Make Good Things Happen
Make Good Things Happen - A podcast for makers in business. Make Good Things Happen is a podcast for makers in business hosted by the dynamic duo behind the Australian maker community Angela D'Alton and Renee Baker of D'Alton Baker Productions. Expect a relaxed, interesting and cheeky chat about the news, influences and trends that affect the community of makers in business in Australia, peppered with friendly hints and expert tips. Segments include: From scroll to cart - talking all things e-commerce from social media to your website and everything online shopping; Shit customer service - what it says on the box because nothing annoys us more; Making History (Random Stories from Projects Past) -gossip and tidbits from our rich creative portfolio archive; Gruen LITE - our thinly veiled attempt at getting the attention of our beloved ABC program whilst sharing our own commentary on media and culture and all things communications; Making Good Things Happen - stories of the positive kind, the sweet, the cute, the whimsical, the lovely, the good, the productive; Event breakdown - markets, exhibitions and more - hear our thoughts and reviews of events that matter to you; Making Headlines - news that affects you as a small creative business; Maker in Focus - interviews and case studies about Australian makers you should know about; This Week I… - a little something that we saw, read, watched, listened to or learned in the last week; From marketing and brand values to social media algorithms and design markets, maker industry experts Angela and Renée, founders of educational membership platform Make Good Things Happen bring their thoughts directly to your ears in this value-packed podcast. Website: https://www.makegoodthingshappen.com.au/podcast Instagram: @mgth.com.au Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography Content disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not being shared as facts. Guests opinions are their own and not of Make Good Things Happen. Make Good Things Happen, our podcast hosts and distributors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, that of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, as well as the Gayamaygal and Garigal people. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In the season 2 final of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée take a pause from their usual format to do what they so often encourage makers to do: reflect on the past year and properly acknowledge what’s been achieved along the way. As the Season Two finale, this episode is about slowing down, taking stock, and recognising progress that can easily be overlooked when you’re always focused on what’s next.
Fr...
In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée reflect on shifts and trends shaping maker businesses, from changes in social media to the evolving realities of showing up online. As platforms shift, they explore what this means for makers navigating community and sustainable growth.
When changes happen, how do makers adapt without losing connection in the process?
From Australia’s under-16 social m...
In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée dive into a digital-age cautionary tale that no maker wants to wake up to, and unpack what it says about risk, trust and the shaky systems small businesses rely on.
How can one hacked-ads nightmare reveal so much about the fragility of modern digital tools?
From Bea Bellingham’s overnight Google Ads disaster to the $96.5 million BOM website fia...
In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée dig into the sting of being “Black Friday’d,” and unpack what it says about trust, loyalty and modern marketing.
How can one messy discount experience reveal so much about customer confidence?
From the sudden discount drop that left them “Black Friday’d” to the rise of overly personal SMS marketing, our ladies discuss what this shopping frenzy ...
In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée dig into the coloured sand asbestos recall, unpack what it says about supply chains and consumer trust and remind us why buying from makers matters more than ever.
How can a tiny recall story reveal so much about our supply chains and safety standards?
From the coloured sand asbestos recall to the realities of supply-chain blind spots, our ladies d...
In this bonus episode of Make Good Things Happen, London-based artist Morag Myerscough joins Angela D’Alton to talk colour, community and Chasing Sunbeams, her large-scale installation for Sunnyside, showing inside the Ballarat Mining Exchange this November..
Together they discuss the magic of co-creation, the joy of collaboration, and the power of art to create belonging. Morag shares insights from her internationa...
In this episode of Make Good Things Happen, Angela and Renée unpack how customer-service fails (and wins) show why feedback is the best gift a small business can receive.
Make Good Things Happen, The Podcast, is a uniquely Australian podcast discussion between two best friends, both of whom have been working together amongst makers in business for almost 20 years.
Are you treating feedback like a burden,...
Angela D’Alton and Renée Baker chat postage pauses, why clicks don’t always mean customers, and share quick tips to get makers ready for market and Christmas season, plus a dose of good news and what they’re watching.
Make Good Things Happen, The Podcast, is a uniquely Australian podcast discussion between two best friends, both of whom have been working together amongst makers in business for almost 20 years.
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Angela D’Alton and Renée Baker are back, and what an awesome online shopping tale to share!
Plus, discussion about how makers build trust in a world of ads and ghost sites: quality, story, returns and care.
