Shows
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Streamlining Your Shipping ProcessIn this final episode in our shipping mini series, Parker is sharing some final tips about improving efficiency and impact when it comes to shipping processes. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbU...
2024-06-2713 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Handling Shipping Delays and IssuesThis week is part 4 of our mini-series, Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses. Today, we are talking all about issues that might come up when you're shipping in your business. You've probably heard of these issues or even experienced them as either the shipper or the customer, but Parker is showing us all a peek behind the curtain so we can see how these common shipping issues are handled at DecoExchange. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn mo...
2024-06-2018 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Cost-Effective Shipping StrategiesIn Part 3 of Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses, Parker is talking about cost strategies: saving money, planning for shipping costs, and so much more. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2kl...
2024-06-1315 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Packaging Solutions for Handmade ItemsThis is part 2 of Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses. This week, Parker is talking about packaging solutions. From protecting products in transit, to enhancing the customer experience, figuring out your packaging solutions is a huge, important step to running your handmade business.---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange ...
2024-06-0611 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Shipping Basics for Handmade BusinessesFor the next few weeks, Parker is talking all about shipping. It's one of the most important parts of running a handmade business and there is a LOT that goes into it. In this episode, Parker is covering the basics: an introduction to the fundamental aspects of shipping logistics from packaging to delivery, choosing the right shipping carrier, and explaining shipping terminology. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.com...
2024-05-3012 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Listing and Selling OnlineToday, Parker is sharing some tips and strategy for listing and selling products online. From Etsy tips, to photography and SEO, to marketing strategies for creatives selling products online, this episode is covering some high level basic tips you can start using right away.If you liked this episode and want even more support with listing and selling online, even down to showing you the step-by-step of what to click to set up your listings, you don't want to miss our upcoming workshop. Sign up here:https://thelistingstrategy.com/
2024-05-2319 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 7 - Advanced Live Selling StrategiesY'all, we're wrapping up Live Selling with this week's episode all about Advanced Live Selling Strategies. Now we usually don't use the word "advanced" around here because we like to keep things simple and accessible for everyone. But whether you've been in business for awhile or you've built up to this episode by listening to the 6 that came before it, Parker thinks you might be ready for some more advanced tips this week. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn...
2024-05-1618 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Building Community Through Live SellingCommunity is one of the most valuable reasons to sell on live video (or to go live at all!). That's what Parker is talking all about in Part 6 of the mini series, "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide."Parker provides tips for cultivating community during a live video in this episode. Also, he explains how this opportunity to react quickly and interact directly with our audiences is the biggest way we can set ourselves apart from the bigger corporate competitors. ---------------------Join The...
2024-05-0911 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®After the Live Sale: Follow-Up and AnalysisPart 5 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is all about what happens after you show up for a live sale! First and foremost, congratulations and take a moment to be proud of yourself for showing up. It isn't easy to put yourself out there live! Now that you've made some sales live, you're going to have to spend some time processing orders and payments, and gathering information like shipping addresses. You'll also want to spend some time assessing how you think it went and what you might want to do again in the future and...
2024-05-0215 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 4 - Technical Setup for a Smooth Live SaleIn Part 4 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide," Parker is talking about all the technical setup behind a smooth live sale.
Choosing Your Equipment: From smartphones to professional gear, what you need for high-quality video.
Lighting and Sound Basics: How to ensure you are seen and heard clearly.
Dealing with Technical Glitches: Preparing for and managing technical issues during your live event
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2024-04-2516 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Engaging and Selling to Your Live AudiencePart 3 of the "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is Engaging & Selling to Your Live Audience. Parker is sharing some of his best presentation tips including giving us some (almost) scripts to practice which make selling on video easier. He's also helping us with how to showcase products effectively and interactive selling techniques (especially considering most people watch our videos as replays). ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you...
2024-04-1819 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 2 - Planning Your Live Sale EventPart 2 of Mastering Live Sales (which is also applicable to Mastering Live Video in general), Parker is digging into planning and preparation. From setting goals and objectives, to creating a run sheet, to promoting your live event, this episode includes all the planning and preparation steps to make your live sale event as successful as possible. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
2024-04-1116 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 1: Introduction to Live SellingIn this new season, Parker is breaking down Mastering Live Sales. This week is an introduction to live selling: the benefits of using video, overcoming common objections, choosing the right platform to sell on, and preparing for your first live sale. If you could use a boost in sales and are looking for more ways to connect with your audience, you're going to love this new mini-series.---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.com
2024-04-0415 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 7: Building ResilienceIn the final part of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker is getting more personal and sharing his own journey with building resilience. Resilience is a tough concept both in business and in personal affairs, but when you blend consistency and persistence with resilience, you can do anything.---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?...
