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This episode was originally released on October 20, 2021.In 2003, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker came together with a common goal: to develop a collection of fine stationery for a new generation. Sugar Paper would have the quality of the fine paper goods they saw on their mother's desks, but with an aesthetic and feel that was made for the modern girl. Armed with an antique letterpress, they brought their vision to life in a stationery collection centered on quality, love and dedication to the craft.Nearly twenty years later, that quality, love and dedication are still seen in every Sugar Paper product they design and make in their Los Angeles studio.In this episode, Nada sits down with Chelsea and Jamie to discuss how they have navigated growing their retail brand into an Omnichannel business and lifestyle brand to include multiple retail locations, a wholesale division, a  licensing partnership with Target, and selling DtC.This is the second episode in our season focused on retail, but if you want the backstory on this dynamic duo, tune in to episode 88! They are generous, transparent and accessible, and a must-listen for all business partners. This episode is filled to the brim with retail model options that will help you consider how to structure and grow your own retail brand one crumb at a time--you gotta listen to understand that reference!You can follow Sugar Paper at @sugarpaperla on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can check out their amazing products at sugarpaper.com. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Chelsea Shukov co-founded Sugar Paper in 2003 after she and her co-founder Jamie started tinkering with a letterpress and helping their friends put beautiful paper in the mail. More and more people inquired and today Sugar Paper is found in thousands of United States stores and around the world, including Target and J. Crew. We talk about how letter writing, note writing, and journaling are part of the emotional human experience. Chelsea takes us back to the early days of launching Sugar Paper, balancing motherhood and self-care, and developing her sense of enough-ness. We also talk about Sugar Paper's company culture built on kindness and empathy.  “Underneath all of this: letter writing, birthday cards, post-its on the fridge, underneath all of it is the intention to put more love in the world and create more connection.” - Chelsea Shukov Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Sugar Paper How to Write a Letter: Find the Words for Every Occasion Chelsea's Mindful Journal Chelsea's Instagram: @sugarpaper_chelsea Sugar Paper's Instagram: @sugarpaperla

Sugar Paper by Tootsie BarronSugar Paper is Kiki Gallo Cipo's journey as she goes from A to Z, moving toward her inescapable destiny. She starts out a naïve girly girl and becomes known as “The Legend” and “The Most Standup Lady in the state of New Jersey.” Both titles are given to her by the godfather of the largest and most powerful mob family in New Jersey.This book is not for the faint of heart as it is graphic where it needs to be and gets downright raunchy when necessary.By the end of the book, the godfather gives Kiki a valuable present. Then Uncle fulfills his lifelong promise as he tells her what she has the right to know, that is, nothing has ever happened by chance in her entire life. He reveals who each of the eight main characters really are as no one is whom she thought they were and ties up every loose end.At this point, you should be left with only one question: How the heck did a woman ever write this novel in the first place?Only Kiki has the answer to that question.Fasten your seat belt, this ride is about to get bumpy.Tootsie was born in Jersey City, New Jersey,  and is currently called South Jersey, outside of “The Queen”, Atlantic City.    She has also lived in Arizona and Florida before moving back “home” to New Jersey    .She is a widowed mother of two grown children.     She lives in a world of silence and her words after her beloved papillon, Wiseguy, crossed the rainbow bridge.      She closes her eyes and remembers everything good when she wants a break from them. For the record Tootsie firmly believes in fairies, magic wands, and fairy dust.. Her words of wisdom that she wants to share with her readers: “As always, I wish you all that Heaven allows.https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Paper-Tootsie-Barron-ebook/dp/B09GPN2ZDC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3N2RX7PJAEEPC&keywords=Tootsie+Barron+sugar+paper&qid=1648646274&s=books&sprefix=tootsie+barron+sugar+pa%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C320&sr=1-3https://www.tootsiebarron.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42122kppa.mp3 

