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What I Actually Use to Run Dream Maker Pins
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items Running a product-based business isn’t glamorous… but it is doable.
I built Dream Maker Pins from scratch and still DIY everything—website, marketing, packing, and shipping. These are the tools I actually use to keep orders moving without losing my ...
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Shipping & Packing Essentials
Shipping & Packing Essentials
Not glamorous, but absolutely essential.
These are the tools I use every day to pack and ship orders without losing my mind. If you’re running a product-based business, this is your starting point.
This was my first ‘real’ business upgrade and it completely changed my shipping process. No ink, no hassle, and way faster when you’re packing multiple orders.
Rollo - Label Printing and Shipping Done. Easy, Fast, Cheap.
This is one of those boring but important things.
When labels don’t print right or don’t stick, it slows everything down. These just work—which is exactly what I need when I’m in shipping mode.
4x6 Thermal Labels
This is one of those tools that quietly saves you a ton of time.
I use the tare feature to weigh one pin, reset it, then add more and get a quick count—no manual counting needed. If you’re dealing with small items, this is a game changer.
Shipping Scale (Up to 25 lbs) – Industry Electronic Balance 457
These are my go-to mailers.
They hold up, don’t rip, and actually seal (which is non-negotiable). I also switch up the colors depending on the season—an easy way to make orders feel a little more thoughtful without overthinking it.
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Poly Mailers 6x9
These are what I use to ship all of my pins.
They protect the product in the mail, but also double as gift-ready packaging—which adds so much value without extra effort. I use white and add my logo sticker on top for a clean, branded look.
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3.5x3.5x1 Jewelry Boxes (Gift-Ready Packaging)