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We're continuing the conversation on what's required to meet all guidelines when designing your packaging for your retail products. Here is where you will find your INCI codes to place on your label: www.cirs-safety.org (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). I failed to mention that you will need barcodes that will work with all or most retailers.  Follow my podcast weekly on all podcast platforms! www.irisnicholepatterson.com www.irisbotanicals.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

Far too many times we make the mistake of not doing the proper research when it comes to packaging our products. Functionality along with the right color selection can make or break us when it comes to branding. On this episode of Upstart we will discuss how to properly choose brand colors and search for wholesale containers and packaging for our products.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

This episode will help you to search within yourself to discover your passions. We will explore the necessary steps to turn those burning desires into something tangible! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

Can you believe that I was actually going to sell my business because of defeat? Check out this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy. I talk about the trials that brought about fear. Thank God I found the strength to overcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

It's been my experience to witness parents who are business owners sow seeds of entrepreneurship into their children sometimes unknowingly. I invited my daughter Teylor to chat with me on this week's episode of Dreamer's Academy to share her desire to be a business owner and how I impacted her decision. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

Here's four questions I had to answer when I pitched my product line to Whole Foods back in 2016. Going in I wasn't given any insight on what to expect. I'm openly sharing this conversation to offer a head start to those that are looking to go retail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

On today's episode, special guest Shelby Parchman of InUrban Strategies will share with us the Do's and Dont's of crafting your pitch to investors and retail relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

Let's talk about the line up! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

What we feed our minds is the very thing we produce. Every entrepreneur should have a library or video playlist of inspirational leaders whose main objective is to see you win. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message

You need to dominate every platform when you're brand building. This should be your #1 marketing strategy in this season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upstartretailacademy/message