Sugar Paper by Tootsie BarronSugar Paper is Kiki Gallo Cipo's journey as she goes from A to Z, moving toward her inescapable destiny. She starts out a naïve girly girl and becomes known as “The Legend” and “The Most Standup Lady in the state of New Jersey.” Both titles are given to her by the godfather of the largest and most powerful mob family in New Jersey.This book is not for the faint of heart as it is graphic where it needs to be and gets downright raunchy when necessary.By the end of the book, the godfather gives Kiki a valuable present. Then Uncle fulfills his lifelong promise as he tells her what she has the right to know, that is, nothing has ever happened by chance in her entire life. He reveals who each of the eight main characters really are as no one is whom she thought they were and ties up every loose end.At this point, you should be left with only one question: How the heck did a woman ever write this novel in the first place?Only Kiki has the answer to that question.Fasten your seat belt, this ride is about to get bumpy.Tootsie was born in Jersey City, New Jersey,  and is currently called South Jersey, outside of “The Queen”, Atlantic City.    She has also lived in Arizona and Florida before moving back “home” to New Jersey    .She is a widowed mother of two grown children.     She lives in a world of silence and her words after her beloved papillon, Wiseguy, crossed the rainbow bridge.      She closes her eyes and remembers everything good when she wants a break from them. For the record Tootsie firmly believes in fairies, magic wands, and fairy dust.. Her words of wisdom that she wants to share with her readers: “As always, I wish you all that Heaven allows.https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Paper-Tootsie-Barron-ebook/dp/B09GPN2ZDC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3N2RX7PJAEEPC&keywords=Tootsie+Barron+sugar+paper&qid=1648646274&s=books&sprefix=tootsie+barron+sugar+pa%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C320&sr=1-3https://www.tootsiebarron.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/42122kppa.mp3

New Jersey born and raised author Tootsie Gallo Barron talks about her new book “Sugar Paper” about Kiki Gallo Cipo's journey going from A to Z towards her inescapable destiny going from naïve to “The Legend” to “The Most Standup Lady In the State of New Jersey” given to her by her godfather of the largest and most powerful mob in New Jersey! Tootsie also talks about her first book “I Can See the Rainbow Bridge” and how she began her amazing writing career plus her upcoming books and more! Check out the amazing Tootsie Gallo Barron and her latest release on Amazon and www.tootsiebarron.com ! #tootsiebarron #tootsiegallobarron #author #newjersey #northjersey #southjersey #kikigallocipo #godfather #mob #thelegend #themoststandupladyinnewjersey #icanseetherainbowbridge #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnertootsiegallobarron #themikewagnershowtootsiegallobarron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

New Jersey born and raised author Tootsie Gallo Barron talks about her new book “Sugar Paper” about Kiki Gallo Cipo's journey going from A to Z towards her inescapable destiny going from naïve to “The Legend” to “The Most Standup Lady In the State of New Jersey” given to her by her godfather of the largest and most powerful mob in New Jersey! Tootsie also talks about her first book “I Can See the Rainbow Bridge” and how she began her amazing writing career plus her upcoming books and more! Check out the amazing Tootsie Gallo Barron and her latest release on Amazon and www.tootsiebarron.com ! #tootsiebarron #tootsiegallobarron #author #newjersey #northjersey #southjersey #kikigallocipo #godfather #mob #thelegend #themoststandupladyinnewjersey #icanseetherainbowbridge #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnertootsiegallobarron #themikewagnershowtootsiegallobarron

What do you do when your January didn't quite go as you had planned? Don't throw the whole year away just because one month didn't go the way you had hoped. Come listen as I walk you through how to reset in February. If you are looking for a beautiful planner to help you reset in February then head over to @theemeraldoffice on Instagram and enter my giveaway for a beautiful Desk Planner from Sugar Paper. If you need something to help guide you through your goal setting for a successful reset check out my Virtual Goal Setting Retreat here https://www.fullfocusentrepreneur.com/newyears2022 Full Focus Entrepreneur: The Podcast is hosted by Elizabeth Tollis.

In 2003, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker came together with a common goal: to develop a collection of fine stationery for a new generation. Sugar Paper would have the quality of the fine paper goods they saw on their mother's desks, but with an aesthetic and feel that was made for the modern girl. Armed with an antique letterpress, they brought their vision to life in a stationery collection centered on quality, love and dedication to the craft.Nearly twenty years later, that quality, love and dedication are still seen in every Sugar Paper product they design and make in their Los Angeles studio.In this episode, Nada sits down with Chelsea and Jamie to discuss how they have navigated growing their retail brand into an Omnichannel business and lifestyle brand to include multiple retail locations, a wholesale division, a  licensing partnership with Target, and selling DtC.This is the second episode in our season focused on retail, but if you want the backstory on this dynamic duo, tune in to episode 88! They are generous, transparent and accessible, and a must-listen for all business partners. This episode is filled to the brim with retail model options that will help you consider how to structure and grow your own retail brand one crumb at a time--you gotta listen to understand that reference!You can follow Sugar Paper at @sugarpaperla on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can check out their amazing products at sugarpaper.com. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertyforher and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

