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Launch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription Box

8 years ago I had a dream to start a Subscription Box service full of goodies for women to treat themselves and nurture the importance of self care. It took me a full 18 months to make it happen! I was paralyzed by ‘all the things’ I had to figure out with no one to turn to for guidance. That is why I created Launch Your Box! Maybe you need some direction on how to begin, or you are ready to grow your subscriber base. Either way, it all starts with an idea that can turn into a constant reoccurring

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25:35

5 Ways to Build Your Audience Consistently

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2026/04/01

Audience building is the key to a successful subscription box launch. It’s also the key to the growth and sustainability of your subscription box business. In today’s episode, we’re talking about 5 ways to build an audience for each stage of the subscription box journey. A reality of a subscription box is that each month will also bring cancellations. They’re simply a part of doing business. And the only way to continue to grow your subscription box business is to continue to grow your audience,

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25:48

The Costs of Starting a Subscription Box

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2026/03/25

Do you get excited thinking about starting a subscription box but worry about what it will cost to get started? A subscription box is an eCommerce business which means there are start-up costs involved just like with any other online business. These costs can vary depending on what you want to do. You can be profitable from month one, but you have to understand your costs. Understanding them helps you: Price your subscription box Market your subscription box Stay on budget Stay

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48:41

247: What Changed Everything in Her Subscription Box...

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2026/03/18

What happens when a creative business owner stops trying to figure everything out alone, follows a proven plan, and finally gives herself permission to show up more boldly?In this week’s episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I sat down with Courtney Brickner of The Crafty Brick to talk about the journey from one-off handmade products to recurring revenue through a subscription box. Courtney is a newer member of Launch Your Box, but in just a few short months, she has gone from exploring the

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27:40

5 Simple Steps to Adding a Subscription to Your...

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2026/03/11

Do you have a product-based business? Are you selling products via an Etsy store, in a pop-up shop or a retail store? Are you selling one-off products online? Adding a subscription box to your existing business is a no-brainer and can offer you so many benefits! Adding a subscription box provides: A stable, predictable revenue stream - recurring payments benefit your business in so many ways, including stabilizing your cash flow. Customer loyalty - subscribers have committed to regularly

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19:14

246: 7 Reasons You Should Start a Subscription Box in...

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2026/03/04

In today’s economy, subscription is still one of the smartest models you can build.Social media reach is unpredictable. Algorithms shift constantly. Ad costs are higher than they were just a few years ago. Customers are more thoughtful with their spending. And if you rely on one-off sales, you know the pressure never really stops. You sell today, and tomorrow you have to start all over again. And that’s exactly why subscription makes so much sense right now. In 2026, most people don’t want

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29:33

245: From Guessing to Growing: The Shift That Doubled...

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2026/02/25

In this episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m welcoming back Lauren Jacobs of The Cheerful Baker. You might remember Lauren as the incredibly talented cookie decorator who leveraged her appearance on the Christmas Cookie Challenge on Food Network to launch a cookie cutter subscription box. For years, she wondered whether her box was best suited for hobby bakers, business owners, or casual decorators. Instead of continuing to guess, she sent a short survey to her subscribers and gathered

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20:31

Creating a One-Thing of the Month Subscription

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2026/02/18

Have you considered starting with a one-thing of the month subscription? You should. Why do I say that? Well, my one-thing of the month subscription is easier to manage and more profitable than my fully curated subscription box. And my one-thing of the month subscription has almost double the number of subscribers as my larger, more expensive box. When people start thinking about starting a subscription box, they think about a fully curated box. They dream about the experience they’ll provide

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18:25

244: Ask Sarah: What’s the Most Costly Mistake New...

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2026/02/11

In today’s Ask Sarah episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m answering two powerful questions from Launch Your Box member Tabitha Dragonberry, the founder of Funberry Kids. And these are questions I know a lot of you are asking, too.Tabatha’s first question? “What is the biggest mistake new subscription box owners make?” It’s one I see all the time. And it’s one I made myself when I started. Trying to be for everybody. When you try to build a box that pleases everyone, you end up

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30:05

243: Ask Sarah: How Do I Grow on Social Media With No...

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2026/02/04

In this week’s Ask Sarah episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m answering a question I hear all the time from subscription box owners who are doing the work - posting consistently, showing up - but still feel like no one’s seeing it.Staci asked: “How else can I get followers on Facebook and Instagram? I’m currently posting on my Facebook page but haven’t done any ads yet because of my budget. What else can I do to get followers for free?” If you’re growing on a tight budget (or no

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21:52

242: Ask Sarah: The Box Reveal Strategy Every...

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2026/01/28

In this Ask Sarah episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I’m joined by Katie of Katie’s Heart and Home. In this episode, I walk her through exactly how I approach LIVE box reveals, why they matter so much, and how I use one unboxing to create weeks (and sometimes months) of content for my business. When you go LIVE to unbox a subscription box, think about three goals: Connecting with your current subscribersSubscribers already have the box, but the LIVE gives you a chance to experience

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21:03

241: Ask Sarah: How Do I Manage Cash Flow With a...

