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Proof to Product
Ranked in the top 1% of ALL podcasts, the Proof to Product podcast is your trusted resource for sustainable business growth - especially if you make and sell physical products! Join Katie Hunt, each week as she shares strategies & solutions to enhance your sales & marketing so that you're building a business that supports your best life. If you've ever asked yourself can I make money selling physical products? Am I ready to sell my products wholesale to stores like Target, Anthropologie…
Episodes
Proof to Product120 | Managing a wholesale & retail e-commerce shop with Kaitlin Fontenot, Kait Studio
On the Proof to Product Podcast we cover so many topics, from marketing and operations to tradeshows and product launches, but today I'm super excited to have…
Proof to Product119 | Sustainable sourcing in fashion with Kelly Shanahan, The Ziran
Behind every great business is an even better story. Kelly Wang Shanahan, creative director and founder of the Ziran fashion design company has just that - an…
Proof to Product118 | NY Now & National Stationery Show Summer Recap with Katie Hunt
This past week I traveled from Los Angeles to New York for two trade shows — the National Stationery Show and New York Now. We had just over 35 alumni…
Proof to Product117 | How to Time Your New Product Releases with Katie Hunt
Creating new products and tinkering with new design ideas is why most of us went into business. It's the draw of the creative process. We love to brainstorm…
Proof to Product116 | How to know if you're ready for an Integrator with Kristin Kaplan
As entrepreneurs and product-based business owners, there comes a time for all of us when we have to make the decision to pivot. The pivot period can be a…
Proof to Product115 | Scaling a handmade jewelry business with Dani Paquin of Agapantha
We've heard a lot of fun origin stories on the Proof to Product Podcast, but today's episode with Dani Paquin, founder of the jewelry company Agapantha, is an…
Proof to Product114 | E-Commerce Strategies & Abandoned Cart Emails with Arianne Foulks, Aeolidia
Has being an entrepreneur and your own boss helped unlock new skills or uncover new parts of your personality? It definitely has for Arianne Foulks, founder of…
Proof to Product113 | Why you can't rely solely on social media for sales with Nicole Walters, The Monetized Life
Have you ever come home from a long day at your corporate job and realized like, "Okay, so my job is feeding my family, but definitely not my soul." What do…
Proof to Product112 | Scaling a Subscription Based Business with Samantha Barnes of Raddish
Hey friends, have you heard of Raddish? It's a super cool monthly cooking club that empowers kids to build confidence in the kitchen and beyond. Today's guest…
Proof to Product111 | Realizing You Don't Want an Empire with Kiwi Schloffel, Craft Boner
On today's episode of Proof to Product I'm sitting down with a gal I greatly admire, who I have had the pleasure of working with for a few years now through…
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5 tips when applying for scholarships with Katie Hunt
Welcome! If you're listening today that means you're likely interested in applying for our Paper Camp scholarship! Giving back is one of our core values here…
Proof to Product110 | Business partnerships with Minna Khounlo-Sithep & Jacqueline Snyder, The Product Boss
So many of us are solopreneurs, but have you ever met another small business bad-ass and totally clicked? That's what happened for today's guests, Minna…
Proof to Product109 | Discontinuing an entire product line & starting over with Alicia Heater, Slightly Stationery
Do you remember when you first started your business? How about your first card? Do you ever go back and look at work you were doing in those early stages and…
Proof to Product108 | Shifting our definition of success with Ginger Lyons, Buffalo Girls Salvage
Hey friends, welcome back to Proof to Product! Today's guest is Ginger Lyons, a serial entrepreneur who believes positive attitude, abundance mindset, and…
Proof to Product107 | The long game of licensing & surface pattern design with Jeanetta Gonzales
Welcome back to Proof to Product, all you small business hustlers, and creative entrepreneurs! Today we have a great episode in store for you with guest…
Proof to Product106 | Product diversification and scaling wholesale with Alex Gagne of Chez Gagne
Today on Proof to Product we're welcoming Paper Camp Alum, and founder of Chez Gagne, Alex Gagne! Alex attended our Paper Camp Conference back in February of…
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How I swapped my Instagram handles with Katie Hunt
Katie Hunt walks us through how she swapped her Instagram handles during the Proof To Product rebrand and shares three lessons she learned in the process. Find…
Proof to Product105 | Digital marketing strategies for product businesses with Allie Morris Nute, Verb House Creative
Our guest today is Allie Nute, the creative lady behind Verb House Creative. Allie provides content creation, digital marketing management and consulting…
Proof to Product104 | Turning a hobby business into a thriving retail shop with Audrey Woollen, Urbanic
Hey Friends, have you had the chance to visit the famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles? This mile long street located in Southern Venice is home to…
Proof to Product103 | Marketing our Rebrand with Katie Hunt, Proof to Product
This is Part 3 of our three-part series exploring Proof to Product's exciting new rebrand. On Part 1, which was Episode 101, guest host Caroline Hull and I…
Proof to Product102 | Logistics of Our Rebrand with Katie Hunt, Proof to Product
Welcome to Part 2 of a three-part series exploring Proof to Product's exciting new rebrand. On Part 1, which was Episode 101, guest host Caroline Hull and I…
Proof to Product101 | Why I Rebranded to Proof to Product with Katie Hunt
Hey Friends, it's so good to be back! Did you catch yesterday's announcement? We have BIG news! Tradeshow Bootcamp is now Proof to Product, and we've launched…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt | Spring Break + Big News Coming!
