This Product Business Life with Mel Robbins
Episodes
Busy Isn’t the Same as Profitable: A Year-End Business Reality Check
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs we head toward the end of the year, I wanted to do something a little different with this episode.Instead of rushing straight into go...
Stop Assuming. Start Selling. The Beliefs Quietly Killing Your Sales
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI’m switching things up in this episode and getting straight to it.No fancy intro, no long-winded warm-up. Just a real conversation ab...
5 Things Every Promo Email MUST Have (If You Want Sales!)**
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text5 Things Every Promo Email MUST Have (If You Want Sales!)**If your promo emails are getting meh opens or zero clicks, this quick-hit epi...
How Yeseco Used Kickstarter To Build A Brand (special guest Jamie Phillips).
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKickstarter Wins, Manufacturing Nightmares and a Sink Brush That Broke the Internet: The YesECO Story with Jamie PhillipsToday I’m cha...
Getting Stocked Isn’t the Finish Line, It’s the Start Line
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou’ve landed your dream retailer. Your products are on the shelf. Now what? Most brands think their job is done once they’ve been ...
Why Email Is the Secret to Consistent Sales (When Social Isn’t Working Anymore)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to thelotco Business Podcast, I’m Melissa Robbins, your product-based business coach, retail strategist, and founder of t...
Your Product Is Great. Here’s Why It Isn’t Selling
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’ve ever said, “My product is so good… why isn’t it selling?” then this episode is for you.I’ve been getting message ...
The Power of Saying Yes: How One Opportunity Can Change Everything
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my 20+ year journey with Life Instyle — from exhibiting her own kidswear brand Moppit...
From Beanies to Bestsellers: How Acorn Kids Grew a Seasonal Niche into a Year-Round Brand
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA Melbourne winter. A real gap in kids’ wool headwear. A founder with a finance brain and a product heart. That is how Acorn Kids bega...
Why Your Product Isn’t the Most Important Part of Your Product Business.
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour product might be beautiful, high-quality, and everything your customer needs… but here’s the truth: that alone isn’t enough t...
Perseverance, Passion and Desire To Build A Unique Jewellery Brand- With Vania Truchsess.
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if one partnership could change your entire brand trajectory? Meet Vania Truchsess—Venezuelan-born, New Zealand-based jewelry des...
From First Trade Show Nerves to 6 New Stockists: Inside Mennie Brand’s Melbourne Life & Style Debut (Costs, Leads, Follow-Up Wins + What We’d Do Differently)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAndrew from Mennie Brand is back for part two, and we’re cracking open the real trade show debrief from his first time exhibiting at M...
Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset: How to Shift and Grow Your Product Sales
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAbundance Mindset Isn’t Woo — It’s Your Business SuperpowerIs “abundance” just another fluffy buzzword? Nope. In fact, your mi...
From Factory to Front Door: The Realities of Freight & Logistics for Product Businesses
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt like freight is a dark art shrouded in mystery, you’re not alone. In this episode of thelotco Business Podcast,...
Inside the Trade Show Trenches: What Really Went Down at Recent Australian Trade Shows
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate insider scoop from the recent Australian trade show circuit Life Instyle, Reed Gift Fairs...
Why Reviews Matter More Than You Think And How to Actually Get Them
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet’s talk about one of the most underrated, powerful tools in your business toolkit REVIEWS. They cost you nothing but can absolutely...
From Burnout to Bold Moves: How Lucy From Mink and Me Transformed a Rural Retail Store.
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this raw and refreshing episode of thelotco Business Podcast, I chat with Lucy Moss founder of Mink and Me, a vibrant lifestyle brand...
The Unboxing Experience That Keeps Customers Coming Back
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re still shipping your gorgeous product in a plain satchel with an invoice and a whisper of bubble wrap… we need to talk.In t...
The 7 Essential Systems Every Profitable Product Business Needs.
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really builds a thriving, profitable product-based business—and spoiler alert—...
How Much Does a Trade Show Actually Cost? Mennie Brand’s First Life Instyle Experience
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Andrew from Mennie Brand—an art-inspired sock label that’s grown from humble garage beginnings...
When Your Brand Feels Off: The Real Reason You’ve Stopped Showing Up
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver looked at your brand and thought, “This just… doesn’t feel like me anymore”?Yep, same. In this episode, I take you behind t...
10 Trade Show Mistakes That Are Costing You Sales (And What to Do Instead)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you're investing time, money, and energy into exhibiting at a trade show, the last thing you want is to walk away with zero resu...
How to Add a Digital Income Stream to Your Product Biz
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week, we’re rewinding a very popular episode of the podcast—and trust me, it hits even harder right now.If you’ve ever though...
5 Reasons Your Brand Identity is Costing You Sales
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet’s get one thing straight—your branding is not just about a cute logo or a pretty Instagram grid. If your product isn’t flying ...
