Creative Biz Rebellion: Recent Episodes
Kelly Parker Smith and Caroline Hull
Kelly from Hello World Paper Co. & Stamps and Caroline from Caroline Creates are two product based biz owners who want to connect with and help other product based business owners. The product based business world is shrouded in mystery... why? Why is it so easy to get information about starting a service based business, but when you ask people questions about their product based business they run and hide. That's dumb. When we lift each other up we not only help someone else's business, we learn things along the way, and we help the industry grow! There is plenty of room for everyone! So come and join us as we help you filter through the crap to help you totally rock your product based business! After all, creativity is the ultimate rebellion!
Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses gift guides! We all want to know about gift guides and yes this is PR! Brittney gives us info on when, what and where to pitch! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
HARO: https://www.helpareporter.com/
The Human Connection Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1485340066
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt
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Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses being on podcasts! Podcasts are a great place for you to pitch yourself so she shares some tips plus how to find podcasts. Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
The Human Connection Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1485340066
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt
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CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop.
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Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney walks us through how to find people to pitch to. So set up your spreadsheet and tune in! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
The Human Connection Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1485340066
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
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CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop.
CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website.
Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So, do you know what your key messaging is? What exactly are you going to pitch? Brittney walks us through what questions we need to ask ourselves before we start thinking about where to pitch and that all goes back to key messaging. As with last week’s episode, grab your pen, paper and get to work!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patron today!
JOIN our Facebook Group!
FOLLOW us on Instagram and use #creativebizrebellion. Tag us in a photo of you listening!
LEAVE us a review on Itunes or on your favorite podcast app. We will give you all the virtual fistbumps!
SIGN UP for our email list and be the first to learn about workshops, rebel sessions and more
CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop.
CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website.
Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So we talked about what PR is in episode 129 but in this episode, Brittney shares why knowing your PR goals and your why is super important before you begin pitching. Be sure to grab a pen and paper for this one!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
Connect with Brittney
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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We are so excited to be starting a new series on the podcast! We will be featuring tips on PR for Makers from our good friend Brittney Lynn. In this first episode, she breaks down what exactly PR is and why you should be using it. Be sure to tune in to the next episodes as we continue this series!
About Brittney
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
Connect with Brittney
Website: http://brittneyllynn.com
Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion
Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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Hey Rebels! We know it's been a while and we miss you! We are on a much needed break but didn't want to leave you hanging. Starting soon, we will be featuring mini-episodes from some of our favorite peeps bringing you info and tips to move your product based business forward. We can't wait to share them with you and thank you for all your support!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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Do you struggle with keeping up an art practice? Do the 100 day challenges you see on social media overwhelm you? You are not alone! On today's episode, we have Alanna Cartier, an illustrator, to share some of her wisdom on creating and maintaining a daily art practice. We loved this conversation and left inspired and ready to get back to creating daily!
About Alanna
Alanna is an illustrator, collector of cookbooks, mother to one fat cat, and cultivator of genius hair. She believes that talent is a myth that can stop us from pursuing our creative passions, and that practice makes progress and perfection is imaginary (and boring to boot!). She believes in community and collaboration over competition, and helps run the Everyday Creatives, an online creative cooperative. Alanna is a self-professed nerd for learning, and spends a generous amount of time on Skillshare, where she teaches and hunting for new classes to love.
Connect with Alanna
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Etsy
Links
Sketchbook
Skillshare Courses:
Find Your Illustration Style in 6 Simple Experiments
Painting Teacups in Gouache: Exploring Shape, Colour and Pattern
Mixed Media For Beginners: Combining Colored Pencil and Gouache
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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Taking the leap from a full-time job and turning a side hustle into a full-time gig can be scary but rewarding. Today we are talking shop with Riki Inge of Rikrack. Riki, who has a Masters Degree in Textile Design, left her job of 18 years to focus on Rikrack, where she creates beautiful embroidery kits. We chat all about her products, reaching customers and her recent transition from her job.
About Riki:
Riki Inge is the maker of Rikrack Embroidery Kits. Rikrack kits are your next super fun embroidery project. Bright happy colorful kits come with everything you need for a relaxing embroidery experience that also creates a beautiful artwork for your home. Rikrack kits also make the perfect gift for you crafty bestie. Rikrack was created as a way to stay creative after her twins were born.
Connect with Riki:
Website | Instagram | Etsy | Pinterest
Want to dive deeper? Head to creativerebelbase.com for workshops and much more!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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Does social media cause you stress? Do you feel like you have to post all the time? Today, we are chatting about our decisions to take a break from social media and how that impacted or didn't impact our businesses. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic too! Head to our Facebook group to join in! Head to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
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Hiya Rebels!! We have a throwback episode today with Megan Auman. We chatted all things Pinterest with Megan and this episode is full of information and gems. Megan helps us understand how to look at Pinterest as a "brand magazine" for our product based business, to what kinds of things to pin and how to incorporate it into your marketing strategy. Be sure to take notes!
About Megan
Megan Auman is a designer and metalsmith who has bridged that gap successfully in her business. Not only has she grown her following on Pinterest and Instagram, but she’s successfully leveraged both visual platforms to sell her jewelry. In addition to running her eponymous jewelry line, you’ll find her at designinganmba.com, talking and teaching about the intersection of art and business.
Connect with MeganMegan Auman Jewelry | Designing an MBA | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
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Hey Rebels! We’re bringing back one of our favorite SHOP TALK Episodes. This is with Jacie Anderson-Coovert from Band of Weirdos. Jacie is the designer behind Band of Weirdos - an accessories and paper goods brand that mixes nerdy loves with nostalgia and sass. She feels pretty passionately that embracing our weirdness is the key to finding our footing in the world. The business was built as a way to bring weirdo people together who might otherwise feel alone.
Where to find Jacie:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Etsy
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
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Two questions we get asked a ton: Should I be on multiple platforms? and How do I manage multiple platforms? Today we are tackling those questions, sharing our experiences with multiple platforms and what you need to think about before jumping on a new one. We also chat about what systems work best for us. We'd love to know what other questions you have about being on multiple platforms! Head to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?
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Have you thought about selling on Amazon? Us too! There are a lot of myths about selling on Amazon as a maker so we needed backup. Rob Schad is a successful Amazon seller and also helps sellers up their game. We are so excited to have him on the show to answer all of our Amazon questions. As a bonus, Rob will be in the Facebook group if you have more questions after the episode. See you there!
About Rob
Rob made the decision to go left when all go right and "opt out" of going to college. In a short 13 months he started a business and grew it too over 250k in revenue. Since that point he has gone on to launch multiple other ventures including another Amazon based storefront and an Amazon marketing agency. He now focuses on working with purpose driven companies sell more of their product via Amazon.
Connect with Rob
Website | Facebook
Links
Jungle Scout
Million Dollar Case Study
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn with and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
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Are you in the stage of business where the hustle feels very real?? On today's episode, we have an honest chat about whether the hustle is real or not (spoiler alert: it's not) and why hustling is not good for us or our businesses. We'd love to continue the conversation so be sure to join our Facebook group.
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn with and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
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Kit Cronk is back on the show to talk all about Kickstarter. Kit launched her line of enamel pins on Kickstarter with great success. When we talked to her on the podcast before, we had tons of questions about how to use Kickstarter to grow your business and knew we needed to have her back on. In this episode, Kit tells us why she decided to use Kickstarter and some of the things she learned along the way. She shares her top tips plus a few things to avoid. If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional product launch, then this episode is for you!
About Kit
Kit runs Kit Cronk Studio, where she designs products for book nerds and fangirls. Her products have been featured by companies like Etsy, GoodReads, Buzzfeed, and more. If you’re a total reading addict like Kit, then you need to check out her hilariously relatable mugs, cards, pins, and other awesome stuff! When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her reading ANOTHER fantasy book or watching superhero movies.
Connect with Kit
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Links
Episode 118 - Finding Your Niche
Kickstarter - FemiNerd Enamel Pin Collection
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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn with and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!
For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com
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Today is a shop talk with the lovely Annya White-Brown from NaturalAnnie Essentials. We fell in love with her island vibe on Instagram and had to have her on the show. Annie creates amazing skin care and home products from her home. She tells us about her journey as a biz owner, how shows and wholesale have helped her grow her business and why connecting with others is so important. We know you will love this conversation as much as we did!
About Annya:
Born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Annya (Annie) is no stranger to the nourishing, healing power of oils and herbs. She has always been a creative soul, with an eye for all things bright 'n' bold (can you tell by her packaging?). She also loves plants and a huge glass of wine (Merlot please!).
Annie’s first daughter Tiffany was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, and Annie turned to natural remedies to help Tiffany’s skin, as prescribed medication did not work. After trying a variety of natural butters, essential oils, and other natural oils, we finally found the remedy to her daughter’s skin issues. Essential oils and herbs are some of the most ancient and powerful remedies available, so Annie started to think about how they could be utilized in skin and hair care. Annie’s passion and knowledge grew, and in 2014 she decided to channel them into developing her unique brand. And NaturalAnnie Essentials burst into life!
Today, NaturalAnnie Essentials is your island-inspired, one-stop shop for uniquely scented, handmade soy candles and bath & body products. Woman-owned and based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, we aim to make you look, smell, and feel good!
Connect with Annya:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
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Are you too afraid to ask for reviews and testimonials? We definitely were when we started out, but they are so important! In today’s episode, we breakdown why reviews are actually really good for your business, how to deal with negative ones, and how to ask for them. For more support and encouragement from other product-based biz owners, join our Facebook group today at www.creativebizrebellion.com/join
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Mental Health is something that is rarely talked about, especially as it relates to running a business. Enter Sara McNally. Sara has a brick & mortar shop in Seattle and is on the show today sharing her own experience with anxiety while running her business. This is a candid conversation full of wisdom and honesty about a topic we feel needs to be highlighted more.
About Sara
Sara McNally is the owner of Constellation & Co, a letterpress stationery company and brick & mortar gift shop located in the Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal.
Constellation & Co uses the power of words and the magic of snail mail to connect people and make us all feel less alone.
Our line of cards and gifts are inspired by the events and occasions in life that are made sweet by close, honest relationships. Our work as Constellation & Co. is built for sharing joy and holding our loved ones close in the middle of pain.
When Sara’s not working at the shop, she’s sending snail mail to her loved ones, buying copious amounts of fountain pens, and spending time with her husband and son.
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Summer is here! So how are you using your "down time?" We love to use the slow season to get our shops and ourselves ready for the Fall and Holiday hustle. To help you out, we even have a free mini course called the Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge!
This free course will help you make a plan and stay focused during the summer and you can grab it here.
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As product makers, artists and designers, we often start out trying to make something for everyone, but there is a lot of power in niching down. Enter Kit Cronk. After finding her niche, Kit has created a flourishing brand with an active customer base. We are so excited to have her on the show to share her journey and the value she has found in taking the time to discover her true niche.
About Kit
Kit runs Kit Cronk Studio, where she designs products for book nerds and fangirls. Her products have been featured by companies like Etsy, GoodReads, Buzzfeed, and more. If you’re a total reading addict like Kit, then you need to check out her hilariously relatable mugs, cards, pins, and other awesome stuff! When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her reading ANOTHER fantasy book or watching superhero movies.
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Links
Episode 60 - Shop Talk with Jordandene
Episode 72 - Nailing Down Your Target Audience
Episode 103 - Creating a Brand That Lasts
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Taking a product from idea to the shelves can be daunting especially if it has to be manufactured. We wanted to talk to someone who has been in the trenches so on today's episode we are chatting with Nicole Ketchum of Hey Girl Decor. Nicole tells us all about how her chandeliers came to be and the process it took to get them manufactured overseas.
About Nicole
Hi I'm Nicole, Founder and Designer of Hey Girl Decor, formally Chandelier By NK. Hey Girl Decor is a modern acrylic decor company — founded in 2014.
It started as an idea to create an easy, chic chandelier without lights. The idea of making a chandelier and then flipping it on it’s head and redefining it was so much fun!
Our mission statement is simple: We take designing seriously — but don’t think decor should be serious.
We are currently scaling our brand, with the goal of retailers for licensing opportunities, and rolling out a new name and logo next week.
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Website | Instagram | Pinterest
Links
Episode 56 - Simplifying Manufacturing and Business with Emily Ley
Episode 99 - Shop Talk with Meg Sutton of Belle & Union
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Do you sell your products at local markets or are thinking about starting to sell at craft shows? Then this podcast episode is for you! Kelly’s new thing is doing local shows so we are breaking down everything she has learned since starting this adventure. This is a two part episode so be listen to part 1! In today’s part 2, we talk all about what to take with you the day of and some things you need to think about when you are at the show.
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Do you sell your products at local markets or are thinking about starting to sell at craft shows? Then this podcast episode is for you! Kelly’s new thing is doing local shows so we are breaking down everything she has learned since starting this adventure. This is a two-part episode so be sure to stay tuned! In today’s part 1, we talk all about how to find local shows and what you need to think about when adding them to your schedule.
Links:
Kelly’s Mailchimp Course: Creative Mailchimp Templates
Studio Aubé
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We hear that we need to think about SEO but what the heck is it? Today we have Melissa McGraw from the Creative Potential on the show to walk us through what SEO is, why it’s important to us and how to use it. This episode is full of information and tips so be sure to take notes!
Links:
Melissa’s Free Guide: 4 Simple Steps to Getting on Your Website on the 1st Page of Google
Melissa’s Services
About Melissa:
So you’ve created this amazing, life-improving product or service, and now you need to bring in the eyeballs (and credit card digits) to actually BUY IT. Well, Melissa McGraw is the SEO wizard that is bringing all of her big-brand experience (Amazon) to help creative entrepreneurs and small business owners boost their online presence and get the traffic their website deserves.
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Website | Instagram | Free Resources
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Hey Rebels! So if you listened to Episode 105, you hear us talk about our harrowing end to 2018. Many of you have been asking for an update about Kelly and here it is!
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Craft show season is upon us, so we wanted to throw it back to Episode 23 with Paige Poppe. Paige Poppe came on the show and talked all about getting involved in your local scene! Paige is an amazing artist from Arizona who has a recognized online brand, but also has this whole local craft/art show thing down to a science! We hope you enjoy this throwback episode!
Here is a little more about Paige:
Paige Poppe is an Arizona native, currently living + working as a full-time artist in the Valley. Painting every day in Scottsdale, she is surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran desert. She works in watercolor + acrylic, painting the desert landscape and botanicals as her subject matter.
Paige is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and holds her Bachelor of Architecture degree. This has left her with a great appreciation for sketching + working in analog, but her digital skills, including proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, allow her to work digitally, create mockups, and clearly communicate ideas with clients.
Paige is proud to connect with her local community by participating in several local art markets and including Phoenix Flea, the Tempe Arts Festival, and an art installation at Cartel Coffee. She has collaborated on exclusive designs with local apparel brand Overthrow Clothing, and shared her work at events at Madewell Fashion Square and West Elm Kierland. Her work can also be found at several retail boutiques including MADE Art in downtown Phoenix and !Viva! Paso in Paso Robles, CA.
Her painting and design work extends to her own products, wedding stationery design, branding and packaging for small businesses, design work for Phoenix Flea marketing, and large scale painting commissions for clients.
We told you she rocks! She also mentioned some great resources on the show that we wanted to link below.
6 foot folding table*
4 foot folding table*
PayPal credit card reader - point of sale system*
Dolly/rolling hand truck for loading in display*
Display Racks
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wudls?ref=l2-shopheader-name
"10 Tips for Selling at Art/Craft Shows" Video by Paige Poppe
http://www.paigepoppe.com/blog/2015/4/29/10-tips-for-selling-at-artcraft-shows?rq=10%20tips
- Any link marked with an “*” is an affiliate link and Paige Poppe will receive a commission if purchased, however these are the items that she uses and recommends.
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Today we’re throwing it back to Episode 73 where we talk all about email marketing, how to get it done, and what to email about. This conversation really helped us make a plan and we hope it helps you too!
Links:
Mailchimp
Kelly’s Mailchimp Course: Creative Mailchimp Templates
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Email marketing. You know you should do it but just are not sure what emails are best to send to customers. Today on the show we have Katie Salmon to talk about email marketing but more specifically, doing it on autopilot. You are going to want paper and pen because Katie walks us through exactly which emails you need to be sending and how!
Links:
Kelly’s Mailchimp Course: Creative Mailchimp Templates
Shop Pop
7 Email Design Tips
About Katie:
Katie Salmon (SAL-min, FYI) is a product marketing strategist for shop owners and makers. In short, she helps people sell stuff.
Katie believes “marketing gurus” have overcomplicated marketing, so she loves helping shop owners design easy and repeatable strategies to drive sales.
She serves her clients through her “done-for-you” agency, Katie Does Marketing, and her new template store Shop Pop (coming soon March 2019!)
When she’s not on the Internet, she’s watching a true crime doc with her husband Brennen and disobedient dog Georgia.
If you're looking for more of my "story," then here's a brief intro: http://www.katiedoesmarketing.com/about/!
Connect with Katie:
Website | Instagram
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Have you thought about teaching but just don't know if you should do it? Today we are tackling the teaching mindset and how to start believing in your abilities to teach. To help us out with this, we have Rebeca Tracy from The Uncaged Life. If you have ever thought about teaching, this is such a great episode to give you the boost you need.
Links:
Episode 108 - Out of the Box Revenue Streams
About Rebecca:
Rebecca Tracey is the head/only honcho at The Uncaged Life where she works with online business owners to get clear on their brand message, create packages that sell, and helps them learn what it actually takes to get and keep clients in this crazy online world (all while working from home with no pants on). Rebecca runs a free online community of over 10k solopreneurs. She started her business while living in a van, and loves rock climbing and riding her bike around Toronto with her dog Rhubarb on her back.
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Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Rebels, we know the feeling. You are working day in and day out but feel like you are not getting anywhere and that's because you are spending too much time working in your business and not working on it. Today, we are talking about some of our frustrations and how we make time to work on our business and propel it forward.
Links:
Making Time for What Matters
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Customer service is SO important, but often overlooked. Today on the podcast, we are chatting with Catherine of Kitty Meow Boutique all about customer service: why it's important and how you can provide amazing customer service without breaking the bank. Be sure to download Catherine's Customer Service 101 Hacksheet here!
About Catherine:
Catherine Hildner is the creator, designer and heart and soul behind Kitty Meow Boutique. At Kitty Meow you can shop beautifully designed paper & party goodies based on your mood, witty or sweet. Whether you're looking for something witty and even a little rude, or prefer sweet sentiments, she's got you. You can snag these products on the KMB site or at an ever expanding list of retail shops nationwide. Catherine is also a wife, momma to two gorgeous little ladies, anchor-loving philanthropist, and self-proclaimed Customer Service Queen. She's dedicated to bringing a little personality to the party and sharing what she knows with other creatives.
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Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest |
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It’s important to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket! Today, we are going to be chatting all about diversifying revenue streams without spreading yourself too thin. We’re going to talk about why it’s important and how to do it without making your life too crazy!
Links:
NY Now
Faire
Stockabl
Teachable
Skillshare
Lynda
Creativelive
Creative Market
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The hustle is real when you are starting a creative business and it’s especially true when your business is a side hustle! On today's episode, we are chatting with Sarah Roberson Cummings of The Redheaded Camel about her journey through the hustle. Sarah tells us about starting her business in college and what life looks like now that her side hustle is a full-time gig.