2024-03-2814 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 6: Engaging with Your AudienceIn part 6 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker discusses audience engagement. This episode explores the concepts of transparency, different communication methods for interaction and trust, and learning from mistakes to develop resilience and push through challenges. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.i...
2024-03-2122 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 5: Leveraging Customer Feedback for GrowthIn part 5 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker planned to discuss excellence in customer service, but has pivoted to focus instead on leveraging customer feedback for growth. Listen in for Parker's tips about setting boundaries with customers, creating policies based on customer feedback, implementation of business policies for customer satisfaction, and more. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on...
2024-03-1418 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 4: Lessons and ImprovementsIn part 4 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker explores some of the biggest lessons and takeaways learned from a big business mistake that happened last month with the DecoExchange subscription box. From the importance of mindset and self-talk, to flexibility, to processes and procedures that help you run your business proactively instead of reactively, Parker has some massive tips to share in this episode. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://ma...
2024-03-0717 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 3: Community to the RescueIn part 3 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker explores how beautiful the community is attached to DecoExchange and how powerful it is to have such strong connections with your customers when mistakes happen. ---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoe...
2024-02-2920 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 2: Transparency FirstIn part 2 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker is diving into the importance of transparency as a core value in business, and how Damon & Parker leveraged transparency when responding to a significant mishap in their subscription box business this past month. As a bonus tip, Parker also shares how he leveraged AI to help him outline this 7-part series and how you can use AI in your business, too.---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Le...
2024-02-2221 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®PART 1: The Heart of the MatterIn part 1 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker explains a recent major mishap that occurred in our subscription box business. Plus, he's giving you a sneak peek into what to expect in the next 6 episodes.---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.insta...
2024-02-1517 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®NEW 7 Part Series! Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to ResilienceParker is COMMITTED... to 7 more podcast episodes! We're excited to bring you this 7-part series around navigating business challenges, inspired by a pretty significant challenge we faced in our business this past month. Make sure you follow or subscribe wherever you like listening to podcasts so you can follow along with these next 7 episodes!---------------------Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA...
2024-02-1502 minMakers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Coming Soon: The Makers Mean Business Podcast Season 3!Tell us what you want to hear from us: https://damonoates.kartra.com/survey/RxatFezkE8Xc?fbclid=IwAR008vWrNhvIuOg6j-Yqks0vwJs-_Met2TciC-NNEQoR7QGkH0A5oiftlts---------------------Join The Makers University:https://themakersuniversity.com/Learn more:http://makersmeanbusiness.comAre you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA...
2023-06-1509 min
Launch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription BoxThe Journey to 3200 Subscribers with Damon Oates of DecoExchange“Listen to your people.” - Damon Oates Damon Oates of DecoExchange joined me for today’s episode. Damon serves people who make and sell decorative wreaths, so his customers are themselves businesspeople. Damon started a subscription box several years ago and hated it. He found it to be incredibly stressful and had difficulty planning the boxes and getting the needed supplies each month. That was before he met me! LOL Damon’s first subscription had as many as 900 subscribers, but he had let it dwindle down to just over 300 when he came into my world. After we tal...
2022-08-2427 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 040: Living a creative life filled with intention and purpose with Nicole StevensonThis week, Parker gets to sit down with Nicole Stevenson of Dear Handmade Life for an interview of intimate stories and practical advice for living a creative life filled with intention and purpose. For more info on all the amazing things Nicole and Dear Handmade Life are working on, check it out at their website: https://dearhandmadelife.com/ --------------------- Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LI...
2021-10-2835 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 039: Hosting In-Person Classes and Events with Melissa Morrow aka Mellie MelThis week we are catching up with Melissa Morrow (otherwise known at Mellie Mel) about her experience at Wreath Makers Live 2021. For more info on the conference and all the speakers and sponsors, you can check out https://wreathmakerslive.com/ --------------------- Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/ Get Business Coaching fr...
