The Salty Blog

Putting yourself out there in any capacity is TERRIFYING.   You welcome in the trolls, the naysayers, the people who think of your business as a hobby or unrealistic. Fuck it.  Do it anyway. Starting to blog has been something I've had on my "things to do" list for YEARS.   But putting my voice out there for more than just the individual sitting in front of me un-nerves me. Here I am, though.  Fumbling through this.  and THATS OK. it's the WHOLE POINT. Please stop waiting until everything "feels" right, or you need to "perfect" your craft.  Jump in,...

Let dissect this branch off of Salty Frog.   Who is this for? Makers and Creatives.  The ones with "just a thought", those wanting to do pop ups, those wanting to jump into a brick and mortar.  I want to support YOU. Why the name Bedroom to Brick and Mortar?   Salty Frog started in my spare bedroom.  It is the brick and mortar that was built from IntertWine.  How many of you OGs remember IntertWine?! Why am I even doing a break off? In the early days of IntertWine, I was so thankful for the mentors and help I...

I damn sure am. Working with fellow small business has ALWAYS been what really excited me about my "job." Don't get me wrong, I love my customers, I love being around shit I think is super cool.  But when it all comes down to it - COMMUNITY.  We have built the most amazing community of customers turned friends (and vendors AND small business owners).  I have had the absolute privilege of witnessing a number of businesses be started from the ground up.  Remembering what it was like in the very early days of biz, being a part of another's journey...