Gift Biz Unwrapped

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Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?"Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned?Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing.I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales.A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday.I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.

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Podcastermom

Want to start a small business? You NEED this podcast!

Starting a business isn’t a one-woman journey! There are so many questions, and everyone seems to have a different answer. Enter Sue Monhait - she’s got the scoop on all things gift biz and other biz to get you the right answers for you! Not only can you listen to this podcast, but she’s got a group you can join and have the camaraderie of a fabulous group of women to encourage and empower you to get your business to the next level. It’s time to unwrap this podcast, and follow it so you don’t miss another episode.
Total Party

One of my favorite podcasts!

I am so sad to hear this podcast has ended. It was always my go to podcast when I got in my car. Sue breaks things down into bite-size pieces for all business owners to tackle. She is an amazing business coach with so many ideas for not just handmade businesses, but other businesses as well. I can’t wait to see what she does next! Dori Saypol Owner of Total Party Proud owner of a Ribbon Print machine
Studyinglanguage

Super inspiring

It’s so good to hear the journey of other product businesses. We could all hear more from the people behind the scenes to make some much goodness in this world.
Canary Artwork

Worth your time!!

I was recently a guest on The Giftbiz Unwrapped podcast and I cannot recommend it enough! Sue put me at ease, not always an easy task as I deal with anxiety, and lead me through an encouraging and helpful chat that I’m truly proud of and have been told is helping a lot of people. But the best part is that I now follow her podcast to get tried and true information about running a business in the creative field. It is definitely worth your time!
sjejejdi

Thoughful questions

As a podcast guest I truly appreciated Sue and not only her thoughtful questioning but the way she was integrating our conversation during our time together. One of my favorite podcasts to speak on so far. Thanks so much for having me, Sue.
Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice

It was such a pleasure being on Sue's podcast. She made sure we met prior to the broadcast to ensure I had everthing I needed. She is a consumate professional!! The show was like two sisters meeting and catching up with each other. Being able to share tips and tools with her audience was the icing on the cake. We all have a story. It is when we step into our confidence and speak our truth, we can help heal ourselves and others. I am grateful for the opportunity to share our voices with the world and look forward to hearing from those wishing to connect.
CaliW.

Five Stars!

It was such a pleasure getting the opportunity to be a guest on Sue’s podcast! Her conversations are fun, informative, and actionable. I highly recommend this podcast to other creative business owners getting started or growing their business. Thanks again for having me on! Hopefully I’ll be back again in the future!
Meredith in Miami

A Host Who Brought the BEST out of me

I love Sue! Keeping it real, I was accidentally booked on her podcast (my agents mistake, not hers) but instead of turning me away, or even showing one bit of annoyance, she spent time with me before we recorded to brainstorm the way my experience could serve her listeners! The result? A dynamite episode that provides great value! What a rockstar who made her guest feel so special and keep service for her listeners the top priority!
mrsahuff

Loved the Made Easy Episode 348!

Sue did an amazing job interviewing the impressive nine year old Riley and Paisley. The conversation presented foundational business principles for any age. Such a great episode for any inspiring entrepreneur.
HerRoyalFrauness

Energy and Insights

Sue’s enthusiasm for her industry is infectious - and it helps guests get even more excited to share meaningful insights that can measurably help her followers. Conversations are deep and the time flies by!
Emily Kerr-Finell

Great podcast… especially as a guest!

It was so fun to join Sue for our conversation. She pours her energy into thought and prep for each episode and it shows in the depth of her questions and quality of presence.
MsTheezyy

Best content for small businesses

I love this podcast. It’s full of so many tips and tricks that can benefit all small businesses owners no matter what kind of business you have. Sue is amazing and she brings on wonderful and very inspiring guests.
Ashley in South Carolina

Actionable Tips to Help Grow Your Product Business

There are so many podcast for service providers but not many for product business owners. I love how Sue’s podcast provides actionable tips to help grow my home decor business!
Lorio17

So much value! And so fun.

I love this podcast! I just discovered it a few weeks ago and I’ve already learned so many helpful things, and taken some actions that have really helped my business. Thank you!!
BeccajoyR

Dreams Inspiration

All business owners, especially creative ones, start out with a dream. Sue provides inspiration for how to make that dream closer to reality.
karen from Dallas

Fantastic pod for business owners

Sue is delightful and very knowledgeable teacher and business women/leader. You won’t stop listening once you start. I love your voice Sue!
Dave7VT

Spot on Podcaster!

