Elaine Tan Comeau knows the ups and downs of being a mom entrepreneur. She launched her product line and company from off her kitchen table two days after her third baby was born. She went from being a school teacher to accidentally inventing

Social Media Marketing | 5 questions I get asked

Feb 3rd, 2020 13m 20s

Top 5 questions I get asked about Social Media Marketing1. Why is Video Marketing important?2. Advice on Facebook Ads.3. What is the most important thing that we can do to boost our sales through social media marketing?4. What is a successf

Productivity with Lisa Van Reeuwyk

Jan 21st, 2020 25m 57s

Welcome Lisa Van Reeuwyk, owner of Bloom Business Consulting. She loves working with solo entrepreneurs focusing on clarity, consistency and killer cash flow. Lisa chats with us about productivity, shares 3 common mistakes that you see with s

Reviewing your year in business

Jan 7th, 2020 25m 29s

It's 2020 and we are entering a new year with new adventures in the world of DIY. Moving forward means evaluating what your accomplishments, what went well, and what didn't. What lessons did you learn?This episode will break down a bit of my

Importance of Content Planning with Angela Crocker

Oct 2nd, 2019 25m 57s

Meet Angela Crocker , a thought leader on online communities, digital decluttering, education technology, digital parenting, and content planning, Angela works as an author, speaker and instructor to help individuals and businesses navigate the

Defining Creativity as Play

Sep 12th, 2019 11m 33s

Define Play, types of Play and and how our past experiences of play can impact how we play as adults. How does this affect your DIY business? Listen to this episode.Join the 4 day Challenge to learn 5 Must Have's to fill your workshops.Starts

Achieving your Goals with Alon David

Aug 26th, 2019 50m 32s

Strategizing your creative ideas into a plan will keep you focused on your vision, increase your productivity and help you take action!Alon David is the founder and CEO of, 90x Goal PlannerHe shares the 4 pillars of achieving your goals:Be clea

Grass Roots of Entrepreneurship with Duane, Out of Line Designs

Aug 19th, 2019 54m 58s

In the workshop, 10 years ago, Duane started his own company called Out of Line Designs. He made small furniture pieces, and made the switch to Residential Cabinetry and Interior Design. Listen to his grass roots story how he took his busines

Interview with Jennylyn Pringle, Founder of Fusion Mineral Paint

Aug 5th, 2019 38m 43s

Jennylyn took time out from her merchant training in Atlanta a few weeks ago, to chat with me about Fusion Mineral Paint and how it all started. She shares how workshops can benefit your DIY business, tips to leading workshops, and more about

Branding with Rosemary March

Jul 29th, 2019 21m 39s

Part 2 Interview with Rosemary March talking about branding and the influence it has on your business. She shares some tips, what you can find in a branding guide, the impact that consistent photography can have on your brand.RESOURCES:Adobe L

Is hiring a graphic designer right for your DIY Business

Jul 22nd, 2019 30m 39s

Meet Rosemary March, a graphic designer that I've been working with for coming up 3 years now. We chat about reasons to hire a graphic designer, tips to hiring a graphic designer, Resources for creating graphic files:Canva vs. Adobe Illustra

Start Up with a Retail Location for DIY Workshops

Jun 24th, 2019 14m 5s

It's summer and the kids are out of school. I'm focusing on the big picture, staying organized and on track for opening this August 2019. 4 Big Picture things I'm focusing on:1. Lease Agreement - the importance of hiring a lawyer2. Business

Define Your Value and Free Time

Jun 17th, 2019 13m 25s

Define your Value and your Free Time. This is set you apart and differentiate your business from your past time. Listen to the key indicators to a VALUE in your business and how you can monetize your value to earn what you deserve to make an

The Inner Work for your Create Business with Michelle Hickey

Jun 3rd, 2019 30m 39s

Meet Michelle Hickey, from Michelle Hickey Design. We chat about Michelle's path from graphic designer to entrepreneurship in the creative industry, how being shy was holding her back and her breakthrough came from learning what being an intro

Bonus

Success Story with Michelle Bradley, Decor on a Dime owner

May 29th, 2019 16m 46s

Meet DIY Tribe member, Michelle Bradley, store owner of Decor on a Dime in Hamilton, Ontario. You get to hear her story on how her business is thriving with DIY Workshops and how taking DIY Workshops that Sell Course and being a member of DIY

Taking Action to Fill Seats in your DIY Workshops

May 27th, 2019 21m 46s

Are you looking to grow your DIY Workshop Business? Take this One Action today to grow your DIY Business.Doors Are Open to DIY WORKSHOPS THAT SELL course until June 1, 2019Secure your Spot and register today: https://www.homeworksetcdesigns.co

Building your Facebook Community with Sarah Pelley

May 20th, 2019 40m 49s

Meet Sarah Pelley, retail owner of Home Revival in the UK. We are discussing why it's important to build a facebook community and surround yourself with other creatives in the same industry. Sarah shares her story on why she started Paint Tal

Starting from Zero

May 13th, 2019 7m 20s

I'm putting my system to the test and starting from zero . Today's an exciting day that I signed the lease to my second Homeworks Etc location. I'm sharing with you why I love DIY Workshops and my passion to grow my business. Are you looking

Value of Networking for Small Biz with Patricia Gallagher, Strong and Free Canada

May 6th, 2019 29m 59s

Meet Patricia Gallager, owner of Strong and Free Canada. Today we are chatting about networking. I hope this episode changes your mind about the perception of Networking and what networking should be all about. We are discussing the importan

Customer Experience and Marketing your Creative Business with Kathryn Thompson, founder of Creatively Owned

Apr 29th, 2019 30m 52s

Episode 7 with Kathryn Thompson, owner of a wine bottling retail location, in Saskatoon, Sask. and the founder of Creatively Owned, helping other creative small businesses with marketing strategies to start and grow their business. We are cha

Aligning with your Purpose with Rachel Freemon Sowers, psychotherapist turned business strategist

Apr 22nd, 2019 33m 56s

Episode 6 of The Workshop Podcast with Rachel Freemon Sowers - psychotherapist turned business strategist. Rachel works closely with women and has identified common threads that hold you back from experiencing unmistakable success. She has cr

Pinterest for Retailers and DIY Workshops with Meagan Williamson

Apr 15th, 2019 38m 41s

Episode 5 with Meagan Williamson, Pinterest Expert and founder of Pin Potential. We are chatting about Pinterest and learning about why we should be on this platform with our creative businesses. She shares tips to get us started for local ret

Interior Design and DIY with Cathi Hobbins

Apr 8th, 2019 25m 20s

Meet Cathi Hobbins, Interior Designer and retail store owner of Chiks Design in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Hear her tips about working with design customers vs. DIY customers, how she promotes her DIY Workshops and the idea of bundling workshop p

Crafting as a Business with Sue Warden

Apr 5th, 2019 37m 16s

Sue Warden turned her love for crafting into a 16 year television career. Her passion for creating, love of crafts and DIY turned into a long running crafting career. She is sharing her views about creative businesses, effective workshop lead

Growth in your DIY Business with Lasma, Rustic Chalk Decor

Apr 5th, 2019 19m 16s

Today on the show we will be hearing from DIY Tribe Member Lasma owner of Rustic chalk Decor to learn How she is experiencing more freedom with her business and how she is structuring her workshops in her Kelowna, BC location. It’s amazing to s