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The most comprehensive program to plan, launch, grow and expand your business.
Yes! ... And get general and product liability insurance too!
Our training helps thousands of independent entrepreneurs thrive in the $44+ billion creative economy.
“IBN is the best professional membership I have joined. The networking is great, the sharing of information is phenomenal, the teaching that Donna Maria brings is outstanding. I have learned the skills to take my business to the next level. It's a great group to join regardless of the state of your business.” ~ Cindy Jones, Ph.D, Colorado Aromatics
How do you know if IBN is right for you?
Well, IBN is NOT ...
- … A place to learn to make stuff
- … An insurance company
- … For hobbyists
IBN is for you if ...
- You are serious about your business
- You want your business to grow
- You like connecting with people who get you
- You want to collaborate (not compete) with other Makers
- You value and like to deliver the personal touch
- You believe that entrepreneurship is for everyone
- You believe in the power of entrepreneurship to change your life … and the world
- You are willing to do the work!
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What a few of our thousands of maker members have to say...
Donna Maria, IBN's founder and CEO, has been a source of ideas, inspiration, guidance, suggestions and advice for more years than I can remember. She is just, pure and simple, a resource you can NOT afford to ignore. And besides that, she shares her heart and soul with us…she is a constant reminder during all the stress and hard work fo creating and running your own business…that it's important to take time for you…time to nurture your spirit, time to laugh.
I've been a member of IBN for (it seems like) forever, through a lot of different incarnations as she has helped the organization and its members grow. I am so grateful for her friendship.
My membership to the Indie Business Network has been invaluable to my business! No other place will you find makers, who often make the same things, never competing against each other, but rather lifting each other up, helping each other, and supporting one another. It is truly a incredibly unique, and priceless dynamic that is hard to find other places. When I have a business or industry type of question, this group is the absolute first place I go for help and suggestions. The members are genuine, and are honestly a remarkable group of people. Donna Maria's vision for the network is progressive and inspiring! Very grateful for this group and how they have facilitated growth in my business.
Indie Business Network is THE place to be if you are an artisan/entrepreneur. I joined about 7 years ago (maybe more?) and it has consistently been the one thing that has made the biggest impact on both my business and my personal life. Donna Maria is a natural, effective, no-nonsense-yet-compassionate leader. Her guidance and wisdom WILL make you a better business owner and a better person. One of the aspects I most appreciate about Donna Maria and Indie Business Network is the principle that your business is to be woven into the fabric of your life, not the other way around. You as a person count more than your business, but business is never neglected. It's just that IBN gives you the tools and the mental framework to keep the various facets of business ownership in their proper places while you truly live out each day to you personal and professional potential. I can't imagine owning a business and not being a part of IBN.
As a business consultant for boutique spa owners, I recommend IBN constantly. This is THE go to resource for a plethora of sound business advice. From private sessions with Donna Maria (which I highly recommend – get your pen ready you fill pages in your notebook) to the essential Maker Mastermind groups and the step by step Indie Method (every business would benefit from starting here). The Facebook groups and challenges are lively, well thought out, and will drive you and your business to places you've never dreamed you would go. And you can get your product liability insurance here as well. Stellar combo!!
As a business owner, we have to make a lot of decisions…some of them good and some not so good. I have found that being a member of the Indie Business Network has been one of the BEST decisions I have made for my business. The leadership and mentoring that Donna Maria provides is truly priceless. Donna Maria has a natural ability to gently lead and guide you along your business journey. I have participated in multiple events/challenges that Indie Business Network has hosted and each time I come away with more knowledge and growth in my business. As a solo entrepreneur you are never alone when you are a member of IBN. I can truly say I have formed some friendships through this organization that I know will be life long friendships…that is an added benefit! Thank you Donna Maria for creating the Indie Business Network, I am honored to be a member of this fine organization.