About Sarah:
Sarah Roberson Cummings is a sprinkle-loving, joy-filled believer that our words can change the world. She creates colorful and happy art and home decor that inspires women in all seasons of life to live joyfully and celebrate often. When she's not creating, you can find Sarah baking a batch of homemade cookies, traveling with her better half, or curled up on the sofa with a good book.
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Do you know what "fair trade" is? Molly Stillman is on the show today to help us understand fair trade and it's importance. We also chat with Molly about how you can start making a difference, no matter how big or small, with your business.
Links:
Business with Purpose Podcast EP 104: Kelly Parker Smith, Hello World Paper
Episode 99 - Shop Talk with Meg Sutton of Belle & Union
Ethical Brand Directory
Business with Purpose Podcast EP 110: How to Know if a Brand is Ethical
About Molly:
Molly Stillman is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, a life and style blog started in 2007, and the host of the Business with Purpose podcast. Her true passion lies in helping inspire women to know that they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Molly has had the honor of collaborating with brands such as Stitch Fix, Target, Elegantees, The Root Collective, Sseko Designs, Noonday Collection, and more. She is honored to have been featured in such publications and media as US News & World Report, Scary Mommy, The 700 Club, Cary Magazine, and was named as one of “the Carolina’s 75 Most Stylish People” by Carolina STYLE Magazine. She is a wife to John, mama to Lilly and Amos, dog mom to Tater and Audrey, a loud laugher, lover of Jesus, Diet Coke and all of the Chipotle burritos. You can find her on the internets at stillbeingmolly.com.
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Happy New Year rebels! 2019 is here and before we move forward, we want to reflect on last year, particularly last December and the craziness that stopped us in our tracks. Our year did not go the way we wanted so on this episode, we let you in on our lives and how we are moving forward, setting intentions, and easing into 2019.
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We are getting ready to take a break for the holidays, but first, listen in on our reflections of 2018 and what we are looking forward to in 2019! Kelly even shares some baking tips. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and we will be back in mid-January of 2019!
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Branding. I know what you are thinking . . . logos. But, branding is so much more than a logo! In today's episode, we share our thoughts on creating a brand that lasts and how you can start to work on this without getting overwhelmed! Come join us in our Facebook group to continue the conversation!
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After we read Amber Rae's book “Choose Wonder Over Worry”, we had to have her on the podcast! On today's episode, we chat with Amber about worry and how that relates to our creative lives. If you have ever had a doubt or fear to work through, this episode is for you!
About Amber:
Called “A Millennial Motivator" by Fortune and "The Brené Brown of Wonder” by Mind Body Green, Amber Rae is an author and artist that advocates for creativity, personal growth, and emotional wellness.
Her book, "Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential" (Macmillan) is a guide to navigate life’s challenges—projects that fail, imposter syndrome, feeling envious or anxious or stuck—all of those, “Am I good enough? Who am I to do this? What if I fail?” moments.
Her writing and speaking blends raw and relatable stories with actionable aha! moments, and has reached over 5MM people in 195 countries. She’s motivated audience at companies like Kate Spade, Lululemon, and charity: water to create beyond fear, and she’s advised leaders at companies like Adobe, IDEO, Google, Facebook, and Apple.
As an artist, she use art as a vehicle to normalize emotions and help us feel less alone. She’s created interactive and public art exhibitions in twenty countries across the globe.
Formerly, as Seth Godin’s “Chief Evangelist,” she helped him launch six best-selling books, and worked with brands like Apple, Dove, and Kimberly-Clarke on their global marketing campaigns.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NY Mag, ABC World News, Forbes, TIME, Fast Company, Fortune, Inc., BBC, Mind Body Green, and Tim Ferriss's blog. She lives in Brooklyn, New York (and around the world) with her fiancé, Farhad.
Connect with Amber:
Website | Book | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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In this episode, Caroline and Kelly talk all about discounts-Should you or should you not give them and if so, what types of discounts should you offer?
Caroline and Kelly share their ways of how they use discounts, what types of discount codes they use and who they offer them to!
Percentage discounts
Caroline and Kelly talk about the different types of percentage discounts they give to their customers! Etsy shop owners, this can be set up automatically for your customers! Caroline and Kelly talk about the all the ways they offer discount codes for repeat buyers, new orders, holidays, anniversaries and through newsletters!
What's better??? Free Shipping or discounts?? Find out what Kelly has learned about free shipping and why it may be better than offering a discount! I mean, who doesn’t love free shipping!
I think when you offer discounts too much it devalues your product-Caroline
For small businesses it is not a good strategy-Caroline
Make it a treat, make it special-Kelly
Just be careful on how you are using them and how your customers perceive them.
Advantages for using them:
So what are the advantages of using them? Think about ways how you can use it to upsell or increase your cart! Maybe if they buy a certain amount of a product, they get something for free?? You need to do what works for you! Find out how Caroline and Kelly take advantage of using discount codes!
Giveaways: Caroline and Kelly talk all about whether or not you should be doing giveaways. Giving away a product for free gets people to your shop, but most importantly, you must keep it brand related. Ever try loop giveaways??! Maybe now is the time! Just make sure it all ties in with brand, vision and mission of your company. Find out what big giveaways/discounts Kelly and Caroline plan on doing this November!
Giveaways can be really fun-Kelly
One of Kelly’s Favorite Podcast: Sean McCabe
Exclusives:
Something special for those certain lines of people that follow you to get them more involved in your company.
Holiday Giveaways:
What types of discounts are you going to do for your biz?! Caroline and Kelly talk about what they plan on doing for their holiday giveaways for their shop!
People love free! Think about your discounts and how to use them effectively! Try some new things!
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On today's shop talk, we are chatting with Janssen Bradshaw of London Littles. Janssen shares how she and her husband started their line of children's rain boots and dove into the manufacturing process. She also shares how she's curated her beautiful Instagram feed and cultivated her following.
About Janssen:
Janssen is the creator of London Littles, a line of children's rain boots designed to inspire adventure and exploration. Inspired by their time living in London, and the curiosity and excitement of their own little girls, she and her husband created London Littles to capture the magic of childhood. Janssen and her husband live with their daughters in Utah where Janssen, a former children's librarian, always has all her library cards maxed out.
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Website | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
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Bonus Episode - Boss Project Summit with Abigail and Emylee of the Think Creative Collective
On today's special bonus episode, we have Abigail and Emylee of the Think Creative Collective to talk all about their new project the Boss Project Summit. We are so excited to be breakout speakers for this Free online summit. Head to creativebizrebellion.com/bossproject to grab your ticket.
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Happy 100 episodes! We can not believe we are here at 100 episodes and over 2 years dedicated to this podcast. This has truly been a labor of love and we wouldn't be here without you, our listeners. We are so honored to be a part of your biz journey and can not wait for 100 more!
Special Thanks To:
Kristina Hoover, Kristina Hoover Fine Art
Lauren Ibach, Lauren Ibach
Anna, Designs by Patterson
Dorothy Collier, Dorothy Art & Positively Creative
Jennifer Hadley-White, Dry Wit Goods
Ashlee Fritz, ALF Art & Calligraphy
Maria Marbach, 90 West
Rosanna Diggs, Rosanna Diggs
Carley Wolski, Carley Rose The Label
Lauren, Rose Paper Press
Christine Walsh, Alpha Graphics
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Meg Sutton of Belle & Union is chatting with us today about how she started her business and created her own supply chains to have her products made in the USA. We also chat about how Meg started in wholesale and what made her decide to open a Brick and Mortar shop. This episode is full of wisdom about knowing your products value, knowing your numbers and staying true to your brand.
About Meg:
Meg Sutton is the boss lady and doodler behind Belle & Union, a company that sells letterpress printed cards, art prints, southern-inspired wrappings, and hand-crafted artisan goods brimming with vintage wit and wisdom that tote a bit of a foodie twist - all 100% made in the USA. Meg started the business in 2012 after falling in love with letterpress while working in a boutique shop.
Belle & Union launched their first brick and mortar store in San Antonio, Texas, in July 2018. The shop houses the working studio as well as offers creative workshops across a variety of subject matters. Meg values encouraging people to slow down and enjoy the sweet moments in life, gathered ’round a table filled with smiles and laughter.
When she's not doodling or coming up with Belle & Union's next great product, you can find her sipping chai tea, chasing her pup with her husband, and curling up with a good book.
Belle & Union’s products have been featured in Country Living, Rachael Ray, Southern Weddings, Southern Living, Southern Lady, and Oh So Beautiful Paper. Meg has been interviewed on KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Proof to Product podcast, and more.
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Does your audience know the value of your product? Well they should and it's up to you to share it! Today on the show, we are talking about why educating your audience about value is important and how to do it.
Links:
Episode 95 - Five Ways to Maximize Every Holiday Sale
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Today's shop talk is all about selling a unique product. We are chatting with Sarah from Holl & Lane Magazine all about the indie magazine publishing world, the process for producing a magazine and why it's important to connect with your customers on a personal level when selling your product.
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About Sarah:
Sarah Hartley is the creator and editor in chief of Holl & Lane Magazine, a magazine dedicated to showcasing real life from real women. Searching for a magazine that featured honest life in a beautiful way, that would give women a voice and a platform, Sarah set out to create that magazine. She publishes stories on infertility, miscarriage, mental health, body image, self-care, love and loss, and so much more. She wants to show women that they are not alone. She is also a wife to Brandon, a mom to Henry and Harrison, and lives near Pittsburgh, PA. In her (minimal) spare time, she loves to read, have dance parties with her son, and enjoy a beer with her husband at the end of a long week.
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Have you wanted to work with a printer but been overwhelmed? Well, today we are chatting with Christine Walsh, a printer, to talk about some common mistakes and misconceptions designers have when working with a printer. Christine also gives us some great tips to make our time with a printer successful and not at all scary!
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About Christine:
Christine was born and raised in upstate NY and moved to Maryland to finish college and ended up staying, getting married and having children. Although she attended one year of art school, her background is IT management and worked with legislators in Annapolis at the General Assembly. Her husband was the attorney for the then owner of Alpha Graphics and she wanted to retire but didn’t want to let go of her long time employees of over 25 years so with his suggestion to her was to put in an offer to buy the business 12 years ago and she accepted. Christine learned the “Alpha way” from the employees and now teaches that way to her current employees. She employs mostly artists from the renown and local Maryland Institute College of Art as it takes a special person with artistic and color skills to create and fabricate her custom work. She has 7 employees, including herself and will be expanding in the next month or so to include some part time employees for production. Her company is located in the historic Woodberry area of Baltimore, Maryland. Christine is also the founder of Bmore Cake & Whiskey, a women only networking event she and her partner, Stephanie Bradshaw put on every quarter.
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Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Linkedin | Phone: 410.727.1400
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The holidays are upon us shop owners and it's time to make some plans! Today, we are chatting about how to maximize your holiday sales and the simple, yet important things you can do to turn your holiday customers into repeat shoppers! We even chat about how to automate some of these things to make life easier as you get busier. Be sure to jump in the Facebook group and let us know what your plans are for the holidays!
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Erin Shebish of With Wit & Wisdom is on the show today to chat about how we know when to take our hobby to a business. Many of our businesses started as hobbies, but how do we know when it's time to level up? Let's dive in!
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About Erin:
Erin Shebish is a certified success mindset coach for budding online business owners. She takes great pride in equipping ambitious women with the confidence and know how to reach their version of success. When she’s not working, you can often find her home with her husband and 3 sons in Lititz, PA. She loves reading, sweet tea, and cats. Her husband and sons will confirm that she’s also a workaholic that sometimes talks in her sleep about making videos.
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Website | Instagram | Podcast
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Erin Dollar of Cotton and Flax is on the show today for a shop talk! We are chatting about how she decided to start licensing her work, making smart decisions during product development and how we get all the things done. If you’ve thought about expanding your revenue streams, this one is for you!
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About Erin:
Erin Dollar is a surface pattern designer, and founder of Cotton & Flax, a collection of modern textile home decor that is designed and manufactured in California. Erin's work has been sold in 100+ retail shops, from indie boutiques, to large mass-market retailers like West Elm, CB2, and Need Supply. She has expanded her design portfolio through collaborations with brands like Robert Kaufman Fabrics, where her designs take on new life in the hands of modern crafters.
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Website | Instagram | Facebook
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How do you stay sane through the craziness of life and business? Today, we have 10 ways that we keep sane with everything from exercise to planning, reading and resting and all that is in between.
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Yoga with Adriene
Sun Basket
Trello
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Hey Rebels! In this throwback episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about rolling with the punches and staying positive while running your biz! Don’t let changes freak you out! Caroline and Kelly are here to help! Most important, you really need to be a positive part of the community! The Ecommerce world is always changing. Changes are a part of life and will continue to happen -- embrace the changes! If a platform makes a change, ask for help! The best advice is to go directly to the source. Ask yourself how you can make your shop better with the new changes. Be sure you are on the inside of the platform you belong to! Sometimes our shops take a big hit from changes, but we have to work through the changes, figure out how you can fix it, and bounce back. Stay positive rebels, complaining is not the solution!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
Always have a positive attitude, keep your eyes forward and keep going - Kelly
No matter what platform you’re on, you have to put in the work - Caroline
Instead of fighting changes, use those changes to grow & evolve your business - Caroline
When a platform makes a change, take a deep breath and take 15 min - Kelly
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We are back with Part 2 with Kiffanie Stahle. If you missed part 1, go here and listen. In Part 2, we are tackling what to do if you are copied. This is an important conversation about legalities, kindness and how to treat other artists. Be sure to connect with Kiffanie on her Facebook page for her live videos!
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About Kiffanie:
Hi! I’m Kiffanie Stahle, but you can call me Kiff.
I’m the friendly legal eagle behind the artist’s J.D.
I’m also a photographer, fellow creative business owner, and lawyer living in Oakland, California. The law fascinates me. That’s the reason I went to law school, started my own law practice, and love practicing law.
If you hand me a contract, I’ll go off in a corner, read it, and break down all the things wrong with it. In my free time, I’ll perform a Google search on different kinds of contracts to learn how other attorneys structure them and figure out what not to do. (Yep, I’m a nerd.) I also spend hours translating contracts from legalese to regular ol’ English to help my clients.
What makes me different than most lawyers, is that what started as a fun hobby has grown to define who I am and how I interact with the world. That little hobby is photography. I started taking photographs way back when shooting film was the only option. Back then I used a Brownie camera, but now I’ve graduated to a mix of film and digital cameras.
I still try to take photographs every day. But since 2011 I’ve also been helping artists and creative entrepreneurs in my law practice. Practicing law has solidified my passion for teaching the creative community about the law. And providing you resources that empower you to tackle and understand the legal aspects of your creative business.
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Let's get legal, rebels! In today's Part 1 chat with Kiffanie Stahle, we are chatting about what exactly a copyright is. Kiffanie breaks it down for us and helps us understand when to file for a copyright. Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 next week when we tackle what to do if you are copied.
Have you joined our Facebook group yet? We've worked hard to create an awesome space for Product Based Biz Owners who are ready to rock! We don't bite so come join us!
About Kiffanie:
Hi! I’m Kiffanie Stahle, but you can call me Kiff.
I’m the friendly legal eagle behind the artist’s J.D.
I’m also a photographer, fellow creative business owner, and lawyer living in Oakland, California. The law fascinates me. That’s the reason I went to law school, started my own law practice, and love practicing law.
If you hand me a contract, I’ll go off in a corner, read it, and break down all the things wrong with it. In my free time, I’ll perform a Google search on different kinds of contracts to learn how other attorneys structure them and figure out what not to do. (Yep, I’m a nerd.) I also spend hours translating contracts from legalese to regular ol’ English to help my clients.
What makes me different than most lawyers, is that what started as a fun hobby has grown to define who I am and how I interact with the world. That little hobby is photography. I started taking photographs way back when shooting film was the only option. Back then I used a Brownie camera, but now I’ve graduated to a mix of film and digital cameras.
I still try to take photographs every day. But since 2011 I’ve also been helping artists and creative entrepreneurs in my law practice. Practicing law has solidified my passion for teaching the creative community about the law. And providing you resources that empower you to tackle and understand the legal aspects of your creative business.
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Today's episode is continuing our conversation on productivity. We chat about planners, the assistants in our phones and how we stay focused. Come join us in the Facebook group and tell us how you stay productive!
Did you know that every month, we are hosting some amazing workshops? From marketing, PR, wholesale and more and this month’s will be just as epic! Head to Creative Rebel Base to stay in the know!
Links:
Calm app
Focus google extension
Trello
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Let's talk productivity! How do we stay productive and on task? Well let's chat. From to do lists to keeping our minds on track, we chat about it all. There is even a lively conversation about email organization. We'd love to hear your productivity tips! Come share in the Facebook group. And stay tuned for part 2!
Did you know that every month, we are hosting some amazing workshops? From marketing, PR, wholesale and more and this month’s will be just as epic! Head to Creative Rebel Base to stay in the know!
Links:
Episode 83 – Shop Talk With Shunta Grant Of Because Of Zoe
Episode 81 - How to Unplug
Trello
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Ready to chat productivity? Well today we have Jenna from Workspacery to chat all about how to be productive in your business. Jenna has some great tips about prioritization and how to create a space that you can be productive in. Be sure to check out her website for all her products that promote productivity.
Are you intimidated by PR? Do you want to see your name and products out there but don't know where to start? We hosted a live workshop with Brittney Lynn on June 27th, and you can view the replay here! In this workshop, we are talking all about PR for products and arming you with the tools to get some PR. Catch the replay of the workshop along with all the slides and the accompanying mini-workbook right here!
About Jenna:
I'm Jenna, the gal behind Workspacery, and I am so thrilled you're here! I believe wholeheartedly that your surroundings influence your energy, inspiration, and productivity every single day — meaning a well-designed workspace is essential for doing your best work and feeling great while doing it.
Here at Workspacery, I want to help you create a workspace that inspires your best self while you're working, emailing, creating, and connecting. Whether you have a chance to peruse the ready-made shop, order custom products for your own company or event, or work with me one-on-one for workspace styling and content creation, it's my every hope and intention that you walk away with new tools and inspiration for creating a more positive, energizing workspace.
Connect with Jenna:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Links:
Daily Priorities Notepad
Content Planner
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Hey rebels! Ever wondered what we do all day? Well in this episode, we give you an inside peek to our days and how we manage our crazy schedules. We chat about working with kids, how Caroline homeschools and works and how “superfocus time” and prioritizing your to-dos is mega important.
Quote Love
Be the kind of person who gets up in the mornings. - Caroline
You do what you have to do. - Kelly
Don’t feel guilty about taking a break! - Kelly
Whatever stage your business is in, it has to work for your life. - Caroline
You can do more work in less time. - Kelly
Are you intimidated by PR? Do you want to see your name and products out there but don't know where to start? We hosted a live workshop with Brittney Lynn on June 27th, and you can view the replay here! In this workshop, we are talking all about PR for products and arming you with the tools to get some PR. Catch the replay of the workshop along with all the slides and the accompanying mini-workbook right here!
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Brittney, we talk about why it is important to have your ducks in a row before you begin pitching. We talk about how to search for places to pitch to and what your pitch should look like. If you missed the first part of our conversation, click here & don’t forget to watch the replay of our PR for products workshop with Brittney Lynn!
