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Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses gift guides! We all want to know about gift guides and yes this is PR! Brittney gives us info on when, what and where to pitch! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!

About Brittney

Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.

She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.

She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.

HARO: https://www.helpareporter.com/

The Human Connection Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1485340066

Website: http://brittneyllynn.com

Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion

Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn

The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt

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Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses being on podcasts! Podcasts are a great place for you to pitch yourself so she shares some tips plus how to find podcasts. Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!

About Brittney

Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.

She's also the host of the Day in the Life podcast, which gives a glimpse into the daily lives of people from across the world who work in a variety of industries. Stepping into the lives of these fascinating guests will encourage, inspire and challenge listeners as they share in each guest's trials and triumphs, learning that we are all connected and are more alike than we realize.

She's based in Dallas, Texas with her husband and pup.

The Human Connection Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1485340066

Website: http://brittneyllynn.com

Free pitch templates: http://brittneyllynn.com/creativebizrebellion

Instagram: http://instagram.com/brittneyllynn

The PR Prompt: http://brittneyllynn.com/theprprompt

Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patron today!

JOIN our Facebook Group!

FOLLOW us on Instagram and use #creativebizrebellion. Tag us in a photo of you listening!

LEAVE us a review on Itunes or on your favorite podcast app. We will give you all the virtual fistbumps!

SIGN UP for our email list and be the first to learn about workshops, rebel sessions and more

CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop.

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website.

Hiya Rebels!! We have a throwback episode today with Megan Auman. We chatted all things Pinterest with Megan and this episode is full of information and gems. Megan helps us understand how to look at Pinterest as a "brand magazine" for our product based business, to what kinds of things to pin and how to incorporate it into your marketing strategy. Be sure to take notes!

About Megan

Megan Auman is a designer and metalsmith who has bridged that gap successfully in her business. Not only has she grown her following on Pinterest and Instagram, but she’s successfully leveraged both visual platforms to sell her jewelry. In addition to running her eponymous jewelry line, you’ll find her at designinganmba.com, talking and teaching about the intersection of art and business. 

Connect with Megan
Megan Auman Jewelry | Designing an MBA | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Introducing the Creative Rebel Base: THE place for Creative Rebels to collaborate, learn, and support each other! THE place to go online if you want to connect with, learn from, and support other product-based business owners, artists, and makers. We created this community to help you along your journey, but also to give you a safe place to learn and interact with other like-minded business owners whether you are just starting your biz or have been doing this a while, let's all move forward TOGETHER!

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patron today!

JOIN our Facebook Group!

FOLLOW us on Instagram and use #creativebizrebellion. Tag us in a photo of you listening!

LEAVE us a review on Itunes or on your favorite podcast app. We will give you all the virtual fistbumps!

SIGN UP for our email list and be the first to learn about workshops, rebel sessions and more

CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop.

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

Hey rebels! Have you ever thought about working in a partnership or wondered what it would be like to work with a partner? In this episode, Kelly and Caroline talk about their decision to work together and how they make it work. They chat about tools they use to communicate and stay organized as well as how they make a long distance partnership really work.

Trello
Slack

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Today's Rebel Talk with Kelly covers seasons of business and life and how it is ok to step back while also moving forward. Enjoy!

Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Jacie Anderson from Band of Weirdos.  Jacie Anderson-Coovert is the designer behind Band of Weirdos - an accessories and paper goods brand that mixes nerdy loves with nostalgia and sass. She feels pretty passionately that embracing our weirdness is the key to finding our footing in the world. The business was built as a way to bring weirdo people together who might otherwise feel alone.

Website |  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Etsy

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Today's Rebel Talk with Caroline is all about loving what you design. Do you love your designs? Does it make it easier or harder to sell? Let's dive in!

Today is a throwback episode! We will be back next week with an all new episode!

In this Episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about discounts-Should you or should you not give them and if so, what types of discounts should you offer?

Caroline and Kelly share their ways of how they use discounts, what types of discount codes they use and who they offer them to!

Caroline and Kelly talk about the different types of percentage discounts they give to their customers!  Etsy shop owners, this can be set up automatically for your customers!  Caroline and Kelly talk about the all the ways they offer discount codes for repeat buyers, new orders, holidays, anniversaries and through newsletters!

