Handmade Business Diary

We can't afford to let our number one asset, ourselves, go to waste and be unsupported. Listen in as our co-founder, Mina Mantor, explains how you can get resources for Free.99 to support your growth as an entreprenuer and ultimately, the growth of your handmade business.

Building a handmade business is already hard and when you factor in taking care of your family life AND your entrepreneurial ambitions...at the same time, things get even spicier. Listen in as all four founders share their lessons learned and experiences with being wives and moms while starting and running their businesses.

What's the side of entrepreneurship that people hardly talk about? The reality of navigating contracts, wholesale relationships and other business skills that stretch us beyond the comfort zone of our handmade product or craft. We're thrilled to have Brandi Shelton on this episode as she digs into the growing pains of scaling her handmade tea business from her basement to a flagshi

Frustrated because you know what investments it will take to grow your business, but don't have the funds to make it happen? We've all been there! Listen in as we share stories of how we've been able to get essential seed money to fund our business growth by engaging friends and family.

Feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business? Join us for a candid conversation with two of our co-founders, Ciatta-Mae Stubblefield and Charlene Dunbar as they discuss what it means to take that leap of faith needed to grow your business to the levels you've dreamed of.

What's the blueprint? Well, it depends on what type of life and business you want. Join us for an amazing conversation with Anitra Terrell on how she grew her handmade business on her terms.

Our guest Keyatta Mincey Parker was achieving some of her biggest creative dreams when she experienced a difficult, gut-wrenching setback. Join in as we dive into Keyatta's story and discuss how she dealt with the setback and was able to come back stronger personally and as an entrepreneur. If you are dealing with a challenge that feels like it will take you out, don't miss

We've all checked out our competition and measured our ourselves against them, but how much is too much? Can competing with others 100% of the time take a toll on you personally? Join the conversation as our founders discuss the pro's and cons of having a competitive streak and share their personal adventures with collaboration over competition.

Collaboration over competition is easier said when done when you're building a creative business. How do you figure out who to work with, how to approach them and get over the fear that comes with putting yourself out there? Join us for a candid conversation with Dionna Collins, owner of Comfiart, as we discuss how she's grown her business and made an impact through the pow

In this episode we continue our conversation on how to rebuild from tough times in life and business. Join in as we discuss how we grew from our personal experiences and the lessons we're taking for the road. Check out Season 4, episode 1 if you didn't hear the first half of the conversation. Don't forget, we want to hear from you on how you've dealt with challenges