Getting to Know
Alison J. Prince
Let’s start off with the facts: I am a regular, everyday mom, enjoying life in Puerto Rico, and I love to GEEK OUT about pretty much everything to do with online selling.
Everyday Mom
I’m the kind of mom who loves kid hugs, rants about screentime, and cries whenever I have to wave goodbye to my older kids when they’re off on an adventure. I love, love, LOVE being a parent—especially getting to co-parent with my husband Jared.
Chick-fil-A Lover
Here's what else I love: Chick-fil-A. My dream retirement job is to volunteer to hand out mints to customers. It is my happy place.
Introverted Adventurer
I’m an introvert who loves staying home, but I’ve been to China 9 times, as well as France, Spain, Mexico, and places all over the U.S. And since relocating our family to Puerto Rico, I’ve been working on appreciating lizards (!!!) and air conditioning (I’m nearly always cold, so discovering the magic of AC in hot weather has been awesome.)
E-Commerce Geek
When I need to gather my thoughts or clear my head, a midday stroll down the beach is better than any medicine.
And finally, I love to GEEK OUT about pretty much everything to do with online selling. Wanna talk sales strategy? Discuss fulfillment? Identify trends and create cool stuff that customers will love? Oh my goodness—you are talking my language!
Everyday Mom
I’m the kind of mom who loves kid hugs, rants about screentime, and cries whenever I have to wave goodbye to my older kids when they’re off on an adventure. I love, love, LOVE being a parent—especially getting to co-parent with my husband Jared.
Chick-fil-A Lover
Here's what else I love: Chick-fil-A. My dream retirement job is to volunteer to hand out mints to customers. It is my happy place.
Introverted Adventurer
I’m an introvert who loves staying home, but I’ve been to China 9 times, as well as France, Spain, Mexico, and places all over the U.S. And since relocating our family to Puerto Rico, I’ve been working on appreciating lizards (!!!) and air conditioning (I’m nearly always cold, so discovering the magic of AC in hot weather has been awesome.)
E-Commerce Geek
When I need to gather my thoughts or clear my head, a midday stroll down the beach is better than any medicine.
And finally, I love to GEEK OUT about pretty much everything to do with online selling. Wanna talk sales strategy? Discuss fulfillment? Identify trends and create cool stuff that customers will love? Oh my goodness—you are talking my language!
From Feeling Stuck to
Ecommerce Success
You know, in a way I bet our stories aren't all that different.
Before I was “Alison J. Prince,” known for creating 4 multimillion-dollar online businesses, I was Mrs. Prince in Room 104. I taught math and science to junior high kids.
That job was amazing, but my paycheck…well, it wasn’t.
Jared and I had a growing family, and soon it made more sense for me to stay at home with our kids. We were a family of 6 on a tight budget and an income that qualified us for government assistance, but I found a lot of joy in going from “Mrs. Prince” to “Mommy.”
But I did want to help provide a better future for our family. I wanted to stop having to living paycheck to paycheck, constantly worrying about an unexpected medical bill or our washing machine breaking down. I felt stuck—even though we were doing everything right!
And if I’m honest, I really wanted an outlet for myself. Something that let me actively use my mind outside of my daily mom routine while bringing in a little extra money.
My Online Selling Timeline
2009
Going Online
In 2009, I joined several friends in creating what was then called a “mommy blog.” It gave moms like me cool ideas about fun things to do with our kids, yummy recipes, craft ideas, etc. But at first it didn’t bring in much money, so I was thinking about starting a part-time job.
2010
My First Sale
The next year, I made a decision that changed everything: I cut sheets from a roll of vinyl that I found amid old craft supplies. Feeding my baby with one hand, I typed with the other as I posted those sheets for sale for a few dollars each. Then I practically ran from my computer to start getting breakfast ready before my little girls and toddler woke up.
My husband and I kept hearing a cha-ching sound, which we eventually realized was coming from the computer. Those sheets were selling—fast—and my life as an online store owner was officially underway.
2015
No One-Hit Wonder Here!
For the next few years, the business I started with scraps of vinyl was selling millions of dollars in product every year. I was helping to provide for my family, had a wonderful team, and balanced my work between nap times, school, and other family commitments. Best of all, I was having a wonderful time running that company and working with my friends on what was now a million-dollar blog.
Have you ever heard of “one-hit wonders?” The musicians who have a single hit and then kind of disappear? Well, I couldn’t help but wonder if I was a one-hit wonder when it came to ecommerce.
