On The Shelf: How To Get Your Products Into Big Box Retail!

Have you ever watched television and came across As Seen on TV programs and felt it was shady or that people are trying to pull the wool over your eyes? Then you might want to hear from Carrie Jeske. Carrie is an As Seen On TV guru and has been in the industry for over twenty years. Carrie’s connections in other distribution channels is vast so she knows what she’s talking about. Her passion is in helping inventors find low cost, high return inventing strategies. Along with her inventor husband of 30 years, Carrie formed a nonprofit company that brings inventors and product developers together online to brainstorm specific inventions that are licensed. The group provides funding to a variety of start-up endeavors. Learn more about the industry and behind the scenes as Carrie shares insider secrets to get ideas on the As Seen on TV shelf space at Walmart and everywhere Direct Response industry products are sold. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Creating a positive relationship with your buyer is key to having a productive partnership. John from San Francisco wanted to know how this could be achieved, and I thought that this is something worth discussing for all our listeners out there. You have to build a mutually beneficial relationship with your client by creating a positive dialogue built on trust and professionalism, which will increase the chances of fostering customer loyalty. Learn the 4 primary steps to building a good relationship with your buyer that will make them repeat clients despite the tough competition in your field. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

There’s a brand-new giant in grocery retail who is taking the food industry by storm – but they’re not quite the mass-production factory you have come to expect. Meet Tracy Postic, founder and CEO of Millies Kitchen Creations whose original ideas, super fresh and healthy ingredients, and business smarts have stamped their mark in grocery retail. The idea for Millies Kitchen Creations came from everyday families with fast-paced lives looking for food that offered convenience, flavor, taste, and quality. These include Gluten Free, Vegan, Trans Fat Free, Vegetarian, and Clean Label food options. Tracy takes us into her world of success with her catching personality and easy demeanor. But don’t be fooled! Her skills have got grocery retailers eating out of her hand. Pun intended. For all the Big Boxers out there looking for instant motivation, please enjoy this look into what made Tracy successful and how she stays on course. Take out your pen and pad because her ideas are once in a lifetime! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, Goodbye Toys R Us is a bit of a look back at my career with this retailer and what they were able to teach me. It is sad to see such a giant in retail go away forever, however sometimes change, no matter how hard or sad, is inevitable. I have some fond, crazy, chaotic memories of working at this retailer and I am looking forward to sharing them with you. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

We all go through times when everything is going wrong, everything is happening, and we just don't know what to do. Sometimes people get busy doing the wrong things. When things are going wrong, doing more of them is not going to help the situation. Bill Carmody, Tracy Hazzard, Salah Khalaf, and Joe Tarnowski discuss some great options for what to do when things go wrong or when you experience difficulty in your business. They provide some key information that you should take advantage of, so that you can minimize when things don't go as planned. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

The process of selling a consumer goods product to a buyer hasn't changed much in the last 100 years. You do a demonstration and hopefully, people become interested. Trying to think of new and different ways to make this process either easier, better, or more enjoyable is where AR/VR come into retail. These technologies could be used to introduce buyers to products. Jacki Morie is an expert in the field of AR and VR. As Head of Education at Upload, she is educating the next generation of people on what they could do with AR and VR. She also owns All These Worlds where they do virtual reality work for health, mindfulness, and training. Jacki talks more about the difference in virtual and augmented reality, and the different ways they can be used in business retail. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, We are going old school on this episode and covering a very important topic, buyer emails. Specifically we are covering the 4 things every initial buyer email should have. Who you are Why you are emailing Why the buyer should give a crap Call to action If you are reaching out to buyers right now, don't proceed without this information. Here is to your success! Tim Join our closed Facebook group On The Shelf Now - It is the best way to get the inside scoop. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Women who like to drink don’t like what happens to them the next day. When they drink beer, the feel bloated. Wine gives them headaches and cocktails make them fat with its sugar. Leah Caplanis created Social Sparkling Wine, the most health-conscious alcohol available today. This sparkling beverage has a low calorie count and 1 gram of sugar. What makes it a healthy drink is that nutrient-based ingredients are fused into it like organic hibiscus extract and organic ginger extract. Learn why Leah picked the wine industry to get her products into big box retails and how she was able to do it. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hello Big Boxers, Welcome to our first Flash Topic of 2018! We are excited to bring our Flash Topic concept back this year and we are kicking it off by posing the following questions to our panel - - What is one thing any Entrepreneur can do this year to gain an edge? - What is one thing any Entrepreneur should stop doing this year to maintain their edge? The answers from the panel will blow your mind. This is solid advice from people who really know how to help you succeed. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, Great to be back. Today we are getting into some misconceptions when importing products to the US. US retail can be quite different from other markets around the world and it is important to understand these differences if you want to make a successful transition. Please feel free to add to the conversation if you have come across other notable differences. Enjoy the Podcast. Tim Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, Happy New Year! This episode is dedicated to giving you a couple things to think about when planning your 2018 strategy. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, Hold on to your pens and pencils, we are going back to school. Mercedes Jamie is on today's podcast speaking directly to each of you about supplier diversity and how what makes you different, can actually help your products get on the shelf. Mercedes breaks it down into easy to understand steps and provides terrific background that will help you understand if you and your company can benefit from some of these awesome programs. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hello Big Boxers, In today's episode we cover key questions from in the field. Below please see the questions from Big Boxers across the globe. 1. How long should my buyer product deck be? 2. What is the best way to increase my sales now? 3. Can you give me some tips for an upcoming buyer meeting I have scheduled. 4. I am trying to get a hold of a buyer and they simply won't respond no matter what I do, should I give up? 5. How do I know if my product is ready to present to buyers? Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, In episode 117 we cover the benefits of getting up close and personal with your customers and how finding out the following can help your buyer pitch: Why are customers buying my product What type of customers are buying my product What do my customers like or dislike about my product If you need more ammunition in your pitch, don't miss a second of this episode. Happy selling! To book your end of year consultation appointment click here Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram

Hey Big Boxers, Today's episode is the answer to a ton of questions that relate to timeframes. You asked and we listened. We have taken all the questions submitted on this subject and condensed them into the following categories: What are reasonable product to market timeframes? What are the things that will affect these timeframes? How can I speed up the process? How can I manage my own expectations? This is a literal how to manual on product to market timeframes. We hope you enjoy it. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ·      Here’s How »   Join the On The Shelf community today: ·      Ontheshelfnow.com ·      On The Shelf Now Facebook Group ·      On the Shelf Now Facebook ·      On The Shelf Now Twitter ·      On the Shelf Now Instagram