Are you intimidated by PR? Do you want to see your name and products out there but don't know where to start? We hosted a live workshop with Brittney Lynn on June 27th, and you can view the replay here! In this workshop, we are talking all about PR for products and arming you with the tools to get some PR. Catch the replay of the workshop along with all the slides and the accompanying mini-workbook right here!
About Brittney:
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
Connect with Brittney:
Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Links:
Hunter.io
Episode 72 - Nailing Down Your Target Audience
Pitch Templates from Brittney Lynn
Boomerang
Canned Responses for Gmail
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In part 1 of our convo with Brittney, we chat about what PR is, why you need it and why you need to think beyond your product when pitching yourself. Brittney even shares her favorite tools to take the fear out of pitching. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 and grab your spot in our PR for products workshop!
Are you intimidated by PR? Do you want to see your name and products out there but don't know where to start? We are hosting a LIVE workshop with Brittney Lynn on June 27, 2018 at 11:00am CST. In this workshop, we are talking all about PR for products and arming you with the tools to get some PR! After June 27th, you can still catch the replay of the workshop along with all the slides and the accompanying mini-workbook right here!
About Brittney:
Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.
She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.
Connect with Brittney:
Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Links:
Pitch Templates from Brittney Lynn
Boomerang
Canned Responses for Gmail
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Summer is here! So how are you using your "down time?" We love to use the slow season to get our shops and ourselves ready for the Fall and Holiday hustle. To help you out, we even have a free mini course called the Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge!
This free course will help you make a plan and stay focused during the summer and you can grab it here. We will also be doing an Instagram challenge so be sure to check that out!
Are you intimidated by PR? Do you want to see your name and products out there but don't know where to start? We are hosting a LIVE workshop with Brittney Lynn on June 27, 2018 at 11:00am CST. In this workshop, we are talking all about PR for products and arming you with the tools to get some PR! After June 27th, you can still catch the replay of the workshop along with all the slides and the accompanying mini-workbook right here!
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Hey Rebels! Today's Shop Talk is a special one! We have Shunta Grant from Because of Zoe and we talk all about how she started and grew her bow business from Instagram to a website and thriving Facebook community. We also chat about how she is embracing her maternity leave and what kind of legacy you want to leave as a business owner and parent. We connected so much with Shunta and her story and we know you will too!
About Shunta:
Shunta Grant is the creator of Because of Zoe Designs, host of the Business, Life & Joy podcast, and business educator specializing in teaching women how to get on the other side of busy. Shunta teaches how to focus on less to accomplish more and how to take your grand ideas and break them down into quarterly, monthly and weekly goals through her Spring Forward workshop and signature training program, Peace, Pace, Progress. Having left the practice of law for full-time entrepreneurship, Shunta is an ardent advocate for enterprising women who want to take control of their lives by turning their talents and abilities into satisfying and profitable businesses. When Shunta isn’t helping women become joyfully productive, she can be found reading a good book, taking a class at the gym or walking the aisles of Target and TJ Maxx with her daughter, Zoe. If you want to build a business and life on the other side of busy, join Shunta at shuntagrant.com to get the party started!
Connect with Shunta:
Website | Instagram | Podcast | Peace, Pace, Progress
Links:
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
Spring Forward Workshop with code “REBEL”
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Have you ever wondered if Print on Demand and dropshipping was for you and your business? We did too, so we called on Amy of Paperfinch Design to chat with us about how she runs a successful business incorporating dropshipping and even how she has grown her wholesale business. Take notes and be sure to grab her dropshipping PDF!
About Amy:
Amy with Paperfinch Design is a wanderlusty artist who creates travel-inspired art prints and gift products. With over 7 years experience, Amy has been featured on websites like Fodor's, People, Good Housekeeping, Kohl's, and HGTV's Instagram account.
She just debuted at the 2018 National Stationery Show and also loves helping other small businesses learn to launch a product line, weatherproof their business, and scale their business to its fullest potential. She and her family just moved to the beach… just because.
Amy fully believes that life is a daring adventure and wants to help you celebrate yours.
Connect with Amy:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Links:
Dropshipping PDF
Order Desk
Shipstation
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Do you feel like you are on your phone or computer all the time? We do too! So we decided to chat about why unplugging is important and how we do it!. It’s definitely a learning process but we feel it’s such an important topic for us online biz owners.
Links:
Space App
Hey! Did you know that each month we present a live workshop? Sure do! We've covered Finances, Marketing, and even Wholesale! You can grab replays and catch new workshops at creativerebelbase.com
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Today we continue our chat with Kristin Wilson of Society for Creative Founders about Planning a Product Launch. In this episode we talk about using Brand Reps or ambassadors, email marketing, and social media when planning your product launch. This is just FULL of invaluable tips so be sure to take notes!
About Kristin:
Kristin Wilson is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for teaching fellow business owners and designing for couples. As the owner of the Society for Creative Founders, she works closely with artists, makers, and designers to help them to grow their business, educating women in an online community, through monthly classes, and with in-person events. Falling in love with all things paper when she first started her entrepreneurial journey in 2010, she also designs bespoke wedding collections for forever sweethearts as the founder and designer for Grace and Serendipity. She is a wife and a mom to three, who believes that everything happens for a reason and life is meant to be celebrated. On any given day, you can find her with reheated coffee in hand and a classical playlist humming softly in the background, wholeheartedly pursuing the adventures that life places into her path.
Connect with Kristin & Society for Creative Founders:
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Connect with Kristin & Grace and Serendipity:
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Links:
Episode 74 - Shop Talk with Annie Cooper from Nomies
Planoly
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In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Kristin Wilson of Society for Creative Founders. Kristin is helping us talk about how to plan a product launch. We talk about determining who you are launching to and how to look at your calendar when you start planning. Be sure to listen in next week for part 2!
About Kristin:
Hi! I’m Kristin Wilson, the owner of the Society for Creative Founders. I began with a career in education, starting a wedding business on the side in 2010. A month after my daughter was born in 2012, I took my business full-time so that I could be at home raising her while building a business I absolutely loved.
However, while I loved what I was doing, it was lonely. Going from being surrounded by people to suddenly being all by yourself was hard, and it was frustrating trying to learn through a lot of googling as I learned to learn the things I knew I needed to, in order to grow my business well. One evening, when one of those fateful Google searches landed me upon the Society for Creative Founders website (which at the time was known as Stationery Academy), I knew that this was different.
Everything changed for me when I took the leap and first walked into the Conference in 2015. I found myself surrounded by like-minded creatives who were all encouraging, inspiring, and most of all, a community of women where I felt like I was home. Since attending the Conference, the majority of my custom wedding stationery business which I still run separately from SCF has been molded by what is taught and what I have learned through the Society for Creative Founders, and I fully believe that what we teach here can help you wherever you are in your journey.
Connect with Kristin:
Website | Society for Creative Founders Community | Instagram | Pinterest | Blog
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Hey Rebels! Today Caroline is flying solo with a life update and some tips on how to keep your business going when life gets crazy. She talks about how she kept her business going and growing while her crazy cross country move happened.
Links:
Creative Biz Rebellion Episode 36 - Shifting in Your Business
Hey! Did you know that each month we present a live workshop? Sure do! We've covered Finances, Marketing, and even Wholesale! You can grab replays and catch new workshops at creativerebelbase.com
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Hey Rebels! As Caroline gets settled in Colorado, we wanted to bring you one of our favorite conversations about wholesale and how to know if it's for you. Emily Ley is Founder and Creative Director of Emily Ley Paper & Gifts. She is also the creator of the bestselling Simplified Planner - a daily agenda for what matters most - and author of "Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy." Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Emily graduated from the University of West Florida with degrees in English, creative writing, and public administration. She would later become the executive director of the city ballet. From there, she worked in nonprofit management and public relations before launching her brand in 2008. Emily has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as being named a Top 10 Designer to Watch in 2015 by Stationery Trends Magazine. Emily lives with her husband and three children in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please
visit www.EmilyLey.com.
Quote Love From Emily Ley:
“Eventually we got to that sweet spot”
“A sell out is not a bad thing”
“It’s crazy to see what taking a leap of faith will do”
Connect with Emily:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Links:
Playbook
Use Code: REBEL25-FOR 25% OFF
Emily’s New Book -Open for Pre-Order: A Simplified Life
Are you thinking about selling your products wholesale? Maybe you have a couple of retailers but want to grow. If so, our Selling Wholesale Workshop is for you! This workshop hosted by Kelly and Caroline of the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast will cover what you need to think about before, during and after you sell wholesale! To purchase the course or get more information: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/wholesaleworkshop
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In today's shop talk, Kelly is chatting with Kelley from Candelles all about her experience growing her business with wholesale. She shares some great tips about finding retailers and creating lasting relationships with stores. This is a great first hand account of building a business with wholesale!
About Kelley:
I’m Kelley, co-owner of Candelles and passionate supporter of small business. I’ve been hand-pouring and selling soy candles with my fiancé for five years now and it gets sweeter every year! When I’m not working, you’ll find me doodling, traveling, going to concerts, and asking to pet your dog.
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Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Links:
Kelley’s Product Business Consulting Agency: Sprout & Thrive
Are you interested in accountability groups for product based business owners? Duh. Of course you are! Its every shop owners dream to have a group of other shop owners in their corner! We ALL want and need this camaraderie and collaboration! Join us, Kelly & Caroline, from the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast, for monthly discussions around topics that are specific to product based business owners. We will help you filter through the crap to help you and the members of your Rebel Session totally rock your product based businesses. For more details & to sign up head here: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/rebelsessions
Are you thinking about selling your products wholesale? Maybe you have a couple of retailers but want to grow. If so, our Selling Wholesale Workshop is for you! This workshop hosted by Kelly and Caroline of the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast will cover what you need to think about before, during and after you sell wholesale! To purchase the course or get more information: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/wholesaleworkshop
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On today’s episode we talked with Carolyn Keating on how to find retailers for your wholesale line, how to communicate with retailers and why it's ok to not be in every store. This was such a great convo about wholesale and presenting yourself professionally to retailers!
About Carolyn
Carolyn Keating is the owner of Wholesale for Creatives, a resource for product-based businesses who want to learn about the industry's best practices and new strategies to grow their wholesale business. Before launching Wholesale for Creatives, Carolyn spent a decade in sales with an NYC based women's accessories company where she developed and sold stationery, gifts, home decor and women's accessories to retail chains throughout the country. Her mission is to educate makers + product-based business owners about the industry’s best practices so they can strategically compete in the marketplace and avoid making costly mistakes.
Connect with Carolyn:
Website | Instagram | Pinterest
Are you thinking about selling your products wholesale? Maybe you have a couple of retailers but want to grow. If so, our Selling Wholesale Workshop is for you! This workshop hosted by Kelly and Caroline of the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast will cover what you need to think about before, during and after you sell wholesale! To purchase the course or get more information: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/wholesaleworkshop
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.kellyparkersmith.com
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Hey Rebels! We are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes all about wholesale! On this episode, we chat with Katie Hunt, the wholesale guru, to tell you all about the ins and outs of wholesale. You don’t want to miss this one!
About Katie
Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.
Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The Savvy Experience, Seanwes Conference, Be Sage Conference, Unique Camp, and Makers Nation. She frequently speaks about strategies for creating a product line, selling wholesale, business planning and the importance of community for entrepreneurs.
Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies.
Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing. Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business and a strong desire to help others succeed.
Connect with Katie:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Courses
Links:
Issuu.com: wholesale catalogue
Genius Scan App
Stitch Labs: inventory management
Quickbooks
Convertkit
Mailchimp
Shipstation
Podio
Insightly
Quote Love From Katie Hunt
Focus on your product first.
Variety keeps the company coming back!
Always communicate clearly with your buyers.
Function over fashion is critical when shipping your orders.
Are you thinking about selling your products wholesale? Maybe you have a couple of retailers but want to grow. If so, our Selling Wholesale Workshop is for you! This workshop hosted by Kelly and Caroline of the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast will cover what you need to think about before, during and after you sell wholesale! To purchase the course or get more information: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/wholesaleworkshop
Follow us on instagram (Creative Biz Rebellions) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
On today's episode, we are chatting all about why it's important to pause once in a while and take a look at your shop! We want to make sure your online shop, whether it's on Etsy or another site, is working FOR you, not against you!
BONUS: Grab your own FREE shop audit worksheet here: http://creativebizrebellion.com/shopaudit/
Links:
Vela
Are you thinking about selling your products wholesale? Maybe you have a couple of retailers but want to grow. If so, our Selling Wholesale Workshop is for you! This workshop hosted by Kelly and Caroline of the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast will cover what you need to think about before, during and after you sell wholesale! To enroll in the course or get more information: https://creativebizrebellion.teachable.com/p/wholesaleworkshop
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.kellyparkersmith.com
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
On today's shop talk, we chat with Annie Cooper of Nomies! This was such a fun conversation about growing your business organically and how she used influencer marketing to grow. Annie gives tons of great tips for how to use influencers to curate an amazing Instagram feed and get your product out there.
About Annie
My name is Annie Cooper, the girl behind Nomies, the cutest baby shoes on the web. I got started making baby shoes when I was pregnant with my second baby. My family had just made a move for my husband’s career and I had decided to be home with my kids. Without my second income, I couldn’t justify buying the other expensive leather baby shoes I had bought in the past and decided to try my hand at making some myself! What had started as a way for me to dress my own baby in style soon became an object of financial necessity when my husband quit that job that moved us across the country and went back to school. Since that time, Nomies has been our sole income for our family of 5 and has blessed us in ways I never thought possible!
Connect with AnnieWebsite | Instagram | Facebook
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to be using Sudio’s Vasa Blå earphones! These wireless earphones have the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. They feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience! Plus, you get ultimate wireless freedom with up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time! Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device.
To get a discount, use our special code CREATIVEBIZ at https://www.sudio.com/us/ & get yourself a pair!
Interested? Click here for more info!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
On today’s podcast, we are talking all about email marketing, how to get it done and what to email about. This conversation really helped us make a plan and we hope it helps you too!
Links:
Mailchimp
Sign up now for the Marketing Your Product Biz Workshop on March 22nd. Don't worry, if you can't make it, a replay will be available! Head to the Creative Rebel Base to register.
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to be using Sudio’s Vasa Blå earphones! These wireless earphones have the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. They feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience! Plus, you get ultimate wireless freedom with up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time! Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device.
To get a discount, use our special code CREATIVEBIZ at https://www.sudio.com/us/ & get yourself a pair!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Do you know who your target audience is or what your customer avatar looks like? Well, in this episode we chat all about how important these things are to really focus on before you develop a marketing plan!
Sign up now for the Marketing Your Product Biz Workshop on March 22nd. Don't worry, if you can't make it, a replay will be available! Head to the Creative Rebel Base to register.
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to be using Sudio’s Vasa Blå earphones! These wireless earphones have the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. They feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience! Plus, you get ultimate wireless freedom with up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time! Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device.
To get a discount, use our special code CREATIVEBIZ at https://www.sudio.com/us/ & get yourself a pair!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you!
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YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Oh rebels, have we got an episode for you! We chatted all things Pinterest with Megan Auman and this episode is full of information and gems. Megan helps us understand how to look at Pinterest as a "brand magazine" for our product based business, to what kinds of things to pin and how to incorporate it into your marketing strategy. Be sure to take notes!
About Megan
Megan Auman is a designer and metalsmith who has bridged that gap successfully in her business. Not only has she grown her following on Pinterest and Instagram, but she’s successfully leveraged both visual platforms to sell her jewelry. In addition to running her eponymous jewelry line, you’ll find her at designinganmba.com, talking and teaching about the intersection of art and business.
Connect with MeganMegan Auman Jewelry | Designing an MBA | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Links
Pinterest Course
Blogging Course
Viral Tag
Tailwind
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to be using Sudio’s Vasa Blå earphones! These wireless earphones have the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. They feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience! Plus, you get ultimate wireless freedom with up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time! Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device.
To get a discount, use our special code CREATIVEBIZ at https://www.sudio.com/us/ & get yourself a pair!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
It’s a BONUS episode this week and Kelly is flying solo! Caroline is getting ready to move and so Kelly is chatting all about Facebook for product based businesses with Courtney Foster Donahue a whiz at everything Facebook!
Back in the summer of 2017 Kelly took Courtney’s free Facebook video workshop series and it changed everything for Kelly’s FB strategy and now Courtney is offering this free series again! Listen in as Kelly tells her story and Courtney busts some common FB misconceptions and gives some great tips for product based business owners!
Sign up for the FREE Video Workshop Series
About Courtney
Courtney Foster-Donahue is an Atlanta-based four-time entrepreneur as well as a business, branding, and social media strategist who specializes in video content creation and Facebook marketing and advertising.
She helps entrepreneurs of all kinds through a variety of online programs and content, including her acclaimed courses SEO in a WKND™, Visual Branding Basics, DIY Video Basics, OBS Success, and her signature program, FB Everything™.
Leveraging a 20 year career as a professional stage and screen actress and singer, Courtney also synthesizes her talents and skills as a performer to helps others build their brands using both strategy and storytelling.
Connect with CourtneyWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Sign up for the FREE Video Workshop Series
Are you wanting to join a community of product biz owners? We’d love to have you join us in the Facebook group! We can't wait to meet you!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Hey Rebels! Caroline is busy making a cross country move so we wanted to share one of our fave financial episodes. Enjoy!
In this episode Caroline and Kelly chat with CPA Amy Northard. Amy Northard is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has a passion for working with creative entrepreneurs all over the US and making the tax and accounting side of owning a business less stressful. When she’s not getting nerdy with numbers, she loves to knit and take Instagram pictures of calculators.
In this episode Amy and the Rebels talk about:
- The early process of money management and setting up your business.
- Some bookkeeping tips to get you started.
- Tools that Amy recommends for managing your biz finances.
- Tips for preparing your product based biz for taxes.
- Amy’s course - Be Your Own CFO
- How you shouldn’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help!
Quote Love from Amy:
If you can keep on top of the taxes, you will be good to go.
It is nice to get a refund back at the end of the year.
If your system is working, stick with it.
I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone & try new things
Links:
Quickbooks
Wave
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
PaperandSpark
Genius Scan App
Where you can find Amy!
Amy's Website & Blog
Amy's Youtube Channel
Course: Be Your Own CFO
Instagram: @amynorthardcpa
Twitter: @AmyNorthardCPA
Facebook: @AmyNorthardCPA
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to be using Sudio’s Vasa Blå earphones! These wireless earphones have the perfect harmony of studio-quality sound and Scandinavian minimalist design. They feature carefully tuned internal drivers and amplifiers to separate distinct sounds within the music - giving you an authentic, almost-like-being-there listening experience! Plus, you get ultimate wireless freedom with up to 8 hours of unlimited play-time! Its unparalleled design, coupled with being the lightest on the market to-date, makes the Vasa Blå the perfect companion for any Bluetooth enabled device.
To get a discount, use our special code CREATIVEBIZ at https://www.sudio.com/us/ & get yourself a pair!
Follow us on instagram (Creative Biz Rebellions) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!!
If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review!
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YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolineannhull.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
Hey Rebels! On today's show, we wanted to chat about business structures but knew we needed an expert. Enter Caroline J. Fox.
