Doing It Differently - The Mother of Merch Journey with Lisa Dalgleish // Ep 25

In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane speaks with Lisa, the founder of Mother of Merch, about the importance of people in business, the journey of creating a unique merchandise experience, and the role of integrity and community in entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of self-employment, the significance of understanding your audience, and the personal motivations that drive business decisions. Lisa shares her insights on overcoming fear, finding joy in the journey, and the impact of integrity in business. The conversation emphasises the importance of meaningful conversations and leaving a legacy of joy.There are tangents and laughs aplenty.Connect with Lisa:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotherofMerchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_of_merchWebsite: https://motherofmerch.co.ukThe Joy Work Club and Me⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Insight Circle HereJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oin The Joy Work Club Community Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.taylorparkerservicesltd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dianetaylorparker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoyworkclub⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to JoyWorks and Lisa's Background03:50 The Birth of Mother of Merch06:50 Rethinking Merchandise for Small Businesses11:39 The Human Touch in Merchandise18:17 Lisa's Journey from the Army to Entrepreneurship24:33 Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment30:34 Integrity and Skills in Business32:01 Integrity in the Workplace37:10 The Importance of Conversations37:36 Finding Joy in Personal Motivation41:33 Catalysts for Change47:20 Choosing Joy Over Negativity54:48 The Essence of Business Success57:08 Engaging with Your AudienceSound Bites"Integrity is everything.""Community is a superpower.""You can do it as yourself."TakeawaysIt's not just about products, it's about people.The best businesses sell, they connect.Integrity is everything.Community is a superpower.Merchandise can be relevant for any business.You don't have to do what everyone else does.You can't control what is done to you, but you can control how you react.You can do it as yourself.The greatest joy comes right after the greatest challenge.Don't be a dickhead, be kind to everyone.