I have known Donna Maria since 2006. She is a wellspring of knowledge and positive energy. When I thought about who I wanted to brainstorm with for the evolution of my business, Donna was at the top of the list. She brings her years of experience as a business person and her creativity as a maker with her. I only wish I had more time with her, which I will be doing in the near future. She help pull my different business offerings into different buckets. It clarified for me how I can communicate that to myself and others. I can wait to speak with her again because I know I am in solid hands! Thank you, Donna Maria.
The 5 ways to use Indie Business™ to grow your business
- Entrepreneur training classes — live and recorded. Your business will never outgrow your ability to lead it, so IBN offers regular sales, marketing and leadership training to help you grow personally — so you are equipped to grow your business.
- Access to the quarterly Maker Mastermind™ LIVE Intensive. An opportunity to reserve your seat at our quarterly Maker Mastermind LIVE Intensive events that provide tailored boutique coaching, masterminding and accountability sessions to help you stay on track to achieve your most important personal and professional goals. For your convenience, you can attend live or virtually!
- Promotional opportunities. You'll enjoy opportunities to be featured at Indie Business Blog, on Indie Business Podcast, and on our social media pages which reach tens of thousands every day, worldwide.
- Private Facebook community. Our members only entrepreneur discussion group features opportunities for you to engage with, learn from and collaborate with American Maker from across North America. The wide ranging discussions include insider supplier experiences, business strategy tips and ideas and live coaching sessions with our founder and Certified Entrepreneur Mentor, Donna Maria.
- Product liability insurance. This is how you probably found us in your Google search. Unlike going to your local insurance broker, who doesn’t have quite what you need (or can afford) we have affordable liability insurance specifically set up for you, the handmade product makers.
- Supportive environment. You’re an individual, not one of a thousand fish caught in a net. We have the kind of member-driven support that works for you and your business. Plus…collaborative opportunities to promote your brand through social media, podcast and video.
- Access to award-winning Certified Entrepreneur Mentor Donna Maria – up close and personal. Since 2000, Donna Maria has been going deep with our members, offering opportunities for you to get your specific questions answered and learn not only from her, but also from everyone else in our knowledgeable and supportive community.
- Practical training from world-class Makers. Several times a year, IBN members enjoy a brand new video training with a successful American Maker. The topics covered embrace everything you need to be successful, including things like setting up brand ambassador programs, creating sales funnels, email marketing, wholesale tips and strategies and so much more. You won’t want to miss these sessions, and you'll have access to all of the recordings from the moment you join.
- A crazy low price. The Indie Business Network is affordable to anyone who is serious about building their business. We want to empower as many people as possible, so we are holding the price at less than .67¢ per day. You read that right. This price will be good through the end of 2022, so we can roll up our collective sleeves with as many American Makers as possible. A rising tide lifts all ships, you know …
- Fun!! At the Indie Business Network, we believe in #HappyBeforeHustle. The process of growing a business presents everyday challenges, but that doesn't mean it cannot also be fun. Growing yourself and making money at the same time is our definition of fun! Indie Business Network is not for everyone, but if you like the idea of growing your business and having a blast at the same time, you are in the right place. If you are serious about launching a brand or taking the one you have to the next level, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. And keep in mind, there is no risk. Membership is annual and if you don't like it, you can cancel before renewal time…
Hello, I'm Donna Maria!
Our #1 priority is to help you leverage the amazing products you created to build a buying target audience, a loyal community of fans, and a brand that will serve as the platform for a lifetime of sales opportunities.
You're busy. You are determined. You know that tossing spaghetti at the wall and hoping some of it sticks is not a strategy. You don't have the time to digest a million “how to start a business” blog posts, watch thousands of YouTube videos (most of which are ultimately trying to sell you something), and read business books until your eyes glaze over.
What you need is a Success Path, and you have found one right here.
IBN is a one-stop shop that eliminates distractions and gives you the critical ingredients needed to build a buying audience so you enjoy a never-ending stream of sales opportunities. IBN puts the coaching and resources you need in a sequential order you can follow straight to the fulfillment of your business dreams — all organized in one place.
If you're tired of wasting precious time searching for the right advice or wondering what you should do first (or next), you have come to the right place.
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