What's better??? Free Shipping or discounts?? Find out what Kelly has learned about free shipping and why it may be better than offering a discount!  I mean, who doesn’t love free shipping!

I think when you offer discounts too much it devalues your product -Caroline

For small businesses it is not a good strategy -Caroline

Make it a treat, make it special -Kelly

Just be careful on how you are using them and how your customers perceive  them.

Advantages for using them:

So what are the advantages of using them?  Think about ways how you can use it to upsell or increase your cart!  Maybe if they buy a certain amount of a product, they get something for free??  You need to do what works for you!  Find out how Caroline and Kelly take advantage of using discount codes!

Caroline and Kelly talk all about whether or not you should be doing giveaways.  Giving away a product for free gets people to your shop, but most importantly,  you must keep it brand related.  Ever try loop giveaways??!  Maybe now is the time!  Just make sure it all ties in with brand, vision and mission of your company.  Find out what big giveaways/discounts Kelly and Caroline plan on doing this November!

Giveaways can be really fun -Kelly

One of Kelly’s Favorite Podcast: Sean McCabe

Something special for those certain lines of people that follow you to get them more involved in your company.

What types of discounts are you going to do for your biz?!  Caroline and Kelly talk about what they plan on doing for their holiday giveaways for their shop!

People love free!  Think about your discounts and how to use them effectively!  Try some new things!  

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CBR on iTunes

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www.kellyparkersmith.com
www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com

www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com

We are super excited to bring you something new: Rebel Talks! Look for these surprises popping up in your podcast listening app!

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It's a throwback episode! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they rock instagram and why they love it. They talk about the different accounts they have and how they use the different accounts they have.  Follow Kelly to see her 100 days of pattern challenge on Instagram .

1. Researching and Planning Your Content:  Kelly talks all about how having a plan makes your posting to instagram is so much less stressful!  How do Caroline and Kelly plan for their CBR post on instagram? This planning method will make your instagram more exciting!  This method will help you also plan your photo session as well!  Caroline and Kelly keeps this plan in their Trello Board too!    Go brainstorm and get started on your Instagram posting plan!  Kelly talks about what great research tools will help you understand when to post on Instagram.  Caroline talks about her favorite tools she uses to help her determine when she needs to make a post.

Squarelovin-Free account for optimal posting times.

Iconasquare- Not free software

1. Photos; Taking Good Pictures: Caroline and Kelly talk about how they set up their photos and the apps they use to edit their photos. You do not need to have fancy camera to get great photos.  Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how they use their phones for taking photos and making them look professional.  Kelly and Caroline talk about how it's important to find the best time of day to take photos and what backdrops and props they use for their photos.  Keep your photos looking like a collection!  While out shopping keep your eyes open for props that go with your branding!

Visco

Colorstory

1. Schedule Your Post: Kelly and Caroline talk about how important it is to schedule your post to make it less stressful.  How often should you post?  If you schedule your post, you will post more often and get more engagement.  Caroline and Kelly use the Later App to help make their post easier but they still engage with their audience about their post which is very important.  What kind of comments bother Kelly and Caroline on Instagram?!

Later app

1. Hashtags: Research the ones you want to use by looking at competitions and people you admire.  Compile a list of them and store then in your phone in your settings-Kelly walks you through the steps for using text replacement for your hashtags.   This will save you tons of time when posting!

1. Rules For Re-Posting: Caroline and Kelly talk about their views and rules on reposting.  Share photos of stuff that your audience will love.  Make sure you are giving credit to the photos you are sharing, credit needs to be given where credit is due!  Reposting can be very helpful on days when you are stuck and you do not know what to post!

Repost App

1. Engaging With Your Audience:  Caroline and Kelly talk about how you should engage with your audience and comment back to them.  They talk about how time consuming it can be to reply back to your audience.  You cannot respond to EVERYTHING, but try to find time and reply to them.  When you start engaging with your audience make sure you have a plan in place.  Engaging with your audience can lead to other opportunities!

Episode 18: We are like podcast adults -Kelly

Don't be afraid to delete photos -Kelly

If you are not scheduling your post, instagram becomes a second job -Caroline

Instagram is a really great tool for your business -Caroline

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If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review!  

www.helloworldpaperco.com
www.kellyparkersmith.com
www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com
www.helloworldpaperco.etsy.com

www.carolinecreates.com
www.carolinecreates.etsy.com