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The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder

Jacqueline Snyder 770 Episodes Aug 20, 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

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
761. The Hidden Belief Keeping Your Product‑Based Business from Scaling
761. The Hidden Belief Keeping Your Product‑Based Business from Scaling Jun 25, 2026 15:23 Are you the person your business relies on for everything? In this episode, I answer a question from a founder who feels like her business only works because she’s constantly holding it together. I share why hustle, control, and doing everything yourself can keep your business stuck, even when revenue is growing. I also break down how to identify where you're still operating like the founder of a
760. How Do I Make $10k Without Launching Something New
760. How Do I Make $10k Without Launching Something New Jun 18, 2026 12:08 Do you immediately start thinking about a new product every time you want more sales? In this episode, I share where I would look first if I needed to make an extra $10,000 in my product business without creating anything new. I break down the 7 places where product-based business owners commonly leave money on the table and explain why growth is often about activating what's already working inste
759. How to Get Your Product Brand Found by AI with Gloria Chou
759. How to Get Your Product Brand Found by AI with Gloria Chou Jun 11, 2026 31:42 Are you still relying on Google and social media to help customers find your products? In this episode, I’m joined by Gloria Chou to talk about how AI is transforming product discovery and why traditional marketing strategies are becoming less effective. Gloria shares why trust signals, media mentions, and strategic PR are becoming some of the most powerful tools for helping brands get found onlin
758. The Products You Need to Kill Before You Can Grow Your Business
758. The Products You Need to Kill Before You Can Grow Your Business Jun 4, 2026 26:09 Do you have products in your business that are creating more work than growth? In this episode, I share why one of the smartest ways to scale your product business isn’t adding more products… it’s knowing what to let go of. I break down the 3 categories of products that may be holding your business back, how to identify them using both data and strategy, and why letting go of the wrong products ca

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