2021-10-2117 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 038: The Best Pinterest Tips for Your Creative Business with Allie DeMossToday's episode is a recap and overview of Allie DeMoss's talk at Wreath Makers Live, all about using Pinterest for your creative business! For more info on the conference and all the speakers and sponsors, you can check out https://wreathmakerslive.com/ --------------------- Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/ Get Busine...
2021-10-1416 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 037: Editing Video, the Content Graveyard, and Mental HealthToday's episode is all about Parker's talk (and experience speaking on stage) at Wreath Makers Live. For more info on the conference and all the speakers and sponsors, you can check out https://wreathmakerslive.com/ --------------------- Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/ Get Business Coaching from Damon: https://damonsbusinesscoaching.safechkout...
2021-08-1915 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 036: Don't Do Business Alone with Roberto CandelariaThis week, Roberto is back and dropping some wisdom all about collaborating and NOT doing business alone, inspired by his talk and experience at Wreath Makers Live. For more info on the conference and all the speakers and sponsors, you can check out https://wreathmakerslive.com/ --------------------- Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexcha...
2021-08-1219 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 035: Heard at Wreath Makers Live 2021Okay, okay, we heard you - you miss the podcast! Thank you so much for the love and support. We're not sure if Damon is going to keep going with this whole podcasting thing, but Parker is back by popular demand with a few more episodes in the pipeline. It was SO much fun getting to see everyone at Wreath Makers Live. In fact, it was such a high energy, high impact event that we wanted to spend some time recapping some of the amazing speakers and their topics. We were so thrilled to host speakers like...
2021-08-0416 min
Launch Your Box Podcast with Sarah Williams | Start, Launch, and Grow Your Subscription BoxHow to Find Your Perfect Subscriber | Subscription Box Strategies with Damon Oates & Sarah WilliamsThis week I’m joined by Damon Oates, founder of Deco Exchange and the Maker’s University to help us answer a very important question: where do we find subscribers for our box, and how do we make sure they’re the perfect fit? So you have a great idea for a box. Your head is swimming with all the possibilities you could dream up for your members, and then it hits you: who will be subscribing to your box? If you haven’t given it a lot of thought, you might fall into a common tr...
2021-03-0327 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 034: Optimize Your Etsy Listings Using Keywords | SEO Basics for Creative Entrepreneurs with Physical Product Businesses with Damon Oates of DecoExchangeThis week we are talking to all of you selling on Etsy! It's important that you understand how to use SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to help your customers find your products. So what is SEO, anyway? It's how customers are searching for you online! Here are the main tips that Damon covers in this episode: 1. Understand who you're selling to! You need to identify your "perfect person" or ideal customer. If you need some help with this, check out our training at WIMPPS.com (WIMPPS stands for Who is My Perfect Person)
2021-03-0108 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 033: Authenticity in Business | No Bullshit with Damon Oates of DecoExchangeWe're back with Episode 33... and an explanation of where we've been. Have you ever felt inauthentic in your business? That's how Damon felt about his podcast presence. So, for season 2, he's back with a new fervor for authenticity. And, in this first episode, he is giving you his 5 best tips for authenticity in YOUR business! 1. Love what you do - passion trumps skills every time 2. Hire authentic people - surround yourself with a team as passionate about your community and value as you are 3. Acknowledge your weaknesses - list them out a...
2021-02-2207 min
Relationships Make MoneyEpisode 011: Making More by Doing LessIn this episode, Roberto Candelaria connects with Parker Stelly, co-founder of DecoExchange, an online provider that helps small businesses scale and grow their teams while also increasing profitability. During this episode, we covered: How to build, scale and grow a multi seven-figure business Scaling your time’s worth versus your task Understanding the importance of task segmentation in business The importance of good mental health as an entrepreneur Breaking the stigma of mental health through the power of self-meditation Understanding the role you play in your business Follow and connect...
2020-10-1927 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 032: Let's RECAP the Makers Mean Business Podcast | A Check-In with Parker StellyCan you believe this is already EPISODE 32?! Y'all, time flies when you're having fun. Parker sat down to recap all the amazing content that has been covered so far in the podcast. Here's a quick reference in case there's an episode you want to go back and check out (or listen again!): Episode 001 - 6 Tips to Battle Impostor Syndrome Episode 002 - Getting Started, Failure, and the BIGGEST Myth about Business that NEEDS to be Busted! Episode 003 - Introduction to Subscription Boxes (Sarah Williams) Episode 004 - Story of a Maker...
