Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a trusted couples coach, teacher, and therapist helps break down talking about income with your significant other. More and more women are starting and running very successful online stores…and earning a lot of money doing it. But that increased income can cause challenges and resentment in relationships—especially when they start out-earning their spouse or partner. In this episode, Alison J. Prince shares her own experiences as they discuss changing money dynamics,...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 184
Using Instagram is an incredible social media tool you can use to connect with customers and build your online business. But are you posting on it the right way, or are you wasting time and effort? Mya Nichol has built a million-dollar business teaching business owners how to maximize Instagram impact, and she’s on the podcast to share ideas about how you can make the most of your photos, videos, carousels and reels. Follow Mya Nichol: On Instagram: @MyaNichol On TikTok: @MyaNichol On Pinterest:...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 183
It IS possible for you to start with almost nothing and grow a thriving business. Nick Yegros joins Alison J. Prince to talk about how he and his wife Lidia began their million-dollar business selling children’s clothes online, the importance of mentors, and even how simply adding complementary items to primary products can make a HUGE difference to the bottom line. He also talks about what he learned in Alison’s online selling class that helped him build his counter repair business—and what he ...
Mar 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 182
Using an AI tool like ChatGPT in your online business can help you generate new ideas, speed up your writing process and even get you “unstuck” when you’re struggling. But can it replace human connection? That’s what Alison J. Prince discusses with AI advocate Justin Benton in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. (And by the way…did you know that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson loves syrup? Listen to learn more.) Connect with Justin: - On Instagram @TheJustinBenton - By email: JBenton@101cb...
Mar 21, 2023•34 min•Ep. 181
Learn six of the most important ecommerce trends happening right now with experts Alison J. Prince and Bryan Bowman. These trends—including AI—are essential for online businesses to stay competitive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. By embracing these trends and implementing them into your business strategy, you can better connect with your customers and build trust with them as you create a more engaging and personalized experience and drive sales in the process. Connect with Bryan...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 180
Learn how a piece of paper and a printer at home turned into a multi-million dollar business for Mandy Bare and her family. In her interview with Alison Prince, Mandy shares her inspiring story of resourcefulness and persistence, and offers valuable insights and tips for others that might want to start and grow their own online business. Connect with Mandy Bare: On Facebook: 1CandyCaneLane On Instagram: @SantaClausWrites Shop: SantaClausWrites.com Take 40% off your order when you use AJP40 at ch...
Mar 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 179
Learn the secrets Jeannie Olsen, owner of Vibe Jewelry, uses to generate over $10,000 in a single day at craft shows. She shares how she’s transitioning her business from booths to the online space, her insights on the best shows to attend, and how to protect your money at craft show booths. You’ll gain valuable tips on how to apply Jeannie’s strategies to your own e-commerce business in this episode of the How to Sell Online Podcast. Connect with Jeannie Olsen: Shop VIBE Jewelry at https://www....
Feb 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 178
Selling large, high-end products is not only possible but can be very profitable. Katie Meitzler and her husband have built a successful online business doing just that. In this episode of How to Sell Online, Katie shares how they keep their customers happy and coming back to buy more, what they’ve learned and implemented to reduce overwhelm, how they continue to produce high quality products but were able to increase their profits and how she’s using TikTok to help grow her business. Listen now...
Feb 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 177
Choosing a product to sell online is easy—because virtually anything can sell. Alison shares surprising products that are selling out fast and the answers to some of the most common questions she gets in her inbox. She also talks productivity, where to buy shipping supplies, and why the product you sell today doesn’t have to be the product you sell forever. Connect with Alison: On Facebook On Instagram Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.alisonjprince.com/li...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 176
Are you being held back by guilt or fear? Heather Chauvin, author of Dying to be a Good Mother, joins Alison to share how to get out of a state of survival and achieve fulfillment and happiness. You’ll also find out why focusing on the life you want to live is the first step in achieving business success, followed by leaving your comfort zone behind. Mentioned In This Episode: -Purchase Heather Chauvin’s book, Dying to Be a Good Mother , on Amazon or wherever books are sold. -Take the Aligned Li...
