The Business Next Door

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to this week's episode of the Business Next Door! Listen in as we talk to Caroline, the owner of The Little Things Shop. She joined in to share her journey creating her small business, The Little Things Shop. She sells polymer clay jewelry. She began as a hobby crafter, realized she had the beginnings of a small business and took on the challenge of learning to do social media marketing, building a website, taking part in a pop up shop and more to see if her business had what it takes. So sit back, relax and enjoy her candor and tips as we walk through her story and talk about her amazing shop.

Check out her website https://www.thelittlethingsearrings.com/ 
Check out her Instagram: _thelittlethingsshop
If you have a minute, get some earrings or share her account and hype this lady up to thank her for sharing her story with all of us. 

Join us as we talk with Caroline from The Little Things Shop (check her out on Instagram) as we talk about what a mission statement is, the value in them, how we made ours and why we think YOU need to make one TODAY!

We don't think any business is too small to need a mission statement! Listen to find out why!

Join in as we hear from Jeff Dunn from Brew 22 Coffee in Seaside, Oregon. You guys aren't going to want to miss out on hearing  each part of this story. From building his business during a difficult life period, to realizing his business plan wasn't gonna work the way he had anticipated, to loving on the community that they were built in and all the little pieces in between. Their motto is dream, believe, inspire and I think that this man's dream and the business and community that was born out of it can  inspire each of us!

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Today we are talking with Rachel, a passionate and joyful young woman who turned her hobby of throwing clay into a small business that is now her full time gig. Listen in as she talks about creating Upper Call, a place for happy pots and happy thoughts. 

She talks all about walking through her journey from learning about ceramics, to deciding to sell her stuff, to finding friends in the industry through social media and more. 

This week we get to learn more about starting a photography side hustle from Jacob Argyle. Jacob is an Oregon photographer and now part owner of a new production company, Creek Studios.

This week he shares his social media journey, his passion for photography and his dreams for his business as he continues to grow it. 

He began his journey at a young age and hasn't quit yet. I'm excited for you to hear his story and follow him as he continues to grow. Keep an eye on Creek Studios to see all of the amazing things that they will produce!

Join in as we talk to Dana Jones the owner of Selah Creative Company.  In this week's episode we walk through her journey as a maker. Hear her talk about a life changing experience that resulted in her making her hustle her full time gig. Things don't end there though, as she shares evolving her business to include hosting retreats and creating a community for other makers. This episode is a great opportunity to learn about trying new things in your business and making genuine connections that can blossom into an authentic community.

Join in as we hear from Debbie Nelson the owner of Basketcase and local Cannon Beach florist. A serial entrepreneur who has walked through technology changes and countless obstacles, Debbie has so much to offer in her story including over 24 years of experience. 

Today we will talk about pivoting with changing tides and expectations from customers, business journaling, how to "do what you do best and hire the rest" and so much more. 

We hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. 

You can find Debbie on Facebook and Instagram @cbflorist!

Join in while we talk to Kate Lacaze about her journey. Like many people her profession of copywriting went from a dream, to a profession to a side hustle to a full fledged income creator that gave her the flexibility to live the life she wanted. We will discuss topics including finding a platform for finding clients, when she chose to leave her 9 to 5 and rely fully on her side hustle, the messy business of setting rates and more as she tells her true story for all of us to enjoy and learn from. 

If you love a good story, want to make money in marketing or as a writer online, or don't feel like the 9 to 5 schedule is right for your life this is probably the episode for you. 

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- Mary (the voice and small business and people enthusiast behind the Business Next Door)