Announcing A Breakthrough Training
Program and YEAR LONG COACHING SYSTEM For Companies Interested
in Getting Their Products On the Shelves of
Major Chain Store Retailers
Absolutely No Sales Experience or Existing Buyer Relationships Required!
Now you can learn powerful, proven strategies and techniques from America’s Leading Retail Expert – Karen Waksman, an Entrepreneur Magazine, About.com (A New York Times Company) and MSNBC Featured Retail Expert! And Someone Who Has Taught well over10,000+ Business Owners on the Subject of Selling to Major Retail Chains!
NOW is the time to massively multiply your ability to become a chain store vendor…and your income!
“Crossing the chasm from online sales into the retail market can be a perilous and confusing process. Karen provided insightful, concrete advice that I was able to immediately implement with my own product. Just a few weeks after reviewing her information, I’m now in discussion with some of the largest retailers in the country and was quickly able to secure several substantial retail contracts. I wholly recommend Karen to any serious Entrepreneur trying to bring their product into the retail sector.” ~ Ari Akerstein, Akrowheel
…then you’ve come to the right place!
Retail MBA Is the most comprehensive training program available today on how to get your products on the shelves of chain store retailers.
Retail MBA was developed by Retail Sales Expert Karen Waksman. Karen sold millions of units to the world’s largest retailers. During this time she developed a time-tested proven sales formula that helped her get products into chain stores in various categories.
Since then, Karen has taught her sales formula to 10,000+ product companies across the country on the subject of selling to chain stores at places such as the US Patent Office, Stanford University, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and more!!
At this point you are probably asking yourself….“I’m not a sales person. Can I really get my own products on the shelves of the world’s largest retailers??”
Just check out Chuck’s story, he had questions about how to get his new product on the shelves of retailers…He was wondering…How do I get in contact with a buyer? What do I say when I get a meeting? What will they expect of me? I’m not a sales person at all, can I really get my products into retailers?
After investing in the Retail MBA program, Chuck followed the Step-by-Step process and got his product into a 1,000 store chain in less than 2 WEEKS!!!
Look what Retail MBA did for Chuck!
Wei-Shin Lai, MD, is the CEO of AcousticSheep and she used Retail MBA
to get her products into a chain store within a FEW MONTHS!
Following the Retail MBA system works!
Retail MBA is a Multi-Media Training System designed to help you breakdown what you need to know about getting your products sold at major retail outlets.
If you have a great product that you think would be perfect for Specialty Retailers, Department Stores, Discounters, Home Centers, Drug Stores, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Apparel Stores, Home and Hardware Stores or whatever it is for you, then our step-by-step blueprint, our training programs, can show you EXACTLY how to get started today!
“If I had to describe Karen Waksman’s information in one word it would be Revolutionary! Karen takes you through the complicated and bewildering world of getting a product into the big chains and breaks it downs in a way to make it seem like child’s play. What she has done is nothing short of the cracking of the DaVinci code of the retail marketing world. I’m not big on testimonials, but I had to write one for this information I can’t wait to apply the principles and strategies outlined in this ground breaking revelation.” – Gary Jones, Product Entrepreneur
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…Meeting With Wal-Mart
“Going into my first meeting with Wal-mart, I felt much more confident after using Retail MBA to help structure my presentation. I’ve found that Retail MBA is the most comprehensive guide available about how to get started as a retail chain supplier.” – Michael, Founder of the PlateTopper (now a Wal-mart Vendor!)
If you have a great product and a conviction to succeed, then our training programs will show you EXACTLY how to get your products on the shelves of retailers.
My name is Karen Waksman and I am a Manufacturer’s Rep that’s turned into an Author, Speak and Consultant. I have sold millions of units to the world’s largest retailers and now dedicate my time to teaching 1000’s of product companies across the country at places such as Stanford University, the Consumer Electronics Show, National Hardware Show, etc.
And what I realized quickly after I started in this business is that selling to retailers is easier than most people think.
Why? Buyers across all categories work off of the same principles and standards. They are in the business of buying! If you have a product that you believe should be in stores, Buyer’s need to know about it. It’s their job!
The only challenge most people have is figuring out HOW to get the Buyer’s attention. And if they get the Buyer’s attention, HOW do they get the Buyer to actually buy?!
