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03: Pricing & Payment
I Made a Thing
08/26/19 • 56 min
Is charging what you’re worth a valuable measure? Are there formulas and systems you should be following? Why is everyone so damn secretive of their pricing? Topics discussed in this episode: - Why do people say “charge what you’re worth?” And what does that even mean? - Hourly vs project pricing. What are the options? - How do you price creativity and great ideas? - Discounting - When is it OK? How do you do it? - How to package your services? - Should you keep prices low and get more clients OR charge more and work with less people? - What’s the deal with chasing invoices and creating payment plans? Help like-minded people find us If you love what you’re hearing on i made a thing pod, please take just a few seconds to leave a rating and / or comment. Thanks so much! Check us out www.imadeathingpodcast.com
10: Reflection
I Made a Thing
02/03/20 • 63 min
What we learnt in 2019
Do you set aside time to reflect on the year passed?
Do you believe in the seasons of business?
Is it ever OK to quit?
And when should you listen to your ego?
“I stopped focusing on what I looked like, my sales, my following. Instead, I showed up and stayed true to what I had planned. And that's how I removed all the ego and stress around my launch.”Rachel Kurzyp
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The importance of reflecting on the year ahead and year passed
- When you should listen to your ego and when you should ignore it
- The eight seasons of business and how to know what season you’re in
- Why looking after your physical + mental health should be a priority
- When should you park a project and how do you talk about your decision
- How to quieten your inner critic + self doubt
- Using your values to help you say yes or no to opportunities
Get links to resources and the full show notes at www.imadeathingpodcast.com
Sophia Colquhoun
Quick questions for you
Have you ever stopped a project or given up on an idea halfway through? Have you ever suffered from “business” exhaustion? Let us know on our Instagram feed.
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Speak soon,
Rachel + Sophia
6: Regional success with Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha
I Made a Thing
12/21/22 • 25 min
Macchi & Matcha was born from both need and desire, Megan needed a business she could run from home while juggling study and family commitments. Megan also wanted to channel her passion for barista-quality beverages from the comfort of her home. Megan has created the e-commerce store Macchi & Matcha from her home in Karratha, Pilbara in Northern Western Australia.
“The more you're able to make your brand around your ideal customer, the more of them you will attract.” Megan Pagel of Macchi & MatchaWhat we chat about
- Choosing a business idea when you've got lots swimming in your head
- Bringing different skills together to create a business
- Finding and attracting the right customers when you don’t live in a big city
- Articulating your branding with the help of ideal customers
- Deciding what products to stock when you love them but they’re not right for your brand
- Practical and realistic tips for success with TikTok and Facebook groups. Shout out to Tyla TikTok Strategist @stylasocials
More from Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha
https://www.instagram.com/macchi.and.matcha/
https://www.tiktok.com/@macchi.and.matcha
More from Host Sophia
https://linktr.ee/sophiamartine_strategist
Help like-minded people find us
Loving the I Made a Thing Podcast? Make sure you rate or review, follow on your podcast app and Instagram @imadeathingpodcast
Connect with the IMAT community
How have you brought together unique skills to create a business? Did you start an e-commerce business in a regional part of Australia? Let us know over on the IMAT Instagram feed.
Speak soon,
Sophia
1: Kerrie Carucci finds her magic
I Made a Thing
04/13/20 • 57 min
Kerrie Carucci finds her magic
In our first interview of Season 2, I speak with Kerrie Carucci. A Brisbane based stylist, who shares her journey from working in engineering to crafting her own business as an editorial and campaign stylist, content creator and speaker.
“I started to investigate and come back to what my core values were. What my hobbies were and what I would really even enjoy. Because I'd gotten so far into my career that I'd lost myself in trying to fit into this box.” Kerrie Carucci.What we chat about
- Growing up in Far North Queensland
- Working in male-dominated workplaces
- A practical and strategic mindset can be successful in a creative industry
- The importance of taking time to figure out what brings you satisfaction, excitement and gets the creative juices flowing
- Recognising your transferable skills
- Taking a chance on yourself
More from Kerrie Carucci
More from Host Sophia
Help like-minded people find us
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Get links to resources and the full show notes at www.imadeathingpodcast.com
Connect with the IMAT community
Have you or are you planning to make a big shift in your career? Let us know on our Instagram feed.