About Caroline
Caroline is a Virginia attorney whose practice focuses on creative small- to medium-sized businesses. Her previous life in public relations and advertising helps her understand clients' work, struggles, and concerns better than your average lawyer. As an attorney, she's helped companies both large and small incorporate, tighten up contracts, protect trademarks and copyrights, and resolve disputes.
Connect with CarolineWebsite | Twitter
Links
Trademark Search Website
Are you wanting to join a community of product biz owners? We’d love to have you join us in the Facebook group! We can't wait to meet you!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
In this episode, we are talking all about love and our businesses. Does your partner or spouse get involved in your business? Well, we chat about how our husbands have been instrumental in our success and chat about what life would look like if they worked in our businesses too. We also laugh about what they think we do all day!
Are you wanting to join a community of product biz owners? We’d love to have you join us in the Facebook group! We can't wait to meet you!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Today on the podcast, we are chatting with Maghon Taylor all about having a business, having a baby and making them work together. Maghon was such a joy to have on the show and we know you will enjoy this funny, confetti filled, real talk episode.
About Maghon
Maghon Taylor is the she behind All She Wrote Notes, a calligraphy and hand lettering studio based in Elon, North Carolina. Her work has been featured on many blogs and publications and she was recently named Best Calligrapher in the South by Southern Weddings. Maghon has partnered to letter items and host events with national retailers such as West Elm, Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, and Swoozies, as well as dozens of local businesses across North Carolina. She has taught nearly 4,000 students how to spread happiness through their handwriting with her traveling lettering workshops across the South, but she most enjoys doodling around her home that she shares with her husband and middle school sweetheart Chris, and their one year old baby Vance.
Connect with MaghonWebsite | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Shop
Are you wanting to join a community of product biz owners? We’d love to have you join us in the Facebook group! We can't wait to meet you!
Interested? Click here for more info!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Thinking about investing in something for your business? Using your hard earned money to purchase something for the biz can be hard, especially when you are starting out. In this episode, we chat about the different types of investments you can make and why you might want to make one.
We'd love to hear what you are investing in? Come join us in the Facebook group to hang with other product biz owners just like you! We can't wait to meet you!
Links:
Rebel Sessions
Finally! Accountability groups for product based business owners! Join us, Kelly & Caroline from Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast, for monthly discussions around topics that are specific to product based business owners. We will help you filter through the crap to help you and the members of your Rebel Session totally rock your product based businesses. Each Rebel Session will consist of 4-6 product based business owners including one of us - we want accountability buddies too!
Interested? Click here for more info!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
On today's episode, we chat about how we organize our days. From the day to day to dos, daily workouts, to planning how to tackle our tasks, how we plan meals and leaving room in your day for inspiration. We'd love to hear how you organize your day too!
Links*
Nike Fit Club App
Yoga with Adrienne
Google Calendar
Meal Lime App
Sunbasket
Emily Ley's new book
Set More
Trello
Inkwell Press Planner
Rebel Sessions
Finally! Accountability groups for product based business owners! Join us, Kelly & Caroline from Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast, for monthly discussions around topics that are specific to product based business owners. We will help you filter through the crap to help you and the members of your Rebel Session totally rock your product based businesses. Each Rebel Session will consist of 4-6 product based business owners including one of us - we want accountability buddies too!
Interested? Click here for more info!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
*Heads up! There are affiliate links. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, we make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. We only share products and resources that we trust and that we know will help you in your business. Later Rebels!
Today on the podcast, we are chatting with Lauren Ibach, a hand lettering and modern calligraphy artist. We chat about how she started hand lettering, her journey to writing her book and how Kickstarter helped her publish her book. If you've ever thought of using Kickstarter to get your product off the ground, Lauren has lots of great insight and tips.
About Lauren
Lauren Ibach is a hand lettering and modern calligraphy artist from Minneapolis, MN. Since opening her Etsy shop in October 2016, she has had the opportunity to create numerous custom designs, a variety of prints she sells locally and online, released her first book, “Romans: A Hand Lettered Devotional” and now teaches classes in the Twin Cities area.
Connect with LaurenWebsite | Instagram | Etsy
LinksRomans: A Hand Lettered Devotional
Lara Casey's bible journaling with kids blog post
Rebel Sessions
Finally! Accountability groups for product based business owners! Join us, Kelly & Caroline from Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast, for monthly discussions around topics that are specific to product based business owners. We will help you filter through the crap to help you and the members of your Rebel Session totally rock your product based businesses. Each Rebel Session will consist of 4-6 product based business owners including one of us - we want accountability buddies too!
Interested? Click here for more info!
Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop
Hey Rebels! It is a new year and we are ready to start things off on the right foot! How are we going to get things done and set goals? With accountability and focus. In this episode, we chat about how important accountability is to you and your business and how it has helped us grow.
Introducing Rebel Sessions! Finally! Accountability groups for product based business owners! Join us for monthly discussions around topics that are specific to product based business owners. We will help you filter through the crap to help you and the members of your Rebel Session totally rock your product based businesses. Each Rebel Session will consist of 4-6 product based business owners including one of us - we want accountability buddies too! Want to join us? Click here for more info.
Links
Rebel Sessions
Rock Your Plan Workshop Replay
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Hey rebels! We are taking a break to enjoy the holiday season and we hope you are too! We will be back January 9th with regular episodes and lots of fun things coming your way. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
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Hey Rebels! In episode 62, we talked all about money mindset and in this week’s episode, we are taking it a bit further and talking about #allthethings money. We chat about pricing, systems, paying yourself and how to use money as a positive piece of your business.
Links
Episode 26 with Amy Northard
Amy Northard’s Be Your Own CFO Course
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
Wave
Gusto Use this link to get a $200 amazon gift card after you run your first payroll.
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Jessica Eley all about money mindset and how it affects our businesses. Jessica is a mindset and coach for high-achievers who are ready to create the money and success of their own definition. She has helped entrepreneurs earn 4-5x their previous revenue, break through multi-become confident salespeople, achieve work-life balance, and much more by creating new values and belief systems that line up with her clients’ unique goals and priorities.
This was such a great conversation with tons of lightbulb moments! We chat about charging what you are worth, money blocks that keep us from succeeding and Jessica gives us some tools and things to watch for when thinking about money.
Some Links From the Show Take Jessica’s quiz to find out what kind of entrepreneur you are. Find Your Personality Type.
Jessica’s Links: Website: www.jessicaeley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjesseley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjesseley
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Are you afraid of your business growing? Do you wonder how you will handle it? I sure do, so let's chat.
Hey Rebels! Today we are bringing you a throwback episode and one of our faves. We can't thank you enough for your continued support of our podcast!
In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about the importance of giving back. This is actually how Caroline and Kelly met! Kelly and Caroline talk about how important giving back is to them and their biz. Kelly wanted to continue her love and passion for teaching. By giving to Pencils of Promise each month she is working towards building a school! Caroline continues her passion by giving to a non profit organizations. Her inner hippy came out after her Colorado trip. After her trip she decided to use recycled paper and products for her biz and she wanted to plant trees. Now her donations go toward an organization that plants trees and educates people for “green jobs.” There is also an option of adding planting a tree at checkout when you shop with Caroline!
Ways to Give Back: Recycle your materials you use to produce your products or use in your office
Volunteer in your community
Donating items for various causes/events
Being a mentor
Give back at what you are good at-business specific-get creative
Quote Love From Kelly & Caroline:
You don't have to give away the farm -Kelly
You are doing more than someone who is doing nothing -Kelly
It makes a difference when you are doing something you love -Caroline
When you give back, you are in total control -Caroline
I was single handedly killing all the trees -Caroline
Kelly’s Pencils of Promise School Page
Toms Shoes
Start Something That Matters- By Blake MyCoskie*
The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun*
Website that will help you find a reputable charitable organization: Charity Navigator
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Hey rebels! Today we are throwing it back to episode 10! In this episode, we give some of our best tips and tricks for having great customer service and encouraging repeat buyers. Enjoy!
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Hey Rebels! We’ve brought back Katie Hunt to chat all about tradeshows! If you have started wholesale, you may be wondering if a tradeshow is for you. We were super excited to bring Katie back to give us all the details. Be sure to check out Paper Camp which we highly recommend if you are considering exhibiting at a tradeshow.
Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.
Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The Savvy Experience, Seanwes Conference, Be Sage Conference, Unique Camp, and Makers Nation. She frequently speaks about strategies for creating a product line, selling wholesale, business planning and the importance of community for entrepreneurs.
Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies.
Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing. Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business and a strong desire to help others succeed.
Where to find Katie: Website | Podcast | Paper Camp | Instagram | Facebook | Courses
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Hey Rebels!
Today we totally geeked out with Jordan Ellis from Jordandene. Jordandené is a Brooklyn-based, woman-owned, small business. Their casually geeky apparel and home goods are subtle enough to actually be used in everyday life. Their design team uses traditional ink and brush techniques to create unique, hand-lettered designs. They choose messages that both strike a chord with hardcore fans and promote positive messages to everyone who sees them.
This episode was fun and inspiring! We chat about finding your niche,, Comic Con, and working with her equally creative husband. This is a must listen!
Some Links From the Show Book for contracts and pricing guidelines: Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
Jordandene Links: Website: www.jordandene.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordandene/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordandene
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You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase!
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Hey rebels! Do you have a creative hobby outside of your business? Something that you do for fun, but not to make money? In this episode we chat about why we think creative hobbies are so important and why they are so hard for us to find and do! We also chat about how we like to turn everything into a business. It’s the entrepreneur's curse! Be sure to tag us on Instagram with your creative hobby using hashtag #cbrcreativehobbies!
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Hey Rebels!
Today we are chatting with Rachel Rouhana of Haute Stock Co. all about stock photography for product biz owners! Ever wonder how people slay their Instagram and website photos? It’s no secret - it’s STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY! Listen in to this episode as Rachel gives us some great tips for using stock photos to help with social media, your website, and more!
Rachel Rouhana is a graphic designer and photographer who helps women entrepreneurs create visually stunning brands to attract their ideal clients. She founded Haute Stock to make it easy + affordable for boss ladies to create gorgeous graphics that get clicks, likes, shares, and ultimately lead to more sales. Obsessed with gold, glitter, and all things pink, you can often find her sipping a latte and scrolling through Instagram for inspiration.
Rachel Rouhana & Haute Stock Co. Links: Styled Stock Library: http://bit.ly/HSCLibrary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hautestockco/ Blog: https://hautestock.co/blog-gallery/ YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz7fzQ7HBQ2m0jcbVKgnudKcVGmbEFHHu
Links from the Show: A good video for beginners with stock & Canva: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYSvj60-q4w&list=PLz7fzQ7HBQ2m0jcbVKgnudKcVGmbEFHHu&index=12
Want some sweet headphones like us? We have the Regent headphones from Sudio Sweden and we LOVE them! The Regent is their premium on-ear model, with impeccable clarity in the instrumental tones and well balanced sound. With 24+ hours of active battery life, and 20 days of standby life, the Regent is the perfect companion for you at home or on the go. It will connect to any device that has Bluetooth, but there is also an auxiliary cord if you don't want to use the wireless option. You can also personalize your Regent interchangeable caps, such as white or black marble designs. SO COOL! The combination of high polished metal and matte surfaces embodies the vision of Scandinavian design. Seriously, Rebels! These are so good! AND for the month of October, Sudio Sweden is donating 10% of their profits on all our pink products to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in Sweden.
You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase!
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Hey Rebels!
Today we are chatting with Hamilton Perkins of Hamilton Perkins Collection!
Hamilton Perkins is the founder and President of Hamilton Perkins Collection, an e-commerce retailer, offering designer travel bags at an affordable price, while holding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Hamilton Perkins Collection has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Money Magazine. Hamilton Perkins Collection has hosted trunk shows at Bloomingdale’s and was the winner of the 2016 Virginia Velocity Tour business pitch competition hosted by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Prior to starting Hamilton Perkins Collection, Hamilton was an Investment Advisor at Merrill Lynch and, earlier, worked as an Analyst at Bank of America.
He has also served in a leadership capacity with various non-profit organizations and has been recognized for his volunteer work and service hours assisting low-income populations.
Hamilton is also a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Business Administration and he earned his M.B.A. from William and Mary.
Hamilton Perkins Links: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Please visit: Hamilton Perkins Collection and use Discount code: CREATIVE for $10 off your first order!!
Links from the Show: https://www.shopify.com/
Want some sweet headphones like us? We have the Regent headphones from Sudio Sweden and we LOVE them! The Regent is their premium on-ear model, with impeccable clarity in the instrumental tones and well balanced sound. With 24+ hours of active battery life, and 20 days of standby life, the Regent is the perfect companion for you at home or on the go. It will connect to any device that has Bluetooth, but there is also an auxiliary cord if you don't want to use the wireless option. You can also personalize your Regent interchangeable caps, such as white or black marble designs. SO COOL! The combination of high polished metal and matte surfaces embodies the vision of Scandinavian design. Seriously, Rebels! These are so good! AND for the month of October, Sudio Sweden is donating 10% of their profits on all our pink products to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in Sweden.
You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase! Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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Hey Rebels!
Today we are chatting with Kristen Ley of Thimblepress! We could have seriously chatting with Kristen for hours! She is sweet as a peach and really knows her stuff! Here is a little bit about her:
Kristen Ley is the founder, owner and creative director of Thimblepress®. Founded in a garage back in 2012, Thimblepress® is design & lifestyle company aiming to create products that make people happy. Each product is designed by Kristen and filled with loads of love & color. Thimblepress® is sold in over 900 retail shops internationally and her products are also available on Thimblepress.com. Thimblepress recently sold an exclusive line of products in Target stores and Target.com, and has collaborated with many different brands such as: Hallmark, Moon & Lola, Glitter Guide, Throw Pillow, Speak Wines, June & January & Keds.
Thimblepress® loves unique products that help elevate & showcase personal style be it on a desk, in hands or on walls. Thimblepress® creates products that help create memories, fill a room with color, bring a smile to a face & make you feel unique & special.
In Kristen’s free time, she enjoys painting, traveling, perusing the local flea markets & hanging out with her two Goldendoodles, Willow & Henry!
Some Links From the Show Book for contracts and pricing guidelines: Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
Thimblepress Links: Website: www.thimblepress.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimblepress/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thimblepress
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thimblepress
Some of the collabs Kristen talks about in the show: Thimblepress Collaborations Page
Our favorite Thimblepress products: Push Pop Confetti | State Flower Collection | Confetti Tape | Confetti Cards
Want some sweet headphones like us? We have the Regent headphones from Sudio Sweden and we LOVE them! The Regent is their premium on-ear model, with impeccable clarity in the instrumental tones and well balanced sound. With 24+ hours of active battery life, and 20 days of standby life, the Regent is the perfect companion for you at home or on the go. It will connect to any device that has Bluetooth, but there is also an auxiliary cord if you don't want to use the wireless option. You can also personalize your Regent interchangeable caps, such as white or black marble designs. SO COOL! The combination of high polished metal and matte surfaces embodies the vision of Scandinavian design. Seriously, Rebels! These are so good! AND for the month of October, Sudio Sweden is donating 10% of their profits on all our pink products to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in Sweden.
You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase!
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Hey rebels!
Today we are chatting with Adri Luna! She is an artist specializing in abstract art and paper installation art and we are obsessed! We chat all about running a side hustle, finding a local community of artists, and the growing KC art scene! Can’t wait for you to listen!
A little bit from Adri: I am an artist living in Kansas City, Missouri. I create large and small abstract paintings as well as site-specific installations in galleries or smaller pieces for the home. I sell my work online and have a studio space where I work with a variety of makers.
Adri’s Links!
Website: http://www.adriluna.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrilunastudio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrilunastudio
Want some sweet headphones like us? We have the Regent headphones from Sudio Sweden and we LOVE them! The Regent is their premium on-ear model, with impeccable clarity in the instrumental tones and well balanced sound. With 24+ hours of active battery life, and 20 days of standby life, the Regent is the perfect companion for you at home or on the go. It will connect to any device that has Bluetooth, but there is also an auxiliary cord if you don't want to use the wireless option. You can also personalize your Regent interchangeable caps, such as white or black marble designs. SO COOL! The combination of high polished metal and matte surfaces embodies the vision of Scandinavian design. Seriously, Rebels! These are so good! AND for the month of October, Sudio Sweden is donating 10% of their profits on all our pink products to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in Sweden.
You can get yours here https://goo.gl/rwSyDh and use the code CREATIVEBIZ15 for 15% off your purchase! Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!!
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Hey rebels! You are in for a serious treat today! We have Andrea Luna Reece from Luna Reece Ceramics on the show! We chat all about getting dirty with clay, wholesale, and what happens when you take a big leap to be exactly where you need to be doing what you love!
Andrea might have started her career in publicity and advertising for an indie punk label - but what really makes her badass was when she took the leap to pursue her love for all things CLAY. With a BFA in Ceramics from CSULB in one hand and a love for combining modern and vintage aesthetics, Andrea produces all sorts of ceramics pieces from ring dishes, to jewelry trays, to planters and cups & plates.
Andrea’s Links - Seriously go check out her stuff! It’s amazing! Website: http://www.lunareece.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunareececeramics/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunareece
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Hey rebels! Having patience in business is really hard. We see everyone crushing their goals and we wonder why we aren’t growing faster. What’s wrong with us? Why aren’t we rolling in the cash? Why can’t I flit off to a deserted island and work on my laptop whilst being served drinks by a hunky cabana boy? Um… because that takes work and a LOT of patience, perseverance, and grit. You CAN get there, but it’s not going to happen overnight and that my rebel friends is REALITY! We are all about big dreams and bigger than life goals, however patience is the key. People and businesses who you think are overnight successes have been working REALLY HARD behind the scenes making it happen.
In order to get where you want to go you have to have a mindset shift. You need patience, determination and the mental capacity to project your business into the future by focusing on the long game. Not really sure what that is? Well, tune in and find out!
Links Gary V - The Truth Bomb Dropper
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Hey rebels! Have you ever thought about working in a partnership or wondered what it would be like to work with a partner? In this episode, Kelly and Caroline talk about their decision to work together and how they make it work. They chat about tools they use to communicate and stay organized as well as how they make a long distance partnership really work.
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Today's Rebel Talk with Kelly covers seasons of business and life and how it is ok to step back while also moving forward. Enjoy!
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Jacie Anderson from Band of Weirdos. Jacie Anderson-Coovert is the designer behind Band of Weirdos - an accessories and paper goods brand that mixes nerdy loves with nostalgia and sass. She feels pretty passionately that embracing our weirdness is the key to finding our footing in the world. The business was built as a way to bring weirdo people together who might otherwise feel alone.
Where to find Jacie: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Etsy
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Today's Rebel Talk with Caroline is all about loving what you design. Do you love your designs? Does it make it easier or harder to sell? Let's dive in!
Today is a throwback episode! We will be back next week with an all new episode!
In this Episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about discounts-Should you or should you not give them and if so, what types of discounts should you offer?
Caroline and Kelly share their ways of how they use discounts, what types of discount codes they use and who they offer them to!
Percentage discounts Caroline and Kelly talk about the different types of percentage discounts they give to their customers! Etsy shop owners, this can be set up automatically for your customers! Caroline and Kelly talk about the all the ways they offer discount codes for repeat buyers, new orders, holidays, anniversaries and through newsletters!
