Proof to Product
Episodes
097 | Ilana Griffo on pivoting, hiring a licensing agent and rethinking failure
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Proof to Product! Today's guest is Ilana Griffo, an illustrator, designer, author, and Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni! L...
096 | Julie Richardson, Unblushing on rebranding to a new name and fresh look
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Friends, it's Tuesday! Which means we're back with another episode of Proof to Product, and this week I'm sitting down for a very fun interview wi...
095 | Amy Tan , Amy Tangerine on customer engagement, collaborations and her book, Craft a Life You Love.
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends! This week on Proof to Product I'm sitting down with Amy Tan, founder of the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine. I'm really excited...
094 | Emily Marks, Carina Paper Co on why discomfort can lead to personal growth & how she strategic plans for her business.
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a great episode in store for you - one that will definitely resonate with any of you who are hustling through a day job to fund your...
093 | Mary Phan, Very Mary Inspired on fears, pivots and growth through 10 years in business
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Friends! I can't wait for you to hear this week's episode with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Mary Phan. Mary owns a multi-faceted business which in...
092 | Paul Jarvis, Company of One on creating a minimalist business and knowing your "enough"
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Paul Jarvis, entrepreneur and author of the book Company of One: Why Staying small is the next big thing for business. I read this...
Special Edition | NSS / NY Now 2019 - Part 2
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're back with Part 2 of our NY Now and National Stationery Show recap! As you may have heard, NSS which was previously held in May, moved t...
Special Edition | NSS / NY Now 2019 - Part 1
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Friends! I just got back from NY Now and the National Stationery Show in New York where more than 39 Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni and speakers exhibi...
091 | Viola Sutanto, Maika Goods on building a team, time blocking and simplicity in business
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Viola Sutanto and she's here to tell us how she made the leap from solopreneur to serial creative entrepreneur, and how she succ...
090 | Part 2 - Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press and Briana Feola, Brainstorm on why bigger doesn't always mean better and communicating your core values to attract the right clients, customers and team members
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Part 2 of a two-part interview with Rachael Hetzel of Pistachio Press, and Briana Feola of Brainstorm. On Part 1, which was Episode 89, we ta...
089 | Part 1 - Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press and Briana Feola, Brainstorm on freedom versus stability, keeping up with the Joneses, overcoming FOMO
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm sitting down for a special two-part interview with two incredible entrepreneurs - Rachael Hetzel of Pistachio Press and Briana Feola of ...
088 | Zoe Scharf, Greetabl on email sequences, sales funnels and Facebook ads
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Zoë Scharf is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Greetabl, a totally unique gifting service that makes it fun and easy to send creative person...
087 | Part 2 - Natasha Case, Coolhaus on messaging and storytelling, why leadership and managing are different skills and why its good for entrepreneurs to dream big
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Case is the CEO of Coolhaus, a Los Angeles based ice cream company specializing in unique, sweet-meet-savory flavors. This is Part 2 of her in...
086 | Part 1 - Natasha Case, Coolhaus on launching with a minimum viable product and balancing data with intuition in product development
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Case is the CEO of Coolhaus, a Los Angeles based ice cream company specializing in unique, sweet-meet-savory flavors. The inspiration for Cool...
085 | Katie Hunt on the three seasons of business
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, friends! On this episode Katie Hunt is sharing the three phases of business that every business goes through - often multiple times....
From Katie Hunt | 6 things I wish for you as we finish 2018
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the holidays, the Proof to Product team and I will be taking a break. While we're gone, I want to encourage you to go back and listen ...
084 | Jennifer Morgan, A Fresh Bunch provides a licensing overview
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Morgan is the brains behind A Fresh Bunch, a creative licensing agency where designers and clients collaborate and create something big toget...
083 | Danni Hong, oh hello friend on exhibiting at craft shows, owning a brick & mortar store and her journey of scaling up & down to make her business fit her life
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Danni Hong is a designer, business owner, and lover of all things paper. She started oh, hello friend in 2008 and has been hustling ever since at craf...
082 | Part 2 - Sarah Parrott Bianculli, Parrott Design on hiring a team, managing multiple businesses and defining success
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Parrott is the founder of Parrott Design Studio and this is Part 2 of her interview. If you missed Part 1 which was Episode 81, I recommend yo...
081 | Part 1 - Sarah Parrott Bianculli, Parrott Design on shifting her business model, finding manufacturing partners and discontinuing product
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Parrott is the founder of Parrott Design Studio and I'm excited for you to hear her story. Parrott Design Studio is a letterpress studio in Seba...
