Work while others are wishing... Persist while others are quitting... To become successful takes time ✨💯

@kimhyuwong2164

3 жыл бұрын

God got the best plan for our financial growth and freedom It will take time for things to return to normal, people's jobs were really lost

@scottbrown7256

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimhyuwong2164 God is really intervening on this present issue of unemployment and various jobs lost. I make cool money from Bitcoin trades

@kelvinfriend9887

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottbrown7256 I've heard different news about Bitcoin and how tricky it is but people still say it's safe

@scottbrown7256

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelvinfriend9887 Bitcoin and forex trading is 100% safe with an expert to avoid losses and risk

@scottbrown7256

3 жыл бұрын

People venture into Bitcoin wrongly and that's why they always complain of losses

I’m about a month out from launch, depending on when inventory arrives😅 scared af but so excited, too. Thanks for sharing your insight. So helpful!

@FashionFixAndCocktails

3 жыл бұрын

What are you planning on launching? Let us know so that we can check it out and support you

@dmavin03

3 жыл бұрын

What’s your business? Drop your page! I’ll support ♥️

@raysofsunshine5639

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@aliciastewart3037

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of you!! Wishing you nothing but the best of luck!!

@JessicaLaShawn

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats do a pre-order and offer a digital optionif possible

Now Imagine if live in the Caribbean trying to ship to the US competing with international shipping prices or not living in the US to inspect product or being able to package them. The Caribbean is constantly left of most industries, even tho we have so many talented people here but because we don't get the same privileges as other countries its hard to become a an entrepreneur if you don't have the proper support

@shannonjohnson4314

3 жыл бұрын

I could only imagine the struggle is real.

@JD-zw5os

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. It’s unbelievably tough.

@Jojodone

3 жыл бұрын

@@JD-zw5os trust me it is unless you already come from money with contacts. If not your just closed of to operating only in the Caribbean.

@Jojodone

3 жыл бұрын

@@shannonjohnson4314 very real my friend.

@leandra5248

2 жыл бұрын

Omg sis I agree. Caribbean people have it harder.

Thank you for this!! Business owners need to talk about this more. These hiccups sometimes have had me consider changing to a service based business 😭 but small goals are the key!!! So excited for you 🤗💚

@yanikeonpurpose

3 жыл бұрын

I have a product based business & I am product all. the. way!!! 💯 I love the placing of orders, waiting for them to sell, shipping them out, ordering more from China, sourcing new products. A service business requires waaaay too much emotional energy- It’s just me constantly selling selling & selling myself. I’m an introvert. I’m not about that life 🤣

@RobynAnnL

3 жыл бұрын

I’m moving into products this year also, because I was over the constant selling of myself. Just want to go behind the scenes until I want to say hi.. if ever. 😅

@juellagumbs

2 жыл бұрын

Service is waaay more taxing! I've done both product and service, and product is what I'm reverting to for the foreseeable future. 😅

I've hit and missed a few times when it comes to buying too little or too much inventory. plus it sucks when shipping times and accuracy are out of your control. But as a business owner all that is acceptable. The only discouraging part running a business are the scammers... They will use stolen credit cars, file chargebacks, or try whatever to get over on you. But no matter what I never give up!

Love the transparency in this video. People think it's simple but chile it can be something else. I started a product business last year during the pandemic and granted it was a fun experience at times, it was not what I expected. I had to shut it down so I can reevaluate how to make it work better if I decide to open one again.

I had such an attitude about shipping times when I launched my business. 2 and half MONTHS later and some items are randomly arriving here and there, I ended up wiping my website clean. But you’re extremely inspiring so this was def motivation to keep moving 😊

@7:51 my heart went pitter-patter with joy on how much hands-on help that you have --> CONGRATULATIONS!

@ladykingsrey3977

2 жыл бұрын

I hardly make comments on people's YT account, yet I seemed to have received a response from you and it was a phone number, am I misinformed?

I own a cosmetic brand, and approaching my 2nd year in business. My brand is doing good, but I can’t wait to get to this level of being able to have a warehouse and employees. I’m still at the home based business phase and I literally wear all the hats (literally do everything). I look forward to continued growth and prosperity. Keep going! Your story is inspiring.

