Handmade CEO Podcast

What does it take for you to start your own small business? Where can you gather inspiration and information to get you started on the right foot? Can you make a living from selling handmade items? I've spent 10 years as an artist, maker, and marketer, and currently spend most of my time as the Founder and CEO of Happening Hands, a membership community for makers where we help them grow thriving, profitable businesses. Every Wednesday, you'll hear from Handmade CEOs and industry experts. These guests will share their personal stories, insider tips, and special offers with you. I'm committed to sharing all there is to know to help you get from point A to point B in your handmade business with the least amount of obstacles! The mission of this podcast, originally founded by Maria Laurin (host for episodes 1-133), is to teach and inspire you to take action, and start handcrafting your dreams! For show notes and links: https://handmadeceo.com/

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Episodes

Ep 8 How She Does It! Running a Seasonal Hot Spot in Saugatuck Michigan

What happens to that seasonal hot spot once summer is over? How does a midwest beach town survive in the offseason? Christine shares her passion with us as we dive into what it's like to own and run Wicks Park Bar and Grille in Saugatuck Michigan. From the hustle and bustle to the quiet months, Christine has found a way to extend a seasonal hot spot into a year-round destination. www.wickspark.com www.marialaurin.com...

Mar 25, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep 7 Small Business, E-learning, and Staying Sane During Covid-19

Are you finding you have extra time on your hands during this Covid-19/coronavirus crisis? Are you suddenly a homeschooling e-learning teacher? This might be the perfect time to consider starting your small business! Today's episode will give you simple tips to keep things in focus and help you navigate your small business through the next few months. For links to the show notes visit www.marialaurin.com and click under podcast To keep boredom at bay, try a free 2-month premium trial with Skills...

Mar 18, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6 Creating a Business and Income While in High School-White Daisy Jewelry

Are you too young to start a small business? Do you have what it takes to create a side hustle? Cameron started White Daisy Jewelry when she was just 16 years old. Over the years she has evolved her business to reflect her personal style and has dreams of growing her business while she goes on to college. Cameron is offering a 20% off coupon when you visit her site www.whitedaisyjewelry.com visit the link in the show notes to get her coupon code at White Daisy Coupon Code Show notes: Episode 6 S...

Mar 11, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5 Lavender Sparks a Successful Handmade Soap Business

In today's interview, we meet Priya and her business, Kaya Soaps. A childhood memory sets the stage for this small business owner to start creating amazing body care products. Priya explains the steps that she took to create this successful handmade business. Kaya Soaps specializes in everything from soaps to bath bombs. You know Priya and family has the right formula when a visit to her online shop leaves you feeling relaxed!!! Be sure to check the show notes to see her beautiful products and t...

Mar 04, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4 How to Test the Market & Monthly Recap

Are you sitting among a pile of unwanted handmade items that you created? Do you know when it's time to launch a shop? In this episode, you'll discover a quick and easy way to test the market that will alleviate a lot of heartaches. You'll also hear one of my favorite quotes and why I feel it relates to starting your own business. As a reminder: The Speckled Loon is offering 20% off with the code MYLOON20 I'm offering 10% off at www.willowandbee.com in celebration of 10 years. Use the code 10YEA...

Feb 26, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3 Hand Paint Your Way Into Retirement - The Speckled Loon

In today’s episode of the Handmade CEO, guest Susie Bommersbach shares her hand made journey with The Speckled Loon. We discuss how her hand-painted lake house decor becomes her business. Learn how this Handmade CEO is growing her talent into a business that will see her into early retirement. Links to show notes along with a generous 20% off The Speckled Loon, please visit Handmade CEO-The Speckled Loon You can also follow Susie at www.thespeckledloon.com...

Feb 19, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2 Willow and Bee - From Selling on Etsy to a National Retail Seller

If you're ready to be inspired and take your creative project to the next level or simply looking for the steps to start, you're at the right place! Today's podcast is all about Willow and Bee and how it went from selling on Etsy to selling at a national retail store. This episode is all about how to start a small business, what to sell, how to expand your small business, sticking to a niche, hiring help, and the lessons learned along the way. Be inspired, take action, and start handcrafting you...

Feb 12, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Handmade CEO First Episode

This project has been an ongoing idea for a super long time, and it eventually took the shape of a podcast about a year ago. And yes, it took me that long to finally hit the record button. Today will be a brief explanation of the past, the present, and the future...or less poetically put, why I started this podcast! For show notes; www.marialaurin.com/handmadeceo

Feb 01, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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