Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®

Parker is here to drop some knowledge based on his new eBook (available now at www.decoexchange.com!) all about Scaling Your Business... with assistants! 1. Examine and Control Your Budget 2. Invest in Yourself & Your Business If you are interested in working with us, check out our coaching options at https://www.damonsbusinesscoaching.com/ 3. Hire Help When Needed - did you know you don't have to do everything yourself? You do not have to be a solo-preneur! What is your time worth? And how to calculate it! How are you spending your time? And how to track it! What do you like to do, and what do you *hate* to do, that you might be able to hire out? Buy Parker's eBook here: https://www.decoexchange.com/products/scaling-your-business-with-assistants-by-parker-stelly Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you are notified when we drop a new episode!

Today Damon and Rhonda Nickerson from Rhonda's Creative Corner sit down to talk about her journey, from Etsy to Youtube and everything in between! She breaks down how her business has helped her feel closer to her family, how she juggles the demands of being a Maker while also maintaining her "9 to 5," and tips for new business owners who are just starting out! Follow Rhonda's Creative Corner on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rhondascreativecorner/ Check out her website here: https://rhondascreativecorner.com And make sure to check out her Youtube where some of her videos have over 80,000 views and her channel has over 30,000 subscribers!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYzZHqF1poUyOhFBlQzS5Q

Our friend Warren is good at a lot of things - but one thing in particular he has really mastered is building a community on Instagram! His tips today don't only apply to Instagram - so wherever you've built your community, sit back and enjoy the ride because this episode has got lots of great suggestions for your business! Get Warren's free download (Want to find & attract your SUPER FANS on Instagram?) here: http://octowarren.com Check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/octonation/

On today's episode, Damon sits down with Andrea Brown, AKA the Queen of Joy! Andrea shares her top 3 tips for those just starting out, the biggest obstacles she's faced in her business and how she overcomes them, and some insight into what exciting things are coming up in her business... Make sure to get on her wait list for her e-book How to Choose Joy here: https://howtochoosejoy.com/ You can also follow her on Facebook (don't miss Coffee with Drea!) at: https://www.facebook.com/ranchhousewreathsandmore/ Check out her craft supply website here: https://ranchhousecraftsupplies.com/

Make sure your page is talking to ONE perfect person. Your IDEAL customer is the FOUNDATION of your business! Did you know we have an awesome training for you to figure out who that person is? Go to: findmywimpps.com AND podcast listeners can use the code "MMB8" for $10 off! In this episode, we also talk about the THREE pillars of content to engage with your ideal customer: 1. Event Based Content 2. Engaging Content 3. Educational Content Was this episode helpful? Make sure to leave a review and let us know! And, don't forget to share this episode with anyone you know who might benefit!

This week our girl Lauren Kilgore is breaking down how to sell more on Etsy. She talks about the biggest lessons she's learned along the way in her own business and gives plenty of advice and tips for those just starting out. Plus, she is offering a giveaway for help with keywords for Etsy sellers listening to this podcast! Check it out at www.mmblauren.com Learn more about Lauren: https://www.laurenkilgore.com/

If you liked our interview with Gretchen in Episode 006, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode from Parker! We want to make sure that each episode lights a fire for you to take action in your own business - so today, we are bringing you some ideas for ways to run ads relevant to your own business, and also challenging you with three ways to take action right now! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and even YouTube by searching for DecoExchange! We are all over the place and we can't wait to see you there. Also, don't forget to hit subscribe so you get notified whenever we have a new episode!

Does spending money on Facebook ads feel like a big black box of unknown for you? Do you feel like you're gambling? What amount of money is the right amount for ad spend, depending on where you are in your business? Today, Parker debriefs with our friend Gretchen Wheeler - the brains behind DecoExchange's Facebook ads strategy - on how to tackle this topic, even if you're just starting out! Hire Gretchen: https://gretchenwheeler101.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange/ Don't forget to hit subscribe so you get notified whenever we drop a new podcast episode! And, if this is helpful for you, take a moment to leave us a review and to share this episode with someone else who might benefit from it :)

Today Damon chats with Clara-Nicole of She's Crafty Too. Listen in to hear all about her journey from a corporate 9-5 to craftypreneurship! Today we cover topics like: How to push through the struggles of selling - it hasn't always been easy! What's up next for Clara-Nicole 3 Tips for those who are just starting out What being a maker means to Clara-Nicole Shop Creators Clubhouse

Today Damon got a chance to catch up with our long time friend and the poster child for Makers Mean Business, Kari Gustafson of Hot Mesh Mom. Today we cover topics like: What Kari knows now that she wishes she knew when she first started Who has helped Kari push through when this business gets hard 3 Tips for those who are just starting out Where Kari's business is headed in the future Make sure to follow Kari and check out her monthly subscription here: wreathrailclub.com https://www.hotmeshmom.com/

Get Started with these 4 tips: Collecting payment Find New Customers Repeat Sales Upselling In this episode we also talk about our biggest business failure to date! Finally, 5 tips to find a mentor online: Have a common purpose Core Values Transparency Positive attitude Street Cred

Welcome to the Makers Mean Business Podcast! In this episode, we are talking all about: Who is a Maker Ever doubt your ability? Who encouraged you to make it possible? Something I wish I knew when I started: Impostor Syndrome 6 Tips to Battle Impostor Syndrome Catch up with us on Facebook and Instagram @decoexchange and join us next time to hear the biggest failure I've experienced to date in our business, my best advice on how to get started, a myth that needs to be busted, and to find out what being a Maker means to me! If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to hit subscribe, leave us a review, and share with someone else who might need to hear it, too!

In this episode, Parker sits down with Sarah Williams to talk all things subscription boxes. Hear both our story, and Sarah's story, and learn more about services Sarah offers if you want to start your own subscription box! Join Sarah's Waiting List: https://framedbysarah.com/launch-your-box/

Do you make your own handmade crafts, have your own small business, or even consider yourself a craftpreneur? If so then HIT SUBSCRIBE because starting June 15, every Monday we will be releasing a new episode of MAKERS MEAN BUSINESS - a podcast about all the challenges, struggles, rewards and benefits of running your own online business. Each week, Damon Oates & Parker Stelly are going to be talking about overcoming obstacles, what we've learned along the way, and even interview friends of ours who have built their own thriving crafty business. Make sure and subscribe on your favorite app for listening to podcasts! Next time someone tells you your DIY passion is just a hobby... Let them know that you are a maker and you mean business.