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Episode 26: How to Create Focus in your Business

In this episode, Megan talks about ways on how to create focuson your business. She lists down her ways on how she does eachitem.    "By being all over the place, nothing gets done." 1. BATCHING - compresses everything - You can focus on one thing that needs to be done. 2. THREE TASKS - Create focus by limiting the amount of things you need todo - Do three tasks a day that can only be done with you. 3. CHUNK OUT YOUR TIME - Create a schedule helps you from getting distracted. 4. B...

Episode 25: How to run successful ad campaigns on Facebook and Pinterest

In this episode, Megan talks about Facebook and Pinterest ads and how to manage them.    Two Schools of Thought on  Advertising: 1. Spend money to make money. 2. Don't need ads if you can got time.    Things Discussed: Facebook Ads are good for learning.  - Pay for traffic to your website rather than to your fan page.  - Create ads to engage audience on your fan page.  - Import your mailing list into your fan page.    Pinterest Ads  - Pay for traffic to your website.  - Fi...

Episode 24: How to Create a Successful Work Environment in your Home

In this episode, Megan talks about learning to create a working business environment from your home. Tips: 1. CREATE A SCHEDULE - but don’t overload yourself. - list 3 tasks per day - write it out, don't keep it in your head - chunk out your schedule 2. SEPARATE YOUR WORKSPACE - leave your workspace out of your bedroom - this will help you focus 3. SET QUANTIFYING GOALS - make your goals attainable-ish - this takes you out of your comfort zone - push yourself 4. WORK VS. PLAY - ...

Episode 23: Growing your email list without discounts with Tim Paige of LeadPages leadpages.net

Today, we have Tim Paige of Lead Pages talking about how to grow your mailing list. Lead Pages help you grow the mailing list. In this episode, we discover the value of having a mailing list.   Things discussed: - the value of a mailing list - Lead magnets - Lead digits   Tips: - Having an email list give you opportunity to go to your customers.  - Knowing where your customers are finding you will determine the technical thing to do to get them into your mailing list.  - Start creating ...

Episode 22: What's Important In your Business

Episode 22: Megan talks about Making sure you are paying attention to what's important in your business - How to give value to your product - How to improve your sales without a sale   Things I discussed: - figure out your price and stick to it - set an advertising budget - simple hacks to creating an ad campaign   ConvertKit - http://mbsy.co/convertkit/21045632 PRICR - handmadebrooklyn.com/pricr Perfect Product Launch Webinar - handmadebrooklyn.com/webinar LeadPages Facebook A...

Episode 21: Talking About MVPs or Minimum Viable Products

In this episode, Megan discusses the steps you need to create a minimum viable product, or MVP, and why it's crucial to your business   - why you should create a MVP - how you can create a MVP   Things I discussed:   - 30 Day Challenge - Product launch - Steps in pre product launch   Sign up for the 30 day challenge! http://handmadebrooklyn.com/30daychallenge   Sponsor: Shopify   Connect with Me Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 20: I've decided to close my business

In this episode, Megan talks about her decision in closing the business   - How she came about with the decision - What factors to consider in closing a business - What to do when closing your business   Things discussed: - hints that tell you, you need to stop and close the business - how to go about it - Beautybizpro.com    Connect with Me Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 19: Interview with Callie Sitek about Investing in Yourself

In this episode, Megan talks with Callie Sitek of thesmartkeep.com about investing in yourself   - Why you should invest in yourself - How it will help you and your business   Things we discussed: - Investing in a course  - Investing in a coach  - Making sure your investments pay for itself - Getting help with tasks need to be done    Connect with Me Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 18: Learning about the Perfect Product Copy Course

In this episode, Megan talks about the Perfect Product Copy Course   - Why having the perfect product copy is important for your business - How it will help you product copy can help you tell your story with customers - Why you should take the Perfect Product Copy Course   Things I discussed: - Product copy - Perfect Product Copy Course early registration   Sponsor: Shopify   Connect with Me Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 17: Niche Marketing: Why you don't want to be a prom queen

In this episode you will learn: -How to geek out and not market like a prom queen -How to find your nerds and how to market your product to them -Who you need to market to Things I Discussed -Schoola -Perfect Product Copy Email Course -Nerd Marketing workbook Connect with Me -Website -Facebook -Twitter -Instagram -Pinterest