Feb 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 175
Working with influencers is one of the best ways to grow your online business exponentially. Find out where you can find influencers when you have a specialized product as Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright talks to Alison about how finding a powerful group of influencers came as a result of one of the hardest times in her life: when she was fighting cancer. During her interview with Alison, Sara shares about the product that took her years to fully perfect and how she’s expanded that single product...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 174
Selling print-on-demand products online is a great way to generate profits without having to deal with stocking inventory. Lisa Webb talks to Alison about how she’s hit multiple six figures selling on Etsy and her own site. She shares the pros and cons of tee-shirt sales, what led her to create a new business model for one of her companies, and why it was so essential to her to launch her own eCommerce website. Alison and Lisa also talk about the importance of charging what your product is worth...
Jan 24, 2023•41 min•Ep. 173
Find out which business model is the right one for you to sell physical products online in this episode. There are actually a lot to choose from. But three of the most common are drop shipping, multi-level marketing (also known as MLMs), and running a traditional online retail store (aka eCommerce). These are the same options Alexis Cassar, today’s guest on the How to Sell Online podcast, has explored in her entrepreneurial journey—and she’s learned a great deal in the process. She’s sharing her...
Jan 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 172
Talent and know-how can only get you so far in creating and building an online business. Learn the 3 things that will help you make 2023 your best year yet—and hear Alison share how to put them into action right now in this episode of the How to Sell Online Podcast. - Connect with Alison on Facebook and Instagram: @alisonjprince - Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.alisonjprince.com/life-planner-order2 - Learn about the 0-100K System and how you can launch ...
Jan 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 171
Learn how to increase sales with storytelling, one of the most powerful tools that you can use as an online seller to connect with your customers! In a few captivating lines, you can build relationships that have people buying from you once, and then coming back again and again. Jude Charles understands the powerful connection between storytelling and selling and is laying down a ton of knowledge during today’s episode—including how to do it. He guides us all through how and why storytelling boo...
Jan 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 170
Get inspired, learn top business tips, and have some “aha” moments of your own as you listen (or re-listen) to clips from 2022’s top 5 episodes of the How to Sell Online podcast. But that’s not all! Prepare for some feel-good goosebumps when you hear about how much Alison’s students have given to help those in need—in ways that can change the destiny of future generations. Plus, Alison’s also sharing some fascinating key business metrics with you that just might surprise you. #1 The Secret to On...
Dec 27, 2022•22 min•Ep. 169
Goal setting in business is essential! If you don’t know where you’re going, you’re never going to get there. Alison helps JaLyn Morris—the owner of Morris Made—discover her true business goals through a step-by-step, start-at-the-beginning process. Applying this same process to your own online store gives you the information you need to set your own goals. - Shop with JaLyn at: https://www.shopmorrismade.com/ - Find JaLyn on Instagram and Facebook: @shopmorrismade Connect with Alison: - Faceboo...
Dec 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 168
Alison shares 4 easy-to-follow steps you can take to prepare for economic hurricanes. You can stay in business or even start the one you've been thinking about, even though all we hear about in the news is a bad economy. Don’t let fear stop you from building a strong online business that will withstand a bad economy. - Follow Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprice -Get your free Because I Can planner(you just pay shipping) https://go.alisonjprince.com/life-planner-order2 - Learn about th...
Dec 13, 2022•25 min•Ep. 167
Learn why big influencers aren’t necessarily the best ones to promote your product and what kind you should be looking for to help grow your online business. Alison is also celebrating #CanWins from her 0-$100K community and answering questions about how to get more customer reviews, what to do when you hit a sales plateau, the percentage you should pay influencers, and how to use collaborations to boost product sales. -Find more from Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince -Get your fre...
Dec 06, 2022•26 min•Ep. 166
How can you stop procrastinating due to fear and talking yourself out of something you know could be amazing? Jill Stanton, creator of Millionaire Girls Club, joined me during a live training session to discuss those questions and more. Her own experiences have taught her—and will teach you in this episode—how to surrender to what’s aligned with you, take action, and go with the flow of what’s happening instead of constantly trying to go against the current. And be sure to listen for how and why...
