Hosted by Erin Souder and Jackie Hutson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 66 episodes
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From idea to inventory 📦 Your trusted guides for sourcing, manufacturing, and scaling your product overseas. Hosted by industry experts Erin and Jackie, we help female founders launch product-based businesses without the overwhelm using our proven Smart Start Method™.Each week, we break down: ✦ Sourcing strategies that save you time and money ✦ Manufacturing insights from real-world experience ✦ Profit-boosting tactics for product brands ✦ Founder stories and unfiltered lessons learnedReady to Dig in Further? https://www.thesourcinggals.com/social
Erin Souder and Jackie Hutson hosts The Sourcing Gals, a business show with 66 episodes published.
What does it actually take to launch a product brand successfully? In this special live episode, Erin and Jackie teach a Founder Crash Course for the Columbus Fashion Alliance's Launch Lab program — a community helping e
One of the most common things founders say is: "I just need to find a factory to make my prototype." But what if you're not actually ready for a prototype yet? In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down one of the bigge
Half the year is already behind us. Before you jump into Q3 planning, holiday prep, and chasing the next big goal, there's one thing every founder should do first: stop and take inventory. In this episode, Erin and Jacki
Most founders spend months perfecting their product—and only a few hours thinking about the packaging. That’s backwards. In this episode, Erin and Jackie sit down with packaging expert Kelley of Hidden Path Creative to u
This week, Erin recorded her very first solo episode — live from China. After flying overseas for a fast-moving cosmetic bag project, she takes listeners behind the scenes of what actually happens during a sourcing and p
Most founders think getting into retail is all about finding the buyer. It’s not. In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down what it actually means to be “retail ready” — and why so many products never make it onto shel
Every founder hits this moment eventually: “Should I keep going… or is it time to pivot?” In this episode, Erin and Jackie unpack the difference between a smart, data-driven business pivot and simply getting distracted,
If your current growth plan is to “just do more”… this episode is going to challenge everything about that. Erin and Jackie break down the concept of 10X vs 2X growth — and why working harder is often the exact thing hol
“Made in China” has become a loaded phrase — but is the reputation actually accurate? In this episode, Erin and Jackie unpack the biggest misconceptions around manufacturing in China and explain why it remains one of the
Everyone talks about “minimum viable product” — but in the physical product world, it’s often completely misunderstood. In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down what an MVP actually is, how it applies to product-based
Indecision might feel harmless — but in a product business, it’s one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down how hesitation, overthinking, and delayed decisions quietly dr
If your factory just came back with higher pricing… you’re not alone. In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down why product costs go up — and why they almost never come back down. From raw material spikes and global ev
Have you ever placed your first bulk order and wondered if you were doing it right? In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down what it really means to “nail” your first production run — and why it’s not about going big,
What started as a podcast has turned into something much bigger. In this episode, Erin and Jackie pull back the curtain on how The Sourcing Gals evolved from education to a full-service product development agency — and t
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately thought, I don’t belong here? In this episode, Erin and Jackie explore the idea that the rooms you choose to enter can shape your business, confidence, and future more tha
Most founders default to email for efficiency—and it works for day-to-day operations. But written communication keeps relationships transactional, while voice builds the trust and rapport that gets you through challenges
Most product founders assume they need to build a full brand around their idea—Instagram handle, website, inventory management, the works. But if you've developed patented technology or a proprietary component, there's a
Most founders fight over nickels at 500 units—but that aggressive negotiation could cost them thousands when they land their first wholesale account. The truth is, factories are investing in you at low MOQs, absorbing sa
Most product-based founders read business books but don't apply them strategically. Erin and Jackie share how specific books transformed their manufacturing approach, client relationships, and daily operations—from hirin
Most founders agonize over their brand name for months—but they're asking the wrong questions. The real issue isn't finding a "perfect" name; it's understanding the difference between naming a hero product versus a brand
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