Episode 16: Rethinking your e-commerce site goals

Episode 16: Rethinking your e-commerce site goals   In this episode you will learn: -Rethinking your e-commerce site as not the end of the road, but as part of a cycle of customer engagement -How to make a cycle to make your customers keep coming back to your site -How to maximize your site to be more than just e-commerce -Ways to offer value that arent just about ecommerce Things I discussed: -Bruce Baker CD -Amazon -Ecommerce hacks Connect with Me Website Facebook Twitter In...

Episode 15: Why You Need to Be on Periscope if You're Selling Products

Episode 14: Why You Need to Have a Mailing List

In this episode Megan discusses the importance of having a newsletter and mailing list.       In this episode you will learn: How to build a mailing list What to send to your mailing list How often you need to send newsletter to your mailing list Things I Discussed Newsletter and Mailing List Mailing List Ideas Free Download Connect with Me Website  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 13: How a Business Coach Can and Can't Help You with Marcia Twenter

In this episode, Megan interviewed Marcia Twenter, a certified business coach, to learn more about business coaching.     In this episode you will learn:   How to find a business coach When is the right time to hire a coach The difference between a coach and a consultant Thing I Discussed Business Coaching Connect with Me Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Episode 12: Why You Need to Have a Blog

In this episode Megan discusses the critical reasons that having your own website with a blog is so important, and how it will put you ahead of the competition.   In this episode you will learn: Why you're not in control of your own business if you're on a third party platform How Google will love you more than your competition if you're blogging The "Know. Like. Trust." factor of business and how it can help you succeed! Things I Discussed How To Make a Blog BlueHost Connect wit...

HBK Episode 011: 52 goals in 2016

Episode 010: Should you work with celebrity gifting suites?

  In this episode I discuss the ins and outs of working with services that give gift bags to celebrities and my opinions on if it's worth it or not.    In this episode you will learn: Are celebrity gift bags a worthwhile way to market your brand? What can you expect to pay to be featured? What will you be up against? Have you worked with a gifting suite in the past? Leave a comment and let me know your experience!

HBK 009: Working with Flash Sale Sites

In this episode Megan discusses the ins and outs of setting your brand up to work with flash sale sites and answers questions like: Is the money any good? What happens when a sale goes live?  And the one thing to keep in mind when doing multiple sales.   Check out the website for more information on Handmade Brooklyn http://www.handmadebrooklyn.com

HBK 008: Q and A with Megan

In this episode I take questions from my social media on: My routine Where I find my drive Are trade shows worth it?   and more!   Check out the website for more info on Handmade Brooklyn: http://www.handmadebrooklyn.com

HBK 007: Working with Subscription Boxes

Subscription boxes are popping up for almost every product, in almost every niche. Are they worth it for your brand? In this episode, Megan does a quick runover of her experiences in working with subscription boxes and what to avoid when working with boxes.

HBK 006: Should you take on custom work? (With special guest, Laura Fisk of Fisk and Fern!)

Deciding on whether or not to take on custom work in your business can be a harrowing decision, as it can take you on a route you never expected! In this episode I chat with my special guest host Laura Fisk about the challenges of custom work in both of our industries and ways to make sure you and the client are protected. 

HBK 005: When it's time to outsource (and why you should pay yourself!)

Taking the time to pay yourself can be a hard hurdle to overcome! In this episode I discuss the ways I found to give myself a paycheck, even when there weren't any dollars in the bank!    I also discuss the ways in which outsourcing can bring you more income, even when it feels like you don't have the money to bring someone else on.    Show notes: http://www.handmadebrooklyn.com/episode005

HBK 004: Getting over fear of failure...and my own failures!

HBK 003: Mid year goals

Ep 002: Building a health coaching business with Jackie Damp

In this episode I interview Jackie Damp, professional trainer and coach about how to be a health coach, and her road to success as a business owner and mom!

001 Branding and Hello!

In this episode you will learn: Who I am (hi!) What all goes into creating a brand strategy Why you should create a brand strategy Should you "live your brand?"