You probably didn't know it, but today the letter-writing resource for the 21st century drops. Meet How to Write a Letter: Find the Right Words for Every Occasion, the newest entry in Penguin Random House's über-polished How To series.Today co-author Chelsea Shukov visits The Paper Fold to show you how not to just add polish to your correspondence, but to truly and authentically connect with those you love with letters that truly reflect you. Since Chelsea and her Sugar Paper co-founder Jamie Grobecker have helped their clientele do exactly this in their branded LA boutiques for some time, they are uniquely equipped to pen this sturdy little magnum opus. As such, expect this blush pink, gold-foiled guide to be marked up and dog-eared as it is referenced again and again, as life circumstances demand.Since 2003, Sugar Paper's upscale stationery offerings have wowed clients around the globe — and their ongoing office collaborations with Target are the stationery stuff of legend. As Chelsea sagely points out, the traditional rules of etiquette and card-sending were developed to help us connect during life's milestones and challenges, but if they don't feel authentic, they need to be revisited and revised.Jamie and Chelsea have reviewed every last one with the proverbial red pen, keeping what works and tweaking what doesn't. You may be surprised to see their 21st century take, starting with their first golden rule: Embrace your handwriting. Plus we talk salutations and send offs, why gushing over our favorite people is best done in letter form —and how the meaning of every last missive changes over time.**Thank You Sponsors**Please be sure to support these all-American, women-owned houses of paper.Girl w/Knife is your incredibly sharp new stationery BFF. Check out this award-winning, ultra-polished range that everyone's talking about — it slays on several brilliant levels!Kitty Meow Boutique was founded on the idea that your paper goods don't have to be a snooze fest. These stylish, laugh-out-loud selections are by turns sassy and sweet, all the while maintaining a consistent cool.Music Credits: “Your Treasure is Your Self”; written and performed by Sharon Glassman; Courtesy of Sharon Glassman/Smile Songs. smilesongs.com

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 4/21/20 Episode 127: How to Make the Most of Your Morning Routine   In today's episode, Kristina and I talk about our morning routine and share tips for eliminating distractions and increasing productivity! Sleep Cycle app Insight Timer app Sugar Paper journal Connect with Kristina on social media: TpT Store  Website / Blog  Facebook  Instagram  Pinterest  Connect with Rachel on social media: Elite Edupreneurs Website / Blog  Elite Edupreneurs Instagram  Elite Eduprenerus Facebook Elite Edupreneurs Facebook Group  Elite Pinning Course TpT Store  Bright Futures Counseling Website / Blog  Bright Futures Counseling Facebook  Bright Futures Counseling Instagram  Bright Futures Counseling Pinterest  Bright Futures Counseling Twitter  Bright Futures Counseling YouTube    If you are enjoying Elite Edupreneurs please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes! 

Utiliza siempre azúcar de calidad. Te recomiendo en este episodio azúcares que no son fácil conseguir en Puerto Rico, pero a través de Amazon las conseguirás a un precio módico y en grandes cantidades. Los links los encuentras en mi página web http://petitdelite.com/tienda-2/ Keto & Vegan Workshop II,Sábado 30 noviembre, y Sugar Paper & Natural Flowers Workshop, información en mis redes sociales de Petit Delite Página de Emprende.web: https://www.instagram.com/emprende.webpr/ Link página de empaques: https://www.clearbags.com/, usa el Promo Code DELITE10 para obtener un 10% en todas tus compras. Pasa por mi pagina web http://petitdelite.com/ descarga recetas gratuitas, talleres online y eventos. Si estás escuchándome desde apple podcast te invito a dejarme tu reseña, que te pareció este episodio, tus dudas y otros temas quieres que te hable. Puedes contactarme por mensaje en mi página de Ig o Fb como Petit Delite, o al correo electrónico petitdelite@gmail.com Te invito a compartir este podcast en tus redes sociales para que personas como tú, como tú se beneficien de todas las cosas que quiero compartir contigo. Un abrazo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebecca-martinez3/support

