725. What to Do NOW So You’re Ready by Black Friday
Want to make record sales this Black Friday? This is your blueprint. Whether you sell candles, jewelry, apparel, stationery, or anything in between, what you do right now determines how much money you’ll make by the end of the year. In this episode, I walk you through my 3-step Holiday Readiness Framework to create your most profitable Black Friday season without needing to grow your audience or post nonstop on social media. These are the exact steps my students inside The Product Boss Sales Accelerator are using to turn slow seasons into record-breaking months and I’m breaking them down for you right here. You’ll learn how to focus on what’s already working, how to get in front of other people’s audiences (my secret OPA method), and how to make more money from every single customer you already have. Plus, I’m giving you mindset shifts to help you lead your business through the season with confidence and clarity.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:00:00 Why October is the month that separates the businesses that sell vs struggle.03:34 The holiday readiness framework.05:00 How to get in front of other people's audiences (without ads.)06:15 How to sell MORE to people who are already buying.07:30 Turn your best selling product into a profit engine.08:45 The ONE thing for you to focus on this week.Resources + LinksThe wait is over! Enrollment for The Product Boss Sales Accelerator is now open. This is the program where product-based business owners just like you learn how to grow sales, expand into new channels, and build profitable businesses, without piecing it all together alone. Enrollment won’t be open for long, so grab your spot before doors close. Sign up here. Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.com
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724. From Idea to On Shelves At Nordstrom: How to Get Your Product in Front of the Right Buyers with Courtney Johnson
Today’s guest turned a simple idea into a sell out product sold in Nordstrom and other major retailers, and she’s here to show you how she did it. Courntey Johnson, former Founder of the yoga mat company MYSOLMAT is here to share the mindset and strategies behind spotting opportunities hiding in plain sight and transforming everyday frustrations into brilliant product ideas that sell. We also dive into creative, under-the-radar ways to get your products into the right hands, WITHOUT relying only on social media. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:00:00 - Who is Courtney Johnson?01:30 - Why did Courtney start MYSOLMAT?02:00 - What is the simplest way to guarantee your product will sell?04:00 - What’s the Product Boss framework for creating a product?04:51 - How vanity can guide your path to profit.06:45 - Courtney’s cheat code for finding new product ideas.09:15 - Why having a personal brand will take you farther, faster than a faceless business.12:52 - How to use social media when you hate creating content.14:40 - The most unhinged things Courtney Johnson did to get her product into retail shops.16:15 - When does it make sense to send out samples of your product?17:41 - The most overlooked social platform you need to be on, LinkedIn.19:00 - How to use LinkedIn to reach buyers.20:00 - What influencer marketers will give you the greatest ROI?21:10 - The best and worst ways to cold pitch brands about your product.Resources + LinksLet’s increase your holiday sales in just 5 days! Join the free Rock Your Holiday Challenge HERE!Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.comCourtney on IG: @courtlynnjohnson
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723. Break Into Gift Guides Using AI: Game-Changing PR Strategies for Product-Based Businesses with Gloria Chou
Ready to double down in Q4 without living on Instagram? This episode is your playbook for next-level visibility. PR powerhouse Gloria Chou is back to share the surprising shifts editors are making right now, why gift guides are your fastest path to credible traffic, and how AI-driven search is quietly picking the brands it will recommend next (hint: you want to be one of them). You’ll hear how scrappy founders are landing features in weeks, the simple assets buyers and journalists actually need, and the mindset that turns “busy season” into your biggest sales season. Tune in to walk away with clear priorities, fresh pitch angles, and the confidence to get seen—and sold—beyond social.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:00:00 - Who is Gloria Chou PR?02:02 - Why you should be EXCITED for busy season!05:00 - How to get your product into gift guides.06:39 - What makes you stand out to press editors?08:00 - The #1 AI tip no one is talking about!09:47 - How important are great product photos?11:05 - How to get more PR in five minutes with Perplexity!14:44 - What do PR experts look for in your pitch?20:37 - How often should you send out pitches about your product?23:00 - How to rank on AI’s SEO and get recommended by Chat GPT.26:26 - Why you should set up Google News Alerts for your name and your product’s name.28:55 - A smarter way to prompt AI searches.30:54 - How to avoid overwhelm in your busiest season.34:45 - How 10% of your actions can drive 90% more results!Resources + LinksGet featured in gift guides and dominate AI search - join the masterclass here!Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.comGloria Chou: @gloriachoupr
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722. “I Had A 200K Business & Was Burned Out” Rebuilding for Profitability and Peace | Coaching Session
