The Makers Gonna Make Show

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   Like many other successful makers, post-pandemic, Keli started what's now Colette Paperie as a side hustle to her corporate job. She was working at a mass-merchant with her design degree. When her mother turned ill, she was able to leave her job to spend more time with her. During her mom's time in the hospital, she received cards that were sad, and they were at a time when they really wanted to laugh.   That's when Keli had her, “ah-ha” moment and a light bulb went off in her head and she was off to creating humorous greeting cards.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   John Zeno and his team pride themselves on being the other family business to come out of Daytona Beach (the other one is NASCAR)! He is a third-generation candy maker but considers himself more a preserver of his family's legacy. John's father took over the family business in 1963 from his uncle and John took the reins, forty years later in 2003.   The family at Zeno's Boardwalk Sweet Shop doesn't just make candy and ice cream, they make memories with their products. With four locations in Florida, generations of parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents have been visiting and creating stories.   In this week's episode, John talks with Julie about the struggles of not only being a small business owner, but also a multi-generational entrepreneur. He shares his family's original story and how they've maintained and grown the family brand since 1948.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   At the ripe age of 18, Tyla appeared on the hit television series, Sharktank . . . and she received an offer! She's also appeared on Good Morning America, Black Enterprise's, “The Sauce Boss”, CNBC, and Inside Edition.   This week, Tyla slows down to have a conversation with Julie to offer a quick overview of her product line, Sienna Sauce, and how her origin story begins with a simple birthday party.   One of the key takeaways from Tyla's story and her episode is to be willing and courageous to step out and ask for what you want. She goes into the details of how and why in this week's installment of the Makers Gonna Make Show.   If you'd like more insight on Tyla, connect with her on her social media channels like Instagram or LinkedIn or visit her on the Web.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   In this week's episode, Julie has a conversation with Noah, about the online service, My Arkit. A number of years ago, Noah recognized the value in preserving his father's memory, voice, and images through a video recording. Since then, he's developed MyArkit, an online method to preserve your legacy and the legacy of those you love. You can “save your family's history safely and securely for more than 100 years”.   Listen in as Noah offers more details on how and why he became a maker and well as the one thing, the one word, he's learned along the way as a business owner.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   Justin Nelson is a maker who founded Fernweh Woodworking in 2015 in Bend, OR. With this step into the unknown, he found his deep passion for design through woodworking, eventually specializing in furniture.   Throughout this week's conversation, Julie and Just talk about the struggles of an artistic maker such as pricing and licensing as well as the struggles and pains experienced by small business owners.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   Alfred Lane is a line of fragrances, featuring personal care and home goods. They focus on elevating sensory experiences through elegant and beautiful design. Perfume, candles, incense cones, and room sprays are included in their product line.   This week, Julie is pleased to sit down for a quick conversation with Rafael Hernandez, founder of Alfred Lane to find out how he became a maker. Rafael was at a point in his life where he wanted to build something to create value that he could sell one day.     During the show, Rafael offers a discount for Alfred Lane, unique to listeners of the Makers Gonna Make Show.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   Alicia Soret's inspiration started in 2018 when she couldn't find a cross-body strap for her purse or camera. Everything she found was either too short, poor-quality, or insanely expensive. It was at that point that Alicia decided it was time for her to try something of her own.   After buying an insane amount of material, she and Dave decided to make a business out of it and began making straps to be worn across the body. First, it was an Etsy shop then on to craft shows and farmer's markets and now, they're online and selling bags, wallets, and totes.   Listen to this week's episode for more of Alicia and Dave's conversation with Julie, especially their discussion around their bag auctions and being live nightly on Facebook.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 14+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     Mary Harcourt with CosmoGlo joins Julie this week for a conversation on how the COVID-19 pandemic played a role in her taking the initial step to becoming a maker. In her role as a businessperson in California, she noticed a hole in the market and realized there simply wasn't a lighting solution for her specific needs. Mary quickly realized that if she didn't develop a solution, someone else would.   In what seemed like overnight, Mary went from an eyelash artist to a salon owner, to a lighting designer and developer. Listen in on the conversation then make sure to connect and follow CosmoGlo on Instagram.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     A few years ago Jeff Burbank was traveling all over the country, drinking a ton of coffee, just to get himself through long hours at work and travel. He found himself not only feeling tired from his exhaustive schedule, but he was also becoming dehydrated.   Realizing the disconnect between energy and hydration, Jeff turned this into an inspiration to launch and develop Oaza Beverages. Oaza, means "oasis", a place where you are refreshed and reenergized for the journey ahead.   During this week's episode of the Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie and Jeff have a conversation about the daily decisions entrepreneurs make and the challenges they face with growth, budgets, and setting the right goals.   Listen to the full episode for a 20% off coupon code just for our listeners!   The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an em

