Donna Maria is an entrepreneur mentor, the founder and CEO of the
Indie Business Network, and the host of the
Indie Business Podcast and the
Indie Business Retreat. She has been recognized as one of the most trusted voices for Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs. Her coaching and consulting enterprise trains thousands of new and evolving entrepreneurs every day.
Neha is a Shopify Partner and the founder and CEO of Jade Lilly, an apothecary brand near Chicago, Illinois. In addition to managing her own design needs, she helps others with theirs, including Shopify platform design and maintenance. Neha will speak at 2pm ET on Friday, September 18. Follow Neha on Instagram.
I founded the Indie Business Network 20 years ago because I believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship. I also believe that it is time to replace traditional notions of entrepreneurship with the mindset that entrepreneurship is for everyone. You do not have to reach annual revenues of multiple zeroes before you have a “real”…
I am pleased to announce the August 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: How to Get Sh*t Done: Why Women Need to Stop Doing Everything So They Can Achieve Anything by Erin Falconer. This book was the top choice as voted by our members. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you…
You need deodorant all year, but summertime stink can be especially stubborn and offensive. Not only that, if you buy traditional deodorants from mass market manufacturers, you’re likely to end up with unexciting fragrance options like “powder fresh” and “rain.” Can you scream “BORING?!” I asked our IBN members (who are never ever boring) for…
One of the most exciting aspects of leading the Indie Business Network is being able to participate in the the fun and success my members enjoy as they share their artisan products with the world. I don’t like to keep all the fun to myself though, so I recently sat down with our member, Kara…
I am pleased to announce the July 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you can click here for more information. Who Moved My Cheese? is the perfect book to read as we move together through COVID-19 because it…
I am thrilled to announce the launch of IBN’s newly designed website at for Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs at www.IndieBusinessNetwork.com. After months of copy writing (and re-writing), thousands backend technical updates (some still happening!), and a few hundred hours of hemming and hawing, I am finally delighted to officially open our newly updated virtual doors…
As we slide into the summer season, we have exciting news. Yes, we are still in the midst of a pandemic, but our members are undaunted and determined to continue to shine and press their way forward building their brands. As always, IBN is supporting them every step of the way, and one of those…
Donna Maria will handpick participants to receive complimentary live hot seat coaching to help you add or improve the recurring revenue, subscription, and membership aspects of your business right away. If you want to have recurring revenue sales for the holiday season this year, you won’t want to miss these!
From September 14 to 18, you’ll receive a daily email with a short video training from Donna Maria. You’ll make rapid progress daily toward EXACTLY what it takes to expand your business model to embrace opportunities for repeat sales for a lifetime.
Each day, Donna Maria will set aside time for Q+A so your most pressing questions can be answered immediately. If you don’t have questions, you’ll benefit from hearing the specific action steps and answers to other people’s questions.
Donna Maria will host a private group so you’ll be among seriously like-minded people who are ready to pop the cork on the recurring revenue mindset that can transform your business for good. Donna Maria will be your guide every step of the way.
Sabrina will handpick members of the audience to receive on-the-spot hot seat coaching on the areas that matter most in your business. From how to plan out your perfect funnel to figuring out your million dollar message, you’ll witness the breakthroughs as Sabrina takes you through the exact process she uses with her private clients.
You’ll be invited to a virtual wrap and cocktail party as we close out the week. There, you’ll be encouraged to share your wins and transformational a-ha moments you encountered during the Challenge Summit. You’ll also have an opportunity to show off any new recurring revenue, subscription, and membership options you’ve added!
With the first day of summer just a week away, we’ve got you covered with some cool finds to kick off the season. Check out these products from American Makers across the nation: Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York. Here are the livestream replays, along with shopping links, specials and discount codes…
“Do you need to destash some of the ingredients and supplies you purchased, but no longer have use for? We’ve got just the place where you can do that. Join us for the Ingredients, Packaging, Supplies and Equipment Swap & Sell! When you are a Maker, you make things, and when your making doesn’t turn…
In case you missed it, the Artisan Made Show: Mother’s Day Edition was fun and right on time. With the big day being exactly one week away, our American Makers are making it easy for you to treat mom with the best of American Made. Our show lineup included several Indie Business Network member artisan…
If you missed the Open House, don’t worry … we recorded it for you! You can enjoy the replay below! “Should I join the Indie Business Network?” is a question we see asked frequently online and in Maker communities all around. We have the answer! Our virtual OPEN HOUSE is designed to welcome and introduce…
The challenge is over, but you can still join the Maker Mastermind Facebook Group at this link. “How do I use video to market and sell my products?” I’m so glad you asked, because I created the Video Sales and Marketing 5-Day Challenge to help you answer that question. If you’ve already heard about it…
In case you missed it, the Artisan Made Show: Spring Market Edition was fun and invigorating. Our show lineup included several Indie Business Network member artisan entrepreneurs proudly representing seven states: Oklahoma, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. As you know, the Artisan Made Show makes it fun and easy for you Meet the…
Click here to sign up and receive a copy of Checklist for Creating a Fun, Engaging and Profitable Facebook Group! “How do I get more engagement in my Facebook group?” is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from my members and people who look to me to help them market their business…