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10 Lessons from 10 Years Selling Products Online

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I received this question on Instagram in my DM and decided to answer it for all of you.

“Hi Jane! I was given your name from a close friend of a close friend! I am a new online boutique with no marketing experience. I wanted to reach out and get your advice on what you would recommend! I have done a few in-person shopping events but not getting much traffic to my site. What should I do?”

Have a listen…

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Jane

How Jackie Used a 14-Day Video Challenge to Generate Extra Sales for Her Online Store

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Heads up!! Enrollment to List Builders membership is OPEN until the 15th. If you sell ANYTHING online and you want to build a loyal email list that BUYS form you over and over, this is the program for you. Learn more here.

In this video/podcast episode, Jackie walks us through what she did to get $1791 in EXTRA sales in 14 days  – without spending any money on ads. Whaaaa???

podcast for fashiopn and jewelry designers

Jackie is the designer and owner of Dyetology. She makes a women’s line of hand-dyed, natural fiber apparel and accessories. Jackie did a lot of shows “back in the day” to sell her product and has really had to change the way she sells.

Jackie is used to selling (an making good money) at in-person art shows, markets, and craft years. This year that’s not happening so she 100% committed to getting online sales.

And it’s working. She’s replaced her in-person sales with consistent sales from her online shop.

In fact, her sales are UP!! And it’s 100% form her online shop.

Recently, Jackie committed to a 14-day video challenge in the membership and she shares TRUTHFULLY how it went, how much she sold, what worked, and what didn’t.

Jackie explains…

  • what specific topics work best for videos on Instagram and Facebook to drive sales online
  • what to do if you’re afraid to look dumb on camera
  • how to “batch” video creation
  • what format of videos to use (talking head, time-lapse, process videos…)
  • the ideal length your videos should be
  • how she’s replacing her income from in-person sales with online store sales
  • why she never watches her own videos

Watch or listen to this episode below…


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Mentioned in this episode:

Do you want to do the 14-Day Video Challenge? It’s changing my clients businesses and the are getting sales. We’re doing it in my List Builders membership and we’d LOVE to see you! Join now before enrollment closes!

Thanks so much for listening. If this episode has helped you, please let me know your takeaway in the comments below.

I LOVE hearing from you.

Jane

P.S Do you have a question about making videos for your brand? Just leave it in the comments and  Jackie or I will answer you. 

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Jane Hamill teaches creative entrepreneurs how to build an audience that buys. She’s the host of a weekly podcast with tips for content marketing, email marketing & mindset badassery. 

The 5 Pillars of Business Success for Selling Anything Online

Heads up!! Enrollment to List Builders membership is OPEN. If you sell ANYTHING online and you want to build an email list of loyal BUYERS, this is the program for you.

Today’s podcast episode…

It’s been a crazy week. Like many entrepreneurs, I’ve been making some really big decisions for my business.

We’re all trying to pivot and grow our businesses in “right” direction. We’re all needing to do things differently than the way we did them even 6 months ago.

The other day in the List Builders membership, we had our monthly “Mindset Session”. Mindset is a big part of the equation when it comes to business success. In the session the other day, we talked about The 5 Pillars of Business Success – especially #5 on the list.

This really helped my members and I think it will help you too.

Watch or listen to this episode below…

Listen here..

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Mentioned in this episode:

The 5 Pillars of Success

  1. Do not check your email or social media first thing in the morning.
  2. Embrace your fear.
  3. Take imperfect action EVERY SINGLE DAY.
  4. Intense focus on 3 things.
  5. You are a self-guided missile

Download the “5 Pillars of Business Success” Cheatsheet

Thanks so much for listening. If this episode has helped you, please let me know your takeaway in the comments below.

I LOVE hearing from you.

Jane

Apparel Manufacturing Secrets with Lana Hogue: The 3 Main Difference Between U.S. and Offshore Production

Should I manufacture in the U.S. or overseas for my apparel line?

Today’s episode is a departure from our usual marketing & sales topics. We’re diving into a topic I spent 14 years obsessing over when I owned my clothing line and boutique – apparel manufacturing.

My guest is apparel product development and manufacturing expert. Lana Hogue. I’ve known Lana for years and I trust her advice completely about all things manufacturing. She’s the real thing.

Lana has worked in manufacturing for over 40 years and has extensive experience in sourcing, development, production, systems, and operations both in the U.S. and off-shore including Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean Basin.

She speaks Cantonese and Spanish #badass.

What we talk about (see Lana’s full notes below):

  • What is a tech pack and do I need one?
  • Which apparel products are best to be made overseas and what are appropriate for US production
  • The 3 things you need to prioritize in production
  • What it it was like to work at a company and see it grow – DOUBLE  in size every year for 5 years
  • Why you need to build a following BEFORE you even have your product ready

I could talk to Lana FOREVER! She is so knowledgeable, has great stories, and has helped many of my product-based clients understand how to get a product produced.

