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087 – Pampering with Purpose with Regina Disilvestro of RD Alchemy

087 – Pampering with Purpose with Regina Disilvestro of RD Alchemy

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


087 – Pampering with Purpose with Regina Disilvestro of RD Alchemy

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Since 2003 R.D. Alchemy Natural Products has been freshening the world with a wide selection of over 300 organic, natural products consisting of skincare, body care, aromatherapy, dietary supplements, makeup, and more.
These products are made in house in small batches, bottled and labeled by hand and are 98-100% organic, free from synthetic fragrance, preservatives, colorings, phthalates, sulfates, and are cruelty free.
Their products have been showcased at the Golden Globes and Academy Award shows, numerous local and national magazines, and on videos for eHOW. They also provide wholesale, private label, and custom formulation of products for dozens of companies from the single entrepreneur to larger, international corporations.
You can feel good about purchasing R.D. Alchemy products too as a portion of all profits goes toward research and development of natural treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases via their research facility; Alchemy Research Institute.
The R.D. Alchemy StoryHow Regina’s love of herbs and science led to R.D. Alchemy. [3:24]
Expanding the product line revolved around the need for healthy products. [6:14]
The medicinal aspect of the business. [10:43]
Closing the retail shop to focus of growth in research. [13:38]
Customer retention plan after retail close. [21:07]
Candle Flickering MomentsGroupon doubled the business … BUT! [15:53]
Business Building Insights3 questions to answer when you are creating a product. [7:26]
Planning for the future of your full product line. [9:16]
Managing two diverse sides of the business; retail and research. [13:03]
Working through a difficult situation and rallying the staff. [17:16]
Video’s role in business development. [23:02]
Advice about giving up on your idea. [24:29]
Success TraitRegina says stamina and never giving up is important to building and staying in business. [24:10]
Productivity/Lifestyle ToolList making is key. Not only pen and paper but Regina also uses the Notes App on her phone.
Recommended Reading and Listeninghttp://www.giftbizbook.com ()
http://amzn.to/2gbDbcw (Secrets of Closing the Sale) by Zig Ziglar
Contact Linkshttp://www.rdalchemy.com (Website)
https://facebook.com/rdalchemy (Facebook)
http://facebook.com/GiftBasketBusiness ( )https://www.instagram.com/rdalchemynaturalproducts/ (Instagram)
https://twitter.com/RDAlchemy (Twitter)
https://twitter.com/RDAlchemy ( )https://www.pinterest.com/rdalchemy/ (Pinterest)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-di-silvestro-4579754 (LinkedIn)
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Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.