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     In this week's show, Julie has an incredible conversation for leaders Mike Hollenstein of EyeBobs. EyeBobs is a 20-year-old company that evolved simply from the desire for a cool pair of reading glasses. They offer a broad assortment of frames and lenses that help people be their true and authentic self through the glasses they wear.     At EyeBobs, culture matters and the leaders recognize that their culture is always evolving. During their conversation, Mike talks to Julie about how their team understands that complex is simple and simple is complex. In customer service, sales and, especially in their retail world, it's all about relationships and the full embodiment of the brand.   Listeners of the show will receive a code for 20% off at eyebobs.com. Make sure you listen to the episode for those details. The special will run through the end of July.     The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business. In this week's installment, Julie has a conversation with the co-founder of Freshé Meals, Henry Lovejoy.     On a sourcing trip to Europe's Iberian Peninsula, Henry and his wife Lisa were searching for sardines from a sustainable certified fishery, when they discovered a centuries-old European tradition of preserving premium-quality food in tins.   Freshé Meals are small, convenient, protein-based meals that go anywhere, nourish your body and are mindful of the environment. The meals are responsibly sourced, packed in BPA-free tins, made from certified sustainable protein, and include all-natural ingredients.   Connect with Freshé Meals on Instagram and listen through the entire episode to learn how you can receive a special 10% discount.   The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.   Marie Chisholm is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and maker of cozy swaddles, bibs, and sleepwear. A few years after her second child was born, she was inspired to create Little Hometown. Her original idea was to offer large, cozy swaddles, a must-have baby item, that represented the beauty of her hometown.   In this episode of the Makers Gonna Make Show, Marie sits down for a conversation with our host, Julie Bee for an insightful conversation about her how and why as a small business owner. She shares with us how she channels her creative energy (mixed with a little ADHD) into her brand, marketing, and designs.   Interested in products from Marie and Little Hometown? Make sure to listen to the entire episode for an exclusive discount offer, just for listeners of the Makers Gonna Make Show.   The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     At the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Erik Albrecht needed to find a way to occupy his time and mind. He turned a lifelong hobby and passion of woodworking into a small business, with a $224.00 investment, and permission from his wife. The outcome was Bumblechutes, makers of professional wood care products.     Erik spends his free time in his woodshop making everything from cutting boards to custom pantries and shoe hutches. His entire life has been a dedication to making things better than they were yesterday. When he noticed how basic the cutting board care was, he knew he could make it better. The All-In-One Wood Conditioner is the result.     Keep up with what's happening at Bumblechutes with their Instagram.     The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     In the week's episode, Julie has a conversation with the founder of Humble Brands, Jeff Shardell. Stressed and overworked in his tech job, Humble Brands founder Jeff Shardell began rethinking his whole life—right down to the products he put on his body. When he learned that the deodorant he used every day was filled with harmful chemicals, he quickly switched to all-natural. Determined to find a better, simpler solution, Jeff began experimenting with ingredients in his kitchen. His personal mission marked the birth of Humble Brands.     This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     Sam Annable is an entrepreneur and maker of signs and laser engraving through his small business, Uncharted Customs. Like quite a few makers recently, Sam began his adventure of being a maker at the beginning of the pandemic, after his employer sent their team members home to work. Since then, he's grown his business from an idea to keep himself busy during the lockdown, to owning a successful small business that's survived one of the most difficult times in recent memory.     Check out Uncharted Customs on various social media channels like Instagram.     This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     In this episode, Julie talks to KD Smith, owner of Flawless Flavor. KD is a maker of handcrafted low-sodium seasonings that are free of preservatives and MSG, as well as gourmet organic tea. During their conversation, KD shared with Julie the importance of having a business mentor and how having one allows entrepreneurs to keep from repeating mistakes.     Make sure to listen through the entire episode for an exclusive discount code just for listeners of the Makers Gonna Make Show to use in the Flawless Flavor online store.     This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where Julie Bee interviews makers about their brand's story and the behind-the-scenes of operating their business.     This week, Julie sits down to have a conversation with Jenny Frech of Soapy Gnome, a maker of soap and body care products. The folks at Soapy Gnome consider themselves a cozy brand, with lots of ways they sell their products. While certainly available online, their primary ”bread and butter” continues to be their brick-and-mortar storefront.     During the conversation, Jenny talks about her inspiration to exit her long-time teaching career and her struggles with becoming an entrepreneur. She shares with Julie a couple of her hard lessons learn such as hiring teammates, who were a lot like her.     Make sure to listen through the entire episode for an exclusive discount code just for listeners of the Makers Gonna Make Show to use in the Soapy Gnome online store.     This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make Show where makers share their stories, their products and lessons they've learned along the way.   In 2012, June Small and her husband decided to pursue a dream that they had of leaving the suburbs. They began their new lifestyle of homesteading where you raise and grow your own food for the purpose of becoming more self-sufficient and self-sustaining. The result of Small's new adventure became The Small Farm Life, a modest business making hand-made, natural skincare products created from goats' milk and beeswax.   This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