This is why I decided to write the Retail MBA Training Program outlining everything a person needs to know about selling to Major Retailers.
And I wrote this training program with the intention of empowering anyone with a conviction to succeed (and a cool product idea) to actualize their dreams by selling their products to the World’s Largest Retailers.
You see, I’ve sold products to retailers for years, and I know something that most people don’t…
I know for a fact that you do not need sales experience to sell to Major Retailers. And I also know that you do NOT need Buyer relationships to get your products on the shelves of these retailers.
I know this because of my extensive experience working with Buyers. Buyers do not care about sales strategies. They care about buying the ‘right’ product. And most people don’t realize that there are simple ways to position your product as the ‘right’ product.
I also know that you do not need existing buyer relationships to sell to retailers. I know this because I used the same strategies for years and sold products to retailers in categories that I have never sold before!
You have to understand, when I started in this business, I was just like you. I had no buyer relationships to speak of and had no clue as to how to get my products on the shelves of Major Retailers. But I had a conviction to succeed and a true desire to figure out how to get Buyers to buy from me.
And I wish I could say that it was easy to get my products on the shelves of Major Retailers when I first started. But it wasn’t easy at all. Actually, everything I tried while attempting to sell my products to Major Retailers had the opposite effect. Buyers actually REFUSED to buy from me and I could not figure out why!
It turns out, Buyers wanted to be approached in a very specific way. And they wanted my products to be prepared in a very particular way as well. So after years of trying every possible approach to sell my products to Major Retailers, one of my strategies finally worked!
And once I figured out what Buyers cared about and how to ultimately get them to buy from me, my business took off. And I’m proud to say that I’ve sold millions of units to Major Retailers over the years and now teach other people how to do what I do.
So, I’m a true believer that anyone can get their products on the shelves of the World’s Largest Retailers.
If I can sell products to Major Retailers, than so can you!
The only difference is that now you don’t have to spend precious time figuring out the best way to sell your products to Major Retailers.
All you have to do is follow the simple formula that I’ve outlined in my Step-By-Step Guide and you will see for yourself that getting your products into Major Retailers is absolutely possible for ANYONE!
#1, Every kid wanted one! A husband and wife in Pennsylvania created a simple toy from parts found at the hardware store. 250 MILLION Sold through worldwide retail chain stores! Can you guess what this product is? It’s the Slinky! Richard James, a naval engineer, created the Slinky by chance, and with the help of his wife, sold their first Slinky Toy Product at a Department Store. The Slinky was a huge hit and this husband and wife team made millions!
#2, Bear Naked: The product name for a very yummy granola. Two buddies mixed up the secret recipe on a kitchen stove. Today, you’ll find it on the shelves of 10,000 retail stores! Brendan Synnott and Kelly Flatley were working regular jobs but had a passion for their product. So they invested their time and effort into selling their products to retailers. At first they started small, but then expanded to large chain stores. And now they are making millions with their product idea!
#3, Boogie Wipes: A group of moms found a simple solution to their kid’s runny noses. Now, the mom’s are enjoying the smell of sweet success. Boogie Wipes are available in 40,000 retail stores nationwide! Mindee Doney and Julie Pickens developed saline nose wipes called Boogie Wipes® in 2007 as a solution for their kids’ runny, rough, red noses. Their first Major Retail account was Fred Meyer’s and now they are making millions!
#4, Gotta Wuvit: A stay-at-home mom turns a fabulous product idea into a multi-million dollar business. Kim Levine created her Wuvit product with a sewing machine at home! Her major break came from selling her Wuvit products to Saks Department Stores on a national level. Now she sells millions of units to Major Retailers!
These are just a few examples of how ordinary people have sold their own products to Major Retailers. Will your product be the next great story? It’s up to you! Learn as much as you can about selling to Major Retailers and you will be one step ahead of everyone else!
If You Fall Into Any One Of These Categories, Then the Retail MBA Training Program Can Help You:
#1, I’ve given birth to a brilliant idea—now what?
Even if your product is still an idea or you are currently developing your product, my information will steer you away from the pitfalls and traps. Knowing what buyers want is a big advantage. You need this information NOW as you develop your product and you will need it when you are ready to talk to buyers!
