26 min
Curating products to sell - with Millie Jaspert - Spark Bubble Bring Your Product Idea to Life
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- Entrepreneurship
Millie Jaspert is the founder of Spark Bubble,an online store selling bath-toys particularly for children aged 2-9 years old. Millie has developed some of these toys herself and others are a curated collection created by other brands. Millie is also a Primary Teacher so has chosen open-ended toys and shares suggestions for ways children can explore and learn with them.
We had a really interesting conversation about how Millie has curated a selection of products which complement her own designs, and have allowed her to more easily grow her brand and business. Millie also explains how selling her products through a pop up shop has given her lots of opportunities to meet other local business owners and get direct feedback from customers.
Listen in to hear Millie share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:08)Sourcing toys from other brands to sell in her store (03:03)Designing her own product, and how selling other bath toys has helped her build a customer base to then sell her own product to (07:33)Combining running a business with being a teacher, and the transferable skills that she can use (10:34)Combining existing products into play set (11:44)The benefits of selling her products in a pop-up shop (14:42)Getting feedback from children (20:50)The criteria she uses when selecting products for her website (22:19)His number one piece of advice for other product creators (24:09)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Sparkbubble Website
Sparkbubble Instagram
Sparkbubble Facebook
Kensington Olympia Toy Fair
LET’S CONNECT
Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
If you enjoy this podcast, and you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/support
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Proudly sponsored by Tonbridge Accountants
Welcome to Tonbridge Accountants, where creativity meets clarity in business finance.
Wendy and Laughton are not just accountants; they're your partners in navigating the complexities of business finance.
We simplify VAT, corporation tax, and crucial cash flow management, guiding you through decisions like company purchases or setting up a new business.
Our approach is personal.
We work closely with creative entrepreneurs, providing a virtual finance office that ensures you have the financial support and clarity your business needs to thrive.
With us, it's more than accounting; it's about empowering your creative venture with strategic financial insights.
Tonbridge Accountants is the partner you need to unlock financial clarity and freedom, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating.
We're the missing piece in your creative journey, ready to transform your business finance into a strength.
WEBSITE: https://tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk/
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Millie Jaspert is the founder of Spark Bubble,an online store selling bath-toys particularly for children aged 2-9 years old. Millie has developed some of these toys herself and others are a curated collection created by other brands. Millie is also a Primary Teacher so has chosen open-ended toys and shares suggestions for ways children can explore and learn with them.
We had a really interesting conversation about how Millie has curated a selection of products which complement her own designs, and have allowed her to more easily grow her brand and business. Millie also explains how selling her products through a pop up shop has given her lots of opportunities to meet other local business owners and get direct feedback from customers.
Listen in to hear Millie share:
An introduction to herself and her business (01:08)Sourcing toys from other brands to sell in her store (03:03)Designing her own product, and how selling other bath toys has helped her build a customer base to then sell her own product to (07:33)Combining running a business with being a teacher, and the transferable skills that she can use (10:34)Combining existing products into play set (11:44)The benefits of selling her products in a pop-up shop (14:42)Getting feedback from children (20:50)The criteria she uses when selecting products for her website (22:19)His number one piece of advice for other product creators (24:09)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Sparkbubble Website
Sparkbubble Instagram
Sparkbubble Facebook
Kensington Olympia Toy Fair
LET’S CONNECT
Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators
Find me on Instagram
Work with me
If you enjoy this podcast, and you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/support
Mentioned in this episode:
Proudly sponsored by Tonbridge Accountants
Welcome to Tonbridge Accountants, where creativity meets clarity in business finance.
Wendy and Laughton are not just accountants; they're your partners in navigating the complexities of business finance.
We simplify VAT, corporation tax, and crucial cash flow management, guiding you through decisions like company purchases or setting up a new business.
Our approach is personal.
We work closely with creative entrepreneurs, providing a virtual finance office that ensures you have the financial support and clarity your business needs to thrive.
With us, it's more than accounting; it's about empowering your creative venture with strategic financial insights.
Tonbridge Accountants is the partner you need to unlock financial clarity and freedom, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating.
We're the missing piece in your creative journey, ready to transform your business finance into a strength.
WEBSITE: https://tonbridgeaccountants.co.uk/
Support this podcast for the price of a coffee
if you loved this episode please consider sending me a one-off tip. It helps me to keep bringing this podcast to you, for...
26 min