Ever wish you could start fresh and build your business your way? Today’s coaching session is your reminder that every new season brings opportunity, and sometimes the most powerful growth comes after a bold reset. My guest Karen Steuer of Tangled Roots Herbal built a $200,000 retail business, and when she realized the model was no longer serving her health or happiness, she courageously chose to reinvent her business online. In this conversation, you’ll hear what it looks like to pivot with purpose, release what no longer fits, and rebuild a business that supports the life you truly want.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:00:00 Where do you start when you’re “a mess”?04:30 Making the bold decision for what’s best for your health and the health of the business.07:15 How to know if it’s the right time to make a pivot in business.10:00 The mindset shift it takes to rebuild for profit. 12:45 How to trust the process when you’re in an uncertain season in business.19:30 Get in front of new audiences and accelerate sales.Resources + LinksThe wait is over! Enrollment for The Product Boss Sales Accelerator is now open. This is the program where product-based business owners just like you learn how to grow sales, expand into new channels, and build profitable businesses, without piecing it all together alone. Enrollment won’t be open for long, so grab your spot before doors close. Sign up here. Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.comKaren Steuer: @tangled_roots_herbal
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721. 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: 10K Holiday Formula, A Simple Plan to Sell Out This Season
Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s talk real numbers. What would an extra $10,000 this holiday season look like for your business? In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact formula to map out your $10K plan—whether that’s over a weekend, a month, or even in a single hour! I’m breaking down how to align your sales target with your best-selling products, calculate exactly how many units you need to sell, and shift from “I hope” to “I’ve got a plan.”So many product-based business owners go into Q4 without a clear strategy. They think they need more products, more time, or more content—but what they really need is focus and simplicity. I’m showing you how to reverse engineer your holiday sales goal by choosing one standout product or offer, pricing it profitably, and creating visibility strategies that actually work. This is just a sneak peek of what we’re diving into inside the Rock Your Holiday Promotions Challenge, but I wanted to bring it to you here on the podcast so you can start taking action today.If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure of what’s possible, or overwhelmed by Q4, this episode is your sign that it can be simpler—and way more profitable—than you think. We’re doing the math (not the drama), and I’m showing you how to build a path to that $10K holiday season with clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together.Resources:Registration is officially OPEN for the Rock Your Holiday Promotions Challenge — our most popular free event of the year! In just 5 days, I’ll help you map out your complete holiday promotional plan so you know exactly what you’re selling, where you’re selling, and how to make this your most profitable season yet.If you’ve ever wished that someone would just tell you exactly what works when it comes to scaling your product brand into real money, then I have something really special for you. I put together a special bundle of our top podcast episodes. Check out this totally free playlist of episodes here.Join our mailing list for access to additional training and support to turn your business into the best it can be.Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don’t know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don’t want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we’ve got you covered with a year’s worth of consistent content that’s sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, click here.Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductboss
About The Product Boss: Business Coaching for Product-Based Female Entrepreneurs
A business podcast for product entrepreneurs. A creative balance of life and business to help you create your dream life.
Featured in Inc. as "the country's most sought-after product experts." Also featured in Forbes, NBC News, Yahoo! Finance and more. Also a co-founder of the Shop 1 in 5 pledge - a commitment to shop 1 in 5 of your purchases from small businesses online and offline.
The goal in every episode: uplevel you as the Boss of your business. Take your physical product sales and strategy to the next level to create your dream life.
As a woman entrepreneur and product expert Jacqueline Snyder delivers a workshop-style strategy hour of social media marketing strategies and marketing made easy and simple. Blending life as a boss mom, goal digger, coach and female business owner in this ever-changing online world has its ups and downs. Creator of the Best Seller framework of snowballing your sales inside their signature course, Multi-Stream Machine, which focuses systems, visibility and sales from $0-$100k and beyond. http://www.multistreammachine.com
Join me weekly in a training and “marketing school” format with actionable takeaways that include how to grow your online platforms and revenue, e-commerce business sales channels, gaining steady and perpetual traffic to your website, such as Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, brick and mortar, bakery and food products, one-of-a-kind custom or artist products, social media influencer marketing, small business marketing ideas, content calendar, scaling handmade, visibility and Instagram tactics, abundance entrepreneurial mindset and growth, productivity hacks and organization tips. Guests include: Jenna Kutcher of Goal Digger Podcast, Lori Harder of Earn Your Happy podcast, Jamie Kern Lima (author of Believe IT), Cat & Nat Unfiltered, David Meltzer, Jasmine Star, Angie Lee of Ready is a Lie and Mike Lee of Soul CBD, Suzi Weiss Fischman, Pura Vida Bracelets, Mike Michalowicz of Profit First, Joy Cho, Jaclyn Johnson of Work Party and Create & Cultivate, Kelly Roach, and more.
Are you asking yourself: Is it possible to create consistent income and multiple streams of revenue in the product world? Can you take your maker or Etsy business, physical product or private label business a full-time income from a side hustle to a stable household income for you and your family? Can makers be millionaires? Can you take your handmade items and scale your team, inventory, and production? The answer to all: YES! Let’s dig in! Don’t forget to subscribe.
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