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    Proof to Product

    Ranked in the top 1% of ALL podcasts, the Proof to Product podcast is your trusted resource for sustainable business growth – especially if you make and sell physical products!

    Join Katie Hunt, each week as she shares strategies & solutions to enhance your sales & marketing so that you’re building a business that supports your best life.

    If you’ve ever asked yourself can I make money selling physical products? Am I ready to sell my products wholesale to stores like Target, Anthropologie, Nordstrom or Barnes & Noble? When should I consider hiring a sales team or sales reps? Can I really turn my passion into profits? Whether you’re a just starting out on your business journey or you’ve been at it a while growing an empire, this show is for you.

    Proof to Product is like on-demand business school for product sellers spanning a wide range of industries. Whether you’re in home decor, apparel, beauty, food & beverage, hand-made items, jewelry, consumer gifts or the stationery world, you’ll gather new ideas each week to help you grow your profit, build your team and lead with integrity.

    Host Katie Hunt and her guests bring you actionable ways to expand your product line, manufacturing overseas, optimize your e-commrce websites on Shopify, Faire, Etsy, Abound, Tundra, Squarespace or in brick & mortar locations. How to start or scale wholesale sales including pitching stores, wholesale outreach, trade show exhibition, working with sales reps, managing inventory, warehousing product, sales systems, wholesale follow-up strategies and working with key accounts. Marketing strategies for small businesses including content creation, leveraging tik tok and instagram tactics without feeling burned out, why you can’t rely solely on social media for sales and why email marketing systems on platforms like Klaviyo, Flodesk and Active Campaign are so powerful. Listen in as Katie and our guest experts help you strategize and tackle your biggest business goals.

    Host Katie Hunt brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurship. Since 2011, she’s helped thousands of product brands get their products on the shelves of their favorite retail stores through her Paper Camp program (www.prooftoproduct.com/papercamp). Prior to that she worked in the corporate world for over a decade leading business development and marketing teams. She has two MBAs – one in finance and one in marketing. And, she owned & operated her own product based business for over 8 years, selling her products to stores throughout the world from her garage. Katie knows the struggles you face as a product based business and she’s here to pull back the curtain and share her best kept secrets so that you don’t have to learn things the hard way.

    Find our free trainings & resources for product based business owners at www.prooftoproduct.com/resources

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    214 | Leaving a Corporate Career with Desiree Perez, Paper Anchor Aug 24, 2021
    Show notes

    Considering making an exit from your corporate career? If you feel like you're almost ready to make that jump then you'll want to take a listen to this episode to know exactly what to prepare for as you make the leap!

    In this week's episode, I chat with Desiree Perez of Paper Anchor. Desiree made this transition herself in January of 2021 and she takes us through her journey of how she knew she was ready to do it, how her experience has been so far and what she's preparing for now as she is in the process of hiring her first employee.

    You'll learn:

    • How to know when you're ready to take on your business full time
    • What to prepare for when making the transition
    • Tips for hiring your first employee

    For full show notes, resources and a transcription, please head to BIT.LY/PTPEp214

    For more support with your marketing & sales strategies, check out LABS at http://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs

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    213 | 4 Ways To Increase Your Product Profit Margins With Katie Hunt Aug 17, 2021
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    Are you ready to put money back into your pocket? In this episode, I am uncovering how you can do just that by increasing your products' profit margins.

    I will walk you through everything that you need to know about profit margins from a micro-level. As a business owner, you'll want to observe the profit margins for many reasons but it can be especially important when it comes to knowing what sells, what should be discontinued and to help fuel your strategic decision-making.

    You'll learn:

    • What profit margins are
    • Why you should pay attention to your products' profit margins
    • 4 ways that you can increase your product profit margins

    For full show notes, resources and a transcription, please head to BIT.LY/PTPEp213

    For more support with your wholesale marketing & sales strategies, check out Paper Camp at http://www.prooftoproduct.com/papercamp

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    212 | The Art of Storytelling for Your Business with Michelle Knight, Brandmerry Aug 10, 2021
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    Storytelling is such a powerful way to connect with your customers. Our current and prospective customers want to know the people behind the brand, why you make the products you do and what your brand stands for.

    In this week's all new episode of Proof to Product, I chat with Michelle Knight of Brandmerry. She takes us on the path to discovering how to create a more authentic connection with our customers through storytelling; and how this type of marketing will provide you with more income and impact.

    You'll learn:

    Common mistakes & misconceptions to avoid

    5 types of storytelling you should be using in your marketing

    2 key components for successful storytelling

    For full show notes, resources and a transcription, please head to BIT.LY/PTPEp212

    For more support with your marketing & sales strategies, check out LABS: http://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs

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    211 | Why She Hired a Graphic Designer to Create Her Product Line with Ashley Brown, Routine & Things Aug 03, 2021
    Show notes

    One big lesson I learned over the past year: the importance of routines! I crave a routine and to be honest, before now, I don't know if I ever realized how deeply I needed routines. When we were thrown into the pandemic and our school, work and household routines were constantly in flux, I saw the influence that routines had.