Over the next few weeks, the podcast will be taking a Spring Break. No, we won't be lounging on the beach, or having cocktails by a pool. Although we hope that…
Proof to Product100 | Special Edition | Proof to Product's 100th Episode
Hey friends, can you believe it?! This is Proof to Product's 100th Episode! It's been amazing to watch this podcast, which began as a creative way to connect…
Proof to Product099 | Emily Asher, Emily Rose Ink on shifting her focus to custom wedding work and creating a better client experience
Today on the 99th Episode of Proof to Product I'm joined by our friend and Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni, Emily Asher. Emily is an artist, calligrapher and the…
Proof to Product098 | Lindsey Morando, Hello Bar on how to simplify your marketing
Lately, I've had lots of feedback and questions from our audience regarding the struggles of marketing strategy. It can be so hard to know where to direct your…
Proof to Product097 | Ilana Griffo on pivoting, hiring a licensing agent and rethinking failure
Welcome back to another episode of Proof to Product! Today's guest is Ilana Griffo, an illustrator, designer, author, and Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni! Like so…
Proof to Product096 | Julie Richardson, Unblushing on rebranding to a new name and fresh look
Hey Friends, it's Tuesday! Which means we're back with another episode of Proof to Product, and this week I'm sitting down for a very fun interview with former…
Proof to Product095 | Customer engagement with Amy Tan, Amy Tangerine
Hey friends! This week on Proof to Product I'm sitting down with Amy Tan, founder of the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine. I'm really excited to have…
Proof to Product094 | Emily Marks, Carina Paper Co on why discomfort can lead to personal growth & how she strategic plans for her business.
This week we have a great episode in store for you - one that will definitely resonate with any of you who are hustling through a day job to fund your dream…
Proof to Product093 | Mary Phan, Very Mary Inspired on fears, pivots and growth through 10 years in business
Hey Friends! I can't wait for you to hear this week's episode with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Mary Phan. Mary owns a multi-faceted business which includes —…
Proof to Product092 | Paul Jarvis, Company of One on creating a minimalist business and knowing your "enough"
My guest today is Paul Jarvis, entrepreneur and author of the book Company of One: Why Staying small is the next big thing for business. I read this book over…
Proof to ProductSpecial Edition | NSS / NY Now 2019 - Part 2
Today we're back with Part 2 of our NY Now and National Stationery Show recap! As you may have heard, NSS which was previously held in May, moved to February…
Proof to ProductSpecial Edition | NSS / NY Now 2019 - Part 1
Hey Friends! I just got back from NY Now and the National Stationery Show in New York where more than 39 Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni and speakers exhibited this…
Proof to Product091 | Viola Sutanto, Maika Goods on building a team, time blocking and simplicity in business
My guest this week is Viola Sutanto and she's here to tell us how she made the leap from solopreneur to serial creative entrepreneur, and how she successfully…
Proof to Product090 | Bigger doesn't mean better with Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press and Briana Feola, Brainstorm (Part 2)
Today is Part 2 of a two-part interview with Rachael Hetzel of Pistachio Press, and Briana Feola of Brainstorm. On Part 1, which was Episode 89, we talked…
Proof to Product089 | Freedom versus stability with Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press and Briana Feola, Brainstorm (Part 1)
This week I'm sitting down for a special two-part interview with two incredible entrepreneurs - Rachael Hetzel of Pistachio Press and Briana Feola of…
Proof to Product088 | Zoe Scharf, Greetabl on email sequences, sales funnels and Facebook ads
Zoë Scharf is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Greetabl, a totally unique gifting service that makes it fun and easy to send creative personal gifts…
Proof to Product087 | Leadership vs management skills with Natasha Case, Coolhaus (Part 2)
Natasha Case is the CEO of Coolhaus, a Los Angeles based ice cream company specializing in unique, sweet-meet-savory flavors. This is Part 2 of her interview…
Proof to Product086 | Launching with a minimum viable product with Natasha Case, Coolhaus (Part 1)
Natasha Case is the CEO of Coolhaus, a Los Angeles based ice cream company specializing in unique, sweet-meet-savory flavors. The inspiration for Coolhaus…
Proof to Product085 | Katie Hunt on the three seasons of business
Happy New Year, friends! On this episode Katie Hunt is sharing the three phases of business that every business goes through - often multiple times. These…
