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Indie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastA Supportive Spouse or Partner is Key to Business Success with Jennifer Watt of Jenny the Hemp Goddess – Indie Business Podcast Episode 90 Welcome to Episode 90 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Jennifer Watt of Jenny the Hemp Goddess, in Armada, Michigan. Jenny's story perfectly illustrates the fact that a supportive spouse or partner is key to business success. Several years ago, Jenny and her family moved to a 10-acre farm and started selling eggs and produce. They phased that out once Jenny and her husband realized they were not farmers, and Jenny began a bath and body business with her sister, which eventually led to the launch of Jenny the Hemp Goddess in early 2019 with a...2021-08-1852 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSara Jennetten of Blank Mason [Indie Stories: Episode 83: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 83 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Sara Jennetten of Blank Mason, in Park Ridge, Illinois. With a newly proposed lease in her hand, Sara literally started her business the month the pandemic hit. She made an impressively quick pivot to the Internet and has not looked… The post Sara Jennetten of Blank Mason [Indie Stories: Episode 83: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-04-0739 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastNadja Renise of FEMMENOIRE [Indie Stories: Episode 82: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 82 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Nadja Renise of FEMMENOIRE, in Alpharetta, Georgia. Nadja's personal business story begins with the low self esteem she once felt, especially where her hair was concerned. Not only did a stylist leave her with a style that can only be… The post Nadja Renise of FEMMENOIRE [Indie Stories: Episode 82: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-03-3052 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastAyanna Jackson of Arbria Creations [Indie Stories: Episode 81: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 81 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Ayanna Jackson of Arbria Creations, in San Leandro, California. While Ayanna has a full-time job, which she enjoys, she has always had the itch to have a business of her own. As she encouraged her daughters to pursue their dreams,… The post Ayanna Jackson of Arbria Creations [Indie Stories: Episode 81: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-03-1854 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMindy Cheng of Fyve, Inc. [Indie Stories: Episode 80: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 80 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Mindy Cheng of Fyve Beauty, in Cupertino, California. In numerology, the number “five” represents humanity, and Mindy's Fyve beauty brand uses five ingredients in every product, “for all of humanity.” Mindy started her business in 2011 after creating a simple… The post Mindy Cheng of Fyve, Inc. [Indie Stories: Episode 80: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-03-1847 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastPatricia Nizalowski of Green Valley Herbal [Indie Stories: Episode 79: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 79 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Patricia Nizalowski of Green Valley Herbal, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Patricia is a massage therapist and health and wellness coach who purchased her business based more on her enthusiasm for the brand and less on on traditional business and financial… The post Patricia Nizalowski of Green Valley Herbal [Indie Stories: Episode 79: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-03-1048 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIsabel Alvarez of Albisa Candles [Indie Stories: Episode 78: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 78 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Isabel Alvarez of Albisa Candles, in Los Angeles, California. Isabel makes candles that are reminiscent of her Cuban heritage. After the pandemic, Isabel hopes to hire outside help, but for now, it's truly a family business at Albisa, with Isabel… The post Isabel Alvarez of Albisa Candles [Indie Stories: Episode 78: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-02-191h 05Indie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastLaura Luther of Olive My Skin [Indie Stories: Episode 77: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 77 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Laura Luther of Olive My Skin, in Oxford, Connecticut. Laura first owned the Southbury Soap & Candle bath and body business business nearly 20 years ago. After closing down following a challenging divorce, Laura launched Olive My Skin in 2012, and… The post Laura Luther of Olive My Skin [Indie Stories: Episode 77: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2021-02-1048 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastCiara Fritsch of Pure Body Nantucket [Indie Stories: Episode 76: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 76 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Ciara Fritsch, of Pure Body Nantucket, in Nantucket, Massachusetts. A native of Ireland, Ciara arrived in America in 1994 and settled in Nantucket where she met her husband. While she helps him manage an antique store on the island, her… The post Ciara Fritsch of Pure Body Nantucket [Indie Stories: Episode 76: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-12-0349 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastLisa Kennally of Wild Air Skincare [Indie Stories: Episode 75: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 75 of the Indie Business™ Podcast! Today's Indie Story is about Lisa Kennally of Wild Air Skincare, in Centerbrook, Connecticut. Lisa makes spa products with ingredients inspired by the beauty and seasons of New England. Her brand is partially inspired by the time as a child she spent with her mom making… The post Lisa Kennally of Wild Air Skincare [Indie Stories: Episode 75: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-11-1250 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastKirsten Conner of Flourish Beauty Lab [Maker Stories: Episode 74: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 74 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Kirsten Conner of Flourish Beauty Lab in White River Junction, Vermont. Kirsten is a retail store owner and product formulator who makes artisan products designed for people who are super sensitive to ingredients and fragrances. Her main focus is on… The post Kirsten Conner of Flourish Beauty Lab [Maker Stories: Episode 74: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-08-1954 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMelissa Troupe of Mocha Whip [Maker Stories: Episode 73: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 73 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Melissa Troupe of MochaWhip in West Palm Beach, Florida. Melissa