build your profitable product business with mel robbins thelotco business podcast
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build your profitable product business with mel robbins thelotco business podcast
Moving on and the closing of Incy Interiors with Kristy Withers.
Things in business don't always go to plan.
Kristy Withers founder of Incy Interiors grew her business over 13 years and has had her fair share if things going wrong!!
On the podcast this week, I talk with Kristy about her journey with Incy Interiors. How she is now moving on from being the owner and what the future looks like for her.
We talk about the highs and lows, he different things Kristy has tried and tested in her time as a product business owner. How she went from not having any experience as a business owner to a building a multi million-dollar company.
Here's a sneak peek of what you'll discover in this episode:
🌟 Why Kristy got started and what led to her taking a step back.
🌟 What early stage growth looked like and how Incy Interiors grew over the years.
🌟 The difference between wholesaling, drop-shipping and marketplaces.
🌟 Making sure your customer has a positive experience buying from you.
🌟 Advice Kristy has for anyone starting out and whether or not she would change anything about her journey.
🌟 Incy Interiors is closing down as a business you can check out their website and connect with Kristy on Instagram. To find out all the updates and announcements follow on their instagram.
You can find all the show notes and juicy details on our website at
https://www.thelotco.com.au/podcast
We discuss all of the following:
01:26 How did Kristy get started with her business?
03:01 Finding manufacturing
04:30 Early stage growth and how her business grew over the years
09:05 Drop shipping vs wholesale vs marketplace
13:13 Incy Interiors’ retail store
18:47 The Incy Interiors team
20:04 Moving through tough times in business
30:24 Importance of customer experience
32:02 Advice for anyone starting a product business now
35:49 Prioritizing marketing and brand awareness
39:41 Would Kristy change anything about her journey?
Connect with Kristy on Instagram.
Follow Incy Interiors on Instagram.
Shop all kids designer furniture at Incy Interiors
I'm Mel Robbins! from @thelotco
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Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand.
Over 25 years in Retail and Wholesale Sales and Marketing.
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