Buyer Hotline! AMA: Collections, Buyer Pitches & Sales Reps

Want to leave me a Question for next quarter’s AMA episode (OR leave me a little podcast love note)?! CALL IN TO THE ‘BUYER HOTLINE’ HEREIntroducing… the very first Buyer Hotline Episode! Answering YOUR questions on product collections, pitching retailers & working with sales reps.If you grew up in the late 80s/early 90s, you know that calling a hotline was the ultimate thrill. Radio contests, cheesy infomercials, you name it. Fast forward to 2025, and we're bringing those hotline vibes straight to your earbuds - but product based business edition. I opened up the line to you - my Buyer Insiders - and you delivered some amazing voice questions. I’m answering them LIVE on the podcast today, covering:How to actually build a strategic product collection (beyond just throwing products on Faire)How to confidently make the ask with retailers (without feeling like an awkward sales robot)And... should you work with a sales rep? How do you even know if it's the right time?This episode is packed with actionable advice because you deserve wholesale strategies that actually move the needle - without the guesswork or burnout.So let's dive into the very first Buyer Hotline!What you'll learn:Why curation and "reason for being" matters more than ever when launching a product collectionA simple DM script to pitch retailers without feeling salesyHow to vet a sales rep (and why a bad one could mess with your brand reputation)Why "failed" promotions or ideas might just be the best thing for your business growthHow to plan your next product collection strategically, not emotionallyEpisodes referenced:Episode 81: When (and How) to Launch a Product CollectionEpisode 82: Understanding the Product Lifecycle to Boost Your ProfitabilityEpisode 59: A Wholesale Buyer Outreach Strategy That Actually ConvertsLOOKING TO GROW YOUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS?Retail Pitching👇1) Get the NEW Buyerside Pitch Kit to help you pitch wholesale buyers with confidence. Get yours HEREFaire Growth👇1) Learn what buyers are looking for on Faire. Listen to the FREE private podcast series Unlocking Faire - Get instant access HERE2) Get my exact growth strategy inside the FREE workshop, The Faire Success Blueprint Watch now HERE3) Ready to take action and scale on Faire? Check out The Faire BootcampREADY FOR NEXT-LEVEL, HIGH-TOUCH SUPPORT IN YOUR BUSINESS? Join the Rewired Retail Collective Waitlist HERE - a 6-month high-level mastermind for product based businesses looking to scale profitably and intentionally.(Doors open to limited seats in May 2026)LET'S CONNECT!Want to leave a Question to air on the podcast (OR leave a little podcast love note)? CALL IN TO THE ‘BUYER HOTLINE’ HEREWebsite: kristinfishercoaching.comInstagram @kristinfishercoachingContact: [email protected]