Cindy has a successful membership with over 1200 members and has been selling one-time art supply kits for the past few years. If you’ve been selling one-time boxes and are wondering if a subscription is for you, you’re going to want to hear Cindy’s story! Cin…

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210: Open Cart? Closed Cart? Here’s How to Launch Your Box Either Way 13:01

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Should your subscription box be available all the time or only during specific launch windows? It’s one of the most common questions I get inside Launch Your Box. But here’s the truth… It’s not about whether your cart is open or closed. It’s about whether you’re giving people a reason to subscribe right now. In this week’s Friday Fuel episode of Th…

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Never Give Up - Break Through the Plateau with the Crafty Lady Boutique 26:39

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“Don’t give up. Just keep moving forward.” - Alexia Haubert After making it to the top 1% of all Etsy sellers in the wedding category - the top 1%! - Lexie was on top of her game. Then came a global pandemic that shut down the wedding industry and Lexie’s business. Lexie had to pivot and struggled to grow her business for a long time before recentl…

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209: Stop Winging It – Start Curating Your Subscription Box with a Plan 10:54

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If your subscription box planning feels chaotic, rushed, or downright stressful, this episode is for you. I know what it’s like to be stuck in a cycle of packing this month’s box while still scrambling to figure out what’s going in next month’s. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this Friday Fuel episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m shar…

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208: Show Up, Sell Less: How Consistency Builds a Loyal Buying Audience with Brooke Riley 46:13

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Have you ever felt stuck trying to get seen? Whether you’re just starting to build your audience so you can launch your subscription box or you’re deep into scaling your business, this episode is for you. I sat down with Brooke Riley of Re-Fabbed with Brooke Riley and Re-Fabbed Boutique. She shared how she built two successful businesses and a thri…

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207: A Launch Date Isn’t a Plan 10:47

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You picked a date to launch your subscription box. You told your audience. But are you actually ready to launch? Here’s the hard truth: a launch date without a plan is just a number on the calendar. And hope is not a marketing strategy. In this episode of Friday Fuel, I break down the biggest mistakes subscription box owners make when it comes to l…

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206: 100 Monthly Boxes Later: Lessons, Laughs, and What It Really Takes to Keep Showing Up Month After Month 28:10

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One hundred months of subscription boxes. It feels almost unreal to say that out loud. That I’ve curated 100 different subscription boxes over the past 8 ½ years. And yet… here we are. When I look back at where it started, I can still picture myself stressing over every tiny detail of that very first box. My “Lilly Pulitzer-inspired” box, packed in…

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205: You're Not Failing—You're Just Not Being Seen 10:01

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Feeling stuck in your subscription box business, even though you’re doing all the things? This episode is your wake-up call—and your pep talk. Sarah breaks down why your lack of growth likely isn’t about your product or your effort… it’s about visibility. Most box owners aren’t failing—they’re just not being seen by enough of the right people. She’…

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From 0 to 400 Subscribers: Turning One-Time Sales into Recurring Revenue 22:14

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“Start with what you have and build up to what you want.” Welcome to my first on-location podcast episode! Launch Your Box member Rachel Duguay joined me live onstage at SubSummit, the first and only conference exclusively for the subscription box industry. Rachel and I met at last year’s SubSummit and she quickly became a member of Launch Your Box…

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204: The Numbers That Matter: 5 Metrics Every Box Owner Must Track 12:12

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When was the last time you really looked at your numbers? I’m not talking about follower count or how many likes your last reel got. I mean the real numbers in your business. The ones that actually tell you if your subscription box is healthy, sustainable, and built to grow. If the idea of diving into your numbers makes you want to run and hide, th…

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203: Growing on YouTube: What Finally Worked 23:28

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For 18 months, I posted regularly on YouTube. Livestreams every Monday. Audio-only versions of The Launch Your Box Podcast. A few Shorts every week. I saw some slow, steady growth, but it wasn’t what I’d hoped for. Then I attended a conference this past February, and I kept hearing the same thing over and over again: “YouTube changed everything for…

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202: What’s Really Holding You Back? (And Why You’re More Consistent Than You Think) 11:26

