Bring Your Product Idea to Life

If you’ve ever looked at your product and thought, “is my packaging actually helping me sell this?” then this episode is going to be really helpful.I’m joined by Daniel Poll, founder of No Ramble, a brand and packaging design studio, and we’re talking all about what makes packaging work, both in store and online.Because the reality is, if your product looks the same as everything else, your customer is far more likely to choose based on price. And that’s not where most of us want to be.We get into what effective packaging design for Amazon and retail actually looks like, why so many brands end up following the crowd, and what you can do differently if you want to stand out in a way that feels right for your product and your customer.Packaging isn’t just about making something look good, it’s about helping your customer quickly understand what your product is and why they should choose it.This is one of those episodes that might make you look at your packaging in a completely different way.Find Daniel here:Website: https://noramble.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noramble/Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-poll/Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noramble/LET’S CONNECTFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membershipFree call for Amazon SellersI’m running a free call on 6 May for anyone selling on Amazon (or planning to) who’d like some practical support and a chance to talk things through together. It’ll be very relaxed - a mix of updates from me on how best to get Amazon reviews, Q&A and discussion. It’s fine to come along and chat, or to just sit back and listen. I’d love to see you there if you’re able to join.Amazon Sellers Support & Connect

So many founders delay growing their business because funding feels confusing or out of reach. This episode is here to change that, and give you a clearer way to think about how to fund your business growth.If I’m honest, funding is something I didn’t really understand for a long time, and I know I won’t be the only one.When we hear about funding, it’s often things like Dragon’s Den or venture capital, and it can feel quite far removed from everyday business. But actually, there are so many different business funding options, and understanding them can completely change how you approach growing your business.In this episode, I’m joined by Hazel Nabarro, founder of Femfinity, and she breaks down how to fund your business growth in a way that feels much more clear and manageable.We talk through the different types of business funding options, including bootstrapping, grants, loans, angel investors, and venture capital, and what each one really looks like in practice.What I found really helpful about this conversation is that it’s not just about what’s available, it’s about how to make the right decision for you and your business, rather than making choices from a place of panic or pressure.So if funding is something you’ve been thinking about, or you’re not sure what your next step should be, this will give you a much clearer picture of how to fund your business growth in a way that actually works for you.Find Hazel here: Website : www.femfinity.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofemfinity/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazelnabarro/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/femfinity/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Hazel and her work in funding and growth03:20 What funding really means and why it is often misunderstood06:00 Bootstrapping and using revenue to fund your business09:30 Grants explained, pros, cons and how to improve your chances15:10 Loans, risks, and what to consider before borrowing18:45 Equity funding, angel investors and how it works23:30 Venture capital explained and whether it is right for you27:50 When to start thinking about funding your business31:20 Revenue first growth and building a sustainable business34:00 Key questions to ask before taking any funding37:00 Can you say no to investors and why due diligence matters38:30 Why increasing female investors is so important41:10 How to become an angel investor and get started44:30 Final advice on making strategic funding decisionsLET’S CONNECTFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Free call for Amazon SellersI’m running a free call on 6 May for anyone selling on Amazon (or planning to) who’d like some practical support and a chance to talk things through together. It’ll be very relaxed - a mix of updates from me on how best to get Amazon reviews, Q&A and discussion. It’s fine to come along and chat, or to just sit back and listen. I’d love to see you there if you’re able to join.Amazon Sellers Support & ConnectAmazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membership

This episode is a timely release of episode I record a while ago with Catherine Erdly,  the founder of the Resilient Retail ClubCatherine helps product businesses start, grow and scale profitable businesses that last. In this podcast Catherine shares the best things that you can do as a product-based business now to prepare for Christmas, get ahead and boost your sales.It is an episode packed full of specific, actionable steps, and is going to help so many of you have a less stressful Christmas season! Listen in to hear Catherine share:An introduction to herself and her business (01:48)When to start planning for Christmas (02:25)Long-term Christmas planning (04:35)When to start talking about Christmas to your customers (09:45)Things you can do now to start prepping for Christmas (13:31)Jobs that you should leave now until after Christmas! (19:37)How to make the most of Christmas if your product isn’t a traditional gift (23:39)The particular opportunities you have this Christmas (28:)Tasks you should be doing after Christmas (30:13)Her number one piece of advice for product creators this Christmas (33:42)USEFUL RESOURCES:The Resilient Retail Club WebsiteResilient Retail Club TwitterResilient Retail Club FacebookResilient Retail Club InstagramCatherine Erdly LinkedInBuy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeLET’S CONNECTJoin my free Facebook group for product makers and creatorsFind me on InstagramWork with me If you enjoy this podcast, and you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membershipFree call for Amazon SellersI’m running a free call on 6 May for anyone selling on Amazon (or planning to) who’d like some practical support and a chance to talk things through together. It’ll be very relaxed - a mix of updates from me on how best to get Amazon reviews, Q&A and discussion. It’s fine to come along and chat, or to just sit back and listen. I’d love to see you there if you’re able to join.Amazon Sellers Support & Connect

Catherine Erdly is the founder of the Resilient Retail Club, and helps product businesses start, grow and scale profitable businesses that last. In this podcast Catherine shares her top tips for how you can prepare to sell your products this Christmas.EPISODE NOTES**Please remember to rate and review the podcast - it really helps others to find it.**Today on the podcast I'm re-releasing a conversation I recorded with Catherine Erdly last September about how to prepare for Christmas.Catherine is the founder of the Resilient Retail Club. Catherine worked in the retail sector for two decades, working with household names such as Coast, Laura Ashley and Paperchase. She now helps product businesses start, grow and scale profitable businesses that last through her group membership and 1-2-1 consulting. Catherine shares the best things that you can do as a product-based business in the run-up to Christmas to help yourself and boost sales.I came away from the podcast with the sense I was sharing it all too late, and actually summer is when you need to start prepping for Christmas. My hope is that by re-releasing this episode now, you will find things you can do that will save you a lot of stress in October, November & December this year. It is an episode packed full of specific, actionable steps, and is going to help so many of you have a less stressful Christmas season! Listen in to hear Catherine share:An introduction to herself and her business (01:43)When to start planning for Christmas  (02:19)Long-term Christmas planning (04:24)When to start talking about Christmas to your customers (09:42)Things you can do now to start prepping for Christmas (13:14)Jobs that you should leave now until after Christmas! (19:18)How to make the most of Christmas if your product isn’t a traditional gift (23:16)The particular opportunities you have this Christmas (28:19)Tasks you should be doing after Christmas (30:00)Her number one piece of advice for product creators this Christmas (33:36)USEFUL RESOURCES:The Resilient Retail Club WebsiteResilient Retail Club TwitterResilient Retail Club FacebookResilient Retail Club InstagramCatherine Erdly LinkedInLET’S CONNECTJoin my free Facebook group for product makers and creatorsFind me on InstagramWork with me Mentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It’s a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membershipFree call for Amazon SellersI’m running a free call on 6 May for anyone selling on Amazon (or planning to) who’d like some practical support and a chance to talk things through together. It’ll be very relaxed - a mix of updates from me on how best to get Amazon reviews, Q&A and discussion. It’s fine to come along and chat, or to just sit back and listen. I’d love to see you there if you’re able to join.Amazon Sellers Support & Connect