makes whipped vegan body butter with ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, and aloe juice. Mocha Whip products can be found online and at dozens of Whole Foods Market locations… The post Melissa Troupe of Mocha Whip [Maker Stories: Episode 73: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-01-2943 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastAlana Rivera of Etta and Billie [Maker Stories: Episode 72: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 72 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story features Alana Rivera of Etta + Billie in San Francisco, California. As you'll learn in this episode, this is not Alana's first appearance on Indie Business Podcast. After you enjoy this episode, I encourage you to listen to the first episode we did… The post Alana Rivera of Etta and Billie [Maker Stories: Episode 72: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-01-2250 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMake Your Business Support Your Life: Indie Business Podcast: Episode 71Welcome to Episode 71 of the Indie Business Podcast, all about how to make your business support your life! If you’ve listened to even just a few of our interviews with amazing Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs, you’ve surely noticed that most of them have one powerful personal entrepreneurial purpose in common. Here it is: they… The post Make Your Business Support Your Life: Indie Business Podcast: Episode 71 appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2020-01-0734 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMarissa Bethoney of Precious Skin Elixirs [Maker Stories: Episode 70: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 70 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Marissa Bethoney of Precious Skin Elixirs in Boxford, Massachusetts. Marissa left a decade-long career as a jeweler to create a business that allowed her to feel better about simultaneously leading a business and being a mother. As you'll enjoy learning… The post Marissa Bethoney of Precious Skin Elixirs [Maker Stories: Episode 70: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2019-12-271h 02Indie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastPam Rodgers of Stella Chroma [Maker Stories: Episode 69: Podcast]Welcome to Episode 69 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Pam Rodgers of Stella Chroma, a nail polish brand in Richmond, Indiana. Pam started her business in 2012, and today, she manages the business while holding down a full-time job as a nurse practitioner. Since starting Stella Chroma, Pam has… The post Pam Rodgers of Stella Chroma [Maker Stories: Episode 69: Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2019-12-1154 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 68: Amber Malcom of Shabby Chick [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 68 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Amber Malcom of Shabby Chick Cleaners in Duncan, Oklahoma. After being in business for just over three years, Amber has already appeared on several episodes of a popular home shopping show, entirely dismantled and re-built her business model, and is… The post Maker Stories: Episode 68: Amber Malcom of Shabby Chick [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2019-11-0657 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 67: Sandy Engels of The Purple Sage [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 67 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Sandy Engels of The Purple Sage in Ethel, Louisiana. Sandy purchased her brand from another entrepreneur eight years ago, shortly after she discovered that her friends and family members were interested in buying the soap she had been making for… The post Maker Stories: Episode 67: Sandy Engels of The Purple Sage [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2019-10-2446 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 66: Zondra Wilson of Blu Skin Care [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 66 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Zondra Wilson of Blu Skin Care in Los Angeles, California. Zondra started her business after a career as a television news anchor. When she began to feel like something was missing, she left the broadcast world and then, as she… The post Maker Stories: Episode 66: Zondra Wilson of Blu Skin Care [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2019-07-1159 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 65: Joanne Voelcker of Mt. Airy Lavender [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 65 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Joanne Voelcker of Mt. Airy Lavender in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Joanne started her lavender business after a long career in the financial services industry during which time she worked in Belgium. It was then that she fell in love with lavender… The post Maker Stories: Episode 65: Joanne Voelcker of Mt. Airy Lavender [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2018-12-1243 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 64: Michael McPolin of Birch & Main [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 64 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Michael McPolin of Birch & Main in Port Jefferson, New York. Michael has tons of professional experience in the retail world. When you combine that with his passion for shopping (he can't stop), it will be clear why his retail… The post Maker Stories: Episode 64: Michael McPolin of Birch & Main [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2018-12-0539 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 63: Kayla Fioravanti of Ology Essentials and Work+Shop Create [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 63 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Kayla Fioravanti of Ology Essentials and Work+Shop Create outside Nashville, Tennessee. For many of you, this may be a re-introduction, since Kayla has been a guest on Indie Business Podcast a few years back when her business was going in… The post Maker Stories: Episode 63: Kayla Fioravanti of Ology Essentials and Work+Shop Create [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-12-131h 06Indie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 62: Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 62 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals in Pahoa, Hawaii and San Diego, California. Valerie is the founder, CEO, and lead formulator at Valana Minerals where she creates vegan mineral makeup specifically for women of color. In addition to leading her business,… The post Maker Stories: Episode 62: Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-12-0655 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 61: D’Shawn Russell of Southern Elegance Candle Company [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 61 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to D'Shawn Russell of Southern Elegance Candle Company in Raeford, North Carolina. D'Shawn, a teacher by trade, started making candles as