    In this episode, I'm chatting with routine expert, host of the Routine & Things Podcast and founder of Routine & Things, Ashley Brown. Routine & Things is a product based business company that equips women to consistently live their happiest life one routine at a time. She opens up about how she began this business based on her personal struggles as a stay-at-home mom.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    Ashley's inspiration behind starting Routine & Things

    Her original goal for starting her podcast

    The story of her initial launch of the product line in 2020

    How she found her graphic designer

    Her tips for building connections with the media

    How she overcame imposter syndrome

    The Mother's Day giveback program they did with She Rises

    Why she decided to go all-in on the product side

    The struggle of running a product based and serviced based business simultaneously

    How LABS has supported Ashley in making her product line a priority

    Ashley's plans for growth and what she's working on next

    FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES AND A TRANSCRIPT, HEAD TO https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/why-she-hired-a-graphic-designer-to-create-her-product-line-with-ashley-brown-routine-things

    SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT

    Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.​ Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.

    ​Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs

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    From the Archives | Wholesale sales tools & sales reps with Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary Jul 27, 2021
    Show notes

    Kimberley is the New York sales representative for Crow + Canary. During her 15+ year career in the stationery industry, Kimberley has worked at Crane & Co., Kate's Paperie, as well as two of her own independent boutiques. She got her start running a letterpress studio, and has since worked all sides of the business – manufacturing, wholesaling, custom printing, multi-unit retail, buying, merchandising, and now repping. Kimberley's vast experience in the industry provides a unique and valuable perspective. On today's episode Kimberley talks about the role of sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    [01:00] Kimberley's rich background in the stationery industry. [04:30] Meeting Carina Muray, her now boss, through Twitter.[07:30] Overview of a sales rep's role.[10:00] Tips for reaching out to retailers.[11:30] Keep track of contacts you meet & jot down details you can use in follow up.[12:30] What to end to retailers you're woo-ing.[13:00] Refining your line & honing in on your unique aesthetic[14:00] Why catalogs are important if you're selling wholesale[20:00] Line sheets vs catalogs[22:00] Releasing your products when buyers are buying[26:00] The importance of giving back to our industry[29:30] Kimberley is a champion for independent shops, only shops local.[32:30] How our experiences and interests shape us in our work.[36:00] Too much 'busy' in our lives.

    For full show notes and resources, head to: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/009-wholesale-sales-tools-sales-reps-with-kimberley-yurkiewicz-crow-canary

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    ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:

    Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

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    From the Archives | How to create a wholesale resource page with Katie Hunt Jul 20, 2021
    Show notes

    Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp dives deeper into how to create a wholesale resource section on your website, something she and Rhonda Warren talked about briefly on episode 61. Katie shares what to include in your resource center, how to structure things and why it is important to make it easy for your wholesale customers to buy. Listen to Episode 61 Here: http://tradeshowcamp.com/prooftoproduct061/ For full show notes and resources, head to:

    https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/how-to-create-a-wholesale-resource-page-with-katie-hunt

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    Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

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    From the Archives | Strategies for pitching wholesale buyers with Rebekah Tennis, Wild Ink Press Jul 13, 2021
    Show notes

    Rebekah Tennis is the founder of Wild Ink Press, a letterpress studio and retail storefront located in northern California. Rebekah started Wild Ink Press in 2009 and was part of our very first Tradeshow Bootcamp class in 2011. The Wild Ink Press brand offers witty and pretty greeting cards, stationery, and other paper goods that can be found in hundreds of retail shops nationwide including the Container Store, Papyrus, and Paper Source.

    On today's episode, Rebekah talks about the power of slow, organic growth and why it's okay to not have all your ducks in a row when you're starting out. She also shares her thoughts on responsiveness, reliability, and why she likes sending catalogs and samples to prospective wholesale buyers.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • How Wild Ink Press got its start and what lead Rebekah to starting her own business
    • How she first got started with greeting cards
    • When she first hired a team member and how the Wild Ink Press team grew from there
    • The catalyst for wanting to open up the retail shop and the benefits it provides
    • How her wholesale marketing and outreach has changed due to the retail shop
    • The way she decides if she wants to carry someone's work
    • How long she recommends waiting to reach out to a retailer after you've mailed them a catalog and your samples
    • Her schedule for sending out catalogs
    • How she nurtures relationships with the stores that she's working with as a manufacturer
    • The way that she manages her business life and her family life
    • How she handles times of transition in her business
    • The advice she would give to someone just starting out in a product based business
    • What's next for Wild Ink Press

    For Full Show Notes and Resources, head to https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/040-strategies-for-pitching-wholseale-buyers-with-rebekah-tennis-wild-ink-press

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    ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:

    Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

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    From the Archives | The Hourly Rate of Exhibiting at a Trade Show with Katie Hunt Jul 06, 2021
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    Hey friends, when you're building your wholesale business there's no doubt that you'll be headed to trade shows to get your product out there and in front of the right buyers. The reality is, trade shows are expensive and you don't want to waste a single minute while exhibiting.

