This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.
In this episode she shares about:
Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry
How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations
The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses
Highlights include:
04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry
08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast
25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart
32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course
34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars
40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course
46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First
53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting
55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs
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Azhelle’s Website: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/
Azhelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/
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