I Made a Thing

By: I Made a Thing with Sophia
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  • Summary

  • A podcast for business owners who don't believe in cheat sheets I Made a Thing started in Season 1 as a collaboration between Rachel Kurzyp and Sophia Colquhoun. Season 2 sees Sophia interview businesswomen to find out how they are carving their own path in business and life. We discuss topics that impact small business owners and creatives in a fresh, honest, practical and evidence-based way. Each podcast will unpack your assumptions, push you to look introspectively, supply you with practical advice and leave you feeling like you’ve got this. You went into business to do things differently. That’s why we’re here to help you carve your business path (cheat sheets not included).
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  • 7: Sharing your gifts with Claire Robinson of Basic Tech

    7: Sharing your gifts with Claire Robinson of Basic Tech
    Apr 9 2023

    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 Tech


    What 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


    “I know that volunteering will always take precedence over money for me. So it's not always easy to find the balance again.” Claire Robinson of Basic Tech



    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.


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    Speak soon,


    Sophia
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    28 mins
  • 6: Regional success with Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha

    6: Regional success with Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha
    Dec 21 2022

    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 & Matcha

    What 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


    “There are products I look at and I think I'd love to stock this, but I consider is it in line with my brand? Is it going to be in line with what I'm doing right now?”



    More from Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha

    https://macchiandmatcha.com/


    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

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    26 mins
  • 5: It takes a village with stylist Kerrie Carucci, Part 2

    5: It takes a village with stylist Kerrie Carucci, Part 2
    Nov 15 2022

    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 Carucci

    What 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


    “If you are listening to this and you're thinking about making the shift, there's no reason to tell you that it's all going to be rosy 100% of the time, it's really not. You're going to have face-down moments, and you're going to question why am I even doing this? Is this really something that I am purposely driven by? Am I passionate about it? Is this worth it?” Kerrie Carucci


    More from Kerrie

    Website

    Instagram

    TikTok

    More from Host Sophia

    Website

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    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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    52 mins

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