The Get Down Coffee Co. is not just a coffee shop. It's a coffee company roasting and selling its own coffee with a goal to build its own roasting facility in North Minneapolis within five years. The idea and concept of The Get Down was born from the core belief in the power of human connection and cultural collision. CJ Porter Born and the owners work diligently to highlight and amplify the representation of people of color in coffee, not just behind the counters, but also in the shops. In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, our host Julie Bee spends a few minutes having an in-depth conversation with CJ as he articulates his, “Why?” behind this mission and vision.   This installment of The Makers Gonna Make show is brought to you by the “They Don't Teach This in Business School” podcast. Once you've listened to a few episodes, please leave a review and a 5-star rating.   Listen to the complete episode to catch the code for a great discount from The Get Down Coffee Company   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

For more than twenty years, Carol MacConnell has thrived as a contemporary artist working with mixed media, oil, and abstraction. Over the past few years, she's had fun learning about NFTs, and now has her own.     In this installment of The Makers Gonna Make Show, our host and award-winning podcast host/entrepreneur, Julie Bee, talks to Carol about her inspiring creations after she left corporate America and launched herself into the entrepreneur lifestyle. Carol also breaks down and helps us better understand NFTs. What they are, where they are and how they're valued.   Just for our listeners! Enjoy a 20% discount by using the code WELCOME20. Connect with Carol on the Web, Instagram, or LinkedIn.     Many, many thanks to Braving Burnout for supporting our podcast. This 3-month program will help you bust through the stress and overwhelm of business ownership, without taking a vacation. The program starts in May, click here for more details or to sign up.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com

A common theme with the makers on our show is that old saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention”. Barbara Marshall had a dog that was sick and having other complications. Through these issues come the need of a different, better food for her fur baby. From that need came her product, Wag Tantrum, an organic, human grade dog food.     On this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, our host and award winning podcast host/entrepreneur, Julie Bee, has a conversation with Barbara about developing her product, her brand and, her philosophy of, slow and steady until we're ready”.     Thank you so much to Wag Tantrum for this generous discount especially for The Makers Gonna Make Show audience. Enter code: MGM50 at checkout for 50% off! This deal  expires May 31, 2022.     During this show, Julie mentions an episode of the Lead from Anywhere podcast where she discusses the topic, “The Best for the Most”.     Many, many thanks to Braving Burnout for supporting our podcast. This 3-month program will help you bust through the stress and overwhelm of business ownership, without taking a vacation. The program starts in May – click here for more details or to sign up.     Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.     If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.     Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you'd like an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.     Production services for The Makers Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Kate Meier, founder of Craftmade Aprons. Kate encourages other makers by sharing her story of pushing through physically demanding days seated at her 40+ year old sewing machine. She also reflects on the importance of having a social mission and talks about Project Black and Blue which gives back to the service industry. Craftmade Aprons privately donate a portion of proceeds to sisters and brothers in the industry dealing with physical, mental, and/or financial stress. There are also exciting things to celebrate such as watching James Beard nominees showcase their Craftmade Aprons proudly on social media. Keep an eye out for an upcoming giveaway where you could win your very own Craftmade Apron! Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here and get further insights into each episode. Follow Craftmade Aprons at the links below: Craftmade Aprons Website Instagram @CraftmadeAprons Many, thanks to the Braving Burnout program for sponsoring our podcast. This 3-month program will help you bust through the stress and overwhelm of business ownership, without taking a vacation. The program starts in May – click here for more details or to sign up.   Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here.   If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you are looking for an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group.   Production services for The Makes Gonna Make Show are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.  

