We are getting ready to take a break for the holidays, but first, listen in on our reflections of 2018 and what we are looking forward to in 2019! Kelly even shares some baking tips. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and we will b

PR For Makers: Tips on Pitching Gift Guides as a Maker

Nov 19th, 2019 10m 31s

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!

PR For Makers: How To Pitch Podcasts as a Maker

Nov 12th, 2019 10m 48s

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 su

PR For Makers: Tips on Researching the Best Places To Pitch Yourself

Nov 5th, 2019 8m 16s

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney walks us through how to find people to pitch to. So set up your spreadsheet and tune in! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue

PR For Makers: How To Identify Your Key Messaging and What To Pitch

Oct 29th, 2019 13m 59s

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So, do you know what your key messaging is? What exactly are you going to pitch? Brittney walks us through what questions we need to ask ourselves before we start t

PR For Makers: Defining Your PR Goals & Your Why with Brittney Lynn

Oct 22nd, 2019 9m 13s

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So we talked about what PR is in episode 129 but in this episode, Brittney shares why knowing your PR goals and your why is super important before you begin pitchin

PR For Makers: Intro to PR & Why You Should Be Using it As A Creative Entrepreneur

Oct 17th, 2019 16m 39s

We are so excited to be starting a new series on the podcast! We will be featuring tips on PR for Makers from our good friend Brittney Lynn. In this first episode, she breaks down what exactly PR is and why you should be using it. Be sure to tu

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Bonus: Update and Special Series Coming Soon!

Oct 11th, 2019 3m 47s

Hey Rebels! We know it's been a while and we miss you! We are on a much needed break but didn't want to leave you hanging. Starting soon, we will be featuring mini-episodes from some of our favorite peeps bringing you info and tips to move your

Maintaining a Daily Art Practice with Alanna Cartier

Jul 30th, 2019 25m 47s

Do you struggle with keeping up an art practice? Do the 100 day challenges you see on social media overwhelm you? You are not alone! On today's episode, we have Alanna Cartier, an illustrator, to share some of her wisdom on creating and maintai

SHOP TALK with Riki Inge of Rikrack

Jul 23rd, 2019 23m

Taking the leap from a full-time job and turning a side hustle into a full-time gig can be scary but rewarding. Today we are talking shop with Riki Inge of Rikrack. Riki, who has a Masters Degree in Textile Design, left her job of 18 years to f

Taking a Break from Social Media

Jul 16th, 2019 22m 54s

Does social media cause you stress? Do you feel like you have to post all the time? Today, we are chatting about our decisions to take a break from social media and how that impacted or didn't impact our businesses. We'd love to hear your thoug

Throwback - Episode 71 - All About Pinterest with Megan Auman

Jul 9th, 2019 43m 31s

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 prod

Throwback - Episode 51 - SHOP TALK with Band of Weirdos

Jul 2nd, 2019 40m 43s

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 n

Episode 125 - Managing Multiple Platforms

Jun 25th, 2019 22m 56s

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

Navigating the Amazon Jungle with Rob Schad

Jun 18th, 2019 27m 6s

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 th

The Hustle is Not Real

Jun 11th, 2019 27m

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

All About Kickstarter with Kit Cronk

Jun 4th, 2019 36m 1s

Kit Cronk is back on the show to talk all about Kickstarter. Kit launched her line of enamel pins on Kickstarter with great success. When we talked to her on the podcast before, we had tons of questions about how to use Kickstarter to grow your

SHOP TALK with Annya White-Brown of NaturalAnnie Essentials

May 28th, 2019 27m 55s

Today is a shop talk with the lovely Annya White-Brown from NaturalAnnie Essentials. We fell in love with her island vibe on Instagram and had to have her on the show. Annie creates amazing skin care and home products from her home. She tells u

Testimonials, Feedback and Reviews

May 21st, 2019 22m 32s

Are you too afraid to ask for reviews and testimonials? We definitely were when we started out, but they are so important! In today’s episode, we breakdown why reviews are actually really good for your business, how to deal with negative ones,

Mental Health and Your Business with Sara McNally

May 14th, 2019 40m 31s

Mental Health is something that is rarely talked about, especially as it relates to running a business. Enter Sara McNally. Sara has a brick & mortar shop in Seattle and is on the show today sharing her own experience with anxiety while running

Throwback Episode - Episode 84 - Summer Plans? Plan to Rock Your Summer

May 7th, 2019 24m 49s

Summer is here! So how are you using your "down time?" We love to use the slow season to get our shops and ourselves ready for the Fall and Holiday hustle. To help you out, we even have a free mini course called the Rock Your Shop Summer Challe

Finding Your Niche with Kit Cronk

Apr 30th, 2019 31m 17s

As product makers, artists and designers, we often start out trying to make something for everyone, but there is a lot of power in niching down. Enter Kit Cronk. After finding her niche, Kit has created a flourishing brand with an active custom

Manufacturing and Designing a Product with Nicole Ketchum

Apr 23rd, 2019 26m 50s

Taking a product from idea to the shelves can be daunting especially if it has to be manufactured. We wanted to talk to someone who has been in the trenches so on today's episode we are chatting with Nicole Ketchum of Hey Girl Decor. Nicole tel

Episode 116 - Local Market Prep Part 2

Apr 16th, 2019 37m 22s

Do you sell your products at local markets or are thinking about starting to sell at craft shows? Then this podcast episode is for you! Kelly’s new thing is doing local shows so we are breaking down everything she has learned since starting thi