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BrandWhys®: The Healthpreneur’s Guide to Clients & CredibilityWhy Katie Hunt Took the Leap to Rebrand After 8 Years in BusinessToday, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Katie Hunt, founder of Proof to Product, who went through a major rebranding journey a few years ago. Katie's six-month rebrand was driven by the need to align her business name, identity, and offerings with her evolving mission to empower product-based entrepreneurs.In this episode, Katie opens up about the comprehensive process— from choosing a new name and developing fresh branding assets to transitioning their website from WordPress to Squarespace and managing a seamless Instagram handle swap. She shares her initial fears about SEO impacts and community reception, and reflects on...
2024-10-2929 min
Female Founder WorldTradeshow and Wholesale Strategies That Work with Savonne Anderson, Aya Paper CoSaVonne Anderson is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy!
SaVonne is the founder of Aya Paper Co, a greeting card and stationery company that’s been getting a ton of buzz across publications like Allure, BuzzFeed, and Forbes. SaVonne was working as a graphic designer at a contemporary art museum when she was inspired to create a sustainable greeting card company that she felt better represented the diverse Black experience.
In this episode SaVonne covers her unique sales strategy that’s brought a ton of business, lessons in hiring she’s made along...
2024-08-1242 min
Boutique ChatFTV: Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Sara Burks Sara Burks, our director of partnerships and education at The Boutique Hub, and I go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked in this Season 2 episode — which was the topic of one of our breakout sessions at the 2019 Boutique Summit. No matter where you’re at in your business journey, it's always good to go back to the play book. We cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more! Join us at the 2024 Boutique Summit for sessions on topics such as productivity habits, leveraging organic marketing, live...
2024-02-1637 min
The Buyerside ChatMake The Most of Trade Show Season (Whether You’re There or Not!) | Episode 52Today we are talking about Tradeshows! This episode is for both the brands and the buyers. Whether you are at the tradeshows or not, we’re talking about how to maximize the tradeshow season opportunity.For the brands that attend the tradeshows, you’ll get my exact email strategies to stay top of mind for buyers after the shows.For the brands that DON’T attend the tradeshows, you’ll get inspired by a few ideas to help you take advantage of the biggest buying seasons of the year.
2024-02-1231 min
B2B Community Builder Show (formerly Chief Executive Connector)168 | The 3 Biggest Opportunites In Community Building For Businesses w/ Isar MeitisThe first in-person conference about community building since the pandemic just happened in Memphis a couple weeks ago, and it gave us insights into the impact community creation is having in the present state of business (SPOILER ALERT: it's significant.)But you missed it. (So did I!)THAT's why my partner, Isar, joined us from the floor of the expo hall to give us the biggest takeaways he learned while there!Isar was there as a speaker (giving a keynote about the Relationship Flywheel), and also running our PopCast Trade Show Booth activation w...
2022-04-181h 15
Everything is TeachableGrowing a Product-Based Business (Katie Hunt, Proof to Product)Katie Hunt is the founder of Proof to Product (formerly known as Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to product-based entrepreneurs. She’s worked with thousands of entrepreneurs through her in-person conferences, online courses, and group coaching she offers.Katie is also the host of the popular podcast, Proof to Product, where she takes listeners behind the scenes of growing a product-based business. Guests share their successes, struggles and how they’ve made difficult but important transitions in their business to continue growing.Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The National Stationery Show, The Savv...
2021-10-0739 min
The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn168: How freelancers can support product-based businesses with Katie Hunt of Proof to ProductWould it be a dream to work with a product-based business you love? Well you can make that happen because product-based businesses are looking for virtual support in many areas. In this episode, Katie Hunt of Proof to Product, shares how freelancers can support product-based businesses, what they're struggling with and how their businesses have changed in the last year. Katie is the founder of Proof to Product (formerly known as Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to product-based entrepreneurs. She’s worked with thousands of entrepreneurs through her in-person conferences, online courses, and group coaching sh...
2021-05-1733 min
Snail Mail SuperstarA Conversation About Building Community with Katie Hunt!Katie Hunt is the founder of Proof to Product® (formerly Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She has certainly been a mentor to me over the past 7 years! We chat about building community in the stationery industry, vulnerability, scarcity vs. abundance mindset, building a business that's specific to you and your life, and more!
Check out Katie’s company, Proof to Product!
Learn more about her newest project, Proof to Product Labs!
