Creative Biz Rebellion

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 MeganMegan 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!

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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?

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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!

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?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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.

Connect with Rob

Website | Facebook

Links

Jungle Scout

Million Dollar Case Study

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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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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.

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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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 business and knew we needed to have her back on. In this episode, Kit tells us why she decided to use Kickstarter and some of the things she learned along the way. She shares her top tips plus a few things to avoid. If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional product launch, then this episode is for you!

About Kit

Kit runs Kit Cronk Studio, where she designs products for book nerds and fangirls.  Her products have been featured by companies like Etsy, GoodReads, Buzzfeed, and more. If you’re a total reading addict like Kit, then you need to check out her hilariously relatable mugs, cards, pins, and other awesome stuff! When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her reading ANOTHER fantasy book or watching superhero movies.

Connect with Kit

Website | Instagram | Facebook

Links

Episode 118 - Finding Your Niche

Kickstarter - FemiNerd Enamel Pin Collection

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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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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 us about her journey as a biz owner, how shows and wholesale have helped her grow her business and why connecting with others is so important. We know you will love this conversation as much as we did!

About Annya:

Born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Annya (Annie) is no stranger to the nourishing, healing power of oils and herbs. She has always been a creative soul, with an eye for all things bright 'n' bold (can you tell by her packaging?). She also loves plants and a huge glass of wine (Merlot please!). Annie’s first daughter Tiffany was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, and Annie turned to natural remedies to help Tiffany’s skin, as prescribed medication did not work. After trying a variety of natural butters, essential oils, and other natural oils, we finally found the remedy to her daughter’s skin issues. Essential oils and herbs are some of the most ancient and powerful remedies available, so Annie started to think about how they could be utilized in skin and hair care. Annie’s passion and knowledge grew, and in 2014 she decided to channel them into developing her unique brand. And NaturalAnnie Essentials burst into life! Today, NaturalAnnie Essentials is your island-inspired, one-stop shop for uniquely scented, handmade soy candles and bath & body products. Woman-owned and based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, we aim to make you look, smell, and feel good!

Connect with Annya:

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Want to dive deeper? Head to creativerebelbase.com for workshops and much more!

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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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, and how to ask for them. For more support and encouragement from other product-based biz owners, join our Facebook group today at www.creativebizrebellion.com/join

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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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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 her business. This is a candid conversation full of wisdom and honesty about a topic we feel needs to be highlighted more.

About Sara

Sara McNally is the owner of Constellation & Co, a letterpress stationery company and brick & mortar gift shop located in the Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal.

Constellation & Co uses the power of words and the magic of snail mail to connect people and make us all feel less alone.

Our line of cards and gifts are inspired by the events and occasions in life that are made sweet by close, honest relationships. Our work as Constellation & Co. is built for sharing joy and holding our loved ones close in the middle of pain.

When Sara’s not working at the shop, she’s sending snail mail to her loved ones, buying copious amounts of fountain pens, and spending time with her husband and son.

Connect with Sara

Website | Instagram | Youtube

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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.

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 Challenge!This free course will help you make a plan and stay focused during the summer and you can grab it here.

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 with 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!

For more info and to join today, head to www.creativerebelbase.com

WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?

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

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.