#2, I’ve created a product, but I have no idea if it is ready for Major Retailers!
Find out exactly what you need to do to prepare your product for Major Retail Success. Learn what it takes to get your products into Major Retailers. Understand what Buyers pay attention to and what makes them more inclined to buy. Learn the basics of how to manufacture your product, how to package you product, what to do if you have a handcrafted product and much more!
#3, I have a finished product ready for retail. But, why can’t I get the attention of buyers at retail chain stores?
You know your product will sell like crazy if you can just get the big retail chains to buy. So you call the chains and leave voice mails. You get no response. You mail them everything you have—still no reply. Not one reply. This is typical of what happens to almost everyone that doesn’t know the “secret knock.”
Through sheer determination some people eventually break into the big chain stores. Those that make it often say it took them 2 to 3 years. And then there are those that quietly give up. They simply keep plodding their way to work and back every day. Thanks to my step-by-step guide, you won’t have to put yourself through this frustration!
#4, I have a product, but I don’t JUST want to sell my products to the big chain stores. I also want to sell my products to small retailers, online retailers and catalogs too!
The beauty of my Step-By-Step Training Program is that you can utilize my strategies to sell to small retailers, online retailers and catalogs as well! I will show you how to get access to the names of the decision makers as well as what to say to them to get them to buy! This is perfect for those of you who have handcrafted products or if you just want to make as much money as possible through every retail avenue!
#5, I don’t want to sell myself, I want to hire a Manufacturer’s Rep!
The best part of Retail MBA is that it is the PERFECT sales training system for hiring new sales reps! You can train new and/or existing Manufacturer’s Reps on how to get your products sold at stores. The learning curve for selling to Chain Stores can take several years! Why not reduce your time to market by hiring more sales reps and train them in a fraction of the time?!
Plus the more knowledge you have when it comes to selling to chain stores, the better the opportunity for you to grow your business. Top notch Manufacturer’s Reps want to work with companies that make it easy for them to generate revenue quickly. Therefore, the only way to do this is to set yourself up for success by knowing how to prepare your product for chain store success!
“If you have any kind of product you intend to sell to a lot of people, YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KAREN WAKSMAN and RETAIL MBA! It’s that simple….the information she passes on is incredibly valuable to any business starter who wants to know how to sell his products to retailers. She has all the insiders information you’ll need to know to make it happen. I would highly recommend buying her information!! – Gabi Dan, IDSA
“I recommend Karen Waksman’s information as the preface to the formation of anyone’s retail distribution plan – take the step and bring the retail expertise you need into your management team now. Karen’s course will give you the experience, tips, and resources it would take years to build and she teaches you exactly how to apply the steps to your product. This is the best step we could have taken toward the success of launching our products in retail stores. Thanks again Karen.” – Nicholas Farris, On the Ball Fitness
The following is the actual Retail MBA syllabus. Each segment has been carefully crafted to give you the most valuable content on getting your product sold at chain stores. I wish someone would have shared this information with me when I first got started!
MODULE 1 – Developing Your Retail Sales/Distribution Strategy
-Developing Your Retail Sales Strategy
-Deciding If You Should Start Small or Go Big
-How Retail Sales Professionals Choose Where to Focus Their Sales Efforts
-Determining the Right Strategy For Your Product Type
-Creating a Sales Distribution Plan That Will Yield Results
-What is Private Labeling and How to Incorporate it into Your Retail Strategy
MODULE 2 – Chain Store Fundamentals
-Chain Store Basics
-What Chain Stores Expect From You
-How the Buying Process Works
-Who’s Involved in their Buying Decision
-Product Categories and What You Need to Know
-Local, Regional and Corporate Buying Offices
-Common Misconceptions and How to Get Started Today
MODULE 3 – Preparing Your Product For Chain Store Success
-Essential Research to Help You Win
-Packaging and Displays
-Infrastructure and Operation Capabilities
-Retail Math: Pricing For Retail
-Logistics, Warehousing, Shipping and FOB
-EDI, UPC, Liability Insurance, SKU’s, Planograms and More
-Funding and Financial Resources
-Marketing and Branding Expectations
-Certifications
MODULE 4 – Preparing Your Pitch
-Developing a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
-What the Pro’s Do To Prepare Their Pitch
-Analyzing Your Target Audience
-Fundamental Competitive Research
-Sell Sheets and Line Sheets
-Elements of a Perfect Product Website
-Product Videos That Sell For You
MODULE 5 – Finding the Right Buyer For Your Product Type
-Complete Tutorial on How to Find a Buyer’s Name and Contact Information
-Online Resources vs Offline Resources Available Today
-Free Options vs Paid Options
-Pros and Cons of Resources Available
-Strategies That the Pro’s Use to Ensure They are Finding the Right Buyers
-How to Get Access to Buyers Contact Information at Online Retailers, Catalogs and Small Retailers, too!
