The eCommerce Maven Podcast

Believe it or not, the holiday season is already halfway done. At this time of the year, you want to make sure that your customers are thinking of your brand when they’re writing their wishlists. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing my tips and tricks for last minute marketing, so you can make the most out of this holiday season! Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/ret...

As you scale your business, you need to have the right systems, policies, and tools in place for your growing team. On this episode, I’m sharing my tips and tricks for managing new employees, from on-boarding to supporting their career development. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-manage-a-team

Establishing a successful brand comes at a cost, but there are always ways to make them a bit lower. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing seven easy branding hacks that don’t break the bank. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/cheap-and-easy-branding-hacks

Running a business is fun, scary, invigorating, and stressful. As an entrepreneur, you need to be at your best mindset to make sure your business succeeds. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing the six things I do regularly to balance the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-deal-with-the-ups-and-downs-of-entrepreneurship

Black Friday is coming up fast. If you haven’t started planning for this peak sales period, don’t worry. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to choosing your promotions, setting up your ads, and making sure you get the most out of the holidays. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/create-your-black-friday-plan-in-2-weeks

As an entrepreneur, fear can be the biggest barrier to reaching your goals. But fear of failure is something that’s inevitable but not insurmountable. This week’s episode shares how you can turn your fear into action so you can achieve any goals you have. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-turn-fear-into-action

E-commerce is great for selling directly to consumers, but there are many benefits to having an in-person retail experience. If wholesaling is not for you, there are tons of other options for your customers to try your products in real life before purchasing. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-sell-in-real-life-without-wholesale

Email is a key channel for communicating with your ideal customers. But with so many different options of email software out there, it’s important to know what to look for to choose the right software for your brand. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/choosing-the-right-email-software

Goal-setting is an essential part of being an entrepreneur, and it’s important to keep practicing it on a daily basis. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing a step-by-step guide on how to set revenue and general business goals and how to actually achieve them. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-achieve-any-goal

Being a successful entrepreneur takes a lot of time and hard work, so it’s not surprising that you can start feeling burnt out. On this week’s episode, I’m sharing 8 things that I do to help me get back on track when I’m feeling unmotivated. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-to-stay-motivated-when-things-are-sucky

Money can be an awkward topic. But when you’re leaving your job to work on your business full-time, paying yourself is definitely something you need to think about. This week, I share my insights on my journey moving from corporate to my start-up, and how I started to pay myself. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-i-started-paying-myself-as-an-entrepreneur

Can you believe it’s already time to start planning for the holidays? This week’s episode explores the different myths that people are sharing about promoting your business during the holiday season, and what you can do instead to make the best out of this busy time. So, have a listen and let me know what you think. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/3-holiday...

Let’s talk about the mental side of entrepreneurship. This week, I’m giving you a preview of Marie Forleo’s new book “Everything is Figureoutable” and sharing my advice on how you can apply it to your business. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/everything-is-figureoutable

Do you feel like your business is in a slump? On this week’s episode, I’m sharing five tips that will help you bounce back and keep growing your business. Read the full show notes here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/reasons-why-your-business-isnt-growing

With the inconsistency of social media algorithms, it can feel difficult to reach your audience and build a community of loyal customers. On this week’s episode, I talk about how to know whether a Facebook group is right for your product-based business, and how to manage its growth. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/should-you-have-a-facebook-group

You never know what obstacles life is going to throw at you. On this week’s episode, I talk about three key strategies to keep managing your business when it feels like the world is against you. Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/managing-your-biz-in-a-personal-crisis

Want to grow your business BIG time this year? Then you've most likely gotta invest in some good people. On this week's episode, I tackle the how and when to hire question - who do you hire first? How can you afford to hire? What should you do with the profits you're making in your business? Read the full show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/how-and-when-to-expand-your-team

Do you hear podcast episodes constantly telling you that you need to grow your list BIGGER and BIGGER? Have you ever had email list size shame? Fear not. Today, I'm breaking down one of the never told secrets about email marketing. Get the resources mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/the-never-before-told-secret-about-email-lists

A wise person once said, that you shouldn't compare your beginning to someone else's middle - and I can't agree more! If you're following my journey online building Encircled and thinking "Wow, how glam is that!", think again! I started SUPER small. And on today's episode, I'm sharing things you didn't likely know about my entrepreneurial journey with the hope of inspiring you to KEEP going. To gr...

Did you eyes just glaze over reading the episode title? If so, this is THE episode for you. I'm sharing how you can start using analytics in your eCommerce business. I'm going to break it down step by step for any level of analytics expertise. It's crucial to be able to measure what you're managing in your business in order to scale your ecommerce store! Get all the resources mentioned in the epis...

Want to see your product-based business in the news? YES! It's such an amazing way to get traffic to your website, and generate revenue as well as build your brand. On this week's episode, I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken with my brand to get more press. Want the resources mentioned in this episode plus some pinnable quotes? Go here: https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/the-exact-steps-...

Do you feel like you're alone in this? It's so common especially as a solo founder of an online business to feel isolated, and like you're the only one experiencing these stresses and strains in your business. But the truth is, you're not! It just feels that way. In this week's episode, I'm going over the five most common entrepreneurial stresses and how you can overcome them. Check out the show n...

With email open rates dropping on average every month, it's more important than ever to be strategic with your communications as a brand. What's the #1 MOST opened email you're likely not using? Find out on this week's episode of Brave + Boss: The Podcast Want to get in on all of the resources I shared in the episode, head on over to the show notes to see all the links, and get a few pinnable quot...

What happens when you're stuck in your business? Do you freeze up and procrastinate? Do you try to find a solution? Do you reach out for help? On this week's episode, I'm sharing when and how to get help in your business when you've got a challenge, situation or opportunity you don't know how to manage. Want to see the full list of resources, check out the show notes: https://www.braveandboss.com/...

Have you ever received advice that was bad? Or good? What are those key pieces of advice that have stuck with you over the years? This week, I'm sharing mine. The good AND the bad. Check out the show notes for key resources and some pinnable quotes (good advice only, I swear!): https://www.braveandboss.com/blogs/retail/the-best-and-worst-business-advice-ive-ever-received