Season 1
Episodes
Episode 34: Show Me the Money: Funding Options for Product Founders
Launching and scaling a product-based business takes capital—but where do you find it? In this episode, we explore funding strategies from business bank accounts like Mercury to crowdfunding platforms, credit cards,...
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Episode 25: What We Wish More Product Founders Knew: Myths, Mindset Shifts, and Lessons from the Trenches
If we could sit down with every product founder before they started—this is what we’d tell them. In this candid conversation, we share the biggest myths, mindset shifts, and practical lessons we wish more founders...
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Episode 24: Fashion Industry Confessions: Real Stories of Sourcing Fails, Factory Drama, and Travel Gone Wrong
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry? We’re spilling the tea. From sourcing fails to samples gone wrong to factory banquets we’ll never forget, this episode is packed with our...
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Episode 23: Live from Las Vegas: The Sourcing Gals Take the Stage
We’re coming to you straight from Las Vegas! In this special live episode, we recap our experience speaking at one of the biggest fashion trade shows, share behind-the-scenes moments from walking the show floor, and...
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Episode 22: How to Vet a Factory Without Flying Overseas
You don’t have to hop on a plane to find a great factory partner. In this episode, we walk you through exactly how to vet and verify factories remotely—plus red flags to watch out for and questions to ask before...
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Episode 21: Would You Rather: Product Founder Edition — The Fun Side of Sourcing Scenarios
Viral launch with supply chain delays—or slow and steady growth? Factory ghost mid-order—or redesign your product at the last minute? In this playful episode, we challenge each other with sourcing and founder...
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Episode 20: How to Launch a Product Without Burning Through Cash
Should you invest in inventory—or validate demand first? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of pre-selling versus producing up front, and how to choose the right approach for your product and audience....
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Episode 19: When to Walk Away from a Product Idea
Not every product idea should make it to market—and that’s not failure, that’s strategy. In this episode, we talk about how to tell when an idea isn’t viable, isn’t aligned with your brand, or isn’t worth your time...
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Episode 18: Speak It Into Reality - Why Saying Your Product Idea Out Loud Changes Everything
Ever had a product idea so exciting… but kept it to yourself out of fear, doubt, or “what ifs”? In this episode, Erin and Jackie share a surprising moment from their recent retreat that reminded them just how powerful...
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Episode 17: Back That Math Up - Margin Math You Need to Know to Be Profitable
Let’s talk profit—because if you’re building a product-based business, you need a lot more than a small markup. In this episode, we break down how to calculate your initial markup (IMU), why a 70–80% margin is key to...
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Episode 16: Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Launch a Product
If you’ve been thinking about launching your own product brand but wondering if the market is too crowded or the timing isn’t right—this episode is your sign. There has literally never been a better time to start....
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Episode 15: Where in the World? How to Source the Right Product at the Right Price
Did you know that where you source your product is just as important as how you source it? Certain regions of the world specialize in different types of materials, construction techniques, and pricing tiers—and...
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