According to William Congreve’s 1697 play The Mourning Bride, “music has charms to soothe the savage beast.” Inspired by this well-known quote and our upcoming Indie Cruise 2023: Cabo San Lucas, this playlist is sure to soothe and deflect any beast out to stalk you — especially if you love sounds of sand and sea.…
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Our September 2022 Indie Business Book Club selection is To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink. At its core, this book is a reminder that we all spend a considerable amount of time and energy trying to convince others to do what we want them to do. •…
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We are coco for coconut! This iconic fruit overflows with magical powers, cementing it as the multi-hyphenate star of candles and skincare alike. There are so many ways to embrace the coconut. You can tap into its sweet and creamy scent. Played against the right notes, coconut can sing like a tropical breeze or smolder…
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Ah, the long days of August! We love summer, but when things start to get hot, sticky, and oh-so draining, we tap into a special line-up of heat and sun-beating beauty and self-care products. To maximize your fun in the sun, you’ll need the right outdoor candles, skincare, and refreshing treats. So spark some real…
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Maker Planner is a repeatable system designed to help you forecast your future, create your quarters, and design your days to you can continuously transform and improve your business and your life, and it’s now available for purchase through next two weeks at this link. When used consistently, Maker Planner will help you clarify your goals…
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Calling all dog moms and dog dads—It’s officially DOGust! This summer month, we love to dote on our furry friends. Whether you’re looking to give your pup a relaxing spaw day at home or refresh to pet-funked air with a new candle, we’ve rounded up the best maker gifts for dogs (and those who love…
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Have you seen the awe-inspiring images captured by the new James Webb Space Telescope? We still haven’t picked our jaws up off the floor! We might not ever make it to the outer reaches of our galaxy, but our space-savvy members can certainly deliver a blanket of stars to our front porch. So we’ve been…
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Our August 2022 Indie Business Book Club selection is YOU-NICORN: 30 Days to Find Your Inner Unicorn and Live the Life You Love by our Indie Business Network member, Danielle A. Vincent. YOU-NICORN is a 30-day, step-by-step program to help you get a better perspective on your thoughts, improve your relationships, clarify your goals, and find…
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Summer means sun, soaring temps, and sadly—stinky sweat! But you’ve probably had it up to here 💁♀️ with questionable ingredients like aluminum soaking into your underarms. You’re in luck: these all-natural deodorants know how to bust B.O. without the icky additives! These makers turn to all-natural stink-stoppers like baking soda, aluminum, and plant powders. So…
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Hey beach babe! Is your wanderlust churning with daydreams of long, carefree days by the ocean? The sun warming your cheeks, waves crashing in the distance, and salty mist flitting through the air: you can nearly picture yourself there! Well, if you’re not quite ready to click “book tickets,” we’ve got the beach-inspired candles ready…
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We are excited to introduce you to Simone Maldonado and Eden Holt, our 3Q 2022 Maker Scholarship recipients. Simone is the founder of The Calm Joy Candle Co. in Williamstown, New Jersey. Eden is the founder of The Connection Effect in Springfield, Missouri. We are normally thrilled to welcome one new scholarship recipient, so you…
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Swimming, backyard BBQs, and golden evenings—we’re wild for summertime’s greatest hits! But the sunniest season isn’t all about the outdoors. We also enjoy revamping our summer candle line-up with a new twist. Citrus, tropical, floral, or sea-inspired, we love all the fresh summer scents dropping this year! So shake up your candle collection with a…
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As you may know, IBN hosted Mastermind Intensive 2022 recently in Charlotte, North Carolina. As you may also know, the Indie Business Network has a long-standing and successful collaborative relationship with Veracity Insurance Solutions, to provide affordable and accessible general and product liability insurance to our members. Thanks so much to Veracity for sponsoring our…
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It is officially summer, and we don’t know about you, but we are ready to hit the road! It’s time to check off a few more must-see destinations from the bucket list. Whether you’re bound for the coast, braving the great wide-open, or exploring a bustling city, these 9 handmade products will help make your…
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Our July 2022 Indie Business Book Club selection is The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life and Your Success, by Darren Hardy. I first encountered the author after I agreed to be a blogger for Success Magazine. Shortly after I signed the contract, Darren Hardy purchased rights to the Success Magazine brand and changed…
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