Podcast appearances and mentions of kelly parker smith

For the next few "Throwback Thursday" episodes, we're going to focus on businesses that are/ or that started as home-based businesses. Since more of us being forced to work from home because of the Coronavirus pandemic, I'm hoping this mini-series inspires the entrepreneur in you to think about a business you may be able to start from home. ;) In this throwback episode, Kelly Parker Smith tells how she Hello World Paper Co. in 2009 on Etsy by designing hand stamped cards while she was still a full-time, third-grade teacher. But in 2014, she was able to quit her job and run her rubber stamp and stationery shop full time. The company grew fast, and by summer of 2016, Kelly’s best friend quit her job as a fourth-grade teacher and jumped on board. Today, Kelly has sold nearly $1 million dollars on Etsy alone and consults other brands on how to share the same success.   What was the key to her success? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly shares insider tips to growing your business on Etsy, including marketing must-haves, common mistakes, and more. For more interviews with successful women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO.

Happy almost-Thanksgiving Proof to Product Friends! This week we’re taking a break to spend time with loved ones and we hope you are all able to do the same. In case you find yourself on a road trip, waiting to catch an airplane or with some much-needed downtime, we’re sharing three great episodes from the archives.    It’s a binge-worthy week starting on-    Tuesday you’ll hear how Johnny & Joanna at Letterfolk reinvented the Letterboard   Wednesday Nicole Walters will remind us why we can’t rely on social media for sales   And on Thursday, I’ll talk with Kelly Parker Smith about prioritizing profitable projects.   Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners in the United States.  I’m grateful for all of you and I hope you have a wonderful week. Thank you for listening and supporting Proof to Product.  We’ll be back with a new episode on December 3rd!

Happy almost-Thanksgiving Proof to Product Friends! This week we’re taking a break to spend time with loved ones and we hope you are all able to do the same. In case you find yourself on a road trip, waiting to catch an airplane or with some much-needed downtime, we’re sharing three great episodes from the archives.    It’s a binge-worthy week starting on-    Tuesday you’ll hear how Johnny & Joanna at Letterfolk reinvented the Letterboard   Wednesday Nicole Walters will remind us why we can’t rely on social media for sales   And on Thursday, I’ll talk with Kelly Parker Smith about prioritizing profitable projects.   Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners in the United States.  I’m grateful for all of you and I hope you have a wonderful week. Thank you for listening and supporting Proof to Product.  We’ll be back with a new episode on December 3rd!

Happy almost-Thanksgiving Proof to Product Friends! This week we’re taking a break to spend time with loved ones and we hope you are all able to do the same. In case you find yourself on a road trip, waiting to catch an airplane or with some much-needed downtime, we’re sharing three great episodes from the archives.    It’s a binge-worthy week starting on-    Tuesday you’ll hear how Johnny & Joanna at Letterfolk reinvented the Letterboard   Wednesday Nicole Walters will remind us why we can’t rely on social media for sales   And on Thursday, I’ll talk with Kelly Parker Smith about prioritizing profitable projects.   Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners in the United States.  I’m grateful for all of you and I hope you have a wonderful week. Thank you for listening and supporting Proof to Product.  We’ll be back with a new episode on December 3rd!

