This week I’m talking to Denise & Mariana of Friendly Fire Paper. Friendly Fire Paper is an award-winning sister-owned letterpress stationery studio established in 2016. Their products are designed, packaged, and shipped from their Connecticut studio. I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a card maker (CARDMAKERS) to you this week, so without further ado, welcome Denise & Mariana! https://friendlyfirepaper.com/ https://www.instagram.com/friendlyf...

Sharing the list of tasks I do to start each week organized and on track!

This week, I’m talking about how getting specific with your KPIs and goals, and focusing on non-revenue goals can help support and grow your success! Of course having sales and revenue goals is great, and the feeling of meeting and exceeding those goals is amazing. BUT, having other goals can help you identify and solve challenges with your business and take you to that next level!

This week I’m talking to Kristy Gunn. She is a graphic designer originally from the UK now living in beautiful rural France. She specializes in design for greeting cards and art prints. Her shop, Kiki Gunn, has a very unique design style and loves to create pieces that are bold and a little cute, sexy and fun. I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a cardmaker to you this week, so without further ado, welcome Kristy! www.mykiki.net www.instagram.com/...

This week, I am reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey over the three years, and sharing with you five things I wish I had known before I started my business. Join in as we talk about thinking like a CEO from the start, tracking your sales, being empowered to make your own choices, and more!

This week I’m talking to Lindsey and Mike Smith of Black Tabby Studio which is a family-owned company, founded by Mike and Lindsey, who use their combined talents to offer an ever-growing selection of high-quality greeting cards, thank you cards, and more! They’ve been in business for 10 years now and sell their products across a variety of platforms and I have so many questions for Mike and Lindsey! Listen to us chat about being in a partnership in business and in life, sticking to your styl...

This week I’m talking to Carley Hussain of Parcel Island. Parcel Island is a stationery and lifestyle boutique based in Philadelphia. Carley has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and almost a decade of experience in the print and design field. Her designs are contemporary, bright, and hilarious, and I can’t wait for you to meet the woman behind it all. Parcel Island website Parcel Island Instagram Parcel Island Etsy The Card Maker Business Course and the Card Maker Mastermin...

Chatting all things Card Maker Business Course! What is it? What's included? Is it a good fit for you? How do you join? I'm sharing my Instagram live from today to answer all your questions. Want to invest in yourself and your business today? Access the Early Bird Pricing HERE! Listen to yesterday's episode for all things Mastermind!

Chatting all things Card Maker Mastermind! What is it? What's included? Is it a good fit for you? How do you join? I'm sharing my Instagram live from today to answer all your questions. Want to dive in and join CMM today? Access the Early Bird Pricing HERE! Tune back in tomorrow to chat all things Card Maker Business Course.

Welcome back for Part 2! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you go and listen to last week's episode. This week, I am talking about more commonly asked questions that I have received from all of you on Instagram. We are talking all about your minimum viable product (MVP) and keeping costs low at the beginning, communicating with your spouse or partner about your business, home printing vs. outsourcing, and more! Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or gro...

You asked, I'm answering! This week, I am responding to questions that I have received from all of you on Instagram. We are talking about selling on Etsy, sourcing supplies, setting and crushing goals, and more! I can't wait for you to tune in and make sure you check back in for Part 2! Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or grow your greeting card business on my website www.fivedotpost.com. Love what you're listening to? I would love your five-star review! xox...

This week I’m talking to Janie Velencia, founder of The Card Bureau. The Card Bureau is a design company focused on greeting cards and novelty gifts founded in 2016 in Washington DC. They sell greeting cards and gift items that are inspired by politics, feminism, and current events in over 700 stores across the country! I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a card maker to you this week, so don't forget to give it a listen! Check out The Card Burea...

This week I'm talking to Jessica Whittle of Jess a Little Creative. @jessalittlecreative is a one-woman business based in the Cotswolds in the UK. Her business began from a combined love of patterns and sending greeting cards. She has a really unique style, and I'm so excited to bring you another chat with a card maker on this week's episode! Jess a Little Creative Instagram, Etsy Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or grow your greeting card business on my website ww...

This week I’m talking to Angela of Angel + Hare. Angel + Hare is based in Vancouver, Canada, where she creates and prints her cards directly from her gorgeous office (which has the dreamiest view by the way, which I have frequently swooned over on Instagram)! I absolutely love their sweet and soft style, I am so excited to bring another chat with a card maker to you on today's podcast episode. Angel + Hare Instagram, Etsy, Plastic-free sleeves recommended by Angel + Hare Learn more about al...

This week I’m talking to Ruth Tullis of XOXO Designs by Ruth. Ruth is based in the UK and her bright and cheery products span from greeting cards to motivational prints, enamel pins and patches, and patterned stationery. She has a unique style that always brings a smile to my face and I am thrilled for you to get to know her and learn all about her business journey on the podcast today! XOXO Designs by Ruth Instagram, Website, Etsy Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start ...

This week I’m talking to Candy of Occasionalish. Occasionalish is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a gorgeous product line that focuses on stationery and small accessory items such as greeting cards, note pads, enamel pins, and keychains. I absolutely love their style and designs and I am so excited to bring another chat with a carmaker to you this week. Check out Candy and her gorgeous work on her website and on Instagram! Learn more about all of the resources I have to help st...

Giving you a glimpse into the work we've been doing inside the Card Maker Mastermind, and talking all things mindest, goal setting, manifestation, year mapping, and more! This is the LAST episode of 2020- thank you for an incredible first season of xoxo, jess! Want to jump-start your business in the new year? JOIN US INSIDE CMM! $20/month, cancel anytime. Access to every post, video, and conversation we've had the moment you join! https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/the-card-maker-mastermind

Today I'm speaking with Jessica of The Crafted Goat! She opened her shop last year and has been growing ever since. She is a member of the Card Maker Mastermind and has so much valuable insight and wisdom to share about what it's really like to start and run a greeting card shop. This was an Instagram Live interview, so the sound may be a little different than normal, but the info is SO GOOD! Thank you Jess! My course, Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home, relaunches TODAY! Sign ...

The 7 Cards in 7 Days Design Challenge starts TODAY on Instagram! Join us and jump start your soon-to-be shop! Learn more about my signature course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" which relaunches NEXT WEDNESDAY, November 18th.