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#253: 4 Key Lessons to Launch and Scale Your Toy Business While Juggling a 9-to-5

Building your dream toy business while working a 9-to-5 might be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and a dash of creativity, you can take small, actionable steps to turn your big ideas into reality!

In this episode, host Azhelle Wade shares the four key lessons, inspired by her previous interview with Ron Weizman, that will help you launch and scale your toy business—even if you’re working full-time. 

If you’re dreaming of creating your first toy or looking for strategies to grow, this episode gives you the tools to take your toy business to the next level, one small, strategic step at a time!

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#252: How One Company’s Bubble Toy Got Nominated For A Major Toy Award with Ron Weizman

A Toy Of The Year Award (TOTY) nomination can boost sales and recognition of the brands lucky enough to earn one. 

So what does it take to get a TOTY nomination? That’s what we’re breaking down in today’s episode.

In this episode, Ron Weizman, co-founder of South Beach Bubbles, shares how his team turned classic bubble play into the never-before-seen Poppin Colorz line, and how it made its way to be nominated for a TOTY® Award. If your eye is on a future TOTY nomination, this episode is one you can’t miss.

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