If you have a product or a product idea and have ever wondered how to get it placed in a Major Big Box Retailer, "On The Shelf" is the show for you. Every week we tackle important subjects crucial to mounting a successful sales campaign into Big Box Retail. From timeframes to packaging to Pricing we cover it all. Using simple steps, information and instruction, On The Shelf will be your personal wholesale consultant. Presented by TLB Consulting, a concierge consulting company, who has over 22 years of retail / wholesale expertise.

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OTS S7 180 | Retail Submission Process

Ep. 180 – Understanding The Retail Submission Process

  The retail submission process is a critical part of the retail industry. It is the process by which retailers submit their products to be sold in stores. While it may seem simple, there are a lot of steps involved in it. And in this episode, Timothy Bush discusses the different steps involved, from initial...

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OTS 179 | Ecomm Product Business

Ep. 179 – Taking Your Ecomm Product Business To The Next Level & Beyond With Carolyn Lowe

  Growing your Ecomm product business in a saturated digital marketplace is no easy task. That’s why Carolyn Lowe is here to help! Carolyn is the CEO and Founder of ROI Swift, a digital marketing team helping emerging consumer brands grow their business. She is also the author of Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts: Applied...

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OTS 178 | Onboarding Process

The Onboarding Process: From The Paperwork To The Pricing

  Onboarding to a big retailer takes time and effort. It’s not difficult, but you need to be dedicated to it because it takes a lot of man-hours for these retailers to get the process all done. So, you got to do your part as well. Join your host Timothy Bush as he goes through...

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Ep. 177 – Getting Your Products Into The Hands Of Celebrities With Sarah Shaw

  A successful business starts with an idea and the ability to execute the essence of that idea. Celebrity designer and CEO of Sarah Shaw Consulting, Sarah Shaw is an experienced business owner who has propelled numerous businesses and products into celebrity hands. Sarah sits with Timothy Bush to do what she does best; teach you...

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OTS 176 Russ Krajec | Product Patenting

How To Patent Your Product In Today’s Market With Russ Krajec

  You may have a patentable idea, but if it doesn’t solve any problem, then it’s useless. Before you patent something, make sure it has value. Do the idea refining and marketing first. This is what Russ Krajec believes in as a recovering patent attorney. Russ is the CEO of BlueIron, where he provides patent-related financing for small...

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OTS 175 | Grow Product Sales

How To Use Facebook And Your Website To Grow Product Sales With Andy Seeley

  Managing your website would benefit you in the long run. Timothy Bush talks with Andy Seeley, the CEO of Creatively Disruptive, about healthy diversification and how you quiet the noise and make your product sales grow. He shares different aspects in his entrepreneurial journey and how he grew his business through effective marketing strategies,...

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What To Do Before, During & After A Retail Buyer Meeting

  Many retailers get too excited in bringing their products in front of buyers only to have that conversation not go well. While having that initial talk with buyers can be exciting, it is important not to dive headfirst but instead prepare. In this episode, Timothy Bush is back to take us deep into the...

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How To Stand Out On The Shelf Through Strategic Packaging With Michael Keplinger

  Your brand may be important, but when it comes to real life, a lot of what gets your product off the shelf is your packaging. You can either be strategic about it or leave everything to chance. If you don’t want to do the latter, then you definitely have to start investing in packaging...

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The Definitive Guide To Building Your Business Credit With Stephen Wible

  For a lot of people who want to take their product to retail, they need to create and develop a company for retailers to partner with. However, one of the things they’re probably not building is business credit. On today’s podcast, Timothy Bush is joined by Stephen Wible, a Marine Corps veteran with a...

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Getting Into Retail: Truths Versus Myths

  Getting into retail and securing a spot in the retail big leagues is something many entrepreneurs dream about. Have you ever imagined seeing your products on the shelves of a big box retailer but wondered just how to get your product ready and get placement for them? You probably have all these scenarios in...

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