In this episode of the Gamechangers podcast, I’m talking to Erin Austen Abbott, shop owner of Amelia, photographer and team writer for Design*Sponge among many other publications. Erin talks about the benefits of having a brick & mortar store vs. an online e-commerce shop, how she handles receiving over 600 product submissions per week, and suggestions for brands on how to pitch stores including a really good tip for how to stand out among the competition. She also walks us through how to use Instagram to sell your products, without paying for ads. We chat about the life of a freelance writer and how she pitches the blogs and magazines she works with on a weekly basis. The insights here are huge and I hope you enjoy the conversation!