Welcome to Episode 84 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today's Indie Story introduces you to Patty Liu of Free Flow Botanicals, in Santa Cruz, California. As an educated herbalist and product formulator, Patty believes in offering a product line that helps people tend to their bodies from the inside out. In addition to a line of skincare, she also offers holistic coaching services and distance Reiki sessions to assist her clients in maintaining maximum well-being.
Managing multiple income streams requires consistent self-care, and Patty dives into her personal self-care rituals in this episode. Her brand relies heavily on the ancient practices of her Asian women ancestors, and in this episode, Patty describes how this very personal connection is integrated into every product she makes. Enjoy my interview with Patty NOW!
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Episode Show Notes
Here are the topics discussed in this episode, with time stamps to help you find the information that interests you most:
- Patty's professional and familial herbal and biochemical background and training (starting at 2:12)
- How Patty selected her brand name. (starting at 8:34)
- Patty's income streams: products, classes and services (starting at 9:39)
- How Patty stays organized, in particular based on her energy flows, and how you can organize your activities based on your energy flows. (starting at 12:16)
- Daily morning and evening rituals. (starting at 15:00)
- Patty on maintaining momentum. (starting at 19:28)
- Impact on Patty's business of Asian culture. (starting 21:27)
- Some of Patty's products and services, including courses, consulting, Reiki, etc. (starting at 27:58)
- Patty on Instagram. (starting at 35:37)
- How Patty gets help in her business. (starting at 42:55)
- What is on the horizon for Free Flow Botanicals. (starting at 44:30)
- Patty's startup tips. (starting at 46:06)
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