This episode is sponsored by Acuity Scheduling. Check out our Free 20 Minute Acuity Scheduling Training here.Today's episode is about running multiple businesses as someone who is a multipassionate.GUEST BIO: Kelly Parker Smith is the owner and designer behind Hello World Paper Co., a laser engraving company that sells and manufactures rubber stamps and laser engraved goodies. She is also the co-host of the Creative Biz Rebellion podcast where she and Caroline Hull mentor other product-based business owners through a weekly show, courses, and accountability groups. On top of that, Kelly is also an illustrator and Fabric Designer for Sweet Bee Fabric Company and her first collection just arrived in quilt shops! Obviously, Kelly can’t sit still and enjoys doing all the things, but don't worry she still sleeps! Kelly lives just outside St. Louis, MO with her husband, three boys, and their rescue kitten, Katniss. In her free time, Kelly enjoys reading YA fantasy fiction, watching superhero movies, and soaking up every second of hanging out with her boys. WHERE TO FIND GUEST: Website Creative Biz Rebellion PodcastCoursesInstagramPattern Design InstagramLINKS MENTIONED: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I might have found Kelly Parker Smith from Hello World via her witty engraved items .. Coffee Coffee Coffee anyone? But once I found out she has turned her graphics into fabric I knew we had to chat. Now you get to meet this lovely creative spirit behind Hello World! -------- Joanne Hillestad of Fat Quarter Gypsy creates fun and unique projects from quilts to that pop up thread catchers most of you own. I love her whimsical style of making! And she actually has a camper just like her darling logo.  -------- I found Kim Jamieson-Hirst on youtube with her book reviews. She has such a fantastic channel and teaching style. If you want to learn something Kim has most likely done a video for you! She is owner of Chatterbox Quilts and host of The Quiler’s way, an online membership site.  ----------- Michelle May of ‘The Raspberry Rabbit’ creates darling things I want to make. Recently I was stalking her… I mean following her, and saw her daily embroidery project and had to hear more!. The photo of that follows. is her year long hexie project. ================ Visit American Patchwork & Quilting at www.allpeoplequilt.com. Visit host Pat Sloan at www.patsloan.com. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American Patchwork & Quilting. Visit www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 50% off a digital quilt pattern of your choice in our online shop. Visit apqshop.com, and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Do you know what "fair trade" is? Molly Stillman is on the show today to help us understand fair trade and it's importance. We also chat with Molly about how you can start making a difference, no matter how big or small, with your business.   Links: Business with Purpose Podcast EP 104: Kelly Parker Smith, Hello World Paper Episode 99 - Shop Talk with Meg Sutton of Belle & UnionEthical Brand DirectoryBusiness with Purpose Podcast EP 110: How to Know if a Brand is Ethical   About Molly: Molly Stillman is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, a life and style blog started in 2007, and the host of the Business with Purpose podcast. Her true passion lies in helping inspire women to know that they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Molly has had the honor of collaborating with brands such as Stitch Fix, Target, Elegantees, The Root Collective, Sseko Designs, Noonday Collection, and more.  She is honored to have been featured in such publications and media as US News & World Report, Scary Mommy, The 700 Club, Cary Magazine, and was named as one of “the Carolina’s 75 Most Stylish People” by Carolina STYLE Magazine. She is a wife to John, mama to Lilly and Amos, dog mom to Tater and Audrey, a loud laugher, lover of Jesus, Diet Coke and all of the Chipotle burritos. You can find her on the internets at stillbeingmolly.com.   Connect with Molly: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Youtube WANT TO CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION?   SUPPORT the podcast. Become a Patron today! JOIN our Facebook Group! FOLLOW us on Instagram and use #creativebizrebellion. Tag us in a photo of you listening! LEAVE us a review on Itunes or on your favorite podcast app. We will give you all the virtual fistbumps! SIGN UP for our email list and be the first to learn about workshops, rebel sessions and more CONNECT WITH KELLY on her websites here, here, and her Etsy shop. CONNECT WITH CAROLINE on her website and Etsy shop.   * Some links may be affiliate links! Thank you!

What does it take to run a highly successful product-based business (both on and off Etsy)? Well, Kelly Parker Smith of Hello World Paper Co should know because she's doing it right now. With over 19,500 completed sales generating more $500K, Kelly knows a thing or two about what works and what doesn't and now she teaches other Etsy sellers how to go full-time with their own product-based businesses. Visit  for more information. To support the podcast, please go here:   

Affiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in this blog post. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support!   On today's show, I have Caroline Hull who is my podcast producer and editor extraordinaire! I thought it'd be super fun to have the gal behind the scenes at the Day in the Life podcast share what a day in her life is like! Caroline has built an amazing podcast editing business where she gets to work on a variety of podcasts day in and day out. She shares how she got into the podcast editing industry, what she wishes podcast hosts knew about her job, misconceptions people have about her career, as well as shares what it's like to homeschool her two girls while running a business.Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!   In today’s episode, you'll find out:   How Caroline got into the podcast editing industry. What she wishes podcast hosts knew about her role as an editor. What she finds most nourishing about her career. What she struggles with as a business owner and podcast editor. What it's like to homeschool her two daughters and run a business. Misconceptions people have about homeschooling. What people find most surprising about her career. Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/055 Links mentioned: Day in the Life of Kelly Parker Smith, founder of Hello World Paper Co Day in the Life of Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp Be Wild & Free Read-Aloud Revival Teach From Rest book Simply Charlotte Mason Lara Casey / Cultivate What Matters Lore podcast   Follow Caroline:   Website Instagram Facebook Podcast Podcast Instagram Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter

Kelly Parker Smith is a surface pattern designer, illustrator, and the Owner/Creative Director at Hello World Paper Co. She is also the co-host of the Creative Rebellion Podcast.  In this episode, we discuss why Kelly decided to go into business for herself after teaching for a decade, how she grew her company and the different ways she diversifies her income. She provides actionable steps to growing and maintaining a product based business. Show Notes: nachesnow.com/71 Kelly Parker Smith Website: kellyparkersmith.com Instagram: @kellyparkersmith Facebook: kparkersmith Podcast: Creative Rebellion Podcast Studio 78 Podcast Website: nachesnow.comFacebook: studio78podcastInstagram: @nachesnowYoutube: Nache SnowTwitter: @nachesnowLinkedIn: nachesnowPodcast: Studio 78Pinterest: Tallook

In 2005, Stephanie Meyer's YA vampire romance fantasy Twilight kicked off a four-book series, a blockbuster movie franchise, and generally a pop culture phenomenon. NBD. In Episode 17, podcaster and entrepreneur Kelly Parker Smith joins us to discuss all things Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, from the moodiness of Forks to the nature of their relationship… and, of course, we cover the age old #TeamEdward vs. #TeamJacob debate. Is Edward weirdly overprotective? Is it cool to be a vampire? We cover these questions and so much more! Check out Kelly's work at Hello World Paper Co. (www.helloworldpaperco.com), Creative Biz Rebellion Podcast (www.creativebizrebellion.com), and Creative Rebel Base (www.creativerebelbase.com). Follow Hello World Paper Co. (@helloworldpaperco), the Creative Biz Rebellion podcast (@creativebizrebellion), and Kelly's pattern designs (@kellyparkersmith) on Instagram, too!

You may be one type of person. You may be the type of person who, you are currently working in a job and you have that side hustle that you really enjoy, but it just kind of supplements whatever you do for a living right now, and you’re happy where you are. Or, you might be the person who is currently working a job and you have that side hustle, but you have a bigger dream, and you are pushing towards that bigger dream, and you just want that bigger dream to come true, and you are just paralyze. Maybe it’s by fear, or by second guessing your talents or yourself, and you’re just not quite there yet. You’re not quite at the point where you feel like you can take that leap, to pursue that dream full time. At what point do you think you’ll be ready? At what point do you feel like, ‘yes, this is the time, this is the day that I’m going to take my dream full-time, I’m going to turn my side hustle, into my main hustle,’? My guest this week is Kelly Parker Smith. She is the Founder of Hello World Paper Company. She is a rubber stamp designer, and manufacturer, who lives just outside of St. Louis in Belleville, Illinois with her husband, three boys, and rescue kitten Katniss. She has grown her shop, Hello World Paper Company, with the idea that great products become even better when paired with top notch customer service, a little surprise and delight, and of course the perfect packaging. But here’s why I loved Kelly’s story so much: she had a dream, and she set out with a goal to build a school with Pencils of Promise, a school through her business. Today we’re going to dive into her business, and her purpose behind her business, which is building this school and providing education for other kids. ON GIVING BACK FROM THE BEGINNING From Kelly’s own wedding gifts, to her very first client’s charity of choice, giving back has been a foundation of Kelly’s business from the very beginning. However, it was her career as a teacher that truly sparked her love for providing education to all children. Hello Paper Company has pledged to build a school with Pencils of Promise, donating a percentage of profits every month. ON BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR FULL TIME Kelly talks the difficulties of balancing a full time career, while having such a passion for her side hustle. Taking a leap of faith in making her business full-time allowed her to make more time for her family, while also making an impact. However, becoming an entrepreneur did not come without sacrifice, hard work, and a lot of faith in the vision for her company. ON CREATING QUALITY OF LIFE Sometimes it’s worth sacrificing a higher paying salary to have better quality of life. Kelly talks the importance of examining your happiness and well-being to decide if your career path is truly benefitting you. Investing in others to bring onto your team, others who may do certain tasks better than yourself, not only frees up space in your day, but also in your mind. ON BUILDING A SCHOOL WITH PENCILS OF PROMISE Pencils of Promise is an organization that builds, and staffs schools, in third world countries. Hello World Paper Company has pledged to raise $35,000 to build and staff a full school. Kelly talks about her passion for Pencils of Promise and how children in these countries are craving the education that we often take for granted. About Kelly Smith, Founder of Purpose Generation: Kelly Parker Smith is a rubber stamp designer and manufacturer living just outside St. Louis in Belleville, IL with her husband, her three boys and their rescue kitten Katniss. You can also find Kelly co-hosting the Creative Biz Rebellion podcast where she and Caroline Hull show other product based business owners how to build, maintain, and grow a profitable product based business through their podcast and online courses.   Kelly has been interviewed on The Strategy Hour, All Up In Your Lady Business, Positively Creative and more. Hello World Paper Co products have been featured in Town & Country, Southern Weddings, and Saint Louis Magazine. CONNECT WITH KELLY   Website:  https://www.helloworldpaperco.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/helloworldpaperco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloworldpaperco/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/helloworldpaper/ Podcast:  https://www.creativebizrebellion.com Courses:  http://www.creativerebelbase.com     Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week’s Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I’d love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Business with Purpose“ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.  