No todo lo que dice "low", lo es. Verifica siempre las etiquetas y sus ingredientes. Keto & Vegan Workshop II,Sábado 30 noviembre, y Sugar Paper & Natural Flowers Workshop, información en mis redes sociales de Petit Delite Página de Emprende.web: https://instagram.com/emprende.webpr?igshid=azyit212ln2o Link página de empaques: https://www.clearbags.com/, usa el Promo Code DELITE10 para obtener un 10% en todas tus compras. Pasa por mi pagina web http://petitdelite.com/ descarga recetas gratuitas, talleres online y eventos. Si estás escuchándome desde apple podcast te invito a dejarme tu reseña, que te pareció este episodio, tus dudas y otros temas quieres que te hable. Puedes contactarme por mensaje en mi página de Ig o Fb como Petit Delite, o al correo electrónico petitdelite@gmail.com Te invito a compartir este podcast en tus redes sociales para que personas como tú, como tú se beneficien de todas las cosas que quiero compartir contigo. Un abrazo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rebecca-martinez3/support

Sugar Paper, Los Angeles's premier goods shop and custom letterpress stationery company, was born in 2003 when college pals Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker started designing custom letterpress cards after graduation as a hobby. Now, Sugar Paper is carried in 1,500+ shops around the world and has storefronts in Brentwood, Newport Beach, and Marin. With a commitment to bespoke, local, and hand-made pieces, the Sugar Paper brand has won over celebrities from Reese Witherspoon to Zac Efron and earned them partnerships with brands like Target, J. Crew, and Goop. Chelsea and Jamie stopped by to tell Alli and Michael why handwritten notes are still thriving in the digital age, how their business is like a marriage, and what's next for the ever-growing stationery company. Keep up with Chelsea and Jamie at @sugarpaperla and sugarpaper.com, and don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Bar and subscribe and rate us!   Go to Mejuri.com/rtb, you’ll get free shipping on orders over one hundred dollars!   Explore the virtual world of SPARKED on ulta.com/sparked.   Produced by Dear Media.  ᐧ

Chelsea Shukov, the founder of Sugar Paper (https://sugarpaper.com/), talks about focusing on quality and distribution to build a successful, offline consumer business.

Join us for a live podcast interview with Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker of Sugar Paper. This honest and open conversation about what it takes to create a healthy partnership in business is one of the best we’ve heard.

Networking. It's one of those things you either love or hate. Or hate to love? Either way, figuring out how to network, and how to feel good about networking can be tough as a business owner. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Henson is breaking down three super actionable and easy steps we can implement TODAY in our businesses!! We Mentioned Elizabeth's Video The Girl Tyler 17Hats  Lightroom Evernote Trello  Sugar Paper planners Color Theory blog post 25 Networking Tips Find and connect with Elizabeth: Elizabeth Henson Photos Website | Instagram | Education   --   Focus(ed) Podcast is a podcast for photographers and small business owners who want to grow their business by staying focused. We discuss photography tips, as well as general business and marketing strategies to help you keep your eye on the prize and your business growing.    All episodes can be found at http://www.cinnamonwolfe.co/focused-podcast/   Blogging got you stressed? Let's fix that. My all inclusive bundle takes the "blech" out of blogging.    Looking for 1:1 help? Book a strategy session with Cinnamon and stop worrying about what to do next in your business!    Join the In Crowd to stay up to date on new episodes, meaty resources and of course some cheesy jokes to keep you smiling!   Don't forget to join the Focus(ed) Business Owners on Facebook to discuss your thoughts on this episode!  