Have a listen:

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Lana’s Notes:

Lana has graciously agreed to let me share her full podcast notes. AMAZING!! Here you go…

Paths to Manufacturing (and Business) Success

  • Many supply chain options –  from local to various offshore countries (different strengths)
  • Many product development options – prototyping inhouse / local pattern & sample makers / or relying 100% offshore vendors to develop from a tech pack.
  • Best options depend on: type of product / quantity / may change over time

Domestic or Offshore Apparel Manufacturing – The Differences

  • Capabilities & Level of service
  • Offshore vendors source raw materials & provide “full package”.
  • Offshore manufactures often offer product development in addition to production (careful – they will own your pattern!)
  • Production Minimums: Locally low to zero MOQ
  • Production Minimums: Offshore usually 300 – 500 per color. Can be higher depending on fabric minimum
  • Cost: Local = based on labor. Local need to factor in your own quality management.
  • Cost: Offshore = based on raw materials, but significantly lower. Offshore need to factor in transit and duty.

Garments That Are Difficult or Impossible to Make in USA

  • Underwire Bras (Bralettes & Panties OK)
  • Tailored Suit Jackets. (Tailored Pants Possibly)
  • Seam Sealed Outerwear
  • Hand Beading and other Hand Work

Recommended Path for Manufacturing for Startup Fashion Designers

Learn! It all starts with you learning the ropes…

  • Start local & learn small when you have less to risk.
  • Don’t be tempted to use all-inclusive services that keep you from participating & learning.
  • Get offshore & local cost quotes, move offshore when demand meets minimums & is predictable.
  • Keep product development local
  • “Guerilla” production still requires quality assurance steps

How did you like this episode? You know I LOVE hearing from you, so please let me know in the comments below. And if you have a follow-up question for Lana, you can post that too.

Jane

P.S. Get 10% her Tech Pack Template & Explainer Video with special coupon code: Insider10

About Lana Hogue:

Lana is a sewn-products supply chain guru. She’s passionate about socially responsible production – both local and offshore where her language skills are needed (she speaks Cantonese & Spanish). Lana has worked as an employee or consultant to hundreds of companies from start-ups to $15 billion in sales. She teaches and consults on ethical manufacturing through www.garmentindustry411.com. When she’s not working, Lana can be found hip hop dancing or riding her motorcycle along the coast.

Get 10% her Tech Pack Template & Explainer Video with special coupon code: Insider10

Tips for Making Videos From an Entrepreneur Who Hates Making Videos

tips for making videos from an entrepreneur who hates making videos

Are you making videos for you business? I hope so.

Not gonna lie…I hate making videos. But I do it for a few reasons. The main reason…

I like YOU, my clients and listeners, and I like interacting with you.

And I know video works. It increases the KLT factor (know, like, trust) that leads to increased sales.

But actually making the videos and being on camera? Not so much.

In this episode I share with you:

  • the equipment I use to make videos
  • best-practices that help me actually execute the darn videos
  • 3 simple video “scripts” to say when you start a video so you don’t feel so awkward.

Watch or listen to this episode. I certainly suggest you WATCH the video because I share some images.

 

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Show Notes:

Are you interested in a 14 Day Video Challenge?

Let me know in the comments below. If enough people are interested I’ll offer it to more people than just the members.

Thanks for watching and listening,

Jane

Lead Magnets (part 2) How Does it Work and Where Do I Put It?

Today’s episode is Part 2 in a series about audience & email list building for your online business.

If you haven’t listened to Part one, click here.

What is a Lead Magnet? It’s premium content that you give in exchange for your potential customer’s email address.

What we cover in this episode…

  1. How does a Lead Magnet really work?
  2. How do I set it up?
  3. How to I deliver the cheatsheet or PDF thingy I promised?
  4. Where do I put my Lead Magnet?
  5. How do I drive traffic to it and get people to sign up for my email list?

Find out more by listening…

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See you next week for more.

Jane

What is a Lead Magnet and Do I Need One For My Online Business?

Today’s episode covers these four things…

  1. What is a Lead Magnet?
  2. Can I just offer a coupon code to collect emails and build my list?
  3. I have a pop-up on my site for list building. Isn’t that enough?
  4. My business is different, my customers don’t like getting emails…

Have a listen…

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This is the first in a series of episodes about list building and audience building. See you next week for more.

Jane

My Top 10 Email Subject Lines and Their Open Rates

I looooooooove email marketing.

It’s easy, it’s fun, and it makes money. For my clients and for me – it’s the BEST use of our marketing time and money.

That’s why I’m launching a brand-new list building group program, called List Builders. Have you checked it out?

www.janehamill.com/listbuilders

Today I share my best email subject lines and exactly what the open rates were. Many  of them were split tested against a second version.

The results are fascinating. Please feel free to “steal” these to use as your own.

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