Make Good Things Happen, The Podcast, is a uniquely Australian podcast discussion between two best friends, both of whom have been working together amongst makers in business for almost 20 years.
BONUS: Craft Lab 2025 – A Curator’s Perspective with Angela D’Alton - Event Breakdown special
In part 3 and the final bonus episode in this special Event Breakdown series on Craft Lab 2025, we zoom in on The Great Takeaway; a curated dinner like no other, where every detail is handmade and every guest takes home more than just memories.
Angela shares the behind-the-scenes magic of commissioning 60 unique dinner sets ...
BONUS: Craft Lab 2025 – A Curator’s Perspective with Angela D’Alton - Event Breakdown special
In part 2 of this special Event Breakdown bonus episode series of Make Good Things Happen, Renée and Angela take a deep dive into the exhibition component of Craft Lab 2025, curated by Angela.
From plinth shapes and colour theory to lighting magic and the emotional journey of community connection, Angela shares what goes int...
BONUS: Craft Lab 2025 – A Curator’s Perspective with Angela D’Alton - Event Breakdown special
In this special bonus episode, Angela D'Alton and Renée Baker take us behind the scenes of Craft Lab 2025, an ambitious sector development program led by the City of Ballarat. Angela, who serves as the curator, shares the story of how this project supports regional craft practitioners through professional development, mentorshi...
In the XL Season Finale, our ladies talk cost per wear, innovative fabrics, AI dolls and making good things like exhibitions happen .
- Gruen LITE - Collective Closets' value proposition of cost per wear marketing angle for their collection of sustainable and ethical fashion;
- Making Headlines - Innovations in eco-fabrics by Stella McCartney, the return of lowercase lettering for Gen Z and the AI dolls vs Illustrators online dis...
Angela and Renee dig up some dirt on their past projects with a ripper Making History segment, and a dive into the data from PayPal's ecommerce report.
- From Scroll to Cart - PayPal's Ecommerce Index for 2025, the key findings and how they affect your choices as a maker in business;
- Making Good Things Happen - Grandmacore and cosy pursuits, why they've always been a part of Renee's life;
- Making History - the OG partnership, the...
Angela has had a whirlwind of blissful online shopping with a medical issue that allows her to catch up on Netflix. Renee is chuffed with some client-based news of their brick-and-mortar expansion and reminds us about the benefits of deadlines.
- From Scroll To Cart - Angela's end to end joyful customer experience with Castle;
- Making News - Australian Design Centre announces Sydney Craft Week for 2025, Albo flies the flag for A...
TW: Please note this episode discusses the sensitive topic of miscarriage
Angela and Renee seem to be obsessed with returns policies, but get on with some sensitive topics and enchanting stories.
- Shit Customer Service - In a climate crisis, why is it acceptable practice to throw returned items in the bin?;
- Making Good Things Happen - Rachel Burke's "Thanks For Nothing" exhibition and it's emotionally driven subject matter,...
Make Good Things Happen
Angela and Renee get into some nitty gritty in S1E6 of Make Good Things Happen.
- This Week I... starting on the segment they usually end on but Renee was so keen she had to talk about Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar;
- From Scroll To Cart... an extended segment on returns policies, potties, uber eats and what happens when you eat someone else's nachos (spoiler alert: nothing);
- Making Headlines......
Angela and Renee kick off into the discussion immediately in S1E5 of Make Good Things Happen.
Segments this episode include:
- Gruen LITE - Angela introduces Renee to Didi Tow and the ad campaign that questions the ethical choice of using drink driving in advertising;
- From Scroll to Cart - Our gals chat about the legalities of online reviews and testimonials with a little advice on customer service along the way...
Angela and Renee have a chat about what they're up to on this episode of Make Good Things Happen.
Segments this episode include:
- Events Breakdown - Goodies hear how opening night went for Angela at The Unicorn Collection, a new Ballarat Evolve initiative;
- Gruen LITE - Renee wants to talk about dynamic pricing, Angela drags it into a chat about auctions while Renee continues to ponder the ethical choices and impacts;
- Making ...
Angela and Renee deal with some sound quality issues but dive into the chat on this episode of Make Good Things Happen.
- Making Headlines - Listeners get the latest industry news about Doodad and Fandango and Mustard Made;
- Making Good things Happen - Megan McKean's non-digital and cute project progress chart;
- Making History - Renee shares what she learned on her biggest (and we mean biggest) illustration commission project for ...
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