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| Episode 134 - PR For Makers: Tips on Pitching Gift Guides as a Maker | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:10:31 | |
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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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. | |||
| Episode 133 - PR For Makers: How To Pitch Podcasts as a Maker | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:10:48 | |
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. | |||
| Throwback - Episode 71 - All About Pinterest with Megan Auman | 09 Jul 2019 | 00:43:31 | |
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
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
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. | |||
| Episode 52 - Working with a Partner | 12 Sep 2017 | 00:33:01 | |
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. Links
If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Rebel Talk - Seasons of Business & Life with Kelly | 07 Sep 2017 | 00:05:44 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 51 - Shop Talk with Band of Weirdos | 05 Sep 2017 | 00:40:29 | |
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. Where to find Jacie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Etsy
If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Rebel Talk - Love What You Design with Caroline | 01 Sep 2017 | 00:07:31 | |
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! | |||
| Throwback Episode - Episode 12 - Discounts, Black Friday, & Cyber Monday Oh My! | 29 Aug 2017 | 00:25:19 | |
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! Percentage discountsCaroline 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! Giveaways: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 Exclusives:Something special for those certain lines of people that follow you to get them more involved in your company. Holiday Giveaways: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! Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! You can find Kelly online at:www.helloworldpaperco.com | |||
| Introducing Rebel Talks! | 25 Aug 2017 | 00:01:46 | |
We are super excited to bring you something new: Rebel Talks! Look for these surprises popping up in your podcast listening app! | |||
| Throwback Episode - Episode 18 - Instagram: how we rock it. | 22 Aug 2017 | 00:50:58 | |
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 . Managing Instagram for Your Business
Squarelovin-Free account for optimal posting times. Iconasquare- Not free software
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 Follow us on instagram and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! You can find Kelly online at:www.helloworldpaperco.com | |||
| Episode 50 - Listener Q & A | 15 Aug 2017 | 00:44:35 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly answer questions sent in by their listeners for their 50th Episode!! You will learn all the things about Caroline and Kelly from their day to day lives to their biz life. The rebels talk all about their favorite music, podcasts, and what they dreamed of being as adults when they were kids. Did they follow their dreams or did they take a completely different career path? Find out how Caroline and Kelly knew that they made it “big” and when/why they were able to quit their day jobs to follow their passion doing what they love and what makes them happy. How did these 2 rebels meet and where did the idea for the podcast even come from? What does the future hold for them? Listen to this awesome 50th episode to find out more! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 49 - Are You Ready to Hire? | 08 Aug 2017 | 00:39:15 | |
Hey rebels! Are you overwhelmed with work and sometimes think, “Maybe I should hire someone?” Well, we are thinking about it too! In this episode, we chat all about hiring: how to know if you are ready to hire, what kind of person you should hire, how hiring is an investment and even how to handle payroll. We truly think that you should think of hiring as an investment in your business’ growth and use it as a time to move your business forward. We also chat about tasks and how to keep a running list of things you can delegate. This was a highly requested episode so we hope this gives you some ideas on when and who to hire and how to make the most of it. Quote Love We do not all have the same 24 hours! - Kelly Keep track of things you want to do, but don’t have time for. - Caroline You have to start acting like a CEO. - Kelly If I did it all myself, I was going to drown. - Caroline It can be as long a partnership as you want. - Kelly If you are doing all the things, you aren’t doing one thing well. - Caroline Think of hiring as an investment in your business. - Kelly An investment is growth! - Caroline
Links When you run your first payroll, you will get $100 so it's like 2 months free!
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 48 - A Day in the Life | 01 Aug 2017 | 00:43:16 | |
Hey rebels! Ever wondered what we do all day? Well in this episode, we give you an inside peek to our days and how we manage our crazy schedules. We chat about working with kids, how Caroline homeschools and works and how “superfocus time” and prioritizing your to-dos is mega important. Quote LoveBe the kind of person who gets up in the mornings. - Caroline You do what you have to do. - Kelly Don’t feel guilty about taking a break! - Kelly Whatever stage your business is in, it has to work for your life. - Caroline You can do more work in less time. - Kelly Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Throwback - Episode 51 - SHOP TALK with Band of Weirdos | 02 Jul 2019 | 00:40:43 | |
Hey Rebels! We’re bringing back one of our favorite SHOP TALK Episodes. This is with Jacie Anderson-Coovert from Band of Weirdos. Jacie 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.
Where to find Jacie: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Etsy
Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion for more information!