appreciation gifts for her co-workers. Everyone raved about them, so she started selling them at the local farmer's market and… The post Maker Stories: Episode 61: D’Shawn Russell of Southern Elegance Candle Company [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-11-0148 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 60: Sierra Zamarripa of Lovewild Design [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 60 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Sierra Zamarripa of Lovewild Design in New York, New York. Sierra grew up in the East Village outside her parents' antique shop. Her entrepreneurial instincts were first honed by keeping herself busy doing things like offering shoe shine services in… The post Maker Stories: Episode 60: Sierra Zamarripa of Lovewild Design [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-10-2549 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 59: Dawn Fitch of Pooka Pure and Simple [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 59 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Dawn Fitch of Pooka Pure and Simple in Newark, New Jersey. While employed as a professional graphics artist nearly 20 years ago, Dawn received a health diagnosis that caused her to change her life. Along with her diet, she decided… The post Maker Stories: Episode 59: Dawn Fitch of Pooka Pure and Simple [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-10-1952 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastMaker Stories: Episode 58: Lisa Wynne Salvatore of Purely Lisa [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 58 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Maker Story introduces you to Lisa Wynne Salvatore of Purely Lisa in Greenwich, Connecticut. Lisa has 9 certifications in the natural arts arena, and her Connecticut-based offices provide in-person services to help women achieve and maintain health from the inside out. Lisa's product business is… The post Maker Stories: Episode 58: Lisa Wynne Salvatore of Purely Lisa [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-10-1150 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 57: Danielle Vincent of Outlaw Soaps [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 57 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Danielle Vincent of Outlaw Soaps in Colfax, California. Danielle started her business five years ago when she became restless at her job at the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Restless though she was, she's the first to acknowledged that the… The post Episode 57: Danielle Vincent of Outlaw Soaps [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-10-041h 00Indie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 56: Hassan Sayyed of Haus Urban and Creative Hustle Podcast [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 56 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Hassan Sayyed of Haus Urban and Creative Hustle Podcast. As you listen to Hassan share his story, it's easy to see how he is a natural fit for a career in the performing arts. You'll also get the sense… The post Episode 56: Hassan Sayyed of Haus Urban and Creative Hustle Podcast [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-09-2736 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 55: Paul Chambers of The Gentleman’s Box [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 55 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Paul Chambers of The Gentleman's Box and The Subscription Summit. A few years back, through his web design company, Paul was asked to design a website for a subscription box company. Seeing more than just a website design gig,… The post Episode 55: Paul Chambers of The Gentleman’s Box [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-05-1740 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 54: Exciting Changes at Indie Business Podcast! [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 54 of the Indie Business Podcast! This time, it's just me. No guest, and I have something fun and exciting to share with you today. Indie Business Podcast has helped so many people gain the skills and confidence, and enjoy the mentoring, they need to be successful as Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs.… The post Episode 54: Exciting Changes at Indie Business Podcast! [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-05-0910 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 53: Briar Winters of Marble & Milkweed [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 53 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Briar Winters of Marble & Milkweed in New York City. Briar launched her business in 2010 after a career as a pastry chef in a Manhattan hotel. The tagline for Briar's business is “analog beauty,” a mindset that very… The post Episode 53: Briar Winters of Marble & Milkweed [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-05-0442 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 52: Nieves Rathbun of By Nieves [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 52 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Nieves Rathbun of By Nieves in Petrolia, California. Nieves's business started out of an unexplainable passion for skincare products and perfume. She describes her brand as a kind vintage, but also modern, and she's done an exquisite job of… The post Episode 52: Nieves Rathbun of By Nieves [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-04-1241 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 51: Mike Neustrom of Prairie Lavender Farm and US Lavender Growers Association [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 51 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Mike Neustrom of Prairie Lavender Farm in Bennington, Kansas, and of the United States Lavender Growers Association. Mike's lavender business is an outgrowth of a promise to his wife to settle wherever she wanted, after he ended a distinguished… The post Episode 51: Mike Neustrom of Prairie Lavender Farm and US Lavender Growers Association [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2017-01-1831 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 50: Meagan Sincock of Wildly Natural [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 50 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Meagan Sincock of Wildly Natural in Bennington, Kansas. Wildly Natural is a fun and fairly new mineral makeup company run by a woman who loved makeup so much that she talked her mom into becoming a Mary Kay consultant… The post Episode 50: Meagan Sincock of Wildly Natural [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-10-2735 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 49: Ronda Porter-Altema of Soude Haiti [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 49 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Ronda Porter-Altema of Soude Haiti, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping the people of Haiti build self-sustaining businesses and become more economically empowered. I recorded this interview just a few short days after Hurricane Matthew