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The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

Jacqueline Snyder 770 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

The Product Boss is a business podcast for entrepreneurs who make and sell physical products. Host Jacqueline Snyder shares strategies for building a profitable product business without sacrificing work-life balance. Episodes cover pricing, visibility, inventory planning, and mindset, with insights from her experience as a product expert featured in major media. The show offers actionable advice for selling on various platforms including Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon.

Episodes

773. The Temu Pricing Shift Every Product Business Owner Should Know
773. The Temu Pricing Shift Every Product Business Owner Should Know Sep 17, 2026 18:14 Are you worried that you have to keep your prices low to compete with big box stores, overseas sellers, or platforms like Temu? In this episode, I’m breaking down why the end of the $800 de minimis exemption could create new opportunities for product-based businesses while also affecting the costs of some imports. I talk about why you shouldn’t compete on price, how your brand and customer experie
772. The 15-Minute Weekly System That Helps You Focus and Grow Your Business
772. The 15-Minute Weekly System That Helps You Focus and Grow Your Business Sep 10, 2026 23:18 Are you constantly working in your product business but still feel like there’s never enough time to get everything done? In this episode, I share how to stop letting your to-do list and daily demands control your schedule. I break down how to create a weekly rhythm around your goals, choose where to focus your time and energy, and build more consistency into the work that actually moves your busi
771. Could Your Business Handle 3X the Sales? Here’s What to Fix First with Saltbox CEO Katerina Cirilli
771. Could Your Business Handle 3X the Sales? Here’s What to Fix First with Saltbox CEO Katerina Cirilli Sep 3, 2026 01:02:20 Is your product business growing, but your inventory and shipping are starting to take over your home? In this episode, I sit down with Katerina Cirilli, CEO of Saltbox, to talk about what happens when your business outgrows the space and systems that got you started. We break down how co-warehousing can give you dedicated space for inventory, access to shipping and fulfillment resources, and flex
770. 3 Systems That Let Your Product Business Run Without You
770. 3 Systems That Let Your Product Business Run Without You Aug 28, 2026 11:59 Could your product business run for a week without you? In this episode, I break down the 3 systems that allow your business to keep moving when you aren't the one making every decision, watching every number, or driving every sale. I share how to give your team clear decision-making guardrails, build a CEO dashboard that lets you quickly see how your business is doing, and create sales processes
769. What QVC’s Bankruptcy Teaches Us About Growing a Product Brand
769. What QVC’s Bankruptcy Teaches Us About Growing a Product Brand Aug 20, 2026 25:42 How prepared is your product business if your biggest sales channel suddenly stops working the way it used to? In this episode, I break down what happened with QVC, why losing customers and carrying massive debt can expose the risks of relying too heavily on one sales channel, and what product-based business owners can learn from it. I dive into the warning signs to watch, the customer metrics tha
768. The Sales Channel Strategy That Protects Your Product Business
768. The Sales Channel Strategy That Protects Your Product Business Aug 13, 2026 28:34 What happens when your biggest sales channel changes the rules? In this episode, I break down the revolt among Amazon sellers and why their fight over fees, advertising costs, and shrinking margins is a bigger lesson for every product-based business owner. I dive into why relying too heavily on Amazon, Etsy, or any other third-party platform can leave you vulnerable, why healthy profit margins giv
767. How to Build a Product Business That Gives You Your Freedom Back
767. How to Build a Product Business That Gives You Your Freedom Back Aug 6, 2026 14:29 Is your product business giving you the freedom you dreamed of, or does it feel like you're working harder than ever? In this Dear Jacq episode, I share why so many product business owners reach a point where their business depends on them for everything. I break down the leadership shift that helped me stop treating my business like a job I owned, why chasing balance isn't the answer, and the exe
766. Why Business Success Won’t Make You Feel Like You’re Enough
766. Why Business Success Won’t Make You Feel Like You’re Enough Jul 30, 2026 21:00 Are you building a successful product business but still feeling like you have something to prove? In this episode, I talk about the “not enoughness” wound and why more revenue, bigger opportunities, and business success won’t automatically make that feeling disappear. I share how this belief can show up in your pricing, your profit margins, the opportunities you avoid, and even the constant press
765. How to Overcome Fear of Success in Your Product Business
765. How to Overcome Fear of Success in Your Product Business Jul 23, 2026 13:24 Could the biggest obstacle to your next level be the version of yourself you're holding onto? In this episode, I answer a question that many entrepreneurs think but rarely say out loud... what if you're actually afraid of succeeding? I talk about why this fear is more common than you think, how it creates invisible ceilings in your business, and share a mindset exercise to help you become the CEO
764. How to Pay Yourself Consistently From Your Product Business
764. How to Pay Yourself Consistently From Your Product Business Jul 16, 2026 11:58 Do you ever wonder why your business is thriving on paper, yet you still can't pocket a consistent paycheck? In this episode, I answer a question from a product business owner facing this exact dilemma, even though the numbers show her business is profitable. I share why profit and cash flow tell two very different stories, the money habits that keep founders feeling stuck, and the weekly financia
763. The 4-Step Q4 Planning Framework for Product Businesses
763. The 4-Step Q4 Planning Framework for Product Businesses Jul 9, 2026 15:11 Do you wait until fall to think about Black Friday and the holiday season? In this episode, I share why the most successful product-based businesses don't wait until fall to prepare for Q4. Instead, they use the slower summer months to build the inventory, marketing, operations, and team they'll need when holiday demand arrives. I break down my 4-part planning framework. I teach my clients so you
762. Sales DON’T Have to Slow Down In The Summer. Here’s The Playbook
762. Sales DON’T Have to Slow Down In The Summer. Here’s The Playbook Jul 2, 2026 17:52 Are slower sales making you question everything you've built? In this episode, I talk about why June and July are some of the toughest months for product-based businesses and why that doesn't mean your business is broken. I share the buying patterns behind seasonal slowdowns, why successful brands create demand instead of waiting for customers to start shopping again, and the strategies you can us

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