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Travis Rosbach, the founder of Hydro Flask and the Tumalo Group. The Hydro Flask water bottle (Travis' brainchild) is a double-wall vacuum insulated bottle that replaces single-use plastic. Now a household name, the brands' rally cry continues to encourage people to make a difference for the planet. Travis talks about his passion for startups, entrepreneurship, and bringing more manufacturing back to the United States.  Travis also shares with Julie about how he defines success differently every day, and some very important advice from his mentor that every business owner can implement. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Hydro Flask and Tumalo Group at the links below: https://www.hydroflask.com/ https://www.tumalogroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisrosbach/ Instagram @travisrosbach @hydroflask Episode sponsored by Aurora Marketing Group. They recently executed a marketing campaign for a food-product brand that resulted in over 14,000 new email subscribers for their client. If you're responsible for marketing a consumer packaged good, check out Aurora Marketing Group. 

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Frankie, founder of Coconut Girl Brands. After dropping out of UCLA, Frankie went to culinary school where she began experimenting with coconut-based ice-cream recipes inspired by a new diet (at the time) called, PALEO. Frankie's workout tribe tried, loved, and began offering to buy Frankie's healthy treats. Coconut Girl Brands, Coconut Milk Frozen Desserts was born. One of the biggest lessons Frankie has learned is about taking risks. After being rejected by Shark Tank her first go-around, Frankie not only secured a spot on the popular angel investing show but partnered with Mark Cuban. In this episode we talk about the value of asking for feedback, getting in grocery store freezers, and having business credibility. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Coconut Girl Brands at the links below: Coconut Girl Brands Website Instagram @CoconutGirlBrands

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Andrew, founder of Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee. It all started with Andrew's dad, Dave – a retired Detroit Fire Fighter – and his infamous toffee recipe. From those humble beginnings, Andrew saw an opportunity, dropped out of college to start the business, and the rest is history. Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee has grown into a national brand that is frequently featured on QVC and sold in thousands of stores around the country. In this episode we talk hand-made, homemade, and small batch goodness – and what REALLY goes into making a successful food-brand business. DISCOUNT CODE – Enter code Makers20 and get 20% off at company website. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee at the links below: Dave's Sweet Tooth Toffee Website Instagram @davessweettooth Episode sponsored BeeSmart Social Media, the experts at online marketing for makers.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Yoni, founder of Grain4Grain. A business that started brewing beer for an ex-girlfriend quickly turned into joining the upcycled food movement. Yoni saw an opportunity to use some of the wasted barley from local breweries to make grain, and he hasn't looked back. Their keto-friendly pancake and waffle mixes, along with their grain flour and seasoned coatings can be found in stores and online!   DISCOUNT CODE – Enter code makers15  and get 15% off at grain4grain.com (online orders only). Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Grain4Grain at the links below: Grain4Grain Website Instagram @grain4grain Episode sponsored BeeSmart Social Media, the experts at online marketing for makers.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Ron Scadina, an investor at Steeped Coffee. Steeped Coffee makes fantastic coffee that you can steep (just like tea). Ron shares lessons learned starting during a pandemic, how challenging it was to pivot, and how important educating your audience is when you launch a first-to-market product.  Making the perfect cup of coffee is all about heart and soul, and Ron would like to share that with you! Email him at ron@steepedcoffee.com to get some FREE SAMPLES! Follow Steeped Coffee at the links below: Steeped Coffee Website Instagram @steepedcoffee Episode sponsored by BeeSmart Social Media, the experts at Shopify marketing.  

