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Donna Maria Coles Johnson

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Donna Maria is the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network where she offers entrepreneurial mentoring and training services, and product liability insurance, to Makers and Handmade Entrepreneurs.

Donna Maria is the Lifestlye CEO, and has built her business on the principle that happiness and lifestyle are more important than profits. She hosts the all-inclusive Lifestyle CEO Retreat for women who want to build a solid business around a lifestyle they can enjoy from the inside out.

Donna Maria is an author, award winning small business advocate, and the host of the Indie Business Podcast.

Learn more at http://www.DonnaMaria.com/work-with-me

$6.67/min

Donna donates to charity: water ($136.48)

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Entrepreneurship Mentoring Podcasting Small Business Business Strategy Keynote Speaking Personal Development Leadership Development Published Author Lifestyle

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Lifestyle Entrepreneurship

With 20 years experience leading the Indie Business Network, I have worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to create businesses that deliver income and fun.

Put my 20 years of experience to work for you by calling on me to help you:

-- Get clarity around your business idea and define the heart of your brand in a way that resonates with your target audience by communicating the value you offer and the ways they will benefit from your products and services

-- Build your digital platform by using free and low cost technologies such as an email newsletter, a blog, and a podcast

-- Create your unique COMMUNITY ECONOMY, a curated ecosystem in which you and your brand can thrive and grow

Subscription Business Models

Founded on January 16, 2000, the Indie Business Network is the first for profit membership-based business on the Internet and Donna Maria has more experience providing services through a membership and subscription based business model than anyone.

Put my 20 years of experience to work for you by calling on me to help you:

-- Narrow down a with a specific need that you can fill with a service that people will purchase on a recurring basis

-- Establish systems and efficiencies that will allow you to automate payments and generate income without you having to "be there" to make things happen

-- Create the social media marketing tools needed to attract your target audience to your unique brand message, so you can engage your community in ways that serve them with love and reinforce your position as the expert in your field of service

Community Economy

Today, your customers are more distracted than ever. They are bombarded with hundreds of marketing messages daily, and they can increasingly buy whatever you sell from any number of sources -- and frequently at a lower price. In order to overcome these hurdles, you need more than a good product. You also need a community of people who love you and your brand, and who will help you break through the noise so your products can be seen and heard. Thankfully, it's easier than ever to build community around your brand, and Donna Maria can show you how.

Put my 20 years of experience to work for you by calling on me to help you understand:

-- Why community is critical to business success and growth

-- Learn how to select the community platforms and outlets that are best for your brand

-- Understand how to leverage technology in ways that evoke the kind of emotional connection that encourages people to buy from you over and over again.

The Community Economy is relevant to all business owners, regardless of their business, and in particular, to people with a limited budget and time. Let me show you how it can make your business both profitable and fun!

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Donna Maria of IndieBeauty.com is an amazing business coach. She has helped me soooo much in regard to helping me get ready to launch my new business. I am honored to have met her and to have her as a mentor, coach and friend. If you need a business coach, Donna Maria is your 'go to gal'.

Kelley Maddison Source: LinkedIn

DonnaMaria is a dynamic, inspiring, leader in the world of small business. I have been a member of dm's Indie Beauty Network for four years now, and have experienced her to be constantly striving to assist her Indie members to new levels in their businesses.

I have seen evidence of DonnaMaria doing this with her own business as well. She is a true visionary.

Kelli Parisian Source: LinkedIn

It always amazes me that Donna Maria, better known as dM among those of us in her network, has the time for each and every one of us on a personal one-on-one basis. If you want your small business to succeed, you absolutely have to tune into her large network of information and expertise. I remember the first time she actually called me at home to give me guidance and help on a particular matter. She has a huge following, but she always seems to be able to find time to spend with each of us. How she does that I don't know, but I for one understand what a huge gift that is. My first creams back in 2002 were formulated from one of her first books and it has been an exciting journey since then as I see her network grow to an amazing conglomeration of information for all small business entrepreneurs. If you want to succeed - Donna Maria's network of information is the best way to do that.

Ann Wooledge, RN,CCAP Source: LinkedIn

dM Coles Johnson is a dynamic wealth of information and it has been my pleasure to collaborate with her on projects over the past few years.

Valerie - Valana Minerals Source: LinkedIn

I have had the priviledge of working with Donna Maria for three years now. She is dedicated to her profession and to assisting others in achieving their dreams. I am a proud member of her Indie Beauty Network.

Kelli Parisian Source: LinkedIn

Donna Maria is an incredible business resource for those in the hand-crafted beauty industry. She is bright, articulate and cutting edge in her grasp and application of all things business related. It is a pleasure to be associated with such a forward thinking and inspirational business person.

Jennifer Dionne Source: LinkedIn

Donna Maria has led IBN through the years to become the resource of choice for small businesses in the craft & personal care industries. No other site on the web has had the impact on my company like IBN. Donna Maria is more than a compentent professional who is always available to those that need the services required to grow a healthy company. I highly recommend this company to anyone serious about the future of their business.

Essential Wholesale & Labs Source: LinkedIn

Donna Maria and I have never met personally yet but we have an outstanding "virtual" relationship. Her newsletter and commentary is one of the few things I always read. Her commitment to her fellow business colleagues is exemplary. Although I consider myself and excellent personal marketer, I always learn something new from dM every time we "connect."

I would highly recommend dM as a resource and a business connection.

JoAnn Hines Source: LinkedIn

Donna Maria and her company, the Indie Beauty Network are valuable resources for the small business owner. She is loaded with great business ideas and stays current with all the information that is important to us Indies. She has helped me with my business in so many ways and I am highly grateful to have found her and her network.

Gina Rafkind, CPC Source: LinkedIn

I first met Donna Maria in person (a few years after I "met" her on-line) when she came to The Nova Studio to teach part of a Business Boot Camp I put together for people who wanted to start their own Bath & Body businesses. She spoke about The New Brand of Business Leaders, How to Save Your Business Before it Starts, Hidden Intellectual Properly Assets, and How to Be the News You Want to Be. We had a sold out boot camp and everyone LOVED her! She encouraged all of us to follow our dreams, but also to be realistic and educate ourselves about key business concepts like business plans and embracing social media. My business would certainly not be represented on Twitter or Facebook had it not been for her. We all left the boot camp feeling INSPIRED and with a plan of ACTION. I was so honored to have her teach at my studio and thrilled to be able to offer her wisdom and guidance to my students. If you ever get the opportunity to meet her in person or to hear her speak, take it. Donna Maria is a true gem and her Indie Network is an invaluable resource for any small business owner.

Lori Nova Endres Source: LinkedIn

Donna Maria is a very talented, motivated leader who is very innovative in her field. She has created numerous new venues for the Indie Beauty Network. The many forums for members and non members where we can go to exchange information. Donna Maria always has good information about blogging, speaking, and running your small business.

JoAnne Bassett Source: LinkedIn

Member since August 2013