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 165
Diving into hot topics today, including deciding whether to start just one online store or multiple online businesses. Whether marketplaces are always the right place to start selling. Determining whether to sell a product you’re passionate about…or just choose something that will get you going faster. How to make working with friends or family more effective (and when—gulp—you might have to fire someone you love) and why you’ll probably stink it up the first time. Listen in on a live coaching f...
Nov 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 164
How can you turn your hobby into a profitable online business? Donna Beavers has done just that. She joined Alison's 0-100K System and now not only does she make money from her hobby, but she has also grown her business to the point where she was able to quit her job and makes enough to support her entire family. She shares her story, what she did to create a successful business doing what she loves, and gives several tips that you can implement in your own business model today. - Follow Donna o...
Nov 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 163
When you’re selling online, you have a lot to focus on--but it’s critical to never lose sight of your profit margins. Heidi Payne, the founder of Go Charlotte, is on the podcast to talk about what led her to online entrepreneurship, how she learned the importance of pricing strategies, and what she credits with keeping her motivated and moving forward. - Shop with Heidi at ShopGoCharlotte.com - Find Go Charlotte on Instagram @gocharlottehome - Connect with Alison on Facebook and Instagram @aliso...
Nov 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 162
Brian Page, author of “Don’t Start a Side Hustle” is on the How to Sell Online podcast to talk about different types of “passive-preneurs”, how to save time building your business through modeling, and why it’s important to surround yourself with people who possess the skillsets you need. - Get Brian’s New Book at https://brian.page/book/ - Follow Brian on social at @bpagester - Follow Alison on FB & IG @alisonjprince - Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) at https://g...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 161
When you have one great product, one of the best things you can do is to find another item that fits so seamlessly with it that customers want to purchase both! That’s what Shannon Bennett, aka “The Crayon Lady” did in her online store—and it’s caused her online business to grow exponentially! Shannon’s on the How to Sell Online podcast today to share her success story and how you can do it too! - Shop at Shannon's Online Store https://creativecrayonsworkshop.com/ - Find Shannon on Facebook @Cre...
Oct 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 160
If you’ve ever considered buying a laser cutter to start or build your online store, Edye Wagstaff is on the How to Sell Online podcast to talk all about it. She talks about what lasers work best for her, the kinds of products she started with…and how she’s grown her online business by listening to her customers. Find out how and why she and her husband have made their company, Boulton and Grand, a six-figure success. - Find Edye's shop at https://boultonandgrande.com/ - Find Edye on Facebook an...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 159
Everyone needs a little motivation from time to time, including entrepreneurs. Bryan Bowman shares why we need a boost from time to time and the steps you can take to get and stay motivated. We're talking self-image, celebration and judgment, and how to put all of them to work for you in your business. - Find the books discussed in the podcast here: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/shop/alisonjprince/list/31SJ566XRA67B - Find out more about Bryan Bowman at https://www.ecomunderground.com/about/ - Fin...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 158
Running a business selling products online isn’t always easy. But there are ways that you CAN make it easier. Dinae Pitcher is on the How to Sell podcast today talking about why TikTok works for her, what’s working with her ecommerce store and where she’s had a few struggles. There are surprises, lots of authentic moments, and steps you can take to make online selling easier. - Find Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince - Find Alison's previous podcast episode about fulfillment with Ve...
Oct 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 157
What steps would you take if you had to completely rebuild your online store from scratch? And you only had 30 days to do it? That was the challenge posed to Alison a few years ago…and she’s taking it on again in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast. Plus, she’s in the guest chair this time, so you can learn more from her from a different perspective. - Find Alison on Facebook and Instagram @alisonjprince - Get Alison's FREE planner (you just pay shipping) at https://go.alisonjprince.c...
Sep 27, 2022•31 min•Ep. 156
Life and momentum coach, Melisa Cluff has the ability to point out something that makes you go, “Dang! That’s EXACTLY what I needed to hear!” She joined me in a workshop for my students talking about the 110% lie! Think about those times when you say, “I’m gonna give this 110%!” You’re so committed, you’re so driven, and you want to make it a success. Melisa and I discuss why 110% isn’t what you need to focus on. Rather, a whole lot less…turns out to be a whole lot more. Connect with Alison: Fac...
Sep 20, 2022•13 min•Ep. 155