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. | |||
| Episode 47 - Selling Fine Art with Dorothy Collier | 25 Jul 2017 | 00:45:54 | |
Hey Rebels! We are so excited to have Dorothy Collier on the show this week! Dorothy Collier is the mixed media artist of Dorothy Art and the host of Positively Creative, a podcast for creative entrepreneurs. While growing up in the south, running around her grandmother's antique shops, she quickly found a love for all things unique...and antique. By painting oil on canvas, using backgrounds of paper from weathered books, Dorothy's pieces become narrative. She paints to create a sense of whimsical beauty and in some pieces, hopes to prompt the viewer into a child-like happiness. She uses simplistic elements to mirror her folk art influences and enjoys using quick gestural lines to give the vintage subjects a strong, soulful voice. Dorothy received her B.A. in Studio Art and Psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2009 and her MAT in Art Education at the University of Memphis in 2011. She resides in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband, John, their new addition, Johnny, and their yorkie, Oxford. Dorothy's work appears in private home collections and gift retailers throughout the southeast. Quote Love from DorothyHiring Creatives is the best thing! Create collections and give yourself a due date. Apply! It doesn’t hurt to apply.
Where to Find Dorothy Website | Instagram | Podcast | Podcast’s Instagram Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 46 - Things to Think About Before Setting Up Shop | 18 Jul 2017 | 00:40:10 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all things to think about before setting up shop! Caroline and Kelly give great tips on how to get your shop ready! Branding is very important for your shop, but do not let it hold you back from starting and getting yourself out there! You are you, so do not let what others may think hold you back! Focus on yourself and you will see growth! Something else to think about when setting up shop, is learning to separate your business money from your personal money. When setting up shop, right away you need to set up a business account. In the beginning it is hard to set up paying yourself. You need to give yourself time and learn to treat yourself as an employee! Another important point when setting up shop is having good system set in place! How will you get your shop running smoothly?! What process is going to work for you? Figure out a system that works for you so you can manage what you have! Focus on one thing at a time, you cannot do it all at once. The best advice for opening up shop-Just Start!!! Later Rebels! Quote Love from Caroline & KellyDon’t compare your beginning to someone else's middle or end -Carline Try to think big picture-let’s grow, grow grow -Kelly Figure out a system that works for you so you can manage what you have -Caroline If you don’t have everything at once when you start, no one is going to know -Kelly
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 45 - Shop Talk with Cara Maybee of Desert Rose Equine | 11 Jul 2017 | 00:39:31 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat about Shop Talk with Cara Maybee of Desert Rose Equine. Cara Maybee is horse tack creator from Albany NY. After seeing that there was a missing piece in the tack world, Desert Rose Equine was created with the intentions of creating tack pieces with personality. Cara has blended her love for horses and graphic design all in one. When she isn’t working in her leather shop, she enjoys reading a good book, lifting weights and of course riding horses. Cara has been a CBR Rebel from the very beginning of our podcast and we have been obsessed with her work ever since meeting her. In today’s episode we talk about her passion for horse riding, putting yourself out there, failure, success, and the craziest thing that has ever happened to her because of her business. You have got to tune in to this one! Quote Love From Cara: You are going to come across failure, and it's okay...everyone fails. Where to find Cara: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com | |||
| Throwback Episode - Episode 4 - Online Tools for a Seriously Creative Business | 04 Jul 2017 | 00:47:51 | |
Hey Rebels! Your listening to a throwback episode! This is one of our most downloaded episodes so we hope you enjoy and we will be back next week with a regular episode! Are you overwhelmed by all the online tools there are to choose from to help you be more productive and run your shop smoothly? From productivity tools to shipping tools and everything in between Kelly and Caroline break down what they love and why so that you can save a ton of time trying out #allthethings. Here are our favorite online tools.Trello It was love at first sight - Caroline Resources for Learning Trello: Shipstation Etsy Rank I love free-Caroline Email File Management:Oh My God your life will change-Kelly Worried about having to delete files on your computer? With dropbox you can keep all your files on your computer in one spot and never worry again about not having enough space. No matter what program you are using, your computer will automatically save your files in dropbox. Caroline and Kelly talk about how important dropbox is for your business and how easily you can share folders and files with others. Google: Caroline and Kelly talk all things adobe and the different aspects of the software you can purchase based on your business needs for a small monthly fee. Investing in technology is important and can change and grow your business. Listen for the special way you could get a discount for this software! We love illustrator - Caroline Illustrator: That’s my work wife - Kelly Your computers and tools make a difference - Caroline Mailchimp The automations have been game changing-Caroline Accounting:It’s kinda like that beast that you just have to deal with-Kelly The one component of our biz we all are faced with but dread…..Crunching numbers and staying on top of your money. We all want this process to be as easy as possible. Learn about the different programs/resources that Caroline and Kelly use to keep their businesses on track and make their lives less stressful! Don’t fear the IRS, they are super helpful-Kelly
