Oprah "Next TV Star" Bloopers
Donna Maria shares bloopers from her pitch to Oprah Winfrey as part of “Oprah’s Search For The Next TV Star.”
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.
The Power Of Asking For What You Want
This morning as I was serving my kids cereal for breakfast, my son suddenly erupted in tears. He hurt his foot at camp yesterday and had just bumped his head on a counter, so I thought he was hurting. When I asked why he was crying, he mumbled something I couldn’t understand. After I got…
The Hypocrisy Of Using Scare Tactics To Impact Public Policy
Donna Maria shares thoughtful commentary on the Environmental Working Groups efforts to use scare tactics to affect public policy in the cosmetics industry.
I’m Speaking At Blogging While Brown!
Donna Maria will be speaking at Blogging While Brown, with co-panelists Nichelle Stephens and Navarrow Wright.
Vault Episode #196: Pam Slim [Podcast]
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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 196! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pam Slim, the author of “Escape from Cubicle Nation.” Pam is not only a successful author but also a seasoned consultant who…
[POLL RESULTS] Are you more likely to buy a cosmetic if “organic” is on the label?
Earlier this month, I posted this question here and over at the Indie social networking site. As you may know, the USDA’s National Organic Program enforces organic labeling and processing standards for food, but not cosmetics. The FDA, which does regulate cosmetics, does not oversee how and whether the term “organic” appears on cosmetic product…
Quote Of The Week: I Think I Can!
Donna Maria shares the quote of the week: I think I can, I think I can!
Podcast: My Interview With Brian Solis: Social Media For Indies
Donna Maria interviews Brian Solis on how Indies can use social media to advance their business interests and improve their bottom line.
Thanks To My "All Indie, All The Time" Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for partnering to on behalf of small businesses.
How To Find Victory
This week was extremely challenging, both personally and professionally. A few personal family matters exploded. My son was sick all week with a weird, low grade, no-fever stomach ache (that our pediatrician attributes to touching a turtle last month), which manifested itself mainly around 2:00 in the morning. The widgets and plugins on my blog…
10 Free iPhone Apps To Boost Indie Business Productivity
I enjoy my iPhone. In fact, I sometimes wonder what I did before I owned it. I resisted purchasing an iPhone because I once owned and intensely disliked one of these. I’ve made a complete turnaround, and today, we are a happy Apple family. This was the home screen on my iPhone last week. (I’ve…
Vault Episode #195: Brian Solis [Podcast]
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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 195! In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Brian Solis, a globally recognized thought leader in the realm of social media. Brian is the Principal of Future Works, an…
Video: 2010 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers
Donna Maria shares the promotional video from the 2010 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.
Quote Of The Week: Courage
Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.
Top 10 Small Business Success People Of The Week!
Donna Maria suggests observing, digesting and incorporating the habits of successful people in order to achieve your goals.
Thank You Indie Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for partnering to on behalf of small businesses.
[POLL] Are you more likely to buy a cosmetic if "organic" is on the label?
According to the Organic Trade Association, in 2009, US sales of organic products grew grew by to $26.6 billion. Of that figure, $24.8 billion represented organic food. The remaining $1.8 billion were sales of organic non-foods, including cosmetics. As the founder and CEO of the Indie Beauty Network, a trade organization serving small scale cosmetics…
Five Specific Actions You Can Take To Build Your Personal Brand
Each day, small business owners fail to maximize the most valuable asset they have: themselves. They invest hours creating marketing copy that touts the benefits of their products. They spend a small fortune on a website. They plunk down thousands on ingredients, supplies, labels and everything else. While those things are important, none of them…
10 Things That Make A Blog Stink
Some things make a blog great while other things make a blog stink. Luckily, the things that make a blog stink are not only easy to recognize, but also easy to fix. While I wouldn’t go so far as to say my blog is great, I am pretty sure it doesn’t stink. But it used…
What Kind Of Businesses Thrive Without An Online Presence?
Donna Maria shares examples of businesses that can thrive, even if they don’t have a Web presence.
An IBN Member "Thank You" Slideshow
I hope this Memorial Day post finds you enjoying time off with family and friends, and remembering the people who sacrificed their lives over the centuries for our freedom. As the leader of a trade organization that celebrates the strength and tenacity of small business owners, I can think of no better way to celebrate…