@MsCarlecia

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on being in business for 2 years Bella!! That's a big accomplishment. You will get there where you will have a warehouse. I wish you continued success!

@bellakellzzz

3 жыл бұрын

@@MsCarlecia thank you so much! Really appreciate that.

This is so real Erin thank you for being transparent! Everyone wants to sell out, but most people don't think about the physical labor of packaging all those orders and being able to keep up with demand. Especially if you are a one-man-band. Same with wanting to hit a monthly sales goal. Let's say you want to make $10,000 in your business in 1 month? How many products do you need in stock to support that? How much will marketing cost be to acquire that many customers new and old. What is the expected shipping time frame? There is so much work done on the back end. You're doing so great! Growing pains are awesome and give us entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!! Every struggle is a learning experience! Business should be sustainable, not draining. xo

This video was right on time. I launch in 2 months, the fulfillment center was on my top list for expenses because honeyyyy I hate waiting for orders and i would hate for my clients to. Great video

This is very helpful! I self published and released my first devotional in June! And all this was considered in why I choose to self publish on my first book instead of publishing a company. Cost and the all the logistics. I enjoy at this level seeing my orders come in, putting a name to the support and fulfilling the orders. But I know as I continue to grow, this won’t be feasible. Truly enjoyed this video!

I'm a filmmaker, but I still do plan on selling physical products sometime in my career. I've always wanted to create something to bring into this life. Keeping this for when the time comes!

Thanks for sharing. I have never considered creating a product based business and this is exactly why. Service based is easier to manage and maintain. Like you said, it's a labor of love and very much appreciated 😊 💕

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

It's not for everybody! lol xo

Oh my god I am also about to launch a product....almost 1 year after I decided to do this 🙄 it's been waaaay more work than I thought but have learnt loads along the way!

Erin, your Makeup is so beautiful here! I can tell you've definitely levelled up your look a bit lately, and I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you look! Also, thanks for this video - right on time for me!! Wondering if you considered Amazon KDP? And any thoughts you can share around your decision.

It’s usually best to manufacture in the US where you can! To each their own, but it helps put money back into our economy and the shipping costs are lower and shipping times are faster. Hope this helps!

Erin my husband is a contractor. He owns his own flooring business and YES his flooring has gotten stuck at customs. There is nothing we can do due to Covid and the extra precautions. One thing he did was get in good with with one of the managers at one of his stores so they told him when the products would get in before anyone else. Much 💖 sis keep it up. GOD BLESS and thanks for the videos.

Thank you for sharing the behind-the-scenes! This was super interesting and helpful. Congrats on the product launch! 🚀 🙌

Wow that’s love that you had so much family support ❤️

Tightening up the expenses is huge when you have your first product since it's your baby and you want it to be perfect but you've got t be realistic and keep the costs down so you may not use the packaging etc, that's your first choice. Thanks for the journey!

Thanks for sharing sometimes we think that we're the only ones that have problems. It's nice when you can share the problems in the solution because this is actually how every entrepreneur thanks. Great video keep them coming.

I like your question of “is selling out a good thing?” I see it both ways… Yay 😁🥂 to the profit and getting rid of inventory. It also encourages people to sign up for mailing list and stay engaged with your socials and communications so they are the first to know when you restock or new products drop. BUT it’s also a missed opportunity… you lose money because like you said people will shop elsewhere depending on how urgent they need it. Another benefit to “not selling out” is an improved customer experience. I have a small clothing business and I like having inventory on hand. Nobody wants to go to a store or website and find out they have either no products available or limited sizes for example if a person sells clothes.

I love how your family members are involved in the process

Yes this was so helpful!! I’m trying to get all of my ducks in the row before my launch! A year of preparation😭 but I’m determined to make this happen

@flowersfam3462

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!🤯 I'm preparing my information on the final outline draft for setting up my separate Instagram account for my handmade handbags to launch soon! I cannot wait! The pandemic caused so much financial hardship and having to revamp myself is not easy, but so worth it for my two children and myself so I can get us another home one day!🙏🏼 There's nothing like your own!🥰🌻🦋 Much love and blessings to all of us in our journey to financial independence/security!🙏🏼🤎

Giiirrrllll!! U r such a God send!!! I'm in the process of launching my business. God led me here and I'm thankful for you and your business 🙏 mind!!

