Michelle has always taken what’s around her and made something beautiful and useful. She also has a passion for learning. In the last 18 months, she’s taken her love of textiles and learning to the next level while solving a problem of single-use plastics in an elegant, practical way.

Z Wraps are a beautiful, reusable beeswax food wrap. They are a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. You can use it to keep your bread, sandwiches, snacks, veggies, and hard cheeses fresher, for longer.

Michelle shares her inspiring story of how she’s taken her idea to 275 stores in less than 2 years!

What do giftware and specialty food sales reps do? How do they get paid? How much? When is it a good time to get one? What should you ask your sales rep and what do you do when it’s not working out. We cover all these and more from seasoned sale rep, Jane Hughes, and learn about her 26 years in the business!

Where do you get your inspiration for your latest business? Sometimes it comes in a bag of chips! Heidi Feldman not only gets her inspiration from the magical island beauty of Martha’s Vineyard, but from assessing what resources are available and working to create a life that blends the most essential items together.

Her perseverance through hardship and a continued focus on moving forward no matter what the challenge holds plenty of lessons for all of us.

Listen in and learn her best advice and how she’s used the expertise of organizations like SCORE, Women’s Business centers and SBA/SBDCs to help her navigate growth in the specialty food market.

How do your products get from Whitinsville to the White House? It’s the little things! For Christine Guanipa of Little Man, it’s not about the work, but it’s about the people. Learn how she has built her line of textile handbags and accessories as well as a family business that cares for its community members.

‘Will this sink my business?’ Almost every business owner has had that disaster moment. Cyndi Prince, LooHoo, had hers early on in her business. Listen in on how she got through a packaging disaster to grow a business that is sustainable in more ways than one. With a background in science and art, she’s navigated both the practical and creative needs of her business. In this episode, she’ll share her story and seasoned advice for entrepreneurs and artisans at any stage.

If you’ve ever struggled in your business trying to figure out how to make a profit, you know how helpful a seasoned adviser can be. Whether it’s for advice on starting a business, a plan for growth or how to buy or sell your own business--the right advice and partner can make all the difference. Peter Harriman is a Center Director of the Maine Small Business Development Center and he helps guide businesses through those exact challenges for FREE! In this episode, he focuses on one of the most essential keys to success--how to price profitably and set your terms!

Becky Wright always knew she could make pottery a career. However, in the early days fear was her constant companion. Afraid of money, fear of failure, fear of success.

Becky almost gave up on wholesale.

Listen in to how she got over those challenges to create a life where she does what she loves to do.

Hey Coach! Scott Roberts is a business coach–mine specifically! Last year I hired a business coach –highly recommended! Scott’s work is more of a calling than a career path and in this episode, he shares practical, actionable steps for building a profitable business. As a former CEO, Scott Roberts understands first-hand the challenges of running…

Tammy Knight has been surrounded by family makers from her earliest years (including her grandmother who taught her how to sew!). Her current role allows her to live vicariously through the creative members of Maine Made. She’s deeply committed to the success of her members and works tirelessly to support them through her resources. In this episode, Tammy shares her insights into what artisan/maker members need to be successful in her program and beyond.