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Are you telling yourself you're "just not consistent"? That your schedule is the problem? That if life would just calm down for a minute, you’d finally make progress in your business? I’m calling you out (with love)in this week’s Friday Fuel episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast. Because I’ve been there, too. And what I’m sharing in this 10-minute…

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8 Ways to Find Products For Your Subscription Box 30:04

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One of the most important aspects of our subscription box is the products we put inside it. Whether you’re brand new to business or an experienced subscription box owner, finding the right products at the right prices can be challenging. Where do you start? What about when you begin to grow? How do you buy in bulk? Before you start shopping, you wi…

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201: How to Sell Your Subscription Box Without Shipping a Single Box 10:46

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In this Friday Fuel episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m sharing how I sold my first subscription boxes to local customers. And how setting up my tech from the beginning made it easier to grow later. If you’re just getting started, this simple approach will help you build momentum without feeling overwhelmed. Starting local gives you faster …

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200: 200 Episodes Later: What We’ve Learned About Business, Friendship & Showing Up 59:33

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Two. Hundred. Episodes. Can you believe it? When I started the Launch Your Box Podcast, I had no idea just how many stories we’d tell, how many breakthroughs we’d celebrate, or how many times I’d get teary recording solo episodes in my office. This week, we’re throwing a little podcast party to celebrate. And, of course, you’re invited. For this sp…

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199: How to Add Value to Your Subscription Box without Adding Cost 11:02

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Do you think your subscription box has to be stuffed to feel valuable? Let’s shift that mindset. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m giving you a reality check and a smarter way to think about value. You’ll learn three simple ways to increase the perceived value of your subscription box without adding more products (or more cost). These tips came stra…

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198: 7 Steps to Turn Your Product Business Into a Subscription in 90 Days 27:21

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In this episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m walking you through the 7-step roadmap to turn your product-based business into a subscription in 90 days or less. These are the same steps I used when I launched my first subscription. And the same steps I teach inside Launch Your Box. Step 1: Simplify Your Subscription Box Tech You need: A way t…

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197: 4 Things That Will Get You to Your First 100 Subscribers 12:13

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Hitting 100 subscribers can feel like a huge milestone. And that’s because it is. It’s a sign of momentum, confidence, and real growth. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m breaking down the 4 things that helped me – and so many Launch Your Box members – reach that 100-subscriber mark faster. If you’re stuck in the 20 to 30 subscriber zone and not sure…

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196: What Smart Subscription Box Owners Do In The Slow Months 28:56

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If you’ve ever found yourself dreading the “J months” of January, June, and July, you’re not alone. A lot of subscription box owners and product-based business owners see these as slow, even sluggish seasons. But what if that mindset is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of the Launch Your Box podcast, I’m sharing a mindset reset, pra…

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195: Too Many Ideas? Here's How to Pick ONE Box to Launch 10:22

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Have a million subscription box ideas, but no idea which one to launch? You’re not alone. So many aspiring subscription box owners get stuck right here. Spinning in indecision. Afraid to choose the “wrong” idea. And waiting for clarity that never comes. In this Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m sharing a simple framework to he…

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Raising Prices and Achieving Long-Term Sustainability 30:41

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“It takes money to grow.” - Sarah Williams Is it time to raise your prices? After all, costs are up on absolutely everything. Your costs are up - on products, packaging, shipping, and more. Your costs going up means your profit margins are going down. If you don’t raise your prices, you’ll keep chipping away at your profit margin - and your busines…

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194: Worried No One Will Subscribe? Listen to This First 9:13

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Are you worried you’ll launch your subscription box and no one will subscribe? You’re not alone. This fear shows up for nearly every subscription box owner at some point, especially in the early days. In this Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m sharing a mindset shift and some simple, strategic steps to help you move forward wit…

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Facebook Ads Won't Grow Your Subscription Box For You 18:49

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Your subscription box business isn’t growing like you want it to. You’re not gaining subscribers at the rate you’d planned for and hoped for and you’re not sure what to do. If you start looking around for advice, you’re likely to find people telling you the answer to your problem is Facebook Ads. I have a different opinion. Facebook Ads will NOT gr…

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193: 4 Ways to Grow Your Subscription Box Audience on YouTube 11:24

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Are you posting videos to YouTube but not seeing much traction? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. But a few small shifts could make a big difference. In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m breaking down four simple, strategic ways subscription box owners can grow their audience on YouTube—without expensive equipment, complicated editi…