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Won't He do it?! So glad we collided xo

Covid affecting shipping times has frustrated people all around the world but gotta do what we gotta do!

This was such helpful information! A lot of things I never though I might have to consider. I created my own product (a planner) last year and have had some people testing out the prototype throughout this year. There were only 10 prototypes, but even that took a long time for shipping during covid so i'm gonna have to be careful when I place the real big order in November. Thanks for sharing this girl!

Thank you for sharing…not being attached to packaging really hit home!

This has a throwback vibe from vintage informative Erin videos and I LOVE IT! 🎉🎉 I learned so much.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Haha aww! Thanks Priscilla! xo

You are doing so well Erin. So proud if you and your journey. I'm inspired

Hi Erin! Thank you for taking the time to share such great tips!! Your content is always so informative and well thought out!! I will be launching a product soon while rebranding my business so this video was right 👏🏾on 👏🏾time!! I’m experiencing a lot of what you mentioned in the video. 😩😂 Blessings to you and your business. You inspire those like me with a dream and drive ♥️

I really love that you are talking about this and I wish more entrepreneurs did so too. These are real struggles that I faced too when I decided to make product. It was just all so confusing and I could find any useful resources to help me. I'm def saving this video and now have renewed energy to go on with my product. Thank you 🙏🏾

Thanks for being so transparent about the growing pains of entrepreneurship. It was so insightful.

Never looked at selling out like this. Thank you for these great insights Erin🙏🏾💜

My daughter and I are stuck in the research phase of starting our own individual company and launching our product. I am very happy I found your channel and the transparency has been so inspiring for us. I am so ready to stop working for others it is a struggle to get online everyday when I want to spend the time working on my business. I found the series of how you started your product and I will be structurally watching it over the next few days. Thank you am for sharing and supporting other small business owners. I might have missed it but I didn’t hear why you went oversee to build the product or is the answer in the series - I will look for the answer over there. The biggest question for us is creating the product in USA or go overseas.

@AyandaBailey

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s because of product cost is less oversees.

@whylaterstartnow8175

3 жыл бұрын

@@AyandaBailey I can see that but then I weigh in the availability of the product during the pandemic. I hear a lot of people struggling with the borders delays and how they are losing money by having to discount their products over time. I just want to be able to provide a great product to buyers in a timely matter. Thanks you for the feedback.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Totally feel you! It's worth the struggles to have your own freedom to build the legacy you desire. We chose an overseas manufacturer because it was more economical and the quality was great.

@whylaterstartnow8175

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand Good Morning, Thank you for responding back to us.

Great info Erin! Thanks for sharing! I can’t wait for the notebooks to go on sale. I check your site DAILY. We appreciate your transparency. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. Much success!!!

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Haha awww Robin you're too sweet! Make sure you're ready on Monday!

I just want to say that I’ve always admired you for your business sense, and I appreciate you for sharing your journey and business tips from Day One. One day I’ll be able to say I’m a retired procrastinator as well😁 By the way, you look amazing Sis!

@rayjuvenateco4239

2 жыл бұрын

@Erín On Demand° Downloading now

This video came at the perfect time. One, because I love your content and two because I have been patiently waiting for you to restock. I am a true supporter and loyal to your brand! Can’t wait until these drop.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Niya!! Can't wait for you to get yourssss xo

This was insight indeed. The price of the product will also come down to how much work was put into the creation of it as well which is why some productivity books would be more expensive than others. If it’s a simple book, then it shouldn’t be a crazy amount

Good luck finding a manufacturer in the USA! I’ve been looking for months and from all those I’ve contacted.. THEY outsource overseas 😓 it’s been a headache, but we’ve got this! Keep climbing!!! 🙌🏽💪🏽

I think selling out actually emphasizes the urgency for the next round! ✨ The people that didn’t get them will still want them, so I think it works.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but not for so long to the point where you’re losing a significant amount of money.

