How I Ship $100k in Product from My Homestead

I've been selling and shipping products since 2004, and in this episode I'm walking you through the basics of shipping in your business. We'll cover setting up a simple, efficient shipping operation for your farm products: supplies, packaging, and pricing your shipping the right way. Tune in to learn how a smart shipping system can open the door to a whole new income stream for your farm!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 My story of selling and shipping products since 2004
00:02:45 Why you need a newsletter, website, and e-commerce BEFORE products
00:08:03 Finding a low-ticket item to sell alongside your farm products
00:10:45 Basic shipping supplies for small-scale orders including polymailers, bubble mailers, and stay-flat mailers
00:16:34 Thermal label printers and shipping software for higher volume
00:20:41 Use your packaging as a way to market your offerings
00:23:09 How to ship frozen meat with dry ice
00:25:16 Flat rate vs. free shipping vs. calculated shipping costs
00:29:20 Why building an online income takes time

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out my Shipping Products 101 e-book for direct links to all of the shipping supplies referenced in this episode

Sign up for my Marketing Farmer Masterclass to learn my step-by-step strategy for setting up your website, launching a newsletter, and generating traffic through free social media marketing

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