Jen Bilik's guest appearances

Jen Bilik

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

The Tiffany Han Show (formerly Raise Your Hand Say Yes)

The Art of Manufacturing

LA Business Spotlight Podcast

Lisa Congdon

Austin Kleon

Grace Bonney

Glennon Doyle

Michael Bierut

Stephen Gates

Steve Frykholm

James Victore

Connie Birdsall

Tiffany Shlain

Cait Flanders

Caroline Paul

Eve Rodsky

Eve Ensler

Adam Grant

OwlTail

Comedy isn’t always easy: this entrepreneur has learned some tough lessons manufacturing irreverent gifts that don’t meet everyone’s tastes. This week we’re speaking with Jen Bilik, the founder and CEO of Knock Knock. With a name like that, you might guess there is some humor involved—and you’d be right. Knock Knock is known for their funny and often blue gifts and books. But she has to deal with risk-averse retailers and easily offended consumers. Not to mention the pot-smoking hippie manufacturing broker that bilked them out of millions of dollars in their early years. And crying employees. Jen started out as a “reluctant businesswoman” and she’s very candid about her mistakes. She shares some useful lessons about growing a company and bringing a little humor into your business.   Links and social handles: Website for all three companies (Who’s There Group): http://thewhostheregroup.com/ This is [NOT] L.A. book: http://ThisIsNotLA.com/ Knock Knock on Instagram and Twitter: @knockknock Also, follow Jen on Instagram @jenbilik (mostly pictures of her dog, Paco), on Twitter @JenBilik (to which she never posts), and on Facebook.   For more information, bios, and links, check out the show notes at http://makeitinla.org/knockknock  

Comedy isn’t always easy: this entrepreneur has learned some tough lessons manufacturing irreverent gifts that don’t meet everyone’s tastes. This week we’re speaking with Jen Bilik, the founder and CEO of Knock Knock. With a name like that, you might guess there is some humor involved—and you’d be right. Knock Knock is known for their funny and often blue gifts and books. But she has to deal with risk-averse retailers and easily offended consumers. Not to mention the pot-smoking hippie manufacturing broker that bilked them out of millions of dollars in their early years. And crying employees. Jen started out as a “reluctant businesswoman” and she’s very candid about her mistakes. She shares some useful lessons about growing a company and bringing a little humor into your business. Links and social handles: Website for all three companies (Who’s There Group): <a href="http://thewhostheregroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thewhostheregroup.com/</a> This is [NOT] L.A. book: <a href="http://ThisIsNotLA.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ThisIsNotLA.com/</a> Knock Knock on Instagram and Twitter: @knockknock Also, follow Jen on Instagram @jenbilik (mostly pictures of her dog, Paco), on Twitter @JenBilik (to which she never posts), and on Facebook. For more information, bios, and links, check out the show notes at <a href="http://makeitinla.org/knockknock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://makeitinla.org/knockknock</a>

Knock Knock: Jen Bilik

Jen Bilik is the founder and head honcho at Knock Knock and is a self-proclaimed reluctant entrepreneur. She (and her company!) are on a mission to bring humor, creativity, and smarts to everyday life through some of my favorite products.  This week on the podcast, we talk about Jen's path to being both a successful creative and successful business owner, how she evaluates products, her advice to anyone who wonders if they should start a business, and her tips for finding the right kind of creative idea.  We also talk about the value of your inner critic (gasp!), the kinds of pitches they love hearing at Knock Knock and how to (really) create space in your life so that your business doesn't completely overtake everything!  This episode is jam-packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, humor, and tough love!   Show Notes: Connect with Knock Knock: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Connect with Jen: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter  Affirmators  Fill in the Love journals Suzi Barrett's RYHSY episode 9/14 Inside Scoop Webinar Signup   **Episode Sponsor: BrandCrush - a 10-day branding and website design bootcamp! Registration is open for the October round; reserve your spot now!

Jen Bilik is the founder and head honcho at <a href="http://knockknockstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knock Knock</a> and is a self-proclaimed reluctant entrepreneur. She (and her company!) are on a mission to bring humor, creativity, and smarts to everyday life through some of my favorite products.  This week <a href="http://tiffanyhan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on the podcast</a>, we talk about Jen's path to being both a successful creative and successful business owner, how she evaluates products, her advice to anyone who wonders if they should start a business, and her tips for finding the right kind of creative idea.  We also talk about the value of your inner critic (gasp!), the kinds of pitches they love hearing at Knock Knock and how to (really) create space in your life so that your business doesn't completely overtake everything!  This episode is jam-packed with entrepreneurial wisdom, humor, and tough love! Show Notes: Connect with Knock Knock: <a href="http://knockknockstuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/knockknock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knockknock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/knockknock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/knockknock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> Connect with Jen: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenbilik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenbilik/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jenbilik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://knockknockstuff.com/product/affirmators-50-affirmation-cards-help-help-without-self-helpy-ness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Affirmators</a> <a href="http://knockknockstuff.com/product-category/journals-notebooks/fill-in-the-blank/?ref=home_banner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fill in the Love journals</a> <a href="http://www.tiffanyhan.com/blog/suzibarrett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzi Barrett's RYHSY episode</a> <a href="http://www.tiffanyhan.com/insidescoopwebinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9/14 Inside Scoop Webinar Signup</a> **Episode Sponsor: <a href="http://heybrandcrush.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BrandCrush</a> - a 10-day branding and website design bootcamp! Registration is open for the October round; <a href="http://heybrandcrush.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reserve your spot now</a>!

Ep. 106: Jen Bilik of Knock Knock on Creative Businesses

Jen Bilik on being a certified entrepreneurial badass: she's the founder of the company Knock Knock.

Jen Bilik on being a certified entrepreneurial badass: she's the founder of the company Knock Knock.