What's better??? Free Shipping or discounts?? Find out what Kelly has learned about free shipping and why it may be better than offering a discount! I mean, who doesn’t love free shipping!
I think when you offer discounts too much it devalues your product -Caroline
For small businesses it is not a good strategy -Caroline
Make it a treat, make it special -Kelly
Just be careful on how you are using them and how your customers perceive them.
Advantages for using them:
So what are the advantages of using them? Think about ways how you can use it to upsell or increase your cart! Maybe if they buy a certain amount of a product, they get something for free?? You need to do what works for you! Find out how Caroline and Kelly take advantage of using discount codes!
Giveaways: Caroline and Kelly talk all about whether or not you should be doing giveaways. Giving away a product for free gets people to your shop, but most importantly, you must keep it brand related. Ever try loop giveaways??! Maybe now is the time! Just make sure it all ties in with brand, vision and mission of your company. Find out what big giveaways/discounts Kelly and Caroline plan on doing this November!
Giveaways can be really fun -Kelly
One of Kelly’s Favorite Podcast: Sean McCabe
Exclusives: Something special for those certain lines of people that follow you to get them more involved in your company.
Holiday Giveaways: What types of discounts are you going to do for your biz?! Caroline and Kelly talk about what they plan on doing for their holiday giveaways for their shop!
People love free! Think about your discounts and how to use them effectively! Try some new things!
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We are super excited to bring you something new: Rebel Talks! Look for these surprises popping up in your podcast listening app!
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It's a throwback episode! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they rock instagram and why they love it. They talk about the different accounts they have and how they use the different accounts they have. Follow Kelly to see her 100 days of pattern challenge on Instagram .
Managing Instagram for Your Business 1. Researching and Planning Your Content: Kelly talks all about how having a plan makes your posting to instagram is so much less stressful! How do Caroline and Kelly plan for their CBR post on instagram? This planning method will make your instagram more exciting! This method will help you also plan your photo session as well! Caroline and Kelly keeps this plan in their Trello Board too! Go brainstorm and get started on your Instagram posting plan! Kelly talks about what great research tools will help you understand when to post on Instagram. Caroline talks about her favorite tools she uses to help her determine when she needs to make a post.
Squarelovin-Free account for optimal posting times.
Iconasquare- Not free software
- Photos; Taking Good Pictures: Caroline and Kelly talk about how they set up their photos and the apps they use to edit their photos. You do not need to have fancy camera to get great photos. Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how they use their phones for taking photos and making them look professional. Kelly and Caroline talk about how it's important to find the best time of day to take photos and what backdrops and props they use for their photos. Keep your photos looking like a collection! While out shopping keep your eyes open for props that go with your branding!
Visco
Colorstory
- Schedule Your Post: Kelly and Caroline talk about how important it is to schedule your post to make it less stressful. How often should you post? If you schedule your post, you will post more often and get more engagement. Caroline and Kelly use the Later App to help make their post easier but they still engage with their audience about their post which is very important. What kind of comments bother Kelly and Caroline on Instagram?!
Later app
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Hashtags: Research the ones you want to use by looking at competitions and people you admire. Compile a list of them and store then in your phone in your settings-Kelly walks you through the steps for using text replacement for your hashtags. This will save you tons of time when posting!
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Rules For Re-Posting: Caroline and Kelly talk about their views and rules on reposting. Share photos of stuff that your audience will love. Make sure you are giving credit to the photos you are sharing, credit needs to be given where credit is due! Reposting can be very helpful on days when you are stuck and you do not know what to post!
Repost App
- Engaging With Your Audience: Caroline and Kelly talk about how you should engage with your audience and comment back to them. They talk about how time consuming it can be to reply back to your audience. You cannot respond to EVERYTHING, but try to find time and reply to them. When you start engaging with your audience make sure you have a plan in place. Engaging with your audience can lead to other opportunities!
Episode 18: We are like podcast adults -Kelly
Don't be afraid to delete photos -Kelly
If you are not scheduling your post, instagram becomes a second job -Caroline
Instagram is a really great tool for your business -Caroline
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly answer questions sent in by their listeners for their 50th Episode!! You will learn all the things about Caroline and Kelly from their day to day lives to their biz life. The rebels talk all about their favorite music, podcasts, and what they dreamed of being as adults when they were kids. Did they follow their dreams or did they take a completely different career path? Find out how Caroline and Kelly knew that they made it “big” and when/why they were able to quit their day jobs to follow their passion doing what they love and what makes them happy. How did these 2 rebels meet and where did the idea for the podcast even come from? What does the future hold for them? Listen to this awesome 50th episode to find out more!
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Hey rebels! Are you overwhelmed with work and sometimes think, “Maybe I should hire someone?” Well, we are thinking about it too! In this episode, we chat all about hiring: how to know if you are ready to hire, what kind of person you should hire, how hiring is an investment and even how to handle payroll. We truly think that you should think of hiring as an investment in your business’ growth and use it as a time to move your business forward. We also chat about tasks and how to keep a running list of things you can delegate. This was a highly requested episode so we hope this gives you some ideas on when and who to hire and how to make the most of it.
Quote Love
We do not all have the same 24 hours! - Kelly
Keep track of things you want to do, but don’t have time for. - Caroline
You have to start acting like a CEO. - Kelly
If I did it all myself, I was going to drown. - Caroline
It can be as long a partnership as you want. - Kelly
If you are doing all the things, you aren’t doing one thing well. - Caroline
Think of hiring as an investment in your business. - Kelly
An investment is growth! - Caroline
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When you run your first payroll, you will get $100 so it's like 2 months free!
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Hey rebels! Ever wondered what we do all day? Well in this episode, we give you an inside peek to our days and how we manage our crazy schedules. We chat about working with kids, how Caroline homeschools and works and how “superfocus time” and prioritizing your to-dos is mega important.
Quote Love
Be the kind of person who gets up in the mornings. - Caroline
You do what you have to do. - Kelly
Don’t feel guilty about taking a break! - Kelly
Whatever stage your business is in, it has to work for your life. - Caroline
You can do more work in less time. - Kelly
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Hey Rebels! We are so excited to have Dorothy Collier on the show this week! Dorothy Collier is the mixed media artist of Dorothy Art and the host of Positively Creative, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs. While growing up in the south, running around her grandmother's antique shops, she quickly found a love for all things unique...and antique. By painting oil on canvas, using backgrounds of paper from weathered books, Dorothy's pieces become narrative. She paints to create a sense of whimsical beauty and in some pieces, hopes to prompt the viewer into a child-like happiness. She uses simplistic elements to mirror her folk art influences and enjoys using quick gestural lines to give the vintage subjects a strong, soulful voice. Dorothy received her B.A. in Studio Art and Psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2009 and her MAT in Art Education at the University of Memphis in 2011. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband, John, their new addition, Johnny, and their yorkie, Oxford. Dorothy's work appears in private home collections and gift retailers throughout the southeast.
Quote Love from Dorothy
Hiring Creatives is the best thing!
Create collections and give yourself a due date.
Apply! It doesn’t hurt to apply.
Where to Find Dorothy
Website | Instagram | Podcast | Podcast’s Instagram
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all things to think about before setting up shop! Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how to get your shop ready! Branding is very important for your shop, but do not let it hold you back from starting and getting yourself out there! You are you, so do not let what others may think hold you back! Focus on yourself and you will see growth! Something else to think about when setting up shop, is learning to separate your business money from your personal money. When setting up shop, right away you need to set up a business account. In the beginning it is hard to set up paying yourself. You need to give yourself time and learn to treat yourself as an employee! Another important point when setting up shop is having good system set in place! How will you get your shop running smoothly?! What process is going to work for you? Figure out a system that works for you so you can manage what you have! Focus on one thing at a time, you cannot do it all at once. The best advice for opening up shop-Just Start!!! Later Rebels!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
Don’t compare your beginning to someone else's middle or end -Carline
Try to think big picture-let’s grow, grow grow -Kelly
Figure out a system that works for you so you can manage what you have -Caroline
If you don’t have everything at once when you start, no one is going to know -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat about Shop Talk with Cara Maybee of Desert Rose Equine. Cara Maybee is horse tack creator from Albany NY. After seeing that there was a missing piece in the tack world, Desert Rose Equine was created with the intentions of creating tack pieces with personality. Cara has blended her love for horses and graphic design all in one. When she isn’t working in her leather shop, she enjoys reading a good book, lifting weights and of course riding horses.
Cara has been a CBR Rebel from the very beginning of our podcast and we have been obsessed with her work ever since meeting her. In today’s episode we talk about her passion for horse riding, putting yourself out there, failure, success, and the craziest thing that has ever happened to her because of her business. You have got to tune in to this one!
Quote Love From Cara:
You are going to come across failure, and it's okay...everyone fails.
As long as you keep making good content, you will do fine.
Where to find Cara: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Hey Rebels! Your listening to a throwback episode! This is one of our most downloaded episodes so we hope you enjoy and we will be back next week with a regular episode!
Are you overwhelmed by all the online tools there are to choose from to help you be more productive and run your shop smoothly? From productivity tools to shipping tools and everything in between Kelly and Caroline break down what they love and why so that you can save a ton of time trying out #allthethings.
###### Here are our favorite online tools.
Trello
We had a Trello love fest. Kelly and Caroline talk all things Trello and why it works so well for them. Keeping everything in one place keeps us on track while organizing our businesses and working on the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcasts.
It was love at first sight - Caroline
Resources for Learning Trello:
Get Trello -
Think Creative Collective - Trello for Business Course
Dana Malstaf - Boss Mom - Free Trello Course
Shipstation
Shipstation works will many platforms including Shopify, Etsy, and Squarespace. You can print labels directly from their website and they will even alert you when you can combine orders.
Etsy Rank
Analyzes your Etsy shop and helps you to optimize your Etsy listings including your photos, tags, titles, and a calendar of upcoming holidays and events that could affect your online biz.
I love free-Caroline
###### Email File Management:
Drop Box:
Oh My God your life will change-Kelly
Worried about having to delete files on your computer? With dropbox you can keep all your files on your computer in one spot and never worry again about not having enough space. No matter what program you are using, your computer will automatically save your files in dropbox. Caroline and Kelly talk about how important dropbox is for your business and how easily you can share folders and files with others.
Google:
There are so many different ways you can use google for your business. Within google you have email, google docs, google sheets and calendar. Google for Work is also a great option. Kelly talks about how she loves using google sheets and docs to keep her business organized. Another bonus with using google is you do not have to worry about space on your computer.
###### Design:
Creative Cloud
Caroline and Kelly talk all things adobe and the different aspects of the software you can purchase based on your business needs for a small monthly fee. Investing in technology is important and can change and grow your business. Listen for the special way you could get a discount for this software!
We love illustrator - Caroline
Illustrator: That’s my work wife - Kelly
Your computers and tools make a difference - Caroline
Mailchimp
Need a game changer for your business??? Learn how to reach out to your customers by using mailchimp. Caroline talks about how the automation setup will email your customers for you and keep them update to date on your latest products. Learn what automations in mailchimp can do for and your business and all about email marketing for your biz.
The automations have been game changing-Caroline
###### Accounting:
It’s kinda like that beast that you just have to deal with-Kelly
The one component of our biz we all are faced with but dread…..Crunching numbers and staying on top of your money. We all want this process to be as easy as possible. Learn about the different programs/resources that Caroline and Kelly use to keep their businesses on track and make their lives less stressful!
Go Daddy
Wave Accounting
Don’t fear the IRS, they are super helpful-Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Tonya Dalton. Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. Tonya believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day, and many times their own dreams get pushed aside - she helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful.
Quote Love From Tonya:
“Educating people really refills me”
“You either jump off a cliff or stand there and look”
Where to find Tonya: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about rolling with the punches and staying positive while running your biz! Don’t let changes freak you out! Caroline and Kelly are here to help! Most important, you really need to be a positive part of the community! The Ecommerce world is always changing. Changes are a part of life and will continue to happen, embrace the changes! If a platform makes a change, ask for help! The .best advice is to go directly to the source! Ask yourself how you can make your shop better with the new changes. Be sure you are on the inside of the platform you belong to! Sometimes our shops take a big hit from changes, but we have to work through the changes, figure out how you can fix it, and bounce back. Stay positive rebels, complaining is not the solution!
Please don't forget to submit your questions for our 50th episode- please feel free to ask us anything! We want you to be involved, without you we wouldn't be here! Also, do not forget to join our free summer Ecourse!!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
Always have a positive attitude, keep your eyes forward and keep going -Kelly
No matter what platform you’re on, you have to put in the work -Caroline
Instead of fighting changes, use those changes to grow & evolve your business -Caroline
When a platform makes a change, take a deep breath and take 15 min -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about running a business for introverts! Running a business is so different if you are an introvert versus being an extrovert. Not sure exactly which category you fit into? Click here to find out!
Extroverts listen...this is nothing against you. If it weren't for you, we introverts wouldn’t learn all the amazing things from you online! Being an introvert and a business owner can be very exhausting! We are all different people with different personalities. Kelly and Caroline give great tips and tricks for all business introverts on how to handle it all! What great tips can you do to help you run your business and get out there to meet new people without feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted at the end? No matter what type of personality you have, what is important is doing things that make you comfortable so you are able to run your business more efficiently! Cheers to all those introverts running businesses!!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
The Key to running a business is to do what makes you comfy -Caroline
I love helping other people-one of my fav things -Kelly
Find ways to connect with people that works for you -Caroline
You don’t have to share everything to be successful -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Melissa Jones. Melissa K. Jones is a results oriented, driven entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in leading teams to excel and building strong customer relations. She is founder of the Little Black Desk Society formerly known as Creative Chics. Based in Chicago and serving small business women nationwide, her goal is to lead women in building sustainable businesses through monthly masterminds. The Little Black Desk Society focuses on accountability, execution of goals, intentional relationship building, and providing a platform for women to develop their leadership skills. She believes that in a society that is more technology dependent than ever, there is a need for in-person support and encouragement. Most recently, she spoke at the Fill My Cup Retreat and Iowa State Event Management Conference. Melissa is a loyal friend, type A, fiercely protective sister and aunt, football lover, quote hoarder, office supply nerd, avid reader, and passport stamp collector. She is passionate about children’s literacy and civil rights. She lives her life by these mantras: Love conquers fear EVERY TIME. Celebrate what You Appreciate.
Quote Love From Melissa:
Your business is not you & you are not your business
Where to find Melissa: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk 5 Ways To Rock Your Summer!! Who doesn’t love a rockin summer?! Summer is the best time to tackle things in the shop that get forgotten and sales are usually slower. So sit back, enjoy a cocktail on the porch (or inside if you hate the heat) and get ready to rock your shop for the summer! What you do now will affect you in 3-5 months for the Holiday Season!
5 Ways To Rock Your Shop: 1. Free Course-CBR Rock Your Summer Challenge 1. Download the 6 FREE PDF’s 2. Listen to the Rock Your Summer Playlist 2. Plan 1. Get a calendar out, plan releases, upcoming promos, courses and your holiday schedule. 3. Work on Projects That Do Not Normally Get Worked On 1. Update your shop listings 2. Clean up the office 3. Update photos 4. Get finances up to date 4. Pick a Project 1. New Idea to Help Grow Business 2. Organization 3. Social Media 5. Take Some Time Off-Switch Your Schedule 1. Step away from the computer 2. Change your hours for working during the day
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
You are not doing yourself any favors if you are working on vacation -Caroline
Sometimes not having anything on your schedule is exciting -Caroline
Spend your summer getting things in place & you will totally thank us later -Kelly
What you do now, will affect your shop months from now -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Nicke Minder. Nicke, the owner of page261, designs coffee mugs and apparel for the ladies that love monochrome and sarcasm! Best known for Minivan Mafia® and No Shame in My Mom Game (both seen in Huff Post Parents) page261 designs items you can relate to on a personal level. Pieces that can speak for you in times that you may not be able to find your voice. Through lots of laughter, sometimes tears, and a no BS attitude, page261 keeps it real when life seems anything but! When she isn't slinging mugs and tees Nicke can be found lifting heavy weights, drinking a glass of red wine, or negotiating wearing pants with her toddler.
Quote Love From Nicke:
“I needed to do something that felt real to me”
“It is important that you’re creating something that you love”
Links from the show: Shippo
Pirate Ship
Where to find Nicke: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Etsy
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Kristin Vermilya. Kristin Vermilya is an editorial photographer and - when not listening to true crime podcasts - educates bloggers and creative biz owners on how to build a stronger brand by conquering their photography fears. She takes the "DIY Hard" approach to life - messy and imperfect with the determination of Bruce Willis chasing down Hans Gruber.
Quote Love From Kristin:
“Show signs of real life in your photos when you can”
Links from the show: Photojojo
Deathtothestockphoto
SC Stockshop
Haute Chocolate
Planoly
Later
Great Photo Apps for Your Phone: A colorstory
VSCO
Magic Hour
Snapseed
Manual
Lightroom
Where to find Kristin Website | Instagram | Photo Styling Guide
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Kelsey Baldwin. Kelsey started Paper + Oats as an Etsy shop and a freelance design studio in 2013. It has since grown into a brand + blog that teaches creatives how to organize, design, and market their digital products, so they can share what they know + look good doing it. She is a single mom to a crazy 2-year-old and a big fluffy dog, and is also an advocate for women learning to sustain themselves + gain independence through online business.
Quote Love From Kelsey:
“Educate the customer on what they are actually getting”
Links from the show: Design Field Guide
Paper and Oats Roadmap
Where to find Kelsey Website | ETSY
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about shifting in your business and all the things with it such as should you, shouldn’t you, and if so when should you do it? Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they shifted with their business and why they did it! Has your inner voice been talking to you?? Do not be afraid to listen! Go Forth!!
Caroline’s Big Shift: Caroline had been doing wedding invitations for several years and life happened and the feeling of being burnt out and her heart not being in it, so she decided to shift to product line her new focus of her business. Caroline talks about how her business was in a slump and how she needed a change and shifted her business in many ways! What’s Caroline’s new gig???
I get up in the morning and excited to work again -Caroline
I have learned so much & it has lead me to where I am today -Caroline
Everything leads you to where you are -Caroline
Don’t be afraid to take the leap of faith -Caroline
Kelly’s Big Shift: Kelly started with the wedding industry, birthday invites, party stuff, etc... (still does a little with weddings) and shifted to address stamps because this was her most popular product. After pondering this and taking baby steps Kelly opened a second Etsy shop for just rubber stamps. Kelly took another big shift and started doing her own production (instead of outsourcing) for her stamps! Kelly loves the production part of her stamps and looks forward to going to work everyday!
Sometimes you just have to jump -Kelly
Today was so awesome -Kelly
Be open to the opportunities that come your way -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Theresa Delaney. In today’s episode we talk all about teaching what you know, and all the things involved with hosting a workshop. Theresa is the founder of Creative Tribe, a monthly workshop series for women to gather offline, foster their creativity and build relationships. She's a self-proclaimed creativity enthusiast and loves watching it help people make lasting connections. When Theresa's not planning workshops, you can find her working with clients on their brand identity, watching Harry Potter or petting the dog that just walked by.