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192: The Subscriber Growth Strategy Nobody Talks About 31:37

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Most subscription box owners are focused on growing their subscriber count. And while getting new customers is exciting, it’s not where sustainable growth comes from. If you want to build a thriving, profitable subscription business, there’s one strategy you can’t afford to ignore: retention. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference betwee…

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191: 5 Things I Wish Every Subscription Box Owner Knew Before Launching 11:55

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Starting your subscription box? Or maybe you’ve already launched—and now you’re realizing there’s a lot more to it than you expected? You’re not alone. In this quick, 10-minute Friday Fuel episode, I’m sharing five lessons I wish I could go back and tell myself before launching my own subscription box. These are the things that catch new box owners…

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190: Not Growing on Instagram? A 3-Step Strategy That Works 37:41

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Struggling to grow your subscription box on Instagram? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m joined by Instagram strategist Michelle Gifford to break down exactly how to grow on Instagram right now—even if you're starting from scratch or feeling stuck. I first connected with Michelle after seeing my friend Heidi’s In…

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189: Is Your Website Costing You Sales? 5 Must-Fix Mistakes 12:30

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Welcome to Friday Fuel—a brand-new mini-episode series designed to give you quick, actionable insights to move your subscription box business forward. These episodes are short, sharp, and packed with practical takeaways—all in under 10 minutes. In this very first Friday Fuel, I’m breaking down five common website mistakes I see subscription box own…

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Sarah’s Strategies to 100 Subscribers and Beyond 21:27

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Have you launched your subscription box but found yourself struggling to grow? Launching your subscription box is a HUGE milestone. Celebrate that! The next HUGE milestone for so many of my members is reaching 100 subscribers. Some - those with large, engaged audiences - do this during their first launch. Most don’t. I didn’t. Growing your subscrip…

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188: Launching in 30 Days? Here’s Exactly What I Would Do 24:57

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Are you 30 days away from launching your subscription box? Whether you’re launching for the very first time or opening up to new subscribers again, these steps will help you build momentum, stay focused, and launch with confidence. Step 1: Set Your Launch Date (and Tell People About It) When you commit to a specific date—and announce it to your aud…

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187: How Two Students Hit $1M in 12 Months by Doubling Down on Their Subscriptions 41:40

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Whether you’re just getting started or dreaming of your next big milestone, this conversation will encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you . We talk about how they built momentum, what they focused on (and what they let go of), and the mindset shifts that helped them scale without losing their sanity. Kristy launched Kristy’s Craft Room in 201…

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3 Email Automations Every Subscription Box Owner Needs 23:27

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What if I told you writing six simple emails once could bring ongoing revenue into your subscription box business? There are three email automations (also called flows or sequences)every subscription box owner needs to have in place. Write these once and they’ll work for you for a long time. If you’ve listened to my podcast, seen me on social media…

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186: Spring Sales: How to Generate Extra Revenue with One-Time Boxes 21:44

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Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to bring in some extra revenue—even if you don’t add any new subscribers. In this episode, I’m sharing two super simple, super effective ways you can generate quick cash flow this season by creating limited-time, one-time boxes your audience will love. These strategies work, whether you want to clear out in…

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185: “It’s Never About the Money.” Scaling past 1,000 subscribers with Jane’s Agenda 31:55

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When Jane Wild of Jane’s Agenda first joined me on the podcast in Episode 92, we were celebrating a huge milestone: 500 subscribers to her planner subscription. That was a big deal—and one that meant Jane had to start doing things differently in her business. Now she’s back, and her numbers have more than doubled. With 1300 active subscribers and a…

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Running a Giveaway to Build Your List 20:43

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Audience building should always be on your to-do list. Whether you already have a subscription box or you’re just getting started, consistently work to reach and engage new people. One audience building strategy I teach inside Launch Your Box is to run a giveaway on social media. I use a free, easy-to-use software called Kingsumo to run my giveaway…

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184: Hiring a Digital Marketing Assistant for Your Subscription Box Business 36:54

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As subscription box business owners, we wear all the hats—marketing, customer service, tech, fulfillment—you name it, we do it. But trying to do everything can hold you back from growing your business. That’s where hiring help–a Virtual Assistant (VA) or a Digital Marketing Assistant–comes in. If you've been thinking about hiring help but aren’t su…

