Indie Business Network®

Blog

Maker Stories: Episode 64: Michael McPolin of Birch & Main [Podcast]

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:38 — 72.6MB) | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | RSS

Welcome to Episode 64 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Michael McPolin of Birch & Main in Port Jefferson, New York. Michael has tons of professional experience in the retail world. When you combine that with his passion for shopping (he can’t stop), it will be clear why his retail…

How to Find Mentors to Help You Grow Your Business

I have been mentoring women for nearly 20 years, and I have been mentored all my life. But not in the ways you might think. You might think that I’ve been surrounded by mentors who meet with me personally (and for free) over a leisurely meals to school me in the ways of the entrepreneurship.…

Announcing Maker Mastermind™ Circles

I am excited today to announce that applications are open for the first Maker Mastermind™ Circles. A Maker Mastermind Circle is a community of two or more similarly situated, like-minded Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs who gather regularly to address and solve their biggest business challenges, and celebrate success together. Together, you and your Maker Mastermind…

Artisan Product of the Year 2018: Winners

I am pleased to announce the 2018 Artisan Products of the Year! Our winners were selected by our three amazing Influencer Judges: Damaris Lewis, Jaime Schmidt, and Sommer Poquette. If you missed the overview of the Artisan Product of the Year Awards, what they stand for, and why they are so important in the Artisan…

Introducing Influencer Judge Sommer Poquette: The Clean Green Mom Influencer

Recently, I announced the open call for entries for the 2018 Indie Business Network Artisan Product of the Year Awards. Our winners will be announced soon. In the meantime, I’d like you to become acquainted with our panel of curated Influencer Judges. You have already met actress Damaris Lewis and award-winning entrepreneur Jaime Schmidt. Today,…

Introducing Influencer Judge Jaime Schmidt: Disruptive Master of Intrigue

Recently, I announced the open call for entries for the 2018 Indie Business Network Artisan Product of the Year Awards. Our winners will be announced soon. In the meantime, I’d like you to become acquainted with our panel of curated Influencer Judges. You have already met Damaris Lewis. Today, I’m pleased to announce Jaime Schmidt,…

Introducing Influencer Judge Damaris Lewis: Poet, Actor, Maker, Muse

Recently, I announced the open call for entries for the 2018 Indie Business Network Artisan Product of the Year Awards. Our winners will be announced next month. In the meantime, I’d like you to become acquainted with our panel of carefully curated Influencer Judges. This article shares three things you need to know about our…

10 Ways to Inspire Yourself When Life Sucks

Since I’ve had to inspire myself to keep going in the midst of many sucky situations lately, I thought I’d share some of the strategies I’ve used to get through my recent sucky situations. There have been many, and I’ll tell you about them later, but for now, if your life is feeling The Suck…

Recap: Artisan Made Show: Summer Sizzle Edition

In case you missed it, the Artisan Made Show: Summer Sizzle Edition was awesome. Summer is in full swing, and if you need some additional life enhancing products to round out the season, you have come to the right place! Our show lineup included five or our member artisan entrepreneurs from five states: Minnesota, Alabama,…

Indie Business Fit Club

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Indie Business Fit Club! The recent suicides of entrepreneurs like Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and others, not to mention the many discussions in our private Facebook community around the topic of burnout and stress, have led me to believe that it’s time to embrace entrepreneurial fitness…

Recap: Artisan Made Show: Father’s Day Edition

In case you missed it yesterday, the Artisan Made Show: Father’s Day Edition was awesome. Father’s Day is coming up on June 17, and if you have yet to finish your shopping, then you have come to the right place! Our show lineup included six or our member artisan entrepreneurs from four states: California, Connecticut,…

IndieCruise Mastermind 2019 Presenter: Maria Gelnett: The Nia Technique

I am excited to share that, with the addition of Maria Gelnett and The Nia Technique, we have added the perfect complement to Indie Cruise 2019 and our theme of The Community Economy. For those who don’t know, the Nia Technique is the combination of 52 simple movements that integrate dance arts, martial arts, and…

Maker Journeys: France: A Fragrant Odyssey

“It’s better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.” – Anonymous If you have ever dreamed of traveling to a faraway land that allows you to combine your passion for natural ingredients with your desire to create new and amazingly fragrant things, then this is the journey for you. I’m…

Maker Mastermind™ Live Recap: April 2018: Chicago

Maker Mastermind Live: Chicago: Emerge + Engage was fun and fulfilling! Attendees joined me two days of masterminding, goal setting, business planning, Maker shopping, and fun. We kicked off Maker Mastermind™ Live: Chicago: Emerge + Engage the night before with a delicious Mastermind Dinner at the meat free Veggie Diner where we learned everything there…

Announcing the Theme for Indie Cruise 2019: The Community Economy

I am excited to announce the theme for Indie Cruise 2019. For those who don’t know, Indie Cruise is the signature retreat for Makers and Creative Entrepreneurs. If you already know you want to join us, you can register for Indie Cruise 2019 now by clicking here. If you have any questions before registering, call…