From Garage to Cult Retail: The Story Behind Natural Supply Co’s 10-Year Evolution.
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today’s episode, I’m joined by two of the loveliest humans—Sarah and Celeste from Natural Supply Co. These two are not only the...
Contrast Is Queen: The Overlooked Secret to Higher Sales, Scroll-Stopping Brands, and Killer Conversions
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode, I’m diving into something I’m wildly passionate about—contrast. Whether it’s your website, your Insta tile...
Building Credibility and Visibility – A PR Guide with Gloria Chou
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFeeling like your brand is stuck in Instagram limbo, screaming into the algorithm void? Enter: PR badass Gloria Chou. In this game-chang...
Retail, Reimagined: The Story Behind Pre Loved Geelong with Lou Hammer
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Lou Hammer, the powerhouse behind Pre Loved Geelong—a thriving secondhand and consignment store that ...
From Sketch to Shelf: The Truth About Product Development with Millie Richards
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver had a product idea rolling around in your brain—or maybe sketched in your notebook—but no clue how to bring it to life? In this...
Mastering the Messy Middle: Strategies for Business Growth
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver feel like you’re doing all the things in your business—posting on socials, packing orders, launching products—but STILL not g...
5 Critical Warning Signs You Need a New Marketing Approach
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you marketing your little heart out 24/7 but still hearing crickets when it comes to actual sales? Or maybe your traffic is fine but...
Overcoming Money Blocks: A Path to Entrepreneurial Success. Guest series episode 5 Carla.
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I interview Carla Townsend, a money mindset and success coach. We delve into practical advice for female entrepreneurs l...
From Dream to Design: How Kiralee Built Murkani Jewellery into a Global Brand
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text💫 In this episode of thelotco business podcast, I sit down with Kiralee, the brilliant mind behind Murkani Jewellery. From an idea th...
Unlocking Business Success: The Power of Mindset with Mandy Napier. Part 3 Guest Speaker Series
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOvercoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: An Interview with High Performance Mindset Coach Mandy NapierIn this episode I interview Mandy Napier,...
Mastering Wholesale & Retail: Business Lessons from Marmoset Found (Nareen Holloway)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBuilding a Sustainable and Ethical Homewares Brand: An Interview with Nareen Holloway from Marmoset FoundIn this episode I interview Nar...
From Art Teacher to Entrepreneur: The Mary Maker Studio Story Part 1 Guest Series
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnleashing Creative Business Success with Brydie Stewart from Mary Maker Studio In this episode I chat with Brydie from Mary Maker Stud...
Unleash the Power of Email Marketing And Triple Your Sales. Part 4 Series Retail
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's talk about the critical role of email marketing in driving sales and building customer relationships. We discuss the common ...
Top 10 Things Successful Product-Based Business Owners Do To Win The Game. Retail Series Pt 3.
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what things product-based business owners do to get ahead?Have you ever tried to figure out what they have in common?After...
10 Reasons Why You Need To Be On Shopify. Retail Series Part 2
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat platform should I use for my website? This is a question I see asked ALL the time. Now my answer is always Shopify if you are a...
Quick Ways to Boost Your Ecommerce Sales- Retail Series Drop Episode 1
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRetail Week Series Episode 1.Hands up if you want more sales? Whether that is selling more on your own ecommerce store (DTC) or selling ...
5 Things You Must Include In Your Catalogue To Boost Conversion Rate (Part 4- Wholesale Series)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant to maximise conversions and get more buyers over the line and start stocking your range in their stores?Make sure you include these...
Sales Agent? Good Or Bad For Your Brand When Wholesaling (Part 3 Wholesale Series)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is a question I get asked quite a lot in my 'How to Wholesale' program.Should I work with a Sales Agent?How much % commis...
Unlocking Growth: The Power of a Stockist List on Your Website (Part 2 in Series Wholesale Week).
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Importance of Listing Stockists for Retail BrandsIn this episode I share WHY brands need to make their stockist information easily a...
Getting Ready for Trade Shows- Brand Edition (Part 1 in Wholesale Week Series)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you attending your first TRADE SHOW? Are you nervous? Excited? Freaking out?How much money have you spent on your stand???If you hav...
Retail Perspectives: Essentials Brands Need to Hear.
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOk today is all about working cohesively with your Retail stockists. It is about fostering successful relationships. Long term beautifu...
The 5 Things You Can't Google About Selling Wholesale.
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter over 20 years in Wholesale there are just things you can't google.These 5 are on the list.You don't know what you don&ap...
Reflecting on 2024: 10 Questions for Business Growth in 2025.
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text2024 is almost in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to reflect, celebrate, and plan for a thriving 2025! In this episode, I dive into...
