Most of the makers that I work with come at their work from a creative perspective rather than from a business perspective. And that can be an intrinsically beautiful thing as you push the edge of your work and continue to innovate. But that approach can simultaneously hamstring a growing brand. The desire…
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Meet the Maker – Chatti Brown of Remy & Rose
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Chatti Brown, the smart, driven and creative entrepreneur behind beautifully-branded soap company Remy & Rose! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Chatti: I started making soaps in 2009 but never thought about running my own…
Meet the Maker – Jennifer Heynen of Jennifer Jangles
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jennifer Heynen, the self-described “maker of happy things” and business-savvy creative behind Jennifer Jangles! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jennifer: I was designing floral arrangements for corporate parties, hotels and other businesses. It became…
Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater! How to Handle Copyright Infringement
I’m a lucky girl: each month, I get to play with some of the coolest emerging creative brands on the planet in my LBU Alumni Coaching Community. It’s an eclectic mix of stationery, apothecary, apparel, and gift companies and we work together every single day to forge a network of support, answer questions and…
Meet the Maker – Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Polka & Bloom
Today in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Carina Envoldsen-Harris, the creative genius and business maven behind contemporary folk embroidery brand Polka & Bloom! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Carina: The company I worked for went bust in late 2008 and I found myself without…