All Episodes

059 | Suann Song, Appointed on launching a brand through Kickstarter, the process for redesigning her website and why fresh products are at the core of a successful product based business

Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 3

Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 2

Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 1

058 | Chelsea Sonksen, Boss Ladies Magazine on layering in new products and services, working towards a freedom business model and why making a good first impression is so important.

057 | Christine Miller, Bundle Design on turning her hobby into a business, lessons learned from the National Stationery Show and how exhibiting at NSS opened the door to working with Paper Source

056 | Kelly Parker Smith, Hello World Paper Co. on prioritizing profitable projects, setting boundaries to protect our time and three strategies for enhancing your Etsy shop

055 | Lisa Sarmento, Tiramisu Paperie on 'entrepreneurial gardening', fast paced growth and what she skimped and splurged on at her first wholesale trade show

054 | Jessica McSweeney, Little Well Paper Co. on shifting from a service based business to a product based business and why relationships are critical in business

053 | Megan Auman on product photography and leveraging Pinterest for sales

Katie Hunt, TSBC on why she needed to refocus her priorities and how she did it

052 | Lichia Liu, Gotamago on pursuing her passion, building a team and creating systems and why she thinks it is important to jump before you feel ready

051 | Kim Burks, Ramona & Ruth on changing her business name, growing her wholesale program and how reps have enhanced her business

050 | Zoe Scharf, Greetabl on chasing wholesale, identifying core customers and how angel investing fueled their business growth

049 | Emily Thompson, Being Boss on why being boss requires vision and hustle, the importance of setting boundaries and being open to saying yes to the right opportunities

048 | Laura Hooper Leader & Alyssa Bobbett, Laura Hooper Calligraphy on diversifying income, pricing custom projects and engaging with their 318k instagram followers

047 | Autumn Witt Boyd on understanding, protecting and enforcing your copyright and trademark rights

046 | Richele Silva, Richie Designs on leveraging past work experiences and the benefits of growing our businesses slow and steadily

Katie Hunt | 3 things I learned from selling girl scout cookies

045 | Caroline Hull, Caroline Creates on pivoting, taking breaks in business and how our past experiences shape who we are today

044 | Heather Haynie & Dani Antol, Rock Paper Scissors on running a brick & mortar shop, dividing responsibilities and how they've overcome personal and business challenges together

043 | Renee Griffith, HeartSwell Co on changing her business name, finding a voice within your brand and why she scraped her product line and started anew

042 | Beth Penn, Bneato Bar on misconceptions around clutter, tips for tidying and the benefits of decluttering your home and business life

041 | Melanie Karlins, Grey Moggie on retail craft markets, overcoming creative blocks and redefining success for different seasons in life

040 | Rebekah Tennis, Wild Ink Press on responsiveness, reliability and how she pitches wholesale buyers

039 | Nicole Block, The Nic Studio & Tyles on how her life inspires her work, benefits of getting a workspace outside of her home and challenges she faced when creating a new product category

From the Archives | Katie Wilson, The Good Twin on trendsetting, sticking to your core values and the importance of slow sustainable growth

From the Archives | Tonya Dalton, inkWELL Press on systems, automations and prioritizing your home and business life

From the Archives | Jen Gotch, Ban.do on building and leveraging a strong brand, the importance of self-reflection at all phases of business and how she built Ban.do into the lifestyle brand it is today

From the Archives | Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary on sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back

038 | Erin Dollar, Cotton & Flax on navigating licensing partnerships

037 | Sarah Edmonds and Tammy Lawrence, Banquet Atelier & Workshop on taking risks with new products, letting passion steer business decisions and why this Canadian company exhibits at U.S. based wholesale shows

036 | Cara Underwood, Underwood Letterpress on outsourcing manufacturing, building relationships and living life with no regrets

035 | Gia Graham, Betsywhite Stationery on Pinterest, faking it until you make it and why she chose to discontinue her wholesale line

034 | Adam Smith, Life is Funny Press on pursuing entrepreneurship, juggling family & business and why it's important to not force yourself into creative work that doesn't feel right.

