Thorpe Creative
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Welcome to the Thorpe Creative podcast hosted by promotional product distributor, real estate agent, entrepreneur, Billy Thorpe. On this show, I "talk shop" with a variety of entrepreneurs and business owners from start-up stories to winning strategies.
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Episodes
Can You Make Money Podcasting?
October 09, 2020 18:16 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this episode, I'll break down a couple of podcasting monetization strategies. Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/thorpecreative
Comedy Business with Ryan Niemiller
September 02, 2020 03:55 - 34 minutes - 80.1 MBRyan Niemiller is a stand-up comedian and co-host of the podcast “The Cafeteria." Connect with Ryan Niemiller: https://www.cripplethreat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cripplethreat8/ https://twitter.com/CrippleThreat8 https://www.facebook.com/cripplethreat8 Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/thorpecreative
How to build your list with Dan Ashendorf
August 23, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this episode, Dan Ashendorf shares his entrepreneur story along with how he continually builds a relationship with his customers via email to create a residual revenue stream. He shares some tips and tricks of how you can do that as well. Follow Dan: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcyBexp6EXAJa9Mkk72v4Rg Instagram: @danashendorf1 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qv3YfZqRqnKlkcjwil2Q0 🔴 My Gear List: Audio FetHead https://a...
Online Store VS. eBay and Amazon
August 19, 2020 19:34 - 19 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, I share my thoughts about selling on your own online store vs. bigger market places such as eBay and Amazon. 🔴 My Gear List: Audio FetHead https://amzn.to/30y2Jrv Focusrite 2i2 https://amzn.to/3dYk2Wm Yamaha MG10XU https://amzn.to/3hlMfIJ ATR 2100x https://amzn.to/3cTXJjd Rode Pod Mic: https://amzn.to/2zZQVTR Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3fk1lNm Video Canon EOS RP https://amzn.to/2YsUYjU Canon 16-35mm https://amzn.to/31eeofq Canon 5mm https://amzn.to/2Yw3nEw 🔴 Subscribe f...
Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome?
August 12, 2020 17:34 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBIn this episode, I discuss the Impostor syndrome and how to leverage it for your benefit.
Side Money Project: How to get more traffic to your ebay listings
July 24, 2020 17:12 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBAfter selling over $25,000 in the last 90 days on eBay I've learned a few tips and tricks to get more traffic on your eBay listings and I share them in this episode!
Side Money Project: Introduction to Affiliate Marketing
July 05, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, I can continue my Side Money Project series by introducing you to affiliate marketing. Yep, you can get paid to share links. Crazy, I know! 🔴 My Gear List: Audio FetHead https://amzn.to/30y2Jrv Focusrite 2i2 https://amzn.to/3dYk2Wm Yamaha MG10XU https://amzn.to/3hlMfIJ ATR 2100x https://amzn.to/3cTXJjd Rode Pod Mic: https://amzn.to/2zZQVTR Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3fk1lNm Video Canon EOS RP https://amzn.to/2YsUYjU Canon 16-35mm https://amzn.to/31eeofq ...
Side Money Project: It's ok to be trashy...sometimes.
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 19 MBIt's important to keep your head on a swivel when looking for stuff to resell for a profit. I found a free item in my neighborhood and sold it for a $30 profit! Learn more about finding treasures in the trash!
Side Money Project: Retail Arbitrage
June 29, 2020 17:20 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode, I introduce a new series called the Side Money Project. I will share tips and tricks I've learned along the way on how to make side money while continuing your full-time job.
Lessons I've Learned in Selling Over 1,600 Products in 30 Days
May 29, 2020 17:29 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MBIn this episode, I share my personal journey of "pivoting" my business during a pandemic and moving over 1,600 products in 30 days.
