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Category Archives: News and Announcements

September Success Call: How to Get Media Attention for Your Beauty Business

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaSeptember 29, 2015

Are you curious about what it takes to get media attention for your business? Are you afraid to pitch? Maybe you know you’re not ready and don’t know what to do to position yourself to be ready? Wondering what to do to get your brand ready for prime time media attention? If you find yourself…

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Indie Business Network Members Are 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Finalists!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaSeptember 24, 2015

I am thrilled to announce our members who are finalists in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Awards! You can vote for your favorites every day, through October 19. The Audience Choice Award Winner will be announced on or about October 23, 2015, and will win a trip for the winner and a guest to…

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Our September 2015 Access Q+A Coaching Call

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaSeptember 17, 2015

Today is another great day because we are hosting what is fast becoming one of our most popular member events — our Access Q+A Coaching Calls! Not only do we get to take a break from being in the weeds to connect and grow together, but our members get answers to the most pressing business…

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I’m Temporarily Terminating My Blog’s RSS Feed — Here’s Why

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaSeptember 8, 2015

You all know how critical I believe blogging is to the overall success of your business. One of the reasons blogging works so well is because you can use Rich Site Summary (RSS) to automatically deliver new blog content to subscribers via email or via a reader (like Feedly, the one I use). Well, today,…

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Our August 2015 Access Q+A Coaching Call

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaAugust 20, 2015

Entrepreneurship can be lonely … but not for members of the Indie Business Network. Every month, I and IBN’s Head Coach, Christine Laureano, host a private coaching call exclusively for members of the Indie Business Network so they can get answers to their most pressing business and success questions. Today’s call was one of our…

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Join me for FREE Sunday Brunch after the Martha Stewart American Made Summit!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaAugust 6, 2015

Today, I purchased my ticket to the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Summit, set for Saturday, November 7, in New York City. If you have not purchased your ticket, you can do so here … and save $50 if you share the event on Facebook as you register. (I did!) Whether or not you are…

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Connection Day New York City: Early Bird Expires July 14!!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaJuly 13, 2015

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the UBER Early Bird Rate for Connection Day 2015, which will take place September 13-14 in New York City! Here is the link to reserve your spot now. In addition to being a great excuse to spend a few days in New York City, Connection Day…

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Why I Did Not Release an Episode of the Indie Business Podcast Today

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaJuly 8, 2015

We are closing in on the end of Season 3 of the Indie Business Podcast. Our theme, Makers On Main Street, is one of the most fun topics I have covered since I began podcasting in 2005. It’s thrillling to draw out the stories of Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs who own and manage retail stores…

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Meet me at Connection Day 2015: Portland

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaJune 23, 2015

I will host Connection Day 2015: Portland, on October 11-12, 2015, with hotel check-in and Indie Yappy Hour the evening before! (I’ll be hosting Connection Day New York City in September, so I could not leave out my members over on the other side of the country now could I?) Sponsored by one of IBN’s…

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Our June 2015 Access Q+A Coaching Call is Today!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaJune 18, 2015

Every month, I and IBN’s Head Coach, Christine Laureano, host a private member call designed to give members an opportunity to get the answers to their most pressing business questions NOW! Today is that day for this month. This is the very BEST day of the month for me because it’s a chance to make…

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Welcome to Our Shareable Images Gallery

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaJune 9, 2015

I am pleased to announce the launch of my new shareable image gallery, a collection of originally designed inspirational quotes and images you can share with your friends. Just click on an image you like, choose your social media channel and share! I began posting inspirational quotes a few years ago here at the blog…

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Member Success Call: How to be Instagood on Instagram

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 26, 2015

What sets apart Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs who use Instagram successfully to grow their businesses and those who do not? According to our guest on today’s Success Call, it includes things like consistent posting and using a pre-determined schedule. In other words, like in so many other areas of life and business, discipline is the…

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Memorial Day 2015

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 25, 2015

Today is a day of remembrance and celebration. We remember the sacrifices of those who gave, and are giving, so much of themselves so we have the freedom to learn and grow as individuals. We celebrate the blessings of America, and with gratitude, acknowledge the selflessness that makes it all possible. Thank you for your…

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Our May 2015 Access Q+A Coaching Call is Today!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 21, 2015

Today is the best day ever because it’s our coaching call day! Each month, I and our Head Coach, Christine Laureano, host a private member call designed to give members an opportunity to get the answers to their most pressing business questions NOW! This month, our Head Coach, Christine Laureano (left) will be joined by…

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Video: Consumers Turning Toward Handmade Soap

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 17, 2015

I received this fun video via email over the weekend. It’s all about the product that that put in motion the sequence of events that led to the start of the Indie Business network: soap. The first part of the video is about the many varieties of soaps and detergents (key word there) on the…

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Announcing Connection Day 2015: New York City

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 5, 2015

The links in this post have been updated to reflect that registration for Connection Day: New York City is closed. To register for upcoming Connection Day events in a city near you, click here. Thank you for visiting! I am pleased to announce Connection Day 2015: New York City, on September 14, 2015, with hotel…

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Video: I’m Speaking at Marlon Smith’s Personal Branding Summit

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMay 3, 2015

If you and I have known each other for a while, then you know that I am a big fan of helping people build a personal brand that leverages and supports their Maker brand. Lately, I have had more opportunities to work with people who are more interested in strengthening their personal brand to support…

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Announcing Find Indie Makers!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaApril 28, 2015

Find Indie Makers has been replaced by IBN’s official Member Directory. I am pleased to announce the launch of Find Indie Makers, a new website that helps you find and buy the locally made artisanal and handmade products you love so much! Find Indie Makers is a showplace for the products and services produced and…

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The April 2015 Coaching Call is Today!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaApril 16, 2015

Today is one of my favorite days of the month because we host our monthly member coaching call this afternoon! I love expert authors and gurus, but peer-to-peer mentoring is the best because you get insights and advice from people who are doing what you are doing. They GET you, so they know how to…

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The March 2015 Coaching Call is Today!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMarch 19, 2015

In case you didn’t know, one of the most fun things we do here at the Indie Business Network is engage in peer-to-peer mentoring. It’s an incredible way to learn. I love gurus and experts, and we hob knob with them all the time too, but the richest experiences happen when our members uplift and…

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See You at Central Soapers in Kansas City!

News and AnnouncementsBy Donna MariaMarch 13, 2015

A am excited to be speaking at the Central Soapers Workshop in Kansas City in a few weeks. I am especially honored to speak since Kenna Cote, the event host, has announced that this will be the final year for Central Soapers. The event will take place March 20 to 22 at the Residence Inn…

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