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February 25, 2021

How Clubhouse Can Help You Grow Your Membership Business

Last year, my colleague and Indie Business member Pamela Jenkins of Koils by Nature introduced me to Clubhouse. Clubhouse is a relatively new social media site where you can set up an account that allows you to host and moderate live conversations in a talk show format. If you are on Clubhouse, you can connect with me there at @donnamaria. Here are some of the best ways you can use Clubhouse platform to support and grow your community, membership and subscription business. Build ... Read the Post

February 23, 2021

Subscription Innovators: Celebrating Black Leaders in the Subscription Industry

Membership + Subscription Business Models I'm excited to share that I have accepted an invitation to appear on a virtual panel discussion entitled: Subscription Innovators: Celebrating Black Leaders in this Growing Industry. Hosted by the Subscription Trade Association, this complimentary event on February 25 at 2pm ET will showcase the innovative talent and ingenuity of various subscription business models, in particular, those founded by people of color. What is the Subscription ... Read the Post

November 25, 2020

Coconut Cauliflower Vegetable Soup with Bok Choy and Thyme

Family • Food • Fun If you've ever chosen a restaurant with me, you know that I am partial to Thai food. One of the reasons is because I love the flavor of coconut milk, which is an ingredient in many signature Thai dishes, including soups. Coconut milk in soup Coconut milk gives a soup a creamy texture and an exotic and perfume-y aroma. It blends well with fresh herbs to create a bowl of soup that is intriguing and delicious. After seeing a partial demonstration oof how to make a ... Read the Post

August 7, 2020

La Shonda Tyree Interviews Me About Lead + Pivot

Lead + Pivot Recently, my friend and colleague La Shonda Tyree interviewed me for her brand new Level Up and Create podcast. We discussed my mindset as the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, the importance of building community around your brand, and my advice to people looking to build a business. Who is La Shonda Tyree? La Shonda is my friend, Indie Business Network member, and little sister. We met nearly two decades ago at a conference for soapmakers and discovered ... Read the Post

July 4, 2020

Happy Independence Day?

Conflict + Uncertainty + Fear + Hope I woke up this morning, feeling uneasy. That is nothing new. For most of my life, I have awakened on the morning of the 4th of July feeling unsure about exactly what I am expected to celebrate on this date. Of course I know about the Declaration of Independence and freedom from tyranny and all of the things I was taught in school. And of course, it has always been fun to "take off" work and school on the 4th of July. Through the years, it's been pretty ... Read the Post

April 13, 2020

Andrea Evans, Esq., Interviews Me on Leadership

Purpose + Community + Leadership Earlier this month, my friend and colleague Andrea Hence Evans, Esq., interviewed me for her series focused on empowering you during this challenge pandemic season. We discussed my mindset as the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network, the importance of building community around your brand, and my advice to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Watch the interview below. Time stamps You can use these helpful time stamps to enhance your ... Read the Post

April 5, 2020

Want to Create a Legacy Business Model?

Create a business that will last decades Coaches, consultants, trainers, and service providers who are familiar with my two decades of entrepreneurial success are asking me for private strategy sessions to help them think through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for their businesses. I am not in a position to host one-on-one consultations at this time, but I can host group coaching, so that’s what I am offering now, with my new (and one-time) 90-Day Sprint Mastermind ... Read the Post

January 23, 2020

Introducing the Lifestyle CEO™ Club

Purpose. Profit. Play. My legacy, expanded .... I am excited to introduce the Lifestyle CEO Club, an elite women's entrepreneurial networking group celebrating purpose, profit, and play. If you've already heard about it and wish to request an invitation, click here. Otherwise, continue reading to learn about The Lifestyle CEO Club, an entrepreneurial community unlike any other. It is the next iteration of my life purpose, currently fulfilled through the Indie Business Network, to empower ... Read the Post

November 4, 2019

How to Build a New Habit

Think small and track your progress I admit it. Whenever I have wanted to create something new in my life, I am generally met with good results. I think it's because I'm a hard worker and a naturally good problem solver. I tend to quickly cut through "stuff," get to the core of an issue, and promptly take action. It's a great approach, and it works. Except when it doesn't work. And, for me, it has generally not worked in the area of health and wellness. As a mom, having a business of ... Read the Post

October 29, 2019

How Entrepreneurs Should Use Social Media

Be selective and intentional When I launched the Indie Business Network in 2000, there was no social media. The first YouTube video was not published until 2005, Twitter launched in 2006, and Instagram didn't come along until 2010. During those years, it was easy to use social media, not only because there were so few outlets, but also because I could add them on, one at a time. By contrast, when you start a business today, you are immediately overwhelmed because you are looking ... Read the Post

August 31, 2019

Don’t just build a website …

101 Membership Tips - Tip No. 1 Don't just build a website ... build a business In the coming months, I'm sharing a total of 101 tips to help you build a solid recurring revenue membership business. Here is Tip No. 1: Don't just build a website … A membership site is great. A membership business is better. In recent years, I have noticed an increasing tendency for people to confuse membership sites with businesses. They are not one and the same.The confusion seems to happen when ... Read the Post

July 20, 2019

Join the Recurring Revenue Group

Start and Grow Your Recurring Revenue Membership Business Recurring Revenue Membership: the Business of Today and the Future I launched a recurring revenue membership business by "accident" nearly 20 years ago. It's called the Indie Business Network, and as far as I know, it's the first recurring revenue membership business on the Internet. My entire entrepreneurial career has been up and to the right, and I believe in the power of recurring revenue. Today, I teach from my experience, ... Read the Post

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Super excited to be experimenting with raw and veg Super excited to be experimenting with raw and vegan foods. My coach is @healthywholealive and he is showing me that I do not have to give up my love for spices and savory foods to eat more healthfully.
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Here is steamed sweet potatoes, raw kale with garlic, and quinoa with spices like cumin and curry.
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It’s a great afternoon to read about chakra bala It’s a great afternoon to read about chakra balancing. Did you know that each of the seven chakras is associated with important organs within the physical body? I’m excited to learn more and connect all of my learning to @scentaria, which will be launching later this year if all goes according to plan.
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I'm excited to be speaking at the Subscription Inn I'm excited to be speaking at the Subscription Innovators Panel with @subtastudios on Thursday, February 25.
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Happy Friday friends! I am enjoying some quiet tim Happy Friday friends! I am enjoying some quiet time this evening, making progress in my aromatic studies via @aftelierperfume’s incredible Natural Perfume Workbook.
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Currently, I am studying grapefruit essential oil, vetiver essential oil, and jasmine concrete. I am experiencing them individually and as an accord. It smells incredible in here. I am so thankful for my sense of smell. These oils mean so much to me.
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There’s nothing like supporting local! . We disc There’s nothing like supporting local!
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We discovered this little taco 🌮 place outside Asheville. Everything at @whiteducktacoavl is made with fresh herbs and spices. I had the Thai Chicken with tropical salsa cabbage and peanut dressing.
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Closing out a great Business Networking Session wi Closing out a great Business Networking Session with @jayydeedavis Jerome JD Davis, founder of @blackcouplegetaways Black Couple Getaways. He led a dope business session this morning with entrepreneurs from across the nation, talking growth, wealth building, legacy and more.
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I am moved and inspired by the love in this room. I am moved and inspired by the love in this room. Thank you Jerome for this sacred space. At the Queens Empowerment Seminar.
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