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    399 – Is Wholesale the Right Sales Strategy for Your Handmade Products? with Katie Hunt

    399 – Is Wholesale the Right Sales Strategy for Your Handmade Products? with Katie Hunt

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    399 – Is Wholesale the Right Sales Strategy for Your Handmade Products? with Katie Hunt

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    Length:
    50 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 3, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Have you ever considered how wholesale can fit into your current business plan?

    Today's show is going to help you decide if selling wholesale is the right choice for your handmade business.

    You may think it isn't right for you, but once you listen to this show - you might discover it's not as out of your reach as you thought!

    Katie Hunt is the founder of Proof to Product, a podcast host, business strategist, and community builder for product-based business owners.

    She brings experience, education, and a love of learning into her programs. She has over 20 years of experience teaching innovative business development and marketing strategies.

    Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan, and executing.
    Is Wholesale The Right Sales Strategy For You?
    In this episode, you'll hear ...

    One weird question to help you decide if wholesale is for you ... or not!
    The important differences between selling direct to consumers and selling wholesale
    How to know if your products are right for wholesale
    The key things you must consider before diving into wholesale
    How to balance selling direct to consumers and wholesale if you want to do both
    What you need to know about wholesale pricing vs consumer pricing
    A simple way to dip your toe into selling wholesale if you're not sure
    Plus tons more helpful information!

    Finally - truly understand if wholesale is the right sales strategy for your business!
    Resources Mentioned

    Is Wholesale Right For You? course
    Tango browser app
    ep 387 Here’s Your Entrance into Wholesale
    GBU Topic Directory
    Inspired! Daily Planner
    GBU Merch Shop

    Katie's Contact Links
    Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn



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    Released:
    Dec 3, 2022
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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.