080 | Christina Stembel, Farmgirl Flowers on how she has built a $23M business with $49k of her personal savings.
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Stemble is the founder of Farmgirl Flowers, which she started 7 years ago from her living room table. She invested $49,000 of her personal s...
Katie Hunt talking about tradeshows on Creative Biz Rebellion
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For our Thanksgiving break, we've lined up something special just for you. We'll be airing two episodes I recorded with my friends Kelly and Carolin...
Katie Hunt talking all things wholesale on Creative Biz Rebellion
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For our Thanksgiving break, we've lined up something special just for you. We'll be airing two episodes I recorded with my friends Kelly and Carolin...
079 | Alison Prince on how she leverages influencers to sell her products and why testing your product is the most important thing you can do in e-commerce.
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Prince is an e-commerce expert and a woman on a mission. She is a business-savvy determined woman who knows how to create something amazing out...
078 | Taylor Elliott, Taylor Elliott Designs on working with a fulfillment house and sales reps
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Elliott is the founder of Taylor Elliott Designs, a fun desk accessory and gift company. Taylor started this company as a side hustle while wor...
077 | Tanya Wheeless, Happy Grace on why she never wanted to be an entrepreneur and the value of investing in professional development
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC Alum, Tanya Wheeless is the founder of Happy Grace and author of three workbooks on soulful living. She has leveraged her decades of experience a...
076 | Kaye Putnam on building a strong brand and how she has created an independent location business.
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kaye Putnam is a psychology-driven brand strategist for entrepreneurs. Through work with hundreds of clients from global brands to solo business owner...
075 | Shelley Seguinot, I'm Inkpressed on shifting selling wholesale to licensing her art.
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Shelley Seguinot began her creative journey in 2013 when she opened I'm Inkpressed, a wholesale stationery company specializing in children...
074 | Elle Drouin, Styled Stock Society on using stock photography to streamline social media and why our products & services need to solve a problem
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elle Drouin is the founder of three businesses that she currently runs — wonderfelle MEDIA, Styled Stock Society and she's the human behind @mochian...
Special Edition | Reaching Wholesale Buyers
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp progr...
Special Edition | In the Trade Show Trenches
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp progr...
Special Edition | Product Development Strategies
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a special one in that we're bringing you a series of episodes that closely mirror what we teach during our our signature Paper Camp progr...
073 | Catherine Hildner, Kitty Meow Boutique on launching to wholesale
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Hildner is the founder of Kitty Meow Boutique, an online stationery show where you can peruse beautifully designed paper goods based on your...
072 | Danielle Spurge, The Merriweather Council on Etsy strategies and why its a good platform for young companies.
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Spurge is a maker and craft business consultant who loves iced lattes and pop music. Through her work at The Merriweather Council, Danielle t...
071 | Amber Rae on strategies for combating worry, fear and anxiety while infusing more wonder and creativity into our days
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sat down with Amber Rae, an author, artist and speaker. Her recent book, Choose Wonder Over Worry invites you to live your truth, befriend you...
Katie Hunt | Getting clear on what you need before you hire
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hunt shares why she pushed pause on replacing her operations manager earlier this year and why its important to get super clear on what your bus...
070 | Lillian Farag on licensing, collaborations and the growing pains of being an entrepreneur.
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lillian Farag is a free-form and free-spirited artist, with a love for all things playful and expressive. Pulling inspiration from colors found in lif...
From the Archives | Briana & Jason of Brainstorm on infusing personal interests into your creative work, using a strong brand to attract the right clients and why your business should always be in some state of transition.
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking the next two weeks off for an end of summer break. While we're gone, we're bringing you four of our most popular episodes pulled from the...
From the Archives | Heather Haynie & Dani Antol, Rock Paper Scissors on running a brick & mortar shop, dividing responsibilities and how they've overcome personal and business challenges together
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking the next two weeks off for an end of summer break. While we're gone, we're bringing you four of our most popular episodes pulled from the...
From the Archives | Erin Ozer, Knot & Bow on her humble beginnings, manufacturing challenges and the benefits of strategically and slowly adding members to your team
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking the next two weeks off for an end of summer break. While we're gone, we're bringing you four of our most popular episodes pulled from the...
From The Archives | Kristen Ley, Thimblepress on hiring from within, fostering a team environment, partnerships & collaborations and how she fell into business backwards.
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking the next two weeks off for an end of summer break. While we're gone, we're bringing you four of our most popular episodes pulled from the...
069 | Johnny & Joanna Galbraith, Letterfolk on reinventing the letter board market, thoughts on copy cats and how they leverage social media to nurture their customers and share their company story.