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 44 - Productivity in Your Biz with Tonya Dalton | 27 Jun 2017 | 00:54:42 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Tonya Dalton. Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. Tonya believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day, and many times their own dreams get pushed aside - she helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful. Quote Love From Tonya:“Educating people really refills me” “You either jump off a cliff or stand there and look” Where to find Tonya: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 43 - Rolling with the Punches and Staying Positive | 20 Jun 2017 | 00:38:03 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about rolling with the punches and staying positive while running your biz! Don’t let changes freak you out! Caroline and Kelly are here to help! Most important, you really need to be a positive part of the community! The Ecommerce world is always changing. Changes are a part of life and will continue to happen, embrace the changes! If a platform makes a change, ask for help! The .best advice is to go directly to the source! Ask yourself how you can make your shop better with the new changes. Be sure you are on the inside of the platform you belong to! Sometimes our shops take a big hit from changes, but we have to work through the changes, figure out how you can fix it, and bounce back. Stay positive rebels, complaining is not the solution! Please don't forget to submit your questions for our 50th episode- please feel free to ask us anything! We want you to be involved, without you we wouldn't be here! Also, do not forget to join our free summer Ecourse!! Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly Always have a positive attitude, keep your eyes forward and keep going -Kelly No matter what platform you’re on, you have to put in the work -Caroline Instead of fighting changes, use those changes to grow & evolve your business -Caroline When a platform makes a change, take a deep breath and take 15 min -Kelly
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 42 - Running a Business for Introverts | 13 Jun 2017 | 00:35:05 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about running a business for introverts! Running a business is so different if you are an introvert versus being an extrovert. Not sure exactly which category you fit into? Click here to find out! Extroverts listen...this is nothing against you. If it weren't for you, we introverts wouldn’t learn all the amazing things from you online! Being an introvert and a business owner can be very exhausting! We are all different people with different personalities. Kelly and Caroline give great tips and tricks for all business introverts on how to handle it all! What great tips can you do to help you run your business and get out there to meet new people without feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted at the end? No matter what type of personality you have, what is important is doing things that make you comfortable so you are able to run your business more efficiently! Cheers to all those introverts running businesses!! Quote Love from Caroline & KellyThe Key to running a business is to do what makes you comfy -Caroline I love helping other people-one of my fav things -Kelly Find ways to connect with people that works for you -Caroline You don’t have to share everything to be successful -Kelly
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 41 - Social Media Responsibility with Melissa Jones | 06 Jun 2017 | 00:50:29 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Melissa Jones. Melissa K. Jones is a results oriented, driven entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in leading teams to excel and building strong customer relations. She is founder of the Little Black Desk Society formerly known as Creative Chics. Based in Chicago and serving small business women nationwide, her goal is to lead women in building sustainable businesses through monthly masterminds. The Little Black Desk Society focuses on accountability, execution of goals, intentional relationship building, and providing a platform for women to develop their leadership skills. She believes that in a society that is more technology dependent than ever, there is a need for in-person support and encouragement. Most recently, she spoke at the Fill My Cup Retreat and Iowa State Event Management Conference. Melissa is a loyal friend, type A, fiercely protective sister and aunt, football lover, quote hoarder, office supply nerd, avid reader, and passport stamp collector. She is passionate about children’s literacy and civil rights. She lives her life by these mantras: Love conquers fear EVERY TIME. Celebrate what You Appreciate. Quote Love From Melissa:Your business is not you & you are not your business Where to find Melissa:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Enroll in our FREE course: The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 40 - 5 Ways to Rock Your Summer | 30 May 2017 | 00:33:43 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk 5 Ways To Rock Your Summer!! Who doesn’t love a rockin summer?! Summer is the best time to tackle things in the shop that get forgotten and sales are usually slower. So sit back, enjoy a cocktail on the porch (or inside if you hate the heat) and get ready to rock your shop for the summer! What you do now will affect you in 3-5 months for the Holiday Season! 5 Ways To Rock Your Shop:
Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly You are not doing yourself any favors if you are working on vacation -Caroline Sometimes not having anything on your schedule is exciting -Caroline Spend your summer getting things in place & you will totally thank us later -Kelly What you do now, will affect your shop months from now -Kelly
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| Episode 39 - Shop Talk with Nicke Minder of Page 261 | 23 May 2017 | 00:34:10 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Nicke Minder. Nicke, the owner of page261, designs coffee mugs and apparel for the ladies that love monochrome and sarcasm! Best known for Minivan Mafia® and No Shame in My Mom Game (both seen in Huff Post Parents) page261 designs items you can relate to on a personal level. Pieces that can speak for you in times that you may not be able to find your voice. Through lots of laughter, sometimes tears, and a no BS attitude, page261 keeps it real when life seems anything but! When she isn't slinging mugs and tees Nicke can be found lifting heavy weights, drinking a glass of red wine, or negotiating wearing pants with her toddler. Quote Love From Nicke:“I needed to do something that felt real to me” “It is important that you’re creating something that you love” Links from the show: Where to find Nicke:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Etsy
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| Episode 125 - Managing Multiple Platforms | 25 Jun 2019 | 00:22:56 | |
Two questions we get asked a ton: Should I be on multiple platforms? and How do I manage multiple platforms? Today we are tackling those questions, sharing our experiences with multiple platforms and what you need to think about before jumping on a new one. We also chat about what systems work best for us. We'd love to know what other questions you have about being on multiple platforms! Head to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!
