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Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast: the Podcast of the Indie Business Network

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Welcome to the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast! As you may know, I have hosted a podcast since Enjoy this quick overview of the new Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast so you know what’s coming your way! Click the arrow to enjoy the Indie Business Podcast More Evergreen Podcast Episodes If you want to binge listen to…

Meet Justice Rivera + Zehra Kapasi: Indie Business Network 3Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipients

We are excited to introduce you to Justice Rivera of Justice Rivera Hair and Zehra Kapasi of Rose Best, our 3Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipients. We are normally thrilled to welcome one new scholarship recipient, so you can imagine how much pleasure it gives us to welcome TWO for the third quarter of…

July 2026 Indie Business Book Club: How to Make It by Erin Austen Abbott

I’m excited to announce the July selection for the Indie Business Book Club: How to Make It: 25 Makers Share the Secrets to Building a Creative Business by Erin Austen Abbott. We’ll explore the entrepreneurial journeys of 25 makers uncovering the habits, decisions and, business strategies they use to transform creativity into thriving businesses. What…

June 2026 Indie Business Book Club: Grow Your Product Business by Catherine Erdly

I’m excited to announce the June selection for the Indie Business Book Club: Grow Your Product Business (6-Minute Smarts) by Catherine Erdly. There has never been a more exciting time to build a product-based business. Using free or very low cost technological tools, Makers and artisan entrepreneurs can reach customers around the world easily and…

A New Chapter: Announcing The New Indie Business Community!

The new Indie Business Community is now open. If you already know you are ready to request your invitation, you can join us by opening this page and typing in your name, email address and the word JOIN in the space provided. If you’re not sure yet, this article will answer some of your questions…

May 2026 Indie Business Book Club: Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal

I’m excited to announce the May selection for the Indie Business Book Club: Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results by Nir Eyal. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” in your business, but still not getting the results you want, this book will challenge…

Indie Spotlight: Maria Piotrowski: White Turtle Beauty: Ontario, Canada

Introducing Maria Piotrowski of White Turtle Beauty in Ontario, Canada. Maria recently shared with me the story of how she started her business, what her brand stands for, what she loves about being a member of the Indie Business Network and more. Maria’s story and the tips and resources shared here will inform, inspire and…

April 2026 Indie Business Book Club: Gradually Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson

I’m excited to announce the April selection for the Indie Business Book Club: Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy by Mark Batterson. This insightful book explores one of the most obvious realities: the best things in life happen gradually, then suddenly. You’ve heard of an “overnight success,”…

March 2026 Indie Business Book Club: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

I’m excited to announce the March selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. This powerful book will help us explore how hosting brand gatherings can transform the way you serve your target customers, and how you can use the events you…

Ruminate and Reflect with Hannah Hon of Ruministics – Indie Business Podcast Episode 100

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Welcome to Episode 100 of the Indie Business Podcast! On this episode, you’ll meet Hannah Hon of Ruministics in St. Louis, Missouri. Do you remember the blockbuster film The Perfect Storm? Today’s guest, Hannah Hon, describes her entrepreneurial journey as the perfect storm convergence of fragrance, creativity, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Hannah and I…

February 2026 Indie Business Book Club: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom

I’m excited to announce the February selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom. The longer I’m in business, the more persuaded I am that if money is the main reason you are in business, it will also be the…

Meet Allison Deglomine: Indie Business Network 1Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipient

We are excited to introduce you to Allison Deglomine, founder and CEO of of Resonance Perfumery, our 1Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipient. Resonance Perfumery is a small-batch fragrance studio in Mariposa, California that creates natural perfumes and aromatic mists to support emotional well-being, presence, and daily self-care. Each offering is crafted by hand…

Indie Business Network: 2025 Year In Review

As I prepare to turn the page from 2025 to 2026, I am both reflective and intentional. There will be much to do and share in the New Year, but before we get there. I am pausing for a moment to review, assess, and celebrate the past 365 days. What you see here is an…

January 2026 Indie Business Book Club: Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals

One of my favorite personal development truth bombs, attributed to Jim Rohn, is that you either design your life or you tolerate it. What a great illustration of how to live a life you can truly enjoy. In my experience, the more intentionally I design my days, the more I enjoy my life. When I…

Get Your 2026 Indie Business Network Member Badge

The all-new 2026 Indie Business Network Entrepreneur Member Badge has arrived, and it’s ready to shine. This badge instantly signals to customers, clients, members, and professional colleagues that your IBN membership is current and that your business is part of a trusted, thriving entrepreneurial community. Showcase it proudly on your website, across your social media,…