
A weekly podcast for the small business owner and creative entrepreneur to help you grow your wholesale. Brought to you by Therese from the Small Business Collaborative. Find out how buyers select new products, what it takes to make a product successful, how to build a long-standing relationship with a retailer and what you can do to stand out.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Faire Wholesale Success: Growing to 1,000+ Retailers with Andrew Kemp
In this episode of Let's Talk Shop I'm joined by Andrew Kemp from Bare Kind and Candid Founders. We talk about how Bare Kind grew from a product idea into a wholesale brand stocke... more
Today we are diving into the questions every small product business is asking in mid November. Am I ready for Black Friday. Is it too late to plan. What should I focus on if I do not have much time. How do I reengage a quiet list. How do I stand out ... more
In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I’m joined by Anne-Claire Morel, International Marketing Manager at Faire, to uncover what’s trending in wholesale and retail buying ahead of Christmas 2025.
We dive into the data-driven insights behind what retai... more
If you’ve ever wondered how to make wholesale work for your product business, this episode is for you.
In this behind-the-scenes look at Sales Growth Lab, I’m sharing real results from real brands including how they moved from feeling stuck and inco... more
If your Instagram strategy is not converting, your SEO is not bringing sales, and your email marketing feels pointless, this episode is for you.
I am Therese Oertenblad, founder of Small Business Collaborative and host of Let’s Talk Shop. After 17 y... more
You’ve already sold to shops. Maybe you’ve got a handful of stockists, or you’ve had some one-off wholesale orders that felt exciting at the time. But now things feel inconsistent. Reorders are patchy, outreach slips to the bottom of the list, and wh... more
Let’s Talk Shop: How Moonshine Candle Co Grew to 60+ Stockists
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Catherine, founder of Moonshine Candle Co in the Orkney Islands, shares how she grew from roughly 30 stockists to 60+ in just a year. We talk about elevating her brand, ... more
Are you relying only on emails, Faire, or Instagram to grow your wholesale sales? In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, I’m sharing why traditional sales skills are making a big comeback - and why buyers are craving human connection more than ever.
I’... more
Therese does such an amazing job at giving all the golden nuggets for product businesses. I love the stories she shares and all the helpful insight! This is a newly favorite podcast for me.
This podcast popped up on my Instagram and I’m so glad it did! So much information is shared by Therese and her interviewees and I feel like I know a lot more about the industry already which is super empowering. The chats are fun and easy to listen to, and for a wholesale newby, lead me to feel less daunted and excited to get stuck in. Thanks Therese!
I absolutely love this podcast, a small business owner its sometimes difficult to find the right information, and I get so many really helpful ideas from Therese interviews. Definitely a must listen for independents!
I listened to the first three series over the space of about three months and I learned so much. I tend to listen to podcasts while I’m out walking and frequently had to stop to make notes because something I’d heard from Therese or her guest had sparked a new idea. I feel much better informed and more confident about wholesale (we’re at the very start of our journey) and I also love Therese’s friendly and approachable style. The problem I now have is if I ever meet her then to me she’ll be like... more
This is such a brilliant podcast, I have learnt so much by listening and throughly recommend!
I live listening to Therese. Her advice is invaluable and the topics and guests are so interesting 💛
I recently discovered Therese’s podcast and have been binging on all the episodes and I’ve been enjoying every single one! They’re so insightful and it’s great to hear from a retailer with their story and especially how they’ve been finding things throughout the pandemic. Would absolutely recommend! Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy Therese's podcast. As a small business owner looking to break in to wholesale myself, I have found it incredibly informative. I have enjoyed hearing the stories from her guests and have found them and Therese very inspirational. I've certainly enjoyed a giggle along the way too! Thank you Therese!
Really informative Podcast for retailers, suppliers and retail enthusiasts alike. Therese is really engaging and a joy to listen too.
I love the questions asked. They really do get the best knolwedge shared from each guest. And all the guests have a lot to offer. Finance and wholesaling can be a boring subject for a creative maker to learn more about but Therese really does make it fun. Yes, I do mean fun! Thanks so much.
Love this podcast - a lot of information about wholesale and really focuses on small independent businesses!
I love the variety of guests in this podcast, Loved the Earl of East episode, and the Oliver Bonas, so interesting. Also Therese has a great voice and asks great questions. Your podcast keeps me company whilst working on my own business!
Therese really knows her way around the wholesale world! I love her podcast and online group. She also has a very pleasant voice, which is always a plus for a podcast!!! Give it a listen. What are you waiting for?
This podcsat is an invaluable resource for small business ownders and people thinking of starting their own business. Hearing the stories and advice from professionals is both inspirational and incredibly helpful.
Keep up the good work Therese 👏🏻✨
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Content focuses on strategies for small product businesses to thrive in the wholesale market, covering a range of topics essential for growth and sustainability. Key themes include effective email marketing, customer retention strategies, understanding and leveraging seasonal retail trends, and the critical role of personalization and relationship-building in sales. The podcast often features interviews with successful business owners who share their experiences, insights, and practical advice for navigating challenges in the retail sector. Unique elements include community engagement and workshops designed to help listeners apply learnings effectively to their own businesses, fostering a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
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3. Anne-Claire Morel
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