2020-05-2944 min
Christian Entrepreneurs Rise Up| Faith in Business | Family First BusinessMaking Money With Physical Products (with Katie Hunt): Episode 165Katie Hunt is the founder of Proof to Product (formerly Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing “go” even when you might not feel 100% ready. Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The National Stationery Show, The Savvy Experience, Be Sage, Seanwes Conference and Unique Camp; and she’s been a featured guest on dozens of business podcasts. When she’s not dreaming up new programs, you can find her spending time with her husband and four young children, hosting...
2020-03-2331 min
Pep Talks for Side HustlersGrowing a Product-Based Side Hustle with Katie Hunt of Proof to ProductBuild a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! I’m completely fascinated by what today’s guest is sharing because it’s a topic I’ve always been curious about - but have zero experience or knowledge in - and that’s how to create a product-based business. I mean, back in my web designer days I built my share of e-commerce...
2020-03-1154 min
Gift Biz Unwrapped226 – Concept to Wholesale in One Year with Meg Sutton of Belle & Union
Meg Sutton is the boss lady and doodler behind Belle & Union, a company that sells letterpress printed cards, art prints, southern-inspired wrappings and hand-crafted artisan goods brimming with vintage wit and wisdom that tote a bit of a foodie twist – all 100% made in the USA.
Meg started the business in 2012 after falling in love with letterpress while working in a boutique shop. Surprisingly she went from concept to wholesale in just a single year.
Belle & Union launched their first brick and mortar store in San Antonio, Texas, in July 2018. The shop houses the working studio as well as offers creative wo...
2019-08-0558 min
Business of CraftBusiness of Craft Episode 57 Katie Hunt on Trade ShowsMy guest today, Katie Hunt is the founder and CEO of several businesses including Kelp Designs, a stationary manufacturing company and Tradeshow Bootcamp which we’re going to chat about today. Katie has hosted more than 200 webinars, 12 conferences and spent hundreds of hours providing 1-1 coaching to independent artists and small businesses. She is also the host of the Proof to Product podcast where she interviews mostly stationary and paper folks about growing their businesses. She received the Emerging Gift Industry Leader Award in 2015 and was included on the industry’s 40 Under 40 list in 2017.
2019-05-1540 min
Day in the LifeMeg Sutton | Owner of Retail Shop Belle & UnionToday's interview is with my good friend and client Meg Sutton, the owner of a shop called Belle & Union located in San Antonio. Meg opened up her first brick and mortar shop in July of 2018 after running her shop strictly online for years. We talk about what it's really like to open a brick and mortar store and how she even figured out how to open a retail shop, how and why she produces all of her products 100% in the U.S., imposter syndrome, why Meg stopped sharing her personal life on social media as well as why I...
2019-01-291h 06Gift Biz Unwrapped199 – All the Secrets to Going Wholesale with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp
Katie is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the Proof to Product podcast, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs.
She’s helped more than 850 brands get their products on the shelves of retail stores big and small. Her clients’ products can be found in Target, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, The Container Store and independent boutiques around the world.
Katie is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.
Business Building Insights
Focus on your product first. Make sure everything is in place and you are prepared...
2019-01-2855 min
Mabinogion, The by ANONYMOUSAll the Secrets to Going Wholesale with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow BootcampEpisode 199 – Katie is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the Proof to Product podcast, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs.
She’s helped more than 850 brands get their products on the shelves of retail stores big and small. Her clients’ products can be found in Target, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, The Container Store and independent boutiques around the world.
Katie is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.
Business Building Insights
Focus on your product first. Make sure everything is in place and you are prepared if you deci...
2019-01-2855 min
Day in the Life055 | Caroline Hull | Podcast Producer & EditorAffiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in this blog post. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support! On today's show, I have Caroline Hull who is my podcast producer and editor extraordinaire! I thought it'd be super fun to have the gal behind t...
2018-11-061h 01
Stickers on the Mic PodcastKatie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp Talks Business Strategy and EntreprenuershipKatie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the Proof to Product podcast, a business strategist and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. Megan talks with Katie about her passion for creating, her mind for business and her desire to help others succeed with three essential tools: community, collaboration and education.
