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…
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…
At-home wellness is not just important in the middle of a pandemic. It’s important always, and that’s one reason IBN will soon publish Essential Self-Care: the Modern Woman’s Guide to At-Home Beauty Rituals and Well-Being. But until that book is available (stay tuned!), we are encouraging our members to maintain wellness at home through our…
In case you missed it today, the Artisan Made Show: Spring 2020 Edition was a huge success. Our show lineup included six of our member artisan entrepreneurs from five states: Oklahoma, Connecticut, Wyoming, California, and Louisiana. As you know, the Artisan Made Show makes it fun and easy for you Meet the Makers | Shop…
This is an old post. Effective December 31, 2021, companies manufacturing alcohol-based hand sanitizers under the temporary policies referenced in this post were required to cease production of those products. For more information, visit the FDA’s announcement here. Effective Immediately, Indie Business Network members with product liability insurance through IBN’s program with Veracity Insurance Services…
I am excited to announce the newest addition to our Indie Business Fit Club — Yoga and Stretch with Kim Jones, perfectly timed to support the physical, emotional, and mental wellness of our members as they simultaneously lead their businesses and face down COVID-19. Kim will host two classes a week. We’ll start the week…
One of the benefits of IBN membership is a live monthly Indie Chat with someone who has mastered a topic that will help you be successful in your Maker business. Indie Chats events are great opportunities to learn and grow in our supportive community, and to meet some of the people who can help you…
Click here to get handmade soap deals now! The challenge is real and we are all feeling the strain. Nevertheless, according to the World Health Organization, one thing we can all do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wash our hands often, and there’s no better place to get the soap needed…
