build your profitable product business with mel robbins thelotco business podcast
thelotco business podcast is dedicated to helping businesses in the fashion, retail and design industries not just survive but also thrive!! It’s a show that brings you tips, tricks and strategies to help you as an entrepreneur start, manage, and grow your creative business.
If you are a small business and feeling stuck on what to do next or how to actually kick start your idea, then tune in for some straightforward, practical business advice as well as interviews with inspiring females in the fashion, beauty and homewares space who will share not just what they do, but also how.
We cover marketing, finance, motivation, mindset and so much more. Walk away inspired to know how to start your own business or take these tips to help you grow and love the business you have now.
For coaching, courses and business advice with me check out link text or come say hi in the DMs on my socials @thelotco I can’t wait to help you guide you on your small business journey!!!
Episodes
146 episodes
Mastering the Messy Middle: Strategies for Business Growth
Ever feel like you’re doing all the things in your business—posting on socials, packing orders, launching products—but STILL not getting the results you want?Yep. You're probably in the messy middle. Not a newbie anym...
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Season 5
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Episode 144
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22:10
5 Critical Warning Signs You Need a New Marketing Approach
Are you marketing your little heart out 24/7 but still hearing crickets when it comes to actual sales? Or maybe your traffic is fine but conversions? Not so much. If you're nodding along, this episode is your wake-up call.Today,...
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Season 5
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Episode 143
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14:06
Overcoming Money Blocks: A Path to Entrepreneurial Success. Guest series episode 5 Carla.
In this episode I interview Carla Townsend, a money mindset and success coach. We delve into practical advice for female entrepreneurs looking to overcome financial barriers, the critical role of money mindset in achieving business success, and...
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Season 4
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Episode 142
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55:15
From Dream to Design: How Kiralee Built Murkani Jewellery into a Global Brand
💫 In this episode of thelotco business podcast, I sit down with Kiralee, the brilliant mind behind Murkani Jewellery. From an idea that lingered in her mind for years to a thriving global jewellery brand, Kiralee shares the up...
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Season 4
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Episode 141
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48:35
Unlocking Business Success: The Power of Mindset with Mandy Napier. Part 3 Guest Speaker Series
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: An Interview with High Performance Mindset Coach Mandy NapierIn this episode I interview Mandy Napier, a high-performance mindset and executive coach with over 14 years of experience. Mandy s...
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Season 4
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Episode 140
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38:24
Mastering Wholesale & Retail: Business Lessons from Marmoset Found (Nareen Holloway)
Building a Sustainable and Ethical Homewares Brand: An Interview with Nareen Holloway from Marmoset FoundIn this episode I interview Nareen Holloway, the founder of the homewares company Marmoset Found. Nareen shares her journey from wo...
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Season 4
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Episode 139
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40:22
From Art Teacher to Entrepreneur: The Mary Maker Studio Story Part 1 Guest Series
Unleashing Creative Business Success with Brydie Stewart from Mary Maker Studio In this episode I chat with Brydie from Mary Maker Studio about the intricacies of turning creative passio...
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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44:30
Unleash the Power of Email Marketing And Triple Your Sales. Part 4 Series Retail
Let's talk about the critical role of email marketing in driving sales and building customer relationships. We discuss the common pitfalls businesses face, such as neglecting email marketing in favour of social media, and then provi...
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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27:32
Top 10 Things Successful Product-Based Business Owners Do To Win The Game. Retail Series Pt 3.
Ever wondered what things product-based business owners do to get ahead?Have you ever tried to figure out what they have in common?After more than 25 years working with 100's of product-based businesses and successful entreprene...
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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14:51
10 Reasons Why You Need To Be On Shopify. Retail Series Part 2
What platform should I use for my website? This is a question I see asked ALL the time. Now my answer is always Shopify if you are an eCommerce and product-based business. Listen in today to find out the 10 reasons ...
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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24:44
Quick Ways to Boost Your Ecommerce Sales- Retail Series Drop Episode 1
Retail Week Series Episode 1.Hands up if you want more sales? Whether that is selling more on your own ecommerce store (DTC) or selling wholesale there are 3 ways to increase your sales.Get more customers (new ones)Get th...
