Podcast appearances and mentions of sharon rowe

If you're wondering what Energetic Thinking means, I share more in today's episode: it's when your thinking flows and you gain insights based on random experiences or something you've seen or heard in real life. One place I like to spark inspiration is in the news and seeing what large corporations do in terms of marketing, advertising and content creation. You can glean some amazing insights that you can apply on a smaller scale to your own business. It's super cool! While the goal isn't for small businesses to become huge corporations (though some of you will want to scale), the lessons you learn can be helpful at any size.  I discuss:  The importance of learning to think like a large corporation Tapping into how the culture of a larger company can help you determine who you are as a company The Magic of Tiny Business by Sharon Rowe, and her definition of how a tiny business is defined Here are four examples of the things I've found interesting and useful in my own Energetic Thinking and how they can be applied to your own business: How NBC repurposed Today into a podcast, and the implications of this move What this means for your own business and how to repurpose your content My process in repurposing the content of this podcast Clubhouse's new partnerships with the NFL and the NHL: the benefits for audience and fans How the partnership built on the strengths of Clubhouse (and what those strengths are) How Clubhouse moved to creatively leverage their best asset, and how you can, too (hint: think about who supports your industry) Why I just love what Barilla Pasta did with their innovative approach to helping you cook perfect pasta (I bet you won't guess what it is!) The importance of adding fun to your brand, or sharing lifestyle posts, and how it enhances the brand experience for your audience The Container Store's email that inspired me, and how you can use the same idea on a smaller level (I share two key points for you to make it work) Something similar I did with one of my own clients It's so important to keep an eye out for creative approaches that you see in the world, then thinking energetically around how you can use something similar for your brand. There are so many good ideas out there! Links The Magic of Tiny Business by Sharon Rowe Website: https://sandrasky.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrascai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrascai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon Rowe founded Ecobags, the original reusable bag company, three decades ago, long before sustainability was as cool and certainly as urgent as it is today. She talks about the sometimes-hard choices, sometimes mutually beneficial relationship between conscious capitalism and naked profitability. Sharon authored The Magic of Tiny Business, as a story of doing good and doing well, having your cake, and eating it too. Her company is a small and stable business, some might dismiss it as a “lifestyle business”, others will find key lessons for building a sustainable business that respects both the environment and employees, as well as family members.

In 1989, Sharon built a business with no outside funding called ECOBAGS. She helped pioneer the greater shift away from single-use plastic and towards more sustainable business packaging and practices. She's also the author of The Magic of Tiny Business, and she's built an amazing life for herself, her employees, and her family. Oh and she also has a background in theater, so we've got that in common too! What an inspiring story we have today… Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer

I got to hang out with Sharon Rowe, Founder of Eco-Bags Products, the original reusable bag, brand sold worldwide. Visit and to learn more. Plus, check out her book . Come join the fun at  

In episode 2 of Bullish with Toro, I interview my former next-door neighbor, Sharon Rowe, an entrepreneur and author I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for over 20 years from our small town of Ossining in Westchester, NY.  We chat about her being a tiny business owner (Eco-Bags Products, Inc.), having a strong work-life balance, and how she finds peace through routine during this never-ending pandemic!!Bullish is being hopeful or confident that something or someone will be successful: optimistic about the future of something or someone. So let’s get Bullish for for Sharon Rowe! Instagram: @bullishwithtoroToro: @torocommGuest: @sharonrowe_ / @ecobags_us

On today’s episode, I interview one of the world’s top mind-readers and mentalists, Jonathan Pritchard about how his mind control techniques can help YOU with your interactions with people, we dive into how to understanding consumer behavior and how we can use simple techniques to get people to do what we want, I review a book called “The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living”, by Sharon Rowe, and my magical recipe today is for Dad’s World-Famous Homemade Chili.