Happy Holidays friends!  Oh boy, this episode with Jen Gotch was one of my favorites and I’m excited to reshare it with you.  Not only is Jen an inspirational business woman, but she’s honest, open and real with sharing both her successes and her failures.  This episode is a great reminder that we all start in the same place -- the beginning.  Enjoy the show! -------------- Jen Gotch is the chief creative officer and fearless leader of Ban.do.  Jen founded the company in 2008 with no prior business experience and was able to transform it from a small, vintage, one-of-a-kind hair accessory company into a million dollar brand within years.  I had the pleasure of working with Jen when she was a speaker at our Tradeshow Bootcamp Business Camp conference. She not only offers a wealth of information, but she’s passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs succeed.  On today’s episode, we’re talking about how Ban.do evolved into the lifestyle brand it is today, why having a strong brand is the best thing you can do for your business and the importance of making time for self-reflection no matter how many years you’ve been in business.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: The evolution of Ban.do Selling to Lifeguard Press and how this enabled further growth Hard lessons Jen has learned in business Why having a strong brand is important and affects other aspects of business How and why Jen gives back to other entrepreneurs The importance of focusing on top level projects as the founder of your business Advice for entrepreneurs What’s upcoming for Ban.do KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “I’m a problem solver by nature. I walk towards them, not away from them. But I have no business walking towards half the problems I do.” - Jen Gotch   “Sheer will will not allow me to do it all and be great at everything.“ - Jen Gotch   “Being able to have a voice that stands outside of the product makes it easier for people to attach to your business and makes it easier for your business to pivot“ - Jen Gotch   “People have questions that are different than the questions they used to have.  They hold companies and brands accountable for things they never had to be accountable before.  It’s a very interesting time to be in business.”- Jen Gotch   “Retailers were wanting newness more often.” - Jen Gotch   “It is really easy to focus on medium level shit, because those things tend to have a beginning, middle and end and we can check it off our list. Hold yourself accountable to not get into the minutia” - Jen Gotch on focusing on high level shit   “The faster you can figure out where you add the most value and what you should be doing and what someone else should be doing, you’ll grow and scale” - Jen Gotch.   MEET JEN: Jen Gotch is a creative powerhouse who brakes for yard sales and unicorns. She founded ban.do with a friend in 2008, and with no prior business experience, was able to transform it from a small, vintage, one-of-a-kind hair accessories company into a multimillion dollar brand within years. After a long (and winding) road of jobs that led her to where she is today, she’s now the chief creative officer and fearless leader of the ban.do team. She’s passionate about continuing to grow ban.do while sharing the experience with her many Instagram followers (and anyone else who’s interested), because she wholeheartedly believes that you don’t get anywhere in life without the help and kindness of others.   CONNECT WITH JEN & BAN.DO: Website: https://www.bando.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopbando Ban.do’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/ Jen’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jengotch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shopbando/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopbando   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Need help streamlining your business operations?  Are you feeling a bit stuck in your business? Maybe you're worried about things like marketing, technology, or hiring a team. If so, you are not alone, and we've got a course for you. The Business Camp e-course includes lessons from Tara Gentile, Jen Gotch of Ban.do, Chelsea of Sugar Paper, as well as experts in public relations, websites, email marketing, and much, much more. This course includes eight hours of video content, and a 30 page workbook. You will finish this course feeling confident, energized, and armed with concrete information to help you refine your business systems. Plus the on-demand format lets you jump around to topics that are most relevant to you when you need them most As you guys know by now, I'm a firm believer in working smarter, not harder, and this course is gonna help you streamline your business, whether you're product-based, or service-based business. Head over to tsbcvizcamp.com. That's TSBCbizcamp.com for more information. And for a limited time, our proof to product listeners will receive $50 off with promo code prooftoproduct.   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.

Adam Smith is the founder of Life is Funny Press, a letterpress greeting card company based in Los Angeles. Adam worked a pressman for Sugar Paper before branching out on his own to start  Life is Funny Press. Adam’s passion for printing, his family and making products with purpose really shines through in this episode. Adam came to Paper Camp in 2014 before jumping into trade shows. He currently sells his products via wholesale, retail and custom channels. On today’s episode we’re talking about leaving a full time job to pursue entrepreneurship, a dad’s perspective on juggling family & business, plus why it’s important to not force yourself into creative work that doesn’t feel right.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: When Adam first grew an interest in letterpress printing When and how he started Life is Funny Press The benefits of working at Sugar Paper while building his business The things that motivate him when he is creating new products Printing in small batches at first to test products before printing large quantities Pricing letterpress cards with multiple colors How he balances his roles as a dad and a business owner How Adam defines success and how that has changed over time The retail portion of Life is Funny Press Transitional times in his business and how he handled them The advice he would give to anyone starting a product based business What’s next for Life is Funny Press How often he does product releases KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “We need to stay true to who we are and I think that the best work we produce comes from just our natural interests.” - Katie Hunt “I might love an idea and think that it's like the best thing that I've ever come up with but I don't want to print like a thousand and then find out that it's just it's only funny to me or it doesn't work so well.” - Adam Smith “I absolutely love being on the press and wouldn't ever want to take myself away from that.” - Adam Smith “When's going to be a good time for anything? Let's just do it and then adjust on the back end.” - Adam Smith “Choose what you want your brand to represent." - Adam Smith "If it doesn't work, don't force it." - Adam Smith “There is a market for everything and you need to be true to what you want to do." - Adam Smith   LINKS: Website: https://www.lifeisfunnypress.com/ Facebook: @LifeisFunnyPress Instagram: @LifeIsFunnyLA Pinterest: Twitter: @LifeIsFunnyLA JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Our signature Paper Camp program is back and we’re now enrolling for Winter 2018!  We’re talking about product development  sales tools, trade shows, marketing, working with buyers, sales reps and the press.  Attend live or online.  It’s the similar content, available in different formats. Paper Camp Conference:  an intensive 2-day program taking place March 1-2 in Los Angeles. Paper Camp E-Course:  4-week online program with live Q&A calls starting January 16th. Get all the details and grab your seat at www.tradeshowcamp.com/papercamp 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!