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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. | |||
| Episode 38 - Product Photography with Kristin Vermilya | 16 May 2017 | 00:43:00 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Kristin Vermilya. Kristin Vermilya is an editorial photographer and - when not listening to true crime podcasts - educates bloggers and creative biz owners on how to build a stronger brand by conquering their photography fears. She takes the "DIY Hard" approach to life - messy and imperfect with the determination of Bruce Willis chasing down Hans Gruber. Quote Love From Kristin:“Show signs of real life in your photos when you can” Links from the show: Photojojo A colorstory Website | Instagram | Photo Styling Guide
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| Episode 37 - Selling Digital Products with Kelsey Baldwin | 09 May 2017 | 00:35:28 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Kelsey Baldwin. Kelsey started Paper + Oats as an Etsy shop and a freelance design studio in 2013. It has since grown into a brand + blog that teaches creatives how to organize, design, and market their digital products, so they can share what they know + look good doing it. She is a single mom to a crazy 2-year-old and a big fluffy dog, and is also an advocate for women learning to sustain themselves + gain independence through online business. Quote Love From Kelsey:“Educate the customer on what they are actually getting” Links from the show: Design Field Guide
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| Episode 36 - Shifting in Your Business | 02 May 2017 | 00:40:14 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about shifting in your business and all the things with it such as should you, shouldn’t you, and if so when should you do it? Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they shifted with their business and why they did it! Has your inner voice been talking to you?? Do not be afraid to listen! Go Forth!! Caroline’s Big Shift:Caroline had been doing wedding invitations for several years and life happened and the feeling of being burnt out and her heart not being in it, so she decided to shift to product line her new focus of her business. Caroline talks about how her business was in a slump and how she needed a change and shifted her business in many ways! What’s Caroline’s new gig??? I get up in the morning and excited to work again -Caroline I have learned so much & it has lead me to where I am today -Caroline Everything leads you to where you are -Caroline Don’t be afraid to take the leap of faith -Caroline Kelly’s Big Shift: Kelly started with the wedding industry, birthday invites, party stuff, etc... (still does a little with weddings) and shifted to address stamps because this was her most popular product. After pondering this and taking baby steps Kelly opened a second Etsy shop for just rubber stamps. Kelly took another big shift and started doing her own production (instead of outsourcing) for her stamps! Kelly loves the production part of her stamps and looks forward to going to work everyday! Sometimes you just have to jump -Kelly Today was so awesome -Kelly Be open to the opportunities that come your way -Kelly
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| Episode 35 - Theresa Delaney - Teaching What You Know | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:41:07 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Theresa Delaney. In today’s episode we talk all about teaching what you know, and all the things involved with hosting a workshop. Theresa is the founder of Creative Tribe, a monthly workshop series for women to gather offline, foster their creativity and build relationships. She's a self-proclaimed creativity enthusiast and loves watching it help people make lasting connections. When Theresa's not planning workshops, you can find her working with clients on their brand identity, watching Harry Potter or petting the dog that just walked by. Quote Love From Theresa Delaney:“I myself as a creative, need the hands on learning” “People come to learn from you & already think of you as an expert” “All you can do is teach your best and people will love what you do” Links from the show: The Creative Tribe Workshop Studio. Where to find Theresa DelaneyWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Instagram-Creative Tribe | Creative Tribe Pinterest
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| Episode 34 - Simplifying Manufacturing and Business with Emily Ley | 18 Apr 2017 | 00:48:17 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Emily Ley. Emily Ley is Founder and Creative Director of Emily Ley Paper & Gifts. She is also the creator of the bestselling Simplified Planner - a daily agenda for what matters most - and author of "Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy." Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Emily graduated from the University of West Florida with degrees in English, creative writing, and public administration. She would later become the executive director of the city ballet. From there, she worked in nonprofit management and public relations before launching her brand in 2008. Emily has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as being named a Top 10 Designer to Watch in 2015 by Stationery Trends Magazine. Emily lives with her husband and three children in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit www.EmilyLey.com. Quote Love From Emily Ley:“Eventually we got to that sweet spot” “A sell out is not a bad thing” “It’s crazy to see what taking a leap of faith will do” Links from the show:Playbook Emily’s New Book -Open for Pre-Order: A Simplified Life Where to find Emily LeyWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com
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| Episode 33 - 5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You | 11 Apr 2017 | 00:28:37 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about 5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You! This podcast is totally devoted to Etsy! Whether you are new to Etsy or have been on Etsy for a while, this podcast will totally help your shop! 5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You!