How To Make Sales For Your Product Business with Dylan Jahraus (Amazon & Etsy)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of multi-platform selling with the incredible Dylan Jahraus, an e-commerce expert with a we...
Bold, Creative, and Dancing Through Life: Cathy Hamilton’s Artful Journey.
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBold, Creative, and Dancing Through Life: Cathy Hamilton’s Artful Journey.This episode is all about proving that it’s never too late...
5 Quick Ways To Maximise Your Sales This Holiday Season.
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I dive into 5 unique strategies for product-based businesses to boost sales in the peak holiday season. From creative em...
Triple Your Sales With Email Marketing Mastery (10 Ways To Improve Your Email Marketing)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's talk about the critical role of email marketing in driving sales and building customer relationships. We discuss the common p...
Cycle Syncing Simplified: Aligning Your Business with Your Energy with Renae Fieck
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRevolutionize Your Business with Cycle Syncing: Special Guest Renae FieckIn this can't-miss episode, I sit down with Renee Fieck, a...
Insider Tips to Building a Desirable Brand with Jewelry Expert Tracy Matthews
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, I welcome jewelry designer and business mentor Tracy Matthews, who shares her insights on building successful j...
Mastering Shopify: Building High-Converting Websites with Anna from House of Cart.
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, I welcome Anna from House of Cart and we dive deeply into the world of Shopify and e-commerce. Anna, a Shopify ...
10 Essential VM Tips to Boost Sales in Physical Retail Stores
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I share 10 Essential Visual Merchandising (VM) tips to boost sales in physical retail spaces. From identifying your sto...
The Creative Journey of Concrete Jellyfish with Rene Skelton
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Rene Skelton of Concrete Jellyfish. We dive into the challenges of running a small business, to the unique...
Don't Make These Mistakes With Facebook Ads (With Special Guest Anna Shipley- Flourish Digital)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnna Shipley, a Facebook ads expert, shares her journey and insights into running successful Facebook ads for e-commerce businesses. She...
Moving on and the closing of Incy Interiors with Kristy Withers.
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThings in business don't always go to plan. Kristy Withers founder of Incy Interiors grew her business over 13 years and has had ...
Why you need a stockist list on your website!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIMO there really is no reason not to have a stockist list on your website. Being so worried about competition you are willing to negati...
What money blocks are holding you back? With special Guest Clare Wood.
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"Ever feel like your finances are stuck in quicksand, no matter how hard you hustle? In this empowering episode, we're diving ...
Mastering your Margins and transforming your business with Joey from Growme.
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen do you invest in your self or your business? At the start? 3 years in? I had a 30 min session with Joey from @growmemelb on the Bus...
The Highs and Lows of Building a Brand with Mandi from Cubs & Co.
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBuilding a brand and running a small business can be lonely. Trying to figure out what to focus on day to day, unsure if you are on the ...
Understanding Human Design and How it Can Help you Market Your Business with Yvette Mayer.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe first time I discovered Human Design I have to admit I was skeptical. Like ok, another star sign type test to tell me 'my perso...
The 8 Different Product Images You Must Have to Convert Browsers Into Buyers.
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen you have a product business you are always trying to figure out where to spend your money and where the best next place to invest y...
Stop using FB Ads until you understand this. Why your conversion rate and more are so important.
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text1.7% 5.6% 11%, 0.59% You thought you had finished with Maths in Year 12 didn't you? Well, sorry but if you run a business you gotta...
How much is your negative self talk impacting your business and mental health? With special guest Dr Ben Robbins.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday’s special guest is, Dr. Ben Robbins.I spoke about getting him on the podcast a few months ago and we finally we managed to recor...
Building a Digital Online Business (featuring James Wedmore).
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever thought about adding a digital element to your product business?This episode today is sharing with you the possibilities a...
Branding, Customer Experience, and Scholarships with Stefi Kerby from Celia Loves
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered how important branding and customer experience is for your product business? In this episode, I chat with Stefi ...
How to Use Many Chat in Your Product Business with Sam Bright from Ads for Breakfast
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever used Many Chat for your product business?Many Chat is an automation tool used to answer questions, respond to customers, e...
What Retailers Wish Brands Knew About Working With Them
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat is something you wish you could tell your wholesaler?In this episode, I talk about all the things retailers want the brands they wo...
Selling the Problem You Solve and 9 more key takeaways from the Ultimate Product Party.
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeing surrounded by some amazing speakers and panellists last week in Orange County at the Ultimate Product Party I wanted to share some...
Creating an Intentional Business with Nareen Holloway from Marmoset Found
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wanted to start a product business?But you aren’t sure you’re ready for the business risks or potential copycats?In th...
The Ups and Downs of Building a Product Business with Megan from Second Scout.
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat would you do if your factory closed down overnight? How would you cope? Megan from Second Scout is a guest on the podcast today a...