@alexisdavis7578

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand Yes, you’re right.

Thank You for the true and very real informative look at entrepreneurship. Most people only talk of money made not the full honest process.

Cardboard box is more ecological than plastic packaging👍many small businesses don't think about it,wanting to cut on costs.way to go!🙂

Great business decision to tighten up the backend first!

Okay intro!!

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

You liked it?! We were trying something different to add a little spice to the sit-down videos! xo E

@csfashion101

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand definitely, it's like when your favorite show starts and you sing the theme song. Love it keep exploring.

Yay! Beneficial information.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! xo E

Erin, thank you for sharing. Very different good info!!!! I took notes

great to know! it’s a lot to think about before launching a product especially if items are shipping from a different country.

Love the video, and you never lose something you never had in regard to selling out.

Wow, I'm preparing my launch right now and you touched on so many concerns I have been having too. Great video.. thank you Erin!!

Erin this is such an incredible video. I've watched few of your videos and there is just something different in the way you look at things!👏🏼 I love your perspective and your content you cover is so unique! Thank you for this informative video😊

Real planners use multiple planner systems! So I’m patiently waiting on mine! All of your hard work is not in vein. I hesitated on ordering the first one & I’m happy I did bc I have a perfect plan for this now that my channel has grown. I like the white boxes better than packaging slips but hey, as long as you keep the keepsake box, I’m happy! Lol

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Girl the boxes are staying! And so are the keepsake boxes! Sooo excited for you to get yours! xo E

@HeyyyHR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand I prayed for that & the Lord answered!! 🤣🤣😘

Mkaaaaaaaaay. I was about to say SIS IT'S SOLD OUT. OKAY MONDAY.

so appreciate this whole video series! I am a researcher and planner! I don't even have the first steps in place, no blog, only a notebook full of notes! everyone makes it sound sooooo easy to make money easy, but this is so real! thank you thank you! I have one quick question that wasnt really hit on, what would you say was your price per product? i really wish you the very best and am so thankful for the time you have taken to share all these steps with us!

I love that you have so much support! Thank u for this. I just got my sample back from the manufacturer. 🥰 Best of Luck to you

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful!! Ahhh yay!! Soooo excited for you Amber xo

Whew! I can only imagine how hard that was! You did it though and figured out a better way 👌🏾

The support ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Your smile makes me smile! You're so pretty girl!!

Thank you for talking about this! There is so much to be considered.

Thank you for being so transparent! Good info!

Your video is so inspirational och it's great that you share all the hard work that goes into it!!😊🌸

I definitely just paid $400 on shipping for something overseas. The MOQ is like 100 so it's just a necessary evil at this point :/ I hope my shipping isn't too messed up so that I can still launch at the end of September.

We are bringing a new product to market as well. I only ordered 300 units but my product requires in house customization which takes time and effort. Shipping from China just went up like 200% too! Luckily my order left the port before the price jumped too high earlier this month. Hopefully my license plates dont sit at the port forever like your product. We went a cheaper way as far as packaging too. Essentially, my plates are in a black box with customized stickers. Team 1 SKU!

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Aww I hope everything arrives soon! Yes shipping did go up - everything is going up!! :( lol

Thank you so much for your wisdom. This has truly blessed me! I so appreciate you for this.

Such a great video!!! I did have like a month and a half wait to get my product by sea. It took so long it impacted the integrity of it. The manufacturer was great so she sent replacements and I paid for those by air. By air was so nice :) but like you said cost a lot more.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That's so nice that she sent replacements. Having a good manufacturer def makes a big difference.

@CS-ts4zp

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand Completely!!

@CS-ts4zp

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand completely!

I plan to use an overseas manufacturer this time for my Oracle decks

Top 3 Notebooks are BACK IN STOCK! They're going fast. *Link to buy:* erinondemand.com/shop

@destineeknox

3 жыл бұрын

Patiently waiting!!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️ & im on the waitlist!! ☺️

@katrinafasho

3 жыл бұрын

you should also sell a beautiful top 3 whiteboard !