Sharon Rowe is the Founder, of the green lifestyle brand, ECOBAGS and author of The Magic of Tiny Business (you don't have to go big to make a great living). Seth Godin has praised her book... "This is a powerful book - tiny is mighty. Sharon Rowe's simple shift in thinking is a profound idea, precisely what we need to hear."     Questions You'll Hear Today:   What is a Tiny business? Can you be a Tiny business and make money?  Why did you introduce your brand and when?  Why is being socially responsible in business so important?  What do you think the function of business is?   Connect with Sharon Rowe:   Twitter: @ecobags Facebook: Sharon Rowe & ECOBAGS.com Website: SharonRowe.com & ECOBAGS.com Book: The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living LinkedIn: Sharon Rowe Instagram: @sharonrowe_ & ecobags_us     BizWiz Links  Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Sharon Rowe is the Founder, of the green lifestyle brand, ECOBAGS and author of The Magic of Tiny Business (you don't have to go big to make a great living). Seth Godin has praised her book... "This is a powerful book - tiny is mighty. Sharon Rowe's simple shift in thinking is a profound idea, precisely what we need to hear."     Questions You'll Hear Today:   What is a Tiny business? Can you be a Tiny business and make money?  Why did you introduce your brand and when?  Why is being socially responsible in business so important?  What do you think the function of business is?   Connect with Sharon Rowe:   Twitter: @ecobags Facebook: Sharon Rowe & ECOBAGS.com Website: SharonRowe.com & ECOBAGS.com Book: The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living LinkedIn: Sharon Rowe Instagram: @sharonrowe_ & ecobags_us     BizWiz Links  Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

We’re very excited to have Sharon Rowe, the creator, and founder of ECOBAGS™, and the author of The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, back on the show with us today!   For a long time, environmental movements have been telling everyone to work together. That has become more important at this time than ever before. Now is the time that we need to stand up to the things that aren’t true, that are harmful, and that do not benefit people. Sharon feels that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there needs to be more focus on infrastructure and job creation, and people need to move away from selfish behavior, towards selflessness. Cooking at home In Sharon’s family, they’re home-cooks. They have been practicing cooking for years, and they all love to do it! They are aware, however, that some people don’t have the income to buy any food right now, and that’s quite frightening. Food distribution There’s a lot of focus on new models for food distribution now, on a much smaller scale than before, because, as Sharon points out, you can be a lot more nimble when you’re tiny. The models involve various individuals within the local communities having to be innovative and to make use of social media to communicate both their offerings and their needs.  Sharon’s book, The Magic of Tiny Business Tiny business is really about staying true to what you need, and not engaging with the things that are not essential. Sharon loves tiny business! Because, for her, a tiny business is all about being nimble. Her book, The Magic of Tiny Business, is all about being nimble, which means doing only what is necessary, and nothing extra.  What tiny business is all about Sharon explains that tiny business involves a shift and become nimble. And that all comes down to the very sensible and basic rule of simply spending less than you make, which sometimes means having to cut down on the number of unnecessary extras that you spend your money on each month.  Sharon points out that it’s not about deprivation. It’s about conservation. Small business is all about being nimble and only doing what is necessary and nothing extra.  With what the world is going through right now, small business is all about keeping the cash flowing. That means getting as much as possible in, at the front end, and letting as little as possible go, from the back end, without shorting suppliers. Because we’re all part of the same ecosystem and it’s all about relationships. Staying in business Everyone wants to stay in business. And to do that right now, people need to work together and stay in communication with one another.  Business is all about problem-solving and maintaining your margins. And to maintain your margins, you have to know what they are. It’s also very important to help others by meeting them where they are. And those who are not willing to play that way could risk losing their place in line. When times get tough When times get tough, you have to trim your sails. You could find yourself having to cut back on the number of people you employ to save your business. At first, it might seem like you’re pulling in too much, and you could even get some pushback from your employees, family, and friends, but by trimming your sails you can save the whole boat so that you can ultimately carry everybody over the water.  Making the right choice is part of the shift Something positive to consider is that in times like these, tiny business allows you to choose who you want to play with, so you no longer have to play with anyone you don’t choose to anymore. And you also get to select the products which are made by the people you choose to play with.  Moving forward from this point We need to be careful of snapping back to how things were before the pandemic. To avoid doing that, we will have to focus on structurally shifting the way things are run. There’s a lot that can be done on a local level.  Supporting local businesses rather than the big-box stores as much as possible is one example of how we can do that, and it’s also a great example of community. Links and resources: Buy The Book! The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living by Sharon Rowe Purchase ECOBAGS™ from Everyday Green Home Previous Episode: ECOBAGS™ and The Magic of Tiny Business  

Meet , the author of The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, and the CEO and Founder of . The “Original Reusable Bag Company, Ecobags brand, has been recognized as a category leader since 1989. The company is known for its commitment to outstanding quality, socially responsible supply chain and innovation; and for “cleaning up the planet one bag at a time." She has been featured in Time Magazine, Glamour Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, on NPR – Air America and, in the award winning documentary, “BagIt” ECOBAGS® were featured on Oprah’s first dedicated Earth Day Show. Learn more at . Be sure to subscribe and rate podcast!