2020-10-0528 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 031: Story of a Maker | Selling Digital Products | Running a Multi 6-Figure Business | Interview with Joy from Alphalicious DesignsToday's interview is with Joy from Alphalicious Designs. She's a maker with a completely digital business... which means NO SHIPPING! She designs embroidery and cut files and sells them as digital downloads on both Etsy and Shopify, and even though her designs are small items for less than $5 apiece, she still maintains a 6-figure online business! Tune in to hear about the resources she used to get started, how she overcame no natural drawing ability to become a 6-figure designer, and her tips for other online business-owners. You can check out Joy's website here: https...
2020-10-0113 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 030: Maximize the Power of Relationships and Build Community with Roberto CandelariaOn this week's episode, Parker and Roberto Candelaria are talking all about maximizing relationships in order to network and grow your business! Everyone needs relationships to succeed in business - whether that's building a network for sponsors, affiliates, or building your own community... it's essential to build authentic relationships with the people around you. There are tons of people around you, and you are building relationships with them - either intentionally or unintentionally - all the time. So it is critical to consider what you want to be known as - or known for. Who...
2020-09-2820 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 029: What is MLM? How Multilevel Marketing Can Help You Grow as an Entrepreneur and Diversify Your Income with Marissa SayersThis episode is all about MLM! What is MLM, you might be asking? It stands for Multi-Level Marketing... and Marissa Sayers has both a successful creative Etsy shop in addition to her own MLM business! In this episode, Marissa and Parker break down several myths about MLM, the major mistakes some MLM entrepreneurs make, and what to look for in an MLM. An MLM is a business! Not a hobby. It's a great opportunity for Makers because you already have an audience and are used to selling physical products online. When entrepreneurs treat MLMs like h...
2020-09-2421 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 028: Makers and Trademarks - Can I Make Disney Stuff for Re-Sale? Interview with Emily D BakerToday's episode features the Emily D. Baker, former Deputy District Attorney now helping clients navigate the wild world of online business! She loves to talk about trademarks, terms of use, and other important legal issues for online business owners. We are covering two major topics today: 1) Can you make stuff inspired by other brands (like Disney, Louis Vuitton, Coach, sports teams, universities, etc)? (The answer is no.) What happens if you do? What kind of action can they take? Will they sue you and take all your money? Will they have your website taken down...
2020-09-2124 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 027: Using Live Video and Embracing Imperfection to Build a Community - Interview with Brooke Riley of Re-fabbedThis week Damon interviewed Brooke Riley of Re-fabbed. Brooke started her blog and her Facebook community at the same time, and she's setting the record straight that blogging is not dead and that it can still be profitable! As long as we are consistent and strategic. Damon and Brooke discuss the importance of building a community, using live video - even when it's not perfect, and how to get around that fear of imperfection... and even to embrace it! And, as usual, let's get clear on one thing: collaboration over competition, y'all! There's enough room fo...
2020-09-1443 min
The Blogger Genius PodcastHow To Build A Successful Emergent BusinessToday I'm talking with Damon Oates from DecoExchange about how to build a profitable business by following your audience's lead. What is an emergent business? An emergent business is one that "emerges" out of your audience's wants and needs. You come up with a hypothesis of what you think your customers will buy from you. You launch your offering, and test the response.Then you listen closely to what your customers tell you about your product. You continue to iterate based on their suggestions.Then you discover what other "a...
2020-09-091h 01
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 026: Making Content for the Platform - Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, BloggingParker is dropping some serious knowledge today about not only what content works best on each platform to reach customers, but also how to repurpose one piece of content to use on multiple platforms! He's talking about: 1. Facebook 2. Instagram 3. Pinterest 4. YouTube 5. TikTok 6. Blogging Join the course with Parker featuring SEO Queen Christine Jerry all about creating effective content and repurposing it here: RecycleYourContent.com Follow DecoExchange on all the platforms so you don't miss a thing!: https://w...
