Let’s Talk Ship

What happens when you say yes to just about everything in your career? JJ Ignotz, known for her ability to capture stories through her photography, is here to share what saying yes has done for her. From commercial photography to celebrity wedding photography to selling her own art to a local brewery, saying yes and prioritizing community has been the keys to success for JJ. In this conversation,...

When you think of Eczema, you may think of a rash that babies or kids can develop. Or maybe you or someone in your life has Eczema so you know it doesn't necessarily go away or get better with age. That was the case for Stephanie Philpot who has dealt with Eczema her whole life. It wasn't until the COVID pandemic when she lost her job that she started working on a solution for other peop...

From Health Coach to Cookie Queen, the story of Tee Williams and Better Butter Cookie Company started with a passed down recipe and nostalgia. In this episode, I chat with Tee about the nostalgic 1950s inspiration behind her company's branding and why "Ingredients You Can Pronounce" is an important piece of her brand. Tee shares how she got Better Butter Cookie off the ground and th...

Have you ever dreamt up a solution to one of your problems and wondered if it could turn into a viable business? Kate Gaffney did just that with the common problem of how to carry her keys. Avryn Co. was born and hasn't stopped growing since their first sale in 2020. In this episode, I chat with Kate about growing from an Etsy shop to selling from her own website to offering her wristlets and...

Is it possible for a small business to continue to grow with the new tariffs in place? In this episode we chat with Whitney Conard of Conard and Co about the growth of her Vintage Goods business and the changes she making in light of new tariffs. Whitney shares how and why she started her business on Instagram, then found success on Etsy, and eventually opened her own website and an antique booth....

"You have so many options [for shipping]... if your carrier is not working for you, it's time to switch!" We're diving into how to negotiate your shipping prices in this episode of Let's Talk Ship! What you may not know is that every shipping cost is negotiable and NOW (during the summer months) is the perfect time to negotiate. In this episode I share the options and leve...

We're going behind the scenes of my lifestyle and schedule as a 9-2 CEO in this episode of Let's Talk Ship! I'm sharing what I was doing before I started Mrs. Shippie and why I felt called to start a business in the saturated field of shipping! We dive into the systems I'm implementing to scale Mrs. Shippie while maintaining the working hours I have as a mom to teenagers. What...

The summer months are the best time to audit your shipping processes so you can prepare for the busy holiday season. We call this Shipping Shopping Season! In this episode, I'm sharing how you can test different shipping rates, fulfillment platforms, and audit your processes to refine shipping policies during the off-peak summer months. Peak surcharges are coming but you can spend time now ne...

Kasey once wondered if it was possible to continue running her eCommerce business while living full time on the road with her family... In this episode, Kasey, the founder of Red's Gone Green, shares how she has made it work! She breaks down the growth she has seen in the last 10 years and the biggest obstacle she is facing today.  We chat about everything from balancing our roles as business...

Shipping a 30 lb perishable product overnight to Florida is not a cheap thing for Thomas Cattle Company - yet they ship their beef nationwide every Monday!  In this episode, Elizabeth Thomas shares how the family-run ranching business has grown into a direct-to-consumer beef business and the lessons they've learned along the way. From the steep learning curve of shipping nationwide to their d...

Finding success in the cake industry was a childhood dream come true for Elizabeth Solaru. In this episode of Let's Talk Ship, we're chatting with Elizabeth Solaru, a microbiologist turned luxury cake designer and brand consultant. Elizabeth shares her journey to cake success and the crucial role networking and storytelling played. For Elizabeth's Cake Emporium, collaboration and th...

Chocolatier Michiko Marron-Kibbey doesn't shy away from challenging herself and that's exactly what she did when she transitioned from being a teacher in Washington D.C. to attending culinary school in France. Michiko, who is the owner of Deux Cranes Chocolates in California, shares how her Japanese heritage and French training influence her chocolates, known for their unique flavors. We...

New episodes every Tuesday! Connect with your host, Crystal Joyce, on social media @MrsShippie