The coronavirus caused millions of growing businesses to screech to a stop as if a deer just stepped onto their road to success. Sharon Rowe of ECOBAGS has been on that road for 30 years which has provided her with wisdom that prompted her to act decisively to ensure her employees maintained some income. Now, she watches as her Christmas, a/k/a Earth Day, passes her by as she's hopeful that this crisis will lead to changes in business & consumer behavior.

When was the last time you saw the top of your desk? Can you see the floor? Tune in as fellow organizer Sharon Rowe shares home office organizing tips. Sharon Rowe helps busy women organize and clean their homes and lives, so they can feel confident and empowered to succeed in life. Sharon fell into the role of an entrepreneur by accident, she always wanted to either work in a bank or write. Luckily, she’s done both and now owns her own business. Sharon married at 18 and 28 years later they are still happily married with 3 grown-up children and one very spoilt dog. Sharon graduated from The Open University with an Honours Degree in English Literature. Sharon wanted a career and not just be a mom which lead her to working for a high street bank. The stress of the job took its toll and she left after a major depression episode. Not wanting to give up on the idea of a career for herself she looked into becoming her own boss and working from home and this is how, How To Get Organized At Home became a reality. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. FREE Organize Your Life Series Estate Planning …what you need to know --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

What's not to hate about plastic bags? For Sharon Rowe, 30 years ago, it was simply the fact that they were flying around her Washington Heights, NY neighborhood and parks. It was then that she decided to do something about it by creating an alternative. The reusable shopping bag was born...well, imported from Europe. From the beginning, Sharon wanted to make a difference and earn a living, but she didn't want to do it on the backs of others so Ecobags have always been sustainably sourced in every way.

"We all start with something. We think it's nothing, but it's really something." - Sharon Rowe   We're chatting with Sharon Rowe in today's episode. Sharon is the founder and CEO of Eco-Bags Products, the original reusable bag brand. She is also the author of recently released book The Magic of Tiny Business, shining light on the idea that you don’t have to go big to make a great living. Sharon believes you can make a good living and a big social impact without going big. Tiny is Mighty.   Connect with Sharon on Twitter @sharon_rowe_, Instagram @sharonrowe_, or her personal website sharonrowe.com. You can learn more about her company at ecobags.com.   Sharon's book recommendation: A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf   ENTER TO WIN The Magic of Tiny Business by clicking here!   Also mentioned: MAIA.community - a nationwide directory of woman-owned businesses   About today's sponsor: Unearth Women is a multimedia women's travel company founded by women, for women and dedicated to feminist travel. Unearth Women magazine is the 1st women's travel magazine on the international market with global distribution. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvRgvD   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Original music by @onyxrose.music Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript12   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

This week, meet Sharon Rowe. Sharon is the Founder & CEO of Eco-Bags Products, which she started back in 1989. She’s also an award winning pioneer of the reusable bag movement and has been featured in media outlets like Time Magazine, Glamour, and the Oprah Show.  I first met Sharon when she gave a talk at Woodstock BYOB. That’s when I learned about her passion for the zero/less waste movements. Of course, you know me that merely whetted my curiosity. There was so much more I wanted to ask this thought-provoking, social entrepreneur. Not only is Sharon passionate about reducing waste, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship. She recently condensed all of her business knowledge into a book called The Magic of Tiny Business. I ripped through the book in one afternoon and loved it. I'm not the only person who loved the book. Seth Godin had some awesome things to say about it, too. (Yes, that Seth Godin.) When Sharon's not running her company, she is speaking to rid the world of single use plastic bags and promote sustainable, tiny business. She’s also active in The Social Venture Network, BCorporation, The Women's Presidents Organization, and the Governing Board of Westchester Collaborative Theater. Whew. She is one busy lady who holds it all together with poise and grace. In this episode, Sharon talks about the power of making simple a switch over time, the death of single use plastic bags (YESSS!), and getting comfortable with discomfort. We also talk about turning tiny ideas into tiny businesses, how regrouping can help you move forward, and the importance of being intentional and incremental in life and in business. One more thing: Before you dive into the interview, I want to remind you to subscribe to Le vital corps Salon wherever you listen to podcasts. Please, please, please (yes, that’s a triple please), share this podcast with at least one human who you think might dig this episode. Not only will it help grow this podcast, but it's going to help amplify all the great work that Sharon is doing in the world. Now here’s that bi-monthly dose of sonic comfort and conversation with the amazing Sharon Rowe. For show notes and resources visit: https://www.vitalcorpswellness.com/blog/lvcs-0061-sharon-rowe

Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of Eco-Bags, one of the first re-usable shopping bags to hit the U.S. market 20 years ago, talks about her secrets to managing it all: running her own business, parenting, exercising and more. With actionable, reasonable tips, Sharon's book reads like precious advice from the mentor you wish you had. 

After cherry-picking from the stellar list of experts of Sparkle Hustle Grow, I found the awesome founder, CEO and author of The Magic of Tiny Business Sharon Rowe.    We're talking about what it means to be a Tiny business and how it has helped Sharon succeed with her awesome business Eco Bags. www.ecobags.com   Check out more about Sharon here: www.sharonrowe.com   Pick up a copy of The Magic of Tiny Business here: https://amzn.to/2S6TuKS

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more. Happy New Years everybody! This is the first episode in 2019, and today we'll be talking all about starting + operating an ethical + eco-friendly company, which is really on par with one of my big goals for this year to continue expanding my business, Bestowed Essentials, as well as helping other start their own sustainable business. I actually have an interview series on my blog called How To Start A Zero Waste Store, which as it sounds, is interviews I've done with zero waste store owners around the globe, so if the idea of opening your own zero waste shop, or any type of eco-friendly business, is something you've been dreaming about, take this as your sign that you should definitely go for it, listen to the rest of this episode, check out that interview series on my blog ahippieinavan.com, and together let's make 2019 the year of zero waste businesses! Today's guest is Sharon Rowe, founder + CEO of Eco-Bags Products, an award-winning, certified B corporation that began in 1989 selling responsibly made + sourced bags as reusable alternative to plastic grocery + produce bags. Sharon is also the author of The Magic of Tiny Business, where she uses the success story of Eco-Bags Products to share her step-by-step process of building a profitable and sustainable company that doesn't compromise your values. Sharon + her company have been featured in Time Magazine, Glamour Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, on NPR, on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and in the award-winning documentary “BagIt”. Sharon has received numerous awards, including the National 2012 Enterprising Woman, CBS Radio Women’s Achievement, and Westchester Business Council Entrepreneur of the Year, and she is an active member of the Social Venture Network, and the Women Presidents' Organization. In this episode, we talk about her company Eco-Bags and how it's evolved over the years, including their sustainable manufacturing, eco certifications, and what's next for the company. Sharon also shares tips from her book The Magic of Tiny Business on what tiny businesses are, how to start one, how to not quit when it gets tough, and some of her favorite tiny businesses to support. The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. She’ll be opening a second Hippie Haven in Salem, Oregon in Feb 2021. Follow along on Instagram - @ahippieinavan & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentials Shop zero waste home goods at www.hippiehavenshop.com Read podcast transcripts at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com

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Sharon Rowe is the founder of Eco Bags, a company she created after being frustrated with all the plastic bags in New York. An actor by education, Sharon attributes much of her success to acting, where improvisation, embracing failure and taking risks are they keys to success. Having put her personal touch on her company for well over 20 years, Sharon not only balances her business with her life goals and also her goals for making the planet a better place. Her new book, The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, shares her path and is inspiring people all over how to start their own Tiny Business. A perfect compliment for people wanting to “go tiny”.

Sharon Rowe is the founder of Eco Bags, a company she created after being frustrated with all the plastic bags in New York. An actor by education, Sharon attributes much of her success to acting, where improvisation, embracing failure and taking risks are they keys to success. Having put her personal touch on her company for well over 20 years, Sharon not only balances her business with her life goals and also her goals for making the planet a better place. Her new book, The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living, shares her path and is inspiring people all over how to start their own Tiny Business. A perfect compliment for people wanting to “go tiny”.

