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Hello!! I am thrilled to be back here with you on the Scoop Intelligence] platform. Now that Scoop Marketplace] is officially closed, I am going back to what I love: TEACHING! I can’t even help myself, I’m a natural born educator and helping people learn things that improve their quality of life just makes me feel so darn good!

I am developing some exciting new ideas and I can’t wait to tell you more about them! In the meantime, just stick with us. Make sure you are on our email list and continue to follow us here on Instagram as well as Facebook.

You are in the right place if:
- You want to learn more about sustainable living
- You’re interested in low waste plant based cooking & baking tips
- You dream of opening a zero waste store of your own and want guidance
- You like my overall approach to sustainable living & how it can help us thrive
- You want to be introduced to other incredible businesses in the sustainability space
- You just want to support an awesome, woman owned business on a mission to make the world a better place.

If none of that interests you, then now would be the time to unsubscribe and/or unfollow. No hard feelings.

Choosing to close Scoop Marketplace] was a very difficult decision, but I know that I can exponentially increase my potential for positive impact by helping people around the world open hundreds more stores, and I am ready to dive right in!

If you want to open a zero waste store in your community, the first thing you should do is reach out to someone who has recently closed their store to ask WHY.

I want to tell you exactly why I chose to close my "dream store" in my brand new, free masterclass.

Already own a zero waste shop & want to take a deep dive into the details of my experience as a ZW shop owner? Join one of my "Ask Me Anything" sessions! After starting with pop-up shops, opening my store in three different locations, navigating an extensive remodel in the midst of a pandemic, recovering from a kitchen fire, and making the decision to close my store, I have a lot to share with you!

Head to think in the Scoop Intelligence] bio to save your seat! Or visit: www.scoopintelligence.com/walkgently

Do you ever wish there was an opportunity for you to gather with other entrepreneurs who are committed to being a beneficial presence in the world?

And wouldn’t it make it even better if you could learn the ethical marketing practices, money mindset, and strategies that you need to increase both your revenue and potential for positive impact?

The good news is, we are about to make all of that happen!

We are so excited to invite you to join our People, Planet & Profit: a virtual summit for values-driven business owners who want to have a positive impact while growing businesses that allow them to thrive!

This event is for leaders who want to have a positive impact in their communities and for the planet. Whether you are passionate about sustainability, social justice, intersectional environmentalism, diversity and inclusivity, food security, accessibility, or just generally being a good human who is taking imperfect action to build a better future, you are one of us!

Not only are we gathering an incredible group of values-driven business owners for you to connect and collaborate with, but we have assembled a line-up of talented speakers that is almost too good to be true!

You can learn more about our speakers and the exceptional topic lineup on the event page, which is linked in our bio!

This two day event will be hosted online so that you can join in from anywhere! The sessions will take place between 8am PDT and 4pm PDT on May 9 & 10. You can get your ticket for just $300 through the end of April as part of the Earth Month Special. Link in our bio!

Save your spot today and we will see you there!

Our free Plan Your Zero Waste Store workshop series starts tomorrow - are you registered yet??? Even if you can’t join the zoom calls live, be sure to register so you can watch the recordings at your convenience.
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This is a three workshop series to kickstart your zero waste business planning process. We will be kicking things off first thing Monday morning March 21 at 10am PDT.
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In this 3 part training, I will walk you through:
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1. Vision Planning so you know exactly what kind of business you are building, who it is for, and the role you will play in it. This will give you clear direction for your market research and prepare you to serve your ideal customer.
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2. An exercise to give you clarity on your brand values and learn how to incorporate them into everything that you do. Ensure that your brand values are aligned with your personal values and state them explicitly to build trust with your community.
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3. The Mindset Shift you need to embrace on your journey to becoming a successful zero waste shop owner. You are the one thing in life you can control. Let’s get that mindset straightened out so you can change the world!
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We may even have some bonus learning opportunities for you…. You never know what fun we might come up with!
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This Workshop is a MUST ATTEND if….
1. You have been thinking and dreaming about opening a zero waste store and you are ready to take action.
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2. You have begun to plan for your future zero waste store and have been waiting for the perfect timing.
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3. You are already on your way to becoming a zero waste shop owner, and know that you could benefit from setting a stronger foundation with a guided planning process.
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Join me in this FREE workshop series by registering here: www.scoopintelligence.com/zwstore2022 (link in our bio)!
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See you there!

Me moving into my very first location, feeling overwhelmed and under qualified, and preparing to open my doors and welcome the community right into the messy middle of my business building process.

How will you know when you’re ready? You won’t. You may never feel ready, and if you’re anything like me, you can prepare and procrastinate until the end of time, all in the name of perfection.

Just do the thing!!

If you’re been dreaming of opening a zero waste store, take the first step by signing up for our free Plan Your Zero Waste Store workshop today!

It is hosted on zoom so you can join live from anywhere or watch the replays later (you must be registered to get access to the recordings).

We’re kicking things off next week and I’m excited to get you the answers you need to move you into action.

Let’s go!

www.scoopintelligence.com/zwstore2022

Our *free* Plan Your Zero Waste Store workshop series is BACK!!! We will be kicking things off on Monday 3/21 at 10am PDT (the workshop is virtual and hosted on zoom).

www.scoopintelligence.com/zwstore22

This is a great opportunity to build the foundation for your dream store and get your questions answered in real time!

If you aren’t able to join in the live calls, don’t worry! As long as you are registered, you will have full access to all of the recordings and any resources that we share.

Sign up at www.scoopintelligence.com/zwstore22 (link in bio)

What is one question you want to ask during the workshop next week?

Sometimes getting scrappy and using what you’ve got produces the best results! We had these big beautiful shelves built for our store, and I quickly realized that it wasn’t particularly safe to be climbing up and down our ladder with huge jars of bulk food past the second shelf or so. Suddenly I had lots of empty space to fill…

I have been trying to figure out a good way to use these shelves to show the beauty of a low waste lifestyle. I knew I for sure did not want to spend a bunch of money buying things to decorate the shelves with, and after a few weeks of posting in different groups online trying to get items at secondhand, I was coming up empty-handed.

today when I was in the shop after a staff meeting, I decided I was going to fill the third shelf with whatever I could find in our shop. I was thinking it would be a great way to display some of our backstock items instead of having them in boxes in our storage room. I started working on the first section and got discouraged pretty quickly, but after digging around the back room and letting my creativity take over, I was able to find several items to put to use.

I used to some expired product to fill a few jars, most of which came from jars that have been donated to us. I used secondhand display products that I got when another much larger store in our area upgraded their displays and discarded all of their old baskets, boxes and crates. I even found a couple of house plants from around the shop and relocated them to the shelves. My vision for the shelves has always been to have several plants on the wall to make it look very green and alive, but plants can get expensive quickly and I’m not ready to make that investment yet.

I am excited to find other pieces to help fill in the shelves and tell the story of how living more sustainably allows us to improve our quality of life while learning to walk more gently on the planet.

What is one way that you can use what you have to grow your dream business today? Stop waiting for the perfect circumstances and just get going!

Have you seen the newest digital course available at www.scoopintelligence.com? Learn how to make gorgeous and truly delicious pies with this digital baking course set at the very special price of just $33.14 in honor of Pi(e) Day!

Visit www.scoopintelligence.com/pieday to register today!

Introducing: THE ULTIMATE PIE BAKING COURSE! In my brand new digital *low waste, plant based* baking course, I am teaching you my tried and true recipe for pie dough that will bake into glorious, golden brown, flakey crust every single time!

If you are intimidated by the idea of making a pie from scratch because you think it's hard or you're worried the dough won't come together or that you'll roll it out and then it will tear as you transfer it to the pie tin - this course is for you! I want to take the guesswork out of the process and share the recipe and method that yields beautiful pies every time.

You will learn how to make:
- Pie dough
- Sweet fruit filling
- Savory pot pie filling
- Plant based quiche
- Single crust pie
- Double crust pie
- Lattice crust pie
- and more!!

And because I am a total nerd and my elementary school teacher self is really coming out in this process, I am only charging $33.14 for all of these video lessons and downloadable recipes and resources. What?! That price is almost too good to be true!

This is the perfect time to practice your pie baking skills so you can plan something awesome for Pi(e) Day next month!

Head to www.scoopintelligence.com/pieday to sign up!