Sue is a PRO! And her podcasts are not only extremely interesting to listen to….they are POWERFUL. The quality of her guests and her ability to deliver valuable and actionable content….is better than most podcasts out there. 5 ★★★★★’s
herbgardenlady

Love this Podcast

This podcast is so informative for a small business like my handmade soap business. It gives a lot of insider tips and how to’s plus experts advice. Sue gives the real feeling she’s been there and still doing it like me. One of the best podcast I’ve listen to so far is number 291 step by step with Joyce Aretta on how to build a gift business and the struggles and rewards that she had over 20 years of gift building business. A real benefit for listeners because we struggle with those same things.
elevate808

Such great take-aways

I am so thankful to have found this podcast. I have taken away many powerful pieces of information that will be invaluable in moving my business forward. Thank you Sue!
Catherine Tatum

Classic Legacy Creative Business Journey

Sue is a great interviewer and I really enjoyed sharing my business journey. She asks great questions that I think will help other creative entrepeneurs. I enjoyed sharing my story of how I began my business and how it evoled. I serve luxury retailers, hotels, and museums, and now love designing oyster shell dishes and reaching buyers through my Shopify store and Pinterest. Thanks so much Sue for the opportunity to share on your Gift Biz Unwrapped podcast.
Imagine Soapworks

I always learn something new

There’s always so much packed into one episode, I usually have to listen a couple of times to get all the nuggets out of there. The latest one on email marketing was incredible I learned so much and need to listen again!!!
jenny melrosr

Insightful Questions

Sue is a fabulous interviewer asking insightful questions that gets to the strategy or expertise of the guest. Every episode is full of tips that can be put into action immediately. Definitely a podcast to binge listen to.
Nancy Badillo

Amazing Time On The Podcast!

Wow! It was such an amazing experience to be in Sue’s podcast. She is such a great podcaster, great interviewer, and brings so much value to her listeners. Thanks for having me.
Nun_Ya_987

Loved Being on This Podcast

Had such a great conversation with Sue about Facebook Shops! As a guest I really appreciated how she spoke from the place of her listener to make it as valuable for them as possible. I’m excited to dig into more of her episodes and love that she created such an amazing resource for product-based businesses.
KristiUW

Such a fun interview w/ Sue

I had the best time talking to Sue about why eBay is such a great place for small business!! Her podcast is such a great resource for any small business wanting to grow! I had the opportunity to listen to many other episodes and took away so many great nuggets!! Thanks for having me!
CassiesCupboard

Focused on handmade products

The best podcast I’ve found for small handcrafted “makers”. Sue has incredible guests that share information which will help many businesses flourish! Sue was so generous to provide an audio version of her book to us during the pandemic, not to mention the live videos and zoom hangouts! Thank you, Sue, for focusing on the gifters, makers, crafters, and bakers!❤️
SBGiftBaskets

Dishing up the really juicy info for small business owners

I’ve been an avid listener and fan of Sue’s for years. Sue actively travels the country visiting and participating in shows and conferences across many industries and markets to gain fresh and timely intel. Then she uses her multiple platforms including this podcast, her Facebook groups, mastermind course, and even her books, to serve up the the most valuable and diverse info we all need as small business owners to navigate this especially challenging retail landscape. Listen and subscribe to her show, but also jump in and enjoy being part of her supportive community.
AATH MarshmallowMBA

Inspiring and Invigorating

Every session offers an insight whether you are dreaming of starting a business or working in the day-to-day growth. Sue understands that makers/founders need to have more than a passion for the idea of a business - businesses require smart business decisions. She and her guests share the good, bad, ugly of being a business owner in addition to the satisfaction of success. Even sessions that you think "Oh this has NOTHING to do with my business" (because as entrepreneurs we already know everything, right? LOL) have nuggets of knowledge that you retain until you need them or they hit you with immediate impact. Through it all, Sue maintains an infectiously charming personality and inspires you to push through even the dark minutes making you believe you can succeed. This podcast continues to serve as a great reference and can be listened to in any order when you need to "unwrap" your own gifts! Keep it up, Sue!
teresamccloy

This podcast is full of tips and tricks!

Listening to this podcast is such a joy! Sue is full of great wisdom and tips and tricks no only about growing and scaling a gift boz but about building a better life both personally and professionally! Woohoo! Who doesn't want all that! Great podcast!
pbr62108

Like talking to a favorite aunt!

Sue and her guests are always such a delight to listen to! From the start of my “idea” of a business, to now facing actual challenges as an entrepreneur, this podcast has fed me so many helpful nuggets of info every step of the way! My review title says “it’s like talking to a favorite aunt” because Sue gives wise and honest advice all the while being your biggest cheerleader too! (Maybe I just had really cool aunts growing up lol) Whether I’m looking to celebrate the next big steps in my business or needing a voice to comfort the concerns of a business owner in my head, this is the podcast I turn to!
Oksssa P

Wonderful show! Learning a lot.

I have been binge listening to Sue's show lately and learning so much about creative business. Especially loved the episode about taking the scary out of selling. Sue is always fun, caring, and supportive with great questions. Love hearing the insiping stories of her guests.
AnnaOsborn

Love this podcast

I so enjoy Sue's podcast and always find such great tools and strategies every time I listen. Sue has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I love her interview style. Thank you Sue for a great podcast with awesome content.
Be Tangle Free

Can’t get enough of this!

