September 2015 - Indie Business Network®

Season 4: Episode 2: Martha Stewart American Made with Gilyn McKelligon [Podcast]

PodcastBy Donna Maria September 30, 2015

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. Last week, we brought you Riche Holmes Grant, our choice from the Style category. Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Gilyn McKelligon of Hannah Bergen in Portland, Oregon,…

September Success Call: How to Get Media Attention for Your Beauty Business

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna Maria September 29, 2015

Are you curious about what it takes to get media attention for your business? Are you afraid to pitch? Maybe you know you’re not ready and don’t know what to do to position yourself to be ready? Wondering what to do to get your brand ready for prime time media attention? If you find yourself…

Indie Business Network Members Are 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Finalists!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna Maria September 24, 2015

I am thrilled to announce our members who are finalists in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Awards! You can vote for your favorites every day, through October 19. The Audience Choice Award Winner will be announced on or about October 23, 2015, and will win a trip for the winner and a guest to…

Season 4: Episode 1: Martha Stewart American Made with Riche Holmes Grant [Podcast]

PodcastBy Donna Maria September 23, 2015

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the Indie Business Podcast! This season is all about celebrating finalists in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards. We start with the Style category, and our featured Maker of choice is Riche Holmes Grant of BambiniWare in Silver Spring, Maryland, and I am thrilled to introduce you to…

Stop Thinking Big, and Just Think, Period.

EntrepreneurshipBy Donna Maria September 22, 2015

It is true that entrepreneurship requires big thinking. But today, its easier than ever to put the cart before the horse and begin thinking big before actually thinking, period. About six months into my career as an attorney, the managing partner called me into his office to question my billable hours. I was barely meeting…

Proper Buyer Etiquette at Local Farmer’s Markets and Shows

SuccessBy Donna Maria September 19, 2015

It’s finally fall, and that means more farmer’s markets and shows for American Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs. It may come as a surprise to you, but there are simple things you can do as a buyer to enjoy a better shopping experience. Since I used to sell my own handmade products at a local market,…

Our September 2015 Access Q+A Coaching Call

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna Maria September 17, 2015

Today is another great day because we are hosting what is fast becoming one of our most popular member events — our Access Q+A Coaching Calls! Not only do we get to take a break from being in the weeds to connect and grow together, but our members get answers to the most pressing business…

Maker Mastermind Live Recap: September 2015: New York City

EventsBy Donna Maria September 16, 2015

This event was originally called “Connection Day.” We changed the name to “Maker Mastermind,” and this post has been updated to reflect the new brand. For more information about the Maker Mastermind Live Tour, to register for the city closest to you, or to request that we come to your city, click here. Greetings from…

Why Everyone Can Be an Entrepreneur

EntrepreneurshipBy Donna Maria September 10, 2015

Iam so so tired of hearing people say “Not everyone can be an entrepreneur.” Why the heck not? Because you have to work hard? Because you weren’t raised in an entrepreneurial family? Because you must have tenacity and determination? Because you must have a certain mindset? Who is born with any of those things? Not…

How to Create a Sustainable Vision for Your Small Business

EntrepreneurshipBy Donna Maria September 9, 2015

I‘m very fortunate. I had a vision for my business from the moment it started. Over the years, I have taken it for granted that everyone else did too. I have learned that this is not true. If you don’t have a sustainable vision for your business, you will after you take the steps outlined…

I’m Temporarily Terminating My Blog’s RSS Feed — Here’s Why

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna Maria September 8, 2015

You all know how critical I believe blogging is to the overall success of your business. One of the reasons blogging works so well is because you can use Rich Site Summary (RSS) to automatically deliver new blog content to subscribers via email or via a reader (like Feedly, the one I use). Well, today,…

This is Not Your Mother’s Labor Force

EntrepreneurshipBy Donna Maria September 7, 2015

As we pause to honor the workers and Makers who offer such valuable contributions to our nation, I am pondering the incredible merger of work and life we are witnessing today. This is not the first time America has seen the work-life merger. Life and work were a cohesive whole just two generations ago when…

Indie Business Podcast: Season 03: Makers on Main Street: Archive

PodcastBy Donna Maria September 4, 2015

What an amazing Season 03 we had on the Indie Business Podcast! It was such a thrill to share with you the stories of so many Makers on Main Street, Creative Entrepreneurs who are dotting the landscape with beautiful retail stores on Main Streets across the nation. I am gearing up for Season 04, the…

How to Manage Your Entrepreneurial Energy

EntrepreneurshipBy Donna Maria September 3, 2015

The longer I am in business, the more I appreciate the importance of managing my entrepreneurial energy. In the early years of my business, it was as simple as getting up, getting a bunch of stuff done, and then calling it a day. That’s still the big picture, but now that my business has matured…

Season 3: Episode 12: Makers on Main Street with Amber Hawthorne [Podcast]

PodcastBy Donna Maria September 2, 2015

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 12 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this twelfth episode of my Makers on Main Street series, I will introduce you to Amber Hawthorne of Bambu Earth in San Juan Capistrano, California. Amber just hosted the soft opening of her store this past weekend, and she tells us all about…

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