Are you dreaming of seeing your handmade products on the shelves of your favorite store one day? If yes…. Then this episode is going to light that fire even more.

In this episode, I sit down with Nancy, owner of a small business called Brighter Day Pigments, who shares how she turned her lifelong love for art into a thriving handmade watercolor business—and how that journey led her to land a dream collaboration with Anthropologie. Yup, you heard that right! And the best part is… Anthropologie found her and reached out to her… from being found on Etsy.

From mixing her own pigment-rich paints to growing a loyal customer base and navigating the challenging larger retailer wholesale process, Nancy’s story is a reminder of what’s possible when you follow your creativity, trust the path, do the work, and never give up.

Whether you’re selling on Etsy, growing your own website, or wondering how to take your small business into massive retail spaces, this conversation is packed with inspiration, real-life strategy, and proof that your business CAN open big doors.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

• The exact story of how Anthropologie found her products and reached out to her…. From ETSY
• What it really takes to land a wholesale deal with a major retailer
• The behind-the-scenes challenges of working with big retail (including packaging, pricing, and returns!)
• Tips for persistence, negotiation, and pitching your handmade products
• How Nancy balances handmade production with scaling for wholesale

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Follow Nancy @brighterdaypigments
Find Nancy's products at ANTHROPOLOGIE!
Enroll in Etsy Algorithm Secrets

LEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLE
Website: www.monicalittlecoaching.com
Instagram: @monicalittlecoaching
Join the Product Biz Academy waitlist to be first notified when doors open

Are you a handmade product-based business owner ready to step into your next level of impact and income? In this final bonus episode of the digital product series, you’ll discover how to launch a digital membership, course, or coaching program—even if you're starting from scratch.

From hormone-healing masterclasses to joint venture webinars and thriving monthly memberships, this episode highlights how handmade small business owners have use the knowledge from running their handmade, physical, product based business into scalable, digital offerings using James Wedmore’s Business by Design (BBD). You’ll also hear about the Authority Bootcamp—an exclusive bonus offer designed to fast-track your success with a FREE re-brand PLUS content and audience growth strategies to help you grow your digital revenue stream so you can be sucessful even IF you are starting from scratch.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why digital offers are ideal for handmade business owners looking to scale and make more money and make a bigger impact on others
- Real examples: from polymer clay earrings to skincare and sleep support
- How to position yourself as an authority in a new business mode;
- The role of strategic branding and thought-provoking content to gain traction
- Using joint venture webinars and podcast features for fast audience growth
- Overview of the tools and frameworks that support successful digital launches

Ready to create your own digital product revenue stream? Enroll in James Wedomore's Business By Design and get my Authority Bootcamp for FREE (which indleus a free re-brand for your busienss) when you enroll HERE so you, too, can get started with your OWN additional revenue stream of digital memberships, courses, or programs.

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Learn more about Business By Design and enroll today to get my exclusive Authority Bootcamp bonuses HERE

LEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLE
Website: www.monicalittlecoaching.com
Instagram: @monicalittlecoaching
Join the Product Biz Academy waitlist to be first notified when doors open

What if your handmade or product-based business could become the foundation for a thriving digital empire? In this special bonus episode of how product business owners can create another revenue stream with digital products like memberships, courses, or coaching programs, we sit down with James Wedmore—creator of Business by Design—to explore how physical product sellers are expanding their businesses and their impact through digital offers.

James shares how the online education market is booming, why digital products are one of the most profitable AND scalable models available, and what handmade business owners already have that makes them ideal for this shift. You’ll hear real-life examples of business owners who’ve gone from selling earrings, Etsy printables, and artwork to teaching, coaching, and transforming lives online. This episode breaks down the essential systems, mindset shifts, and business foundations needed to get started—even without a large audience. All that matters is that you have a VISION to impact more people in a bigger way from what you've learned and experienced yourself... and if that's you, then take a listen to this episode.

Whether you’re just beginning to imagine a digital offer or you're ready to add another revenue stream to your business, this conversation will give you both practical strategy and inspiration to take action.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why digital products are a smart next step for handmade & product-based business owners
- The explosive growth of the online education industry and how to tap into it
- How to turn your existing expertise into a sellable AND scalable digital offer
- What makes a digital product scalable and more profitable than physical products
- The five essential components of a successful digital business model
- How to build a personal brand that drives long-term sales and impact
- The “Monetize Before You Make It” strategy for testing your ideas
- Why clarity, simplicity, and systems are more powerful than hustle
- Common fears and mindset blocks that stop people from starting—and how to move past them
- Real success stories: from bartending courses to printable memberships to healing programs
- Why it's important to build a business machine that runs without burning you out

Ready to create your own digital product revenue stream? Enroll in James Wedomore's Business By Design and get my Authority Bootcamp for FREE (which indleus a free re-brand for your busienss) when you enroll HERE so you, too, can get started with your OWN additional revenue stream of digital memberships, courses, or programs.

James Wedmore is an entrepreneur and educator who has spent nearly two decades helping business owners transform their expertise into scalable, impactful digital products. From launching his first bartending course in 2007 to now running a company that has generated over $100 million in online sales, James is the founder of Business by Design, a comprehensive coaching and training program for digital product creators. Through his work, he’s helped thousands of course creators, coaches, and membership owners turn their knowledge into thriving businesses—all while emphasizing clarity, systems, and sustainable growth.

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Follow James on Instagram @jameswedmore

Listen to the Mind Your Business podcast by James Wedmore

Learn more about Business By Design and enroll today to get my exclusive Authority Bootcamp bonuses