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TBT: Classy Throw Blankets Provide Deep Cover

What It’s About

An update from the owner of a travel-inspired blanket company.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1538

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a Toronto *plant influencer* who offers corporate workshops over Zoom.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Jala Smith-Huys, a Pacific Northwest resident who we first featured way back on Ep. 740:. Jala sells beautiful, decorative throw blankets that evoke an image of adventure and nostalgia.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Jala’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Seek & Swoon: We’re in the middle of winter—cuddle up on the couch with one of Jala’s unique throws!

 

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TBT: Plant Influencer Grows to Greatness

What It’s About

An unbe-leaf-able update.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1531

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone whose story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a North Carolina pastry chef who grows a retail shop in addition to her personalized wedding cake biz, all in the midst of the global pandemic. It was an uphill batter!

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a plant influencer in Toronto, Canada who offers corporate workshops throughout North America. His original episode was entitled “Plant Lover’s Tiny Terrariums Take Root on Instagram.”

What’s happened since? A lot! He’s had to adjust to his in-person workshops being non-existent all while corporate activity budgets are being cut. But he’s in it to win it, and we’re rooting for him!

Listen to today’s episode to hear Jesse’s updates…

 

 

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TBT: “Hero’s Journal” Completes Epic Quest

What It’s About

A legendary update from the team behind a heroic feat of journaling.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1524

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Recently, we’ve featured a guy with a co-working tool for strangers, a pastry chef who grows her business during the pandemic, and more.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from the co-founder of the Hero’s Journal—greatest title ever for a journal. It was also started by one of our longtime listeners who was part of the community for two years.

What’s happened since? Let’s hear directly from them. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Nick’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Hero’s Journal: Order your very own Hero’s Journal to document your own adventure.

 

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TBT: Pastry Chef Grows Retail Shop During Pandemic

What It’s About

An update from a pastry chef making dough during the pandemic.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1517

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard about a Wisconsin native who sells coasters, glasses, and other products related to beer.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a North Carolina pastry chef who grows a retail shop in addition to her personalized wedding cake biz, all in the midst of the global pandemic. It’s an uphill batter…

Listen to today’s episode to hear Ella’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Celestial Cakery: Learn more about Ella’s decadent success over on her website!
  • Check out Ella’s newest business, Swirl at their website.
  • Not able to place an order, follow their decadent deserts on their Instagram accounts, @celestialcakery and @swirlclt.

 

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Yours in the revolution,

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TBT: Wisconsin Beer Lovers Sell Coasters & More

What It’s About

An update from side hustler that combines his two loves, beer and Wisconsin.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1510

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a teacher who buys and resells sports gear.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a Wisconsin native who sells coasters, glasses, and other products related to beer.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Zach’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Milwaukee Beer Gear: Rings don’t belong on your tables—guard yourself with some coasters! Head on over to Amanda and Zach’s website to get some

 

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TBT: P.E. Teacher Becomes Full-Time Sports Gear Reseller

What It’s About

An update from a teacher who changes careers to sell sports gear full-time.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1503

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone whose story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, we heard from a woman who designs and sells matching clothes for dogs and their owners.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a teacher who buys and resells sports gear. This is a very simple project that I like to highlight because it’s something that most people can do.

He started selling his own jerseys—kind of like I started by selling stuff from around my apartment—and eventually ends up going all-in.

We first heard from Matt nearly two years ago—what’s happened since?

Listen to today’s episode to hear Matt’s updates…

 

 

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TBT: “Dog Threads” Designer Chases Coordinated Outfits

What It’s About

A howling good update from a company that specializes in matching outfits for dogs and their best friends.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1496

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Recently, we’ve featured the founder of a service that helps people who work alone do so productively, as well as Texas’s leading provider of marimba rentals.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a woman who designs and sells matching clothes for dogs and their owners. She started this with her boyfriend at the time. He’s now her husband and they work in the business together.

It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, but they are clearly barking up the right tree.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Gina’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Dog Threads: Checkout Gina and Scotts incredible lineup of dog clothing at their website.
  • @shopdogthreads: Follow Dog Thread’s pawsome Instagram account with almost 100k followers.

 

SEE ALSO:

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Yours in the revolution,

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TBT: Staying Productive During the Work-at-Home Era

What It’s About

An update from the founder of an accountability app for people working remotely.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1489

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from the founder of a service called Focusmate. I think of these guys as having a business built for the Zoom era, even though they started at least a year or two before then.

Focusmate is all about helping people who work alone work productively. Over the past year I’ve heard from a lot of listeners in new remote work situations who’ve been struggling or succeeding with this—sometimes one day and the other the next.

It’s good to remember that you’re not necessarily productive during every moment of your job if you’re at a workplace … so you’re not a failure if you become distracted sometimes at home as well.

Still, being able to work effectively and productively is a huge need that’s important to many people.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Taylor’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Focusmate: Take control of your work time—learn more about Focusmate over on Taylor’s website!

 

SEE ALSO:

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Yours in the revolution,

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TBT: 26,000 Handmade Hair Scrunchies

What It’s About

An update from someone who has sold 26,000 handmade scrunchies. That’s a lot of scrunchies!

Notes from Chris

Episode 1482

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a woman in Iowa who has sold 26,000 scrunchies.

Research shows that in households with scrunchie wearers, approximately 26,000 of them can be found lying around under the bed and in couch cushions.

Three or four weeks ago in this series, we did headbands, now we’re back with scrunchies. Next week: hair ribbons!

Listen to today’s episode to hear Kristin’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Brynnbands: If you’re looking to add some scrunchies to your daily routine, head on over to Kristin’s Etsy page!

 

SEE ALSO:

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TBT: iPhone App Tracks Weight-Loss Progress

What It’s About

An update from the creator of an app that tracks weight-loss progress.

Notes from Chris

Episode 1475

How are those New Year’s Resolutions going?

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Last week, Marimba Rentals, this week, a popular app to help people with their weight-loss goals. It promises to go beyond the scale.

What’s happened since? Let’s hear directly from Lewis, the British developer who made and maintains the app. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up.

Listen to today’s episode to hear Lewis’s updates…

 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • The Progress App: If weight loss is part of your New Year’s resolutions, use Lewis’ app to help you keep track!

 

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