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070. Katie Guiliano: Founder of Hosanna Revival Jan 18, 2024

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With an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time…yet over thousands of years, there have been surprisingly few cover variations. Enter Hosanna Revival: a paper goods company that designs beautiful, artistic Bible covers and other faith-based products.
I sat down with founder Katie Guiliano to hear where this idea came from and how she’s grown the business to 7-figures and a team of 15 full-time employees.
This was such a powerful conversation on the intersection of faith, art, and entrepreneurship!
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katie-guiliano

069. Valerie Woerner: Creating a Product People Truly Love Jan 11, 2024

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Every so often, you come across a product and instantly know it will be a new staple in your life. The annual prayer journal from Val Marie Paper is one of those products for me. Every year, it’s at the top of my holiday wish list!
That’s why I was so excited to sit down with founder Valerie Woerner. Since 2013, Val Marie Paper has sold nearly 100,000 journals and collected an overflowing folder of thank you’s from happy customers – myself included!
In this interview, you’ll get to hear how Val came up with the idea for her bestselling product and why she intentionally slowed down at the height of her business success.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/valerie-woerner
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Yearly Prayer Journal (Shanna’s Pick!)
Val’s Book “Led not Driven”
Pray Confidently and Consistently Book

068. Chloe Mackintosh: The Business of Simple Living Jan 04, 2024

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When Chloe Mackintosh was growing up in Reno, Nevada, she never imagined living in the country. But halfway through college, her boyfriend (now husband) moved to a cattle ranch in northern California and after graduating, she decided to follow him.
It sounds like the beginning of a Hallmark movie: a city girl moves to a ranch in a town of only 99 people.
Today’s guest shares how she went from city girl to loving the ranch life, the unexpected lessons she learned along the way, and how she’s turned her passion for slow living into a profitable business.
Through her writing, retreats, and online shop, she helps people live each day with more meaning.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/chloe-mackintosh

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Julie Blanner Six Figure Blog Course

Ahrefs SEO Tool

Creative Workshops hosted by Chloe

Shop Curated Goods from Boxwood Avenue Online

Interior Design Services

067. Ten Unexpected Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Business Dec 28, 2023

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This year we celebrated one decade in business! I cannot believe it’s been 10 years since I pressed “publish” on our very first website announcing the official start of Skidmore Consulting!
For our final podcast episode of 2024, I wanted to pop in solo show style and share Ten Unexpected Lessons learned in the past decade of business. A slight twist on the traditional “10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Business” and instead share the 10 things I didn’t see coming, the unexpected lessons that have shaped so much of the past decade.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/10-unexpected-lessons-learned-in-10-years-of-business

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066. Annie Jones: Buying an Indie Bookstore Dec 21, 2023

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Annie Jones is the owner of The Bookshelf, an independent indie bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia. The store has been a local staple in the southern town for almost 40 years, while Annie is celebrating the 10th anniversary of taking over ownership of the store.
In this episode, Annie shares how she took over ownership of a 30-year old established business through sweat equity, the trials and tribulations of her early days as owner, and how focusing on her community has created a steady stream of loyal customers – even in the age of Amazon.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/annie-jones
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Annie’s Podcast, From the Front Porch

Annie’s personal website

The Bookshelf Book-of-the-month club!

Book Req: How to stay Married

Book Req: Hello Beautiful (an Oprah pick!)

065. Monica Fullerton: Creating Career Flexibility for Military Spouses Dec 14, 2023

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After marrying her high school sweetheart turned Air Force husband, Monica realized that the military community was ripe with entrepreneurs, but there was no central place to shop for their products and services – so she created one!
Monica’s lack of experience in the tech space hasn’t held her back from building a successful e-commerce marketplace. Her story is a powerful reminder that with hard work and determination, you can figure anything out.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/monica-fullerton

064. Sarah Jane Tart: Playing to Your Strengths in Business Dec 07, 2023

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There’s no doubt that starting your business takes courage, but what about all the steps that come after that?
Sticking with your craft even when it’s hard, leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, trusting your vision when everyone on the Internet is trying to give you advice…all of that takes serious confidence!
In this episode, I sat down with artist Sarah Jane Tart to talk about leaving her day job to become a full-time entrepreneur, how she’s learned to play to her strengths in marketing, and tactical steps to build confidence in your business and creativity.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/sarah-jane-tart
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Sarah’s Holiday Collection Out Now!

Magnolia’s Spring at the Silos

The Blueprint Model

Christy M King Art

The Artist’s Way

063. Michelle Boyd: Leaving One Business Behind to Start Another Nov 30, 2023

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What do you do when you’ve built a successful business, working with clients you love and making a great income...but something still feels like it’s missing?
Michelle Boyd found herself in that position a few years ago. She spent years building her wedding photography business, only to find that when she finally “made it”, she had a new dream inside of her.
If you’re in the middle of a transition or thinking of pivoting your business, you won’t want to miss this episode!
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/michelle-boyd
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Blueprint Model

Emily Jeffords Retreat

Michelle Boyd Tapestry Collection

061. Megan Gonzalez: Embracing Change in Your Business Nov 16, 2023

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Transition periods are never easy. Whether you’re moving from side hustle to full-time, growing a team, or streamlining your operations, change can be hard – but it can also be incredibly rewarding.
Megan Gonzalez is an expert at navigating transitions. From wedding stationery to branding and photo styling, to consulting work, a full-time corporate role, and back to working with small businesses…she’s the founder of MaeMae & Co., a creative studio celebrating more than 15 years of bringing client daydreams to life.
In this interview, Megan shares how she’s embraced major changes in her life, business, and finances, and how you can, too.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/megan-gonzalez
📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Blueprint Model

060. Torrance Hart: Founder Teak & Twine Gift Boxes Nov 09, 2023

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What began as a bespoke wedding gift service has now grown into a multi-million dollar business in the gifting industry hitting the Inc 5000 list in 2022.

Veteran-owned, women-led, and 100% bootstrapped— a true rags to riches story. With an eye for curating beautiful goods to supporting other small businesses and now leading a team of 75+ “teakettes”, today on the show we have someone I believe we can all look up to, Torrance Hart, founder of Teak & Twine Gift Boxes.
WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/torrance-hart

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Teak & Twine Kitting and Fulfillment Services

The Blueprint Model

Traction by Gino Wickham

Teak & Twine Inc 5000

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