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Bounced Payments & Personal Follow-Up 17:30

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Are you relying solely on automations to recover failed payments? If so, you are losing money and experiencing unnecessary churn in your subscription box business. Business is personal. Recovering failed payments needs more than just automation - it needs a personal touch. Your personal touch. Think about how much time, energy, and money you spend …

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183: Stu McLaren Reveals the Messaging Shift That Will Transform Your Sales 34:59

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When I first started my subscription box, I thought I was selling cute products. I didn’t realize my audience wasn’t just buying things—they were buying transformation. They wanted to feel confident, stylish, and put-together, but my messaging wasn’t reflecting that. Making that shift—from selling products to selling a feeling—was one of the bigges…

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5 Ways to Increase Perceived Value in Your Subscription Box without Blowing Your Budget 32:58

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Is your subscription box missing something that would increase its value in the eyes of your subscribers? Maybe things are feeling a little monotonous or routine. Or maybe some months you feel like you need “a little something extra” to make your subscription box feel like the complete experience you want it to be. But, how can you add value withou…

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182: From 118 to 1800 Subscribers: 2-Year Update From B. Goods Lettering 35:18

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Betsy Goodman of B Goods Lettering is back on the podcast, and wow—what a difference two years makes! When I last interviewed Betsy in October 2022 on episode 93, she had 118 subscribers to her Lettering Box and was using Instagram brilliantly to grow her audience. Fast forward to today, and she’s running two thriving physical subscription boxes, a…

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181: Scaling Your Subscription Box: The Path to True Growth 33:24

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Scaling your subscription box business isn’t just about making more money—it’s about building a business that works for you, instead of you working for it. Are you stuck in the day-to-day grind, feeling like growth is just out of reach, or afraid that scaling will be overwhelming (or expensive!)? Then this episode is for you. When I first launched …

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7 Ways to Market Your Subscription Box Cost Effectively 18:25

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Do you think growing your subscription means spending tons of money on ads? It doesn’t need to be that way! There are so many low and even no-cost ways to market and grow your subscription box business. The bottom line? You can’t rely on just one marketing channel or strategy. You need to build a multi-channel marketing plan, layering one type of m…

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Selling Famous 3D Printed Houses On Etsy - MTM #38 - Tenacious_DDD 34:28

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Send us a text In this episode of Meet the Makers, we chat with Jordan, known online as Tenacious DDD, about his journey into the world of 3D printing and modeling. Starting with a Mars 2 printer and Tinkercad software, Jordan now primarily uses MeshMixer for his creations. He shares his experiences and insights into various 3D modeling programs, t…

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180: 4 Productivity Hacks for Subscription Box Owners 31:54

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In this episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, we’re diving into 4 productivity hacks that will help subscription box owners save time, reduce stress, and grow their businesses more efficiently. 1 - Avoid Task Switching Set boundaries to allow you to focus on one task at a time. 2 - Batch Your Work Focusing on a single task allows your brain to ge…

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179: From Blogger to Subscription Box Owner with 1200 Subscribers in Less Than a Year 35:19

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On this episode of the Launch Your Box podcast, meet Jenny Finke of Love Me Gluten Free. Jenny didn’t just pivot from blogging to launching her subscription box—she sold out her first 125 boxes in just two hours and now has over 1,200 subscribers in less than a year! Learning and Sharing All Things Gluten-Free Jenny launched a blog where she shared…

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10 Ways to Build Your List - Every Month 29:22

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What one thing can you do in your business every single day that would help you be the most successful? Work to build and grow your email list! If you’re not replenishing the pool of people you’re selling to, you won’t be able to grow your business the way you want to. Growing your email list gets new, fresh eyes on your stuff. It allows you to pre…

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178: $0-$100k in 10 Months with The Crafty DIYer 26:10

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In this episode, we’re talking with Denise Parkes of The Crafty DIYer. Denise and I know each other well. She’s a member of Launch Your Box, Scale Your Box, and my Elevate Mastermind. As one of my Mastermind Ladies, I get to see Denise in person 3 times a year! Her strength and the story of the last year in her business inspire me and the other mem…