On this episode of #SoLA, Camille and Charlie dive into the Los Angeles mantra “Living Your Best Life”. They discuss best-life practices: affirmations, psychics, cupping, sensory deprivation chambers, chromatherapy, chakra realignment, and sound baths. Heartbeat House, The Integratron, Boo’s Cheesesteak (the one on Wilshire), Sugar Paper and Peet’s Coffee all get a mention. Of course, they got off track and discussed Major Dad, Designing Women, Night Court, Blue Bloods, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Magnum P.I., The A Team, Younger and Sex and the City; Tuck Everlasting, The Giving Tree, The Bridge to Teribithia (spoiler alert!); Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scorsese classics Kundun and The Age of Innocence. Finally, Charlie enacts the end of GoodFellas, including of course the Layla Piano Exit. Take the 2 to the “mini” Glendale to Silver Lake Wine and buy some Una Lou canned rosé!

TSBC Alum, Heather Harris has been designing day planners and desk products since 2004 for clients including  momAgenda, Barney’s, Brooks Brothers, and Tiffany & Co. In 2015, she branched out on her own to start Copper Bottom Design Co. where she and her team help product based businesses with design, proofreading and overseas production.  On today’s episode, we’re talking how to know if you’re ready for overseas manufacturing, common errors people make when creating day planners and how her past experiences and skills have led her to create a thriving, enriching business for herself.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Heather’s rich background in the industry & what led her to starting Copper Bottom Design. Manufacturing overseas & what the process looks like. How she helps product makers manufacture overseas. Fears surrounding manufacturing overseas. Benchmarks or metrics to determine if manufacturing overseas is right for you. Common mistakes she sees when people create day planners. What’s upcoming for Copper Bottom Design Co. KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “There are strategic reasons for choosing overseas manufacturing”  Heather Harris   “When I went out on my own it was lonely.  Then I met the Paper Camp community and I craved a team again.” - Heather Harris   “Manufacturing overseas is just like getting ready to hire an employee. You're at a certain point where you've grown so much that you can't handle it anymore, and you're looking to outsource.” - Heather Harris   Ask for samples.  You can’t create a product without seeing it. - Heather Harris   RESOURCES: Ultimate Holiday Guide E-Book   MEET HEATHER: An avid organizer, list maker, and devoted print girl, Heather has been designing day planners and desk products since 2004. She arrived at the world of fine stationery by way of Graphic Image, where she learned the ropes designing planners internally and for clients like Barney‰Ûªs, Brooks Brothers, and Tiffany & Co. Her love of high-end paper products is a near obsession, shaped by how a carefully crafted design becomes a beautiful, functional part of our daily lives. Her time as Director of Creative Services at momAgenda further expanded this passion to product development; aside from leading all design, she spent years managing the editorial process and overseas production.   In 2015, Heather decided to expand her client base and founded Copper Bottom Design Co., where she and her team take the helm of design, proofreading, and overseas production for growing stationery companies.   CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Website: http://www.copperbottomdesign.com/ Facebook: @copperbtmdesign Instagram: @copperbtmdesign Pinterest: @copperbtmdesign Twitter: @copperbtmdesign   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Need help streamlining your business operations?  Are you feeling a bit stuck in your business? Maybe you're worried about things like marketing, technology, or hiring a team. If so, you are not alone, and we've got a course for you. The Business Camp e-course includes lessons from Tara Gentile, Jen Gotch of Ban.do, Chelsea of Sugar Paper, as well as experts in public relations, websites, email marketing, and much, much more. This course includes eight hours of video content, and a 30 page workbook. You will finish this course feeling confident, energized, and armed with concrete information to help you refine your business systems. Plus the on-demand format lets you jump around to topics that are most relevant to you when you need them most   As you guys know by now, I'm a firm believer in working smarter, not harder, and this course is gonna help you streamline your business, whether you're product-based, or service-based business. Head over to tsbcvizcamp.com. That's TSBCbizcamp.com for more information. And for a limited time, our proof to product listeners will receive $50 off with promo code prooftoproduct.   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.

