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387 – Here’s Your Entrance into Wholesale (Even as a Young Handmade Small Business) with Amber Christian

387 – Here’s Your Entrance into Wholesale (Even as a Young Handmade Small Business) with Amber Christian

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


387 – Here’s Your Entrance into Wholesale (Even as a Young Handmade Small Business) with Amber Christian

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Sep 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, we’re talking wholesale but in a way that’s different from any discussions we’ve had before. This one is going to open your eyes to new possibilities for your business.

You may have thought your business is too new or small to consider this selling option. But not necessarily so!

In fact, what you’ll learn in this episode is a way to get your business into the https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/pivoting-in-business (wholesale arena) with guidance and structure specially designed for you – the smaller handmade product maker specifically.

Because the https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/how-to-attract-customers (holidays) are approaching so quickly, I bumped this interview up to get this information into your hands in time for you to take action on it for this holiday season.

Huge potential awaits. So without further delay, let’s dive in!

Amber Christian is the new owner of both Stockabl and Handmade Seller magazine. She comes from a technology background, having spent over 20 years implementing technology solutions.

Given that, she brings her https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/lynnesomerman (finance), supply chain, and technology insights and expertise to our handmade product community. In fact, her career has been spent bridging the gap between different industries and functions and she sees lots of potential within the whole landscape of handmade.

She's told by many she has an innate ability to make boring topics pretty fun!
How To Get Started With Wholesale
Listen to the full episode to discover:

How to establish your https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/build-your-online-presence (retail presence)

When is the right time to get into wholesale?

The essential basics you need to nail before you try wholesale

The right type of business that supports wholesale https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/how-much-should-you-price-your-product (pricing)

How to educate the retailer on selling your products

Which products are right for wholesale?

The importance of making things easy for retailers

And lots more!



Tune in now to learn exactly how you can get started with wholesale now - even if your business is new or small!
Resources Mentioned

https://handmadeseller.com/ (Handmade Seller Magazine)

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/boost (Sign Up For A FREE Boost!)



Amber's Contact Links
https://stockabl.com (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/stockabl (Facebook) | https://instagram.com/shopstockabl (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlchristian/ (LinkedIn)
Be part of the newest Gift Biz Opportunities!
The https://go.oncehub.com/GiftBizBash (Gift Biz Bash) offers you the chance to get added visibility for your business - for free. Who can't use that?! But seats are limited. To see the dates and times and to grab your spot, https://go.oncehub.com/GiftBizBash (click here).

A https://go.oncehub.com/giftbiz (Gift Biz Boost) is a free one-on-one strategy session discussing a part of your business you're trying to grow. Maybe it's the first steps to getting started, or how to attract more sales, whatever your current focus is. You'll leave with actionable steps to "boost" you forward.
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Released:
Sep 10, 2022
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.