Latest Dearhandmadelife Podcast Episodes
Episode 63: Marketing Your Business Through Storytelling
Dear Handmade Life - November 09, 2017 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to storyteller and coach Michelle Khouri about how successful marketing weaves a story into branding. The ladies chat about brand narrative, implementing it into a marketing strategy, metrics, the trend of imperfection on social media, authenticity and more. Visit www.d...
63: Marketing Your Business Through Storytelling
Dear Handmade Life - November 09, 2017 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to storyteller and coach Michelle Khouri about how successful marketing weaves a story into branding. The ladies chat about brand narrative, implementing it into a marketing strategy, metrics, the trend of imperfection on social media, authenticity and more. Visit www.d...
62: Wholesale Tips for Makers
Dear Handmade Life - October 26, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Craftcation Conference presenter Adrienne Wiley of Frolick Jewelry and brick-and-mortar shop, Covet, in San Francisco. The ladies share tips for makers to start wholesaling their products, the importance of diversifying income streams, the evolution of tradeshows, what...
Episode 62: Wholesale Tips for Makers
Dear Handmade Life - October 26, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Craftcation Conference presenter Adrienne Wiley of Frolick Jewelry and brick-and-mortar shop, Covet, in San Francisco. The ladies share tips for makers to start wholesaling their products, the importance of diversifying income streams, the evolution of tradeshows, what...
Episode 61: Work-Life Balance and A Craftsman's Legacy
Dear Handmade Life - October 13, 2017 03:09 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Eric Gorges, host of the Create channel's 'A Craftsman's Legacy' and owner of motorcycle shop, Voodoo Choppers. They discuss work-life balance, learning how to say no, apprenticeships, the importance of traditional craftsmanship, transitions and much more. Visit www....
61: Work-Life Balance and A Craftsman's Legacy
Dear Handmade Life - October 13, 2017 03:09 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Eric Gorges, host of the Create channel's 'A Craftsman's Legacy' and owner of motorcycle shop, Voodoo Choppers. They discuss work-life balance, learning how to say no, apprenticeships, the importance of traditional craftsmanship, transitions and much more. Visit www....
60: Rebranding Your Business
Dear Handmade Life - September 28, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Arianne Foulks of branding and design company, Aeolidia. They discuss how to know when it’s time to rebrand, creating long-lasting branding, the importance of good design, why packaging is important and more! Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
Episode 60: Rebranding Your Business
Dear Handmade Life - September 28, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Arianne Foulks of branding and design company, Aeolidia. They discuss how to know when it’s time to rebrand, creating long-lasting branding, the importance of good design, why packaging is important and more! Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
59: Finding Your Ideal Customer
Dear Handmade Life - September 14, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with brand strategist Olivia Omega about the value of analytics and going with your gut, demographics vs. psychographics, researching ideal customers, and being authentic in your marketing message. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
Episode 59: Finding Your Ideal Customer
Dear Handmade Life - September 14, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with brand strategist Olivia Omega about the value of analytics and going with your gut, demographics vs. psychographics, researching ideal customers, and being authentic in your marketing message. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
Episode 58: The Realities of Passive Income
Dear Handmade Life - August 31, 2017 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with Megan Eckman of Studio MME about how she created some passive income streams which have not only brought in money, but also helped her grow her brand and business. They discuss that sometimes, from marketing, to bookkeeping to creating the original products, passive ...
58: The Realities of Passive Income
Dear Handmade Life - August 31, 2017 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with Megan Eckman of Studio MME about how she created some passive income streams which have not only brought in money, but also helped her grow her brand and business. They discuss that sometimes, from marketing, to bookkeeping to creating the original products, passive ...
57: When Business is Slow
Dear Handmade Life - August 17, 2017 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk just the two of them about how to utilize your time when business is slow. They discuss getting your finances in order, planning, goal setting, building community, self-care and more. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
Episode 57: When Business is Slow
Dear Handmade Life - August 17, 2017 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk just the two of them about how to utilize your time when business is slow. They discuss getting your finances in order, planning, goal setting, building community, self-care and more. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
56: PR, Pitching, and Getting Publicity
Dear Handmade Life - August 03, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Mei Pak of Tiny Hands Jewelry and Creative Hive Co. about how to pitch, preparing your business before you pitch, the do's and dont's of pitching, following up, combating the fear of rejection and more! Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
Episode 56: PR, Pitching, and Getting Publicity
Dear Handmade Life - August 03, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Mei Pak of Tiny Hands Jewelry and Creative Hive Co. about how to pitch, preparing your business before you pitch, the do's and dont's of pitching, following up, combating the fear of rejection and more! Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes...
