When I first heard grumblings last last year about a severe flu overseas, I hardly gave it a second thought. After all, here in the US, we often enjoy the privilege of learning about illnesses that affect people in other countries but have relatively minimal impact here. Ebola and Swine flu come immediately to mind.…
For the November 2020 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read 90 Days to C.E.O. by Rochelle Graham-Campbell. This book is combination of engaging storytelling and entrepreneurial tips that is especially useful if you need a CEO mindset adjustment where your business is concerned. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club,…
I am pleased to announce the January 2021 Indie Business Book Club pick: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod. This is not a new book, but it is definitely a timely oldie but goodie. If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you…
I am excited to announce Indie Business Retreat: Getaway: Pelican Grand Beach Resort: January 24 – 27, 2021! If you already know you are ready to register, do so here. (Deposits are due now.) Why Retreat Now? Good question. And it’s the middle of a pandemic, so I am glad you asked. Here’s why. Because…
NO MORE ENDLESS GOOGLING TO FIND RESOURCES TO HELP GROW YOUR MAKER BUSINESS.The Indie Business Network® has the serious mentoring, entrepreneur training, business resources, regulatory info and supportive like-minded community you’ve been searching for … all in one friendly place!Yes…and we offer insurance too … YES, I WANT TO JOIN!You’ve searched local networks and googled…
Here at Indie Business, we love nothing more than spotlighting the American Made products you love. Of course, the holiday season is no exception. I’m excited to share this Holiday Gift Guide featuring some of our members’s creative products that make your life better every day. This is your opportunity to support local creatives and…
For the October 2020 edition of the Indie Business™ Book Club, we read Supermaker by Jaime Schmidt. This book tells the story of how Jaime, a former Indie Business member, led her business from her kitchen to a 9-figure acquisition by Unilever in 2017. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend it for all…
I am pleased to announce the November 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: 90 Days to CEO: A Guide To Avoid Business Pitfalls And Unlock The Secrets Of Entrepreneurship by Rochelle Graham-Campbell. This book was selected for many reasons, among them that Rochelle was once a member of the Indie Business Network. If you’re not…
If you’ve already heard the news and are ready to take a class, register here! One of the best parts about leading the Indie Business Network is that I am surrounded by gifted people who use their creative skills and talents to make products that improve people’s lives. For many IBN members, life becomes richer…
Growing a business requires boatloads of energy and stamina, so I launched Indie Business Fit Club to encourage our Indie Business Network members to remain as physically fit as possible through regular movement and exercise. To that end, I’m excited to announce our 5K-A-Day October Steps Challenge! Makers are generally physically active while they are…
For the September 2020 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read The Membership Economy by Robbie Kellman Baxter. According to the dust jacket, the book is designed to “show you how to turn ordinary customers into members for life.” If you’re not familiar with the Indie Business Book Club, you can click here for more…
I am pleased to announce the October 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: Supermaker by Jaime Schmidt. This book was selected for obvious reasons — it’s designed to inspire Makers like you and like all of my Indie Business Network members. Another reason I selected this book is because it is authored by former IBN…
The Indie Business Network offers a valuable and transformative entrepreneurial experience. As its leader, I recognize that not everyone has the resources to access IBN’s array of entrepreneurial mentoring, coaching, and training services, especially when they are first starting out. To help offset the challenge for as many as possible, each quarter, we offer a…
Indie Business Network members have great online businesses as you know, and they also have some great retail stores and studio locations. But you may not know that many of them also sell their products at local farmer’s markets nationwide. If you have never been to a local farmer’s market, you are missing out on…
For the August 2020 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read How to Get Sh*t Done by Erin Falconer. In promotional materials, this book is touted as the the first productivity book by a woman in a decade. (It was published in 2018.) The book calls on women to stop configuring the exhausting lives we…
I am pleased to announce the September 2020 Indie Business Book Club pick: The Membership Economy: Find Your Super Users, Master the Forever Transaction, and Build Recurring Revenue by Robbie Kellman Baxter. This book was selected personally by me because I believe a well executed membership business model is the best business model on the…
According to the US National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, several animal and human studies suggest that lavender may be an effective treatment for certain neurological disorders. Among other things, they show that lavender has mood stabilizing, sedative, and analgesic properties. Of course that’s no surprise to Indie Business Network members…
“How can I create more repeat sales in my business?” I’m glad you asked! I created the 5-Day Recurring Revenue Challenge Summit to help you answer that precise question, and get the party started. Filled with action-packed adventure challenges, informative live Q+A sessions, an ahh-mazing speaker lineup, and chances to win some American Made swag…
One of the best things about being Indie is that you love what you do enough to talk about it all the time. We love it when our members talk about their entrepreneurial journeys because it gives us an opportunity to tell you even more about them. Today, we bring you Kirsten Connor of Flourish…
I am excited to tell you about the launch of a new Level Up and Create Podcast by IBN’s longtime member, La Shonda Tyree! I’m even more excited to tell you how honored I am to be the very first featured guest! When La Shonda invited me to join her for her inaugural guest episode,…
For the July 2020 edition of the Indie Business Book Club, we read Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD. This quick read packs a powerful punch, providing you with the perfect reminder of your personal power as we move through the challenges of COVID-19. It’s delivered in the form of a fable in which…