Subscription Box Answers
Welcome to Subscription Box Answers, the podcast for anyone looking to start or scale a successful subscription box business. I'm Liam Brennan, co-founder of BusterBox, a dog subscription box company that we started in a spare bedroom back in 2016.
Since then, we've grown to thousands of subscribers and over $13 million in sales, and along the way, I've learned a ton about what it takes to make a subscription box business thrive.
In this no-nonsense podcast, I'll be sharing all of my proven tips and strategies for building a successful subscription box business, from sourcing products to marketing to reducing churn.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your existing business to the next level, you'll find valuable insights and actionable advice here.
I will show you that it is possible to start your own subscription box business from your spare bedroom with little money and turn it into a full-time income.
Got a question you want answered on the show? Join my free Facebook group at www.SubscriptionBoxResources.com and post it there or email me at liam@subscriptionboxanswers.com. Thanks for tuning in, and I can't wait to help you build the subscription box business of your dreams!
Episodes
189 episodes
Should You Buy Another Subscription Box Business?
If you’re given the opportunity to buy another subscription box business, should you do it?In this episode, I walk you through the pros and cons of acquiring another subscription box, what you need to look out for before doing a deal, an...
If I Lost Everything & Had to Start a Subscription Box From Scratch, Here’s What I’d Do
If I lost everything tomorrow and had to start a brand-new subscription box business from scratch, what would I do?In this episode, I break down exactly how I’d approach it in 2026, from choosing the right niche and creating the offer to...
Don't Become A Subscription Box Advertising Victim This Q4...
To build a successful business, you need one thing above all else...A way to acquire customers that's repeatable, profitable, and scalable.That's the real secret.Without it, your business will always struggle to grow...
Q4 Prep: Do This Now To Make The Most Money Before Year End
Q4 is fast approaching... and for most subscription box businesses, it's the biggest opportunity of the year.This is where you'll make the most money, but only if you prepare properly.In today's episode, I share exactly what you n...
How to Use Cultural Moments to Sell More Subscription Boxes
In This Episode, I'll show you how we used cultural moments like the World Cup to make the exact same subscription feel fresh and relevant, without changing the core offer. You'll also learn how to apply the same strategy to events like Wimbled...
This Is Probably The Reason Your Lead Quality Is Rubbish!
Are cheap leads actually helping your subscription box grow… or are they quietly wasting your money?In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, we’re talking about one of the biggest mistakes I see subscription box owners make when runn...
All Revenue Is Not Created Equal....
In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I’m giving you an important reminder…Not all revenue is created equal.Some revenue is good, the kind that actually makes your business stronger, grows your profit, and put...
How To Sell Your Subscription Box And Make Maximum Money
On this episode of Subscription Box Answers, we discuss how to maximise the value of your subscription box business when it comes time to sell. We cover why the best exits are planned months, sometimes years in advance, and how iden...
8 Ways To Move The Needle In Your Subscription Box Business..
In the last episode, I talked about action faking and how it can quietly destroy your subscription box business while wasting huge amounts of your time and money.In this episode, we're flipping that on its head.I'm going to...
Stop Playing Entrepreneur (And Start Building Your Business)
In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs make over and over again: action faking.After building BusterBox to over $15 million in sales and coaching hundreds of subscription box founders,...
How To Make The Most Money Possible From Your Subscription Box This Summer
Summer can be a challenging time for subscription box businesses.Customers are going on holidays, spending more money on experiences and often buying less online.But that doesn't mean your sales have to slow down.In this ep...
How Subscription Box Owners Can Use AI to Get More Customers
On today's episode, I share practical ways you can use AI to get more customers for your subscription box business.I break down how we're using AI to create ad creatives, write emails, generate marketing ideas, test offers, and save coun...
7 Things I Would Never Do Again If I Launched A Subscription Box
What if you could avoid the mistakes that nearly destroyed my subscription box business over the last 10 years? 👀In this episode, I’m breaking down the 7 things I would NEVER do again if I was launching a subscription box from scratch in...
Should you add a subscription to your existing business?
In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, we dive into one of the biggest missed opportunities in business right now… adding a subscription model to an existing business.So many entrepreneurs are sitting on a goldmine without...
What to do if your Subscription Box Launch Flops!
What do you do when your subscription box launch flops? Panic? Shut everything down? Give up? Absolutely not.In this episode, I break down exactly what to do if your launch didn’t go according to plan. Because the truth is… a launch is j...
5 Reasons You Can't Grow Your Subscription Box Business.
On today’s episode of Subscription Box Answers…I’m not holding anything back.If your subscription box isn’t growing…It’s probably down to ONE of these 5 reasons I break down in this episode.It's time to be really hon...
How To Improve Your Subscription Boxes Profitability
If you want to make more money from your subscription box…This is the episode you need to listen to.I’m breaking down exactly how to make your core subscription more profitable.No adding random products. No complic...
How We Accidentally Built a Second 7-Figure Business
Most subscription box owners are obsessed with one thing…👉 Selling more boxes.Better offers. More ads. Higher retention.All of that is REALLY important. I should know, as I have spent the last few years ba...
What Is Working For Subscription Box Meta Ads In 2026?
In today’s episode of Subscription Box Answers, I break down what’s actually working on Meta ads in 2026 for subscription box businesses.This is by far the question I get asked the most…And it’s been a while since I’ve sh...
How Much Should You Pay Your Subscription Box Affiliates?
On today’s episode, I share how a typical subscription box affiliate deal is structured.I also talk about how much you should realistically be paying affiliates to promote your box.The key is making sure the numbers make sense for...
Quick Subscription Box Payment Recovery Tips
One of the biggest challenges in any subscription business is churn…Especially passive churn.This is when customers don’t actively cancel…They just stop paying.Their card expires.They lose their card.
Where To Get Your First (or next) 1000 subscription box leads?
In today’s episode, I share how to get your first (or next) 1,000 subscription box leads.To grow any online business in 2026 and beyond, you need to take follow-up marketing seriously.The best kind of follow-u...
Are Events Worth It?
In this episode of Subscription Box Answers, I talk about whether events are actually worth it for subscription box owners.They can be expensive.They can be time-consuming.So you really need to make sure you’re getti...