Indie Business Network

Indie Business Network Launched in 2000 by attorney, author, award-winning home-based business advocate, and Certified Entr Our motto is:

Entrepreneurship is for everyone.

Founded in 2000, the Indie Business Network® believes that entrepreneurship is for everyone. We are an entrepreneurial coaching, training, and mentoring company. Our mission is to help American Makers and Artisan Entrepreneurs build a solid business foundation that supports the creation of success on their own terms. We offer a robust and affordable general and product liability insurance program

to our members, along with entrepreneurial and leadership training covering all areas of entrepreneurship: marketing, sales strategies, technology, blogging, list building, social media, confidence building and so much more! Our core values are:

Total Responsibility
Continuous Growth
Complete Clarity
Fierce Creativity
Personal Wellness
Unapologetic Profitability
Passionate Service
Impeccable Integrity

Join the Indie Business Network® today! Visit us at http://www.indiebusinessnetwork.com/join

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Indie Business Network!Today, we celebrate the hard work, creativity, and determin...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Indie Business Network!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, creativity, and determination of people everywhere who use their talents, skills, and ideas to build something meaningful.

To our Indie Business members, fellow entrepreneurs, makers, small business owners, and hardworking people in every industry, we hope today gives you a chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the people and things that matter most.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and very happy Labor Day!

08/28/2026

“It’s always about them.”

That’s the heart of great marketing, according to Roberta Perry of ScrubzBodyProducts.

Instead of constantly talking about the product, talk about what the product will do for your customer. How will it make them feel? How will it improve their life? What experience are you giving them when they choose to spend their money with you?

As small businesses compete in a world where Amazon makes convenience almost effortless, Roberta believes there’s an opportunity to double down on something the big guys can’t easily replicate: personal connection, kindness and an exceptional customer experience.

Because when someone consciously chooses to spend their money with your small business, they deserve more than the product in the jar. They deserve the experience that comes with it.

Hear more from Roberta Perry on Episode 343 of the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast with Donna Maria | The Lifestyle CEO + Certified Entrepreneur Mentor.

08/27/2026

Your business is part of your life. It should not require you to build your entire life around it.

In Episode 343 of the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast, Donna Maria sits down with Roberta Perry of for an honest conversation about creating a business that accommodates the natural ebbs and flows of your personal life.

Roberta shares how she has resisted traditional entrepreneurial expectations and intentionally built Scrubz Body around the life she wants to live. From raising children to navigating changing seasons and priorities, her business has been designed to support her needs instead of forcing her to constantly rearrange her life to keep up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why building your business around your life is critical
• Practical ways to create more time for the things you enjoy
• How Roberta’s personal experiences shaped the way she leads her company
• Why serving yourself first can help you better serve your customers and community

You do not need to follow someone else’s definition of success. You can create a business that works for you, your family and the life you are building.

Listen to “Build Your Business Around Your Life” with donnamaria and Roberta Perry wherever you enjoy the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast.

08/17/2026

During today's Coffee with Donna Maria, IBN member Brittany Hogan of Nefertem Naturals (Nefertem Tallow Skincare) shared a realization that changed the direction of her skincare business.

For years, the vision was bigger facilities, more employees, more production, more growth. Until Brittany stopped and asked: Is that actually the life I want?

She realized she wanted to remain connected to her craft, keep creating with her hands, keep the business lean, and focus on being small AND profitable.

It's a perfect example of something Donna Maria says again and again: build your business around the life you want, not your life around the business you built.

Growth doesn't automatically have to mean bigger. The goal is to build a business that supports the way YOU want to live and work.

And IBN members, if you're not joining us for Coffee with Donna Maria on Mondays, you should be! ☕ These are the kinds of honest conversations and business breakthroughs happening every week inside our Private Entrepreneur Community.

Build your best business. Live your best life. 💜

08/10/2026

What if your business didn’t have to replace your job to make a meaningful difference in your life?

Entrepreneurship can look a lot of different ways. It can be your full-time income, a side business, a seasonal business, or simply an additional stream of income that helps close the gap when everyday expenses keep climbing.

But here’s the bigger idea: start with the life you want, then build the business that supports it.

When you get clear about your ideal life, you can quickly eliminate the business models that don’t fit. Then you can focus on creating something sustainable, profitable, and repeatable that works with your life instead of taking it over.

You don’t have to wake up every morning and reinvent your business. Build a model. Create systems. Put what works on repeat.

Your business doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

It just has to help you build the life you want. 💜

💬 What role do you want your business to play in your life?

07/24/2026

Sales are down. But that's not the real problem.

Every business experiences products that stop selling as well as they once did. The key isn't to panic. It's to get curious.

Instead of asking:
❌ "Why isn't this product selling?"

Ask:
✅ Why did sales change?

Maybe your customers' needs have shifted.
Maybe your marketing isn't reaching the right people.
Maybe pricing, seasonality, or the economy has changed.

The solution starts with understanding the why.

Look at your sales data.
Talk to your customers.
Ask questions before making changes.

The more you understand the root cause, the better decisions you'll make for your business.

💬 Has a product ever stopped selling for you? What did you learn from it?

07/15/2026

🎙️ Welcome to Indie Business Lifestyle!

If you're a maker, artisan, or product-based entrepreneur who believes success should support your life, not consume it, this podcast is for you.

Join Donna Maria for inspiring conversations with founders who are building meaningful brands, creating exceptional products, and redefining what entrepreneurial success really looks like.

We'll explore:
✨ Branding that sets you apart
✨ Marketing that builds lasting relationships
✨ Leadership that grows with your business
✨ Sales strategies that support a profitable, purpose-driven life

Whether you make soap, candles, skincare, tea, pottery, jewelry, or any handcrafted product, you'll find practical insights, fresh ideas, and the encouragement to build a business you love.

🎧 Subscribe today and join a community of makers building successful businesses and meaningful lives on their own terms.

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