6 Steps to Launching A Podcast
May 19, 2020 01:16 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, I dive into 6 steps to launch your podcast today (or at least this week)! #1 Develop Your Concept #2 Purchase Your Equipment #3 Record Your Content #4 Edit as Necessary #5 Find a Hosting Company #6 Syndicate
Daily Habits of a Successful Entrepreneur
May 06, 2020 21:33 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBJoshua Lopez of Main Avenue Printing dives into how he created daily habits that positively affected his productivity, health, and mental well being. He also shares how he is combating COVID-19 in his business by helping other businesses. Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/thorpecreative
5 weeks without making a $1 to selling a product 180 times on Ebay in 48hrs
April 22, 2020 03:20 - 30 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this episode, I share my personal five-week journey of navigating COVID-19 in business. I went from $10,000 in canceled orders on day 1 and no sales for 5 weeks to finding a product to sell online and have sold over 180 in just 48hrs. You can cry, you just can't quit!
How to buy and flip (anything) with Todd Buchanan
April 15, 2020 07:38 - 50 minutes - 116 MBNeed a side hustle or a main hustle? In this episode, Todd Buchanan gives us some strategy on how to buy bulk retail at a huge discount and shares how he made nearly $50,000 on one machine.
Should You Start A Podcast For Your Business?
April 07, 2020 03:08 - 27 minutes - 87.5 MBIn this episode, I dive into the question I get asked a lot these days. "Should I start a podcast for my business." I share my experience and give you some ideas along the way.
Subscription-Based Business with Dr. Brad Walter
April 01, 2020 16:01 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBDr. Brad of Live Free Chiropractic shares his story of being an innovator/disrupter in the chiropractic industry by introducing a subscription-based model along with some great advice about building your community over making your next sale.
Leadership and Team Building with Keesha Starr
March 24, 2020 04:29 - 51 minutes - 95.4 MBFor over 25 years Keesha Starr has been leading teams in everything from the non-profit to the corporate sector. Building teams, strengthening leaders and helping companies move to a mission mindset, founded in mutual trust, has been a constant theme in everything she does.
How to Launch a Successful Product with Chris Meade of CROSSNET
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBChris Meade Co-Founder and CRO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game, shares how CROSSNET went from a brainstorm session to generating $2.5 million in their first year of sales and landed in all the big retail stores.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Bryce Pharmer of Metanoia Fitness
March 10, 2020 04:23 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBBryce is the founder and personal trainer at Metanoia Fitness. She shares her journey as a new but effective entrepreneur in the area of fitness. Her clients and friends are seeing amazing results from weight loss to better eyesight. Enjoy this inspiring story.
No Bills For A Year and $100,000 In The Bank...
March 03, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBLet's talk side hustles, entrepreneurship, and what if someone offered to pay your bills for a year and give you $100,000.
Patrick Stoy (home mortgages, BRRRR, investing)
February 25, 2020 11:34 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBPatrick Stoy is the Founder and President of MC Mortgage Group, a multi-branch mortgage brokerage company located in North Carolina.
Daniel & Mari Carl Fisher (Rise Up Community Farm)
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 84.6 MBDaniel & Mari Carl Fisher are the creators of Rise Up Community Farm in Wilmington, NC.
Dave Fladd (freelance engineering, product development, fishing)
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDave Fladd is the owner and engineer at Jacobian Technologies Inc. working for some of the biggest brands in the world. His side hustle is co-owning and inventing cutting edge products at Eye Strike Fishing.
Wayne Sutton (Serving people through business, coaching, sales)
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWayne Sutton launched his first business at 13 yrs old and now coaches other businesses in the areas of sales, real estate, and coaching. Connect with Wayne Sutton: https://www.howtosellyourcoaching.com (FREE Ebook Available) Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com
Joey Mayo (Airbnb, Real Estate, Joey Is Not Billy)
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJoey "not billy" Mayo is a super host of an Airbnb and real estate agent in coastal North Carolina.
Kyle & Drew Sullivan (Side Hustles, Archery Tag, Surf Camps)
January 21, 2020 04:59 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBKyle Sullivan is a world traveler, coach, pastor, teacher and entrepreneur with a drive to impact people near and far through business. He owns and operates two Wilmington, NC businesses, Sully's Archery Tag and Shredders Surf Camp. Kyle wears a lot of hats and is truly an inspiration to entrepreneurs of all levels. Drew Sullivan (Kyle's son) also joined us on the podcast to keep us on our toes and to keep his dad honest.
Emily Kidd (Building an international photography business)
January 16, 2020 17:32 - 54 minutes - 100 MBEmily Kidd is a destination photographer who has traveled to over 15 countries in the last 12 months. She has creatively designed her business around her lifestyle and shares some creative marketing strategies to gain new business and friends everywhere she goes. Check out her website at emilykiddphoto.com and follow her on Instagram @emilykiddphoto.
Nico Nino of Maven Coffee (From Candy to Coffee)
January 07, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 173 MBIn this episode, Nico Nino of Maven Coffee takes us on his business journey from illegally selling candy in Catholic school to selling what is arguably some of the best coffee in Wilmington, NC. Nico and his wife Diana are dedicated to excellence in everything that they do in business and life. Enjoy this inspiring story of Maven Coffee.
It's 2020 (New Year, New Markets)
January 04, 2020 03:32 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode, I share a bit about the direction of the podcast, where Thorpe Creative came from and I share some inspiration to break into unknown markets.
Ep 5: Happy New Year and some insight on Thorpe Creative with Billy Thorpe
January 04, 2020 03:32 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode, I share a bit about the direction of the podcast, where Thorpe Creative came from and I share some inspiration to break into unknown markets.
Ep 4: Scott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing
December 23, 2019 00:31 - 56 minutes - 105 MBScott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing has pressure washed over 900 properties in 2019. In this episode, he shares his story of how he started in the business and how having great relationships have helped him keep clients for the life of his business.
Scott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing (how asking led to 900 jobs in 2019)
December 23, 2019 00:31 - 56 minutes - 105 MBScott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing has pressure washed over 900 properties in 2019. In this episode, he shares his story of how he started in the business and how having great relationships have helped him keep clients for the life of his business.
Ep 3: Cody Thomas of CT Custom Lures
December 18, 2019 05:06 - 55 minutes - 102 MBCody Thomas of CT Custom Lures took a class to learn how to tie a fly to save money...two months later he started a business. We discuss how he uses Instagram as a way to get feedback on new ideas and products before he launches them and he gives us a little insight on how one idea and one phone call can get the attention of a national brand. You'll be inspired by this story!
Cody Thomas of CT Custom Lures (Fly Tying Journey)
December 18, 2019 05:06 - 55 minutes - 102 MBCody Thomas of CT Custom Lures took a class to learn how to tie a fly to save money...two months later he started a business. We discuss how he uses Instagram as a way to get feedback on new ideas and products before he launches them and he gives us a little insight on how one idea and one phone call can get the attention of a national brand. You'll be inspired by this story!
Ep 2: Emily Tippett of More Than Clay
December 13, 2019 04:05 - 49 minutes - 57 MBEmily Tippett shares the inspiring story of how she began her journey as a potter at the age of 15. She is not only good at turning dirt into something beautiful but she has a heart for the nations and used pottery as a way to fund several missions opportunities. Enjoy this inspiring story and be sure to follow her on Instagram @morethanclay.
Emily Tippett of More Than Clay (Pottery, Missions Trips & More)
December 13, 2019 04:05 - 49 minutes - 57 MBEmily Tippett shares the inspiring story of how she began her journey as a potter at the age of 15. She is not only good at turning dirt into something beautiful but she has a heart for the nations and used pottery as a way to fund several missions opportunities. Enjoy this inspiring story and be sure to follow her on Instagram @morethanclay.
Ep 1: Michael Escobar of Michael Escobar Photography
December 06, 2019 16:06 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBMichael Escobar is a photographer, musician, and entrepreneur with a passion to see others around him enjoy life, succeed and become the best version of themselves. Michael shares his experience of starting a successful wedding photography and real estate photography business.
Michael Escobar of Michael Escobar Photography (Wedding's, Business and Real Estate)
December 06, 2019 16:06 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBMichael Escobar is a photographer, musician, and entrepreneur with a passion to see others around him enjoy life, succeed and become the best version of themselves. Michael shares his experience of starting a successful wedding photography and real estate photography business.