The Merriweather Council Podcast

Click here for a special treat: http://www.merriweathercouncilblog.com/sendemail Bonus Episode 9: A Very SCARY Thing That Could Happen to your Small Biz (+ how to get resilient) For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast  

There is a chill in the air that whispers ... "60% off"... can you hear it? Okay maybe if you're in Australia it's a warm breeze. Either way, the season during which we can truly differentiate ourselves as handmade sellers is here. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast  

Bonus Episode 7: Chatting about Instagram with Tyler J. McCall For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast  

Bonus Episode 6: An Intro to The Pricing Workshop For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Bonus Episode 5: is Free Shipping a Good Idea or no? For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Bonus Episode 4: Should You "Vacation Mode" Post-Holiday? Or Extend Lead Times? For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast  

Friends, can you believe another season of merri podcast has come and gone? I'm so thankful to my faithful listeners and in this episode I'm sharing some facts and stats on season 2 that you helped make possible! Thank you so much for listening and sharing. Can't wait to get to work on season 3 for you! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/41   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

It's almost a little TOO easy to manage biz on the go these days. And that means we are spending a lot of time on our phones and mobile devices even when we don't want to be. I struggle with this, too, I almost feel a little fraud-y to share some of these tips with you because I don't adhere to them all the time, but in today's episode I'm sharing some stuff that has worked for me in reducing phone time and increasing management via automation. But there are limits to automation, so I'm chatting about that as well! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/40 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Sometimes, as amazing creative people, we have two specialties we want to share with the world and that's awesome. Sometimes we just get confused. In this episode I'm sharing my short and long answer to the question "should I open a second shop?" Tune in and find out what criteria I suggest you evaluate when reaching a decision on this! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/39 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Allow me to cut to the chase: we are INUNDATED with information. You go on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook… links, blog posts, videos galore, right? Information is everywhere and it’s so so overwhelming. This information is coming from all different sources, of course, and sometimes even straight up conflicts. It’s a lot, you guys. How do your make your way through all of this?? My friends, that is the subject of this episode! I will be discussing how to avoid info overload and begin actually learning things! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/38 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Social media is - obviously - a huge thing right now. And we tend to rely on it pretty heavily for business promotion. In this episode I'm basically just sharing a smattering of thoughts regarding social media, specifically Instagram. Join me for this emotional roller coaster. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/37 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Listen up, peeps: those bargain prices aren't helping you and they aren't helping anyone else either. In fact they might be hurting you. Today's episode is a tough love tour de force. Please listen and take note. Be honest with yourself here, it could make or break your business!! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/36 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

One of my favorite nerd-pastimes is observing big businesses and percolating on how their tactics and strategies can translate to smaller businesses. It's just a thing I do. In this episode I am chatting about some observations I made during two trips to Disney World as an adult that I think all small businesses can learn from. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/35   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast Disclaimer: *This content is published by The Merriweather Council. The Merriweather Council is not affiliated with Etsy Inc. Etsy is a trademark of Etsy Inc. We write about Etsy, from our own experiences, not for Etsy.  

Etsy's website builder Pattern has evolved quite a bit since it was first released - but has anything REALLY changed as far as your business using it is concerned? That's what I'm chatting about on this episode. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/34   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast Disclaimer: *This content is published by The Merriweather Council. The Merriweather Council is not affiliated with Etsy Inc. Etsy is a trademark of Etsy Inc. We write about Etsy, from our own experiences, not for Etsy.

I'm so fired up about this, y'all. This episode is tough love central. I'm discussing the REALITY of what happens when you offer a so-called "thank you coupon" or a discount on a second order. As my good friends the Backstreet Boys would say, "tell me whyyyyyeeeeee". Please, really, do. Why? Why? I'll be honest: I just don't get it. Why would you do this?!! Listen to this episode to find out why I'm so not on board with this and why I think you should discontinue your "thank you coupon" immediately. For real. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/33 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

The Council is your chance to get fresh Merriweather content each month plus a sweet sweet community of makers in business who are just as invested in their business as you are in yours! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/32   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

A biz bestie is a huge asset to your business. And I think you should definitely have one or a couple!! Today I am chatting all about why a biz bestie is so important and some ways in which they benefit you and your biz. Listen in a get jazzed about finding your biz bestie if you don't have one yet! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/bestie   For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Hey maker friend! On this episode I am going into the deep dark abyss of time management. Why is it do elusive? Well, i'll tell you. I'll also be sharing a few ideas that might actually change your work-life. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/31 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

If you've ever tried to price your handmade produce properly, which I sure hope you have, you may have encountered a pricing calculator or a formula. These can be really helpful but you shouldn't just take whatever it spits out at you and run. There are so many other considerations for pricing and I'm going over some of them in this episode. Seriously give it a listen and apply any that you can to your products! For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/30 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Summer slow down is real, but it’s okay. Listen in to hear me explain why I think summer is your most important season and how to make use of it! I’m so excited let you know all about this new program I’ve developed for you- online handmade shop owner! You can either slump or U.N.S.L.U.M.P. This summer. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/29 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast