How to Sell Online

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Over 11,000 Orders Shipped in Less Than a Year… …and Hitting 70k in Sales in a Single Month?! Feb 08, 2022

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Starting an online store is exciting and fun…and a little bit scary.

Starting an online store in Canada to sell to customers in the United States…is tricky.

But Khalpana Vel has taken every single step in stride. She started slow, had a few bumps, but went back to her roots to create a successful seasonal business. Then she jumped into selling year-round…and learned she could do it from halfway around the globe.

Today this wife, mom of two, and former art teacher joins me on the podcast to share what she’s learned and what’s next for her and her business, Amaze-It.com.

Listen now for the details.

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Shop Khalpana’s website: Amaze-It.com

Find her store on Facebook: @amazeit

Follow Amaze It on Instagram: @amazeit

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How to Tell Your Story Better Feb 01, 2022

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I absolutely love launching and running successful online stores.

It’s kind of my comfort zone.

Ditto with helping people create their own online stores.

What I absolutely do NOT love, however, is public speaking. I know I’m not alone in this fear.

The idea of standing up there in front of people who are looking at you and waiting for you to share a message they need to hear. It makes me get lightheaded just thinking about it.

But I’ve been asked to speak at events and conferences about what I do and how others can do the same thing. The first time…was horrible. The second time wasn’t quite as bad. And the third time…I did okay.

When it comes to sharing our stories—whether it’s on a stage or on our websites or doing a Facebook Live—can be difficult for anyone. But if we want to serve people with our products or information, we need to try.

Today, Colin Boyd is joining me on the Because I Can podcast. Colin works with some of the biggest names out there—speakers who inspire thousands, if not millions, every year. He helps them tell their stories so they can serve their audiences in a bigger, better way.

If you own your own ecommerce business—or any business for that matter—Colin’s wisdom will help you move it forward.

Hit play, and let’s go!

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Check out Colin’s website: ColinBoyd.co (Nope! Not a typo—that’s .co!)

Follow Colin on Instagram: @colinboyd

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5 Things to Include in a Return Policy for Your Online Store Jan 25, 2022

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Returns are part of running a product-based online business. It’s just a fact. And if you’re just starting your store, the thought can be pretty scary.

But product returns don’t have to be. Not if you’re prepared for them.

In this episode of the Because I Can Life podcast, I share 5 things to include in a return policy for your online store (plus an extra one that I’ve found is awesome.)

Each item is very practical—and every single one is designed to protect your business while making sure your customers feel valued.

Plus, in this episode I share exactly what led to me creating a return policy for my very first company.

I’ll tell you that more than a decade after this incident happened, I am still incredibly GRATEFUL to the customer who reached out to me to tell—and show—me where my company had let her down. It completely changed how I looked at return policies and customer service.

And it all begins with some simple pieces of metal.

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Start an Online Store With Handmade Products Jan 18, 2022

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I love, love, LOVE getting to hear other entrepreneurs’ stories. Seriously, it’s so gratifying to get to learn about and share their journeys here on my podcast.

This one is no different.

I had the chance to talk with Kacey Beal, owner of Holly & Liz, about how she started her online store, how she decided what to sell, and how far she’s come since day one.

You’re going to get so dang much out of this one if you’re thinking about…

…creating or growing an online store selling handmade items.

…building an ecommerce company that caters to wholesale clients.

…starting or expanding a product-based online store.

Basically, if you’re doing anything related to ecommerce, this episode has something awesome for you.

Additional Resources

Check out Kacey’s website: HollyandLiz.com

Follow Kacey’s Instagram: @holly.and.liz

See what’s new on Facebook: @HollyandLiz

Connect with Alison:

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From Birthday Money to a Millionaire by 15! Jan 11, 2022

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So….one of the things that I preach from the rooftops is that you don’t have to have a big “Shark Tank” idea to have a successful business. No prototypes, no proof of concept, none of that.

But today on my podcast, I’m totally talking about someone who DID go on Shark Tank and who absolutely blew my mind.

His name is Trey Brown, and he is the founder of the very cool fashion brand SPERGO. And his story had me absolutely jumping up and down for joy.

Why? Because he started with what he had—a whopping $178 in birthday money—and built a premium, very profitable brand.

You are soooooo going to love, love, LOVE this one.

And…if you’ve been thinking or about starting an online store, I have big news.

Right now, I’m doing my FREE 5-Day Sprint to help you find your perfect product to sell. I go live every day with you for 5 days to provide ideas, answer questions, and share how you can get your online store started now.

As of the date I post this, it is Day 2 of the sprint, and you most definitely have time to jump in. But you do need to hustle.

So after taking a listen to this episode of the podcast and celebrating some serious teenpreneur success, head to FindYourPerfectProduct.com to sign up and gain entrance to our private Facebook Group. You’ll also be able to watch yesterday’s training to make sure you have everything you need. And again, there is zero cost to you; you just invest your time and commitment.

And as always, please comment, like, subscribe…or heck—do all three! I really appreciate your support.

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5-Day Sprint Sign Up: FindYourPerfectProduct.com

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4 Things You Can Do to Add Positivity to Your Life and Business Jan 04, 2022

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Imagine for a moment that you’re in your mid-20s. You’re doing great in your career, you’re getting promotion after promotion—things are looking pretty dang bright.

Then comes a fall that results in you sustaining a TBI, or traumatic brain injury. You are told that you only have a 30% chance of surviving the injury. Your brain won’t function properly and your face is paralyzed. You suffer a stroke LITERALLY from laughing. (No joke.)

How on earth do you come back from that…

…much less find POSITIVITY and JOY in your life and work?

I mean, I’m thinking more than a few of us would sit right down and enjoy a pretty dang well deserved pity party and say several “why me’s?”, right?

Wait until you meet my guest on the Because I Can Life podcast today.

Her name is Trinity Luzader and she has been through all of this and more.

The thing is—she didn’t give up and didn’t give in to self-pity. With her absolute belief that her thoughts control her future, she has lived her life with hope and is one of the most positive people I’ve ever met.

Listen in as Trinity and I talk business, pre-sales, positivity…and NINE THOUSAND SCRUNCHIES!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

From hurt to hope—and refusing to be a victim (03:28)

Happy go lucky (07:51)

“You control your future with your thoughts.” (08:48)

Everyone gets tired sometimes (12:12)

A LOT of scrunchies (14:45)

You can still get sales with a C+ site (19:15)

Happy Lily Boutique (20:22)

Making money while on vacation with Buy-In (21:19)

Different groups, different strategies (24:32)

Remember your why (26:36)

Trinity’s “start” story—and bringing joy (28:24)

Additional Resources

Shop with Trinity: HappyLilyBoutique.com

On Instagram: @happylilyboutique

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The Best Daily Planner for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs Dec 28, 2021

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Okay, back in the day (which basically means pre-smart phone) pretty much everybody had a planner.

People like Stephen J. Covey made daily planners pretty much a necessity for anyone who wanted to stay organized and be successful. Until…keeping calendars and notes on your phone became “the thing.”

But you wanna know a secret? There are still a lot of us who prefer paper daily and monthly planners…and a bunch more who are starting to.

I think part of it is just the process of writing things down. It’s powerful. And can we just be honest and say that a break from electronics is good for our brain?

I created the Because I Can daily planner specifically for ecommerce entrepreneurs like me. It incorporates goal planning, monthly and daily planning, life balance stuff, dreaming—everything that we do as business builders.

It’s probably not a secret that I wondered how it would work for other people, too. Fortunately, it’s been a big success for so many others—including Alix Trabucco, who is joining me on the Because I Can Life podcast.

She’s talking about her entrepreneurial journey, how she uses her daily planner in a variety of ways, how her teenage son uses the planner…and what’s next for them both.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Get yourself a free planner! (01:15)

Meet Alix (06:20)

Quick story time (10:53)

The big switch (15:12)

Why using the planner works! (17:45)

What are YOUR power hours? (20:43)

How Alix uses her planner (23:34)

It's all about building habits (27:18)

"Don't hesitate," says Alix (30:25)

Tips from Alix (33:35)

Top takeaways (36:21)

Additional Resources

Check out Alix’s website: LifeisSocks.com

Follow Alix’s Instagram: @LifeisSocksShop

Connect with Alison:

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Life as an Entrepreneur in 2021: Be Kind, Rewind Dec 21, 2021

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Join me as I take a look in the rearview mirror at 2021 and all that it brought in this segment of my Podcast I’m calling “Be Kind, Rewind.”

Now I’m going to be COMPLETELY honest when I tell you that I can’t even believe it’s time for one of these.

I kinda keep thinking that Easter was last week. (Spoiler alert! It wasn’t!)

So #nosuprise, I really can’t believe that Blockbuster has pretty much been gone for about a decade. Because what the heck? (Not talking to you, Bend, Oregon! Stay strong, my friends!)

The thing is, I’m kind of in love with the whole idea of the Blockbuster mantra “Be Kind, Rewind.” Long story short, I think we all need to be a little bit nicer to ourselves and others when we look back.

As I recently heard, the only judge around here is Judy and she’s not in court right now, so let’s not be so judgy mcjudgerton about ourselves. Can I get an “amen” on that?

So click the download button, take a listen, and find out what 2021 taught me. I’d love to know what your big lessons are, too—so be sure to leave ‘em in the comments.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

The great bathroom remodel saga (04:38)

Rediscovering that less equals far more (07:48)

Scaring the crud out of myself (12:48)

The funnel flop (15:40)

Brain fog (19:31)

Great digital drama, Batman! (21:28)

Icing on the cake (25:12)

The wrap-up (26:52)

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3 Steps You Can Take to Deal With Negative Reviews Dec 07, 2021

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Every now and again I can’t help but humming the “Why You Gotta Be So Mean” song from T Swift…especially when I scroll through the negative reviews I’ve received.

But negative online reviews are kind of part of the whole ecommerce gig.

Sometimes the reviews are honestly written and have the best intent behind them.

Others…?

Yeah, not so much.

In today’s Because I Can Life episode, I’m digging into all sorts of things about online reviews, like:

3 steps you can take to deal with negative reviews;
My desire to normalize negative reviews;
Why online store owners need to avoid internalizing negative reviews;
What you should consider when you leave a review…

…and why some people should never be allowed into National Parks. (Surprising tangent, I know.)

So kick back and give it a listen—and give it a review (hopefully not a negative one!) if you like what you hear.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

National parks slander? (01:20)

Negative reviews are normal! (03:04)

Sharing more negative reviews (04:50)

Just delete those comments (07:07)

Address the comments appropriately (07:47)

Take the high road (09:02)

Don't take these reviews personally (09:47)

Put a barrier between you and the comments (11:04)

A few examples (13:01)

More reviews for you (15:10)

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How to Start an Online Boutique (and Why It’s Okay to Be Bad at Something New) Nov 30, 2021

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When we were kids, it usually didn’t phase us to try new things—I mean, childhood is a time when we’re always learning, right? And for the most part, if we don’t get it right, we just dust ourselves off and try again.

As adults, however, we don’t tend to give ourselves the same kind of grace. We want to get things right the first time.

That’s why I loved my conversation with Darlene Turner, who was one of the first people who joined my 0-$100K Program.

In this episode of the podcast, Darlene shares her journey launching and growing her online boutique, CrushOnThis.net—and what she’s learned along the way (including why it’s okay to be bad at something new.)

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

How we met (00:49)

Wanting her own business (02:45)

What school doesn’t teach you (03:47)

“I wanted someone that had done it” (04:48)

Getting started (05:49)

Finding inspiration (07:11)

Crush on That, Crush on This (08:48)

Too much inventory (09:50)

Learning on deal sites (12:12)

Going live on Facebook (14:20)

It takes as long as it takes (22:28)

Learning to be bad again (25:44)

Home “studio” (27:48)

Facebook groups and pages (28:29)

Comment Sold (31:50)

Don’t attach an outcome (33:06)

Wanting a connection (36:38)

Top takeaways (40:45)

Additional Resources

Shop with Darlene: CrushOnThis.net

Facebook: @crushonthis.net

On Instagram: @crushonthis

Connect with Alison:

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Instagram: @alisonjprince

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alisonjprince/

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