How was Sharon Rowe able to grow her company into a $2.2 million tiny business while being a pioneer, leading the reusable bag movement? How can we thrive personally, professionally and financially, all while not compromising our values rooted in sustainability?   Sharon Rowe, founder of ECOBAGS, shares her wisdom with us on this episode.   HIGHLIGHTS: [8:55] Kaméa: "What was one of the most difficult moments in building your business?"  [11:30] What kept Sharon going in spite of stressful moments in her business. [12:55] What Sharon would tell the younger version of her back when she wanted to quit her business. [13:43] Kaméa: "What has been key to ECOBAGS' growth?" [14:40] Sharon: "Your fans are the people who take your story, if they believe you're doing it authentically, and take it further than you could possibly ever take it." [14:59] Kaméa: "What has been effective in how you communicated your brand's why so that customers really connect with it?" [18:06] Sharon's motivation to write her new book, The Magic of Tiny Business. [23:52] Sharon: "You have to stay healthy in order to grow your business." [24:13] Sharon's advice for someone who is passionate about sustainability but is having trouble scaling their business. [26:47] Sharon: "If you stay on the path and you're listening and actively practicing where you want to go and how you want to get there, you will get there."    Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Interview with CEO & Author Sharon Rowe Whether you are making good money or struggling to just make a living… You know when an opportunity arises to create something bigger than yourself…where you can and want to add your efforts. We are all told we don’t have or know enough. But What is enough? So, what if instead of setting out to conquer the market you position your home business as an influencer, a “tiny” part of a larger culture shift? And what if instead of waiting for all your ducks to be lined up, you start with just a few? Sometimes just starting and articulating your “why” is all that you need. To help us to articulate the “why” Sherilyn Colleen, Managing Editor, and Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interview Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of Eco-Bags Products, a $2 million plus business and the author of “The Magic of TINY Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living." Subjects discussed in podcast include: Articulating “the Why.” What is your why?How to know if the market will support your ideaBeing an influencer and measuring your impactHow to support your efforts with cash flowHow an entrepreneur gets better at building his or her networkWhat do we really mean when we talk about “what is enough?” So, tune in and learn how to find your "Why," and the right size for your business. Episode Sponsor: The CEO's Guide to Marketing * www.publicity.com Visit the Podcast Website

Interview with CEO & Author Sharon Rowe Whether you are making good money or struggling to just make a living… You know when an opportunity arises to create something bigger than yourself…where you can and want to add your efforts. We are all told we don’t have or know enough. But What is enough? So, what if instead of setting out to conquer the market you position your home business as an influencer, a “tiny” part of a larger culture shift? And what if instead of waiting for all your ducks to be lined up, you start with just a few? Sometimes just starting and articulating your “why” is all that you need. To help us to articulate the “why” Sherilyn Colleen, Managing Editor, and Richard “Capt’n” Henderson interview Sharon Rowe, founder and CEO of Eco-Bags Products, a $2 million plus business and the author of “The Magic of TINY Business: You Don't Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living." Subjects discussed in podcast include: Articulating “the Why.” What is your why?How to know if the market will support your ideaBeing an influencer and measuring your impactHow to support your efforts with cash flowHow an entrepreneur gets better at building his or her networkWhat do we really mean when we talk about “what is enough?” So, tune in and learn how to find your "Why," and the right size for your business. Episode Sponsor: The CEO's Guide to Marketing * www.publicity.com Visit the Podcast Website

You've made it to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census...and now you have no idea of what to do or where to go to research your enslaved ancestors. "What do I do now?" is a question we continually see in countless Facebook African-American centric genealogy groups on Facebook, or letters to The Root.We're doing this broadcast with you in mind.Join host Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams - with our special guest, librarian Sharon Rowe - as we share the tips, tricks, and research resources we've used to smash through slavery era brick walls.Join Genealogy Adventures Live the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 pm ESTShow URL: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/genealogy-adventures. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rowe's been in business since the late '80s, making and marketing "eco bags" to replace those yucky plastic bags clogging up our beaches and park.