Building A Lifestyle Brand with Alex McCabe from Kip&Co
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKip&Co is an Australian Lifestyle brand that never stops evolving.From the early days of the croc print bed linen (anyone have that ...
4 Email Automations You Must Have in Your Product Business
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmail marketing is a huge game changer for any business, especially product-based businesses.Think about all the times you’ve gotten a...
5 Unexpected Perks of Attending Markets.
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBumping in and bumping out of markets is A LOT of work.Besides the sales and the sore feet you get, what else is a reason to attend a ma...
How Can Female Entrepreneurs Overcome Money Blocks and Self-Imposed Limitations? With special Guest Carla Townsendfrom Money Mindset Hub
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow are you sabotaging yourself?Do you even realise you are doing it?Money Mindset some of those topics that you might not even be aware...
Kate Pearson from Bella and Lace shares her brand story and her year of saying yes.
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a former buyer for my own Retail store I got to meet some amazing brand owners and see some absolutely stunning collections each and ...
10 VM Mistakes you should avoid in your Retail store or Market stand.
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVM (visual merchandising) is a real combination of art and science.It can't just be beautiful. It has to work to sell your products...
5 Quick Ways You Can Boost Your Website Sales
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHands up if you want more sales? Whether that is selling more on your own ecommerce store (DTC) or selling wholesale there are 3 ways ...
Why trade shows? A wrap up of market conditions. And the benefits of attending.
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI myself love a good trade show. I have just spend 4 days in Sydney at the @life_instyel and @reedexpo trade shows for lifestyle , bea...
3 limiting beliefs holding you back from your wildly successful business.
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAhh Mindset ...I have heard some people audibly sigh when they hear it mentioned. But call it what you will the way you speak to yours...
Spiritual Business Coach Ashu and adding spirituality, human design and manifestation into your daily business practices.
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow much spirituality do you incorporate into your daily business practices ?Is it something you want to do more of, are you exploring t...
10 ways to boost sales this holiday season with different offers you can try.
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen you think of an offer or a promotion do you only revert to price discounts?There are so many different things you can offer you cus...
5 things you never knew you needed to know about Wholesale.
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou don't know what you don't know right. IKYYK.After over 20 years in Wholesale there are just things you can't google. ...
An inside look at private 1 on 1 Product-based Business Coaching.
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what a Business Coach actually does or if they are right for you ? I am a Product-Based business Coach so speci...
How to use AI and Automations in your daily business life to save you time and money.
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow the heck do you use AI and Automations in your business? Have you embraced them yet? Even started to add it into your daily life?It ...
How Etsy can be an amazing sales channel for your product business with Monica Little.
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you want to get in front of 80 million customers?What could that do to your business?How would it feel to get 1000's of new eyes...
The highs and lows of running and building a Retail store with Lauren Henry from Common Circus.
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRetail is not for the faint hearted but who says it is all doom and gloom. Lauren Henry started Common Circus (a Newcastle-based busin...
What you should be posting on Instagram to attract new customers!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat should your Instagram content look like in 2023 and heading into 2024 if you are a product-based business?Things have changed in re...
The what, how and why of Email Marketing with Samantha Taylor.
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow well are you using Email marketing right now? Whether you are using Klaviyo, Flodesk, Mailchimp or one of the other many email syste...
How The Little Potion Co made their first Million dollars in sales.
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text3 short years ago....was when I first met sisters Alicia and Jacinta from @thelittlepotionco. The Little Potion Co (a mindful magic poti...
4 things to focus your time and energy on in the next 90 days.
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you want bumper sales for your last quarter of the year? It can be so hard to figure our where to focus your time and energy when you...
Increase Sales and Profitability with These 10 Website Conversion Hacks.
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImagine waking up tomorrow and your website sales have doubled! 🙀 And not just one day, but everyday from now on. And they keep gro...
Sales channels you need to consider when selling your product.
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBuild a website and they will come. If only. It is a mistake many product entrepreneurs are guilty of. Relying on only one sales chann...
What to focus on when business is tough.
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHands up if you run a business and have never had any down times or low points?Yes thought so. Not many business owners and entreprene...
Using AI and good copy to help you increase traffic to your ecommerce store.
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne of the biggest issues I see with ecommerce stores and a problem they are looking to solve is how to get more traffic to their websit...
How to generate $50K months from your product business.
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI am all for dreaming big and setting stretch goals in your business. But what I also love is breaking that down and reverse engineeri...
Building a Jewellery brand with purpose. Kiralee from Murkani jewellery shares her journey.
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant to know how to start a jewellery brand? Or how to not just survive but have your brand thrive for 10 years in this industry?I hav...
"Profit First: Empowering Businesses for Lasting Success!" With special guest Amy Bett.
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRunning a business can be hard. Running a business that makes a profit is even harder. But this is where implementing a different acco...