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242 – How Product Creation Evolves from Idea to a Business with Pamela Gort of Blingzy™

242 – How Product Creation Evolves from Idea to a Business with Pamela Gort of Blingzy™

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


242 – How Product Creation Evolves from Idea to a Business with Pamela Gort of Blingzy™

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Blingzy™ is the clever way to store or bring your bling wherever you go. It's a unique jewelry carrier solution that is made of a patented combination of materials - a gorgeous fabric on the outside and a special grippy liner on the inside.
It all started just 5 years ago when Pamela lost her job. She decided to make a huge career shift toward giving back in a more personal way. So she founded Simply Sown, a for-purpose, socially conscious business.
Its purpose is to provide flexible sewing income opportunities for women in need. The tagline, "sewing seeds of kindness," reinforces the ripple effect of women helping women.
She wanted to launch her jewelry carrier invention, Blingzy™, but needed the right someone to sew it.
Fortuitously, she met Sr. Jean and Sr. Sheila from Hope House at a garage sale where they were selling a sewn tote bag. It was a magical meeting and they became Pamela's first partner.
The run a safe house for trafficked women and four of the women sew Blingzy™.
Business Building InsightsIf you don't start your engine with why, you won't get anywhere. When you start with understanding your reason behind your mission, everything else will follow.
When a business idea comes to mind, think about whether the product can be made affordably and sell at a price that gives you a solid profit margin.
Always be open to changes and improvements throughout your business. Think of how this can apply to your product design, production and packaging.
Focus groups are important as you consider the pricing of your product.
You may feel you have a great product, but make sure there's a market for it through testing and feedback before moving forward with your plan.
Demonstrating your product at a craft or trade show helps people understand its value and use.
Be tangle-free. Get rid of the fears, doubts, self-limiting beliefs and all the stuff that keeps you from being your authentic self.

Resources Mentionedhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/ (Survey Monkey)
https://try.simplehabit.com/ (Simple Habit)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mantra-daily-affirmations/id1202851636 (Mantra)
Contact Linkshttp://www.blingzy.com (Website)
https://facebook.com/bringmybling (Facebook)
https://www.instagram.com/blingzyusa/ (Instagram)
https://twitter.com/blingzyusa (Twitter)
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pamelagort/ (Pinterest)
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Thanks so much! Sue
 
 
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
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.