10 episodes
UPSTART: A Retail Academy for Startups Iris Nichole Patterson
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UPSTART continues the conversation on what it takes to successfully launch and operate a small retail business. Weekly, Iris interview industry professionals allowing them to share a unique perspective based on their experience. Tune in and listen to host Iris Nichole Patterson every Friday evening at 7 pm.
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Choosing the Right Packaging: Part II
We're continuing the conversation on what's required to meet all guidelines when designing your packaging for your retail products. Here is where you will find your INCI codes to place on your label: www.cirs-safety.org (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). I failed to mention that you will need barcodes that will work with all or most retailers.
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Choosing the Right Packaging
Far too many times we make the mistake of not doing the proper research when it comes to packaging our products. Functionality along with the right color selection can make or break us when it comes to branding. On this episode of Upstart we will discuss how to properly choose brand colors and search for wholesale containers and packaging for our products.
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Developing Your Concept
This episode will help you to search within yourself to discover your passions. We will explore the necessary steps to turn those burning desires into something tangible!
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Episode 7: Overcoming Throwing in the Towel
Can you believe that I was actually going to sell my business because of defeat? Check out this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy. I talk about the trials that brought about fear. Thank God I found the strength to overcome.
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Episode 6: Raising Up Youngpreneurs: When Entrepreneurs Inadvertently Raise Up Entrepreneurs
It's been my experience to witness parents who are business owners sow seeds of entrepreneurship into their children sometimes unknowingly. I invited my daughter Teylor to chat with me on this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy to share her desire to be a business owner and how I impacted her decision.
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Episode 5: I Answered These Questions from Whole Foods and Got a Yes!
Here's four questions I had to answer when I pitched my product line to Whole Foods back in 2016. Going in I wasn't given any insight on what to expect. I'm openly sharing this conversation to offer a head start to those that are looking to go retail.
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