Making Good: Small Business Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 320
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
58: How to Give Through Your Small Business with Kris Putnam-Walkerly
In this episode, I'm thrilled to have Kris Putnam-Walkerly join me for a conversation around how to incorporate a give back element into your small business. Kris is a giving expert and the author of…
57: The Golden Rule in Small Business
In this short and sweet episode, my goal is to convince you that the Golden Rule should be an underlying philosophy to the way that you run your business -- and also give you some very practical guid…
56: Community, Mindset and Consistency with Terrah LP
In episode 56 of Making Good, I'm joined by social media strategist Terrah LP. In this conversation, we talk about community, mindset and consistency. Topics covered include: We talked about the impo…
55: 3 Questions to Answer for Better Marketing
Today we are going to be talking about 3 questions you should answer to make your marketing as strong as possible.
For more conversations like this, join the free Facebook community for this podcast…
54: How this Jewelry Designer Went from $300/mo to $25k/mo Using TikTok with Miranda Harris Hamlin
Here's the truth: TikTok can generate huge results for your business. In this episode of Making Good, I am joined by Miranda Harris Hamlin of And Arlen for a conversation about how she has used TikTo…
53: What to Say in Your Content
Do you ever feel held back from creating great content because you simply don’t know WHAT to say to your audience? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite str…
52: How to Build Your Business Around Your Customer with Nataley Shepherd
In this episode, I am joined by Nataley Shepherd, handmade brand consultant and creator of Studio Shepherd, for a conversation around really getting to know your ideal customer. We discussed the role…
51: Top Recommended Books for Biz Building (by past guests!)
In this episode, I’ve put together ALL of the books that have been recommended by past guests on Making Good. Some are business-specific, some are self-improvement, some are more spirituality or advo…
50: How to Get More Results from Your Marketing (in Less Time) with Michele Caruana
My guest for this episode is Michele Caruana. In this episode, we are talking about something I think we can ALL get behind: How to get more results from our marketing… in less time.
In this episode, …
49: The 2 Most Important Ingredients of Success (Whatever Success Means to You)
Today’s episode is about the two ingredients that I believe are the most critical elements of building a successful business (whatever success means to you).
I’m defining success as simply -- getting …
48: What Your Small Businesses Can Do About Inclusion + Belonging with Cachet Prescott
Let's get one thing straight: No, your business is not too small to make a difference, especially when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. My guest for today's episode is virtual …
47: The Magic of a Call to Action (How to Do CTAs Right)
In this episode, we are diving into one of the most important concepts in marketing: the Call to Action. We'll define Call to Action, talk about when to use them, and how to write an effective call t…
46: Parenting and Running a Small Business with Jess Gupta (+ Big Personal Announcement!)
In this episode, we are answering one *BIG* question: How do we be exist as both a parent and a small business owner? My guest is my long-time friend Jess Gupta, founder and CEO of Taavi, the support…
45: The One Thing You NEED to Get Stuff Done (+ 8 other tips)
For me, there aren’t very many things that feel as good as getting things done. I keep a paper “to do” list -- just to experience one of life’s simple but wonderful treasures -- the joy of crossing s…
44: How to Actually Finish What You Start with Wendy O’Beirne
The Completion Coach Wendy O'Beirne joins me for this episode of Making Good, where we discuss how to actually finish what you start.
In this episode, we talk about what stops us from finishing what w…
43: Behind the Scenes: What I Learned in 2020 + Plans for 2021
Today, I invite you into my business and my life, and I’ll show you around.
I’m going to start by giving you a quick overview of what 2020 looked like for me personally and in business. Then, I’ll ta…
42: A Guided New Year's Visualization with Jenna Starkey
In this episode, life and business coach Jenna Starkey will take you through a 10-minute guided visualization to get you thinking and reflecting on the direction you’ll take in the year to come. Get …
41: What Do You Really Want? Getting Unstuck with Keltie Maguire
Want to get clear, get unstuck and find a way to get more of what you really want in 2021?
This episode is for you.
To lead us through this conversation, my guest is Keltie Maguire. Keltie is a clarity…
40: 6 Principles for Doing Good With Your Small Biz
In this podcast, I share the 6 themes I've noticed for doing good through small business. Don't miss this one.
Action steps:
⚡️ Download the Good Business Guide.
⚡️ Join the Good Business Community.
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39: Create a Rock-Solid Plan for 2021 with Mariah Tomkinson
In episode 39, Mariah Tomkinson is back to share more of her organizational genius as we approach doing something that is probably on everyone’s minds… make a plan for 2021. Mariah runs Bloom Hustle …