left a path… The post Episode 49: Ronda Porter-Altema of Soude Haiti [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-10-1942 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 48: Toushonta Hogan of Scent_sa-tional Soaps [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 48 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Toushonta of Scent_sa-tional Soaps in Los Angeles, CA. As you'll hear on this episode, Toushonta has had two phases of her business. The first was a warmup phase, which ended when she worked through a bit of an entrepreneurial… The post Episode 48: Toushonta Hogan of Scent_sa-tional Soaps [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-07-2844 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 47: Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. of The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 47 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. of The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans outside my fabulous hometown of Washington, DC. (Sorry for calling it episode 46 in the podcast recording.) As you'll hear on this episode, as a former practicing… The post Episode 47: Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. of The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, LLC [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-07-1442 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 46: How I Put the I-N-D-I-E in the Indie Business Network [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 46 of the Indie Business Podcast! This episode marks a bit of a milestone: it's the first ever in which I am not interviewing a guest. I am not changing the things permanently. I will continue to bring you the best inspirational stories of Makers around the nation, but I am changing… The post Episode 46: How I Put the I-N-D-I-E in the Indie Business Network [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-06-2916 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 45: Christina Wennstrom: Soap Seas, Redondo Beach, California [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 45 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Christina Wennstrom of Soap Seas in Redondo Beach, California. Before we dive in, I want you to know that I recorded this episode at my mother's dining room table on a day when her alarm malfunctioned and my children… The post Episode 45: Christina Wennstrom: Soap Seas, Redondo Beach, California [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-06-2246 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 44: Khadija Dawn Carryl: Henna Sooq, Elkridge, Maryland [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 44 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Khadija Dawn Carryl of Henna Sooq, Elkridge, Maryland. Khadija launched Henna Sooq 11 years ago when she was the mother of four kids under the age of six. Today, her business has multiple income streams, and she credits a… The post Episode 44: Khadija Dawn Carryl: Henna Sooq, Elkridge, Maryland [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-06-1546 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 43: Jennifer Hardaway: KleanSpa, Burbank, California [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 43 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I'll introduce you to Jennifer Hardaway of KleanSpa in Burbank, California. As you'll hear first-hand, Jennifer got the idea for her brand in December 2004 while driving down the street, just minding her business. By 2005, she was making and retailing sugar scrubs… The post Episode 43: Jennifer Hardaway: KleanSpa, Burbank, California [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-06-0852 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 42: Michelle Smith: MamaSuds, Goodrich, Michigan [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 42 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this podcast episode, I introduce you to Michelle Smith of MamaSuds, Maker of natural cleaning products in Goodrich, Michigan. Michelle is a former middle school teacher who began making household cleaners for her family after she and her husband began their family. Encouraged by her… The post Episode 42: Michelle Smith: MamaSuds, Goodrich, Michigan [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-05-2535 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 41: Kara Brook: Waxing Kara and The Honey House, Owings Mills, Maryland [Podcast]Welcome to Episode 41 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this podcast episode, I introduce you to Kara Brook of Waxing Kara and The Honey House in Owings Mills, Maryland. Kara says that entrepreneurship is in her DNA. As you'll hear in the first part of the interview, her business experience includes leading Internet-based startups,… The post Episode 41: Kara Brook: Waxing Kara and The Honey House, Owings Mills, Maryland [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2016-04-0643 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 4: Episode 4: Martha Stewart American Made with Kim and Brett Borup of Paper Bandit Press [Podcast]Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. So far, I've connected you with Riche Holmes Grant from the Style category, Gilyn McKelligon from the Design category, and Colin Fickes and Mary Collins from the Food category. Today,… The post Season 4: Episode 4: Martha Stewart American Made with Kim and Brett Borup of Paper Bandit Press [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-10-1437 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 4: Episode 3: Martha Stewart American Made with Humdinger Juice [Podcast]Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. So far, I've connected you with Riche Holmes Grant from the Style category and Gilyn McKelligon from the Design category. Today, it's about the Food category, and I'm pleased to… The post Season 4: Episode 3: Martha Stewart American Made with Humdinger Juice [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-10-0750 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 4: Episode 2: Martha Stewart American Made with Gilyn McKelligon [Podcast]Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. Last week, we brought you Riche Holmes Grant, our choice from the Style category. Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Gilyn McKelligon of Hannah Bergen in Portland, Oregon,… The post Season 4: Episode 2: Martha Stewart American Made with Gilyn McKelligon [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-10-0138 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 4: Episode 1: Martha Stewart American Made with Riche Holmes Grant [Podcast]Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. We start with the Style category, and our featured Maker of choice is Riche Holmes Grant of BambiniWare in Silver Spring, Maryland, and I am thrilled to introduce you to… The post Season 4: Episode 1: Martha Stewart American Made with Riche Holmes Grant [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-09-2339 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3: Episode 12: Makers on Main Street with Amber Hawthorne [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 12 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this twelfth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, I will introduce you to Amber Hawthorne of Bambu Earth in San Juan Capistrano, California. Amber just hosted the soft opening of her store this past weekend, and she tells us all about… The post Season 3: Episode 12: Makers on Main Street with Amber Hawthorne [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-09-0231 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3: Episode 11: Makers on Main Street with Cindy Jones, Ph.D. [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 11 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eleventh episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Cindy Jones, Ph.D. of Colorado Aromatics in Longmont, Colorado. Cindy started her business 10 years ago on the heels of a career as a chemist and microbiologist. After serving as a… The post Season 3: Episode 11: Makers on Main Street with Cindy Jones, Ph.D. [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-08-2634 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3: Episode 10: Makers on Main Street with La Shonda Tyree [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this tenth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet La Shonda Tyree of Handmade Soap Coach in Paterson, New Jersey. Before La Shonda opened her soapmaking studio in Paterson, New Jersey, her business underwent multiple changes and growing pains. She… The post Season 3: Episode 10: Makers on Main Street with La Shonda Tyree [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-07-1539 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9: Makers on Main Street with Deb Jasien [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 9 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this ninth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Deb Jasien of Fields of Ambrosia in North Conway, New Hampshire. Deb, a former theatrical set designer, has owned her business since 2001, and her store in 2007. Deb also wholesales… The post Season 3, Episode 9: Makers on Main Street with Deb Jasien [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-07-0233 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 8: Makers on Main Street with Roberta Perry [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eighth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Roberta Perry of Scrubz Natural Skincare in Farmingdale, New York. (NOTE: This written article has been updated to reflect the relocation of the retail store to a new city. The audio… The post Season 3, Episode 8: Makers on Main Street with Roberta Perry [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-06-2631 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7: “Makers on Main Street” with Kristin Fraser [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this seventh episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Kristin Fraser of The Grapeseed Company in Santa Barbara, California. Kristin calls herself a “born entrepreneur,” and with good reason. She was born into a family of people who encouraged her… The post Season 3, Episode 7: “Makers on Main Street” with Kristin Fraser [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-06-1741 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6: “Makers on Main Street” with Torrian Howell [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this sixth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Torrian Howell of Dorneé Natural Body and Hair Luxuries in Twinsburg, Ohio (near Cleveland). Torrian is the single mother of one son, and even with her business going gangbusters and a… The post Season 3, Episode 6: “Makers on Main Street” with Torrian Howell [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-06-1031 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5: Makers on Main Street with Kismet Andrews [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fifth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Kismet Andrews of Bar Maids in Brush Prairie, Washington. Kismet held down a full-time job working eighty hours a week for several years after the started her business, and when she… The post Season 3, Episode 5: Makers on Main Street with Kismet Andrews [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-06-0335 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4: Makers on Main Street with Michelle Rhoades [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fourth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, you'll meet Michelle Rhoades of Mossy Creek Soap in Perry, Georgia. Michelle's introduction to business ownership began with a foray into the world of direct sales. She was very successful at it, but… The post Season 3, Episode 4: Makers on Main Street with Michelle Rhoades [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-05-2832 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3: “Makers on Main Street” with Jamyla Bennu [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this third episode of my Makers on Main Street series, I introduce you to Jamyla Bennu of Oyin Handmade in Baltimore, Maryland. You'll be so inspired by how Jamyla has grown her business from a tiny kitchen operation to a retail store with… The post Season 3, Episode 3: “Makers on Main Street” with Jamyla Bennu [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-05-2031 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2: Makers on Main Street with Robert Ungemach and Keith Emmons [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this second episdoe of my Makers on Main Street series, I introduce you to Keith Emmons and Robert Ungemach of Opportunity Market in Dallas, Texas. Keith and Robert are partners in life and in business, and each serves a different leadership role at… The post Season 3, Episode 2: Makers on Main Street with Robert Ungemach and Keith Emmons [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-05-1341 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1: Announcing Makers on Main Street [Podcast]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this first episode of my third season, I'm thrilled to share the theme for Season 3: Makers on Main Street. Don't you just love that?! Considering all the talk we hear from lawmakers and media pundits about “Main Street” businesses that are really… The post Season 3, Episode 1: Announcing Makers on Main Street [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-05-0607 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 12: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Neenz Faleafine [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eleventh and final episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to Neenz Faleafine of Pono Media in Hawaii. Through her business, Neenz helps entrepreneurs develop “virtual solutions for real-life results.” Some might say she is a social media… The post Season 2, Episode 12: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Neenz Faleafine [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-04-0841 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Lisa Price [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eleventh episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my friend Lisa Price, the founder of Carol's Daughter. In 1992, Lisa began making lotions and potions in her Brooklyn kitchen, and selling them under the brand name Carol's… The post Season 2, Episode 11: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Lisa Price [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-04-0237 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 10: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Melinda Emerson [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this tenth episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my friend and your Small Biz Lady, Melinda Emerson. Melinda is the author of Become Your Own Boss in Twelve Months, and the host of the weekly Twitter talk… The post Season 2, Episode 10: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Melinda Emerson [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-03-1932 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 9: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Donna Maria [Podcast]Arecent popular thread in the very awesome Indie Business Network Member Secret Forum deals with the issue of “competition.” Among other things, the conversation consists of members encouraging each other and sharing how they approach the very important issue of participating in a competitive market place — which we all are. In a nutshell, it… The post Season 2, Episode 9: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Donna Maria [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-03-1316 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 8: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Diane Humke [Podcast]I was fighting a severe cold during this interview, and we had some audio difficulties, but I wanted you to meet Diane as soon as possible so you could have the benefit of her experience right away! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eighth episode of our Women,… The post Season 2, Episode 8: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Diane Humke [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-03-0446 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Anne-Marie Faiola [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this seventh episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my guest Anne-Marie Faiola of Bramble Berry in Bellingham, Washington … and boy, are you in for a treat. Anne-Marie is one of the most evolved entrepreneurs I know. She has… The post Season 2, Episode 7: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Anne-Marie Faiola [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-02-2536 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Wardee Harmon [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this sixth episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my guest Wardee Harmon of Traditional Cooking School in Sutherlin, Oregon. Wardee and I met online four years ago when I contacted her out of the blue to ask… The post Season 2, Episode 6: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Wardee Harmon [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-02-1147 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Pierre Bennu [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fifth episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my guest and dear personal friend, Pierre Bennu, of exittheapple in Baltimore, Maryland. Pierre and I first met in 2010 when he joined me and his lovely wife, Jamyla… The post Season 2, Episode 5: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Pierre Bennu [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-02-0442 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 4: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Becky McCray [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fourth episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, we focus on all things local, rural, and small town with my guest Becky McCray of Small Biz Survival in Alva, Oklahoma … population 4,000 (give or take). Becky and her husband own… The post Season 2, Episode 4: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Becky McCray [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-01-2836 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Kathleen Gage [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this third episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I am going outside my comfort zone to introduce you to someone I barely know, but who has had a big positive impact on how I view entrepreneurship. One day, I got an… The post Season 2, Episode 3: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Kathleen Gage [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-01-2237 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Lela Barker [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this second episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I'm sharing an invigorating conversation with a woman I have known for the past decade, and who has become an intricate part of our my life. While our relationship was once all business,… The post Season 2, Episode 2: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Lela Barker [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-01-1440 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Women, Wealth and Wow! [Podcast]Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this first episode of 2015, I am excited to announce our theme for Season 2. It's all about an undeniably exciting phenomenon that we are not only witnessing, but that many of you — my listeners and members — are also a living,… The post Season 2, Episode 1: Women, Wealth and Wow! [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2015-01-0707 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 13: Bonus: Kayla Fioravanti: How to Publish Your Book on Amazon [Podcast]Welcome to the BONUS of Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this thirteenth episode, a bonus for Season 1, you will meet Kayla Fioravanti. Kayla is a wife, mom, author, kitchen chemist, farmer, entrepreneur, aromatherapist and poet, and she's going to share how to publish your book on Amazon. One of Kayla's dreams… The post Episode 13: Bonus: Kayla Fioravanti: How to Publish Your Book on Amazon [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-12-1040 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 12: Annie Pham: Cirque Colors [Podcast]Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this twelfth episode, you will meet Annie Pham of Cirque Colors in Brooklyn, New York. Like many other Indies, Annie was employed at a well paying but unsatisfying job. Having been raised by parents who were entrepreneurs, Annie knew that there… The post Episode 12: Annie Pham: Cirque Colors [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-12-0336 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 11: Erin Pikor: Naiad Soap Arts [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eleventh episode, you will meet Erin Pikor of Naiad Soap Arts in San Diego, California. Erin is a graphics designer by trade, and when she was laid off of her job in 2007, she decided to turn a crafty afternoon activity into a business.