I’m excited to announce the April selection for the Indie Business Book Club: Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy by Mark Batterson. This insightful book explores one of the most obvious realities: the best things in life happen gradually, then suddenly. You’ve heard of an “overnight success,”…
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I’m excited to announce the March selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. This powerful book will help us explore how hosting brand gatherings can transform the way you serve your target customers, and how you can use the events you…
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Welcome to Episode 100 of the Indie Business Podcast! On this episode, you’ll meet Hannah Hon of Ruministics in St. Louis, Missouri. Do you remember the blockbuster film The Perfect Storm? Today’s guest, Hannah Hon, describes her entrepreneurial journey as the perfect storm convergence of fragrance, creativity, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Hannah and I…
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I’m excited to announce the February selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom. The longer I’m in business, the more persuaded I am that if money is the main reason you are in business, it will also be the…
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We are excited to introduce you to Allison Deglomine, founder and CEO of of Resonance Perfumery, our 1Q 2026 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipient. Resonance Perfumery is a small-batch fragrance studio in Mariposa, California that creates natural perfumes and aromatic mists to support emotional well-being, presence, and daily self-care. Each offering is crafted by hand…
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As I prepare to turn the page from 2025 to 2026, I am both reflective and intentional. There will be much to do and share in the New Year, but before we get there. I am pausing for a moment to review, assess, and celebrate the past 365 days. What you see here is an…
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One of my favorite personal development truth bombs, attributed to Jim Rohn, is that you either design your life or you tolerate it. What a great illustration of how to live a life you can truly enjoy. In my experience, the more intentionally I design my days, the more I enjoy my life. When I…
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The all-new 2026 Indie Business Network Entrepreneur Member Badge has arrived, and it’s ready to shine. This badge instantly signals to customers, clients, members, and professional colleagues that your IBN membership is current and that your business is part of a trusted, thriving entrepreneurial community. Showcase it proudly on your website, across your social media,…
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Step into an exciting new season of learning, creativity and inspired growth. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Classes + Workshops Edition highlights a curated selection of hands-on experiences, expert-led trainings, and skill-building opportunities crafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. Whether you’re gifting knowledge, encouraging a new passion, or investing in…
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Warm light, cozy corners, and thoughtful details, the holidays begin at home. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Home Edition features a beautifully curated collection of artisan-made pieces crafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. From cozy textiles to thoughtful home accents and fragrant touches that elevate any space, each item brings…
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Step into a season filled with cozy comforts and elevated self-care moments. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Bath + Body Edition brings together a beautifully curated selection of handcrafted scrubs, butters, serums, soaks, and soothing essentials made by Indie Business Network members across the country. From nourishing botanicals to fragrant oils, every product…
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Welcome to the season of warmth, wonder, and cozy comforts. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Home Fragrance Edition brings together a curated collection of candles, diffusers, room sprays, and scent-filled treasures handcrafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. Each item is designed to fill your home with inviting aromas that spark…
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I’m excited to announce the December selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham. If you could reverse a few of the mindless business decisions you’ve made over the years without thinking things through, you’d likely be leading a very different business, right? Well, you’re smart, but that doesn’t…
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Step into a season of sharp scents, clean lines, and elevated grooming. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Men’s Edition showcases a refined lineup of handcrafted essentials made by IBN makers nationwide. From conditioning beard oils and classic colognes to luxe shaving balms, energizing body bars, and rugged fragrances. Each gift…
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Welcome to the season of scent and sophistication. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Fragrance Edition showcases a captivating collection of artisan-made perfumes and fragrance oils handcrafted by our talented members. These are not your run-of-the-mill, mass-produced bottles of cheaply scented colored droplets of water. Far from it. (We wouldn’t do…
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