Could getting in front of the right people change your sales? In this episode, I break down why E.L.F. Cosmetics and Levi’s are showing up at state fairs and what their strategy can teach you about getting in front of other people’s audiences. I talk about the growing opportunity around in-person discovery, why the right event and the right customer matter, and how markets, festivals, retail, and other real-world experiences can create both sales and visibility for your brand. I also break down why every in-person event should be more than a selling opportunity and how to use these experiences to grow your email list and bring customers back to your website. Tune in to see how you can use in-person opportunities to create more visibility and reach new customers.

What if one of your biggest sales opportunities isn’t online at all? In this episode, I break down why Gen Z is heading back to physical stores and what that means for product-based businesses. I talk about why in-person experiences still matter, how getting your products in front of real people can create opportunities beyond your website, and why your website and email list should still be the hub of your business. Tune in to see where you can create more opportunities to sell in real life, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Are you worried that you have to keep your prices low to compete with big box stores, overseas sellers, or platforms like Temu? In this episode, I’m breaking down why the end of the $800 de minimis exemption could create new opportunities for product-based businesses while also affecting the costs of some imports. I talk about why you shouldn’t compete on price, how your brand and customer experience can set you apart, and why raising your prices could actually help you sell more. I also share what to look at now to protect your profitability and prepare for what’s ahead. Tune in to learn how to protect your profitability, strengthen your brand, and build a product business that doesn't depend on being the cheapest option.

Are you constantly working in your product business but still feel like there’s never enough time to get everything done? In this episode, I share how to stop letting your to-do list and daily demands control your schedule. I break down how to create a weekly rhythm around your goals, choose where to focus your time and energy, and build more consistency into the work that actually moves your business forward. I also talk about my 15-Minute CEO Review and the questions you can use to get clear on what’s working, what needs your attention, and what can help move sales forward. Tune in to discover how a 15-minute weekly review can change the way you run your business.

Is your product business growing, but your inventory and shipping are starting to take over your home? In this episode, I sit down with Katerina Cirilli, CEO of Saltbox, to talk about what happens when your business outgrows the space and systems that got you started. We break down how co-warehousing can give you dedicated space for inventory, access to shipping and fulfillment resources, and flexible support as your order volume changes. Tune in to discover what your next operational step could look like and how to scale without letting fulfillment take over your business and your life.

Could your product business run for a week without you? In this episode, I break down the 3 systems that allow your business to keep moving when you aren't the one making every decision, watching every number, or driving every sale. I share how to give your team clear decision-making guardrails, build a CEO dashboard that lets you quickly see how your business is doing, and create sales processes that keep revenue moving without you being the person responsible for every sale. Tune in to learn how to build the systems that give you more freedom, create more ownership across your team, and create a business that can support the life you built it for.    

How prepared is your product business if your biggest sales channel suddenly stops working the way it used to? In this episode, I break down what happened with QVC, why losing customers and carrying massive debt can expose the risks of relying too heavily on one sales channel, and what product-based business owners can learn from it. I dive into the warning signs to watch, the customer metrics that can reveal a shift early, and why diversification matters before you need it. Tune in to learn how to stay agile, diversify before you need to, and build a brand that can keep growing wherever your customers go.

What happens when your biggest sales channel changes the rules? In this episode, I break down the revolt among Amazon sellers and why their fight over fees, advertising costs, and shrinking margins is a bigger lesson for every product-based business owner. I dive into why relying too heavily on Amazon, Etsy, or any other third-party platform can leave you vulnerable, why healthy profit margins give you more room to navigate changes you can't control, and why I've been teaching multiple sales channels since the beginning of The Product Boss. Tune in to learn how to diversify your sales channels, build your own email list and website, and create a product business that can keep growing even when the platforms around you change.