# Episode 71: Unexpected Skills & Mindset Shifts for Small Business Owners

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Published: 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers podcast, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna pull up a chair for a little "real talk" about the unexpected side of running a bath and body business. While most makers start out focused on the craft, the journey quickly demands a whole new set of skills—from mastering video editing and product photography to the complex psychology of pricing and the constant art of on-the-fly troubleshooting. The heifers share their personal experiences with shifting from a hobbyist mindset to a business owner mindset, including how they learned to value their work and stop the comparison trap. Plus, don’t miss our favorite segments: the Word of the Week (it’s not a pasta!) and a classic Southernism that might be an insult in disguise. In this episode, we discuss: Why video editing and social media are the skills you can't ignore. How understanding fragrance chemistry and suppliers "legitimizes" your brand. Jessie’s "macgyvered" solution for dispensing 100lb fragrance jugs. Moving past the fear of the camera and improving product photography. The psychology of pricing: Finding value in your bars

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