<p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In this episode of the Buyerside Chat, we’re honored to chat with the incredibly inspiring Rebecca Woolbright - licensed surface designer, illustrator, product educator, and the creative force behind Rebecca Jane Woolbright. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">For over a decade, Rebecca has turned her artwork into vibrant, giftable products stocked in stores nationwide. She's not only grown her own product-based business, but now also teaches artists how to confidently source products, work with factories, and scale without burnout.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">This conversation is filled with gold. From starting scrappy with just three SKUs of washi tape, to now launching new product categories and a game-changing app. Kristin and Rebecca talk candidly about navigating the not-so-linear journey of product-based entrepreneurship, manufacturing both domestically and overseas, building resilience, and staying creative while growing a business.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">How Rebecca built her brand from a nap-time side hustle to a thriving business</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Lessons from 10 years of manufacturing and product development</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">What most people miss when sourcing overseas (and how to avoid it)</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">How tariffs and global changes are impacting small product-based businesses</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">The mindset of launching a new product (and even an app) from scratch</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">The importance of letting yourself be a scrappy beginner again and again</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Whether you're brand new or 10+ years into your product business, this conversation is a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to be linear - and magic can happen when you just start.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Enjoy the chat!&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">CONNECT WITH REBECCA:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Shop Rebecca Jane Woolbright: </span><a href="http://www.rebeccajanewoolbright.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.rebeccajanewoolbright.com</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(10, 37, 64);"> &nbsp; </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manufacture Awesome: </span><a href="https://www.manufactureawesome.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.manufactureawesome.com/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(10, 37, 64);"> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Connect on Instagram: </span></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_jane_woolbright/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">@rebecca_jane_woolbright</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/manufacture_awesome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">@manufacturer_awesome</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CHECK OUT REBECCA’S COURSES &amp; RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.manufactureawesome.com/manufacture-awesome-waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Manufacture Awesome</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Mini Course to Use Streak for your Wholesale CRM: </span><a href="https://kristin_fisher--manufactureawesome.thrivecart.com/automate-and-scale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Automate &amp; Scale</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Map out your product launches: </span><a href="https://www.launchlineapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Launch Line App</a></p><p></p><p><strong>LOOKING TO GROW YOUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS?</strong></p><p><em>Retail Pitching</em><span style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">👇</span></p><p>1) Get the NEW Buyerside Pitch Kit to help you pitch wholesale buyers with confidence. <a href="https://kristinfishercoaching.com/pitchkit?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Episode&amp;utm_term=buyersidepitchkit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get yours HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Faire Growth</em>👇</p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1) Learn what buyers are looking for on Faire. Listen to the FREE private podcast series </span><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>Unlocking Faire</em></strong><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> - </span><a href="https://kristinfishercoaching.com/unlockingfaire?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Episode&amp;utm_term=unlockingfaire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Get instant access HERE</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">2) Get my exact growth strategy inside the FREE workshop, </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);"><em>The Faire Success Blueprint </em></strong><a href="https://kristinfishercoaching.com/faireblueprint?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Episode&amp;utm_term=faireblueprint" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">Watch now HERE</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">3) Ready to take action and scale on Faire? Check out </span><a href="https://kristinfishercoaching.com/fairebootcamp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The Faire Bootcamp</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="background-color: rgb(250, 251, 255);">READY FOR NEXT-LEVEL, HIGH-TOUCH SUPPORT IN YOUR BUSINESS? </strong></p><p>Join the <a href="https://kristinfishercoaching.com/rewiredretailwaitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rewired Retail Collective Waitlist HERE</a> - a 6-month high-level mastermind for product based businesses looking to scale profitably and intentionally.</p><p>(Doors open to limited seats in May 2026)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LET'S CONNECT!</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Want to leave a Question to air on the podcast (OR leave a little podcast love note)? </span></p><p><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BuyersideChatHotline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CALL IN TO THE ‘BUYER HOTLINE’ HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Website: </span><a href="http://kristinfishercoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">kristinfishercoaching.com</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Instagram </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/KRISTINFISHERCOACHING/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">@kristinfishercoaching</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Contact: </span><a href="mailto:hello@kristinfishercoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">hello@kristinfishercoaching.com</a></p>

The Buyerside Chat

Kristin Fisher

Navigating Overseas Sourcing: A Chat with Rebecca Woolbright | Episode 108

MAR 30, 202646 MIN
The Buyerside Chat

Navigating Overseas Sourcing: A Chat with Rebecca Woolbright | Episode 108

MAR 30, 202646 MIN

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In this episode of the Buyerside Chat, we’re honored to chat with the incredibly inspiring Rebecca Woolbright - licensed surface designer, illustrator, product educator, and the creative force behind Rebecca Jane Woolbright. For over a decade, Rebecca has turned her artwork into vibrant, giftable products stocked in stores nationwide. She's not only grown her own product-based business, but now also teaches artists how to confidently source products, work with factories, and scale without burnout.This conversation is filled with gold. From starting scrappy with just three SKUs of washi tape, to now launching new product categories and a game-changing app. Kristin and Rebecca talk candidly about navigating the not-so-linear journey of product-based entrepreneurship, manufacturing both domestically and overseas, building resilience, and staying creative while growing a business.In this episode, we cover:How Rebecca built her brand from a nap-time side hustle to a thriving businessLessons from 10 years of manufacturing and product developmentWhat most people miss when sourcing overseas (and how to avoid it)How tariffs and global changes are impacting small product-based businessesThe mindset of launching a new product (and even an app) from scratchThe importance of letting yourself be a scrappy beginner again and againWhether you're brand new or 10+ years into your product business, this conversation is a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to be linear - and magic can happen when you just start.Enjoy the chat! CONNECT WITH REBECCA:Shop Rebecca Jane Woolbright: www.rebeccajanewoolbright.com   Manufacture Awesome: https://www.manufactureawesome.com/ Connect on Instagram: @rebecca_jane_woolbright@manufacturer_awesomeCHECK OUT REBECCA’S COURSES & RESOURCES:Manufacture AwesomeMini Course to Use Streak for your Wholesale CRM: Automate & ScaleMap out your product launches: Launch Line AppLOOKING TO GROW YOUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS?Retail Pitching👇1) Get the NEW Buyerside Pitch Kit to help you pitch wholesale buyers with confidence. Get yours HEREFaire Growth👇1) Learn what buyers are looking for on Faire. Listen to the FREE private podcast series Unlocking Faire - Get instant access HERE2) Get my exact growth strategy inside the FREE workshop, The Faire Success Blueprint Watch now HERE3) Ready to take action and scale on Faire? Check out The Faire BootcampREADY FOR NEXT-LEVEL, HIGH-TOUCH SUPPORT IN YOUR BUSINESS? Join the Rewired Retail Collective Waitlist HERE - a 6-month high-level mastermind for product based businesses looking to scale profitably and intentionally.(Doors open to limited seats in May 2026)LET'S CONNECT!Want to leave a Question to air on the podcast (OR leave a little podcast love note)? CALL IN TO THE ‘BUYER HOTLINE’ HEREWebsite: kristinfishercoaching.comInstagram @kristinfishercoachingContact: [email protected]