We hear false stories being told all the time. Future product bosses repeat such self-fulfilling limitations as a means to explain away their perceived lack of ability to take their business to the next level. But not every story we tell ourselves is true. Let’s break some of those tall tales down into bite-sized truth nuggets.
Sep 17
773. The Temu Pricing Shift Every Product Business Owner Should Know
Are you worried that you have to keep your prices low to compete with big box stores, overseas sellers, or platforms like Temu? In this episode, I’m breaking down why the end of the $800 de minimis exemption could create new opportunities for product-based businesses while also a ... Show More
18m 14s
Sep 3
771. Could Your Business Handle 3X the Sales? Here’s What to Fix First with Saltbox CEO Katerina Cirilli
Is your product business growing, but your inventory and shipping are starting to take over your home? In this episode, I sit down with Katerina Cirilli, CEO of Saltbox, to talk about what happens when your business outgrows the space and systems that got you started. We break do ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2025
How to Build a Real Business in the Creator Economy: Q&A With Top Creators
In this episode, I sit down with some of the top creators using Stan (garyvee.com/stan) to talk about building real businesses in the new creator economy. We go deep on how to pick the path that actually excites you, why reinvesting profits beats buying dumb sh*t, and how to hire ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2023
SPI 705: The Keys to Building a 6-Figure Niche Business in 2023-2024
<p>#705 Too often, creators focus on profit instead of the value they provide. So what is the first step toward building a successful business? It's making sure your products actually work and proving it! My returning guest, Mark Wills, is a perfect example of applying a serve-fi ... Show More
40m 49s
Jun 2024
151 | Why Your Money Mindset is Holding Your Jewelry Business Back & the REAL PROBLEM your jewelry solves for your customers with Kaylor Betts
<p dir="ltr">Today, we're talking all about your money mindset and why it might be keeping you perpetually poor as a business owner. If you're ready to shift your approach to money and welcome more abundance into your life and business, this episode is for you. Kaylor Betts, a to ... Show More
1h 8m
<p>When things get busy, it’s sometimes easy to forget that being in business is about making money. </p>
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<p>So here is your reminder to get into the money-making mentality this week. </p>
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<p>Because sometimes we forget. Social media is fantastic, and engaging c ... Show More