Show Notes
Lisa Simone went from 20 years in PR to selling out her very first inventory order of the Female Founders Journal. She funded it with a Kickstarter, grew it through community, and did it with just one product. In this episode, she shares exactly how she got there and what she's doing to sell out again. In this episode, you'll learn: The absolute WORST way to spend your ad money
How (and why) to build a flywheel, not just a funnel
The one specific data point that changed everything for Lisa (and how she learned to trust it)
It's important for every store owner to hear this, because it's a great example of how stepping out of your comfort zone and investing your time rather than dollars is the quickest way to reach your goal.
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