2020-09-0716 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 025: Create with Your Customers with Jillian LeslieJillian Leslie, of the Blogger Genius Podcast, MiloTree, and Catch My Party, joins us today for a deep dive into the evolution of her online business and everything she's learned. Spoiler alert: it hasn't all been easy! You can check out her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blogger-genius-podcast-with-jillian-leslie/id1327139513 Join the Blog Start program here: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/12718/187465
2020-09-0351 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 024: Community of CustomersThis week, Damon is giving you 6 Tips to grow your Community of Customers! 1. Listen to your community! They will point blank tell you what they want and need, and what their pain points are. 2. Keep the content engaging! Use your platforms wisely. 3. Be SEARCHABLE. Make sure you are using SEO terms in titles, posts, and SEO fields! 4. Make it PERSONAL. People want to do business with other PEOPLE. 5. Don't just build a community on borrowed ground - make sure you're building an e-mail list and pushing your community to y...
2020-08-3107 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 023: Parker's Tips for YouTube SuccessYou are going to LOVE today's episode with Parker's top 10 tips for YouTube Success! YouTube is a real thing, y'all, people are searching on there and sales are happening and extra money can be made! So tune in to learn about how to create high impact titles, effective descriptions, intro videos, cards, tags, and more! Oh! And you are definitely going to want to check out https://www.tubebuddy.com/decoexchange - they have an awesome system to help you optimize your YouTube Tags, Titles, & Descriptions!
2020-08-2719 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 022: 3 Keys to Selling OnlineWhat does it take to have a successful online shop for your handmade goods? In this episode, Parker is breaking down the three main keys it takes every maker - regardless of what platform- to sell online. 1. Traffic 2. Photos 3. SEO If you like this kind of training, you're going to love Damon's business coaching! Check it out here: https://www.damonsbusinesscoaching.com/
2020-08-2415 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 021: Zack Hufnagel from Wreaths of JoyOn today's episode, Damon sits down with Zack Hufnagel of Wreaths of Joy to talk about scaling from 0 to 7 figures! Listen in to hear about scaling from a spare room, to taking over the whole house, to converting a barn; shipping strategies and order picking techniques; and more. You can find Zack Hufnagel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zackhufnagel/?hl=en Also follow Wreaths of Joy on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/wreathsofjoyllc/ On Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/wreathsofjoy/
2020-08-2019 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 020: SIO - Simplify, Implement, OptimizeParker is giving away all his secrets today about implementation and operations! We all know that sometimes business - even coaching - can be really overwhelming, but Parker has refined a three step process that you can start using immediately: 1. Simplify 2. Implement 3. Optimize
2020-08-1712 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 019: Interview with Amy Smith from Ba Bam WreathsToday's episode features Amy from Ba Bam Wreaths! Find out how her business has grown, how her personal story and message motivates her dreams, her tips for other Makers, and what being a Maker means to her! Here's Amy's website: https://www.babamwreaths.com/ Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babamwreaths1 Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babamwreaths --------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by QUICK WIN WEEKEND - get your tickets at www.quickwinweekend.com Your ticket includes: ~ 3 PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED TUTORIALS ~ 3 LIVE TUTORIALS ~ 3 QUICK WI...
2020-08-1338 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 018: Quick Win WeekendThis episode is sponsored by QUICK WIN WEEKEND - get your tickets at www.quickwinweekend.com Tammy (Polka Dot Wreath Co), Mellie Mel (Sincerely Creative), & Jacquelyn (the Fancy Front Door) have joined forces to bring you the QUICK WIN WEEKEND!!! Join this dream team trio of BFF's as we make SHOW STOPPERS, QUICK SHOP FILLERS, and drop some QUICK WIN business bombs to make sure you're on track to have a FABULOUS FALL!!! Your ticket includes: ~ 3 PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED TUTORIALS ~ 3 LIVE TUTORIALS ~ 3 QUICK WIN BUSINESS TIP TUTORIALS **UNLIMITED ACCESS to the Facebook gr...
2020-08-1024 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 017: Community over Competition with Tamara BennettDamon and Tamara Bennett (Southern A-door-nments Decor) are breaking down everything about her business from A-Z! Tamara shares all about her core principle of community over competition, details about her membership group and what she offers, the journey of her business from when she started it to how it's grown and evolved, what running a Maker business has done for her life and her family, and more. Listen in as she shares her top tips for those starting their own business and what she would do differently if she were to do it all over:
2020-08-0625 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 016: Creating Quality Video ContentWant to see what Quality Content and a good social strategy can achieve? In this episode, Parker is breaking down just the beginning of our strategy around creating good content - especially video content! 1) Check your lighting & sound quality - and don't be afraid to record a test video to make sure you sound okay, detect any of your bad habits, and to make sure there are no weird shadows or bright spots! 2) Make sure you have good "actual" content in your video - speak with a purpose and know your Perfect Person! D...
