Morning Routine
Since I retired a year and a half ago, my morning routine flew out the window. Not having to be at work at the same time every day, my mornings no …
What is the last book you read?
I hear that "What is the last book you read?" is a question you get asked at job interviews. I think it's a great way to get to know someone …
Meet the Team
Like most small businesses, Alegna Soap has a small team of talented individuals working behind the scenes. It's time to meet the …
A day in the life of a soap maker
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about a day in the life of a soap maker. Since then a little has changed, but not too much. …
Marie Forleo and My Copy Cure Commercial
Above is a still shot off from my Copy Cure commercial. I still can’t believe it. Back in 2015, I knew I needed help writing. Owning an …
Get Back Up
Get back up There were about 20 of us on the beach in Aruba. I was there with IBN for a business mastermind workshop, and yes, some fun …
Seriously, a Mastermind in Aruba?? The Last Indie Cruise.
For the past ten years, I've wanted to go on the Indie Cruise. I belong to an organization called the Indie Business Network. Every year …
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Customer Experience
I was a connoisseur of soap long before I started making them. Back then, I was all about how the soap looked and smelled. There was no thought to a …
Cleaning and Organizing a Business
I had a week off from my day job in February (one of the perks of working for a school system). After Valentine's Day, it gets a little …
Good Customer Service
Have you had a good customer service experience? Even though I make soap, I still purchase handcrafted soap from other soap makers. (If …
Choosing the Name Alegna Soap
Many people have asked me how I chose the name Alegna Soap® for my company. I had pretty much decided on the name "Vintage Soap" originally. I've …
Alegna Soap and Starter Story
A few weeks ago, Pat from Starter Story contacted me. He asked if I was interested in doing an online interview with him for his readers …