Recently, I told you about our member, Christina Wennstrom of in Redondo Beach, California, and her fabulous "road trip of a lifetime. If you missed Part 1 of her journey, you can get it here. Christina has ended her road trip, and this post shares Parts 2 and 3 of her exciting journey. Christina attended three conferences, back-to-back, over a 10-day period, and she reports that she had a … [Read more...]
Makers on the Move (Episode 1: June 2017)
Last week, I shared some of the inspiring accomplishments of Indie Business Network members in a new Maker on the Move column. (If you missed last week's stories from Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs in Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, you can catch them here.) Based on the positive feedback received after the first Makers on the Move column, I've decided to continue it. First, … [Read more...]
Makers on the Move (May 2017)
Every week, Indie Business Network members do amazing things, and I remind them of the benefits of being bold and out loud about their achievements. Members are encouraged to brag on themselves, and when they do, it's another opportunity for me to brag on them. Whether it's opening a retail store, or launching a branded Facebook group, or even taking a much-needed sabbatical from a very active … [Read more...]
IBN Members at Dallas Gift Show and Las Vegas Market!
Not all of our members showcase their products at trade shows, but many do. Last week, I told you about Maggie Hanus and Caitlin Abshier exhibiting at Atlanta's America's Mart. Today, I want you to meet three of our member brands that are exhibiting their handmade products at Las Vegas Market and the Dallas Market Center. Dallas Market Center is a large wholesale marketplace in North … [Read more...]
IBN Members at Atlanta’s America’s Mart
I love telling you about the amazing things our members do, and how dedicated they are to serving their customers. Today, I want to introduce you quickly to Maggie Hanus of A Wild Soap Bar outside Austin, Texas, and Caitlin Abshier of Revive Bath + Body in Atlanta. Here they are today at Atlanta's America's Mart, the largest permanent wholesale marketplace of its kind. According to its … [Read more...]