2020-08-0314 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 015: Interview with Mellie Mel from Sincerely Creative MomToday Damon is getting the whole story from Melissa AKA Mellie Mel of Sincerely Creative Mom about tips for starting out, selling online compared to selling in brick and mortar, how to partner with local boutiques, imposter syndrome, and what being a maker has done for Melissa's life. Follow Melissa here (and make sure you follow her so you don't miss her e-book about selling your products at local boutiques!): https://www.facebook.com/SincerelyCreativebyMom
2020-07-3041 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 014: How Your Customers Find You Online - Introduction to SEO with Christine JerryWhat the heck is SEO? Today we are giving you a crash course to Search Engine Optimization... that means, how your customers find you on the internet! SEO can be pretty complex, but don't worry, we kept it simple and actionable for you today! We teamed up with Christine to give you all things SEO in a convenient handbook... so if you want to dig in to this stuff, check out this resource we put together just for you: https://www.decoexchange.com/products/the-comprehensive-seo-handbook
2020-07-2717 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 013: Interview with Christine JerryToday Parker sits down with a different kind of maker! Meet Christine Jerry of the Virtual Collab, a specialist in blogging, website development, and SEO. She even helped Parker & Damon with their book about SEO, which you can find here: https://www.decoexchange.com/products/the-comprehensive-seo-handbook Check out the Virtual Collab Hub: https://virtualcollabhub.com/ Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtualcollabhub And stay tuned for Christine's upcoming course all about Scalable Blogging, for folks who have websites but want help with direction and strategy!
2020-07-2326 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 012: Scaling Your Business with AssistantsParker is here to drop some knowledge based on his new eBook (available now at www.decoexchange.com!) all about Scaling Your Business... with assistants! 1. Examine and Control Your Budget 2. Invest in Yourself & Your Business If you are interested in working with us, check out our coaching options at https://www.damonsbusinesscoaching.com/
3. Hire Help When Needed - did you know you don't have to do everything yourself? You do not have to be a solo-preneur! What is your time worth? And how to calculate it! How are you spending your time...
2020-07-2015 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 011: Interview with Rhonda Nickerson from Rhonda's Creative CornerToday Damon and Rhonda Nickerson from Rhonda's Creative Corner sit down to talk about her journey, from Etsy to Youtube and everything in between! She breaks down how her business has helped her feel closer to her family, how she juggles the demands of being a Maker while also maintaining her "9 to 5," and tips for new business owners who are just starting out! Follow Rhonda's Creative Corner on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rhondascreativecorner/ Check out her website here: https://rhondascreativecorner.com And make sure to check out her Youtube where some...
2020-07-1619 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 010: Building a Community on Instagram with Warren CarlyleOur friend Warren is good at a lot of things - but one thing in particular he has really mastered is building a community on Instagram! His tips today don't only apply to Instagram - so wherever you've built your community, sit back and enjoy the ride because this episode has got lots of great suggestions for your business! Get Warren's free download (Want to find & attract your SUPER FANS on Instagram?) here: http://octowarren.com Check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/octonation/
2020-07-1325 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 009: Let Making Bring You Joy with Andrea BrownOn today's episode, Damon sits down with Andrea Brown, AKA the Queen of Joy! Andrea shares her top 3 tips for those just starting out, the biggest obstacles she's faced in her business and how she overcomes them, and some insight into what exciting things are coming up in her business... Make sure to get on her wait list for her e-book How to Choose Joy here: https://howtochoosejoy.com/ You can also follow her on Facebook (don't miss Coffee with Drea!) at: https://www.facebook.com/ranchhousewreathsandmore/ Check out her craft su...
2020-07-0930 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 008: Using Your Perfect Person To Increase Traffic and SalesMake sure your page is talking to ONE perfect person. Your IDEAL customer is the FOUNDATION of your business! Did you know we have an awesome training for you to figure out who that person is? Go to: findmywimpps.com AND podcast listeners can use the code "MMB8" for $10 off! In this episode, we also talk about the THREE pillars of content to engage with your ideal customer: 1. Event Based Content 2. Engaging Content 3. Educational Content Was this episode helpful? Ma...