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Cory Duncan, founder of Vice Hardware. His company makes highly customized titanium and aluminum wallets, and accessories, in his shop in North Carolina. His company began when he created a 3D-printed, plastic wallet that solved a common problem many men have – losing their wallets.  After realizing he really liked his invention, and some of his friends did as well, he decided to start a business. Cory recalls how many times he failed, but by just sticking with it, he found success. He realized that failures are just steps towards achieving goals.   DISCOUNT CODE – Enter code bee10  and get 10% off at vicehardware.com Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Vice Hardware at the links below: Vice Hardware Website Instagram @vicehardware Episode sponsored by the Lead from Anywhere podcast, a podcast for entrepreneurs who want to become better leaders.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Kelly Robinson, founder of SchKIDules, which are visual schedules for kids. After serving in the Air Force, she transitioned to being the stay-at-home mom of a very strong-willed child. At her wits end with fights over everyday tasks, Kelly created her product to help facilitate communicate with her child. When a child sees what you're trying to tell them, they understand it better. When you use a visual schedule with a child, they tend to comprehend better and cooperate more, and they cope better emotionally. This leads to a positive behavioral outcome. The very first day in use, the visual calendar eliminated meltdowns – and SchKIDules was born! After 10 years as a maker, Kelly has learned a lot along the way. She shares some of these lessons in this engaging and fun conversation. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow SchKIDules at the links below: SchKIDules Website Instagram @schkidules Episode sponsored by the Lead from Anywhere podcast, a podcast for entrepreneurs who want to become better leaders.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Evan (founder) & Steffani (COO) of Nakee & Co., makers of superfood Nakee Butter. Lovingly branded “spreads with benefits”, Evan and Steffani recount the persistence of getting into Eastern Market, which took three years, as well as important trademark lessons learned when selecting their brand name. Evan, a former performance athlete, shares his story about his challenge to fuel his hunger, and why he invented Nakee Butter. They also discuss the importance of getting a bookkeeper right from the start and paying for expert support even when you don't think you can afford it. DISCOUNT CODE – Enter code MAKERS (all caps) and get 15% off at https://nakee.co/ Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Nakee & Co at the links below: Nakee & Co. Website – 15% off with code MAKERS (all caps) Instagram @nakeebutter Episode sponsored by BeeSmart Social Media, the experts at Shopify marketing.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Samantha Swan, owner of Cottage Lane Kitchen. Her company started off in the same kitchen where FOUR generations of relish makers (chow-chow for those who know) have been making the same relish for over a hundred years. Samantha shares how she took that recipe and turned it into a business with award-winning relishes and hot sauce. Like Hissy Fit Hot Sauce and Get Me a Switch Spicy Pepper Relishes. She also reveals the power of networking even in the ecommerce world, and the importance of having patience when starting a maker business. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Cottage Lane Kitchen at the links below: Cottage Lane Kitchen Website – get 10% off with code juliebee Instagram @CottageLaneKitchen Sponsored by BeeSmart Social Media, the experts at Shopify marketing.

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Chad, founder of Cheegs. Chad shares the reason he founded Cheegs – collars on men's dress shirts need to go. He also talks about the excitement and the reality of a Kickstarter campaign, the importance of buttons versus snaps, and how the smallest detail can put you out of business. Chad also provides a lot of motivation to just keep going – and how help is often available if you just ask for it. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here to get further insights into each episode. Cheegs Website – Use code juliebee for 10% off your order Instagram @ShopCheegs

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Mary Beth and Jon, the team behind Pasta Pappone (pronounced the “unfancy” way, thank you very much). Jon shares the challenges of getting started with $1,000 while working a full-time job, finding a small-batch food manufacturer, and hearing no several times before he heard yes. Mary Beth shares her experience of quitting her full-time job to work for Pasta Pappone, and some of her marketing secrets to generate content for free. Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here and get further insights into each episode. Follow Pasta Pappone at the links below: Pasta Pappone's Website Instagram @PastaPappone

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Michael Mader, maker and founder of Hippy Feet. Michael shares a very personal story that led to winning a college business competition. After a beer with an acquaintance, Hippy Feet was born to do more than sell socks. He also shares the challenges of having a seasonal ecommerce business and ways they are overcoming that obstacle, as well as the importance of trial and error in ecommerce. Subscribe here - https://mailchi.mp/9546d1952c9c/mgmspodcast so you don't miss any of these awesome interviews with makers. Follow Hippy Feet at the links below: Hippy Feet Website Instagram @HippyFeetSocks

In this episode of The Makers Gonna Make Show, Julie interviews Mike D., founder of Mike D's BBQ. Mike's journey as a BBQ sauce master started early in his life, on a family vacation to NC. Starting off with family and friends as customers, and learning the hard way that patience pays off in the long-run, Mike now has a thriving business and a retail location in NC. As a bonus, he shares his secrets on how to make the BEST BBQ towards the end of the episode.   Don't want to miss another awesome interview? Subscribe here (link to form) and get further insights into each episode. Follow Mike D's BBQ here: Mike D's BBQ Website Instagram @ MikeDsBBQ Mike D's on Facebook 

Welcome to the Makers Gonna Make show! In this episode, Julie shares what this podcast is all about, why she started it, and what she hopes it will provide the maker community. Stay tuned for interviews and stories from makers, handmade entrepreneurs, and artisans; some will inspire, some will teach, but all of them will be fun.