Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast: the Podcast of the Indie Business Network

Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast: the Podcast of the Indie Business Network

Author: Donna Maria Coles Johnson July 15, 2026 Duration: 0:00

Welcome to the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast! If you've been with me for a while, you know that our podcast has been part of the Indie Business community for more than two decades. While the name has evolved from Indie Business Podcast to Indie Business Lifestyle, the mission remains the same: to encourage, equip, and inspire you to build and lead a meaningful business that complements your life. I've kept the original podcast feed, so every episode we've created over the years is still in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the show, you'll find a library of conversations designed to help you build a profitable business and a fulfilling life—without compromising either.

3 Reasons to Listen and Subscribe to Indie Business Lifestyle

When you subscribe to Indie Business Lifestyle, you'll discover how to:

  • Design your life first—and build a profitable business that supports it.
  • Lead and grow a sustainable business that complements your lifestyle instead of competing with it.
  • Apply proven business principles and practical strategies in ways that align with your unique goals, values, and vision for success.

Whether you're making candles, soap, skincare, jewelry, specialty foods, or any other handcrafted product, you'll find practical ideas, honest conversations, and lasting encouragement to help you grow with confidence.

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Thanks for Listening!

Thank you for being part of this community. I'm honored to walk alongside you as you build your best business, live your best life, and create a meaningful legacy.

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes with a fellow entrepreneur. And if you'd like to connect with thousands of makers and product entrepreneurs who believe business should support life — not the other way around — be sure to click here learn more about how you can take advantage of the benefits offered by the Indie Business Network.

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Donna Maria Coles Johnson hosts the Indie Business Podcast, a resource for creative entrepreneurs who build their livelihoods from their craft. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, often gritty reality of running a small business centered on handmade goods and independent making. Each episode features a conversation with an American maker who has navigated the unique challenges of turning passion into profit. You'll hear firsthand accounts of product development, marketing on a shoestring budget, the complexities of e-commerce, and the personal resilience required to persevere. The discussions go beyond simple success stories to explore the lessons learned from setbacks, the evolution of a brand, and the practical strategies that actually work in a crowded marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about sales, sourcing, work-life balance, and the community that sustains the indie business spirit. This podcast serves as both a compass and a companion for anyone on the path to building a sustainable, creative enterprise, offering actionable insights and genuine inspiration directly from the voices who are living it every day.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Indie Business Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode 57: Danielle Vincent of Outlaw Soaps [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:47
Welcome to Episode 57 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I’ll introduce you to Danielle Vincent of Outlaw Soaps in Colfax, California. Danielle started her business five years ago when she became restless at…
Episode 55: Paul Chambers of The Gentleman’s Box [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Welcome to Episode 55 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I’ll introduce you to Paul Chambers of The Gentleman’s Box and The Subscription Summit. A few years back, through his web design company, Paul was ask…
Episode 54: Exciting Changes at Indie Business Podcast! [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Welcome to Episode 54 of the Indie Business Podcast! This time, it’s just me. No guest, and I have something fun and exciting to share with you today. Indie Business Podcast has helped so many people gain the skills and…
Episode 53: Briar Winters of Marble & Milkweed [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:33
Welcome to Episode 53 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this episode, I introduce you to Briar Winters of Marble & Milkweed in New York City. Briar launched her business in 2010 after a career as a pastry chef in a Manha…