2020-07-0611 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 007: How to Sell More on Etsy with Lauren KilgoreThis week our girl Lauren Kilgore is breaking down how to sell more on Etsy. She talks about the biggest lessons she's learned along the way in her own business and gives plenty of advice and tips for those just starting out. Plus, she is offering a giveaway for help with keywords for Etsy sellers listening to this podcast! Check it out at www.mmblauren.com Learn more about Lauren: https://www.laurenkilgore.com/
2020-07-0219 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®BONUS Episode 006.5: 3 Action Items for FB Ads You Can Take Today!If you liked our interview with Gretchen in Episode 006, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode from Parker! We want to make sure that each episode lights a fire for you to take action in your own business - so today, we are bringing you some ideas for ways to run ads relevant to your own business, and also challenging you with three ways to take action right now! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and even YouTube by searching for DecoExchange! We are all over the place and we can't wait to see you there. ...
2020-06-2916 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 006: Intro to Facebook Ads with Gretchen WheelerDoes spending money on Facebook ads feel like a big black box of unknown for you? Do you feel like you're gambling? What amount of money is the right amount for ad spend, depending on where you are in your business? Today, Parker debriefs with our friend Gretchen Wheeler - the brains behind DecoExchange's Facebook ads strategy - on how to tackle this topic, even if you're just starting out! Hire Gretchen: https://gretchenwheeler101.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange/ Don't forget to hit subscribe so you...
2020-06-2922 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 005: Interview with Clara-Nicole of She's Crafty TooToday Damon chats with Clara-Nicole of She's Crafty Too. Listen in to hear all about her journey from a corporate 9-5 to craftypreneurship! Today we cover topics like: How to push through the struggles of selling - it hasn't always been easy! What's up next for Clara-Nicole 3 Tips for those who are just starting out What being a maker means to Clara-Nicole Shop Creators Clubhouse
2020-06-2522 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 004: Interview with Kari Gustafson of Hot Mesh MomToday Damon got a chance to catch up with our long time friend and the poster child for Makers Mean Business, Kari Gustafson of Hot Mesh Mom. Today we cover topics like: What Kari knows now that she wishes she knew when she first started Who has helped Kari push through when this business gets hard 3 Tips for those who are just starting out Where Kari's business is headed in the future Make sure to follow Kari and check out her monthly subscription here: wreathrailclub.com https://www.hotmeshmom.com...
2020-06-2226 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 003: Introduction to Subscription Boxes with Sarah WilliamsIn this episode, Parker sits down with Sarah Williams to talk all things subscription boxes. Hear both our story, and Sarah's story, and learn more about services Sarah offers if you want to start your own subscription box! Join Sarah's Waiting List: https://framedbysarah.com/launch-your-box/
2020-06-1545 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 001: 6 Tips to Battle Impostor SyndromeWelcome to the Makers Mean Business Podcast! In this episode, we are talking all about: Who is a Maker Ever doubt your ability? Who encouraged you to make it possible? Something I wish I knew when I started: Impostor Syndrome 6 Tips to Battle Impostor Syndrome Catch up with us on Facebook and Instagram @decoexchange and join us next time to hear the biggest failure I've experienced to date in our business, my best advice on how to get started, a myth that needs to be busted, and to find out what being a Maker means...
2020-06-1513 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®Episode 002: Getting Started, Failure, and the BIGGEST Myth About Business that Needs to be Busted!Get Started with these 4 tips: Collecting payment Find New Customers Repeat Sales Upselling In this episode we also talk about our biggest business failure to date! Finally, 5 tips to find a mentor online: Have a common purpose Core Values Transparency Positive attitude Street Cred
2020-06-1508 min
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®COMING SOON: Makers Mean Business | A Podcast for Craftpreneurs who want to turn their handmade crafts into a thriving online business!Do you make your own handmade crafts, have your own small business, or even consider yourself a craftpreneur? If so then HIT SUBSCRIBE because starting June 15, every Monday we will be releasing a new episode of MAKERS MEAN BUSINESS - a podcast about all the challenges, struggles, rewards and benefits of running your own online business. Each week, Damon Oates & Parker Stelly are going to be talking about overcoming obstacles, what we've learned along the way, and even interview friends of ours who have built their own thriving crafty business. Make sure and...
2020-05-1803 min