036: What I Learned from a Failed Launch, and How I Did It Right Next Time (My Thoughts on Turning Services to Products)

I just had a launch in my business! If you’re a frequent podcast listener and follower, then you know this. ;) It was a multiple five-figure launch with a five-figure day too. It was exciting, exhilarating and exhausting! This launch felt like a total win. But, I have a confession. The first time I launched a product, it was a total flop. I did a lot of things wrong, which led to me hardly selling anything. I think what I learned from this failed launch will help you avoid my mistakes. 

And no, the failed launch was NOT my template shop! It was a digital product that you’ve probably never even heard me talk about because it was a super long time ago! I’m going to share what I learned from that failed launch and how I fixed it when I launched my template shop years later. 

In this episode, you’ll hear me compare that early product launch with my recent launches to show you mistakes to avoid. I’ll also be sharing my thoughts on turning services into products and how often times people make this leap way too fast! I really hope this episode helps YOU as you prepare for launching a product or as you’re considering turning services to products! 

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