… The post Episode 11: Erin Pikor: Naiad Soap Arts [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-11-2641 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 10: Valerie Reed: Valana Minerals [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this tenth episode, you will meet Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals in San Diego, California. Valerie is a college sociology professor by trade, and she also works her business, which she founded in 2007. She loves both teaching and mineral makeup, and has found a… The post Episode 10: Valerie Reed: Valana Minerals [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-11-1938 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 9: Elissa Choi: BonBlissity [Podcast]Elissa has changed the name of her business to Bonblissity. The title, text, and links in this post have been updated in recognition of this change. Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this ninth episode, you will meet Elissa Choi of BonBlissity in San Pedro, California. Elissa and her husband work… The post Episode 9: Elissa Choi: BonBlissity [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-11-1244 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 8: Kathy Dannel Vitcak: The Blissful Dog [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this eighth episode, you will meet Kathy Dannel Vitcak of The Blissful Dog in Pinewood, Minnesota. Kathy has built an empire from her home, which is located nearly an hour from the closest town: population: 10,000. Her success is a testament to the power of… The post Episode 8: Kathy Dannel Vitcak: The Blissful Dog [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-11-0537 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 7: Lynn Elko: Emma’s Friends Soaps and Lotions [Podcast]While Emma's Friends has closed, I invite you to be inspired by the amazing story of how Lynn built her business to honor her very special daughter. Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this seventh episode, I introduce you to Lynn Elko of Emma's Friends Soaps and Lotions in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.… The post Episode 7: Lynn Elko: Emma’s Friends Soaps and Lotions [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-10-2938 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 6: Samantha Irwin: Standard Wax [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this sixth episode, I introduce you to Samantha Irwin of Standard Wax in Chandler, Arizona. Samantha and her business partner, Andrew King, met each other “by accident” at work, they did their first craft show “by accident,” they got their first wholesale customer “by accident,”… The post Episode 6: Samantha Irwin: Standard Wax [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-10-2239 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 5: Samantha Dickey: Dirty Beauty Skincare [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fifth episode, I introduce you to Samantha Dickey of Dirty Beauty Skincare in Woodstock, Georgia. Here is how Samantha describes her handmade products: “Hand-poured and developed by a farmer's nerdy lipstick-lovin' granddaughter.” You should be able to tell from that description that Samantha is… The post Episode 5: Samantha Dickey: Dirty Beauty Skincare [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-10-1537 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 4: Stacia Guzzo: The Handcrafted Honey Bee [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this fourth episode, I introduce you to Stacia Guzzo of The Handcrafted Honey Bee and Tehachabee Farm in Tehachapi, California. Stacia and I discuss how she manages her two Maker businesses as a wife and the mother of two young children, and how she became… The post Episode 4: Stacia Guzzo: The Handcrafted Honey Bee [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-10-0836 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 3: Carrie and Darren Seibert: Soap Commander [Podcast]Welcome to Season 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this third episode, I introduce you to Darren and Carrie Seibert of Soap Commander in Cherokee, Alabama, and we discuss how they manage their business while raising and home schooling seven (yes, 7) children. Being married to an unexpected entrepreneur is not always easy. You… The post Episode 3: Carrie and Darren Seibert: Soap Commander [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-10-0141 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 2: Alana Rivera: Etta and Billie: Indie Business PodcastOnce you know you make a good handmade product, how do you know what to do next? According to Alana Rivera, you hone your skills before “jumping over the edge.” Alana started her handmade bath + body company, Etta and Billie in San Francisco, while she still had a traditional job. Today, not only has… The post Episode 2: Alana Rivera: Etta and Billie: Indie Business Podcast appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-09-2435 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastEpisode 1: The New Indie Business PodcastI launched my podcast in 2005 as the Lifestyle CEO Show. I later changed the name to Indie Business Podcast, and ultimately hosted a weekly show over 300 times between 2005 and 2012. As technology progressed from the Dark Ages, I switched my podcast from the now defunct Global Talk Radio to Blog Talk Radio.… The post Episode 1: The New Indie Business Podcast appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-09-1717 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business Podcast#IBP015: A Bit About the Baking Business, with Warren Brown of CakeloveThis is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! If you are a foodie of any kind, chances are good you have considered turning… The post #IBP015: A Bit About the Baking Business, with Warren Brown of Cakelove first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post #IBP015: A Bit About the Baking Business, with Warren Brown of Cakelove appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-04-2845 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#014: Strategic Ways to Approach and Use Social Media [Podcast]Editor's Note: Shama Kabani changed her surname to Hyder after getting married and now goes by Shama Hyder. I‘m thrilled to bring another podcast out of the vault today, and this one is a favorite (like they all are). In this episode, author and social media consultant Shama Kabani shares insights to help you more… The post IBP#014: Strategic Ways to Approach and Use Social Media [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#014: Strategic Ways to Approach and Use Social Media [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-04-1948 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#013: How to Leave Your Job to Start Your Business, with Pam Slim [Podcast]I‘m thrilled to bring another podcast out of the Indie Business archives today! Why not? I've kept these timeless recordings to myself for long enough, and I'm excited to share them with you. In this episode, Pam Slim shares her tips and insights to help you transition from a traditional job to start your business,… The post IBP#013: How to Leave Your Job to Start Your Business, with Pam Slim [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#013: How to Leave Your Job to Start Your Business, with Pam Slim [Podcast] appeared first...2014-04-0951 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#012: Simple Tips For Writing Good Marketing Copy, from Lorrie Morgan Ferrero [Podcast]I‘m thrilled to bring another podcast out of the Indie Business archives today! Why not? It is Throwback Thursday after all. In this episode, Lorrie Morgan Ferrero shares her best tips for writing good marketing copy. Whether it's a website, a brochure, a business card, or an web page, you'll enjoy Lorrie's ideas to produce… The post IBP#012: Simple Tips For Writing Good Marketing Copy, from Lorrie Morgan Ferrero [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#012: Simple Tips For Writing Good Marketing Copy, from Lorrie Morgan Ferrero [Podcast] appeared first on Indie...2014-04-0342 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#011: Mari Smith on Relationship Marketing [Podcast]Donna Maria and Mari Smith go one-on-one about how to use new media tools to engage in new relationship marketing, to grow your business. The post IBP#011: Mari Smith on Relationship Marketing [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#011: Mari Smith on Relationship Marketing [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-03-2829 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#010: Jack Canfield on The Success Principles [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! I have been podcasting since before podcasting was a word. I hosted my first online… The post IBP#010: Jack Canfield on The Success Principles [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#010: Jack Canfield on The Success Principles [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-03-2051 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business Podcast#IBP009: Paula Deen on Success and Women in Business [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! I hosted my first online radio show on September 21, 2005, before social media took… The post #IBP009: Paula Deen on Success and Women in Business [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-03-1248 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business Podcast#IBP008: How Your Artisan Business Can Become a Non-Profit Powerhouse [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! How do you transform a small Texas soapmaking venture into a non-profit powerhouse that changes… The post #IBP008: How Your Artisan Business Can Become a Non-Profit Powerhouse [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2014-02-2742 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#007: How Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Help Your Business Be Successful [Podcast]This episode of Indie Business Podcast is a recording of my “Real People Real Business” radio show which airs live on Saturday mornings on WIXE-AM in Monroe, North Carolina. In this episode, I interviewed Pat Kahle, President of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and Johnnie McCrorey of Trendy Treats by Johnnie. We discussed a… The post IBP#007: How Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Help Your Business Be Successful [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#007: How Your Local Chamber of Commerce Can Help Your Business Be Successful [Podcast] appeared first on Indi...2013-11-2243 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#006: Social Media For Newbies [Podcast]This episode of Indie Business Podcast is a recording of my “Real People Real Business” radio show which airs live on Saturday mornings on WIXE-AM in Monroe, North Carolina. In this episode, I interviewed Shane and Elise Fraser of Social Networking Assistance Today about how to use social media if you are just starting out… The post IBP#006: Social Media For Newbies [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#006: Social Media For Newbies [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2013-11-1500 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#005: How I Quit My Job to Open My Dream Business [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! This episode of Indie Business Podcast is a recording of my “Real People Real Business”… The post IBP#005: How I Quit My Job to Open My Dream Business [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#005: How I Quit My Job to Open My Dream Business [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2013-11-0550 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#004: How I Started My Business and Ideas To Help You Gain Clarity and Succeed In Yours [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! This episode of Indie Business Podcast is a recording of my “Real People Real Business”… The post IBP#004: How I Started My Business and Ideas To Help You Gain Clarity and Succeed In Yours [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#004: How I Started My Business and Ideas To Help You Gain Clarity...2013-10-2947 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#003: Creative Entrepreneurs and the Future of Work [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! Rapid advancements in technology continue to present us with a variety of options when it… The post IBP#003: Creative Entrepreneurs and the Future of Work [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#003: Creative Entrepreneurs and the Future of Work [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2013-09-2425 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#002: How to Decide What Kind of Business is Right For You [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! This episode of Indie Business Podcast is about choosing the right kind of business for… The post IBP#002: How to Decide What Kind of Business is Right For You [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#002: How to Decide What Kind of Business is Right For You [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Bus...2013-09-2251 minIndie Business PodcastIndie Business PodcastIBP#001: Indie Business Podcast Returns! [Podcast]This is one of the preliminary episodes of the newly re-launched Indie Business Podcast. To stream or download more recent episodes of the podcast at this blog, click here or you can download it on iTunes. Thank you for visiting! I am pleased to announce that Indie Business Podcast will return soon. Stay tuned! As… The post IBP#001: Indie Business Podcast Returns! [Podcast] first appeared on Indie Business Network®. The post IBP#001: Indie Business Podcast Returns! [Podcast] appeared first on Indie Business Network®.2013-08-2900 min