Caringly Curated

When we say “Caringly Curated’, we mean that each product, service, or offering is thoughtfully selected and designed to align with your brand and truly resonate with your audience. Our goal is to create more than just a product; we want to offer something that offers real value and fosters a deeper connection with your customers/audience.

What sets us apart is nearly two decades of hands-on experience combined with genuine care for every project. We believe that products and strategies should be rooted in trust, purpose, and value - not just trends. Our solutions are customized to support your business goals while resonating with your customers.

Our services are designed to meet businesses where they are. We offer consulting to help you refine your strategy, product development to align with your brand, and more. We also offer tools and programs for self-guided growth.

Some specific examples include:

• Product Development to create offerings that reflect your brand’s identity

• Project Management to optimize workflows and ensure smooth execution

• Scaling Strategy to plan and implement growth initiatives

• Strategic Consulting to guide your decision-making and business direction

While our primary focus is on product development, we also work with service-based companies. Whether you need help refining a service offering or expanding into a new product category, our approach is tailored to fit your specific needs.

We work with a wide range of companies, from small businesses to larger organizations! Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine and scale. No matter the size or stage of your business, we're here to support you and help you reach your goals!

Some specific examples include:

• Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands seeking to enhance customer experience and optimize sales

• Business-to-Business (B2B) companies aiming to refine their strategies and expand their market reach

• Influencers looking to build their brand and engage more deeply with their audience

• Homemade Goods Creators who sell in person and are ready to transition to the online space to grow their business and reach a larger audience

• E-commerce sellers on handmade or marketplace platforms who are ready to take more control, increase profitability, and build a closer, more loyal audience

• Professionals who feel 'stuck' in their current positions, but are eager to break free, knowing they have more to offer and are ready to pursue more meaningful opportunities.

• Anyone with a passion, idea, or ambition who’s looking to turn it into something real and sustainable - whether it's a product, service, or something entirely new

Absolutely! We understand that figuring out what to offer in your collection - whether it’s products, services, or something else - can feel overwhelming, and we're here to guide you through the process! We specialize in helping businesses identify and curate collections that align with their passions, skills, and market needs. If you’d like to explore on your own, we also have free tools like our SWOT analysis and Value Proposition exercises that can help guide your decision-making process. Whether you want hands-on support or prefer to dig in yourself, we’re here to help you move forward!

Absolutely not! You don’t need a huge budget to get started. In fact, I often encourage clients to begin small - whether that’s by starting with small batches, offering a limited product line, or other lower-cost entry points. I can provide budget-friendly strategies for services and both digital and physical products, so you can create something great with a lower budget.

Absolutely - creating the prototypes and getting feedback are some of our favorite parts of the process! Taking an idea from your brain to the screen and then to a physical product is incredibly exciting, and there's so much to learn along the way. We offer 3D printing services for prototypes using a limited selection of materials, depending on your needs and budget. We also love using more traditional methods like cardboard or paper mock-ups, which can be a super cost-effective and quick way to initially test ideas. Whatever approach works best for you, we’re here to help bring your vision to life!

When it comes to product testing, we can help with that too! We highly encourage you to involve some of your actual, trusted audience members in the test group. If you don’t have an audience yet, no worries! You can always “recruit” a couple of trusted family members or friends to give you valuable feedback. We can also provide testers from our own selection or connect you with a third-party group for more targeted feedback. Whether through surveys, user testing, or focus groups, we’ll help you gather actionable insights to help ensure your product is ready for the market.

Yes, I can definitely help with product packaging! Packaging is a crucial element of your brand, and it’s something I really enjoy collaborating on. While I’m not a dedicated packaging design firm, I offer general guidance and resources to help you create packaging that aligns with your brand and resonates with your target audience. If you need more in-depth design work, I can help connect you with skilled professionals to bring your vision to life or if you’d like a more hands-off approach, I can work with my network of skilled professionals to create custom packaging for you to bring your vision to life.

The timeline for developing a product can vary depending on factors like the complexity of the project, the level of customization, and whether the product is physical or digital. We’ll work closely with you to establish a clear roadmap from the start, outlining key milestones and deadlines.

Start by filling out our discovery questionnaire - once completed, you'll be directed to my private calendar to schedule a discovery call at a time that works for you. During this call, we'll discuss your goals, needs, and the best way forward to ensure we’re aligned on the next steps for your business.