Kelly Parker Smith started Hello World Paper Co. in 2009 on Etsy by designing hand stamped cards. while she was still a full-time, third-grade teacher. Today, Kelly has sold nearly $1 million dollars on Etsy alone and consults other brands on how to share the same success. What was the key to her success? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly shares insider tips to growing your business on Etsy, including marketing must-haves, common mistakes, and more.

On today's show, I have Kelly Parker Smith, Owner & Creative Director of Hello World Paper Co, located in Belleville, Illinois.   Kelly and I started working together earlier this year and guys, this woman does it all! She not only runs a product-based business selling customized stamps and laser engraved goods, but she's also the co-host of the popular podcast Creative Biz Rebellion, designs fabrics and illustrations, runs online courses and workshops for creative entrepreneurs...the list continues!   Kelly and I talk about how she started Hello World Paper Co, what it's like living with a chronic illness and how she manages her autoimmune disease while running a business, what she thinks people misconceive about being an entrepreneur and a whole lot more.   Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!   Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/041 In today's episode, you'll find out:   How Kelly started Hello World Paper Co and the steps she took to quit her full-time job as a teacher. How she balances all of the different projects she has her hand in and how to set up systems for your business (or life!). Advice she would give to anyone who wants to start a product-based business. The struggles she's had as someone living with a chronic illness and advice for anyone listening who currently struggles with having an autoimmune disease. What she thinks people misconceive about being a product based small business owner and an entrepreneur.   Links mentioned:   Kelly's Pencils of Promise fundraiser   Follow Kelly:   Website Etsy Shop Podcast Courses Instagram Art & Illustration Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter

Kelly Parker Smith is a multi-talented business owner and creative artist. Kelly is a rubber stamp designer and manufacturer living just outside St. Louis. She has grown her shop, Hello World Paper Co., with the idea that great products become even better when paired with top-notch customer service, a little surprise and delight, and the perfect packaging!   Kelly is also the co-host of the Creative Biz Rebellion podcast where she and Caroline Hull show other business owners how to build, maintain, and grow a profitable online shop through their podcast and online workshops. In her free time Kelly enjoys painting and drawing on her iPad Pro and is soon to release her second fabric collection with Sweet Bee Designs fabric company.   On today’s episode Kelly is sharing how she juggles multiple arms of her business - manufacturing stamps, designing fabric and mentoring through her podcast. We also talked about time management, prioritizing profitable tasks and setting boundaries to protect our time. Kelly also share three strategies for enhancing your Etsy shop. ON TODAY’S EPISODE: All of the different arms of her business How she got started designing a fabric collection The benefits of trying something new and how it influences all areas of her business How Kelly balances all of the different aspects of her business The way that she maps out her week & how she prioritizes tasks The importance of setting boundaries and saying “no” The responsibilities of Kelly’s office manager and why she decided to hire her from the beginning Why she decided to have a secondary site in addition to Etsy Kelly’s tips on enhancing your Etsy listings Her advice for someone just starting out in a product based business What’s next for Hello World Paper Co. KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “When you feel stuck in one area of your life creatively, it's so important to try something new.” - Kelly Parker Smith “For me, money talks. What do I need to get done first? Who's paying me to do what that I have to get done? Then, when I have that scheduled out for the week, I look at what do I need to do to move forward in my business? Then, I schedule that out.” - Kelly Parker Smith “When our calendar gets so full it doesn't leave a space to breathe. It doesn't leave a space to think and to plan and to really execute on the high priority things.” - Katie Hunt “I don't have notifications on for my Etsy shop, I don't have notifications on my phone for my emails.” - Kelly Parker Smith “Every time I brought somebody on my team, my business grew, my revenue grew, and my sanity came back.” - Katie Hunt “Etsy is amazing. It's a great place to start, it's a great place to be. We'll never leave Etsy as long as it's there, but the thing is that you can't put everything you have into one platform, especially if you don't own it.” - Kelly Parker Smith “You have to think like a buyer.” - Kelly Parker Smith “I went in the direction that my business was telling me to go in. I listened to where the money was coming in, I was very meticulous in my bookkeeping, and I really looked at patterns and what was selling and what was making me profit and what wasn't. I just followed essentially what my business and my customers were telling me.” - Kelly Parker Smith LINKS:Lisa Congdon’s Creativebug ClassesPattern Camp with Jessica SwiftInkwell Press Planner   CONNECT WITH KELLY: Website(s): http://www.helloworldpaperco.com http://www.creativebizrebellion.com http://www.kellyparkersmith.com   Social Media Links: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/helloworldpaperco http://www.instagram.com/creativebizrebellion http://www.instagram.com/kellyparkersmith   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/helloworldpaperco http://www.facebook.com/creativebizrebellion http://www.twitter.com/creativebizreb   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/helloworldpaper   Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/helloworldpaper FREE TRADESHOW WORKSHOP: If you’re gearing up for trade show season and need help creating a beautiful booth that doesn’t break the bank, I want to invite you to my free masterclass. I’m sharing my three secrets to maximize your trade show investment and keep wholesale orders coming in long after you trade show end.  To join me for this free workshop, head to www.theboothblueprint.com to register! SUBSCRIBE TO PROOF TO PRODUCT: If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.     ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Today on the Podcast, Guest Caroline Hull: If you've ever been guilty of doing #AllTheThings than you know what it's like to be running on empty. Maybe you find yourself taking on too many projects, doing tasks you have zero skill or interest in, and chasing goals that aren't actually aligned with your values or longterm vision. But, like too many, you pound more coffee and pull more late nights. Why? Because you're a hard worker; maybe even a "helper."  You want the best for everyone and you have a hard time saying, "No." Still, deep down, something's screaming at you: "STOP this train! I want to get off."  The workload isn't sustainable; the lifestyle isn't satisfying; the support isn't there. You think, "What am I doing wrong?" Beat Burnout Before Burnout Beats YOU: You, me, WE can all get overloaded at times. Especially in those first 1-3 years of creative entrepreneurship where there's not, yet, enough cashflow or hands on deck to do all the jobs. Once the excitement and novelty of "launching" wears off, and the banal day-to-day operations kick in (if you've even mapped out what those are), it's easy to lose steam. No wonder you find yourself wearing 3,000 different hats, with 25 half completed projects, jumping from course to course, trying to DIY your marketing + your design + your website + your social media + your sales + your offerings. Of course, you feel "behind."Anyone would. You've forgotten who you are, what you want, why you started. Truth? Until you get clearer — clearer with your time, your money, and your energy — this spinning of the wheels won't quit. AND, without realizing it, you'll bury your business right into the ground. Ooh, ouch. I know. Designing Your Year Helps: That's why, last spring, when I started pre-production on the Dreamcatchers District