MODULE 6 – Pitching Your Product to Major Retailers
-What is the Best Way to Approach Major Retailers About Your Product
-How to Cold Call Buyers When You Don’t Know How
-Exact Strategies on How to Get a Meeting With a Buyer
-What to Say to Buyers to Get Them to Buy
-What to Do When a Buyer Says ‘No’ to Your Product
-The Importance of Feedback and How it Can Help You
-Additional Sales Strategies To Help You Win Business
MODULE 7 – The Face to Face Meeting: How to Rock the Buyer Meeting
What to Expect During a Buyer Meeting
How to Prepare in Advance For a Great Meeting
What is the Best Way Present to Buyers
Top 10 Things to Include In Your Presentation
What to Bring to the Meeting
Leveraging Retail Interest For More Business
MODULE 8 – What to Expect From a Major Retail Order
-What to Expect From Your First Purchase Order
-How Much Quantity Will a Major Retailer Buy
-How Long Does it Take to Get Paid By a Major Retailer
-Tricks to Get Paid Faster By Major Retailers
-Retail Marketing and Promotion Strategies Once You Get an Order To Ensure Success
-Promotional Calendars For Additional Sales and Marketing Strategies
-Maximizing Assortment Plans and Product Lifecycles For Major Retailers
-Chargeback’s, Returns, Markdowns, Rebates, Fees And Ways to Avoid Them
-Retail Ethics and What You Need to Know
MODULE 9 – Working with Distributors
-What to Expect When Working With Distributors
-How to Know If You Need a Distributor
-How to Prepare to Work With Distributors
-Where to Find Them
-How to Get a Distributor to Represent You
-How Much Do Distributors Charge
-Best Practices For Picking the Right Distributor For Your Product
MODULE 10 – Hiring a Manufacturer’s Rep
-What to Expect When Working With a Manufacturer’s Rep
-How to Find a Great Manufacturer’s Rep to Represent You
-How Much Do Manufacturer’s Rep Typically Charge?
-Best Practices For Picking the Right Manufacturer’s Rep For Your Product
MODULE 11 – Selling at Trade Show
-Selling at Trade Shows vs. Selling Direct
-Should You Spend the Money at Trade Shows?
-When it Makes Sense to Sell at Trade Shows
-Best Practices For Making Big Money at Trade Shows
MODULE 12 – Frequently Asked Question
-How Can I Sell to Major Retailers with Just One Product or SKU?
-Do I Need a Patent to Sell to Major Retailers?
-Can I Sell Handmade Products to Major Retailers?
-Do I Need to Have My Products Packaged Before Approaching Retailers?
-What Should I Do if a Major Retail Buyer Asks for Exclusivity
-Can I Sell My Product on My Own Website as well as at Retailers?
-Licensing vs. Manufacturing
MODULE 13 – Selling Products to Online Retailers
-What to Expect When Selling to Online Retailers
-How the Buying Process Works
-How they Differ From Major Retailers
-Best Way to Pitch Online Retailers
-Preparing Your Product For Online Retail Success
MODULE 14 – Selling Products to Catalogs
-What to Expect When Selling to Catalogs
-How the Buying Process Works
-How they Differ From Major Retailers
-Best Way to Pitch Catalogs
-Preparing Your Product For Catalog Success
MODULE 15 – Selling Products to Small Retailers
-What to Expect When Selling to Small Retailers
-How the Buying Process Works
-How they Differ From Major Retailers
-Best Way to Pitch Small Retailers
-Preparing Your Product For Small Retail Success