I wasn't using all the things -Caroline I don't know everything about Etsy like I thought I did -Caroline I don’t know what I would do without my bucket of snippets -Kelly If Etsy gives it to you, fill it out -Kelly
Calling all Etsy sellers! Improve your shop and your sales with Kelly’s course Etsy Action Plan in our new Teachable school called the Creative Rebel Base! Come sign up for the Etsy Action Plan and improve your Etsy shop! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links* | |||
| Episode 32 - Going Your Own Way with Julie Ann Art | 04 Apr 2017 | 00:35:54 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Julie Ann Art. Julie Ann Art began in 2008 as a creative hobby, and has since turned into an internationally recognized brand. Full of straight-forward sentiments and a necessary swear word or three, this stationery and gift line was created for people who just don't give a f*ck! Every order is processed and packaged in their studio in Washington D.C., likely in the company of their pup, Penny. We love Julie's snarky cards and we know you will too! Enjoy the show! Quote Love From Julie Ann Art“All you can do is the best that you can do.” “Having this business has helped me as a person to have a thicker skin.” “You don't have to have everything figured out before you get started.” Links from the show: Where to find Julie Ann Art: Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
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| Episode 31 - Finding Inspiration with Jessica Swift | 28 Mar 2017 | 00:44:09 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Jessica Swift, the women behind pattern camp and the reason Kelly is so obsessed with patterns. We chat with Jessica all about inspiration..finding it, keeping it, and what to do when you don’t have any! Jessica Swift, a full-time artist, is on a quest to inspire and teach creative people everywhere to pursue their wild + colorful dreams... and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork is licensed widely for iPhone cases, fabric, stationery, rugs, and more. Her art and products are designed to serve as tokens of happiness -- reminders that you need (and deserve) to feel GOOD in your life. Her book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, was published in April 2015. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, toddler, and two cats, and you can find her colorfully creating at JessicaSwift.com and teaching at PatternCamp.com. What to do when stuck:- Start making something, anything to get your mind into creation mode Morning is my time for inspiration. Pattern Camp, Jessica’s weekend class for creatives who want to make seamless digital patterns is coming this April!! Go to Pattern Camp to find out more! Jessica’s new membership site for creatives is now open! Campfire is a private membership community for creative souls. It’s for anyone who wants to take their pattern and/or art-making skills to the next level, get inspired, have real, honest conversations + get real answers to questions, and who want to connect with like-minded creative people from around the world and be part of a supportive and encouraging group of fellow creatives.Go to the Campfire/Pattern Camp website and click on the fire to learn more and join us! Links from the show:Blog-Go Fug Yourself Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Courses | Pattern Camp You can see all of Jessica’s Daily Animal Project in Instagram using the hashtag: #DailyAnimalArt
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| Episode 30 - What to Do When Sales are Slow | 21 Mar 2017 | 00:30:39 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk what do about when sales are slow. For product based biz this is just one more hurdle we have to get over. Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you when this does happen. Every biz has a slow season, learn when your slow season is! Think of it like homework-things to do when business is slow. Downtime is sitting down, doing something, and always moving your business forward! Preparing For the Slow Time:-Find of theme for each month-Kelly plans this out in Trello! -Revamp photos, update product listings, tags….All the Things -Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert - Teach online course Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly We are always moving forward -Caroline If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com | |||
| Episode 29 - Shake it off - How to Deal with Negative Feedback and Internet Trolls | 14 Mar 2017 | 00:32:51 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about dealing with negative feedback and internet trolls. For product based biz these can cause lots of anxiety and tears. Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you get through these tough times and focus on the good. It is impossible to make everyone happy. Dealing with negativity is all about swallowing your pride and doing what you have to do. Chin up Rebels! Don’t let the negativity bring you down! Tips for Dealing with Negative Feedback:-Take a small break and come back and continue your work -slide on the comment, click on the exclamation mark, report as spam or delete/block them! Blog: Dealing with People's Opinions-You must have a spam filter -Breathe-reach out to the client and offer solutions to fix the issue Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly Breathe & Focus on the good -Caroline How you approach the negativity will affect how it goes down -Caroline Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and give a refund -Kelly Don’t be afraid to block people -Kelly Keep it short, sweet, to the point & Factual -Kelly
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| Episode 124 - Navigating the Amazon Jungle with Rob Schad | 18 Jun 2019 | 00:27:06 | |
Have you thought about selling on Amazon? Us too! There are a lot of myths about selling on Amazon as a maker so we needed backup. Rob Schad is a successful Amazon seller and also helps sellers up their game. We are so excited to have him on the show to answer all of our Amazon questions. As a bonus, Rob will be in the Facebook group if you have more questions after the episode. See you there!
