This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jason, the bearded, peanut-butter-loving creative behind Burton & Levy! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jason: My inspiration was this question: “Can I be an effective boss and community leader?” I’ve been a maker, a teacher, and…
Announcing A BIG Win For One of Our Favorite Brands!
I’m doing-cartwheels-excited to share that our friend, Stacia Guzzo of Handcrafted Honey Bee is headed to NYC for Etsy’s “Open Call” event. Stacia was selected as one of 30 makers (out of 5,000+ entries!) in this nationwide competition and she’s in the Big Apple prepping as I type this. I’m particularly thrilled for Stacia…
The Magical Mystery of Volume Discounts
I’ve fielded this question not once, but twice, in the past few days, so I’m taking that as a cue from the Universe that you, too, might be mulling over how to calculate volume discounts. Here’s my take. 50% is the customary and expected wholesale pricing structure. When an account orders in a quantity that…
Meet the Maker – Jen Kuroki of jen e ceramics
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jen Kuroki, the playfully creative and talented ceramic artist behind jen e ceramics! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jen: The company I was working for asked if I would transfer from Los Angeles to Chicago. I love…
Meet the Makers – Andie & Jason Moore of Andie’s Specialty Sweets
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Andie and Jason Moore, the decidedly wise, creative and sweet (pun intended) couple behind Andie’s Specialty Sweets! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Andie + Jason: In the winter of 2011, while still in our R&D stage,…