Segment 1: Sally Helgesen is the author of How Women Rise. Her work is widely regarded as the gold standard when it comes to women's leadership. Since the publication of The Female Advantage in 1990 (still in print), she has written five more books in the field and speaks to audiences all around the world about these issues.Segment 2: Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is an American Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned speaker on small business development and social media marketing. Her latest book is “Fix Your Business”. Segment 3: Mike Milan is Finagraph's Vice President, Customer Success with over 20 years of sales and entrepreneurship experience. Prior to joining Finagraph, Mike built several successful ventures from the ground up. He built and sold Blazing Star Staffing, a Midwest regional hotel staffing company and Bottoms Up Brewhouse. Segment 4: Thomas Sugar is a co-founder and CEO of Pinstriped. His career has spanned several industries and companies, from finance, digital marketing to start-ups. After thousands of hours wasted in unproductive meetings, he's on a mission to change meeting culture.Segment 5: Sharon Rowe is the founder and CEO of Eco-Bags Products, which grew to become a $2.2 million business. Her first book is “The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don't Need to Go Big to Make a Great Living”.Sponsored by Nextiva and Finagraph

Today we are talking with Sharon Rowe, founder + CEO of Eco Bags! Eco Bags is the original reusable bag in the U.S. We’re discussing profitability in sustainability: laser-focused business plans, identifying a niche, and sticking to your values. If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or emailRead more The post 13: Sustainable + Intentional Business: Sharon Rowe, Eco-Bags Products appeared first on Laura E Diez.

Sharon Rowe, is a well-known entrepreneur, activist, founder and CEO of ECOBAGS Products and author of The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living. From tiny changes to tiny businesses, Sharon is in the business of cultural change. Her passion is to inspire and motivate people and businesses to action. Born out of the desire to promote “plastic bag awareness,” Sharon developed the ECOBAG, the original reusable bag, now sold worldwide. Rowe’s mission is to inspire people to reduce, reuse, and recycle by living greener, simpler and more abundant lives. Through her book, she offers practical tools and tips to help aspiring entrepreneurs start their own enterprise without compromising their beliefs, losing themselves or becoming overwhelmed. And it all started with a broken, plastic bag and a woman who wanted to clean up the Planet one bag at a time. Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |   Subscribe via RSS Feed |  Facebook Page |  Twitter Page |  Stitcher Page Connect with The Green Gab Podcast Hosts: — Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn — Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn  Green Gab: About the Hosts of The Green Gab Podcast: Green Gab Podcast Host Marla Esser Cloos is the Founder of The Green Home Coach – a company leading the way to inspire you to learn about, focus on and put into place Green Solutions when it comes to your life, home building and more. Marla is an NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Missouri Woman Business Enterprise. She Earned her B.S. in Engineering and Public Policy and a Certificate in Energy from Washington University. Click here to learn more about Marla at her website online via TheGreenHomeCoach.Com Connect with Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn Green Gab Podcast Host Tony Pratte is the Director of Builder/Contractor Relations at The Sound Room in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony is a graduate of St. Louis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned a Masters in Environmental Management & Sustainability at Harvard University Tony’s 20+ year career has allowed to him to collect a number of experiences, connections and perspectives that offer an incredibly unique point of view that adds incredible value to each episode. Connect with Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn

In The Magic of Tiny Business, written by Eco Bags Products, Inc. founder Sharon Rowe, we learn "You don't have to go big to make a great living." Speaking from her own experience, Rowe tells would-be entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business without compromising personal values. Women especially like her advice: rather than fantasizing about going into business while fretting about going into debt, start by going tiny. As a young mother with a newborn child, Rowe was most concerned about putting family first. She wanted a flexible schedule, ample family time, work-free vacations, and financial security. This "less is more" approach also meant she wanted to give back to her community, to the planet. So, despite limited capital and business experience, even in the pre-Internet days before going green was cool, Rowe pioneered the reusable bag movement. In the end, she built a $2.2 million-dollar business of impact from scratch. The Magic of Tiny Business walks readers step by step through the process. Starting tiny, preparing for upturns and downturns, managing money, and being laser-focused on the essentials are some of the keys to Rowe's success. Listen to the podcast to learn more.

Tips on how to work intentionally, achieve work-life balance and sense of purpose while contributing to something larger

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sharon Rowe to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her new book THE MAGIC OF TINY BUSINESS. 