033 | Samantha Barsky, Noteify on sourcing new manufacturing partners, leveraging passive income streams, and starting small when branching into new products

032 | Jeanette Champion-Fanning, Sweet Perversion on gaining momentum in business, running a debt-free company and owning our mistakes

031 | Heather Lins, Heather Lins Home on licensing opportunities, pitching the press and how being busy doesn't always equate to being productive

Katie Hunt, TSBC on camaraderie not competition

030 | Kyle Durrie, Power and Light Press on tradeshows, transitions and how she raised $80,000 for Planned Parenthood

029 | Sean McCabe, SeanWes on getting unstuck in your business, the power of masterminds and overlapping a day job and a side hustle.

028 | Mary Beth Storjohann, Workable Wealth on money misconceptions, financial accountability and why you need to know your numbers

026 | Tonya Dalton, inkWELL Press on systems, automations and prioritizing your home and business life.

025 | Debbie Lee, Penelope's Press on prioritizing, saying no and not letting comparison deter her from slow growth.

024 | Adina Segal, Bunny Bear Press on accountability, shifting focus, doing one thing well

023 | Jon Acuff on misconceptions around productivity and goal setting, how to set yourself up for success and why it's ok to let yourself be bad at certain things!

Katie Hunt, TSBC on gratitude, thanking your mentors & a heartfelt thank you to our TSBC speakers

022 | Emma James & Bailey Rivera, Antiquaria on pivoting in business, prioritizing personal happiness, and working with a business partner

021 | Stephanie Clarke, Dahlia Press on transitioning from a side hustle, working with reps and her system for outsourcing product packaging

Katie Hunt, Tradeshow Bootcamp on hosting live events.

020 | Julie Richardson, Julie Ann Art on building community with customers, dealing with copy cats and why she's focused on creating products with purpose

019 | Victoria Venturi, Paper Epiphanies on marketing to multiple sales channels, building relationships with press and the importance of honing your brand voice and messaging

Katie Hunt, TSBC on the benefit of mastermind groups

018 | Bryn Chernoff, Paperfinger on transitioning from your day job into your business full time, finding your unique voice and refueling with business retreats

017 | Rosanna Kvernmo, Iron Curtain Press on her experience as both a wholesaler & a store owner, product development and finding your unique voice.

016 | Shayna Norwood, Steel Petal Press on balancing a wholesale business and retail storefront and how to pitch your products to retailers.

015 | Allison Brennan & Jessica Tree, The Social Type on their inspiration for creating new products, how they split responsibilities as business partners and the importance of slow, but steady growth in their business.

014 | Heather Harris, Copper Bottom Design on how to know if you're ready for overseas manufacturing, how the whole process works, and common errors people make when they're creating day planners.

013 | Jen Gotch, Ban.do on building and leveraging a strong brand, the importance of self-reflection at all phases of business and how she built Ban.do into the lifestyle brand it is today.

012 | Tara Gentile, CoCommercial on overcoming mindset obstacles, proactive decision making in business and how to align yourselves with partners that elevate your brand.

011 | Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press on the mindset shifts, juggling business and babies and why its important to give back to our industry.

010 | Erin Ozer, Knot & Bow on her humble beginnings, manufacturing challenges and the benefits of strategically and slowly adding members to your team

009 | Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary on sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back.

008 | Briana & Jason of Brainstorm on infusing personal interests into creative work, using a strong brand to attract the right clients and why your business should always be in some state of transition.

007 | Meg Sutton, Belle & Union Co., on research & development of new products, working with sales reps, goal setting and why it is important to remember that running a business is a marathon, not a sprint.

NSS Part 2 | Interviews with Parrott Design, Iron Curtain Press, Lana's Shop, Julie Ann Art, Reyn Paper Co., Banquet Workshop

NSS Part 1 | Interviews with Dahlia Press, The Good Twin, Fugu Fugu Press, Meeschmosh, Friendly Fire Paper and Sugar Paper

006 | Katie Wilson, The Good Twin on trendsetting, sticking to your core values and the importance of slow sustainable growth.

005 | Sara McNally, Constellation & Co. on juggling a manufacturing business and retail shop, utilizing interns and falling in love with letterpress

004 | Kristen Ley, Thimblepress on hiring from within, fostering a team environment, partnerships & collaborations and how she fell into business backwards.

003 | Lindsay Henry, Inklings Paperie on client experience, slow growth and self care

002 | Sam Kramer, Near Modern Disaster on releasing new products, working with sales reps and treating your business like a business.

001 | Jen Pham Corbett & Lisa Towns, Farewell Paperie on product development, business partnerships, hiring and taking risks.

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