LISTEN TO THIS EPIODE IF YOU HAVE A HANDMADE PRODUCT & YOU ARE READY TO TURN YOUR BRAND INTO A MANUFACTURED BRAND BUT ARE NERVOUS

After working with hundreds of handmade business owners over the years, I’ve seen the same breaking point again and again: your business starts to grow, but your capacity doesn’t. Suddenly, you’re spending 80% of your time producing instead of actually running your business

In this rapid fire coaching episode, I’m answering the most common questions I get about manufacturing. From “how do I even find a manufacturer?” to “will my customers care if it’s not handmade anymore?”

We’re cutting through every misconception and giving you clarity on when, why, and how to make the shift (if it’s right for you). Because manufacturing isn’t about losing your craft… it’s about gaining the time and freedom to scale

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real reason most handmade brands hit a plateau and what to do before you burn out

• How to know if it’s time to stop producing everything yourself

• The biggest myths about manufacturing (quality, ethics, and cost) debunked

• When it makes sense to hire help vs outsource production entirely

• What to look for when choosing a manufacturer that aligns with your values

• How to protect quality and brand integrity when you scale production

• Why manufacturing can actually make you more creative and inspired

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Topics we discuss: small business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, small business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus

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LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT SOME OF MY BIGGEST LESSONS OF WHAT IT TAKES TO GROW A PRODUCT BASED BUSINESS

We’re hitting a major milestone…400 episodes of the Small Business Growth Podcast!

After six years of consulting hundreds of founders, seeing behind the curtain of household name brands, and helping product based businesses go from scrappy startup to category leader, I’ve learned one truth: strategy matters, but who you become as a founder matters more

In this episode, I’m pulling from everything I’ve seen, taught, and lived. The mindset shifts, daily habits, and hard truths that actually build lasting brands. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the ones who make it from the ones who stall, this is the episode to listen to

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the founder is the biggest variable in a brand’s success and how to step into the CEO your business needs

• How business becomes the ultimate personal growth journey and why every new level brings new challenges

• The balance between fast action and smart execution and how to move with both speed and strategy

• The art and science of brand building blending aesthetics, story, and data driven decisions

• Why even the most successful founders have “burn it all down” days and how they move through them

• Why visibility too soon can hurt your business more than help it

• The truth about the “perfect” brands you see online and what’s actually happening behind the scenes

• Why direct to consumer is still the most powerful growth engine even in a world of retailers, stockists, and marketplaces

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LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT A BREAKDOWN OF HOW THIS CLIENT GOT FOUND BY MAJOR RETAILERS

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at how one of my clients went from feeling completely stagnant, blending in with everyone else in her industry, to landing outreach from Anthropologie within six months

No massive audience. No paid PR firm. No six figure ad budget

Just intentional, strategic moves that elevated her from small business to industry standout

You’ll hear exactly how we rebranded her to look like the premium leader in her space, clarified her message so retailers instantly understood her value, and built visibility that made her discoverable even through AI search

Whether you dream of landing in stores like Anthropologie, Sephora, or Trader Joe’s, or simply want to understand what separates findable brands from forgettable ones, this episode will help you connect the dots between strong brand foundations and big brand opportunities

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The three brand pillars that make retailers want to reach out to you

• How we repositioned a small business to lead its category with authority and recognition

• The simple rebrand elements that create instant shelf appeal

• Why branding isn’t about looking pretty, it’s about signaling trust and authority

• How to craft messaging that buyers and consumers both connect with

• Why visibility and searchability are the new gatekeepers of retail success (especially with AI)

• What major retailers like Anthropologie actually look for when evaluating brands

• The surprising truth: what she didn’t have, and why you can do this too

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