Subscription Box Basics Julie Ball + Renae Gonzalez

By now, you probably know that we are big fans of live events - whether you are setting up as a vendor event or going to a conference to learn (Oh hi, Sub Summit!) Events can be super impactful in helping you level up, grow personally & professionally, make connections and build personal relationships. 
If you are going to any live events in the near future, use this episode to help you prepare! Renae shares tips and personal experience at past live events so that you can make the most of each event you plan to attend in the future! 
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Sub Summit: SubSummit.com10 Reasons to budget for live events: https://www.buzzsprout.com/717357/11455669-10-reasons-to-budget-for-in-person-eventsSupport the show

Everyone’s been talking about Subbly’s subscription software lately. Should you try it? Should you switch platforms? Will it work for you? Let’s talk about it!
In today’s episode, Julie has a chat with Stefan Pretty, the Scotsman behind Subbly. He launched the platform in 2014, right at the onset of the online subscription boom. Since then, Subbly has empowered thousands of businesses to successfully launch and grow. 
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If you are a Subscription Box Bootcamper, use the link in your course to claim your 90 days free. If you are not a Bootcamper or you are thinking of changing platforms, try Subbly for 30 days for free with this link: subbly.co/julieSee what makes Subbly different with the comparison chart found at https://www.subbly.co/comparisonThe UK’s only subscription box marketplace: https://www.uopen.comSupport the show

Today's episode was inspired by a recent coaching call where a student was struggling to figure out what to do and when, in her home-based warehouse. So, I'm painting a picture of what it looks like when you break this large shipping task into smaller tasks that you can easily accomplish each week. Procrastinators beware - this may blow your mind but we encourage you to give it a try!
Week one: Clean and prep your packing areaWeek two: Prep your itemsWeek three: Pre-build your boxesWeek four: Packing and shippingListen to the episode where Julie breaks down each weeks and rounds out the episode with some helpful packing & shipping tips!

Want more training on this topic? Snag our DIY Warehousing Workshop at https://bit.ly/3NzsXT3. 
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There's so much happening over the next few months (and beyond) so we wanted to take a moment to share #allthethings so you can save the dates!

- May 17-18: Julie is presenting at the Ultimate Product Party in Nashville, TN
- May 18-22: Subscription Box Bootcamp enrollment open with a $300 discount
- May 31-June 2: Julie and Renae will be at Sub Summit in Dallas, TX (Hosting a scavenger hunt, live podcasting, and presenting a panel on buying/selling a box business)
- Box besties applications are open at BoxBesties.com, new cohort starts Aug 1
- July 20th at 1pm eastern: FREE live webinar with Susie Moore: Overnight Rockstar: Get noticed, skyrocket your reputation and attract new clients by being your own publicist (Register in early July)
- Oct 2-4: Box Besties Retreat in Fort Lauderdale, FL (details coming soon)
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In this episode, we take a look at adding a service offer to supplement your product-based subscription boxes. It's a great way to add more revenue or you could even use it for some pre-launch funds! We chat about Sparkle Hustle Grow, offering business coaching and advising, and Blue Sky Scout, providing emergency preparedness training. We round out the episode with giving you 3 steps to get started on offering a service through your sub box business. 
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In any business, it's important to reflect...to celebrate wins, learn from mistakes and make a plan moving forward. Today's episode is a recap of our spring Box Besties cohort, which was the beta round for this program. Listen to hear about topics we covered, things our box besties experienced and get details for our next round, starting Aug 2023. 
Enter the Box Besties Giveaway: https://bit.ly/3mZ6UtO Get more details at BoxBesties.com Box Besties Application: https://subscriptionboxbasics.typeform.com/boxbesties Support the show