Sold Out Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ned Sahin
Bring your product idea to life! In the Sold Out Podcast, I break down the process of making new physical products that sell out fast! I also talk about getting your product funded only in a few hours on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Get ready for no fluff episodes that are easy to follow and knowledge-packed!
I am the author of five books and the creator of two products that are funded successfully on crowdfunding sites and ranking high on Amazon.
I am also the creator of the first Physical Product Creation online course on Udemy. Check it out: createanewproduct.com
Let’s say you want to change your career. You’ve been working as an accountant, but you are not happy with your profession. You want to be an actor. You want to move from corporate life to the entertainment industry. Once you talk to people about your plan, you will probably get two types of feedback. More in the episode.
If months and even years have passed, but you still haven’t started working on your big idea, it’s time to take three days off. I explain the strategy in the episode.
Your comfort zone is your challenge. Run away from it as soon as you get a chance. Getting used to your comfort zone is one of the biggest obstacles on your way to accomplishing your dreams. More in the episode.
Seriously, it’s okay to leave things unfinished. Unlike what your parents or elementary school teacher may have said, you don’t have to finish what you started. You also don’t have to start from the beginning. More in the episode.
We all receive dozens of emails every day. You may skim through the new emails while waiting for your coffee at Starbucks or filling the tank at a gas station. Oftentimes, you will come across an email that will require your attention, but you don’t have time to take that action at the moment. When this happens, the majority of people think, “Oh, I should get back to this email later.” which never happens. I explain the solution in this episode
I have a friend who had about 30 thousand unread emails in her inbox. One morning, she called me. She actually woke me up. She was very frustrated because her website was down and her business was losing money. Guess why...
Would you consider yourself successful if the startup company you built from scratch was acquired by a tech giant for 10 million dollars? More in the episode.
I can’t comprehend how Mercury, Mars, or any other planet has a role in the decisions we make. More in the episode.
Imagine… You are in a hospital bed. The heart rate monitor regularly beeps to indicate that you are still holding onto life despite that terminal disease... I will explain how this exercise helps with productivity.
You don’t have to go to the gym every day unless the shape and strength of your body make you a living.The approach is the same for other daily activities. You don’t have to watch the news, cook, or walk your dog every day. More in the episode.
Before I tell you the ultimate productivity hack that will allow you to get every project done in the shortest amount of time, I will tell you what not to do: Please do not plan every minute of your day. More in the episode.
Is it good to have a to-do list? No. Please don’t create a to-do list. You might be saying, “Are you kidding me? Why do you suggest not having a to-do list? I thought they were useful?” I am not kidding. To-do lists don’t work. In this episode, I explain why.
I can hear you creating a million excuses for not starting that thing you have had in your mind for a long time. What is it? Building a website for your photography portfolio? Writing a poem? Applying for a new job? Recording a social media video for that brilliant idea? Making a song? Painting your dog’s portrait? Whatever it is… When there is something new we want to do, we unconsciously start making excuses to postpone it. I explain my tested way to stop postponing in this episode.
I am starting a 24-episode productivity series. I converted my YouTube videos to audio files, so please ignore it when I say "this video" :)
Feel free to skip this episode if you are part of a Royal Family in any country.
Otherwise, I have to remind you that you are not a prince or princess. The change starts by accepting where you are in life right now. Many people live in a bubble that is comfortable for them. They think this is the best they could get in life. Even worse, some people think their dreams will come true naturally. There is even another level: Some folks have too much pride that makes them think they are a star that everyone envies. Let’s face the reality in this episode.
I am interviewing a 16 years old talented model, Caprielle Terry. She is a member of the elite model team at Charlotte Seen Productions. Whether you are a new model or you have experience, this episode will help you take your modeling journey to the next level.
If you have any questions or comments for Caprielle, reach out to her on Instagram (@caprielleterry_modeling).
If you would like to join me in the show or if you want to share any questions or comments about the Sold Out Podcast, email info@soldoutpodcast.com
Today, I am interviewing a 17 years old fashion designer and model, Adaline Griffin. Adaline has her own clothing line called AG Designs, and she’s already accomplished a lot in the fashion industry. We talk about her creative and inspiring journey today.
If you have any questions or comments for Adaline, reach out to her on Instagram (@adaline.griffin) or email adalinegrace6@gmail.com
If you would like to join me in the show or if you want to share any questions or comments about the Sold Out Podcast, email info@soldoutpodcast.com
Learn how the YouTube algorithm works and use Google Trends to find topics people are searching most about. Maria shares her experience as a YouTuber in fashion, beauty products, and food categories to help people gain more traffic and engagement on YouTube.
