If you love books, and are even a little curious about what it‘s like to run a Bookshop during a pandemic and be part of a thriving literary community, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Every now and then you meet a fellow professional who understands the quirky, hard to explain nature of your business. From very early on in my booktruck journey, I met one such business owner: Hilary Atleo, owner of Iron Dog Books in British Columbia. Iron Dogs was the second bookshop on wheels in Canada, and I had the pleasure of meeting her and seeing how her business operated in real life. Today I am chatting with Hilary about why she does this crazy job, how it has changed since she began and why she chose to pursue an "immobile" bookshop at the end of last year. If you are considering a mobile business of your own, get out your paper and pen, make notes as you listen and compile your list of questions for mobile business owners in your town.
Find Iron Dog Books:
2671 East Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 1Z5
Books/Links we Discussed:
Refill Road - Vancouver
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
If you have been paying attention (and because you are incredibly wise and attentive, I am sure you have been...), you will notice that this is the 5th Guest Interview whose name starts with the "k" sound. This was unintentional, but sometimes ya just gotta go with it, ya know?
Today's bookish discussion is with Cari Letourneau, a Mom, Wife, Teacher, and Wellness Coach who is wildly passionate about health in mind and body. She is absolutely contagious with her energy and focus and I dare you not to try and make healthier decisions after you listen to this discussion! She has some book suggestions that, if applied, can change the trajectory of your life. Reader, it's not just about what you eat, how you move, what you believe or what you read - it's a combination of all of it!
In the Business Bar, I'm talking about building in disciplines... because this booktruck life is not just about books, it's also a business and I love sharing my journey with you so we can all thrive.
Here is where you can find Cari:
Books we discussed:
The Miracle Morning
Podcasts we discussed:
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Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Hey, Friend!
When it comes to considering which books will make it onto the shelves of the booktruck, I always take into consideration what YOU are asking for more of, what is trending in backlist titles and how I can advance your reading life. Today, I am opening up the dialogue about a genre that many readers are incredibly dedicated to, and I am hopefully shedding some critical light on it: Are Self Help books helping us or keeping us stuck? I would love to hear your thoughts about it, so please email me anytime to have a deeper conversation - brandi@daisychainbook.co
Do you have any favorite SH books, ones that have stepped in when you most needed a kick in the pants or a dose of inspiration? Tell me! I'd love to know which ones you think are worth the read while others missed the mark.
If there is one you are trying to find, remember you can find all the SH titles that we offer at Daisy Chain Book Co. on our website.
And today in The Business Bar, I am answering one of YOUR questions! Thanks to Jessica K. who sent me a DM about the intention of starting a business such as a bookshop on wheels, I mean, who DOES this, am I right? I appreciate your question, Jessica - hope the answer inspires you.
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Online calendar of upcoming booktruck events and an online database of all our books at Daisy Chain Book Co.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Hello Friend!!
It is very rare in my business that I find someone who "gets it". Last year another booktruck emerged on the scene, in Delaware, USA! I was thrilled to connect with Kate Keeper, the owner/operator of GoGo Books, a nomadic storybook shop on wheels. She does it on her terms, in her own time and she is discovering that running a booktruck is not like any other job out there. So, have fun listening in on our discussion about the highs and lows of booktruck life, and why we wouldn't choose to do anything else.
Connect with Kate!
GoGo on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter
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Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Hey, Friends!!
Bringing Daisy the Booktruck to communities introduces me to the coolest people. Today I will be chatting with Katelin Hamil, a dedicated mom, wife, Reader, and neighbor from a nearby community that I met last year. We couldn't wait to talk about our favorite and least favorite book-to-movie adaptations, so get your TBR list out and start making notes - Katelin has a fantastic reading life and you'll want to make some of the titles we discussed your new favorites.
In the Business Bar I'll be tackling a peculiar and yet common statement I hear in the booktruck. It's time to celebrate the innovative ideas that actually make it into the world...
Books we discussed:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
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Email me at brandi@daisychainbook.co
Online calendar of upcoming booktruck events and an online database of all the books at Daisy Chain Book Co.
How's that for a LOT of links?? ;-)
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Hey, YOU! So glad you're back!
Today's Book Talk convo is with Cari Frame, a certified Life Coach who is determined to empower people to live their best life. She is also a book editor and the winner of the Brenda Strathern Writing Prize at WordFest this past November. Cari has been a voracious reader all her life and will share some of the books that have had a memorable impact on her life. She keeps so many plates spinning, and she continues to inspire me. In addition to all of this, she is also my sister and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you.
Books we discussed:
Connect with Cari!!
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Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
I’m so glad you’re back!! Today’s chapter has our first Book Talk Interview, with Kara Annett. We chat about books we have loved, people who have impacted our reading lives and how some books leave a lasting impact. She is fresh, intelligent and we had a wonderful chat. In upcoming chapters I’ll be having more engaging discussions with readers that I am sure you would want to sit and share a drink with. Readers are incredible!
The Business Bar focus today is on branding. What the heck is it? Why are we hearing so much about it? And how will you know if you are branding your business properly? I will hopefully give you some insight and help you take steps to get your message understood and memorable. If not, at least we can have a touch of fun. ;-)
Links to what we discussed:
From Here to Eternity: Searching the World to Find the Good Death
Podcasts discussed:
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
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Thanks for being here, it means so much that you would choose to spend your precious listening time with me. See you next week!
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Welcome back, Reader!
Today I am sharing some of my most enjoyable reads from 2019 and answering a very common question about Booktruck Life. Thanks for listening!
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Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Thank you for listening to today's chapter!
Books we discussed:
You can find all the books in our booktruck at Daisy Chain Book Co.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019