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Season 4
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Episode 134
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19:27
5 Things You Must Include In Your Catalogue To Boost Conversion Rate (Part 4- Wholesale Series)
Want to maximise conversions and get more buyers over the line and start stocking your range in their stores?Make sure you include these 5 things in your Wholesale catalogue.In this super quick episode I explore the five essential e...
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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15:24
Sales Agent? Good Or Bad For Your Brand When Wholesaling (Part 3 Wholesale Series)
This is a question I get asked quite a lot in my 'How to Wholesale' program.Should I work with a Sales Agent?How much % commission do they take?Where do I find them?And then BUT that is so much % off what I already receive for w...
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Season 4
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Episode 132
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19:08
Unlocking Growth: The Power of a Stockist List on Your Website (Part 2 in Series Wholesale Week).
The Importance of Listing Stockists for Retail BrandsIn this episode I share WHY brands need to make their stockist information easily accessible online. I discuss the benefits of having a stockist list, including higher sales rates, bet...
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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7:37
Getting Ready for Trade Shows- Brand Edition (Part 1 in Wholesale Week Series)
Are you attending your first TRADE SHOW? Are you nervous? Excited? Freaking out?How much money have you spent on your stand???If you have you invested to exhibit at a trade show or are thinking about it soon, this episode is for you.
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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26:15
Retail Perspectives: Essentials Brands Need to Hear.
Ok today is all about working cohesively with your Retail stockists. It is about fostering successful relationships. Long term beautiful ones!Highlighting the importance of promotions, margin considerations, streamlined communi...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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26:51
The 5 Things You Can't Google About Selling Wholesale.
After over 20 years in Wholesale there are just things you can't google.These 5 are on the list.You don't know what you don't know right. IKYYK.One of the most common comments I get from my Transform Your Wholesale program is- 'Wow ...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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16:36
Reflecting on 2024: 10 Questions for Business Growth in 2025.
2024 is almost in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to reflect, celebrate, and plan for a thriving 2025! In this episode, I dive into the why and how of year-end business reflections. Whether you’re wrapping up a year full of...
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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21:00
How To Make Sales For Your Product Business with Dylan Jahraus (Amazon & Etsy)
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of multi-platform selling with the incredible Dylan Jahraus, an e-commerce expert with a wealth of experience across platforms like Etsy, Amazon, and Shopify. Dylan shares her journey, strategies, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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28:21
Bold, Creative, and Dancing Through Life: Cathy Hamilton’s Artful Journey.
Bold, Creative, and Dancing Through Life: Cathy Hamilton’s Artful Journey.This episode is all about proving that it’s never too late to shake things up, chase a dream, and build something incredible. At 57, Cathy Hamilton launched ...
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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41:14
5 Quick Ways To Maximise Your Sales This Holiday Season.
In this episode I dive into 5 unique strategies for product-based businesses to boost sales in the peak holiday season. From creative email series to streamlined ordering, I share actionable tips for engaging new customers, maximizing eComm...
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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20:17
Triple Your Sales With Email Marketing Mastery (10 Ways To Improve Your Email Marketing)
Let's talk about the critical role of email marketing in driving sales and building customer relationships. We discuss the common pitfalls businesses face, such as neglecting email marketing in favour of social media, and then provide actionabl...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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27:38
Cycle Syncing Simplified: Aligning Your Business with Your Energy with Renae Fieck
Revolutionize Your Business with Cycle Syncing: Special Guest Renae FieckIn this can't-miss episode, I sit down with Renee Fieck, an occupational therapist, breathwork facilitator, and feminist feminine leadership coach, to reveal how al...
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Season 4
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Episode 122
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31:27
Insider Tips to Building a Desirable Brand with Jewelry Expert Tracy Matthews
In this podcast episode, I welcome jewelry designer and business mentor Tracy Matthews, who shares her insights on building successful jewellery brands through effective marketing and mindset. Tracy, with over 30 years of experience, discus...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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42:24
Mastering Shopify: Building High-Converting Websites with Anna from House of Cart.
In this podcast episode, I welcome Anna from House of Cart and we dive deeply into the world of Shopify and e-commerce. Anna, a Shopify expert, shares her journey from starting a children's clothing label to becoming a leading name in Shopify w...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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48:32