Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses gift guides! We all want to know about gift guides and yes this is PR! Brittney gives us info on when, what and where to pitch! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!   About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing...

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney discusses being on podcasts! Podcasts are a great place for you to pitch yourself so she shares some tips plus how to find podcasts. Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation! About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry...

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. In this episode, Brittney walks us through how to find people to pitch to. So set up your spreadsheet and tune in! Be sure to come to the Facebook group to continue the conversation!   About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow...

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So, do you know what your key messaging is? What exactly are you going to pitch? Brittney walks us through what questions we need to ask ourselves before we start thinking about where to pitch and that all goes back to key messaging. As with last week’s episode, grab your pen, paper and get to work!   About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She...

Today we are continuing our special series on PR for Makers with Brittney Lynn. So we talked about what PR is in episode 129 but in this episode, Brittney shares why knowing your PR goals and your why is super important before you begin pitching. Be sure to grab a pen and paper for this one!   About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a...

We are so excited to be starting a new series on the podcast! We will be featuring tips on PR for Makers from our good friend Brittney Lynn. In this first episode, she breaks down what exactly PR is and why you should be using it. Be sure to tune in to the next episodes as we continue this series!   About Brittney Brittney Lynn is a PR & Online Marketing Strategist for online entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 10 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has...

Hey Rebels! We know it's been a while and we miss you! We are on a much needed break but didn't want to leave you hanging. Starting soon, we will be featuring mini-episodes from some of our favorite peeps bringing you info and tips to move your product based business forward. We can't wait to share them with you and thank you for all your support!   WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?   SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patron today! JOIN our Facebook Group! FOLLOW us on Instagram...

Do you struggle with keeping up an art practice? Do the 100 day challenges you see on social media overwhelm you? You are not alone! On today's episode, we have Alanna Cartier, an illustrator, to share some of her wisdom on creating and maintaining a daily art practice. We loved this conversation and left inspired and ready to get back to creating daily!   About Alanna Alanna is an illustrator, collector of cookbooks, mother to one fat cat, and cultivator of genius hair. She believes that...

Taking the leap from a full-time job and turning a side hustle into a full-time gig can be scary but rewarding. Today we are talking shop with Riki Inge of Rikrack. Riki, who has a Masters Degree in Textile Design, left her job of 18 years to focus on Rikrack, where she creates beautiful embroidery kits. We chat all about her products, reaching customers and her recent transition from her job.    About Riki: Riki Inge is the maker of Rikrack Embroidery Kits. Rikrack kits are your next...

Does social media cause you stress? Do you feel like you have to post all the time? Today, we are chatting about our decisions to take a break from social media and how that impacted or didn't impact our businesses. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic too! Head to our Facebook group to join in! 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...

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...

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: ...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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   Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to www.patreon.com/creativebizrebellion...

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...

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...

As product makers, artists and designers, we often start out trying to make something for everyone, but there is a lot of power in niching down. Enter Kit Cronk. After finding her niche, Kit has created a flourishing brand with an active customer base. We are so excited to have her on the show to share her journey and the value she has found in taking the time to discover her true niche.   About Kit Kit runs Kit Cronk Studio, where she designs products for book nerds and fangirls.  Her...

Taking a product from idea to the shelves can be daunting especially if it has to be manufactured. We wanted to talk to someone who has been in the trenches so on today's episode we are chatting with Nicole Ketchum of Hey Girl Decor. Nicole tells us all about how her chandeliers came to be and the process it took to get them manufactured overseas.   About Nicole Hi I'm Nicole, Founder and Designer of Hey Girl Decor, formally Chandelier By NK. Hey Girl Decor is a modern acrylic decor...

Do you sell your products at local markets or are thinking about starting to sell at craft shows? Then this podcast episode is for you! Kelly’s new thing is doing local shows so we are breaking down everything she has learned since starting this adventure. This is a two part episode so be listen to part 1! In today’s part 2, we talk all about what to take with you the day of and some things you need to think about when you are at the show.   Become a supporter of the podcast today! Head to...

Do you sell your products at local markets or are thinking about starting to sell at craft shows? Then this podcast episode is for you! Kelly’s new thing is doing local shows so we are breaking down everything she has learned since starting this adventure. This is a two-part episode so be sure to stay tuned! In today’s part 1, we talk all about how to find local shows and what you need to think about when adding them to your schedule.   Links: Kelly’s Mailchimp Course: Creative Mailchimp...