If you believe traditional media reports, you may think that COVID-19 is killing off retail everywhere. If you believe that’s true, you are sadly mistaken. Traditional media reports are rarely well informed when it comes to independent businesses owned by American Makers. Lucky for you, the Indie Business Network knows all about this topic, and…
Danielle left her corporate life to launch, along with her husband, Outlaw Soaps. She is an author and the inventor of the “Fire In The Hole” subscription box, delivering “explosive awesomeness” to adventurers worldwide. Follow Danielle is peaking on Thursday, September 17 at 2pm ET. Danielle on Instagram.
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…
Weekly live sequential training classes with IBN founder and CEO and certified entrepreneur mentor Donna Maria will give you the vital information you need, in the order you need it, to enable you to grow your business to the point that it can generate the income you want.
Live weekly Q+A roundtable discussions where you’ll be able to ask a business coach questions about your unique situation. You’ll obtain valuable feedback about your most pressing questions as you proceed through the program, and learn from others questions and answers too.
Personalized training from a group of curated Indie Business Blueprint Mentors who have been leading profitable businesses for at least a decade. Our Mentors will train you in six areas that are critical to your success: entrepreneurial mindset, online retail, wholesale, social media, email marketing, and sales.
Learn to use memberships and subscriptions to create community and predictable recurring revenue in your business. (IBN is the first continuously operating recurring revenue membership-based business on the Internet? Learn from the person who was doing it before anyone else even knew what it was!)
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.
Fabulous ideas will attract and engage your customers all year long. Categories include downloads and opt ins, self-care, quizzes, quotes, inspiration, checklists, planner ideas, resource lists, customer spotlights, online meetups, virtual home parties and more!
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…