Quote Love From Theresa Delaney:
“I myself as a creative, need the hands on learning”
“People come to learn from you & already think of you as an expert”
“All you can do is teach your best and people will love what you do”
Links from the show: The Creative Tribe Workshop Studio.
Where to find Theresa Delaney Website | Instagram | Facebook | Instagram-Creative Tribe | Creative Tribe Pinterest
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Emily Ley. Emily Ley is Founder and Creative Director of Emily Ley Paper & Gifts. She is also the creator of the bestselling Simplified Planner - a daily agenda for what matters most - and author of "Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy." Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Emily graduated from the University of West Florida with degrees in English, creative writing, and public administration. She would later become the executive director of the city ballet. From there, she worked in nonprofit management and public relations before launching her brand in 2008. Emily has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as being named a Top 10 Designer to Watch in 2015 by Stationery Trends Magazine. Emily lives with her husband and three children in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit www.EmilyLey.com.
Quote Love From Emily Ley:
“Eventually we got to that sweet spot”
“A sell out is not a bad thing”
“It’s crazy to see what taking a leap of faith will do”
Links from the show: Playbook
Use Code: REBEL25-FOR 25% OFF
Emily’s New Book -Open for Pre-Order: A Simplified Life
Where to find Emily Ley Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about 5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You! This podcast is totally devoted to Etsy! Whether you are new to Etsy or have been on Etsy for a while, this podcast will totally help your shop!
5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You! 1. Fill it up- Use all the sections in Etsy-Go with the new policies on Etsy 2. Top-Notch Customer Service 1. Answer convos in a timely manner-put this in your shop policy 2. Let them know shop hours for when you respond 3. Use Etsy Snippets 1. You can save a response for ones you use frequently based on your shop 2. Get a quick overview here: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/4271 3. Get The Etsy Action Plan for a video tutorial on how Kelly uses snippets! 4. Be Present on Social Media-Kelly recommends using Facebook, Instagram & Twitter 5. Being Aware 1. Stay up to date with Etsy-New Shop Manager 1. Get a full video walkthrough of the new Etsy Shop Manager in The Etsy Action Plan! 2. Subscribe to Etsy Success email newsletter for up to date info on Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/emails/success
I wasn't using all the things -Caroline
I don't know everything about Etsy like I thought I did -Caroline
I don’t know what I would do without my bucket of snippets -Kelly
If Etsy gives it to you, fill it out -Kelly
Calling all Etsy sellers! Improve your shop and your sales with Kelly’s course Etsy Action Plan in our new Teachable school called the Creative Rebel Base! Come sign up for the Etsy Action Plan and improve your Etsy shop!
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Julie Ann Art. Julie Ann Art began in 2008 as a creative hobby, and has since turned into an internationally recognized brand. Full of straight-forward sentiments and a necessary swear word or three, this stationery and gift line was created for people who just don't give a f*ck! Every order is processed and packaged in their studio in Washington D.C., likely in the company of their pup, Penny.
We love Julie's snarky cards and we know you will too! Enjoy the show!
Quote Love From Julie Ann Art
“All you can do is the best that you can do.”
“Having this business has helped me as a person to have a thicker skin.”
“You don't have to have everything figured out before you get started.”
Links from the show: Candle Creative
Where to find Julie Ann Art: Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Jessica Swift, the women behind pattern camp and the reason Kelly is so obsessed with patterns. We chat with Jessica all about inspiration..finding it, keeping it, and what to do when you don’t have any!
Jessica Swift, a full-time artist, is on a quest to inspire and teach creative people everywhere to pursue their wild + colorful dreams... and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork is licensed widely for iPhone cases, fabric, stationery, rugs, and more. Her art and products are designed to serve as tokens of happiness -- reminders that you need (and deserve) to feel GOOD in your life. Her book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, was published in April 2015. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, toddler, and two cats, and you can find her colorfully creating at JessicaSwift.com and teaching at PatternCamp.com.
What to do when stuck: - Start making something, anything to get your mind into creation mode
-Just start doodling
-Look at old drawings/work/website
-Put on some good music
-Do something else that is not related to what you need to do
Quote Love From Jessica Swift
Morning is my time for inspiration.
The creative Muse comes and visits us when we least expect it.
You have to cause inspiration to want to come to you.
Pattern Camp, Jessica’s weekend class for creatives who want to make seamless digital patterns is coming this April!! Go to Pattern Camp to find out more!
Jessica’s new membership site for creatives is now open! Campfire is a private membership community for creative souls. It’s for anyone who wants to take their pattern and/or art-making skills to the next level, get inspired, have real, honest conversations + get real answers to questions, and who want to connect with like-minded creative people from around the world and be part of a supportive and encouraging group of fellow creatives.Go to the Campfire/Pattern Camp website and click on the fire to learn more and join us!
Links from the show: Blog-Go Fug Yourself
Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert
The Candle Creative
Where to find Jessica: Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Courses | Pattern Camp
You can see all of Jessica’s Daily Animal Project in Instagram using the hashtag: #DailyAnimalArt
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk what do about when sales are slow. For product based biz this is just one more hurdle we have to get over. Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you when this does happen. Every biz has a slow season, learn when your slow season is! Think of it like homework-things to do when business is slow. Downtime is sitting down, doing something, and always moving your business forward!
Preparing For the Slow Time: -Find of theme for each month-Kelly plans this out in Trello!
-Have a dump list for big projects
-The financial ups and downs-save money for slower times
-Take a class or learn a new skill
-Dive into a blog article or email you have not had the chance to read
-Reorganize the office/business
Maintenance: -Revamp photos, update product listings, tags….All the Things
-Update your accounting
-Think/design new products
Read A Book To Help Your Biz: Kelly & Caroline’s Fav. Business Books: -Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert
-Art Inc By Lisa Congdon
-Show Your Work By Austin Kleon
-Make it Happen By Lara Casey
-Grace, Not Perfection By Emily Ley
Start Teaching What You Know: - Teach online course
- Teach a workshop
- Great Source for extra revenue
- Take courses on Creative Bug, Creative Live, Skill Share
- Kelly’s Etsy Action Plan course coming April 2017!
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
We are always moving forward -Caroline
We all have something that we can teach others -Caroline
I am always thinking about Christmas -Kelly
June can be your new January -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about dealing with negative feedback and internet trolls. For product based biz these can cause lots of anxiety and tears. Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you get through these tough times and focus on the good. It is impossible to make everyone happy. Dealing with negativity is all about swallowing your pride and doing what you have to do. Chin up Rebels! Don’t let the negativity bring you down!
Tips for Dealing with Negative Feedback: -Take a small break and come back and continue your work
-Do not respond for 24 hours-it may not be as bad later
-Swallow your pride sometimes and just give a refund
-During the holidays you may need to bend your shop rules to diffuse any issues.
- Go back read through all your good reviews
Instagram Trolls: -slide on the comment, click on the exclamation mark, report as spam or delete/block them!
Blog: Dealing with People's Opinions -You must have a spam filter
-Do not let comments post automatically to the blog (have them approved first) or do not have any at all
Product Reviews-Etsy: -Breathe-reach out to the client and offer solutions to fix the issue
-Be very factual when replying to reviews on Etsy-give all the facts
-Have policies in place for when something happens
-Keep convo’s in Etsy incase the customer opens a case and then you have proof and documentation
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly
Breathe & Focus on the good -Caroline
How you approach the negativity will affect how it goes down -Caroline
Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and give a refund -Kelly
Don’t be afraid to block people -Kelly
Keep it short, sweet, to the point & Factual -Kelly
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Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Katie Hunt, the wholesale guru, to tell you all about the ins and outs of wholesale. You don’t want to miss this one!
Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready.
Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The Savvy Experience, Seanwes Conference, Be Sage Conference, Unique Camp, and Makers Nation. She frequently speaks about strategies for creating a product line, selling wholesale, business planning and the importance of community for entrepreneurs.
Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies.
Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing. Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business and a strong desire to help others succeed.
Quote Love From Katie Hunt:
Focus on your product first.
Variety keeps the company coming back!
Always communicate clearly with your buyers.
Function over fashion is critical when shipping your orders.
Links from the show: Issuu.com-wholesale catalogue
Genius Scan App
Stitch Labs-inventory management
Quickbooks
Convertkit
Mailchimp
Shipstation
Podio
Insightly
Where to find Katie:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Courses
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about the importance of giving back. This is actually how Caroline and Kelly met! Kelly and Caroline talk about how important giving back is to them and their biz. Kelly wanted to continue her love and passion for teaching. By giving to Pencils of Promise each month she is working towards building a school! Caroline continues her passion by giving to a non profit organizations. Her inner hippy came out after her Colorado trip. After her trip she decided to use recycled paper and products for her biz and she wanted to plant trees. Now her donations go toward an organization that plants trees and educates people for “green jobs.” There is also an option of adding planting a tree at checkout when you shop with Caroline!
Ways to Give Back: Recycle your materials you use to produce your products or use in your office
Volunteer in your community
Donating items for various causes/events
Being a mentor
Give back at what you are good at-business specific-get creative
Quote Love From Kelly & Caroline:
You don't have to give away the farm -Kelly
You are doing more than someone who is doing nothing -Kelly
It makes a difference when you are doing something you love -Caroline
When you give back, you are in total control -Caroline
I was single handedly killing all the trees -Caroline
Kelly’s Pencils of Promise School Page
Toms Shoes
Start Something That Matters- By Blake MyCoskie*
The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun*
Website that will help you find a reputable charitable organization: Charity Navigator
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly chat with CPA Amy Northard.
Amy Northard is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has a passion for working with creative entrepreneurs all over the US and making the tax and accounting side of owning a business less stressful. When she’s not getting nerdy with numbers, she loves to knit and take Instagram pictures of calculators.
In this episode Amy and the Rebels talk about: * The early process of money management and setting up your business. * Some bookkeeping tips to get you started. * Tools that Amy recommends for managing your biz finances. * Tips for preparing your product based biz for taxes. * Amy’s course - Be Your Own CFO * How you shouldn’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help!
Quote Love from Amy:
If you can keep on top of the taxes, you will be good to go.
It is nice to get a refund back at the end of the year.
If your system is working, stick with it.
I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone & try new things
Links: Quickbooks
Wave
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
PaperandSpark
Genius Scan App
Where you can find Amy! Amy's Website & Blog
Amy's Youtube Channel
Course: Be Your Own CFO
Instagram: @amynorthardcpa
Twitter: @AmyNorthardCPA
Facebook: @AmyNorthardCPA
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly chat with Justin Woods. Justine is the owner and creative behind Appraising Pages, The Bookish Box, and Beaulitful Buzz author agency. In this episode we talk about how Justine got started in the t-shirt and subscription box biz and all the challenges and rewards that come with running a multi-million dollar business. This is a must listen for sure!
Quote Love from Justine:
I see an item I want to put in a box, and build the theme around that item.
I want all these sales, all the time.
I am a lister, I have to write list.
You must be able to personally connect with your market.
You have to be in it for the long haul.
If you can do it, it could be life changing.
Links: Cratejoy
Big Cartel
Where you can find Justine! Instagram: @thebookishbox
Twitter: @thebookishbox
Facebook: @thebookishbox
Websites:
www.thebookishbox.com
www.appraisingpages.com
www.beaulitfulbuzz.com
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about Calling in Sick.
As a business owner, the hardest thing in the world is to take a sick day. When you work alone at home, there is that internal pressure to work and get shit done. Caroline and Kelly talk how they struggled at first and never would give themselves time off when they were sick. We are allowed to take time off, isn't this why we wanted to work for ourselves? In this episode, Kelly shares her story of how she struggles with Crohn’s Disease on a daily basis and why its is important to take a day to rest and get well so you feel better and are more productive with your work.
Kelly was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2006. Kelly was very sick and in and out of the hospital for 2 years. She was very weak and a single mom at the time so she had to find something that would make her feel better. Kelly went to several doctors and kept getting more opinions because she did not want to give up until she found out what was going on. She finally found one she was happy with and in 2008 she started IV meds for her disease. Do this day she is still on them. Kelly takes what she calls “liquid gold” every 6 weeks which takes 4 hours at the hospital and is administered through an IV. Crohn’s Disease can cause many different symptoms in each individual case. Kelly struggles with joint pain everyday, must watch stress levels and stay away from certain foods that cause flare ups with the disease. Working from home has really helped her with her symptoms and feeling better. She is know able to focus more on her health and is able to take the time to rest when her body tells her so!
“When days get hard and I feel bad it is nice to have the chance to just rest and call it a day” -Kelly.
Kelly’s Tips for handling sick days:
- Have a built in turnaround time for your business
- Set up an autoresponder for email
- Communicate with your customers and be honest, they will understand.
- Take a day to rest and get well so you feel better faster and be more productive with your work.
If you don’t feel good, you are no good to anybody -Kelly
As a business owner the hardest thing in the world is to take a sick day -Caroline
It is really about giving yourself grace -Caroline
Everyone and everything will survive for 24hrs -Kelly
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Alright Rebels, we know that Spring and Summer markets and shows are coming up fast and we want you to be ready to represent your brand in person so we asked Paige Poppe to come on the show and talk all about getting involved in your local scene! Paige is an amazing artist from Arizona who has recognized online brand, but also has this whole local craft/art show thing down to a science! I can not wait to hear how much you all fall in love with her!
Here is a little more about Paige: Paige Poppe is an Arizona native, currently living + working as a full-time artist in the Valley. Painting every day in Scottsdale, she is surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran desert. She works in watercolor + acrylic, painting the desert landscape and botanicals as her subject matter.
Paige is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and holds her Bachelor of Architecture degree. This has left her with a great appreciation for sketching + working in analog, but her digital skills, including proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, allow her to work digitally, create mockups, and clearly communicate ideas with clients.
Paige is proud to connect with her local community by participating in several local art markets and including Phoenix Flea, the Tempe Arts Festival, and an art installation at Cartel Coffee. She has collaborated on exclusive designs with local apparel brand Overthrow Clothing, and shared her work at events at Madewell Fashion Square and West Elm Kierland. Her work can also be found at several retail boutiques including MADE Art in downtown Phoenix and !Viva! Paso in Paso Robles, CA.
Her painting and design work extends to her own products, wedding stationery design, branding and packaging for small businesses, design work for Phoenix Flea marketing, and large scale painting commissions for clients.
We told you she rocks! She also mentioned some great resources on the show that we wanted to link below.
6 foot folding table
4 foot folding table
PayPal credit card reader - point of sale system
Dolly/rolling hand truck for loading in display
Display Rackshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/Wudls?ref=l2-shopheader-name
"10 Tips for Selling at Art/Craft Shows" Video by Paige Poppehttp://www.paigepoppe.com/blog/2015/4/29/10-tips-for-selling-at-artcraft-shows?rq=10%20tips
- Any link marked with an “*” is an affiliate link and Paige Poppe will receive a commission if purchased, however these are the items that she uses and recommends.
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Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly continue their advice about how they rock Instagram @creativebizrebellion and why they love it. In this episode they talk text and characters, hashtags, bios, links, automated trolls, and insta-stories to help your rock your product based business using social media.
Limits: Text and Character:
- 2,200 limit on posts
Hashtags: * limit is 30 (this is too many anyway) * Use spaces between your hashtags * What hashtags will YOUR customers be searching-Be very specific * Only First 3 Lines Show in Feed: Make sure they are attention grabbing.
Hashtags serve a pretty important purpose- Caroline
#Jimmy fallon Hashtag bit
Bio and Links: Bio Photo: * Use headshots so buyers can see who you are, large teams can use branding, artwork, or product instead * Character limit is 150 characters * Describe your company and what you sell * Call to action for your customers
Links: * Bitly links: Link shortener (bitly.com) * Caroline also creates URL redirects to shorten links * You get one link in your Bio * In the comments use your bitly link and you can track how many people have clicked on the them.
Robots and Trolls: Automatic comments in your feed * Short comments are fine, just make sure you are not being a robot! * Caroline and Kelly talk about which ones you can keep and which ones you can report and block. * Do not purchase services that allow you to do this. * Kelly talks about great ways to get followers for your instagram account
I love that I can just like photos now -Kelly
Instagram Stories: * Gives you a chance to share your business other than using photos * Great for behind the scenes * You can tag people in stories and they receive a direct message * Start searching for insta stories to get inspiration
I have a problem with video-that’s a whole nother episode -Kelly
With instagram stories, I do not have to learn snapcha -Caroline
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In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about trends of the past and present. Should you get caught up in all the trends? Maybe you are in with all the new trends? If so, how do you use the trends to help with your businesses? Trends seem to keep recycling and come back around.
So what are trends? Trends have either been around for a long time or they are short lived and they will come back around It is okay to use trends in your business, just make sure it goes with your style.
Caroline talks about as she first started as a designer she immediately started with the popular trends but was having a hard time loving her work. It is important to keep your unique voice and find ways to incorporate trends into your work. Find a way to work the trend into what it is you do with your business.
Caroline and Kelly talk about how stores and websites seem to have trend forecasting for all things trendy. Do companies look at future trends and run with it? Maybe look at the upcoming trends and see how that can apply to a way that matches your brands. Caroline talks about how trends have nothing to do with your sales and how buyers do like to be “different” and not always be on trend.
Finding your place in the market is just an important as being on trend -Caroline
Caroline and Kelly talk about how the ultimate goal for you should be finding your style and sticking with it. Customers come to you for your style. Caroline and Kelly talk about how it is important to design stuff that is true to you, so you are happy with your work and your business. Caroline talks about how sticking to her own style has brought her lots of opportunities, so stick with your style and good things will come!
Sometimes you have to tune it all out and hunker down -Kelly
Kelly talks about creators who stick to their own style and if you see their work you know immediately who created it!
Rifle Paper Co
Marimekko
Jessica Swift
Band of Weirdos
Lily & Val
Emily Ley
Rachel Taylor
Joanna Gaines
Julie Ann Art
Emily McDowell
Ban.do
Caroline Hull
Websites mentioned in this podcast:
WGSN website - Trend Forecasting
Go against the grain, be a rebel -Caroline
There is room for your style & your design -Kelly
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www.kellyparkersmith.com
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www.carolineannhull.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
Ok so we know you have all been busy planning your days, weeks, quarters and months, but how do we get it all done? How to we keep from getting distracted? SQUIRREL!! Well, we asked the lovely Jennifer Faught from the Society for Creative Founders to hop on the podcast today to chat with us about planning, staying focused, and avoiding #allthesquirrels! Get out your pen and paper because you are going to want to take tons of notes today!
Here’s Jennifer! Hi friends! I’m Jennifer - a creative business growth strategist and founder behind the Creative Founders. I got my start in marketing and graphic design for the healthcare and tech start-up worlds, and then started my own wedding invitation design business in 2008. After five successful years in the wedding invitation business, I now serve creative business owners through a variety of learning experiences, both online and in person as the Founder of the Society for Creative Founders. I’m energized by empowering women to run their creative business with better strategy, plans, systems, and growth - and in a way that works for their lifestyle. I believe growth and abundance and a helping hand conquer fear, scarcity, and a stuck mindset. We’re better together!
Website: http://societyforcreativefounders.com
Blog: http://societyforcreativefounders.com/blog/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativefoundrs/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/founderssociety/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativefoundrs
Productivity Post: http://societyforcreativefounders.com/productivity-strategies-for-creatives/
Trello Board: http://societyforcreativefounders.com/trelloplanningboard
Newsletter Sign Up (and free 6 pillars guide): http://societyforcreativefounders.com/6pillarsguide
Fav Quotes From Jennifer Faught:
“If it is not working-it is okay to hit pause.”
