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…
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,…
The Artisan Made Show is the online pop-up shopping party that features American made products that make your life more fun and enjoyable! Wouldn’t you love tapping your phone or opening your laptop and joining a community of people to discover and discuss what you love about products made by real people with real stories…
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“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…
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…
Organic marketing is great. In fact, most of us prefer it. But there may come a time when you want to invest financially to attract your target market. Yes, Facebook ads is an option, but let’s not forget about Google! If you are interested in learning how to use Google AdWords and AdWords Express to…
The chief objections you tell me you have to blogging consistently and publishing a newsletter on a regular basis are that you don’t have enough time and you cannot think of anything interesting to write about. Yet, you know you should blog, and you really do want to use your blog and email newsletter to…
Content Calls are here! Based on conversations with you, our members, I saw the need for a member benefit focused specifically on helping you create the kind of engaging and consistent content that would attract and resonate with your target audience. Content Calls is that service, and it starts right now! After nearly 20 years…
As we wind down to the end of the first month of a new year, you may have already set some specific goals that will level up your business over the next 12 months. But just in case you haven’t, or even if you have and you may have missed something important, this list is…
Who wants to blog for success in the new year? So you know it’s true. A blog can help your business grow in almost too many ways to name. Among them: driving traffic to your site (and therefore, your shopping cart), serving as a living journal about the growth of your brand, and providing anyone…
Happy New Year everyone! As we coast into 2018, I am pausing to reflect on the magnificent blessing I have to serve thousands of Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs all across North America. It is an honor and a privilege, and frankly, a whole lot of fun! 2017 was a year of great fun and forward…
The new 2018 Indie Business Network member badge is here! Indie Business Network members in good standing can log in and grab the code (without the watermark) for the badge for the current year. After you log in, choose the “Get your 2018 Member Badge” icon from the Dashboard, and follow the prompts to display…
I am pleased to announce the 2017 Artisan Products of the Year! Our winners were selected by our six amazing Influencer Judges: Patrice Grell Yursik, Lisa Douglas, Jade Huang, Jennifer Moreau, Melinda Emerson, and Ally Loprete. If you missed the overview of the Artisan Product of the Year Awards, what they stand for, and why…
IBN MEMBERS GET 20 YEARS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING IN A SINGLE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP!Welcome to THE INDIE METHOD™ The Indie Method is a sequential, step-by-step, immersive entrepreneurial curriculum created and taught by Donna Maria, an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. As illustrated by the above graphic, the Indie…
Several months ago, I announced the Indie Business Network’s collaboration with Soude Haiti, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping the people of Haiti build self-sustaining businesses and become more economically empowered. In Episode 49 of the Indie Business Podcast, I introduced you to Soude Haiti co-founder Ronda Porter-Altema who shared how Soude Haiti supports…
Indie Business Network members inspire me daily. On days when I just don’t feel like doing another single thing, I can go into our member Facebook group and get enthusiasm for life breathed right back into me. One of the reasons is that, each week, IBN members share the amazing things they are doing with…
As you may know, I am hosting the Maker Mastermind Live Experience next month in Nashville. 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 product liability insurance to our members. If you know how sponsorships work, you know…
Recently, I announced the open call for entries for the 2017 Indie Business Network Artisan Product of the Year Awards. Entries close on October 30, so there is still some time to enter. This article shares three things you need to know about our Influencer Judge Patrice Grell Yursik, so you can get an idea…
I am excited to announce the theme for Indie Cruise 2018. 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 2018 now by clicking here. If you have any questions before registering, call…
Go To Entry FormMeet The Influencer JudgesTerms & Conditions Welcome to the Open Call for Entries for the 2017 Indie Business Network Artisan Product of the Year Awards! Last year marked our first in many years of hosting this type of award (meet the 2016 winners here). This year, we are pleased to have a…