The course is all available on demand in the online portal, so you can watch and revisit the lessons at your convenience and as often as you like. I can't wait to bake with you!!

Don't forget to pop into Scoop to get your bulk flour, salt, sugar, and even some plant based butter for your pies!

                                       

Here’s the deal, you’ve been dreaming of opening a zero waste store. 
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You know it’s what your community needs. 
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You know it would be the perfect way to feed your passion and add value to the world. 
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You know that the zero waste lifestyle is meant to be enjoyed in real life, and not just in a Pinterest perfect, virtual reality.
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You know that your unique contribution will help build the sustainable future you can visualize so perfectly when you close your eyes. 
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So what are you going to do about it? 
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Let me guess:
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- Wait until an opportunity presents itself?
- Wait until the perfect circumstances with your career?
- Wait until you feel ready?
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Oh, trust me, I have been there! I am all about playing it safe and getting those ducks in a row, and I can procrastinate in the name of perfectionism until the end of time. But we don’t have time for that, do we? Heck no! We have a vision for a bright, beautiful tomorrow, and we have to take action now. 
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Join me in this FREE workshop to start planning your business and learn The Mindset Shift you need to embrace on your journey to becoming a successful zero waste shop owner. We’re getting started later Monday, so let’s get this show on the road!
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First, I’ll walk you through vision planning to determine who you serve, how you serve them, and the role you play in your business.
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Next, we will be doing an entire workshop on determining your brand values in a way that ensures they are aligned with your personal values so that you can live and work in integrity.
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Then we will take some time to talk through success strategies and how to get your mind right before diving in.
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And we will have plenty of opportunities for Q&A and might even have some special guests popping in to share about their own journey to becoming a zero waste shop owner.
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Trust me, you do NOT want to miss this! Use the link in our bio to register!

Have you heard? We're hosting a free cooking demo THIS Sunday in store (both of them!) and online! ⁣
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Join us at 11:00 am in Kirkland or at 2:00 pm in Renton (if you prefer to tune in from your own home, you can virtually)! Our host will be covering three major topics including...⁣
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🍽 How to make a plant based appetizer that is simple and delicious!⁣
🍽 Her top 5 tips for keeping your kitchen low waste this holiday season.⁣
🍽 The importance of going green with grace!⁣
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So what better way to spend a Sunday, right?! Grab a friend and reserve a time slot through the link in our bio! We hope to see you there 😊⁣
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Have you heard? We're hosting a free cooking demo THIS Sunday in store (both of them!) and online! ⁣
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Join us at 11:00 am in Kirkland or at 2:00 pm in Renton (if you prefer to tune in from your own home, you can virtually)! Our host will be covering three major topics including...⁣
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🍽 How to make a plant based appetizer that is simple and delicious!⁣
🍽 Her top 5 tips for keeping your kitchen low waste this holiday season.⁣
🍽 The importance of going green with grace!⁣
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So what better way to spend a Sunday, right?! Grab a friend and reserve a time slot at scoopintelligence.com/cookingdemo! We hope to see you there 😊⁣
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Meet Stephanie, another former Scoop Intelligence "Zero to Hero" student who is now operating her own zero waste business Green Gifts. Stephanie's goal is to connect you with the best package-free, refillable, biodegradable essentials & personal care.

"I have always said that if I was going to have a job that took any time away from my family, it had to be one where I was making a positive impact on the planet...I have a vision of a collaboration between all companies that are working toward the goal of reducing our household and business created waste."

Follow along for more tips from Green Gifts and head over to our "How to Open a Zero Waste Store Workshop" to learn more about becoming a sustainable business owner yourself!
https://www.scoopintelligence.com/zero-waste-shop-workshop

This week's Tuesday Tip comes from our Producer, Avery Parducci (he/him). Avery shares four key tips on how to stay warm throughout the fall and winter months while keeping our energy use low and being mindful of our budget.⁣
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"As it's getting colder, we're likely to start turning up our thermostats and seeing our electricity bills increase... To keep our energy bill low we usually wait as long as possible before starting to turn the heat on, and even then, our first option is to turn to adding extra layers."⁣
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Go give the full episode a listen on The Green Stuff Podcast (available on all podcast platforms)! 🎙⁣
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