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny and Joanna are the husband-and-wife co-founders of Letterfolk, a contemporary American brand whose mission is to create meaningful products ins...
068 | Kate Woodrow, Present Perfect on how to find a literary agent and pitch your book to publishers
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Woodrow is the founder of Present Perfect, a full service literary agency serving clients from across the globe. Kate launched the agency in 2015...
067 | Don Hejny, Nerdwax on managing risk, running a debt free business and why success can sometimes lead to failure
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don Hejny is the inventor of Nerdwax, a wax based product that keeps your glasses in place. Nerdwax was launched on Kickstarter in 2014 and featured o...
066 | Brittney Lynn on PR strategies, building a brand story and how to gain visibility for your brand
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brittney Lynn a PR and marketing strategist who works with online entrepreneurs worldwide. She's also the host of Day in the Life podcast. Brittney h...
Katie Hunt | Identifying your core values
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During Episode 65 Katie Hunt sat down with Caroline Vasquez of Paloma's Nest and the topics of having a brand story and establish core values for the ...
065 | Caroline Vásquez, Paloma's Nest on staying true to your brand story and why it is important to know who your customer is.
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC Alum, Caroline Vasquez is the founder of Paloma's Nest, a family-run business, founded in 2007, that creates timeless, heirloom-quality pieces an...
Katie Hunt | When to say yes, and when to say no.
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've been thinking a lot about boundaries, particularly as it relates to what I say yes to and what I say no to in both my personal and business li...
064 | Rosie O'Neill, Sugarfina on creating boundaries, scaling and infusing your core values in hiring.
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie O'Neill is the co-founder of Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique that features the finest sweets from artisan candy makers around the world. Rosi...
Katie Hunt | Your products aren't for everyone. And, that's ok.
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk on the internet about knowing your ideal customer, but a lot of it doesn't resonate with me. Maybe you feel this way too? On ...
063 | Mary Bruno, Bruno Press on growth through hard work, managing critics and knowing our ideal customer
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Bruno is the owner of Bruno Press, a printer, artist, and advocate for her local creative community. She grew up in a small town in central Minne...
Katie Hunt | Search Engine Optimization vs Conversion Rate Optimization
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this mini episode, Katie Hunt reiterates something Brice McBeth of Reap marketing talked about on Episode 62 of Proof to Product — the difference...
062 | Brice McBeth, Reap Marketing on how his digital marketing agency built a company that sold salon chairs and optimized its e-commerce conversions by over 950%.
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brice McBeth is the founder of Reap Marketing, the only digital agency that hired itself to build an e-commerce business and optimize its own conversa...
Katie Hunt | How to create a wholesale resource page
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp dives deeper into how to create a wholesale resource section on your website, something she and Rhonda Wa...
061 | Rhonda Warren, Color Box Design & Letterpress on how word of mouth referrals make up almost 70% of her business, why she'll never give up custom work and how she knew it was time to hire a team.
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rhonda Warren is the owner of Color Box Design & Letterpress, a letterpress studio located in Dallas Texas. Rhonda has a multi-faceted business. She ...
Katie Hunt | Choose your manufacturing partners wisely
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie talks about the importance of building relationships with your manufacturing partners. She shares some of her own experiences, fears and misst...
060 | Ronnie Williams, DeFrance Printing on ways to save money on printing costs, common mistakes people make in their file set-up, and why its important to build relationships with your manufacturing partners.
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie Williams is the owner of DeFrance Printing, which is a full-service commercial print shop located in Southern California. Ronnie grew up in the...
059 | Suann Song, Appointed on launching a brand through Kickstarter, the process for redesigning her website and why fresh products are at the core of a successful product based business
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Suann Song is a graphic designer and founder of Appointed, an American-made brand of carefully designed desktop products that make utility look luxuri...
Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 3
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with our third and final National Stationery show recap. Today you'll hear from four of our Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni. We talk about sharin...
Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 2
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back with Part 2 of our National Stationery Show recap. Today you'll hear from three of our TSBC alumni about what went well at the show for the...
Special Edition | 2018 National Stationery Show Recap - Part 1
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I recently was in New York for the National Stationery Show where approximately 55 of our Tradeshow Bootcamp alumni were exhibiting. And, I thought it...
058 | Chelsea Sonksen, Boss Ladies Magazine on layering in new products and services, working towards a freedom business model and why making a good first impression is so important.
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Sonksen is the founder and Editor in Chief of Bossladies, a movement that began with a print magazine in 2016 and has grown into a vibrant in-...
