Shelf-Made Stories
Shelf-Made Stories
Podcast Description
Hear how people are turning bookish passions into thriving businesses on Shelf-Made Stories.Listen each week to hear from people behind bookstores, book buses, book trucks, subscription box curators, and paid book clubs. We're talking to the trailblazers turning pages into profits and stories into thriving communities. From cozy corner shops to wheels-on-fire bookmobiles, we uncover the tales behind the shelves (and steering wheels!).Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just here for a good story, expect laughs, bibliophile tips, and a whole lot of bookish banter.
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The podcast focuses on diverse topics related to the book industry, including innovative business models like subscription book clubs, mobile bookstores, and bookish content creation. Specific episodes cover how a bookstagrammer turned her passion into a profitable community-focused venture, the challenges of running an indie bookstore that thrives on community engagement, and how individuals can monetize their personal book collections through platforms like PangoBooks.
Hear how people are turning bookish passions into thriving businesses on Shelf Made Stories.
Listen each week to hear from people behind bookstores, book buses, book trucks, subscription box curators, and paid book clubs. We’re talking to the trailblazers turning pages into profits and stories into thriving communities.
From cozy corner shops to wheels-on-fire bookmobiles, we uncover the tales behind the shelves (and steering wheels!).
Whether you’re a book lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just here for a good story, expect laughs, bibliophile tips, and a whole lot of bookish banter.
What started as a casual Facebook group during the pandemic has grown into a thriving online community, complete with sold-out retreats, book boxes, author chats, and even a true crime podcast.
Ashley and Emily, co-founders of The Creepy Book Club, share how a single thriller reignited their love of reading and sparked the idea for the club.
We talk about building a business from scratch, staying connected to the fun, and the behind-the-scenes work it takes to grow a bookish brand that truly puts community first.
You’ll hear:
- How they went from five people on Zoom to 250+ retreat attendees
- What it’s really like planning and running events for book lovers
- Why true crime became part of the mix (even when it’s a little scary)
- How their friendship fuels the business and keeps things fun
- Tips for anyone dreaming of starting a book-related business
This is for you if you’re a fan of thrillers, a book club regular, curious how a hobby turns into a heartfelt business, or just want some creepy book recommendations.
Find out more at thecreepybookclub.com.
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