The Magic of Tiny Business is now available for preorder. Sharon Rowe is a pioneer in social entrepreneurship. She launched her company, Eco-Bags Products, almost thirty years ago. Her company produces ECOBAGS, the original reusable bag. When the daughter of a friend approached Sharon looking for a book on how to launch a business, Sharon looked around and didn’t see what she wanted in the marketplace. Like any good entrepreneur, Sharon decided to fill that gap. The solution is her new book, The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living. Sharon first told me about her book exactly one year ago when she first appeared on Social Entrepreneur. You can hear her interview here: https://tonyloyd.com/162 When I asked Sharon who she had in mind when she wrote the book, she quickly responded “Me. Thirty years ago.” She wrote the book that she wishes would have been on the market when she began. Sharon takes on the myths that keep aspiring entrepreneurs from starting. “There are too many cultural myths out there that say; you can’t get started unless you have…this,” she explains. “I wanted to take the cover off the mystery called business.” The book provides practical advice on how to start without becoming overwhelmed. “I wove into this book a lot of takeaways that you can easily and readily apply,” Sharon says. “I wrote it to be accessible, applicable, and fun.” The Magic of Tiny Business is available for preorder today. Quotes from Sharon Rowe “I built a business that fit my life.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “I decided to write the book to get clearer on my why, and then to figure out, how did I do it?” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “Along the way, there was a lot of failures.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “It was time to start sharing what I’d learned.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “There are too many cultural myths out there that say, you can’t get started unless you have…this.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “I wanted to take the cover off the mystery called business.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “It’s a lot of work to get the work you don’t want to do.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “Without profit, you can’t proceed.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “This is not another book about ‘get confident and go.’” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “If you can identify your why, you can stay on the right path.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “You’re going to fail at least 20% of the time, so just let it go.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “It’s not about making a killing. It’s about making a very good living.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “A book, you can share.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “I am still pretty attached to my pen and my paper.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “It’s kind of like a birthing process.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “I wove into this book a lot of takeaways that you can easily and readily apply.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “Preorders really matter.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “I wrote it to be accessible, applicable, and fun.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “It’s about becoming a part of many different communities.” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags “What’s your why?” @sharon_rowe_ @ecobags Social Entrepreneurship Resources: The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living: https://amzn.to/2qle2R1 Sharon’s previous interview on Social Entrepreneur: https://tonyloyd.com/162 Sharon Rowe: https://www.sharonrowe.com/ Eco-Bags Products: http://www.ecobags.com  