About Rob Rob made the decision to go left when all go right and "opt out" of going to college. In a short 13 months he started a business and grew it too over 250k in revenue. Since that point he has gone on to launch multiple other ventures including another Amazon based storefront and an Amazon marketing agency. He now focuses on working with purpose driven companies sell more of their product via Amazon.
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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. | |||
| Episode 28 - All About Wholesale with Katie Hunt | 07 Mar 2017 | 00:48:47 | |
Hey Rebels! Today we chat with Katie Hunt, the wholesale guru, to tell you all about the ins and outs of wholesale. You don’t want to miss this one! Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, a business strategist, and mentor to creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing ‘go’ even when you might not feel 100% ready. Katie has taught classes for CreativeLive, The Savvy Experience, Seanwes Conference, Be Sage Conference, Unique Camp, and Makers Nation. She frequently speaks about strategies for creating a product line, selling wholesale, business planning and the importance of community for entrepreneurs. Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business development strategies. Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing. Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business and a strong desire to help others succeed. Quote Love From Katie Hunt:Focus on your product first. Variety keeps the company coming back! Always communicate clearly with your buyers. Function over fashion is critical when shipping your orders. Links from the show: Issuu.com-wholesale catalogue
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| Episode 27 - 5 Ways to Give Back | 28 Feb 2017 | 00:25:16 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about the importance of giving back. This is actually how Caroline and Kelly met! Kelly and Caroline talk about how important giving back is to them and their biz. Kelly wanted to continue her love and passion for teaching. By giving to Pencils of Promise each month she is working towards building a school! Caroline continues her passion by giving to a non profit organizations. Her inner hippy came out after her Colorado trip. After her trip she decided to use recycled paper and products for her biz and she wanted to plant trees. Now her donations go toward an organization that plants trees and educates people for “green jobs.” There is also an option of adding planting a tree at checkout when you shop with Caroline! Ways to Give Back:Recycle your materials you use to produce your products or use in your office Volunteer in your community Donating items for various causes/events Being a mentor Give back at what you are good at-business specific-get creative Quote Love From Kelly & Caroline: You don't have to give away the farm -Kelly You are doing more than someone who is doing nothing -Kelly It makes a difference when you are doing something you love -Caroline When you give back, you are in total control -Caroline I was single handedly killing all the trees -Caroline
Kelly’s Pencils of Promise School Page Start Something That Matters- By Blake MyCoskie* The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun* Website that will help you find a reputable charitable organization:
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| Episode 26 - Managing Your Money with Amy Northard | 21 Feb 2017 | 00:32:38 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly chat with CPA Amy Northard. Amy Northard is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has a passion for working with creative entrepreneurs all over the US and making the tax and accounting side of owning a business less stressful. When she’s not getting nerdy with numbers, she loves to knit and take Instagram pictures of calculators. In this episode Amy and the Rebels talk about:
If you can keep on top of the taxes, you will be good to go. It is nice to get a refund back at the end of the year. If your system is working, stick with it. I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone & try new things Links:Quickbooks Amy's Website & Blog Follow us on instagram (Creative Biz Rebellions) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Episode 25 - Running a Subscription Box with Justine Woods | 14 Feb 2017 | 00:41:26 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly chat with Justin Woods. Justine is the owner and creative behind Appraising Pages, The Bookish Box, and Beaulitful Buzz author agency. In this episode we talk about how Justine got started in the t-shirt and subscription box biz and all the challenges and rewards that come with running a multi-million dollar business. This is a must listen for sure! Quote Love from Justine:
I see an item I want to put in a box, and build the theme around that item. I want all these sales, all the time. I am a lister, I have to write list. You must be able to personally connect with your market. You have to be in it for the long haul. If you can do it, it could be life changing. Links: Where you can find Justine! Instagram: @thebookishbox Websites:
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| Episode 24 - Calling In Sick | 07 Feb 2017 | 00:26:52 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about Calling in Sick. As a business owner, the hardest thing in the world is to take a sick day. When you work alone at home, there is that internal pressure to work and get shit done. Caroline and Kelly talk how they struggled at first and never would give themselves time off when they were sick. We are allowed to take time off, isn't this why we wanted to work for ourselves? In this episode, Kelly shares her story of how she struggles with Crohn’s Disease on a daily basis and why its is important to take a day to rest and get well so you feel better and are more productive with your work. Kelly was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2006. Kelly was very sick and in and out of the hospital for 2 years. She was very weak and a single mom at the time so she had to find something that would make her feel better. Kelly went to several doctors and kept getting more opinions because she did not want to give up until she found out what was going on. She finally found one she was happy with and in 2008 she started IV meds for her disease. Do this day she is still on them. Kelly takes what she calls “liquid gold” every 6 weeks which takes 4 hours at the hospital and is administered through an IV. Crohn’s Disease can cause many different symptoms in each individual case. Kelly struggles with joint pain everyday, must watch stress levels and stay away from certain foods that cause flare ups with the disease. Working from home has really helped her with her symptoms and feeling better. She is know able to focus more on her health and is able to take the time to rest when her body tells her so! “When days get hard and I feel bad it is nice to have the chance to just rest and call it a day” -Kelly. Kelly’s Tips for handling sick days:
As a business owner the hardest thing in the world is to take a sick day -Caroline It is really about giving yourself grace -Caroline Everyone and everything will survive for 24hrs -Kelly
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| Episode 23 - Paige Poppe - Getting Involved in the Local Scene | 31 Jan 2017 | 00:34:23 | |
Alright Rebels, we know that Spring and Summer markets and shows are coming up fast and we want you to be ready to represent your brand in person so we asked Paige Poppe to come on the show and talk all about getting involved in your local scene! Paige is an amazing artist from Arizona who has recognized online brand, but also has this whole local craft/art show thing down to a science! I can not wait to hear how much you all fall in love with her! Here is a little more about Paige:Paige Poppe is an Arizona native, currently living + working as a full-time artist in the Valley. Painting every day in Scottsdale, she is surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran desert. She works in watercolor + acrylic, painting the desert landscape and botanicals as her subject matter. Paige is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and holds her Bachelor of Architecture degree. This has left her with a great appreciation for sketching + working in analog, but her digital skills, including proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, allow her to work digitally, create mockups, and clearly communicate ideas with clients. Paige is proud to connect with her local community by participating in several local art markets and including Phoenix Flea, the Tempe Arts Festival, and an art installation at Cartel Coffee. She has collaborated on exclusive designs with local apparel brand Overthrow Clothing, and shared her work at events at Madewell Fashion Square and West Elm Kierland. Her work can also be found at several retail boutiques including MADE Art in downtown Phoenix and !Viva! Paso in Paso Robles, CA. Her painting and design work extends to her own products, wedding stationery design, branding and packaging for small businesses, design work for Phoenix Flea marketing, and large scale painting commissions for clients. We told you she rocks! She also mentioned some great resources on the show that we wanted to link below. 6 foot folding table* Display Racks "10 Tips for Selling at Art/Craft Shows" Video by Paige Poppe * Any link marked with an “*” is an affiliate link and Paige Poppe will receive a commission if purchased, however these are the items that she uses and recommends. Follow us on instagram (Creative Biz Rebellions) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review. We give you all the virtual fist bumps. Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! You can find Kelly online at: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Episode 22 - More Instagram Please | 24 Jan 2017 | 00:33:59 | |
Hey Rebels! In this episode Caroline and Kelly continue their advice about how they rock Instagram @creativebizrebellion and why they love it. In this episode they talk text and characters, hashtags, bios, links, automated trolls, and insta-stories to help your rock your product based business using social media. Limits:Text and Character:
Hashtags serve a pretty important purpose- Caroline Bio and Links: Bio Photo:
I love that I can just like photos now -Kelly Instagram Stories:
I have a problem with video-that’s a whole nother episode -Kelly With instagram stories, I do not have to learn snapcha -Caroline
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| Episode 21 - Being On Trend | 17 Jan 2017 | 00:31:32 | |