Jen Gotch is the chief creative officer and fearless leader of Ban.do.  Jen founded the company in 2008 with no prior business experience and was able to transform it from a small, vintage, one-of-a-kind hair accessory company into a million dollar brand within years.  I had the pleasure of working with Jen when she was a speaker at our Tradeshow Bootcamp Business Camp conference. She not only offers a wealth of information, but she’s passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs succeed.  On today’s episode, we’re talking about how Ban.do evolved into the lifestyle brand it is today, why having a strong brand is the best thing you can do for your business and the importance of making time for self-reflection no matter how many years you’ve been in business.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: The evolution of Ban.do Selling to Lifeguard Press and how this enabled further growth Hard lessons Jen has learned in business Why having a strong brand is important and affects other aspects of business How and why Jen gives back to other entrepreneurs The importance of focusing on top level projects as the founder of your business Advice for entrepreneurs What’s upcoming for Ban.do KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “I’m a problem solver by nature. I walk towards them, not away from them. But I have no business walking towards half the problems I do.” - Jen Gotch   “Sheer will will not allow me to do it all and be great at everything.“ - Jen Gotch   “Being able to have a voice that stands outside of the product makes it easier for people to attach to your business and makes it easier for your business to pivot“ - Jen Gotch   “People have questions that are different than the questions they used to have.  They hold companies and brands accountable for things they never had to be accountable before.  It’s a very interesting time to be in business.”- Jen Gotch   “Retailers were wanting newness more often.” - Jen Gotch   “It is really easy to focus on medium level shit, because those things tend to have a beginning, middle and end and we can check it off our list. Hold yourself accountable to not get into the minutia” - Jen Gotch on focusing on high level shit   “The faster you can figure out where you add the most value and what you should be doing and what someone else should be doing, you’ll grow and scale” - Jen Gotch.   MEET JEN: Jen Gotch is a creative powerhouse who brakes for yard sales and unicorns. She founded ban.do with a friend in 2008, and with no prior business experience, was able to transform it from a small, vintage, one-of-a-kind hair accessories company into a multimillion dollar brand within years. After a long (and winding) road of jobs that led her to where she is today, she’s now the chief creative officer and fearless leader of the ban.do team. She’s passionate about continuing to grow ban.do while sharing the experience with her many Instagram followers (and anyone else who’s interested), because she wholeheartedly believes that you don’t get anywhere in life without the help and kindness of others.   CONNECT WITH JEN & BAN.DO: Website: https://www.bando.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopbando Ban.do’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/ Jen’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jengotch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shopbando/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopbando   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Need help streamlining your business operations?  Are you feeling a bit stuck in your business? Maybe you're worried about things like marketing, technology, or hiring a team. If so, you are not alone, and we've got a course for you. The Business Camp e-course includes lessons from Tara Gentile, Jen Gotch of Ban.do, Chelsea of Sugar Paper, as well as experts in public relations, websites, email marketing, and much, much more. This course includes eight hours of video content, and a 30 page work book. You will finish this course feeling confident, energized, and armed with concrete information to help you refine your business systems. Plus the on-demand format lets you jump around to topics that are most relevant to you when you need them most   As you guys know by now, I'm a firm believer in working smarter, not harder, and this course is gonna help you streamline your business, whether you're product-based, or service-based business. Head over to tsbcvizcamp.com. That's TSBCbizcamp.com for more information. And for a limited time, our proof to product listeners will receive $50 off with promo code prooftoproduct.   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.