    In this episode, I reverse engineer what it really costs to exhibit at a trade show from an hourly rate perspective. This will help you to realize how much every hour counts while exhibiting and the importance of using your time to connect with others, write orders and doing market research. It's not the time to be admiring other people's products or talking to your booth neighbors (there's plenty of time to do that during break down or set up or even after hours). I talk about why you need to know your numbers, how Paper Camp helps attendees to know where to save money and where to splurge during shows and the importance of preparation.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • Thinking about trade show expenses from an hourly rate perspective
    • A breakdown of how much it costs per hour to exhibit
    • Why you need to stay in your booth when exhibiting at tradeshows
    • The importance of knowing your numbers
    • How Paper Camp helps you become aware of where to save and where to splurge on shows
    • Why you should be prepared before investing in trade shows

    For full show notes and resources, head to bit.ly/PTPep142

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    ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT:

    Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

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    From the Archives | Product Diversification and Scaling Wholesale with Alex Gagne of Chez Gagne Jun 29, 2021
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    Today on Proof to Product we're welcoming Paper Camp Alum, and founder of Chez Gagne, Alex Gagne! Alex attended our Paper Camp Conference back in February of 2015 before debuting her wholesale line at the National Stationery Show. Since then, Alex has gone on to expand her product offering, add new team members, and achieve her vision for the Chez Gagne brand.

    Chez Gagne is a paper and gift brand that offers greeting cards, wine and spirit tags, mugs, wine glasses, candles, and rocks glasses. Alex currently sells to 1,500 stores throughout the world, works with sales reps nationally, and exhibited at six trade shows this winter alone. With more than 93% of Alex's annual revenue coming from wholesale, much of her time is spent planning, prepping and traveling across the country for trade shows.

    On today's episode, Alex is sharing with us how she does it all. We talk about how greeting cards became more than just her creative outlet and how Alex made the jump from paper goods to other products. We also how Alex decides which new product categories to pursue, challenges she faced in her business journey and key factors to Chez Gagne's exponential growth.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    • Why Alex switched from software to stationery
    • How she decides to move forward with a product line
    • Her theory on making things nice or funny
    • Incorporating optics and organization into merchandising
    • Alex's process for research, development, manufacturing and pricing
    • Why everything Alex produces is something she uses
    • The importance of managing your margins
    • Challenges of storing hard goods vs stationery
    • Tactics for mitigating risk and designing sustainable products
    • How Alex grew to 1,500 active accounts in 4 years
    • Future plans and products Alex has in the works

    FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES AND A TRANSCRIPT, HEAD TO https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/product-diversification-and-scaling-wholesale-with-alex-gagne-of-chez-gagne

    SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT

    Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.​ Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.

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    210 | How 2 Months on Tiktok Led to 40% Rise in Website Traffic & 25%+ Increase in Sales With Kyle Sommer, Sommer Letter Co Jun 22, 2021
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    Dream with me for a moment: what could happen if you committed to posting daily on TikTok for 2 months straight? Could you perhaps significantly grow your visibility, traffic to your website and even sales?

    On this episode, I'm talking to Kyle Sommer of Sommer Letter Co. She's someone who did exactly that and her results were pretty incredible. Kyle and I dive deep into her TikTok growth including how she's grown her website traffic by 30%, and increased daily sales by 15%.

    ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

    What Kyle creates at Sommer Letter Co

    Which marketing platforms she focused on pre-TikTok

    What drew her to TikTok and how she got started

    Her experience of TikTok before using it for her business

    Kyle's first TikTok video

    Content that has worked well for her TikTok strategy

    Why she creates longer videos opposed to shorter ones

    Concerns she had before starting her TikTok journey

    How she's found her community on the platform

    Her strategy for including a call to action and leading people to her store

    Kyle's thoughts on repurposing TikToks as Instagram Reels

    What she measures to make sure the ROI on her time is worth it

    Her experience with growing her business slowly and intentionally

    How she's incorporated her slow growth philosophy into what she creates on TikTok

    Misconceptions people have about TikTok

    Advice for getting started on TikTok for your business

    Her core messaging on TikTok

    What she's working on next

    FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES AND A TRANSCRIPT, HEAD TO BIT.LY/PTPEP209

    SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT

    Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.​ Inside Proof to Product LABS, you'll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.

    ​Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs

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