HSCGRadio's podcast

Episode 39 - Website Design

Gates Councilor discusses helpful tips and tricks for designing a great website.

Episode 38 - Developing the Language of Learning

Clyde Yoshida discusses the importance of teaching in a relatable way, and how creating an understandable language allows students to retain more knowledge.

Episode 37 - Customer Experience

Charlene Simon discusses creating and maintaining a sterling customer experience to attract and retain buyers.

Episode 36 - 4 Tips for Getting PR

Rebekah Epstein discusses her four tips to getting your business in the media.

Episode 35 - Talking Chemistry with Kevin Dunn & John Mikrut

Kevin Dunn and John Mikrut discuss common chemistry questions and myths.

Episode 34 - Creative Soapmaking

Zahida Map discusses creative soapmaking and incorporating designs into your product lineup.  

Episode 33 - Handcrafted Hair Care Products

Kathy White discusses handcrafted hair care products and how to incorporate them in  your line.

Episode 32 - M&P Soap and Integrating Local Ingredients

Ariane Arsenault discusses using melt & pour soap to create intricate designs, and how living in a tourist destination has influenced her integration of locally sourced ingredients.

Episode 31 - Behavioral Economics with Marc Hight

Marc Hight discusses behavioral economics, and how understanding the logic behind a customer's decision making process can help you better market your products.

Episode 30 - Accounting Tips Dave Yoshida

Listen in as Dave Yoshida discusses small business accounting information that all business owners should know.

Episode 29 - Legislative Update 2018

Join HSCG Executive Director Leigh O'Donnell and HSCG Advocate Debra Carnahan as they discuss current legislation and the impact it has on the soap and cosmetic industry.

Episode 28 -Natural Perfumery 101 with Lori Nova Endres - Part II

Join Lori Nova Endres in part two of her discussion about natural perfume and cologne.

Episode 27 -Natural Perfumery 101 with Lori Nova Endres

Join Lori Nova Endres as she discusses natural perfume and cologne blends.

Episode 19 - Customer Experience

Episode 26 - The Lovin Soap Project

Amanda and Benjamin Aaron discuss the Lovin Soap Project, including how it was created and what their mission is. 

Episode 25 - Sodium Free Cosmetics with Kerri Mixon

16th generation soapmaker Kerri Mixon, owner of Certified Lye, A+ Soapmaking Studio and Pallas Athene Soaps, discusses the reasons behind making sodium-free soap & cosmetics. 

Episode 24 - Talking with Cathy McGinnis

Episode 23 - Teaching Classes with Amanda Aaron

Amanda Aaron recounts her journey from soapmaker to teacher, and how creating a series of classes can keep students coming back time and again. 

Episode 22 - Taking Your Business from Sideline to Headliner with Christy Rose

Christy Rose discusses her journey into making handcrafted nail polishes, and the challenges she faced taking her passion from hobby to business. 

Episode 21 -From Hobby to Business with Benjamin Aaron

Benjamin Aaron discusses how to take your passion for handcrafting from hobby to full-time business venture.

Episode 20 - Color Theory with Clyde Yoshida

Artist and soapmaker Clyde Yoshida discusses how he incorporates his artistic visions into his soapmaking, and how color theory affects his craft. 

Episode 19 - Legislative Update

In this episode we are joined by HSCG Advocate Debra Carnahan and her husband Russ Carnahan, a former Congressman as they discuss the importance of understanding current legislation as a small business, the success of Advocacy Day and what we can...

Episode 18 - The Yin and Yang of Customer Service

In this episode HSCG Executive Director Leigh O'Donnell and Newly Elected HSCG President Charlene Simon discuss the importance of both building a customer experience, and knowing when a customer has become a liability.

Episode 17 - Creativity

In this episode we chat with Anne-Marie Faiola about the importance of creativity in our industry. 

Episode 16 - Retail vs Wholesale

In this episode we contrast Wholesale Business with Retail Business with the two of the industries leaders in their respective field... Charlene Simon and Julie Koenig.

Episode 15 - Getting Started Teaching Classes - part 2 - What Makes a good Teacher?

Episode 14 - Craft Shows

Episode 13 - Getting Started Teaching Classes - Part 1 How Much Time Does it Take to Teach a Single Class

In this episode we are joined by Lori Nova Endres of The Nova Studio who is going to walk us through the time and costs of teaching classes. 

Episode 12 - A Day in the Life of a Retail Soap Shop Owner

In this episode we talk with Charlene Simon about what a day in her life is like in terms of running her successful retail soap business. 

Episode 11 - Economy of Scale

In this episode we talk with Beth Byrne about becoming more efficient through increasing our scale of production. 

Episode 10 - Going into Business with Family

In this episode we talk to husband and wife team Julie & Tom Koenig about going into business together. 

Episode 9 - Feleciai Favroth Uncut & Unfiltered

In this episode we talk with current HSCG President Feleciai Favroth about the industry and her experiences in a fun format, where we didn't cut or filter the interview! 

Episode 8 - HSCG Certifications

Episode 7 - Using Instagram to Promote your Handcrafted Business

Episode 6 - Soap and Cosmetic Labeling in the United States

Episode 5 - Hiring Good Employees

Episode 4 - Tradeshows

In this episode we talk with Julie Koenig about Tradeshows.

Episode 3 - Legislation for Handcrafters

In this episode we talk with Executive Director Leigh O'Donnell about what is going on in Congress and how it can impact the handcrafted industry.

Episode 2 - Opening your first Retail Location

In this episode we talk about opening of your First Handcrafted Retail Location with Charlene Simon.

Episode 1 - Farmer's Markets

In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of Farmer's Markets with Feleciai Favroth.