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2026/01/21

Growing a subscription box is exciting, but when all your revenue keeps going right back into growth, it can start to feel discouraging. Especially when you’re approaching the milestone you set for yourself to finally pay yourself.In this week’s Ask Sarah episode, I coach Beth, Launch Your Box member and quarterly subscription box owner. She is nearing the two-year mark with her subscription box and feeling the cash flow squeeze that comes with scaling. Beth wants to know how she can build a

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16:33

240: Ask Sarah: The 70% Rule for Subscription Box...

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2026/01/14

One of the biggest challenges subscription box owners face isn’t a lack of ideas. It’s knowing what to promote, when, and how to stay focused without feeling like you’re leaving money on the table.In this first episode of our new Ask Sarah series, I’m joined by Launch Your Box member Jenn Klein, founder of The Woodland Hare. Jenn brought a question that so many box owners quietly wrestle with: “Sometimes I feel torn between promoting the subscription box and promoting other items. When I post

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26:35

239: Inside My Subscription Box Business: Year-End...

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2026/01/07

I’m sharing a real look inside my own subscription box business. Not the highlight reel. The actual numbers, the launches that worked, the one that didn’t, and the decisions that shaped where we’re headed in 2026.The numbers never tell the whole story. But they also never lie. Always start by looking at your numbers. I added 1,300 new subscribers in 2025. What surprised me most? Some of our biggest growth didn’t happen during launches at all. What happened between launches mattered

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26:40

Taking Your Side Hustle to a Full-time Gig

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2025/12/31

Have you thought about taking your subscription box business from a side hustle to a full-time gig?It’s absolutely possible. I did it and so have many members of Launch Your Box. But… Before you quit your full-time job or make any major changes to your business, you need to ask - and answer - some questions. And you need to get really comfortable with your financial details, business and personal. Take your time and get real about what your goals are. Are you currently working

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238: Turn Your Camera Roll into Sales This Weekend

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2025/12/26

You don’t need a photoshoot.You don’t need new content.And you definitely don’t need to overthink it.In this Friday Fuel episode, I’m sharing how to turn what’s already sitting in your camera roll into real sales this weekend using photos and videos you’ve already taken. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll show up “when things are more polished,” this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start posting. Your phone is full of content that sells, you just haven’t used it

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16:39

237: 5 Reasons you Should start a Subscription box in...

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2025/12/24

If you’ve been sitting on a subscription box idea for way too long, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 5 powerful reasons why 2026 is an incredible time to start a subscription box. Yes, even if you’ve been watching this space for years and wondering if it’s “too late.” Spoiler alert: it’s not. Not even close. We’ll talk about market opportunity, recurring revenue, loyal customers, and why subscription boxes continue to thrive. Especially for niche, well-positioned

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11:50

236: Stop Trying to Be Everywhere: Do This Instead

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2025/12/19

Feeling like you’re supposed to be everywhere online? Instagram. TikTok. Facebook. Pinterest. YouTube. Threads.It’s exhausting. And for subscription box owners who are already sourcing products, packing boxes, fulfilling orders, and serving customers, it’s simply not realistic. In this week’s Friday Fuel episode of the Launch Your Box Podcast, we’re talking about why trying to “be everywhere” is burning you out and how choosing two primary marketing channels plus email can simplify your strategy,

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235: Is Your Messaging Costing You Subscribers?

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2025/12/17

For many subscription box owners, the silent killer of conversions isn’t a lack of traffic, it’s unclear messaging.Your box might be beautifully curated and full of value, but if visitors can’t understand what it is, who it’s for, and why it matters in 10 seconds or less, they’re leaving. In this episode, Sarah breaks down exactly what strong subscription box messaging looks like, where most subscription box owners go wrong, and how to improve your message across your entire customer

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11:26

What’s Really Holding You Back? (And Why You’re More...

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2025/12/12

Are you telling yourself you're "just not consistent"? That your schedule is the problem? That if life would just calm down for a minute, you’d finally make progress in your business?I’m calling you out (with love)in this week’s Friday Fuel episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast. Because I’ve been there, too. And what I’m sharing in this 10-minute mindset reset might be exactly what you need to break through. It all started with a stat I heard at a conference. Only 1.9% of women-owned businesses

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23:15

Using Mystery Boxes to Reduce Inventory Before Year End

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2025/12/10

“Don’t bring that stale inventory into 2023!” - Sarah Williams Inventory is one of the biggest challenges product-based businesses face. Too much, not enough… and what happens if it doesn’t sell? Now, during this buying season, is the perfect time to liquidate any old or stale inventory you have sitting on your shelves. One of my favorite ways to move product and get old inventory off my shelves is by selling Mystery Boxes. They’re new, fresh, and fun for your customers and a GREAT way to reduce

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