

Making Good: Small Business Podcast
Lauren Tilden
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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Jul 13, 2021 • 48min
70: 3 Simple Steps to Managing Your Business Finances (+ Doing More Good) with Stephanie Skryzowski
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Skryzowski, founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting. We’re going to talk about managing your business finances (and having some FUN in the process), and how having a strong financial foundation is tied with your ability to make an impact. It’s a REALLY good one.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/70JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jul 6, 2021 • 12min
69: Added Value: The Foundation of My Marketing Strategy
Today’s episode is all the philosophy that underlines ALL of my marketing strategy, and all of the marketing guidance that I share with you here on the podcast.And that is this: Value-Added Marketing. In this episode, I share what Value-Added marketing is, why it's important, how to incorporate it into your marketing strategy, and provide some helpful examples.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/69JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jun 29, 2021 • 46min
68: Building a Magnetic Brand (+ Getting Scrappy) with Natalie Swan
In this conversation, I'm joined by brand strategist Natalie Swan for a discussion about creating magnetic marketing and getting scrappy. We covered topics including: brand strategy, magnetic marketing, actions you should take today, the role of marketing in doing good, and much more.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/68JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jun 23, 2021 • 16min
67: A Few Things I Think You Need to Hear (Hint: It's About Your Mindset)
Our mindset can be our greatest asset and closest ally…. or it can be a real bully that slows us down or stops us altogether. I've had my fair share of mindset challenges, and I've been working on my mindset for years. In this episode, I’m sharing 9 things that I believe will help any small business owner keep a strong mindset. These 9 statements are beliefs that I lean on and remind myself as often as I possibly can. In this episode, we cover topics like perfectionism, procrastination, making an impact, comparison, and much more.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/67JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jun 15, 2021 • 46min
66: Mindful Marketing with Amie Finlayson
In this episode, online business strategist Amie Finlayson joins for a conversation about mindful marketing. We discuss mindful marketing, provide some examples of what may be considered "unethical" marketing, talk about creating a mindful marketing plan, and much more.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/66JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jun 8, 2021 • 28min
65: The Exact Tools I Use to Keep My Business Running Smoothly
When you start a small business, no one hands you an instruction manual. In my experience, the process of getting set up and figuring out how to run your business is a process of Googling, asking around, and experimentation. And because there’s no ONE way to do it, I LOVE seeing the behind the scenes of how other people run their businesses. And specifically -- what tools are they using to help them get stuff done? I often get questions about the different tools I use to run my various businesses, so today I thought I’d share the specific online tools I use to keep my business running and organized, and to market it as effectively as possible. ____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/65JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

Jun 1, 2021 • 45min
64: How to Reduce Waste + Be Kinder to the Earth with Moji Igun
If you want to have a more sustainable business that is kinder to the earth, but you’re not quite sure how to approach it…. this episode has the answers you need. My guest today is with zero waste consultant Moji Igun, and we’re going to be talking all about how no matter where you're starting from, your business can reduce your environmental impact through a Zero Waste mindset.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/64JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

May 25, 2021 • 19min
63: How to Stick With It
Making Good is 1 year old! I released at least one podcast episode per week -- every week for a year. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about sticking with it and keeping consistent through the ups, downs and plateaus of small business. I share my 8 suggestions for keeping on track and provide examples along the way.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/63JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

May 18, 2021 • 48min
62: The Magic of Pinterest for Small Business with Renee Dick
In this episode, Pinterest expert Renee Dick joins me for a conversation about how to use Pinterest to generate traffic and sales for your small business. We discuss about how to get set up on Pinterest, the role of keywords, the parts of your Pinterest profile to optimize, Renee's weekly Pinterest routine, and much more.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/62JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts

May 11, 2021 • 14min
61: I'm a MOM! How I'm Approaching My Business 3 Weeks into Parenthood
In this episode, I thought I’d talk a little bit about the arrival of our baby, how it’s going 3 weeks into parenthood, and how I’m approaching running my businesses and parenthood. If you feel like hearing someone talk about becoming a parent might be tough for you (I know what that's like!) feel free to skip this episode! Small business strategy, marketing, and doing good tips are coming back next week.____________________MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/61JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodbusinesspeopleCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts