Indie Made Business: A Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs and Handmade Business Owners

Receiving wholesale inquiries is SOOO exciting, but once the excitement wears off it can also be a little scary.

We've invited a special guest, Lorri Helberg of Arkansas Yarn Company, to sit down with us to discuss all things wholesale and to answer some questions like: Do I need a contract? How do I price wholesale? Is wholesale beneficial to my company?

Topics discussed in this episode:

• 3:41: Meet Lorri of Arkansas Yarn Co
• 23:19: What information should you provide when inquiring about wholesale opportunities?
• 25:34: How building a community adds to the wholesale experience.
• 29:53: You've decided to move forward with a wholesale inquiry, so what's next?

...and so much more!

You can find Lorri online at the following places:

• Website

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108
• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarns
• ALC Yarn Club Waitlist

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

If your business is a one person show and you find yourself struggling to get all the things done (in business and in life), then we know exactly how you feel. We all want our businesses to run like a well oiled machine - each day, week, and month set up for success with a strategy in place to conquer every task that needs doing.

But sometimes that's easier said than done! We've all had those moments where we're running around like our hair is on fire, just trying to make it through the day.

The best way to speed up processes without cutting corners is by creating systems and using workflows. In this episode we explain what a workflow is, what it can look like, and where to start.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• 1:28: What is a workflow?
• 4:28: where does your workflow start?
• 6:17: What does a workflow look like?
• 14:34: How to use Trello or Asana to create workflows
• 21:57: What does Cheryl think about multitasking verses doing one thing at a time?
• 26:06: Nikki's hot tips for staying focused
• 47:56: Nikki's hint for completing dreaded tasks

...and so much more!

Needle Mover

• We're closing out every episode by declaring a Needle Mover in each of our businesses. You learn more about what a Needle Mover is and what it isn't in episode 2 of the podcast.
• 49:07: Nikki's needle minder
• 50:41: Cheryl's needle minder

Don't forget to share YOUR Needle Mover with us on Instagram by posting it to your Stories and tagging us, or shoot us a DM. Together, let's make a BIG impact in our businesses over the next 2 weeks!

Links:

• Trello

• Asana

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108
• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarns
• ALC Yarn Club Waitlist

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

Shopify, Wordpress, Etsy, oh my! If you've been stressing over your businesses online forever-home, you're not alone. It's a big decision, and it can be scary deciding which platform is best for your business.

Etsy's ease of use makes it a popular choice when starting out, but it's important to know the pros and cons before making this important decision.

We've both had several businesses on and off Etsy, so join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly so you can decide if Etsy is the right place for you.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• 3:00: Is Etsy convenient? How quick is the set up?
• 4:25: What are the Etsy fees and how to counteract that expense?
• 9:02: How much traffic does Etsy drive? How much effort do YOU need to put in?
• 10:58 FREE shipping - can you absorb the cost and should you have to?
• 21:11: What is the BIGGEST factor that prevents a sale?
• 23:04: Nicky's Biggest Draw towards Etsy.
• 29:35: Who has control over customer experience? You or Etsy?
• 33:23: 3 most important facts to consider about Etsy.

...and so much more!

Needle Mover

• We're closing out every episode by declaring a Needle Mover in each of our businesses. You learn more about what a Needle Mover is and what it isn't in episode 2 of the podcast.
• 43:57: Cheryl's Needle Mover
• 44:55: Nicky' Needle Mover

Don't forget to share YOUR Needle Mover with us on Instagram by posting it to your Stories and tagging us, or shoot us a DM. Together, let's make a BIG impact in our businesses over the next 2 weeks!

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarn Club
• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box

For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

Are you worried that the market you're trying to break into is oversaturated and there's no room for you to stand out? Or maybe you think that getting ahead means you need to outshine the competition?

If you've ever struggled with how to get noticed and feel like you're attempts to be seen are falling on deaf ears, it's not your fault. It super hard to blaze your own path. And if you've done your fair share of Googling, you know that information on this topic is scarce.

You are not alone!

We felt this way too when we were starting out, but then realized that we're not actually in competition with everyone our market, and actually, there is plenty of room for all of us.

In today's episode, we share our thoughts on strategies you can use to stand out and grow your business, even when it feels like everyone else is selling the same thing as you.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• There's room at the top for everyone [00:03:15]
• Switching your mindset from selling product to building a community [00:14:53]
• How to serve instead of sell [00:29.40]
• Why it's so important to get yourself a business buddy [00:34.50]

...and so much more!

Needle Mover

• We're closing out every episode by declaring a Needle Mover in each of our businesses. You learn more about what a Needle Mover is and what it isn't in episode 2 of the podcast.
• Cheryl's Needle Mover [0:45:48]
• Nicky's Needle Mover [0:46:40]

Don't forget to share YOUR Needle Mover with us on Instagram by posting it to your Stories and tagging us, or shoot us a DM. Together, let's make a BIG impact in our businesses over the next 2 weeks!

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108
• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarns
• ALC Yarn Club Waitlist

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? If so, you're not alone.

As business owners, we set big, lofty goals for ourselves but then struggle with being productive and accomplishing everything we need to get done.

Life gets busy and there's a lot of background noise we need to tune out if we're gonna stay focused and concentrate on the work that will move us closer to achieving our goals.

In today's episode, we share examples from our own hand dyed yarn businesses on how you can be as productive as possible without sacrificing your personal or social life in the process.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What are SMART Goals and why are they important [00:03:30]
• Lessons you can take from tracking your time [00:05:58]
• How planning for the unexpected can save your sanity [00:18:05]
• Cheryl's first big business goal was a catalyst for launching the yarn subscription that eventually beame Yarnable [00:38:09]

...and so much more!

Needle Mover

• We're closing out every episode by declaring a Needle Mover in each of our businesses. You learn more about what a Needle Mover is and what it isn't in episode 2 of the podcast.
• Cheryl's Needle Mover [0:45:48]
• Nicky's Needle Mover [0:46:59]

Don't forget to share YOUR Needle Mover with us on Instagram by posting it to your Stories and tagging us, or shoot us a DM. Together, let's make a BIG impact in our businesses over the next 2 weeks!

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarns
• ALC Yarn Club Waitlist
• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

Are you addicted to trying every app, software, and gadget out there - hoping to find that perfect solution to your productivity woes? If that sounds like you, then we've got you covered in today's episode.

We may have gotten a teeny bit carried away, spilling the beans on all our favorite things. You'll definitely want to take notes because we cover some of the best business tools out there!

From apps that keep your social media marketing on track or software that makes life easier in general, these are great go-to resources for any creative business owner looking to get more done with less effort.

Got a pen handy? Join us as we share our favorite business tools and tell you why we love them.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Nicky's favorite app for video editing [00:04:09]
• Cheryl's 'hidden gem' software that makes text look like a sticker [00:07:32]
• Nicky and Cheryl both love the voice communication walkie-talkie style app, Voxer. [00:11:02]
• Nicky's favorite software to schedule your social media posts [00:17:16]
• Nicky's favorite cloud storage for photos [00:22:07]
• Cheryl's must have, all inclusive business suite of products + cloud storage. [00:24:36]
• Cheryl's #1 all-time favorite productivity software [00:28:30]
• If you go LIVE on social media or record any audio or video for your business, then you'll want to know more about Cheryl's favorite microphone. [00:31:51]
• Have trouble managing all your passwords or need to share login information with your team? Cheryl shares her solution to this problem. [00:34:04]
• Nicky soft box studio lights [00:37:36]
• Cheryl shares an interesting and fun way to elevate your videos [00:42:01]
• Nicky utility cart [00:45:01]
• Cheryl Rollo Printer [00:50:28]
• Pirateship [00:55:47]

...and so much more!

We promised to share these links with you in the show notes:

FULL DISCLOSURE TIME

This list contains some affiliate links. We may receive a small commission if you purchase from these links. There is no additional cost to you, but it will help support the podcast. Please know that we would never list or recommend a product, app, or software unless we truly love it.

• InshOt
• PIXLR Photo Editor & Design Maker
• Voxer
• Facebook Creator Studio
• Google Photos
• Google Workspace (formally G Suite)
• Trello
• Blue Yeti Microphone
• LastPass
• Soft Box Studio Lights
• Gimbal for iPhone
• Utility Cart
• Rollo Thermal Printer
• Pirateship

Needle Mover

• We're closing out every episode by declaring a Needle Mover in each of our businesses - learn more about what a Needle Mover is and what it isn't [1:04:59]
• Nicky [1:06:51]
• Cheryl [1:10:19]

Don't forget to share YOUR Needle Mover with us on Instagram by posting it to your Stories and tagging us, or shoot us a DM. Together, let's make a BIG impact in our businesses over the next 2 weeks!

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108
• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarn Club

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

Welcome to our very first episode of the Makers Gonna Sell podcast! In this episode, we're talking about why you don't need confidence to start a business and how we can still do big, scary things, even when we're terrified.

We all know that starting a business is hard. But what if you're not confident enough to start? Most people are afraid of failure, so they never take action on their dreams.

This week we're discussing why fear holds us back - and what we can do about it.

Get ready for an empowering discussion that will leave you feeling like anything's possible!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Feelings aren't facts - the difference between confidence and courage [00.09.23]
• Finding your "Why" and how to use that when business gets scary [00:13:03]
• Moving past fear, stress, and anxiety [00:19:48]
• How to cope with comparisonitis on social media [00:28:23]
• Tips for responding to mean comments or bad reviews [00:31:44]
• How to deal with friends or family who don't share your vision [00:40:49]

...and so much more!

We promised to share these links with you in the show notes:

• Brene Brown Netflix Special - https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166

Come find us on social media - we would love to hear from you!

• Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook
• ALC Yarn Club
• Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook
• Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook
• Yarnable Subscription Box
• For a Text Notification from Cheryl when new episodes drop, text "Makers Gonna Sell" to 603-928-7108

One more thing...

Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?

After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.

At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I'm not holding back. I'm sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!

We're bringing you behind the scenes of our handmade businesses, so you can see what it takes to turn that side hustle into a full time income. Get ready to dive in, because we're sharing our very best tips and strategies to launch, grow, and scale your creative business.