Proof to ProductFrom Katie Hunt | 6 things I wish for you as we finish 2018
As we head into the holidays, the Proof to Product team and I will be taking a break. While we're gone, I want to encourage you to go back and listen to some…
Proof to Product084 | Intro to licensing art with Jennifer Morgan, A Fresh Bunch
Jennifer Morgan is the brains behind A Fresh Bunch, a creative licensing agency where designers and clients collaborate and create something big together…
Proof to Product083 | Danni Hong, oh hello friend on exhibiting at craft shows, owning a brick & mortar store and her journey of scaling up & down to make her business fit her life
Danni Hong is a designer, business owner, and lover of all things paper. She started oh, hello friend in 2008 and has been hustling ever since at craft shows…
Proof to Product082 | Hiring a team with Sarah Parrott Bianculli, Parrott Design (Part 2)
Sarah Parrott is the founder of Parrott Design Studio and this is Part 2 of her interview. If you missed Part 1 which was Episode 81, I recommend you head back…
Proof to Product081 | Discontinuing products with Sarah Parrott Bianculli, Parrott Design (Part 1)
Sarah Parrott is the founder of Parrott Design Studio and I'm excited for you to hear her story. Parrott Design Studio is a letterpress studio in Sebago, a…
Proof to Product080 | Christina Stembel, Farmgirl Flowers on how she has built a $23M business with $49k of her personal savings.
Christina Stemble is the founder of Farmgirl Flowers, which she started 7 years ago from her living room table. She invested $49,000 of her personal savings to…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt talking about tradeshows on Creative Biz Rebellion
For our Thanksgiving break, we've lined up something special just for you. We'll be airing two episodes I recorded with my friends Kelly and Caroline at…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt talking all things wholesale on Creative Biz Rebellion
For our Thanksgiving break, we've lined up something special just for you. We'll be airing two episodes I recorded with my friends Kelly and Caroline at…
Proof to Product079 | Alison Prince on how she leverages influencers to sell her products and why testing your product is the most important thing you can do in e-commerce.
Alison Prince is an e-commerce expert and a woman on a mission. She is a business-savvy determined woman who knows how to create something amazing out of…
Proof to Product078 | Taylor Elliott, Taylor Elliott Designs on working with a fulfillment house and sales reps
Taylor Elliott is the founder of Taylor Elliott Designs, a fun desk accessory and gift company. Taylor started this company as a side hustle while working a…
Proof to Product077 | Tanya Wheeless, Happy Grace on why she never wanted to be an entrepreneur and the value of investing in professional development
TSBC Alum, Tanya Wheeless is the founder of Happy Grace and author of three workbooks on soulful living. She has leveraged her decades of experience as a CEO…
Proof to Product076 | Kaye Putnam on building a strong brand and how she has created an independent location business.
Kaye Putnam is a psychology-driven brand strategist for entrepreneurs. Through work with hundreds of clients from global brands to solo business owners, she…
Proof to Product075 | Shelley Seguinot, I'm Inkpressed on shifting selling wholesale to licensing her art.
TSBC alum, Shelley Seguinot began her creative journey in 2013 when she opened I'm Inkpressed, a wholesale stationery company specializing in children's…
Proof to Product074 | Elle Drouin, Styled Stock Society on using stock photography to streamline social media and why our products & services need to solve a problem
Elle Drouin is the founder of three businesses that she currently runs — wonderfelle MEDIA, Styled Stock Society and she's the human behind @mochiandthecity…
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Special Edition | Reaching Wholesale Buyers
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp program. We've…
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Special Edition | In the Trade Show Trenches
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp program. We've…
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Special Edition | Product Development Strategies
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp program. We've…
Proof to Product072 | Danielle Spurge, The Merriweather Council on Etsy strategies and why its a good platform for young companies.
Danielle Spurge is a maker and craft business consultant who loves iced lattes and pop music. Through her work at The Merriweather Council, Danielle teaches…
Proof to Product071 | Amber Rae on strategies for combating worry, fear and anxiety while infusing more wonder and creativity into our days
Today I sat down with Amber Rae, an author, artist and speaker. Her recent book, Choose Wonder Over Worry invites you to live your truth, befriend your…