So…I started a third online store selling pillowcases. Nobody else knew about it except my husband, and I ran it in just a couple of hours a day using the same process I’d developed for my online store. When it hit a million in online sales, I knew that I’d created a system that worked.
2016
2 Girls, 6 Figures
To test it again, I taught my online selling system to my daughters. They were just 10- and 13-years old at the time, but they’d been helping me with my other businesses since they were in pre-school and elementary. So with a loan of $200 from my husband and me, they set up their business and began to buy inventory.
Within 9 months, they’d sold over 6 figures working just a few hours on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. They’d learned how to CREATE income—and had PROOF that they could do almost anything they set their minds to.
2017
0-100K System and The Because I Can Life
Once I knew that the online business building process I’d created worked, I began to feel that I needed to teach it to others. I felt prompted to show other people who wanted to learn to create income, own their own businesses, or just have more say over their own futures how to start and run successful online shops.
But I fought it.
You might think that because I was a junior high teacher the idea of teaching others how to create their own online businesses would be a snap.
Um…nope.
The idea of getting in front of adults—especially online—terrified me.
But with God as my business partner, I didn’t let it stop me. I got out of my head and launched the 0-100K System to teach people my process. My team and I created a phenomenal online community with live teaching, ongoing encouragement, and #canwin celebrations. In short, the Because I CAN Life was born.
Today
Full Speed Ahead
A lot of things have changed since 2009.
That blog I started with my friends is worth well over 7 figures.
I’m still selling physical AND digital products online and loving it.
The 0-100K System is alive and well—and the Because I Can Life is being lived by thousands of amazing online sellers who are creating their own income by building strong online businesses.
Jared and I are still the parents of 4 remarkable kids who have all gotten much, much, MUCH taller.
And my friend, there’s a whole lot more on the horizon. I’d love to have you be a part of it.
Find Answers to
Frequently Asked Questions
Well, I originally didn’t want to teach people how to do this because the whole idea was REALLY SCARY. I’m a big—WAY BIG—introvert, so the very thought of being online teaching adults how to do this had me absolutely quaking. But you know how you KNOW you’re supposed to do something? Even if you don’t want to because it scares you? That was me. I knew that what I’d learned all those years of selling online wasn’t about me. It was about others. I needed to teach others how to do it. So eventually, I did. Oh—and as for selling online? I still do it. I mean, I always want to teach about what’s happening currently when it comes to selling online (and it’s truly what I love!) So I’m always coming up with new ideas and testing new kinds of products and methods. Then I go back and teach about what I’ve learned.
Ohmygoodness! I’m super glad you asked that question! I’m probably best known for the 0-$100K System. It’s the one I created as I started and expanded my own online ecommerce businesses—and it gives an incredible basis for anyone wanting to sell products online. Many of my students have taken the information I’ve taught in that course and absolutely CRUSHED it! The additional training programs, workshops, and sprints I’ve introduced are designed to meet the needs of people wherever they are along the online sales path. Some have never even considered owning an online store; others already have one and want more intensive experience that allow them to aggressively scale their businesses. Click here to find the right course for you.
Nope. I didn’t. I taught them my process (which was later called the 0-$100K System) and then they went to work. They learned how to submit products to different selling platforms, and they did NOT get special treatment from me or my team. The one thing I did do was cheer them on—because we all need that, right?
For the most part, nothing. Ecommerce is the name for selling products online—and that’s exactly what I teach. You’ll see me refer to “online business”, “online store”, “online shop” or similar terms. Some people new to this idea can be unfamiliar with the word “ecommerce” so I use phrases that they do understand.
Lots of people think the answer to that question is that selling online has a ginormous learning curve. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to. What it requires is you taking the first step and getting started. Then I walk you through the whole process and teach you everything you need to know to succeed.
The 0-100K System came from the process developed by me (Alison!)—a busy wife and mom. From the very beginning, selling online had to fit into my life, which is why I designed it to fit into yours. You don’t have to have a social media following, and it NEVER depends on you having to sell to your friends and family. The 0-100 System gives you the information and tools you need to generate extra income—maybe even full-time income—while living a full and rich life.
Do you know how much freedom you feel when someone asks you WHY you’re doing something and you simply reply “Because I Can”? Well, THAT’S what the Because I Can family is all about.
This family is a diverse group of women (and men and kids!) who have decided that enough is enough. They’re tired of the rat race, the struggle, and living with daily worries. We believe in taking the first step towards freedom and believe that it’s possible to generate extra income by selling online. And whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a busy professional, or a stressed-out student, we want you to join us. Because this is more than just you receiving great online business coaching or you earning extra money. It’s about helping you build a life you love.