Make. The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Conversations with makers, for makers, by makers.
Join LeatherBird as she talks all things making with those who know it best -- makers.
Come be a part of the conversation where we learn from each other and share with one another.
Welcome to Make.
Today we chat with Jennifer of Mountain Madness Soap Company. Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss this episode (or the London Lemon Body Butter)! Not only has she been making natural soap and bath products for 20 years, but she has successfully scaled her small business into a beautiful brick and mortar store in the heart of Coeur d’Alene. She shares her keys to success, including positive company culture, core business values that matter, and connecting with your community.
There's that elephant in the corner of every maker's room -- copycats. If you haven't had one yet, you likely will at some point. But, what can you actually do when someone copies or (gasp) steals your work? Join Jenn as she chats some quick logistics about creative copyright and shares a letter on behalf of creatives everywhere.
We all know collaboration is helpful for small business growth, but where do you find these opportunities? What are some easy ways to collaborate? Jenn quickly goes through 10 ways you can collaborate to grow your small business. Be great. Collaborate! (See what I did there? 😜)
Rocking it sourdough style today with Stacie of Lucky Lady Bread Company! We talk that artisan bread life, how sourdough is helpful for your mircrobiome, the maker "helper" mindset, the powerful marketing possibilities of Instagram, and singing to your bread (she promises it helps).
Today we welcome Freya of Sunrise J Co! She shares the ins and outs of flower farming. We talk about that time we first met during jury duty, the “slow” flower movement, and experimenting with different ways to get your products into people’s hands.
Hey, “Sweet Pea”! On today’s episode we welcome Melanie of Melanie Stuart designs to talk about her stunning “loose” floral art. We chat about how she used to dislike painting (say what?!), the perks of having a specific niche, imposter syndrome, and how to pronounce fancy art words like giclee (go ahead, try it).
On today’s episode, we chat with Lisa of Driftwood Home. She makes wooden signs, furniture, and all of the beautiful wooden things. We talk about that time we met during a snowstorm in September, balancing motherhood and small business, Kreg jigs, the value of a clean workspace, and scary dune buggies.
When it comes to small business, photos matter, especially in the visual world of online sales. But how do you take good photos when you’re not a photographer? Here are 3 quick tips for taking photos you love.
Marketing can be a beast for small businesses. Where to start? Where to focus your efforts? Join the me and the ladies of Featured Media, Taylor & Rene, as we discuss all things marketing. http://ebay.us/Msac14
So you want to sell a product. Where to sell it? There are so many choices when it comes to a selling platform. Let’s discuss a few of the options, including Venmo/PayPal, Etsy, and website platforms like Shopify, and the pros and cons of each. http://ebay.us/Msac14
Kind people are her kinda people. Today we chat with Rosa of Bee Kind Coffee about not just her delicious coffee, but the heart of the brand behind it. http://ebay.us/Msac14
What is your brand? Sometimes answering that question can be hard, and communicating that brand to your customer can be even harder. Let’a discuss a tip that can make your brand a whole lot clearer and your life as a small business owner a whole lot easier. http://ebay.us/Msac14
Cookie baker and decorator, Jamie Roberts of Three Birdies Bakery, joins us to talk making, baking, and shaking things up in the Spokane community. http://ebay.us/Msac14
This debut episode introduces a new podcast -- Make. Jenn of LeatherBird discusses the purpose of the podcast, to unite makers and give them a community of resources, candid conversation, and some laughs along the way! http://ebay.us/Msac14