I just found Sue’s podcast and am thrilled beyond with such helpful content. The folks she interviews are a wealth of information. Whether you’re in the early stages or looking to grow your business, Sue provides so many helpful nuggets for motivation, guidance, planning and general ideas. You’re in for a mini MBA every time you listen to this podcast. If you listen to them all, you’ll be so much better prepared to be successful! Her other resources are exceptionally well done.
KatieHBrooks

Great show!

All creative entrepreneurs need to subscribe and listen to Sue! There's so much great content packed into each episode that will leave you feeling motived and inspired to take your business to the next level.
Karen @ Interview Valet

Great Show

This is a great show to help you grow your business. Sue and her guests deliver actionable tips you can use right away!
Composer 1853

Enjoyable

I enjoy listening to Sue. She has great advice for women entrepreneurs.
tommye w-c

Wonderful!

Great podcast great host! Sue is so knowledgeable and she brings on incredible guests.
Todd BGT

Such a great host!

Sue Monhait is amazing. There, I said it. Such a great show and the episodes always hit home for those business owners out there that are also on the creative side of things in life!
Terri in Fairhope

Excellent and FUN Host!

If you are a creative entrepreneur add this podcast to your list. I have followed Sue Monhait for over a year, and she loves what she does and knows her stuff. Listen and learn!
Meg | Belle & Union Co.

Sue is a gem!

I had such a wonderful time being interviewed by Sue - the conversation flowed easily, and we got into the heart of what makes my business tick and how we can share that information with others as they traverse their own small business journeys. It's a wonderful listen, and I'd highly encourage you to grab your cup of coffee, your earbuds, and dive right in!
Patti ER Nurse

Sue is remarkable!

Sue Monhait of Gift Biz Unwrapped is a remarkable woman! She has fervently embraced the incredible concept of producing podcasts to bring her creative listeners encouragement or help them find that “nugget of gold” that resonates with them, to start and build new businesses and help them flourish. I discovered that Sue is the ultimate creative one who has brought to light an unusual niche and breathed life into it. And in her doing so, she fans the tiny flame In someone’s heart to arise and burn bright with hope and passion. This then perpetuates itself as the flame passes from person to person and people encourage each other and help others along the way. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sue for episode 225 “Bridging Careers from Nursing to Floral Design.” I was nervous about doing the podcast, but Sue soon put me at ease with her skill as an interviewer. She is intuitive, intellegent, energetic and enjoyable. IIt was a fabulous experience! I can’t highly enough endorse her site—and het! She has so much knowledge to share in her podcasts that we all can learn from them-and have fun doing it! I love her passion as she touches peoples’ lives and leaves her fingerprint on their heart. And Sue, I want you to know....you have an amazing dash!!! (And to find out what THAT means, you’ll have to listen to MY podcast! 😃) Thank you,Sue!! Patti Muhlenfeld Enchanted Events
Viki Glaze

Always what I need to hear

It is incredibly how perfect this podcast fits my needs! Every time I am struggling with something, Sue comes up with the perfect episode and answer all my questions. This podcast has helped me to grow my business, to feel empowered and to not feel alone. Love, Viki.
spfa

Sue is a little slice of heaven!

Sue does an amazing job at interviewing her guests who are leaders in their industry, she helps tell their journey through her podcast in a delightful and creative way. If you need to be motivated and inspired on your upcoming existing or established business and this is the podcast for you to listen to!
A_stitchintime

Love this Podcast

Sue Monhait of Gift Biz is a pleasure to listen to! I enjoy all of the nuggets of wisdom imparted in this podcast, because they are delivered in such a friendly and supportive way. Sue, you are so genuine and I am so glad to have found you here and in your Gift Biz Breeze Facebook group! LeaAnne Marashio Sparkled At Heart
Steph_SD

Definitely worth subscribing to

For anyone who’s looking for inspiration, turn to this podcast. Great content and full of actionable tips.
Christine Walsh

She gets business!

For over a year, I've been listening to Sue's podcast. She always has insightful guests and knows what being a small business owner entails. She asks the right questions and gets to the nitty gritty of what it takes to get the answers! I recommend this podcast to everyone! Christine Walsh
ERK 1234

Actionable tips for your business

I enjoy listening to this because Sue provides actionable tips that are relevant to maker businesses. I also appreciate the variety in guests - some are larger, some are smaller, and all different types of products. Definitely check it out!
AP2pooh

LOVE LISTENING WHILE POURING MY CANDLES!

Thank you for your amazing show Sue! I’ve been a longtime listener & the show just gets better & better! Always tuned in, Annie Naturalannie Essentials Bridgeport CT
Selling With Soul Podcast

Love Sue and love this show!

Sue is such and engaging and inspiring host but more importantly, the show provides the knowledge and strategies needed to grow your business. She provides realistic and actionable strategies, tactics and tips through her interviews and her own experiences. LOVE this show!!!
Kittyhazchezzburger

Exceptionally helpful and inspiring

This podcast is perfect for positioning ambition with DIY talent and taking a hobby to the level of a legitimate business. The guests are all so helpful in sharing the lessons and challenges that they navigated on the path to success. It is comforting to know that the challenges I encounter are similar to everyone else’s journey. Thanks Gift Biz!

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