Speak soon,
Sophia
7: Sharing your gifts with Claire Robinson of Basic Tech
I Made a Thing
04/09/23 • 28 min
Claire Robinson never imagined she would be so focused each day on bridging generational divides. But it’s hard to imagine a more perfect fit. Although Claire started out working in Public Relations, her CV grew to include additions from tech giants Google and EA Games. Claire was also passionate about volunteering in South Africa and later Australia. But ultimately, it would be COVID that was the turning point for Claire and the start of Basic Tech. This education-based business focuses on empowering the senior demographic with the tech knowledge they need to be confident and independent in our digital world.
“Overcoming mental blocks about your abilities, even when you have your own business can be particularly difficult. You've got to keep reminding yourself that you are running your own race and constantly reflect back on how far you've come.” Claire Robinson of Basic TechWhat we chat about
- Running your own race and dealing with imposter syndrome in the male-dominated tech space
- The importance and power of networking as a business founder
- Balancing altruistic passions with a profitable business
- Working with a mix of one-on-one and group clients
- Organising and raising money to start a business including utilising grants
- The crucial act of making time for yourself to have fun when you’re a busy founder
More from Claire Robinson of Basic Tech
https://www.basictech.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/BasicTech4U
https://www.linkedin.com/company/basictech4seniors
More from Host Sophia
https://linktr.ee/sophiamartine_strategist
Help like-minded people find us
Loving the I Made a Thing Podcast? Make sure you rate or review, follow on your podcast app and Instagram @imadeathingpodcast
Connect with the IMAT community
How did your path to business take an unexpected turn? Do you want to incorporate giving back to the community as part of your business model? Let us know over on the IMAT Instagram feed.
Speak soon,
Sophia
2: Whitney the brave
I Made a Thing
05/26/20 • 45 min
Whitney the brave
Whitney Hartmann has a niche in the beauty industry; natural brow restoration. But before specialisation, Whitney had a dream that she thought would bring her happiness, money and maybe even fame. But it wasn’t until she nearly ‘made it’ that she realised what she thought she wanted wasn’t the right fit.
“I wanted to be this successful makeup artist. I wanted to do editorial runway. I had that image, that's what I want. Once I was actually doing all the things that I thought I wanted to do, I didn't feel content and I couldn't figure out why.” Whitney HartmannWhat we chat about
- Pursuing a childhood dream (and then deciding to let it go)
- Working in a big, fast-paced city
- Going against your industry norms and completing overseas study
- Sticking to business decisions, even if means turning down Amy Shark
- Our bodies health limits (even in our twenties)
More from Whitney Hartmann
More from Host Sophia
Help like-minded people find us
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Connect with the IMAT community
Have you bucked trends in your industry? How did it turn out? Let us know on the IMAT Instagram feed.
Speak soon,
Sophia
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11/15/22 • 51 min
5: It takes a village with stylist Kerrie, Part 2
Kerrie Carucci, a leading Australian stylist, is back on the IMAT podcast sharing style and business wisdom. Based in Brisbane, Kerrie gives us a glimpse into the day in the life of a personal and editorial fashion stylist. Missed part 1? Go back and listen before diving into this episode.
In part 2, Kerrie provides detailed insights (with no sugar coating) into the realities of starting and running a styling business. Kerrie explains how fundamental her support network, both professional and personal, has been in business.
Kerrie discusses why it was so important to reframe what success is for her life and business. And we go deep on practical methods for managing the sometimes toxic but unavoidable comparison trap for small business owners using social media.
“I'm under the firm belief, you can either do fewer things to an absolute, incredible level, or you do a lot of things that are just going to be okay” Kerrie CarucciWhat we chat about
- How a corporate career offers transferrable skills into a creative business
- Kerrie’s ‘pricing mirror method’ and how to use this same behaviour test for stying choices
- The comparison trap as a creative in the fashion industry and practical tips to manage it
- The role of support and business mentors for Kerrie
- How Kerrie chooses to measure success
- Kerrie’s journey to developing a decision-making and leadership style
More from Kerrie
More from Host Sophia
Help like-minded people find us
Loving the I Made a Thing Podcast? Make sure you rate or review, follow on your podcast app and Instagram @imadeathingpodcast
Connect with the IMAT community
Do you suffer from the comparison trap? Are you thinking about making the leap from a corporate career to a creative business?
Let us know over on the IMAT Instagram feed.
Speak soon,
Sophia
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FAQ
How many episodes does I Made a Thing have?
I Made a Thing currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does I Made a Thing cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Podcasts, Small Business, Business and Strategy.
What is the most popular episode on I Made a Thing?
The episode title '2: Whitney the brave' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on I Made a Thing?
The average episode length on I Made a Thing is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of I Made a Thing released?
Episodes of I Made a Thing are typically released every 30 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of I Made a Thing?
The first episode of I Made a Thing was released on Aug 24, 2019.
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