Welcome to The Merch Mom!&nbsp;  On this episode I introduce the podcast, my motivations for starting the podcast, and what you can expect to hear on upcoming episodes.&nbsp;  This episode is a good introductory to Merch, perfect for sharing with friends who haven't signed up for a Merch by Amazon account yet.&nbsp;  I discuss my trip to Seattle for the very first Merch Conference, trials of working at home, and my journey on Merch so far.  Check out our growing Facebook group to connect with other Stay-at-Home / Work-at-Home parents as we encourage each other in at home and in our side hustles.

Introduction: The Merch Mom

(Sorry for the audio - a weed whacker started up right outside my window!)  Neil Lassen shares about what's in store for Merch Informer, how he got into Merch, and what led to Merch Informer.&nbsp;  He answers your questions and reveals his process for finding good niches!&nbsp;  Start using Merch Informer today!  Follow Merch Informer on Facebook to keep updated!  Be sure to join the active merch mom community on facebook where we encourage each other in business and at home.&nbsp;

Interview: Neil Lassen of Merch Informer

If you've just been tiered up and you're freaking out because you don't know how you're going to fill that many slots - you've got to listen to this episode.  Check out how you can find great scalable design ideas quickly by searching Pinterest. But I have a different approach - Shhhh!  Let me walk you through how to organize a very simple GoogleDoc spreadsheet that will allow you to finally hand off your work to a VA who uploads -as well as a time-saving trick to help your designer scale quickly. (Which means you save money!)&nbsp;  Plus! A 'Snacktime Tip!'&nbsp;  Help grow our community over at The Merch Mom Facebook group where we encourage each other, share tips, and ride this wild ride of parenting and Merch together!&nbsp;

Max Out Your Slots - FAST!

Hey lots of people have wondered what a typical day looks like for us, here's what we have going on each day.&nbsp;  In this podcast I show you how I make the most out of your time sans children. And some tips on how to intentionally engage with your kids.&nbsp;  Plus my three best tips for surviving Q4!&nbsp;   Actual Anarchy podcast interview.

What Does My Day Look Like?

Ken Reil shares with us how the Seattle Merch conference came about with a few highlights from the conference.  To get a video replay with notes from the Seattle Merch Conference visit:&nbsp;http://www.merch.world/  Ken's Facebook group is Merch Success 2.0.  Ken spills his pricing strategy, the best use of your money (if you choose to spend any), tools he can't live without, and which leaders in the Merch community to follow.  What's the deal with brands on Amazon? Ken shares what he learned at the Seattle Merch Conference to change how he is listing his products!  What you should do if you're in a lower tier!  What you might want to consider right now to get your account ready for Q4!  Plus, he answers questions straight from The Merch Mom Facebook Group.

Interview: Ken Reil & Seattle Merch Conference Recap

In this episode I share with you how I'm about to make $100 USD in passive income by offering up an underused item in my kitchen. Plus, I'll offer you some ideas to get your mind going about how you can do this same thing!&nbsp;  The first part is not Merch by Amazon-related. But the second part of the episode is an anecdote about a selling design I have that turned out to be - a mistake!&nbsp;  In the podcast I talk about Mexico's cash economy.&nbsp;  Join The Merch Mom Facebook Group to connect with other people, offer or seek advice, and hang out with other hustlers!&nbsp;

Surprising $100 Passive Income & A Mistake Shirt

Even though Nathan is not a Merch by Amazon seller, Nathan gives us the inside scoop for hiring your virtual assistants for you MBA business. He offers tips for interviewing and selecting your VAs, offers practical advice on how to hire, and what makes Freeeup different than other Virtual Assistant sites. Biggest takeaways: Get the ball rolling, and get your systems into place (documentation), diversify your VAs.  Mention my name and The Merch Mom when signing up and Nathan is offering $1.00 off an hour your first VA hire - forever!&nbsp; Freeeup.com  Skill Sets Rates for FreeeUp  Video testimonial on FreeeUp from Ben Cummings How FreeeUp Works Infographic Free Up Your Business: 50 Secrets to Bootstrap Million Dollar Companies &nbsp; Biography Nathan Hirsch is a 28 year old serial entrepreneur who is an expert in hiring online and building eCommerce businesses. He co-founded his first eCommerce company out of his dorm room in 2009 drop shipping products on Amazon.com and built it to sell over $25 million worth of product over 5 years. While scaling, Nathan discovered the power of outsourcing and ended up building a remote army of freelancers. &nbsp; In 2015, Nathan co-founded and became the CEO of FreeeUp, an online hiring marketplace that allows business owners fast access to a hand-picked network of top talent freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, web development, and much more who have already been vetted for skill, attitude, and communication. FreeeUp interviews hundreds of freelancers each week and only allows the top 1% of applicants into the network. The company has been growing at rapid paces (500%+ YoY) and has quickly become a top destination to hire online for over 3,000 businesses around the world. &nbsp; Nathan has built his personal brand to be synonymous with online hiring and entrepreneurship through 75+ guest appearances on top podcasts: Entrepreneur on Fire with John Lee Dumas, Eventual Millionaire, and handfuls more. Nathan has also become a regular speaker at industry conferences where he teaches other business owners how to hire freelancers and gain back more time in their growing businesses.