If you have any questions or comments for Maria, reach out to her on Instagram (@marie_vinn) and don't forget to check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQ5gkb_U74R_L7bkCUaKZg
If you would like to join me in the show or if you want to share any questions or comments, email info@soldoutpodcast.com.
How about doing a photoshoot at a luxury place with top photographers for an affordable price? Today, I am interviewing two young entrepreneurs, Badesim and Lexi. They run a creative and successful business, Dear Creators, that brings photographers and models together at fancy venues for doing photoshoots and creating beautiful digitals.
To find out more about Dear Creators, visit dearcreators.co or check out the Instagram account @dearcreators.co.
If you would like to join me in the show or if you want to share any questions or comments, email info@soldoutpodcast.com.
The successful actress and business owner Sierra Nowak lays out the action plan she used to create Sanctuary Candle — a pioneer of the natural soy wax candles. From doing research to getting certified and building a brand to making worldwide shipments, Sanctuary Candle is an entrepreneurship dream came true.
To find out more about Sanctuary Candle, visit sanctuarycandleco.com or check out Instagram accounts @sanctuarycandle.co and @sierranowak.
We talk about both the creative and business sides of the well-known fashion shows with my guests Rita Miles, the producer and owner of the Charlotte Seen (the biggest fashion organization in the area) and Rob McDowell, popular fashion blogger and model.
For more information about Charlotte Seen events, go to @charlotteseen on Instagram and fb.me/charlotteseen on Facebook.
As the world is going back to normal, more people get away from their homes to enjoy the outdoors. Meagan Wing started her small business a couple of months ago based on a perfect idea: Organizing luxury picnics to help people make unforgettable memories.
In this episode, Meagan joins me to talk about her creative and inspiring journey. For more information about her business, go to @mm.andco.events on Instagram and fb.me/mmcoevents on Facebook.
Once you have a functional prototype that passes all tests, It’s time to place the mass production order from your manufacturer.
Tune in to this episode to find out tips for mass production orders and how to save money.
Services mentioned in this episode: Rakuten, BackerKit, Shopify, Square, GoDaddy, Wordpress.
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com
This is mandatory and also a natural step in the product creation process. You have to make several prototypes before having a production-ready copy of your product.
Tune in to this episode to find out what the non-functional and functional prototypes are and how to make them.
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com
How do you find manufacturers for your products? The short answer is Amazon and Alibaba. I hear you saying that sellers on Amazon and Alibaba are there to sell their products, not necessarily for partnering with you to create a new product.
Tune in to this episode to find out how the entire process of finding a manufacturer works.
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com
No matter how good your product idea is, if you don’t have a budget to make it happen, your idea will stay as a dream... Forever! Of course, you can ask family and friends to lend you some money. Or you can get a personal loan from a bank. But if you want to stay independent financially, there is a better way of funding your product… And that way is… Crowdfunding!
Tune in to this episode to find out how crowdfunding works and what you need to get your product funded on crowdfunding sites, Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com
One of the questions I get most: “How much does it cost to create a physical product?” As you may guess, there is no straight answer to this question. The cost depends on the type of the product. However, if you have a product idea in your mind, you’ll be able to come up with a ballpark figure after this episode.
A quick tip: In order to reduce the cost, work with freelancers instead of companies. Fiverr is a great website to find freelancers. Use this link for up to $100 free credit: createanewproduct.com/fiverr
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com
I will quickly introduce myself and the podcast, then I will jump right into this episode’s topic which is about how to make a physical product. Let’s say you have a product idea but you don’t know where to get started. I created a 5-step process to bring a product idea to life. In the following episodes, I will explain these steps in detail.
For now, let’s see what these steps are in high-level:
- STEP 1: Doing market research, drawing your idea on paper, and creating a non-functional amateur prototype
- STEP 2: Working with a freelancer to have 2D and 3D designs of your product
- STEP 3: Contacting Manufacturers and Making a Functional Prototype
- STEP 4: Acquiring funding on crowdfunding sites (Kickstarter, Indiegogo)
- STEP 5: Mass production and selling your product on Amazon Tune in this episode for more information about these steps!
For an in-depth explanation of the product creation process and crowdfunding, check out my online course: createanewproduct.com