What about an electronic version of the top 3 Erin? Would be touching a new part of the market and product fulfillment and supply chain is a lot easier.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we've been thinking about that! Thanks foe the suggestion Marcus!

Can we get an updated hair routine please

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't updated anything since my video :) I've been doing the same thing for yearssss

Hey Erin. I hope you’re well. I always enjoy your videos, they help me to dream big. Best! ~Norm

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

That makes be so happy! Make those dreams come true. It's possible!

Your mom had the Detroit vs Everybody shirt on. I’m from Grand Rapids… one ☝🏽 time for the home team 🙌🏽 Michigan

Keep up the great work Erin!🙂

Thank you Erin! Good info

Thanks for the top three things methods! Imma get me one too 🙏❤️

Can’t wait to order my notebook 🎉🎉

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for you!! xo

I launched my store but everything is on preorder and next month I’m buying inventory and creating better content. I’m incredibly scared to not get any customers 😭 but hoping for the best 🤞🏼

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

You got this Wendy!

@flowersfam3462

2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the same soon Wendy Ann, so the best to you and all of us!🤗🌻🦋

4:55 Depending on the product this is applicable, whereas other product are not “seasonal” per se

Love the journal❤️

I randomly wondered what happened to the planners. Great update!! Can you guys release a different foil color option, maybe silver binding and foil? Also have you guys considered releasing a mini version of the notebook.. like purse phone book size? Ohhh also maybe just a fill in page option for people who like to use mini binders??

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

We're keeping it simple with one design for now but def have plans on expanding to a whole line and different designs xo

With love from South Africa.

i absolutely love your content! ps can we also get some hair care tips? lol

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

I have a video on my channel! I literally haven't changed my hair routine lol.

Yes sis!!!

Thanks for your honesty

I have a new business - I understand - but at least you're making sales

@foxybluu3357

2 жыл бұрын

@Erín On Demand° not the real one

Thank you for sharing this process

You look so beautiful.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you Amaka! xo E

Great video

Oh heyyy you’re in DETROIT like me YAYYYY

I launched a month ago and having to close my website because I notice my planner cover has misspell words it’s so heartbreaking 💔 I ordered 500 planners.

@lynej2011

3 жыл бұрын

The printers will fix, right?😡

@ItsDricaaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynej2011 yea but I have to pay for them to 😞 and it will take a month just for the new cover to get here

@lynej2011

3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsDricaaa I'm so sorry. They should pay for the shipping also, but I know it's not that easy. Don't give up!

@ItsDricaaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynej2011 😣thank you, you’re so sweet! 💛

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Oh nooo! Did you get a sample? Was it misspelled on your design?!

My 9-5 is dealing with products shipping and receiving. I can tell you all of our vendors are having shipping delays do to Covid. Some over seas company’s shut down for 2-4 weeks every year anyway during the summer. But things that normally take 2-3 weeks to get now takes 5-6 weeks. Smh that made me think of not to use over seas company for some things.

The only problem with the notebooks is that you don’t ship to 🇰🇪 Kenya. I tried to get them to be shipped to Kenya last time it just didn’t work.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, I'm sorry! :(. We will look into this issues.

@angelanellie5631

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinOnDemand That would mean so much to me. Thanks 🙏 appreciate it

What about a white Top3 notebook with rose gold accents? I think that would be very attractive 🤍

You are glowing!! ✨

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this! I’m a new entrepreneur as well and have had some of the same takeaways. This was so helpful and informative! 💕 How would you balance the timing of promoting a product launch with the production timeline? (would you suggest when you get samples?) This is always a challenge. Would love to hear you thoughts. Thanks again!! 💗

Beautiful family

I still use the white board 😬

@lynej2011

3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with that. I find it more effective.

@ErinOnDemand

3 жыл бұрын

Love that for you Alicia! Do what works best for you :)

Yep I was watching black women luxury tik tok and then I found you

What’s the best way or platform to sell your products faster and grow your business?