Making Good: Small Business Podcast

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Want to make money, do something you love, AND make the world a better place? You're in the right place. Making Good is the podcast for small business owners who want to make a big impact. This podcast is about two things: building a strong small business, and using it as a tool for good. We cover topics like marketing, business philanthropy, finding community, doing purpose-driven work, mindset - and everything in between. If you have (or want) a small business and life that make a difference, this podcast is for you. I'm your host, Lauren Tilden, ex-corporate marketer turned maker and shop owner. I'm so glad you're here.

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Business, Ancestors, and Money with Meenadchi

May 28 2024 58 mins

At the beginning of my conversation with today’s guest, I said something like, “This is one of those conversations that is 100% outside of my comfort zone.” I was truly not expecting that my zone of comfort would expand in a whole new way by the end of today’s episode thanks to my guest, Meenadchi. Meenadchi is a somatic healing practitioner, with a focus on clearing ancest

How to Create Branding You LOVE with Hollie Arnett

May 21 2024 58 mins

I’m just gonna come out and say it: Today’s episode is A TREAT. My guest today and I have been mutually following each other for a while and HOLY MOLY am I glad that we finally got to connect. She is as fun to talk to as she is knowledgeable about business and branding.AND FUN FACT! I’m guest hosting over on her podcast, the exact day that this episode came out! So head over

The Secret Key to Magnetic Content that Makes Sales

May 16 2024 18 mins

There are certain people and businesses whose content I just can’t get enough of. When I see they’ve posted something new on Instagram, or uploaded a new podcast episode or video or blog post, or better yet - sent me a marketing email… I go STRAIGHT TO IT because I want to see what they’ve got going on.As marketers, this is the dream. We want our content to make people GENU

The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber [Making Good Book Club #30]

May 14 2024 61 mins

To be honest, I avoided reading this book for quite a while. This is just my opinion, but the title is boring and misleading, and the cover art is pretty bad. I know, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and all that, but it’s actually really bad in my opinion. What finally got me to cave was multiple guests on this podcast kept recommending it to me, people I really respect a

Why Friendship is a Tough Subject with Danielle Bayard Jackson

May 07 2024 47 mins

Creating strong friendships as an adult is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, and it seems like many, many other people are to. In the last few years, there have been books, studies, articles, podcast episodes- you name it- all trying to understand adult friendship. This topic got particular attention in the wake of lockdown, when across the US, employees of all kin

10 Books That Changed My Business (+ Life)

Apr 30 2024 23 mins

Books are a huge part of my life… and my business. You might have noticed a hint of that from the fact that Making Good has a book club! In addition to the every Tuesday episodes that come out here on the podcast, on the fifteenth of every month we also have a Making Good Book Club episode, where we discuss a book we think can make an impact on your business, share our key takeaw

You Need THIS Mindset (Attention Small Biz Owners!) with Julie Sellers

Apr 23 2024 51 mins

I am so, so thankful to today’s guest for completely letting me go off the rails and run wild with our conversation. Something you may not know about many interview-style podcasts is as hosts, we try to prep our guests with a list of questions they can expect during the interview. For whatever reason, I threw many of the pre-determined questions for this episode right out the win

Dear Diary (A Pep Talk for Me… and You)

Apr 16 2024 17 mins

Let me get straight to the point:I’m doing something new! Something completely and totally out of my comfort zone. Something that I’m a total beginner at. And it has me FEELING THE FEELS.And I really, really need a pep talk. And so… I’m giving one to myself.MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/232CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentilden

‘Rest is Resistance’ by Tricia Hersey [Making Good Book Club #29]

Apr 15 2024 48 mins

Right off the bat, I just need to tell you that this book is a must-read. It is so beautifully written, and there is so much wisdom to gain. Charelle and I have already begun experimenting with implementing a few of the ideas that Tricia Hersey shares, including unlearning popular messaging around productivity, hustling, and the role of rest. This is not a business or self-help boo

How to Create a Personable Brand with Megan Dowd

Apr 09 2024 49 mins

I am so excited to bring you this episode with a RARE repeat guest! Megan Dowd is a Certified Equity-Centered Coach who specializes in branding. You may remember Megan from the very early days of this podcast, where we chatted about how storytelling can help build strong connections in your business. That is a great episode and if you’re curious about checking it out, it is linke