#098 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about how to prep for the holidays for less overwhelm.Julie shares five things you can do right now to prepare for the holiday rush so that you&apos;re not overwhelmed when you might want to take some time off, spend some time with the family, or just have some downtime.Links:Free Canva template:  https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/holidayOptinMonster: https://optinmonster.com

Subscription Box Basics with Julie Ball

Prep for the Holidays for Less Overwhelm

#097 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about event marketing for subscription boxes. Tune in as Julie shares what works for us in Sparkle Hustle Grow and see what might be a good fit for you and your subscription box business. You can have a lot of success when you market your subscription box at events. Links:Subscription Box Bootcamp IG: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcampSparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com

Event Marketing for Subscription Boxes

#096 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Shana Hayes from Cratejoy to talk about how to acquire more customers on the Cratejoy Marketplace.Shana is the Senior Marketplace Engagement Manager at Cratejoy helping subscription box owners get up to speed with the Cratejoy Marketplace and grow their business. Cratejoy gets 4 million monthly views on their site. If you want to get a piece of that huge traffic, tune in to learn more about Cratejoy Marketplace and how to succeed as a marketplace seller.Links:Sell on Cratejoy: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/marketplaceCratejoy Blog: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blogHow to Create a High-Quality Cratejoy Marketplace Listing: https://www.cratejoy.com/sell/blog/creating-a-cratejoy-marketplace-listing

Acquire New Customers on the Cratejoy Marketplace

#095 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about how to get featured in holiday gift guides.  This is a really important topic especially in Q4 because we&apos;ve seen a lot of success from it. A couple of years back, Sparkle Hustle Grow was featured in Forbes as the best subscription box to gift the boss babe. Because of that feature, we tripled our gift box sales that holiday season. And we want the same for you! Tune in as Julie breaks down four easy steps to prepare and pitch to be featured in gift guides.Links:Sparkle Hustle Grow: http://sparklehustlegrow.comSubscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.comHelp A Reporter Out (HARO): https://www.helpareporter.com

How to Get Your Box Featured in Holiday Gift Guides

#094 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are talking about selling your subscription box business and how to prepare for it. Joining us is Chelsea Clarke of BlogsForSale.co. Chelsea is a content monetization strategist, educator, investor, and Business Intermediary. She went from being a waitress, earning $11 an hour to the founder and CEO of a seven-figure company. She now helps investors acquire profitable niche online businesses at her brokerage BlogsForSale.co while providing an avenue for digital creators to have gainful exits from those businesses.Links:Blogs For Sale marketplace: https://blogsforsale.coFree Valuation tool: https://blogsforsale.co/valHer Paper Route website: https://herpaperroute.comChelsea&apos;s Instagram: https://instagram.com/herpaperroute

Sell Your Subscription Box Business with Chelsea Clarke

#093 - In this week&apos;s episode of Subscription Box Basics, we are going to have a little recap about Sub Summit 2021 held last September 21 to 23 in Dallas, Texas. Julie is joined by Renae Gonzalez to give us some highlights, and takeaways from the event. Sub Summit is an annual conference dedicated to subscription businesses hosted by SUBTA (Subscription Trade Association). It is a gathering of subscription brands leading the industry and the suppliers that support their growth.Tune in to find out why you shouldn&apos;t miss the upcoming Sub Summit in June 2022. Links:SUBTA: https://subta.comSub Summit: https://subsummit.comSparkle Hustle Grow: http://sparklehustlegrow.comSubscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com

Sub Summit 2021 Recap

#092 - In this episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Rai Cornell of Cornell Content Marketing to talk about tips to improve your marketing when bootstrapping your business. Rai Cornell studied psychology and human behavior for 10 years with the intention of working as a therapist in the California prison system. Over time, though, her interests and talents took her on a very different path. Today, Rai uses her meticulous understanding of human emotions, reactions, and thought patterns to drive sales and engagement for top brands. Summary:Introduction of Rai Cornell (00:01:49)Tip 1: Building relationships (00:05:05)Tip 2: Repurpose your content (00:07:50)Tip 3: Always include a call to action (00:12:22)Tip 4: Focus on what you can do consistently and sustainably (00:17:28)What does SEO really mean? (00:22:09)Links:Cornell Content Marketing: https://www.cornellcontentmarketing.comFree checklist for content marketing: https://www.cornellcontentmarketing.com/subcosRai Cornell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raicornell

How Content can Grow your Box Business with Rai Cornell

#091 - In this episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie is joined by Melanie Dyann Howe to talk about live video marketing.Mel is a self-proclaimed tech junkie who shows you how to look and sound like a pro without breaking the budget and getting over the overwhelm of tech and software.Summary:Introduction of Melanie Howe (00:01:52)Why should we go live? (00:09:36)What do we talk about when we go live? (00:11:57)Recommended tech for newbies (00:27:52)What to do about fear? (00:34:29)Links:50 Facebook Live Ideas: https://www.melaniedyann.com/fifty Melanie&apos;s website: https://www.melaniedyann.comMelanie&apos;s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelanieDyannDIY Marketing with Melanie Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYMarketingWithMelanieStreamYard: https://streamyard.com?fpr=julieball 

Live video marketing with Melanie Howe

#090 - In this episode, Julie is joined by one of her students from Subscription Box Bootcamp, Lindsay Rosenthal of The Pampered Parent. Lindsay is the founder and owner of The Pampered Parent, which is a monthly subscription box, an online community for moms of children with special needs. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or BCBA. She works with children with a variety of developmental disabilities, as well as with their caregivers to ensure they have all the skills and knowledge they need in order to best support their child. Tune in to hear Lindsay&apos;s inspiring journey in launching The Pampered Parent. Summary:Introduction of Lindsay Rosenthal and The Pampered Parent (00:01:41)What&apos;s included in The Pampered Parent box? (00:04:09)The Pampered Parent launch story (00:08:16)The Pampered Parent community (00:11:48)Growing an email list (00:15:07)The biggest challenge in starting The Pampered Parent (00:21:00)Favorite thing about being in the subscription box industry (00:24:59)Advice for new and aspiring subscription box business owners (00:27:39)Links:The Pampered Parent: https://thepamperedparent.com            -use PAMPERME to get 15% off of your first boxThe Pampered Parent Instagram: @thepamperedparentThe Pampered Parent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepamperedparentSubscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com

Behind the scenes with Lindsay of The Pampered Parent

Have a subscription box idea, but not sure where to start? Right here. This is a podcast for new and aspiring subscription box entrepreneurs. Host Julie Ball is the Founder and Chief Sparkler of Sparkle Hustle Grow, a monthly subscription box and online community for female entrepreneurs. Julie leads thousands of women through personal development and business training in a way that’s fun and supportive. She is an author, speaker, community builder, subscription box coach featured in Forbes, Business Insider, POPSUGAR, Hello Sunshine, and US Weekly. If you are ready to launch your subscription box business idea, you need SubscriptionBoxBootcamp.com for the roadmap and support that will help you succeed!

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Subscription Box Basics with Julie Ball

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