“The people who are successful get up after every failure.”
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www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
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In this first episode of the new year Caroline and Kelly talk all about Goals and Resolutions for your Businesses. This is a great way to start the new year by focusing on a few goals. Caroline and Kelly Share what their big goals and resolutions are for the year.
Kelly’s Goals/Resolutions 1. Get involved in the local scene-shows/events to attend 2. Launch product line with my artwork-patterns 3. Record 60+ podcast episodes 4. Implementing and following through with monthly topics 5. Find new revenue streams
It’s super scary, but really exciting -Kelly
Put it in a folder, it will be there when you are ready -Kelly
Caroline’s Goals/Resolutions 1. More automated business 2. Personal Goal: Write a book this year!! 3. Make my ideas from my marketing plan happen 4. No more being overwhelmed-Big resolution for Caroline this year 5. Increase revenue streams 6. Learn to paint for real!
Having a marketing plan is amazing -Caroline
It's good to challenge yourself creatively - Caroline
Please share your goals and resolutions with us!
Creative Bug Class
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In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they rock instagram and why they love it. They talk about the different accounts they have and how they use the different accounts they have. Follow Kelly to see her 100 days of pattern challenge on Instagram .
Managing Instagram for Your Business 1. Researching and Planning Your Content: Kelly talks all about how having a plan makes your posting to instagram is so much less stressful! How do Caroline and Kelly plan for their CBR post on instagram? This planning method will make your instagram more exciting! This method will help you also plan your photo session as well! Caroline and Kelly keeps this plan in their Trello Board too! Go brainstorm and get started on your Instagram posting plan! Kelly talks about what great research tools will help you understand when to post on Instagram. Caroline talks about her favorite tools she uses to help her determine when she needs to make a post.
Squarelovin-Free account for optimal posting times.
Iconasquare- Not free software
- Photos; Taking Good Pictures: Caroline and Kelly talk about how they set up their photos and the apps they use to edit their photos. You do not need to have fancy camera to get great photos. Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how they use their phones for taking photos and making them look professional. Kelly and Caroline talk about how it's important to find the best time of day to take photos and what backdrops and props they use for their photos. Keep your photos looking like a collection! While out shopping keep your eyes open for props that go with your branding!
Visco
Colorstory
- Schedule Your Post: Kelly and Caroline talk about how important it is to schedule your post to make it less stressful. How often should you post? If you schedule your post, you will post more often and get more engagement. Caroline and Kelly use the Later App to help make their post easier but they still engage with their audience about their post which is very important. What kind of comments bother Kelly and Caroline on Instagram?!
Later app
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Hashtags: Research the ones you want to use by looking at competitions and people you admire. Compile a list of them and store then in your phone in your settings-Kelly walks you through the steps for using text replacement for your hashtags. This will save you tons of time when posting!
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Rules For Re-Posting: Caroline and Kelly talk about their views and rules on reposting. Share photos of stuff that your audience will love. Make sure you are giving credit to the photos you are sharing, credit needs to be given where credit is due! Reposting can be very helpful on days when you are stuck and you do not know what to post!
Repost App
- Engaging With Your Audience: Caroline and Kelly talk about how you should engage with your audience and comment back to them. They talk about how time consuming it can be to reply back to your audience. You cannot respond to EVERYTHING, but try to find time and reply to them. When you start engaging with your audience make sure you have a plan in place. Engaging with your audience can lead to other opportunities!
Episode 18: We are like podcast adults -Kelly
Don't be afraid to delete photos -Kelly
If you are not scheduling your post, instagram becomes a second job -Caroline
Instagram is a really great tool for your business -Caroline
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www.carolineannhull.com
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Happy Holidays Rebels! We are so thankful for you and all of our listeners. This is definitely a special Christmas because of all of you and the success of our podcast. We can't wait for what's to come!
What do Kelly and Caroline want for Christmas? Reviews! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review!
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www.carolineannhull.com
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What Do Rebels Want for Christmas? Caroline’s Wish List
- iPad Pro and Pencil
- A New Postal Scale
- Microphone
- Go To A Conference This Year (someone else pay for it!)
- Family Vacation
- More Newsletter Subscribers
- Take the Pattern Class Kelly Took (Pattern Camp By Jessica Swift)
- A Door to Her Office
- Fun Things: New pair of Toms
Kelly’s Wish List
- All the Paint and All the Brushes
- Winsor & Newton Brush Set
- Winsor & Newton Paints - Dream set!
- Kuretake Watercolor Set - Love this one for everyday! :)
- A Fancy Camera
- Sewing Machine
- 12 Hour Essential Diffuser For Office
- Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
- Family Vacation
- Increased Website Traffic
- The Land of Nod to License one of my Pattern Collections (Target as well)
- New Floor For the Office
- Fun Things :(Anything Harry Potter, Socks, Hoodies, Bras)
Other Things we Chatted About
- Kindle Paperwhite
- This is the newest version of the camera Caroline has - Canon Rebel
- The Snowball Microphone (This is the one Kelly has)
- Going to conferences but trying to find the time with family and kids
- Kelly and Caroline have never met each other in person!
- Fun things on their Christmas Wish List
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www.kellyparkersmith.com
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www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
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www.carolineannhull.com
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Hey Rebels! So today is our first interview episode and we are so excited! We will be having interviews every once in a while to chat with other business owners who can help you on your journey. We hope you get tips, tricks, insights, and above all the inspiration you need to keep rocking your product based biz! Now to introduce our first guest EVER - Tisa Wills from the Onyx Feather!
Hold onto your seats Rebels because you are going to love this! Hi, I’m Tisa the owner and designer behind The Onyx Feather. I have been designing jewelry for the last 16 years. What started out as a personal collection of jewelry designed to suit my desires and the need to be just “a little” different from everyone else quickly became something different. As a designer my designs have evolved into a more personal statement style. I have found many people love this about my designs. They have shared with me “I feel a connection with the pieces I have gotten from The Onyx Feather.”
My designs are inspired by circumstance, sorrow, joy, and most nights by moonlight. My designs lean towards the earthy side of style. I use leather and many types of natural gemstones and I love mixing metals and shapes to add an edginess to my design. In my designs I blend gemstones with different healing properties together for optimal empowerment.
I’m a huge fan of neutrals, I feel they calm the soul and enhance the beauty of the wearer. I believe accessories are meant to compliment the person not overshadow them. My mission is to empower and encourage others to live life to its fullest potential.
When I’m not holed up in my studio you’ll find me chugging coffee and reading. I also love to the tip of my toes going junking with my daughter. Our favorite spot to go junking is downtown KC, where there are blocks of old building full of all kinds of goodness.
If you can’t find me in the studio, chugging coffee, or junking with my favorite person then it means I’m traveling. I love learning the culture of new places and taking photos of beautiful doors, buildings and nature. I’ve been known to chase down a Peacock to get a closer shot.
Things I love …..other than the above mentioned…is to laugh, dance, and see other people shine.
Thanks Tisa! You are totally rocking it and we are loving it! Thank you so much for being on the show!
Some of our favorite quotes from Tisa:
“I like to be in style, but I like to be in my style.”
“Just do something, get started, tweak it as you go.”
“Be proud and treat it like a business.”
Where you can find The Onyx Feather Online | Instagram | Facebook | Contact
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In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about celebrating your wins!
Sometimes we fail to do this and put it to the side, celebrate all big and little things! Caroline and Kelly talk about how important it is to focus on the everyday things and not to get hung up on the big picture.
Owning a business is a marathon not a race -Caroline
Don't wait to celebrate, just celebrate yourself -Kelly
So What should You Celebrate?! Caroline and Kelly talk about what you should celebrate as a business owner! Wait???? You are already a business owner…..that is something to celebrate!!
From making a to-do list to tracking your numbers for your biz, Caroline and Kelly give great tips and ideas on how to celebrate the positive wins of the ins and outs for your biz. Kelly talks about what she is planning on doing for celebrating her wins in her business! Maybe you will do it to!?
It doesn't matter what you, do there will be someone who doesn't like you -Kelly
How did kelly handle going from a positive win to a terrible review in just a few hrs in one day?? Kelly talks about one of her bad reviews she received from a customer.
How Can We Generate Wins? Caroline and Kelly talk about the many different ways they celebrate their wins! Set yourself up to accomplish wins. Do not set yourself up for failure. Your wins do not have to be huge, celebrate by yourself, use a jar, or your biz bestie! Join a facebook community to help yourself celebrate and share your wins and better yet, join the Creative Biz Rebellion Facebook Group! How do you celebrate your big wins! Be sure to share them with us!
Get it done, put it to bed, and celebrate that big win -Caroline
Examples of Little Wins: From hearing that Chi-Ching on etsy to posting on social media, Caroline and Kelly talk all things they celebrate as wins in their biz! There is no reason to be upset, we are all crazy rebels and we need to be happy where we are. Caroline and Kelly still struggle with it as well. Celebrate where you are and you will get where you want to be! As business owners we have all been there. How was this podcast a win for Caroline and Kelly?!
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Do you ship internationally? Is the price holding you back?! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about international shipping! Stop holding back, people will pay to have items they love shipped!
Tips to Get Started! Maybe you do ship to a few countries, maybe you are looking to ship to more, or maybe you are leary about shipping to other countries! Kelly gives so great key tips on how you can start or find ways to make this process easier for you!
Step 1: Start Simple! Ship to those countries where they make it easy! Start Simple, pick countries that are quick and easy to ship to! How many countries has Kelly shipped to?! Check out Etsy’s cool feature to see your stats for shipping to other countries!
You’re Global Baby, you’re global -Kelly
Step 2: Get Your Pricing Right From the Beginning Kelly Shares great advice, tools and websites to use to help you calculate the cost for shipping to other countries! Know your ounces when shipping!!! Kelly also shares how you can set up etsy for shipping to other countries!
USPS.com has a great international shipping calculator, easy to use, and very accurate!
Step 3: Customs and Duty Fees Who is responsible for covering these costs? Kelly talks about how she has this set up in her etsy shop and who should cover this cost. Do you have this set in your policy yet?? Be sure to get this included to cover it under your policies!
You are going to win some & you are going to lose some -Kelly
Kelly’s International Shipping Policy We are happy to ship all over the world! Please understand though if you are in another country other than the US that you may be responsible for any taxes, customs fees, or other amounts levied by your home country. Please check with your customs office/or postal service if you are concerned about possible tariffs. Hello World Paper Co. is not responsible for these fees or if your package gets held in customs because you haven't paid your fees.
If your package is in customs and not picked up by you within a reasonable amount of time they will ship it back to us and you will not receive a refund if your item was personalized. If you would then like your package shipped back out to you, you will need to pay for shipping again.
Step 4: Research Your Product Can your project be shipping all over the world? Some countries do not except certain products and will not clear customs! Be sure to research your products you are selling! Listen for the great shipping tip Kelly gives for your Etsy Shop. If you are not sure about something….Google it!!
Etsy is great, I love doing international shipping on there -Caroline
8 ounces, 8 ounces my friends -Caroline
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In this mini episode, Caroline and Kelly talk about their favorite social media phone apps! If you are in need of some great apps for your biz or apps for fun, you will love these!! Best of all the notifications for these apps do not have to be on! You can just go in and check messages at your convenience! What are your favorite phone apps?!
Top 10 Fav Phone Apps: 1. VEE- This app is great for recording videos! You can get it from the starbucks app (free until mid November) or purchase in the app store!
It rocked my world -Caroline
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Etsy App For Sellers -If you have an Etsy shop, this is a must! Find out what you are missing with this app for etsy sellers, but be careful how you use the app---- remember your boundaries!
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Shopify App- A must have if you have a Shopify store! The updates for the app are kinda amazing!
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Trello App-This app is great for group boards, keeping yourself on task and chatting with your clients, especially if they are in different time zones. Caroline and Kelly use this for their podcast!
The love affair continues - Caroline
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Visco- Great app for taking pictures for your biz! This app allows you to apply filters, edit, etc…. Find out what you are missing!
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Colorstory- This app has some really great filters for pics and great editing tools as well.
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Hootsuite-Don’t always have time to worry about posting to all your social media accounts? This app helps you manage your postings for you!
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Later- This is a great app to use for your instagram account! Find out how it works and why it is a must have to keep your postings on schedule!
I’m a fly by the seat of my pants kinda gal -Kelly
- Disney Emoji Blitz- One of Kelly’s favorite fun game apps to play! Are you a disney lover?! If so, this is a must!
Everyone needs that fun feeling like your 5 app -Kelly
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Starbucks app- We all know how much Carlone loves her coffee! Find out why this app is her favorite fun app!
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Adobe Draw-If you love to draw, then this is must!
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In this Episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about discounts-Should you or should you not give them and if so, what types of discounts should you offer?
Caroline and Kelly share their ways of how they use discounts, what types of discount codes they use and who they offer them to!
Percentage discounts Caroline and Kelly talk about the different types of percentage discounts they give to their customers! Etsy shop owners, this can be set up automatically for your customers! Caroline and Kelly talk about the all the ways they offer discount codes for repeat buyers, new orders, holidays, anniversaries and through newsletters!
What's better??? Free Shipping or discounts?? Find out what Kelly has learned about free shipping and why it may be better than offering a discount! I mean, who doesn’t love free shipping!
I think when you offer discounts too much it devalues your product -Caroline
For small businesses it is not a good strategy -Caroline
Make it a treat, make it special -Kelly
Just be careful on how you are using them and how your customers perceive them.
Advantages for using them So what are the advantages of using them? Think about ways how you can use it to upsell or increase your cart! Maybe if they buy a certain amount of a product, they get something for free?? You need to do what works for you! Find out how Caroline and Kelly take advantage of using discount codes!
Giveaways: Caroline and Kelly talk all about whether or not you should be doing giveaways. Giving away a product for free gets people to your shop, but most importantly, you must keep it brand related. Ever try loop giveaways??! Maybe now is the time! Just make sure it all ties in with brand, vision and mission of your company. Find out what big giveaways/discounts Kelly and Caroline plan on doing this November!
Giveaways can be really fun -Kelly
One of Kelly’s Favorite Podcast: Sean McCabe
Exclusives Something special for those certain lines of people that follow you to get them more involved in your company.
Holiday Giveaways What types of discounts are you going to do for your biz?! Caroline and Kelly talk about what they plan on doing for their holiday giveaways for their shop!
People love free! Think about your discounts and how to use them effectively! Try some new things!
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www.carolineannhull.com
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In this episode Kelly and Caroline talk about shipping shit for your biz!!! When shipping your products it takes time. Caroline and Kelly talk all about how to figure it out effectively! From finding the right processes to the right materials, so that it does not cost you time and money in the long run. Find out what helped streamline Kelly’s process for shipping and the tool she lives by for printing shipping labels!
Sometimes my brain needs a break -Kelly
The Beginning When first starting out, it can be really freaking scary to try and figure out all your shipping costs and materials you are going to need and how much each item weighs. Caroline and Kelly talk about how important it is to get your shipping shit down to a well oiled machine! They give great tips on how to start from the very first product you package. From purchasing a usps scale (highly recommend) to using spreadsheets, Caroline and Kelly give you all the beginning ins and outs for shipping your shit!! Be sure you have your shipping policies listed on your shop website as well!
Usps.com
Fedex.com
The worst feeling in the world is realizing you did not charge enough for shipping. -Caroline
Be sure you have clear shipping policies and stick to them -Caroline
Shipping Options Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how you can use different shipping options for shipping shit! Don’t get stressed and over worked, charge for rush shipping if someone needs something really quick! Kelly and Caroline talk about the different shipping options they offer and how to incorporate RUSH orders in their process of shipping. You don’t have to offer all of these, figure out what you are capable of doing and what you want to offer your customers.
Materials Caroline and Kelly talk #allthethings they use for shipping all their shit! From finding out where to order your packaging from to finding the right sizes and shapes for your product, Caroline and Kelly talk about how they figure out what products fit with what to minimize your inventory. They talk about their fav shipping material company-Uline and they great things that ULine offers its customers! Find out how Caroline and Kelly build their packaging material into their biz! Don't use your profit to pay for your materials, find what works best for your biz! What incentive can you use for your shop?! Flash Sale.
Uline
Shipping Tools Caroline and Kelly talk #allthingsshippingtools to keep your shipping running smoothly! From getting the right scale to measure your packages, to purchasing labels, and finding a local shipping store or getting a PO Box for your biz, Caroline and Kelly break down how important it is to use these shipping tools.
Find a happy medium for your shipping -Kelly
Let us know if you as listeners what more information for any one of our topics!
Shipping Station Tour Blog From HelloWorldPaperCo
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In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about how happy customers = repeat buyers! Learn great tips and tricks that they use to keep their customers happy and coming back to their shop!
Great Tips From Kelly & Caroline Kelly & Caroline talk about the great tips they use to keep customers happy! Want your customers to come back, want your product to be so awesome people can’t shut up about? Follow these great tips Caroline & Kelly offer!
Tips for Getting Repeat Customers 1. Canned responses:
Kelly and Caroline both include these to help with their response and shop process time! If you use Etsy they have snippets you can use to respond, highly recommend, and if you have Shopify, they send emails automatically to customers. If you find yourself repeatedly typing the same responses over and over, stop, take the time to create a canned response for it! Dump them in a google folder if you have to and create it later!
Kelly’s is obsessed with text expander - a new tool for you to set up text your repeatedly type! Find out all about it here!
- Coupons:
Caroline and Kelly talk about how important it is to send your customers coupon codes after their first purchase! It doesn't have to be a huge, 10% off, free shipping, etc….! Learn about how important it is to market your products as gifts to keep customers coming back for more!
Use your products to be marketed as gifts & they’ll totally come back for more -Caroline
- Gift Wrapping:
Does your shop offer gift wrapping? This does not have to be elaborate. Kelly and Caroline talk about how their packages get shipped to their customers! You want the customer to be excited when they get their package! This is important-make your package seem like a present, customers don’t get to interact with you-so you want them to remember it and be excited! What else can you add to your packaging for your customers?
- Package insert:
Do you have biz cards or social media cards that you include into your packages? Kelly and Caroline talk about what they use, what they include, and why these little inserts are so important! They also talk about how they also take it one step further and share customer photos of their product on their social media pages!
Getting images of your products being used makes it more legit -Caroline
- Frequent Buyer Program:
Don’t have this yet for your biz? Find out what your niche markets are and offer a program that is unique to them! Kelly talks about her two programs she uses for her biz...The Real Estate Frequent Buyer Program and the Creative Professionals Repeat Buyer Program. How does she keep them coming back, how does she keep track of her repeat buyers, and what great offers does she have for them? Caroline’s program is slight different based on her biz….what does she offer to get people to buy more cards at once?
- Have Items In Shop For Different Stages Of Life:
How can you continue to sell to the same customer over and over again? Caroline and Kelly talk about how it is so important to market to all different stages of life such as, weddings, new homeowners, new babies, etc… Caroline also creates a Creative Gift Guide with her own products from her shop to help her customers in all stages of life!
