Podcast appearances and mentions of wendy downs

Bri Conley is the founder of No. 14 Boutique in Lawrenceville, one of the few shops bucking the trend of “The Death of Retail”.   How?   By establishing great relationships with clients, staying on top of fashion trends to offer a distinct selection, and masterfully utilizing Snapchat and Instagram to create demand.   In this conversation, Brianne explains how she used Snapchat & Instagram stories to drive demand, what she felt like the market was missing when she opened her store, and how she’s blending ecommerce with in-store experience.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Bri’s Challenge; Show up in person to get what you want.   Connect with Bri Bri’s Instagram No. 14’s Instagram Facebook Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 295 with Nisha Blackwell where we discuss her handmade bowties business and episode 305 with Wendy Downs where we explore the blending of ecommerce and physical retail. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Eight years ago, 100,000s of people died in the Haitian earthquake. Many people donated money, but Ian Rosenberger was compelled to do more.   Ian co-founded Thread International, which has shipped nearly 200,000 lbs of recycled plastic out of Haiti to be processed into fabric. This has also created jobs for Haitian families and represents a forward thinking solution to issues of poverty..   Currently, the Thread Team is busy running a kickstarter campaign for a line of backpacks and other workweek essentials made with this important social mission.   We discuss traveling to Haiti, the doubts and stress that comes along with running a company, and the value of professional persistence.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Ian’s Challenge; Say Yes.   Connect with Ian LinkedIn Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out previous interviews with Thread investor Zach Malone, fellow sustainable fashion entrepreneur Nisha Blackwell, and handbag entrepreneur Wendy Downs.   Mentioned God Grew Tired of Us   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Wendy Downs, the woman behind the accessory brand Moop. Designed and fully manufactured, from start to finish, in their downtown Pittsburgh studio, Moop bags are handmade from waxed canvas and leather and are the epitome of small batch manufacturing done right. Wendy talks about how she evolved her brand from a small Etsy shop where she made one bag at a time, to the powerhouse company it is today, by creating and implementing systems without sacrificing an ounce of the attention to detail and gorgeous quality that her customers are used to. She talks about her business model, her marketing strategies and how she practices “conscientious decision making” on the regular. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

Wendy Downs is an artist who learned to be an entrepreneur. Her company, Moop, was founded in 2007 in western Massachusetts. She has since moved to Pittsburgh, where her small team design and manufactures every waxed canvas bag.   In a 35-minute conversation, we cover her expertise in e-commerce, design, small batch manufacturing, and textile manufacturing.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Wendy’s Challenge; Find the thing you love and exercise it.   Connect with Wendy Instagram Facebook Twitter Website   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram   If you liked this interview, check out episode 295 with Nisha Blackwell where we discuss making bow ties by hand, reusing fabric, and learning to market on Instagram. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Wendy Downs founded Moop in early 2007.  Moop specializes in waxed canvas bags for men and women. Every bag is designed and manufactured, start to finish, in her Pittsburgh studio.  She spends her days designing and manufacturing bags, talking about tiny business and the importance of making things from scratch.