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Have a subscription box idea, but not sure where to start? You are in the right place! Subscription Box Basics is a podcast for new and aspiring subscription box entrepreneurs. Hosts Julie Ball and Renae Gonzalez have been in the sub box game since 2016, shipping over 65,000 Sparkle Hustle Grow boxes equating to nearly $2.5 million in sales before selling the business for multiple six figures. Over the years, we've helped hundreds get their box idea off the ground and it's our passion to empower other women to build a business they love. ♡ https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com

Subscription Box Basics Julie Ball + Renae Gonzalez

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    • 4.9 • 99 Ratings

Have a subscription box idea, but not sure where to start? You are in the right place! Subscription Box Basics is a podcast for new and aspiring subscription box entrepreneurs. Hosts Julie Ball and Renae Gonzalez have been in the sub box game since 2016, shipping over 65,000 Sparkle Hustle Grow boxes equating to nearly $2.5 million in sales before selling the business for multiple six figures. Over the years, we've helped hundreds get their box idea off the ground and it's our passion to empower other women to build a business they love. ♡ https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com

    Shipping from home? You need this!

    Shipping from home? You need this!

    This is a video about Shipping from home? You need this! 

    Get the DIY Warehousing workshop for only $25 at https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com then click on Workshops.

    WHAT YOU'LL GET:
    --Details on the essential supplies you need to run your warehouse PLUS quick links, saving you hours of research

    --Training on the ins and out of receiving bulk products at your home-based business. 

    --An entire module dedicated to staying organized in your packing and shipping workspace

    --Tips for a smooth and efficient shipping process PLUS my secret weapon to keep shipping costs down.

    --Lifetime access to your student portal

     
    BONUSES:  
    --Bonus 1: Interviews with successful sub box owners that DIY their box fulfillment: Take a peek behind-the scenes for inspiration and helpful advice.

    --Bonus 2: Inventory Spreadsheet template -  Use this to manually track loose inventory in a streamline and sharable  doc. Perfect if you want to sell excess inventory in bulk to other box owners. 

    --Bonus 3: Packing Day Checklist -  Use this for organizing your  workspace for packing day! Available as a PDF download and an editable Canva template. 

    --Bonus 4: Vendor Tracker:  Use this template to track your favorite vendors all in one place. It will be a great go-to doc each month when you are ready to place product orders. 

    --Bonus 5: Monthly Product Planner:  Use this for organizing your game plan for each box. Available as a PDF download and an editable Canva template.

    Enroll now at https://www.subscriptionboxbasics.com then click on Workshops.
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    • 10 min
    Five Social Media Trends for 2023

    Five Social Media Trends for 2023

    Join Renae, your Subscription Box Basics Marketing Coach, for a quick episode to chat all things social media. She'll share some actionable advice, along with some inspiration to get you moving forward...instead of dragging your feet on your social game!
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    • 17 min
    Subscription Industry trends and Sub Summit news

    Subscription Industry trends and Sub Summit news

    On today's episode, Julie chats with Jennifer Cline, Director of Marketing at Sub Summit. Jennifer shares some interesting findings and data points from the 2023 Annual Report Preview. Plus, get a teaser of what to expect at this year's Sub Summit, including a brand new event that Julie & Renae at SBB are hosting! 

    Be sure to use the link below to get the free PDF and register for the webinar that Jennifer talked about. PS: Walmart+ is joining the webinar lineup! Don't miss it on March 8th! AND that very special Sub Summit ticket promo! Shhh, don't tell but did she seriously say BOGO!?


    Sub Summit website for schedule and tickets: https://subsummit.com/Pitch competition: https://subsummit.com/pitch Industry Report Preview & upcoming webinar: http://subsummit.com/data 

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    • 20 min
    Done-for-you ads on Tik Tok

    Done-for-you ads on Tik Tok

    In this episode, Julie interviews a fellow subscription box coach, Liam Brennan, who is an expert in scaling subscription boxes with different marketing channels. Listen as he shares his experience on the the Tik Tok Creator Marketplace where you can get ads done for you by content creators. Listen all the way to the end where Liam tells you a shocking story that really solidifies the need to diversify your marketing channels. 


    Links mentioned:
    https://creatormarketplace.tiktok.com/ https://snaptik.app/en Liam’s FB group - it’s back!  Subscription Box Experts course (affiliate link) https://www.liammichaelbrennan.com 
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    • 23 min
    Our Secret Weapon for Communication

    Our Secret Weapon for Communication

    In this quick episode, Julie and Renae share details about Voxer, their favorite app for communication. It can take the place of emails, zoom calls, and DM/messenger apps. This is the app that keeps ideas flowing in the Subscription Box Basics world and was an important tool in their success running Sparkle Hustle Grow.

    Check it out at https://www.voxer.com!
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    • 14 min
    Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield

    Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield

    Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! Do you secretly wish you could leave your 9-5 to launch that subscription box idea you have? Then this is the episode for you! Julie sits down with Amy Porterfield to chat about her new book Two Weeks Notice - Find the courage to quit your job, make more money, work where you want, and change the world.

    In this book, Amy delivers a practical, proven plan that’s helped thousands of women design their own destinies. Tackling everything from how to conquer perpetual feelings of “not enoughness” to how to build an audience even if you have no idea where to start, Amy demystifies and deconstructs complex topics so they’re accessible to anyone, no matter their background.

    Two Weeks Notice is a guide to online business building that leaves no stone unturned for those looking to go all in on the life of their dreams. From corporate cubicle dweller to $72+ million in sales, 46,000+ students, 42 million podcast episode downloads, all from the comfort of where, when, and how she wants… Amy Porterfield has built a life she doesn’t need a vacation from and is on a mission to help millions of others do the same.

    The book comes out on 2/21/23 but if you pre-order, Amy will spoil you with some special bonuses. Head to https://twoweeksnoticebook.com.

    BIO: Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. Before building a multi-million dollar digital course business, Amy worked with mega-brands like Harley-Davidson and Peak Performance Coach, Tony Robbins, where she oversaw the content team and collaborated on ground-breaking online marketing campaigns.
    Through her bestselling courses and popular podcast, Amy’s action-by-action approach proves that even the newest online entrepreneurs can bypass the overwhelm, and instead generate exciting momentum as they build a business they love.
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
99 Ratings

99 Ratings

Dpippen ,

🎉🎉🎉

There’s a podcast for this stuff?? Ah-mazing. So binge-worthy!!

Addie877 ,

Motivating

We are in the beginning stages of our business and Julie’s podcast has helped us keep focus and amped up. She breaks things down into realistic milestones. And the thoughts and info she shared is fantastic. Highly recommend.

lisamarie5150 ,

So excited

This podcast is amazing, it gives details and ideas you can use now! I’m so excited about dipping my toe into this industry and will definitely be in Julie’s boot camp so I can get stated strong. I finally feel like my dreams of becoming my own boss and dumping corporate can come true!

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