For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/nss2017part1 I recently was in New York for the National Stationery Show where myself and approximately 70 of our Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni were exhibiting.  And, I thought it would be fun to chat with a handful of exhibitors, everyone from first time exhibitors to seasoned pros.  This episode is part one of a two part special edition series and it features interviews with Stephanie from Dahila Press, Katie from The Good Twin, Shino and Ken from Fugu Fugu Press, Michelle from Meeschmosh, Denise from Friendly Fire Paper and Chelsea from Sugar Paper.  Enjoy!   ON TODAY’S EPISODE:   Stephanie Clarke from Dahlia Press (3rd year at NSS) [01:00] How the show has changed year over year for Stephanie. [02:00] Increased confidence that comes with exhibiting multiple years.[02:30] Being able to say no to things that aren’t the right fit for her business.[03:00] Licensing, custom projects and other opportunities that evolved being at NSS in 2017.[03:30] Making time to connect with industry colleagues and peers[04:00] Unexpected issues with shipping to the show and how she handled it Katie Wilson from The Good Twin (2nd year at NSS)[04:30] Recap of relationships and opportunities she experienced being at the show.[05:00] Thoughts on NSS moving to a lower level at Javits (we like it!)[06:00] Building on relationships with retailers and meeting buyers from big box stores [06:00] Potential licensing projects with Penguin and Random House [06:30] Connecting with industry colleagues at the show[07:00] Industry specific shows vs shows with wider range of vendors[07:30] Standing out amongst others in the industry Shino & Ken Charlson from Fugu Fugu Press  (10th year at NSS)[08:00] How the show has evolved over the last 10 years.[08:30] Reaffirming relationships with current accounts & growing the size of orders. [09:30] Benefits of using face time at the shows to get feedback on your products.[10:30] New accounts vs fostering relationships with current accounts.   [11:00] Jitters before you write that first order at a show.  [12:00] Trying new things with their line and feeling validated when people buy[12:30] Putting yourself and your work out into the world[13:00] Established companies still feel the jitters MIchelle LaRocca from Meeschmosh (3rd year at NSS)[13:30] Smooth sailing during set-up at the show[14:00] Other opportunities at the show: Licensing possibilities with Hallmark, Harpers[14:30] Benefits of being at a show Denise from Friendly Fire Paper (1st year at NSS)[15:00] First year at the show reached & exceeded her goals[15:30] Benefits of being at the show aside from sales [16:00] The unknowns of set-up went smoother than she expected[16:30] Rules change year to year; stay flexible and keep an open mind.[17:00] Meeting independent boutiques like Cursive and big box stores like Paper Source[18:00] Research, ask questions, don’t be afraid to reach out. Chelsea Shukov from SugarPaper Los Angeles (6th year at NSS)[18:30] Learning as they went when they first started selling wholesale and exhibiting.[20:00] Get your pricing right, do your research and know what the market will bear[20:30] Converting their Target customers into luxury planner customers[21:00] Differentiating yourself & maintaining a clear identity in your business[21:00] As a buyer she wants to see authentic work[22:00] How the show has evolved:  It’s tiny but mighty. KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   My confidence has grown in many ways - Stephanie Clarke, Dahlia Press   “I like to think that even if I’m in a sea of stationers, my stuff will stand out and fill a need for my retailers.” -Katie Wilson, The Good Twin   We reaffirm relationships by being at the show. Our buyers are growing with us. And we value that. -Ken Charlson, Fugu Fugu Press “Stay flexible and keep an open mind.” -Denise, Friendly Fire Paper “Shipping product that is not making you any money, is not doing you any favors.  You’re working for free.” - Chelsea Shukov, Sugar Paper   “Maintain a clear identity in your business” -Chelsea Shukov, Sugar Paper   INSTAGRAM HANDLES -- Tell them you heard them on Proof to Product! Dahla Press The Good Twin Fugu Fugu Press Meeschmosh Friendly Fire Paper Sugar Paper   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Interested in learning more about launching or refining a wholesale line or exhibiting at trade shows?  Join us for our next Paper Camp conference in Los Angeles. Get more details and register at www.tradeshowcamp.com/papercamp   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.

Welcome to the third episode of the Heart + Hustle podcast. We're so excited to be talking with our friend Melissa of Jelly Design Studio and A Design Geek. We're talking about what it's like to work with our spouse, making business decisions, home-work life, and maybe (a little) too much fandom talk. Enjoy! Melissa: http://www.jellydesignstudio.com/ | http://www.adesigngeek.com/ | https://twitter.com/blushandjelly Melissa and Nick's Home Office: http://www.blushandjelly.com/blog/2014/04/jelly-design-studio-office-tour.html Rifle Paper Co Calendar: https://riflepaperco.com/shop/calendars/2016-coffee-and-tea-kitchen-wall-calendar/ Sugar Paper for Target: http://www.target.com/p/sugar-paper-planner-2016-weekly-monthly-5x8/-/A-50325913#prodSlot=medium_1_9 A Design Geek BB-8 Poster: http://www.adesigngeek.com/minimalist-star-wars-art-poster-of-bb8/ Meet the hosts: Angelica Yarde (twitter.com/studio404design) and Charisma Moran (twitter.com/charismamoran) Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/hearthustlepod and Instagram instagramcom/heartandhustlepodcast!

Chelsea Shukov is a designer and the CEO of Sugar Paper, a high-end letterpress and stationary company. A mother of two who has built the company from scratch, she asks the question 'Is being a working mom worth it?'