The Workshop Podcast
Welcome to my podcast to listen to creative business owners share topics that will help you grow your creative business online and in DIY workshops. We discuss design, marketing and business strategies to offer DIY workshops to monetize your income. A place for DIY Entrepreneurs getting started and looking to scale their business.
Episodes
26 episodes
Impact of the Pandemic on Business, Family and You with Elaine Tan Comeau
Elaine Tan Comeau knows the ups and downs of being a mom entrepreneur. She launched her product line and company from off her kitchen table two days after her third baby was born. She went from being a school teacher to accidentally...
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Episode 26
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41:04
Social Media Marketing | 5 questions I get asked
Top 5 questions I get asked about Social Media Marketing1. Why is Video Marketing important?2. Advice on Facebook Ads.3. What is the most important thing that we can do to boost our sales through social media m...
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Episode 25
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13:20
Productivity with Lisa Van Reeuwyk
Welcome Lisa Van Reeuwyk, owner of Bloom Business Consulting. She loves working with solo entrepreneurs focusing on clarity, consistency and killer cash flow. Lisa chats with us about productivity, shares 3 common mistakes that ...
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Episode 24
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25:57
Reviewing your year in business
It's 2020 and we are entering a new year with new adventures in the world of DIY. Moving forward means evaluating what your accomplishments, what went well, and what didn't. What lessons did you learn?This episode will break dow...
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25:29
Importance of Content Planning with Angela Crocker
Meet Angela Crocker , a thought leader on online communities, digital decluttering, education technology, digital parenting, and content planning, Angela works as an
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Episode 22
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25:57
Defining Creativity as Play
Define Play, types of Play and and how our past experiences of play can impact how we play as adults. How does this affect your DIY business? Listen to this episode.Join the 4 day Challenge to learn 5 Must Have's to fill...
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Episode 21
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11:33
Achieving your Goals with Alon David
Strategizing your creative ideas into a plan will keep you focused on your vision, increase your productivity and help you take action!Alon David is the founder and CEO of, 90x Goal PlannerHe shares the 4 pillars of achieving yo...
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Episode 20
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50:32
Grass Roots of Entrepreneurship with Duane, Out of Line Designs
In the workshop, 10 years ago, Duane started his own company called Out of Line Designs. He made small furniture pieces, and made the switch to Residential Cabinetry and Interior Design. Listen to his grass roots story how he took h...
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Episode 19
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54:58
Interview with Jennylyn Pringle, Founder of Fusion Mineral Paint
Jennylyn took time out from her merchant training in Atlanta a few weeks ago, to chat with me about Fusion Mineral Paint and how it all started. She shares how workshops can benefit your DIY business, tips to leading workshops, and more a...
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Episode 18
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38:43
Branding with Rosemary March
Part 2 Interview with Rosemary March talking about branding and the influence it has on your business. She shares some tips, what you can find in a branding guide, the impact that consistent photography can have on your brand.RESO...
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Episode 17
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21:39
Is hiring a graphic designer right for your DIY Business
Meet Rosemary March, a graphic designer that I've been working with for coming up 3 years now. We chat about reasons to hire a graphic designer, tips to hiring a graphic designer, Resources for creating graphic files:
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Episode 16
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30:39
Start Up with a Retail Location for DIY Workshops
It's summer and the kids are out of school. I'm focusing on the big picture, staying organized and on track for opening this August 2019. 4 Big Picture things I'm focusing on:1. Lease Agreement - the importa...
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Episode 15
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14:05
Define Your Value and Free Time
Define your Value and your Free Time. This is set you apart and differentiate your business from your past time. Listen to the key indicators to a VALUE in your business and how you can monetize your value to earn what you deserve t...
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Episode 14
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13:25
The Inner Work for your Create Business with Michelle Hickey
Meet Michelle Hickey, from Michelle Hickey Design. We chat about Michelle's path from graphic designer to entrepreneurship in the creative industry, how being shy was holding her back and her breakthrough came from learning what being an ...
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Episode 13
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30:39
Success Story with Michelle Bradley, Decor on a Dime owner
Meet DIY Tribe member, Michelle Bradley, store owner of Decor on a Dime in Hamilton, Ontario. You get to hear her story on how her business is thriving with DIY Workshops and how taking DIY Workshops that Sell Course and being a member of...
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Episode 12
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16:46
Taking Action to Fill Seats in your DIY Workshops
Are you looking to grow your DIY Workshop Business? Take this One Action today to grow your DIY Business.Doors Are Open to DIY WORKSHOPS THAT SELL course until June 1, 2019Secure your Spot and register today:
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Episode 11
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21:46
Building your Facebook Community with Sarah Pelley
Meet Sarah Pelley, retail owner of Home Revival in the UK. We are discussing why it's important to build a facebook community and surround yourself with other creatives in the same industry. Sarah shares her story on why she started...
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Episode 10
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40:49
Starting from Zero
I'm putting my system to the test and starting from zero . Today's an exciting day that I signed the lease to my second Homeworks Etc location. I'm sharing with you why I love DIY Workshops and my passion to grow my business. ...
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Episode 9
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7:20
Value of Networking for Small Biz with Patricia Gallagher, Strong and Free Canada
Meet Patricia Gallager, owner of Strong and Free Canada. Today we are chatting about networking. I hope this episode changes your mind about the perception of Networking and what networking should be all about. We are discussi...
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Episode 8
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29:59
Customer Experience and Marketing your Creative Business with Kathryn Thompson, founder of Creatively Owned
Episode 7 with Kathryn Thompson, owner of a wine bottling retail location, in Saskatoon, Sask. and the founder of Creatively Owned, helping other creative small businesses with marketing strategies to start and grow their business. We&nbs...
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Episode 7
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30:52
Aligning with your Purpose with Rachel Freemon Sowers, psychotherapist turned business strategist
Episode 6 of The Workshop Podcast with Rachel Freemon Sowers - psychotherapist turned business strategist. Rachel works closely with women and has identified common threads that hold you back from experiencing unmistakable success. ...
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Episode 6
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33:56
Pinterest for Retailers and DIY Workshops with Meagan Williamson
Episode 5 with Meagan Williamson, Pinterest Expert and founder of Pin Potential. We are chatting about Pinterest and learning about why we should be on this platform with our creative businesses. She shares tips to get us started for loca...
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Episode 5
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38:41
Interior Design and DIY with Cathi Hobbins
Meet Cathi Hobbins, Interior Designer and retail store owner of Chiks Design in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Hear her tips about working with design customers vs. DIY customers, how she promotes her DIY Workshops and the idea of bundling works...
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Episode 4
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25:20
Crafting as a Business with Sue Warden
Sue Warden turned her love for crafting into a 16 year television career. Her passion for creating, love of crafts and DIY turned into a long running crafting career. She is sharing her views about creative businesses, effective wor...
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Episode 3
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37:16
Growth in your DIY Business with Lasma, Rustic Chalk Decor
Today on the show we will be hearing from DIY Tribe Member Lasma owner of Rustic chalk Decor to learn How she is experiencing more freedom with her business and how she is structuring her workshops in her Kelowna, BC location. It’s amazing to s...
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Episode 2
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19:16