057 | Christine Miller, Bundle Design on turning her hobby into a business, lessons learned from the National Stationery Show and how exhibiting at NSS opened the door to working with Paper Source
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Christine Miller is the creator and designer of Bundle Design — home to cheerful, cheeky greeting cards, balloons, party supplies and Goo...
056 | Kelly Parker Smith, Hello World Paper Co. on prioritizing profitable projects, setting boundaries to protect our time and three strategies for enhancing your Etsy shop
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Parker Smith is a multi-talented business owner and creative artist. Kelly is a rubber stamp designer and manufacturer living just outside St. L...
055 | Lisa Sarmento, Tiramisu Paperie on 'entrepreneurial gardening', fast paced growth and what she skimped and splurged on at her first wholesale trade show
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Lisa Sarmento is the owner of Tiramisu Paperie a sassy brand located in Nashville that sells greeting cards, gift wrap, pencils and other g...
054 | Jessica McSweeney, Little Well Paper Co. on shifting from a service based business to a product based business and why relationships are critical in business
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica McSweeney is the owner of Little Well Paper Co, a letterpress greeting card company aimed at celebrating and deepening the connections between...
053 | Megan Auman on product photography and leveraging Pinterest for sales
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Auman is a designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for art, commerce, and vis...
Katie Hunt, TSBC on why she needed to refocus her priorities and how she did it
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Katie shares how she overextended herself in 2016 and how it caused her to refocus her priorities and make some difficult decisions a...
052 | Lichia Liu, Gotamago on pursuing her passion, building a team and creating systems and why she thinks it is important to jump before you feel ready
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lichia Liu is the founder and creative director of Gotamago, a stationery & gifts brand based in Toronto, Canada. A self-taught illustrator, Lichia to...
051 | Kim Burks, Ramona & Ruth on changing her business name, growing her wholesale program and how reps have enhanced her business
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Kim Burks is the founder of Ramona & Ruth is a boutique letterpress studio located in Omaha, Nebraska. Kim started Ramona & Ruth in 2009 wi...
050 | Zoe Scharf, Greetabl on chasing wholesale, identifying core customers and how angel investing fueled their business growth
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum Zoe Scarf is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer at Greetabl–a personal and easy way to make your friends feel super loved. If you're ...
049 | Emily Thompson, Being Boss on why being boss requires vision and hustle, the importance of setting boundaries and being open to saying yes to the right opportunities
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Thompson is an author, educator and web designer. She's the founder of Indie Shopography and co-host of the Being Boss podcast, where she insp...
048 | Laura Hooper Leader & Alyssa Bobbett, Laura Hooper Calligraphy on diversifying income, pricing custom projects and engaging with their 318k instagram followers
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC Alums Laura Hooper Leader and Alyssa Bobbett of Laura Hooper Calligraphy have served clients with hand calligraphy and stationery needs for weddi...
047 | Autumn Witt Boyd on understanding, protecting and enforcing your copyright and trademark rights
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Autumn Witt Boyd, an attorney who specializes in helping ambitious entrepreneurs reach their big goals faster and smarter — guiding them as the...
046 | Richele Silva, Richie Designs on leveraging past work experiences and the benefits of growing our businesses slow and steadily
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richele Silva is the founder of Richie Designs, a boutique design and letterpress studio located in Long Beach, California. Richele is an art director...
Katie Hunt | 3 things I learned from selling girl scout cookies
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hunt, Founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp and Host of Proof to Product shares three important business lessons that her daughter used to sell Girl Sco...
045 | Caroline Hull, Caroline Creates on pivoting, taking breaks in business and how our past experiences shape who we are today
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum Caroline Hull is the founder of Caroline Creates. A designer and owner, Caroline has a background in music and was actually a ballet dance...
044 | Heather Haynie & Dani Antol, Rock Paper Scissors on running a brick & mortar shop, dividing responsibilities and how they've overcome personal and business challenges together
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Haynie and Dani Antol are the owners of Rock Paper Scissors, a custom invitation and paper goods shop in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rock Paper...
043 | Renee Griffith, HeartSwell Co on changing her business name, finding a voice within your brand and why she scraped her product line and started anew
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Renee Griffith, the founder of HeartSwell, designs and creates her products using her original hand lettering style, incorporating patterns, colors an...
042 | Beth Penn, Bneato Bar on misconceptions around clutter, tips for tidying and the benefits of decluttering your home and business life
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Penn is a professional organizer, speaker and life hacker. She is the founder of Bneato Bar, a professional organizing service whose clients rang...
041 | Melanie Karlins, Grey Moggie on retail craft markets, overcoming creative blocks and redefining success for different seasons in life
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Melanie Karlins of Grey Moggie started letterpress printing in 2008 as a creative outlet while she was in law school, and later taught lett...
040 | Rebekah Tennis, Wild Ink Press on responsiveness, reliability and how she pitches wholesale buyers
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rebekah Tennis is the founder of Wild Ink Press, a letterpress studio and retail storefront located in northern California. Rebekah started Wild Ink P...
039 | Nicole Block, The Nic Studio & Tyles on how her life inspires her work, benefits of getting a workspace outside of her home and challenges she faced when creating a new product category
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Block is the owner of The Nic Studio a stationery, design and illustration studio. She's also the founder of Tyles, which is a line of sophis...
From the Archives | Katie Wilson, The Good Twin on trendsetting, sticking to your core values and the importance of slow sustainable growth
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays friends! This episode with Katie Wilson of The Good Twin is a crowd favorite and I'm so excited for you to listen to it again! Ka...
From the Archives | Tonya Dalton, inkWELL Press on systems, automations and prioritizing your home and business life
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays friends! You may want to relisten to this episode with Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press twice! Seriously. Tonya is the queen of prod...
From the Archives | Jen Gotch, Ban.do on building and leveraging a strong brand, the importance of self-reflection at all phases of business and how she built Ban.do into the lifestyle brand it is today
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ins...
From the Archives | Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary on sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays friends! I'm so excited to reshare this episode with Kimberley Yurkiewicz with you. Not only is this one of our most downloaded epi...
038 | Erin Dollar, Cotton & Flax on navigating licensing partnerships
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Dollar, the owner of Cotton & Flax is an artist and textile designer, focused on creating home goods and bold surface pattern designs. Her backgr...
037 | Sarah Edmonds and Tammy Lawrence, Banquet Atelier & Workshop on taking risks with new products, letting passion steer business decisions and why this Canadian company exhibits at U.S. based wholesale shows
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Edmonds and Tammy Lawrence are the owners of Banquet Atelier & Workshop, a Vancouver-based design studio. All of Tammy and Sarah's products ar...
036 | Cara Underwood, Underwood Letterpress on outsourcing manufacturing, building relationships and living life with no regrets
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cara Underwood is the owner of Underwood Letterpress which is a lifestyle brand offering custom work and stationery & gift products to the wholesale a...
035 | Gia Graham, Betsywhite Stationery on Pinterest, faking it until you make it and why she chose to discontinue her wholesale line
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gia Graham is the founder of Betsywhite Stationery. Gia started her first stationery business in 2005 and has been undergone major transitions over th...
034 | Adam Smith, Life is Funny Press on pursuing entrepreneurship, juggling family & business and why it's important to not force yourself into creative work that doesn't feel right.
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 bef...
033 | Samantha Barsky, Noteify on sourcing new manufacturing partners, leveraging passive income streams, and starting small when branching into new products
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2010, Samantha Barsky, the founder of Note•ify has combined her love of travel, photography, and entrepreneurship into making paper and textil...
032 | Jeanette Champion-Fanning, Sweet Perversion on gaining momentum in business, running a debt-free company and owning our mistakes
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
TSBC alum, Jeanette Champion-Fanning is the founder of Sweet Perversion a quick witted line of stationery and gift products. Jeanette got her start on...
031 | Heather Lins, Heather Lins Home on licensing opportunities, pitching the press and how being busy doesn't always equate to being productive
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Lins is the founder of Heather Lins Home, a textile and home goods business. Heather comes from a design background and has a fascinating stor...
Katie Hunt, TSBC on camaraderie not competition
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp on why she chose to share her business experiences and resources with her 'competitors' and the importance o...
030 | Kyle Durrie, Power and Light Press on tradeshows, transitions and how she raised $80,000 for Planned Parenthood
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Durrie is the founder of Power and Light Press, a ship-shape letterpress print shop built to handle all of life's messy emotions. On today's ep...
029 | Sean McCabe, SeanWes on getting unstuck in your business, the power of masterminds and overlapping a day job and a side hustle.
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McCabe is the author of Overlap: Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job. He has helped tens of thousands of students with his courses on ...
028 | Mary Beth Storjohann, Workable Wealth on money misconceptions, financial accountability and why you need to know your numbers
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Beth Storjohann of Workable Wealth is an author, financial planner and accountability coach working to help clients in their 20s-40s make smart...
026 | Tonya Dalton, inkWELL Press on systems, automations and prioritizing your home and business life.
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Dalton is the owner of Inkwell Press and host of Productivity Paradox. Tonya is a productivity expert who believes that too many women feel over...