Sharon Rowe is the founder of EcoBags, and an award-winning entrepreneur. She joins Charlie today to talk about what she’s learned in steering her almost 30 year career as an entrepreneur. They also discuss what’s different about today’s business landscape, the relationship between your why and your financial metrics, and how important going is for getting your business going. Key Takeaways: [2:00] - Sharon started EcoBags in 1989 because she saw a problem and felt that need to take care of it. At the time, she was a new mom and also working as an actress in New York City. She wanted to have an impact, and felt like reducing use of plastic bags would make an impact on the planet and starting her own business would allow her to have a flexible schedule and be in control of what she was promoting. [3:45] - She had a limited business background, but her training as an actress helped prepare her for the possibility of failure, and gave her resilience to bounce back. All of this background helped to prepare her for what she calls “The Big Idea.” [5:30] - EcoBags are sturdy, reusable bags that you can use again and again for groceries, gym clothes, etc. The idea is not to create any waste. Back when it started in 1989, it was an innovation in the United States. Many countries in Europe have taxes against plastic bags that have dramatically reduced use. [8:05] - While she didn’t know how big it would get, Sharon knew it was something that had to happen, and knew that the idea would catch. But for Sharon, it’s not the business of reusable bags, it’s about the business of a cultural shift. Her top priorities were the cultural shift and having time to spend with her family. [10:50] - For creative people and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to think about the product as a transactional type of thing. But every product is an embedded message or embedded social cue. Think about what you’re promoting and what cultural values you’re instilling. [11:40] - EcoBags uses materials that are sustainably sourced and responsibly made. Sharon talks about how they are encouraged when other people copy this idea, even when it creates other competition, because overall the impact is a positive one in the right direction for the environment. [13:30] - Business is a currency for your ideas. For creative people, it’s also your income. You have to protect your ideas and the integrity of your product. Engagement then becomes a big part of conducting business; as entrepreneurs we want to work together to address the issues of the world through our ideas (Sharon’s friend calls this “co-opetition”). If you’re giving, that’s when you’ll get. [16:00] - Co-opetition and networking is super good business. When you celebrate other people, they are happy to celebrate you too. The more you get out into your community and begin making connections, you’ll find that people are really interesting in their business and in who they are. You never know where these connections are going to lead. Keep showing up, even if it’s uncomfortable. [20:55] - You have to tell a story, and any kind of story stimulates curiosity. If you stimulate curiosity, you never know what kind of endorsements you might happen upon. If you show up to give, not to get, that’s when you get more in return. [23:00] - What are the three major differences in starting and being in business now versus 30 years ago when EcoBags started? 1. It’s easier and less expensive to get going now because of the internet and all the tools that are there. 2. It is more challenging now to have your idea heard, and to find the right communities you need to speak to. 3. Today, you need to slow down and take stock of what you need to move forward focusing on your big “Why.” You really need to hook into this “Why” - why are you doing this, why does it matter to you, and how are you going to execute it? [26:45] - The connection between the “Why” and your business metrics is that our culture requires us to support ourselves. How we choose to do this is a personal choice guided by structures that dictate a lot of the “how.” You get to pick and choose your life if you keep the “why” active by working with your forecast to build the road you want to be on. It’s the intentionality that’s tied to your “why,” how you want to live your “why,” and how that supports your “how.” [31:30] - Charlie talks about the methodology behind Mr. Money Mustache, and about the importance of prioritizing. Being intentional about the choices you have to make will allow you to make the choices you want to make. [34:00] - Many creative people feel that financial metrics and your vision and missions are at odds with each other. This isn’t true! You can use your financial metrics to set boundaries and figure out how you can open up your ideas to share with others and still maintain your vision and priorities. [37:30] - Since starting the business, one of the toughest decisions Sharon’s had to make is hiring a CEO, and eventually firing them. The recession came right after they had a huge growth spurt, not only in profit and revenue, but also in their employee workforce. As the recession started to affect the people they did business with, things started to fall apart a bit and Sharon had to decide to bring someone else on boardm, and that person ended up getting them back on solid ground. In the long run, it didn’t work out because Sharon was having to do more to support him than it was worth financially, and that was another tough decision she had to make to let him go. [42:25] - There have also been opportunities Sharon knew she should’ve taken, but didn’t. Part of this was understanding the expectations of your workforce (your employees working consistent hours and being compensated accordingly), and how that fits in with the expansion and contraction of business. During the recession, she realized she needed to trim faster and make adjustments to fit into what was going on around their business as well. [47:15] - Businesses need to be stronger on process now than they used to; you can choose to operate lean in the beginning, or you can wait to run lean until you’re forced to. Running lean by choice from the beginning can prevent having to let people go in times of recession. For EcoBags, they were affected by many of the businesses they serve also facing the effects of the recession. [49:32] - One of the most unanticipated challenges that Sharon is currently facing is growing the business. They have some of the same customers they’ve had for 30 years, as well as new customers coming in every day. But she is finding that in business today, you have to get someone’s attention, be put into their workflow, and then you have to service them. At this point, it is incumbent on you to keep that relationship going. Finding and maintaining the new relationships is the tough part. [54:35] - In an effort to dive into your “why” and execute your “how” into something sustainable that supports your life, Sharon’s invitation for listeners is to read her new book (link below) and share it with others. As members of the creative community, work to make this community more visible, because that’s where the ideas come from. Mentioned in This Episode: Productive Flourishing EcoBags Sharon Rowe The Magic of Tiny Business, by Sharon Rowe Mr. Money Mustache Leave a Review

Former New York City actress turned entrepreneur, Sharon started her journey in the late-80's when she decided to do something about the wastefulness of plastic bags. She sold 1,000 bags at her first Earth Day festival and was featured on Oprah. She also recently wrote a book guiding others in the art of creating an intentional business. A registered B Corp, Sharon's business has diverted 2.65 trillion plastic bags from use. This is an episode not to be missed - Sharon has so many fantastic tips for balancing work and life, shares her highs and lows through building an intentional business, and has years of experience in green business to share. Check out Sharon's book, The Magic of Tiny Business, available for pre-order on Amazon. Connect with Sharon on Facebook, Instagram, and skip the single-use plastic at Eco-Bags Products. -- Resources mentioned in this episode: Eco-Bags Products B Corporation The Magic of Tiny Business -- Join the conversation on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and try out our repurposed coffee body scrub. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trashtalking/support

A conversation with Sharon Rowe, CEO and Founder of Eco-Bags Products, Inc. A woman-owned certified B Corporation that offers thoughtful, ethically and sustainably sourced, durable-reusable bags.

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