Podcast I knew better than to do it myself. In the Fall/Winter of 2016, I had already mapped out project goals for Q2 and Q3 of 2017. I knew what I wanted more of, what I wanted less of, why, and what my role(s) would be in creatively directing that vision. I designed a plan and it felt goooood. Did it all go exactly without a hitch? That's adorable. Of course not! That's why systems, structures, strategies and emotional support are so dang important. Then, at least 70-80% of the time, things can go pretty smooth sailing. You know where you're going, you know how to get there, and you know why it's worth it. When the wind changes? You can steer that baby back to shore. While I "technically" could have done many of the tasks associated with editing, publishing, distributing and marketing a podcast — it was clear to me where my time, money, and energy was best spent. Given my stage of business, I knew exactly where to focus my strengths and how to produce revenue generating activities. And learning audio editing? That sure wasn't it. Enter My Podcast Producing Partner in Crime ... Caroline Hull of Caroline Creates. Now, if you’re running an online products based business, you're most certainly familiar with Creative Biz Rebellion; the podcast she co-hosts with Kelly Parker Smith of Hello World Paper Co. But what you might not know is the behind-the-scenes story of how this mamapreneur transitioned from ballet dancer to designer to dedicated podcast producer. Down the road we'll be hosting a future episode on How to Launch a Podcast, confessing all the mistakes we made along the way. But today's conversation is all about changing careers and discovering who you want to be. May we all be as warm, funny, and resilient as this woman. My producer, my friend, my Sweet Caroline. In this Episode We Talk About: • Why worshipping the Ballet God had become her whole identity • How she healed poor body image and a full blown eating disorder • The permission she gave herself and how she pivoted from dance to design • What it really felt like to chase something that wasn't working • When she was finally done with licking envelopes at 4am • The myth of Time Management (side note: this will be a future episode) • The Naptime Hustle vs the Pinterest mamapreneur fantasy • Why she chose to homeschool and the costs that had on her business • The 2 titles that are most important to her • Why doing #AllTheThings is the fast track to burnout • The truth about why most creative entrepreneurs procrastinate • What makes her joint venture with Kelly Parker Smith so fun • What she believes the Universe is trying to tell you • When she shifted priorities and hit up against values conflicts • Why podcast editing is the perfect fit for her introverted heart • How Flow and Grit are opposite sides of the same coin • The way she came to see failure and the lessons she's learned Get Ready to Hear All The Behind-The-Scenes Stories & Insights from Caroline Hull Mentioned in this Podcast: • Follow Caroline Hull: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook  • Podcast: Creative Biz Rebellion • Quote: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." ~ Einstein • Past Episodes: Listen to Episode #006 to hear when is the right vs wrong time to take on a creative project • The Dreamcatchers District Creative Direction: For Your Beliefs and Business, Ask Me How   This is Not a Monologue, Chime In! 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Join Dorothy as she chats with Kelly Parker Smith and Caroline Hull about their new podcast, Creative Biz Rebellion.  They dive into various topics for product based businesses in their weekly episodes, from having an Etsy Action Plan to goals and resolutions.  Listen in on how Kelly and Caroline run the podcast and their respective creative companies from their homes, Hello World Paper Co. and Caroline Creates, all while being moms!   "We want to have, not balance, but harmony in our lives." - Kelly Parker Smith   Follow along for more Creative Biz Rebellion:   www.creativebizrebellion.com www.instagram.com/creativebizrebellion https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativebizrebellion/     Follow along and join the Positively Creative Community:   www.positivelycreative.net www.instagram.com/positivelycreativepodcast www.facebook.com/groups/positivelycreativepodcast   On Today's Show: (4:00) Caroline Creates (5:00) Hello World Paper Co. (6:00) How Caroline & Kelly met - Creative Founders (7:00) The start of the podcast (9:00) On just starting the work (10:45) Dana Malstaff's Trello Course (14:30) Etsy Action Plan (17:45) On having a positive attitude (18:45) Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge Free Course (21:00) Easy Shop Calendar (21:00) Rock Your Shipping Mini Course (22:00) Resources (23:00) Creative Biz Rebellion's Guests (27:00) Work from home Mom life (45:00) On podcast advertisers (53:30) Paige Poppe (54:00) Lara Casey (55:00) On trying to simplify (1:00:00) Inkwell Press (1:05:00) Jessica Swift Pattern Camp (1:06:00) Kelly's Patterns        

Today on the podcast, we have Kelly Parker Smith of Hello World Paper Co. For those of you who don’t know, Kelly is a retired third grade teacher who started an Etsy shop and has since started booming ever since. She has over $400,000 in sales on Etsy and even started her own podcast where she talks all about what it’s like to be an Etsy shop owner and run a product-based business. Kelly has been on Etsy for almost a decade, so she has the ins and outs for why the platform is such a total rock star for product-based businesses. On today’s episode, Kelly shares with us why she chose Etsy to sell on in the first place and how to build an audience when you are first getting started. She even talks about some pros and cons of Etsy and how some of those cons can actually work in your favor. Kelly lets you know how to stand out in the sea of many Etsy shops and some strategies to communicate with your customers outside of Etsy. She also gives some secret tips and tricks to maximize your presence, improve your SEO on Etsy, and get found quicker. So get out your notebook, especially if you are considering hopping over on Etsy because there is a lot of good stuff in this episode. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.