- Reaching Out To Customers After They Buy:
Once your customers receive their package send them an email...reach out to them and see how they are doing…..maybe they have issues you can avoid right away! Talk about great customer service...this could eliminate any bad reviews. What other great tips do Caroline and Kelly give about ways to reach out and what you can talk to your customers about?
- Honesty:
Caroline has a big question for Kelly on how she gets repeat buyers on her Etsy shop! Kelly lets Caroline know that her shop really cares about their customers. Kelly's advice to Caroline: “They tell us their life story…..We get personal with them and take extra time….we add some personal touches to our canned responses!”
Be honest with people, own your mistakes & tell the truth -Kelly
Always be willing to change to improve -Kelly
SIDE NOTE: THIS IS OUR FIRST EPISODE SINCE OUR LAUNCH!!! FIRST 9 WERE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED!
Big stuff coming soon for Creative Biz Rebellions!
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www.carolineannhull.com
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Caroline and Kelly talk #allthingsholiday part 2: getting yourself ready! Yes, it is only October, but it is never to early to be prepared! Are you ready to tackle these next crazy holiday shopping months? No worries! In this episode Caroline and Kelly will help you get your holiday shit together by giving you great tips for preparing your etsy shop!
Take care of your health Caroline and Kelly give great tips and ideas for keeping yourself and your family healthy this holiday season! You can't run a shop during this busy time and be sick. So How should you take care of your health? From eating well, to keeping your same lifestyle routine, and using essential oils…..Caroline and Kelly try #allthethings to stay healthy this holiday season and so should you!
I will be immune to all the things -Caroline.
Schedule Your Holiday Calendar Caroline and Kelly talk about why it is important to schedule your holiday! We all know how quickly the holidays approach us, but yet we never seem to be ready! Well it is never to early to start scheduling your holiday events with your family and get them on the calendar now! Don’t forget your favorite holiday traditions, maybe add a few new ones and most important is don't forget to enjoy them! Learn about what favs Caroline and Kelly have for the holidays!
It sounds a little OCD -Caroline
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done ASAP Caroline and Kelly give great advice and fun ways to get your holiday shopping done early! Learn about the many ways to beat the holiday crowds! Caroline has a great master gift list she uses to make sure she gets everything she needs for her holiday. How does Kelly get most of her shopping done all in one weekend? Holiday shopping can be stressful, get it done early and enjoy the holidays with your family! Do you or your children create wish lists for the holiday season? Click here to get started creating your Amazon wish list or here for the Toys R Us wish list!
Online shopping is my best friend -Kelly
Set Up A Meal Plan Planning out your meals can really be helpful before you head to the grocery store. Caroline and Kelly talk #allthings grocery shopping and how to make it as easy as possible! Does your area have an online grocery delivery service? This has become Caroline's life saver! Meal prepping has become very popular these days as well! Be ready to take on the busy work week and still provide the family with a healthy tasty dinner! How do you prepare for your meals?!
Kroger Click List
Amazon Grocery Shopping.
Walmart Grocery
It's a good time of the year to spend more time with family and friends -Kelly
Take a weekend off Getting away for a while can be so rejuvenating. It may just be what you need to do before the crazy holiday shop season! Kelly and Caroline talk about what they do to unwind and get away and why it is so important for your health!
Giving Back This one is very important! Why you ask? It gives you warm and fuzzies and is a great pick me up! Kelly and Caroline talk about how important it is to give back this holiday season! Giving back is very motivating and help get you in the holiday mood! Giving back is such a great part of their business model. What other important advice does Kelly give for your biz? How is Caroline going to get her own kids involved this year? Remember how blessed and lucky you are!
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www.carolineannhull.com
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Caroline and Kelly talk #allthingsholiday for getting your shop ready! Yes, it is only October, but it is never to early to be prepared! Is your shop ready!? Are you ready? No worries! In this episode Caroline and Kelly will help you get your holiday shit together by giving you great tips for preparing your etsy shop!
Assuming that your product line is done, Kelly and Caroline give great tips on how to update your online shop by giving it a holiday makeover! Etsy shop owners be sure to click on the link below to grab the new updated holiday merchandise guide!
Etsy-Holiday Merchandising Guide
Give Your Listings a Refresh! Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you get the most out of using tags and give great examples of keywords to use for this holiday season. Setting up collections for the holidays are a great way to help your customers find what they need for their special someone!
Brainstorm, Brainstorm, Go to Etsy and see what's popping up -Caroline
Line up Holiday Help How do you tackle the busy holiday season and stay sane while running your shop?! Kelly gives great tips on how you can recruit help during the holiday season without having to hire someone! Be prepared in advance and do not be afraid to ask for help from family and friends. Dont stay up all night packaging your orders….GET HELP!!! Do you have kids home with you during the day? Caroline talks about how lining up extra care for your kiddos is necessary to get work done!
People can do things, just show them the way -Kelly
Stock up on supplies Kelly and Caroline talk about how important it is to not run out of supplies this holiday season! You don't want ot have to make a supply run and pay more for them! Check out Kelly’s Holiday Stock Up Checklist below to make sure you have what you need for your shop! Kelly also talks about her favorite label maker!! It is the shipping tool that has changed her life!
Holiday Stock Up Checklist
Setting your order/shop deadlines How do Kelly and Caroline handle the Christmas rush and their shop deadlines? Kelly and Caroline give great tips on setting up shop deadlines and why having these deadlines in place is so important. For help on setting those shipping date deadlines, visit USPS, FedEX, and UPS to see their holiday deadlines and adjust your shipping times to fit your needs! Kelly talks about the different shipping options she offers for her shop, how they work, and how she has them set up. Caroline gives great tips on using sliders on your website and what important information should be included on them.
You have got to put boundaries on holiday time -Caroline
I had to immerse myself in a sugar cookie comma -Kelly
Give Your Customers A Little Holiday Magic Who doesn't like a little holiday magic or surprise?! Kelly gives great tips how to spruce up your holiday packaging and give it that WOW factor! Do you offer something special with your packaging? Kelly and Caroline talk about the different ways they thank their customers with a little gift in every package they send out! A little change can make a big difference! It is important to talk to your customers and find out what they need! Find out what big piece of advice Caroline has to offer to keep her shop and life running smoothly!
Links/Websites Mentioned USPS.com
Dymo Label Maker
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www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
www.carolineannhull.com
Caroline and Kelly talk #allthingsblog. Should you or should you not have a blog? How important is blogging for your business? Learn why Kelly is so excited to hear all about how Caroline uses blogging for her business. Caroline talks about why she fell in love with blogging, how she uses it for her business, and how is planning on changing her blog. Kelly talks about how she is planning to add blogging to her list of to dos!
Key Tips to Blogging Caroline talks about how finding a balance is key. Caroline gives great tips on how blogs can generate more traffic to your website. With your blog you can showcase your product in many different ways and show your customers behind the scenes of how you package your product! Your customers and fans love to see how things happen in your biz!
Have a checklist, have a schedule -Caroline
Ideas for Blogs What five ideas does Caroline give Kelly for her product based blog? Maybe these ideas will work for your product based business or maybe they will spark some new, creative ideas for your blog! What are some fun ideas/pictures to incorporate into your blog?
It's all up in my head, it's just having time to do it -Kelly
Set a Schedule Kelly gives ideas on how to set a weekly blog schedule to keep you on task with blogging by using Trello. Caroline talks about how you should Choose a schedule that works for you and stick to it! Your customers will expect it and want it
People buy your product because they love you and your product -Caroline.
Fav. Product Based Business Blogs
Caroline and Kelly talk about some of their favorite blogs, why they love them, and what their blog about. They talk about how they can learn other outlets for their blogs from some of their favorite bloggers! Reading other blogs can be inspiring for your own blogs. Your blog should complement your brand.
This is like a big o love fest -Caroline
Don't be afraid of blogging, you can do it -Caroline
Blog on with your bad self -Kelly
Sites/Blogs we mention in this episode https://acolorstory.com/
https://vsco.co/store/app
trello
http://www.toms.com/stories/
http://ashleybrookedesigns.com/blog/
http://1canoe2.com/blogs/news
http://blog.lilyandval.com/
http://shopmiguez.com/blog/
https://julieannart.com/blog
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www.carolinecreates.com
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www.carolineannhull.com
Caroline and Kelly talk about how to be a creative rebel and how this is the basis for the entire podcast. Learn how Caroline and Kelly work together as business owners and what they want this podcast to represent! Caroline and Kelly talks about how they “never followed the crowd” and how they carve their own way for their business!
Becoming Rebels! Break Rules and Take Risks:
Kelly talks about how she was always a rule breaker even as a young child and Caroline talks about how she did not become a “rule breaker” until she became a young adult and got tired of following “the norms!” Being a rule breaker is the leap you need to start your own business and be your own boss! Are you ready to take leap?
I truly believe every entrepreneur is a rebel -Kelly
Being a creative rebel is just a little bit cooler -Kelly
How Our Journey Started:
Caroline and Kelly talk about how to sparkle and stand out as rebel. Kelly talks about her new love, creating patterns, and Caroline talks about how her business got started by taking a hand lettering course. From trying something new and getting out of their comfort zone, Caroline and Kelly talk about how it is important to do what you love and not to always focus on making money!
I fell in love with a pen -Caroline
I did it because I love it -Caroline
Ways To Be Creatively Rebellious:
From standing out and being yourself, to not doing what is popular Caroline and Kelly talk #allthings rebellious. Rebelling against what is trendy has worked well! Make your business “unique” and make your brand “you.” From taking big risks in your business to not following the norms, learn how rebelling helps you stand out! What BIG news do Caroline and Kelly have in store for their biz in the near future?!
Sometimes you just gotta jump -Kelly
You learn and grow from experiences-those are not wasted-Caroline
Haters are gonna hate-Kelly
If you have haters, then you have made it-Caroline
First Big Rebel Move:
Are you unhappy with your current job, looking for an excuse to get out but to afraid to take the leap and venture out to start your own biz? Caroline and Kelly talk about their first big rebel move and why they did it. Learn how they left #allthethings from their past jobs to do what they love! Learn how to not be the person who hates their job and comes home everyday angry. You do not need money to make things happen, you just need to want it bad enough!
It was the craziest thing, but the best thing I ever did -Kelly
Happiness is more important than having all the cash -Kelly
Doing what makes you completely and totally happy is the ultimate rebellion -Caroline
I want to help “little me” eight years ago -Caroline
Be creative, take the leap man, join the rebellion..Woo Hoo -Caroline
Sites/Products we mention in this episode Brickyard Buffalo
Spoonflower
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www.helloworldpaperco.com
www.kellyparkersmith.com
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www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
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www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
www.carolineannhull.com
Having trouble finding boundaries between your life and biz? Caroline and Kelly talk all about boundaries for your biz and how important they are in your life. From working from and working with people in boundaries are an important necessity! Caroline and Kelly talk all things boundaries and how to set them in our lifestyles!
###### Let's Talk Schedule
First up, Setting office/shop hours:
Do you have office hours, if so how do you set them? Despite working from home and the need to be working all the time, set hours for yourself and keep them. Customers will expect you to be there for them if no times are set. Learn how Caroline and Kelly set boundaries for their shops and how they stick to their schedules! Don't forget to set your shop policies, this is very important for setting boundaries! Don’t stress out over responding immediately to your customers, it is physically impossible to answer everyone.
Learn how Kelly takes care of her etsy convos and why it is working so well!
I am not Amazon….I don't have a 24 hour customer care hotline -Caroline
###### Processing for Keeping Boundaries:
Learn how Kelly handles her etsy convos and why it is working so well! First step…..Turn off those esty and email convo notifications! Caroline and Kelly talk about how to set boundaries with emails and etsy! Find out how Caroline uses boomerrang to help schedule her emails for her biz! Setting hours makes such a difference in your life.
You really feel like you could breathe and enjoy time with family -Kelly
###### Do You Set Weekend Boundaries?
Learn how Kelly and Caroline balance their biz and family over the weekends? Do you take time to spend with your family? Taking Saturdays off for family time or just creative processes for themselves keeps them energized and ready to start the next week!
Kelly talks about her strict processes she uses for her business. Keep to your processes for you business! Doing so helps maintain boundaries you have set for your biz! Learn shortcuts to help frequently asked questions! Using snippets with etsy?? If not, find out how and why they are important for your sanity!
###### Setting Personal Boundaries
Do you have personal boundaries set in place? How do you let your customers and client treat you? Don’t let customers disrespect you and don't be afraid to set boundaries! Learn how Caroline and Kelly balance their customers by being upfront with them and letting them know right away their shop policies. Setting boundaries and policies will help you maintain your insanity!
You have to be okay when your customers say no -Kelly
You cannot be everything to everybody -Caroline
Now we are ending this podcast by setting boundaries -Caroline
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www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com www.creatingbizness.com
Are you overwhelmed by all the online tools there are to choose from to help you be more productive and run your shop smoothly? From productivity tools to shipping tools and everything in between Kelly and Caroline break down what they love and why so that you can save a ton of time trying out #allthethings.
###### Here are our favorite online tools.
Trello
We had a Trello love fest.Kelly and Caroline talk all things Trello and why it works so well for them. Keeping everything in one place keeps us on track while organizing our businesses and working on the Creative Biz Rebellion Podcasts.
It was love at first sight - Caroline
Resources for Learning Trello:
Get Trello -
Think Creative Collective - Trello for Business Course
Dana Malstaf - Boss Mom - Free Trello Course
Shipstation
Shipstation works will many platforms including Shopify, Etsy, and Squarespace. You can print labels directly from their website and they will even alert you when you can combine orders.
Etsy Rank
Analyzes your Etsy shop and helps you to optimize your Etsy listings including your photos, tags, titles, and a calendar of upcoming holidays and events that could affect your online biz.
I love free-Caroline
###### Email File Management:
Drop Box:
Oh My God your life will change-Kelly
Worried about having to delete files on your computer? With dropbox you can keep all your files on your computer in one spot and never worry again about not having enough space. No matter what program you are using, your computer will automatically save your files in dropbox. Caroline and Kelly talk about how important dropbox is for your business and how easily you can share folders and files with others.
Google:
There are so many different ways you can use google for your business. Within google you have email, google docs, google sheets and calendar. Google for Work is also a great option. Kelly talks about how she loves using google sheets and docs to keep her business organized. Another bonus with using google is you do not have to worry about space on your computer.
###### Design:
Creative Cloud
Caroline and Kelly talk all things adobe and the different aspects of the software you can purchase based on your business needs for a small monthly fee. Investing in technology is important and can change and grow your business. Listen for the special way you could get a discount for this software!
We love illustrator - Caroline
Illustrator: That’s my work wife - Kelly
Your computers and tools make a difference - Caroline
Mailchimp
Need a game changer for your business??? Learn how to reach out to your customers by using mailchimp. Caroline talks about how the automation setup will email your customers for you and keep them update to date on your latest products. Learn what automations in mailchimp can do for and your business and all about email marketing for your biz.
The automations have been game changing-Caroline
###### Accounting:
It’s kinda like that beast that you just have to deal with-Kelly
The one component of our biz we all are faced with but dread…..Crunching numbers and staying on top of your money. We all want this process to be as easy as possible. Learn about the different programs/resources that Caroline and Kelly use to keep their businesses on track and make their lives less stressful!
Go Daddy
Wave Accounting
Don’t fear the IRS, they are super helpful-Kelly
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You can find Kelly online at:
www.helloworldpaperco.com
www.kellyparkersmith.com
www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com
www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
You can find Caroline online at:
www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
www.creatingbizness.com
Being a boss and a mom can be a little crazy. Caroline and Kelly dive into a discussion about the back to school craziness. Caroline home schools her kids and Kelly’s sons started high school and kindergarten this year. Between orientations, first days of school, sports practices, carpooling, worrying about what’s for dinner, and home school lessons, how does your business not take a backseat to the looney toons schedule?
Having a plan and giving yourself grace is key. Listen in to find out how Kelly and Caroline handle on the craziness and also what they do when they have an epic mom fail.
You have to be very intentional about your time. - Caroline
You don’t have to be on 24/7 - Kelly
I’m trying to give myself more space. - Kelly
You just physically can’t do it all. - Caroline
Sometimes you will not get everything done and your to do list is a mile long, but just give your life a little perspective and realize that the next day isn’t so far away and we promise it will all get done. Deep breaths.
###### LINKS Kelly’s Monitor NotepadTrello
I don’t want to explode or anything - Caroline
Are you overwhelmed by all the blog posts, FB posts, and articles about the various platforms you can use? Etsy, Squarespace, Shopify, Wordpress, maybe a custom build, where do you start? What is best? Who should you listen to?
###### Let’s break it down…
Starting with perfection is too hard. Just start with something, somewhere and then learn and grow to where you want to be. You will make mistakes. It will be messy, but you will learn and grow along the way.
###### Why do we love Etsy?
I wanna be where the people are. - Kelly (In her best Little Mermaid singing voice)
Caroline and Kelly chat about why they love Etsy and why it’s a great place to start. Millions of people flock to Etsy everyday without you doing a thing - it’s up to you to get them to notice you.
Sign up for Kelly’s free Etsy Course here: http://www.helloworldpaperco.com/etsy-seller
Everything costs money. No matter what platform you use or if you build your own site, they all cost money. You cannot avoid online transaction fees, platform/listing costs, or advertising expenses. Honestly it all probably evens out in the long run so it’s best to choose a platform that you are comfortable with and makes sense for the way you want to run your shop. Researching for information is great, but don’t feel the need to use a platform just because someone said it’s “the best!” Do what is best for you!
If you build it, they will not necessarily come. - Kelly
Getting the traffic is completely 100% up to me - Caroline
Starting your ecommerce journey is hard and messy. It is not as easy as slapping up a Shopify site and sitting back and waiting for the sales to roll in. Your platform will not create and market for you. You have to do the work, put in the time, create more than you consume, and overall treat your new shop like what it is - a serious business.
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You can find Kelly online at:
www.helloworldpaperco.com
www.kellyparkersmith.com
www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com
www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
You can find Caroline online at:
www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
www.creatingbizness.com
Caroline and Kelly had a secret long distance relationship that neither one of them knew about! They stalked each other from afar and finally started to chat through their mutual love of stationery and running in the same biz circles including Society of Creative Founders and Black Sheep Bride among other biz groups. They are so excited to chat with you about all these product based business.
And then the planets aligned. - Caroline
Kelly’s Back Story
Kelly was a third grade teacher who started making handmade cards and charity favor cards on Etsy in 2009 as a hobby for friends and family. She fell in love with wedding stationery and stamps and in 2014 opened another Etsy shop which took off so fast she was able to quit teaching that same year. Now 10K + sales later and she’s not stopping. Like ever.
It felt like it was a good idea, but it turned out to be an awesome idea! - Kelly
You can find Kelly online at:
www.helloworldpaperco.com
www.kellyparkersmith.com
www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com
www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com
Caroline’s Back Story
I came home and I was just lost. - Caroline
After a hip injury in college sidelined her ballet dreams, Caroline got a real job at a marketing company and learned InDesign. Soon she was creating ads for that same company and used her new skills to design her own wedding stationery. She then built her business as a custom wedding stationery designer, but has since overhauled her brand to reflect her true self, selling greeting cards and paper products in the retail and wholesale online space.
You can find Caroline online at:
www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com
www.creatingbizness.com
Find out what Kelly & Caroline’s answers to the rapid fire questions + bonus sound bites