In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about trends of the past and present. Should you get caught up in all the trends? Maybe you are in with all the new trends? If so, how do you use the trends to help with your businesses? Trends seem to keep recycling and come back around. So what are trends? Trends have either been around for a long time or they are short lived and they will come back around It is okay to use trends in your business, just make sure it goes with your style. Caroline talks about as she first started as a designer she immediately started with the popular trends but was having a hard time loving her work. It is important to keep your unique voice and find ways to incorporate trends into your work. Find a way to work the trend into what it is you do with your business. Caroline and Kelly talk about how stores and websites seem to have trend forecasting for all things trendy. Do companies look at future trends and run with it? Maybe look at the upcoming trends and see how that can apply to a way that matches your brands. Caroline talks about how trends have nothing to do with your sales and how buyers do like to be “different” and not always be on trend. Finding your place in the market is just an important as being on trend -Caroline Caroline and Kelly talk about how the ultimate goal for you should be finding your style and sticking with it. Customers come to you for your style. Caroline and Kelly talk about how it is important to design stuff that is true to you, so you are happy with your work and your business. Caroline talks about how sticking to her own style has brought her lots of opportunities, so stick with your style and good things will come! Sometimes you have to tune it all out and hunker down -Kelly Kelly talks about creators who stick to their own style and if you see their work you know immediately who created it! Rifle Paper Co Websites mentioned in this podcast: WGSN website - Trend Forecasting Go against the grain, be a rebel -Caroline There is room for your style & your design -Kelly Follow us on instagram and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Episode 20 - Planning for the Year with Jennifer Faught | 10 Jan 2017 | 00:39:43 | |
Ok so we know you have all been busy planning your days, weeks, quarters and months, but how do we get it all done? How to we keep from getting distracted? SQUIRREL!! Well, we asked the lovely Jennifer Faught from the Society for Creative Founders to hop on the podcast today to chat with us about planning, staying focused, and avoiding #allthesquirrels! Get out your pen and paper because you are going to want to take tons of notes today! Here’s Jennifer!Hi friends! I’m Jennifer - a creative business growth strategist and founder behind the Creative Founders. I got my start in marketing and graphic design for the healthcare and tech start-up worlds, and then started my own wedding invitation design business in 2008. After five successful years in the wedding invitation business, I now serve creative business owners through a variety of learning experiences, both online and in person as the Founder of the Society for Creative Founders. I’m energized by empowering women to run their creative business with better strategy, plans, systems, and growth - and in a way that works for their lifestyle. I believe growth and abundance and a helping hand conquer fear, scarcity, and a stuck mindset. We’re better together! Website: http://societyforcreativefounders.com Productivity Post: http://societyforcreativefounders.com/productivity-strategies-for-creatives/ “If it is not working-it is okay to hit pause.” “The people who are successful get up after every failure.”
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| Episode 19 - Goals and Resolutions for our Businesses | 03 Jan 2017 | 00:25:40 | |
In this first episode of the new year Caroline and Kelly talk all about Goals and Resolutions for your Businesses. This is a great way to start the new year by focusing on a few goals. Caroline and Kelly Share what their big goals and resolutions are for the year. Kelly’s Goals/Resolutions
It’s super scary, but really exciting -Kelly Put it in a folder, it will be there when you are ready -Kelly Caroline’s Goals/Resolutions
Having a marketing plan is amazing -Caroline It's good to challenge yourself creatively - Caroline Please share your goals and resolutions with us! Creative Bug Class Follow us on Instagram and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! You can find Kelly online at:www.helloworldpaperco.com You can find Caroline online at: www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Episode 123 - The Hustle is Not Real | 11 Jun 2019 | 00:27:00 | |
Are you in the stage of business where the hustle feels very real?? On today's episode, we have an honest chat about whether the hustle is real or not (spoiler alert: it's not) and why hustling is not good for us or our businesses. We'd love to continue the conversation so be sure to join our Facebook group.
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| Episode 18 - Instagram: how we rock it. | 27 Dec 2016 | 00:50:41 | |
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 . Managing Instagram for Your Business
Squarelovin-Free account for optimal posting times. Iconasquare- Not free software
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 Follow us on instagram and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! You can find Kelly online at:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Rebels! | 20 Dec 2016 | 00:04:18 | |
Happy Holidays Rebels! We are so thankful for you and all of our listeners. This is definitely a special Christmas because of all of you and the success of our podcast. We can't wait for what's to come! What do Kelly and Caroline want for Christmas? Reviews! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and interact with us for a shop shout out!!! Join our Facebook Group and celebrate all your wins with us! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT:www.helloworldpaperco.com www.carolinecreates.com | |||
| Episode 17 - What do Kelly and Caroline Want for Christmas? | 13 Dec 2016 | 00:28:39 | |
What Do Rebels Want for Christmas? Caroline’s Wish List
Kelly’s Wish List
Other Things we Chatted About
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