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
How to Not Be Invisible (10 Ways to Get Discovered)
Let’s talk about how to NOT be invisible.
In other words – how to get your business actually SEEN by the right people – the people who will buy.
In this episode, we’re going do two things. First, I’m g…
How to Find Your Purpose with Jessica Huie
There are times when the “shoulds” we are either taught or have convinced ourselves of pile so high it can be overwhelming. It is in this state of overwhelm that we lose track of ourselves, our passi…
Big Dreams Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe [Making Good Book Club #32]
This book was an absolute joy to read. As always, Charelle and I resonated with different parts and pieces, and maybe more so than past books the sections we pulled out clearly illustrated the ways o…
Make Marketing Simple with These 7 Marketing Principles
Raise your hand if you’ve had any of the following thoughts recently.
“Marketing is overwhelming.”
“I have no idea where to start.”
“I am just an inconsistent person.”
“I’m just not good at this.”
“I hate…
Cracking the Instagram Code with Jumer Adalin
This conversation and guest were a long time coming! One of my favorite things that I get to do in my membership program, Making Good Happen, is host monthly Guest Expert Sessions where a guest speak…
Bookkeeping for Creatives with Alisha Thomas
Okay folks. This episode is all about NUMBERS and specifically, MANAGING YOUR BOOKS. If this makes you quake in your boots, you are not alone. The great news is that my guest today, Alicia Thomas has…
10 Productivity Hacks That Actually Work
I have stayed VERY VERY far away from the word “HACK” when it comes to this podcast, because for the most part – I don’t believe there are hacks. I *CERTAINLY* don’t believe in business marketing hac…
Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday [Making Good Book Club #31]
The subtitle of this book I think perfectly explains what the book is all about: Making and marketing work that lasts”. There are the one-hit-wonders of the world. And then there are the books, art,…
SEO, Podcasts, and Pride on Pride!
I was so excited to have today’s guest on the show. There is so much to say about him that I honestly wasn’t sure how to fit it all into an intro, so here are the highlights.
Calan Breckon helps busi…
A Treat! (Content packaging, burning it down, emails + aimlessness)
My dears! I have such a treat for you today. One that I am *literally* giddy with anticipation, smiling as I record this to share with you.
This episode comes out on June 4th – and it’s our first epis…
Business, Ancestors, and Money with Meenadchi
At the beginning of my conversation with today’s guest, I said something like, “This is one of those conversations that is 100% outside of my comfort zone.” I was truly not expecting that my zone of …
How to Create Branding You LOVE with Hollie Arnett
I’m just gonna come out and say it: Today’s episode is A TREAT. My guest today and I have been mutually following each other for a while and HOLY MOLY am I glad that we finally got to connect. She is…
The Secret Key to Magnetic Content that Makes Sales
There are certain people and businesses whose content I just can’t get enough of. When I see they’ve posted something new on Instagram, or uploaded a new podcast episode or video or blog post, or bet…
The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber [Making Good Book Club #30]
To be honest, I avoided reading this book for quite a while. This is just my opinion, but the title is boring and misleading, and the cover art is pretty bad. I know, “Don’t judge a book by its cover…
Why Friendship is a Tough Subject with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Creating strong friendships as an adult is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, and it seems like many, many other people are to. In the last few years, there have been books, studies, …
10 Books That Changed My Business (+ Life)
Books are a huge part of my life… and my business.
You might have noticed a hint of that from the fact that Making Good has a book club! In addition to the every Tuesday episodes that come out here o…
You Need THIS Mindset (Attention Small Biz Owners!) with Julie Sellers
I am so, so thankful to today’s guest for completely letting me go off the rails and run wild with our conversation. Something you may not know about many interview-style podcasts is as hosts, we try…
Dear Diary (A Pep Talk for Me… and You)
Let me get straight to the point:
I’m doing something new! Something completely and totally out of my comfort zone. Something that I’m a total beginner at. And it has me FEELING THE FEELS.
And I really…
‘Rest is Resistance’ by Tricia Hersey [Making Good Book Club #29]
Right off the bat, I just need to tell you that this book is a must-read. It is so beautifully written, and there is so much wisdom to gain. Charelle and I have already begun experimenting with imple…
How to Create a Personable Brand with Megan Dowd
I am so excited to bring you this episode with a RARE repeat guest! Megan Dowd is a Certified Equity-Centered Coach who specializes in branding. You may remember Megan from the very early days of thi…