55: Standing Out in a Crowded Industry
Dear Handmade Life - July 20, 2017 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with professional portrait photographer Sarah Deragon of Portraits to the People about standing out in a crowded industry. They discuss Sarah's journey to being a full-time creative entrepreneur, how she booked a years worth of clients from one press mention, the importan...
Episode 55: Standing Out in a Crowded Industry
Dear Handmade Life - July 20, 2017 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with professional portrait photographer Sarah Deragon of Portraits to the People about standing out in a crowded industry. They discuss Sarah's journey to being a full-time creative entrepreneur, how she booked a years worth of clients from one press mention, the importan...
Episode 54: Going Against the Grain
Dear Handmade Life - July 06, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Robin Christenson, co-owner of the Blinking Owl Distillery. They discuss how she and her husband started the first craft distillery in Orange County, how she translated her skills from running a successful medical business, the process of getting investors, and what it...
54: Going Against the Grain
Dear Handmade Life - July 06, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Robin Christenson, co-owner of the Blinking Owl Distillery. They discuss how she and her husband started the first craft distillery in Orange County, how she translated her skills from running a successful medical business, the process of getting investors, and what it...
53: Ten Things We've Learned About Running a Business
Dear Handmade Life - June 22, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole have 25 years of experience running businesses between the two of them. And there’s so much they wish they knew at the beginning. The ladies share their top ten lessons they've learned while running all sorts of businesses. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes....
Episode 53: Ten Things We've Learned About Running a Business
Dear Handmade Life - June 22, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole have 25 years of experience running businesses between the two of them. And there’s so much they wish they knew at the beginning. The ladies share their top ten lessons they've learned while running all sorts of businesses. Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the show notes....
52: The Freelance Life
Dear Handmade Life - June 08, 2017 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole chat with photographer, videographer, and their podcast producer, LP Hastings, about the freelance life. They discuss having a safety net, how to know what to charge for your services and products, determining your ideal work schedule, productivity tips, how to find the right ...
Episode 52: The Freelance Life
Dear Handmade Life - June 08, 2017 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole chat with photographer, videographer, and their podcast producer, LP Hastings, about the freelance life. They discuss having a safety net, how to know what to charge for your services and products, determining your ideal work schedule, productivity tips, how to find the right ...
Episode 51: Craftcation 2017 Recap + Event Planning Tips
Dear Handmade Life - May 25, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole discuss a few of their favorite moments from Craftcation Business + Makers Conference 2017 and share what they've learned during 10+ years of event production. Topics include building a solid team, scheduling downtime, putting your customer's happiness ahead of your own and mo...
51: Craftcation 2017 Recap + Event Planning Tips
Dear Handmade Life - May 25, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole discuss a few of their favorite moments from Craftcation Business + Makers Conference 2017 and share what they've learned during 10+ years of event production. Topics include building a solid team, scheduling downtime, putting your customer's happiness ahead of your own and mo...
Episode 50: The Importance of In-Person Connections in an Online World
Dear Handmade Life - April 06, 2017 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Portland-based community organizer and event planner Isaac Watson of the Academy of Handmade about the importance of in-person connections in an online world. They offer advice to help introverts make connections, share how they maintain those relationships, chat about...
50: The Importance of In-Person Connections in an Online World
Dear Handmade Life - April 06, 2017 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk to Portland-based community organizer and event planner Isaac Watson of the Academy of Handmade about the importance of in-person connections in an online world. They offer advice to help introverts make connections, share how they maintain those relationships, chat about...
Episode 49: How to Hire Help for Your Creative Business
Dear Handmade Life - March 23, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp about hiring help for your creative business. They discuss how to determine when you need to hire help, how to find help, how to train employees, and share some positive and negative experiences on finding and maintaining help. Visi...
49: How to Hire Help for Your Creative Business
Dear Handmade Life - March 23, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsDelilah and Nicole talk with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp about hiring help for your creative business. They discuss how to determine when you need to hire help, how to find help, how to train employees, and share some positive and negative experiences on finding and maintaining help. Visi...
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