about Us

Here at Proof to Product, our focus is on elevating product based businesses & helping them grow their wholesale revenue.

To build a profitable, successful business you need three things — a rock-solid strategy plan, clear action steps and support when things don’t go as planned. At Proof to Product we focus on providing all three pieces.

But our programs, both in-person and online, are more than a meeting of the minds. They are a curated space for product brands with generous hearts, fierce determination, inexhaustible passion and creative spirits to learn and grow together.

Whether you are participating in Paper Camp, LABS or exploring our community through the Podcast, welcome! we’re so happy to have you!

23,000+

product based businesses supported

1.2M

podcast downloads

22k+

served in our digital community

42

rounds of Paper Camp

our VALUES

Bring Brilliance

We spend our time doing what we’re best at and love most — strategizing with and serving our community with a focus on RESULTS.

Slow, Steady Growth

Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither are strong businesses. Small intentional steps create momentum, which then leads to clarity and forward progress.

Celebrate Successes

Nothing makes us happier than you hitting your goals (big or small), then celebrating with you. We focus on helping you make a plan, then work the plan to succeed in business.

LISTEN DEEPLY

We come to each conversation with an open mind, ready to learn and listen. It is important to us that you feel welcomed, seen and heard.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion across all identities including but not limited to LGBTQIA+, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age and abilities. We are committed to social justice, including LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, human rights and civil rights. We believe Black Lives Matter.

Integrity

Trust, honesty, integrity, approachability, honest conversations and meaningful connections matter here. We want to know you and support you.

Generosity

We believe in being generous with our time, attention, knowledge and resources so that you can get results more quickly.

Community Building

We foster a collaborative, connected environment and create a safe, supportive and inclusive community for you to learn in & contribute to.

Less Hustle

We strive to find the easiest path to success for you, your business and the goals you’re working towards so that you can work smarter, not harder.

People FIRST

Relationships are one of our core values inside and outside of the business. Here you can ask for what you need, share your ups & downs and just be you without judgement.

our vision

Proof to Product aims positively impact 500,000 creative entrepreneurs who seek to build sustainable, profitable product-based businesses in their own way and at their own pace.

Here at Proof to Product, we aim to provide business owners with three essential tools:

COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION & COACHING.

meet our founder katie hunt

Katie Hunt is the founder of Proof to Product® (formerly Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.

Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The National Stationery Show, The Savvy Experience, Be Sage, Seanwes Conference and Unique Camp; and she’s been a featured guest on dozens of business podcasts.

She frequently speaks about strategies for creating a product line, selling wholesale, business planning and the importance of community for entrepreneurs.

Katie launched her podcast, Proof To Product®, which debuted at #19 in iTunes in the Arts category and is routinely in the top 100. Proof to Product was included on BuzzFeed’s list of must-listen podcasts.

Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 20 years coaching large corporations and solo entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies.

Katie’s strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing. She’s a bit type-A, overly organized and has an affinity for calendars, check-lists and a love for notebooks that only stationers will understand.

She often describes Proof to Product as the perfect merging of her two worlds; her happy place where she can share her business expertise and knowledge with a creative industry and clients that she loves.

Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business & a strong desire to help others succeed.

When she’s not cheering on our Proof to Product community members, you can find her spending time with her husband and four young children, hosting friends for dinner, or surfing Instagram.

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Here’s what you can expect from us:

While you’re here, you can expect to learn.

Booth logistics, product development, sales tools, order forms and line sheets, working with sales reps, even general business practices – we’ve got it covered through our camps, e-courses and free resources.

You can expect to get to know our speakers.

These are stationery industry veterans that we bring in to share their first-hand experience, powerful resources and invaluable knowledge at every event. Our speakers are stationery manufacturers, retailers and buyers, sales reps, consultants and members of the media. They truly come from every corner of the industry to contribute their time and talent for you to succeed. Proof to Product speakers have participated in the National Stationery Show, New York Now, Atlanta Gift Show, CA Gift Show, and more.

You can expect support and accountability.

We pride ourselves on the community we’ve built here since our launch in February 2011. Our alumni network is made up of thousands of product based businesses, all tackling the very same hurdles and celebrating the very same wins that you face every day.