Big Plans Podcast
Big Plans Podcast
Lisa & Lucy | @stickerguru
We're Lisa and Lucy, and we run Sticker Guru, a stationery and stickers shop. We created the Big Plans Podcast to share the things we’ve learned over the past 7 years running our own business. Let's get started!
S3E15: Getting out of our FLOP Era - Pivoting 2023 Goals
In this season finale, we talk about being in our FLOP ERA, the nature of business growth, the significance of specific goal-setting, and the importance of pivoting and adjusting goals. Tune in and learn how to get out of your flop era and take the right steps toward success. ⁠[FREE WEBINAR] Sign up to watch our sticker shop launch blueprint, and get the complete roadmap to starting your dream biz.⁠ Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Business goals, Goal setting, Projects tracking, Growing revenue streams, YouTube platform growth, Digital products, Bookkeeping, Reward system, Motivation, Business growth, Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
Jun 26, 2023
26 min
S3E14: The Pros & Cons of AI Art in the Planner Community
In this episode, we delve into the intersection of technology and art, focusing on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sticker shop art creation. We weigh the pros and cons of AI in this sector, with insights on its impact on cost-effectiveness, output quality, and ethical considerations. (Was the show notes generated by AI? You betcha!) [FREE WEBINAR] Sign up to watch our sticker shop launch blueprint, and get the complete roadmap to starting your dream biz. Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
Jun 19, 2023
25 min
S3E13: 5 Expensive Investments Worth Making for Business Success
In this podcast episode, we discuss our top five expensive investments that have significantly impacted our business success. From upgrading equipment to investing in professional branding, we share our experiences and highlight why these investments were worth every penny. Discover how these strategic investments can streamline operations, boost productivity, and attract the right customers. ⁠Join the waitlist⁠⁠ for the Accelerator Program! ⁠[FREE WEBINAR] Sign up to watch our sticker shop launch blueprint, and get the complete roadmap to starting your dream biz.⁠ Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
Jun 12, 2023
30 min
S3E12: Transforming Art into a Sticker Empire ft. Helen Wang from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo
On today's episode, we have guest speaker, Helen Wang from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo! Listen in on her inspirational entrepreneurial journey that started in high school, and hear her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find Helen from TheCoffeeMonsterzCo here: Website: https://thecoffeemonsterzco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoffeemonsterzco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQDOtGP0sASm4xuOqhnpZNA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoffeemonsterzco/ Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Sticker business, TheCoffeeMonsterzCo, Helen Wang, entrepreneurship, emotis, doodles, customer relationships, creative business, product line, community, penmanship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
Jun 5, 2023
19 min
S3E11: The Art of Pricing Products [REWIND]
How do you practically price your products and stickers? Is there a formula that we recommend? Get out your notes and a pencil, because in today's episode, we walk you through the best practices for pricing your products and examples for you to follow along with. Whether you are an aspiring sticker shop owner, or thinking about starting another type of product-based business, you will find this value-packed podcast episode incredibly helpful for making sure you are pricing your products fairy for yourself and the market. Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
May 29, 2023
36 min
S3E10: Sticking It To Imposter Syndrome As A Shop Owner
In this enlightening podcast episode, we get vulnerable and explore the common struggle of imposter syndrome among entrepreneurs. Plus, we shed light on how to manage and overcome imposter syndrome. ⁠Join the waitlist⁠⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Impostor syndrome, Entrepreneurship, Celebrating successes, Mentorship, Entrepreneurial journey, Social Media in Business, Accelerator Program, Launching Your Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
May 22, 2023
16 min
S3E9: How much $ do you actually need to start a sticker shop?
In this podcast episode, we discuss budget-friendly ways to start a successful sticker business TODAY. We discuss everything from sourcing materials to marketing and selling on different platforms. Keep listening to find out the $ budget we’d recommend you start out with. Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: sticker business, budget, printer, sticker paper, packaging, shipping, business cards, marketing, Etsy, Shopify --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
May 15, 2023
25 min
S3E8: Is the sticker market too saturated? Is it too late for me to start?
In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful sticker shop in the saturated sticker market. If you've ever thought about starting a sticker shop, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stand out from the competition. We talk about: The importance of finding your niche How to develop a strong and consistent brand identity Why you should offer unique designs and products tailored to your niche The key to being patient and persistent in building your sticker shop Join the waitlist for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: sticker market, sticker shop, saturated industry, niche, brand identity, unique designs, persistence, planner stickers, success, accelerator program --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
May 8, 2023
20 min
S3E7: The Inspiring Journey of Paper Panduh ft. Emma Kim from Paper Panduh
On today's episode, we have guest speaker, Emma Kim from Paper Panduh! We dive into the incredible story of Emma, the founder of Paper Panduh, and explore her journey from Instagram account to successful brick-and-mortar store. Find Emma from Paper Panduh here: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.paperpanduh.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paperpanduh/⁠ Subscription: ⁠https://www.panduhbox.com/ Retail Shop: 555 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Join the waitlist⁠ for the Accelerator Program! Resources & Links: ⁠⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Keywords: Paper Panduh, Emma Kim, Instagram, entrepreneurship, small business, family business, planner community, brick-and-mortar, journey, creativity, passion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
May 1, 2023
19 min
S3E6: Overcoming Fear & Building Confidence on Social Media
In this episode, we discuss their experiences and strategies for overcoming fear and building confidence on social media platforms. We share insights on: Authenticity: The importance of showing your true self and connecting with your audience. Handling mean comments: Tips for dealing with negativity and focusing on positive feedback. Navigating viral posts: How to handle controversy and celebrate your success. Building confidence: Ignoring haters and staying true to yourself to grow your online presence. Resources & Links: ⁠Plan A Shop ebook⁠⁠ Top 5 Must Haves for Starting a Sticker Shop - ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE PDF!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Sticker Bosses ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠ we use in our shop (Amazon affiliates) Connect with Lisa & Lucy: Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stickerguru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sticker Guru⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ By clicking on and/or purchasing something using my affiliate links in this post, we may be compensated. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews helps amplify our message, and are so greatly appreciated! Tune in to learn valuable tips for overcoming fear, building confidence, and creating a successful social media presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sticker-guru/message
Apr 24, 2023
27 min
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