2018-09-1019 min
Support is SexyTrade Show Boot Camp Founder Katie Hunt Shares Everything You Need To Know Before Your Next Trade ShowOn this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, shares insider secrets to having a successful trade show appearance, including common mistakes entrepreneurs make, where you should focus (retail vs wholesale) and how to know when to say "no." Plus: Mom guilt. How to deal with it and how to get over it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-08-1747 min
Strategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthAdding a Product Shop to Your Service-Based Business with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow BootcampToday on the podcast we welcome Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp. Katie is a third-time guest on the show, where she was on previously to talk about wholesale and tradeshows. Katie is a business strategist, a mentor to creative entrepreneurs and has been super helpful for us in the realm of retail and all things product based. Today, Katie brings a new conversation to the table to help all you service-based babes who are wanting to dip your toes into physical products but just don’t know where to start. She is going to talk to us about how se...
2018-04-2040 min
Bringing Business to RetailUsing Trade Shows as a Powerful Retail Marketing Tool - Katie HuntTrade Shows...Have you ever considered them in your store's retail marketing plan? If not now is the time to reconsider! We have Katie Hunt here today to educate us on using trade shows as a powerful retail marketing tool! Katie is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the Proof to Product podcast, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. Katie launched her wholesale line for Kelp Designs in 2009 and was selling in retail stores nationwide until 2016, when she decided to discontinue manufacturing and pour her time and energy into the TSBC community, and today we will...
2018-02-121h 06
Work Your Wealth PodcastWhen to Lead and When to Let Go with Katie Hunthis week I sat down with business strategist, Katie Hunt. Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the Proof to Product Podcast, a business strategist, and a mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing go even when you might not feel 100% ready. Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies. Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas...
2017-12-1835 min
Day in the LifeKatie Hunt | Founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp was one of my first PR clients that I started working with late last year and I’m so honored to be a part of her incredible team. If you aren’t familiar Katie, Tradeshow Bootcamp offers educational workshops (both online and in person!) to creative entrepreneurs who want to learn how to sell wholesale, exhibit at tradeshows, and learn about a variety of business topics. She’s coached over 700 brands, some of who have products in Anthropologie, Hallmark, Target, and more. The TSBC alumni community and the support they have for o...
2017-10-241h 22
Legal Road Map®: copyright, trademark and business law info for online entrepreneursKatie Hunt on protecting work product when working with independent contractors (LRM S2E18)Tradeshow Bootcamp’s founder talks leveling up with legal help and how she transitioned from side hustle to flourishing business. Listen and learn: How keeping your day job can actually help you grow your business Why hiring a team can save you money in the long run Why registering a trademark may not be the best first step for your business Why copycats don’t mean the end of your program or business Why contracts are essential when working with independent contractors KEY TAKEAWAY: Working with a trusted legal advisor from the start of your busin...
2017-10-2431 min
Office Talk with Annette StepanianEp. 057: Katie Hunt: Why Hiring Is Not One Size Fits All There's a saying that goes something like: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together... As an entrepreneur growing your business, there will inevitably come a time when you're going to need a little help. It can be tricky though as you try to decide what type of help to hire out. In this episode of the Office Talk podcast, I’m talking to Katie Hunt, the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp and the host of the Proof to Product podcast. Katie helps entrepreneurs crea...
2017-09-2739 min
Strategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthPart 2: The Secret Parallel Universe of Wholesale with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow BootcampToday on the podcast, we welcome back Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp. Katie is our very first second-time guest! We met Katie last summer at the Savvy Experience and have been friends ever since. Katie has this depth of knowledge about an entirely different world of wholesale and the stationary industry that we are just not privy to, and she is not afraid of holding back! In fact, she doesn’t hold back, ever.She gives so much insight in this episode; we are talking all about saving for tradeshows, how to budget for them so that th...
2017-06-1248 min
It's Part of the ProcessHow to Hire Help for Your Creative BusinessDelilah and Nicole talk with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp about hiring help for your creative business. They discuss how to determine when you need to hire help, how to find help, how to train employees, and share some positive and negative experiences on finding and maintaining help. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
2017-03-231h 15Strategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthThe Secret Parallel Universe of Wholesaling with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow BootcampToday on the podcast we have Katie Hunt with us, and it is going to be an absolute showdown — tradeshow showdown! Katie knows all the secret stuff about this whole secret universe that they call “wholesale”. Now although neither of us live in this parallel universe, Katie definitely does and she has a ton of knowledge to share with us. Katie has been wholesaling and dealing with the wholesale world since 2009 and has always had the entrepreneurial bug, even back in the day selling friendship bracelets to all her friends.Katie shares how she first got started in the...
2017-03-1044 min