Most product sellers think about packaging design the way they think about a first outfit: it should look good, represent the brand, and not embarrass anyone. But packaging design is doing more than that. A lot more. Before a wholesale buyer picks up your product at a trade show. Before a retailer clicks into your […]

April 15, 2026
Kelley Kempel on the She Sells Differently Podcast

If you sell a physical product, the way your customers shop is changing fast. Not someday. Right now. More and more people are skipping Google entirely and opening ChatGPT, Perplexity, or another AI tool instead. They type in what they need, “best handmade candles for a housewarming gift” or “unique jewelry for a bridesmaid,” and […]

April 1, 2026
Gloria Chou

If you’re a product-based business owner walking into 2026 feeling like your brand should already be further ahead… This post is for you. You’ve got the product. The quality. The drive. But your product brand still isn’t breaking through. Why? Because what worked 2 years ago—heck, even last year—isn’t working anymore. And most product-based brands […]

January 7, 2026
Woman Celebrating