We are business

Builders

We help health-conscious, product-based business owners get
Their Products Onto Retail Shelves
=  REACH, REVENUE, RESULTS.

We are business

Builders

We help health-conscious, product-based business owners get their products onto Retail Shelves =
REACH, REVENUE & RESULTS.

what we do

We are a business strategy firm for health-conscious, product-based business owners who are desperate to make a positive impact on our planet whilst turning their business into a highly profitable venture & vehicle to live life on their terms.

Our Services Include:

  • Product Launch & Retail Growth Strategy
  • 1:1 Coaching Support
  • HOW TO Training – to teach & guide you STEP BY STEP how to launch your product & turn it into a 7-figure business venture.

Our insights have featured in...

words from our clients

Silk Nest

Paige Hansen

I have had the amazing experience of being a part of the Business Builder Tribe for more than a few months now, and WOW!
The wealth of knowledge from both Nina & Ryan has impacted my small Business greatly, working closely with me to create a business I can drive all on my own.
I can’t put into words the way The Business Builder Tribe makes me feel, although I can say my experience so far is empowering, motivating and EXCITING!
Every single piece of training is thoroughly structured and thought out, with endless tools for me to carry on into my business. Completely INVALUABLE!
The 2 day wholesale workshop I just finished gave me every single detail of what I need to know about taking my products to the MASSES! Creating an incredible life I’ve always wanted to live for both myself and my two sons. Not to mention INVALUABLE information from star guests who joined a wholesale workshop to give tools specific to their field of expertise!
Not only a wealth of knowledge but amazing people who genuinely want you to win in your business journey. I can’t thank Nina and Ryan enough for the work they have supported me with so far, this year is set up for success and I can’t wait to share this incredible experience alongside the Business Builder Tribe!

Bear & Kind Apawthecary

I have been a member of the tribe for just a few months now but am already noticing that I am more focussed, more organised and am on track to have my biggest year yet.
Business Builder Tribe is much more than just an online learning tool, although the information included is invaluable. Nina and Ryan always take the time to make sure that you are clear on what to do, that you take action, and will hold you accountable as well. Having other like-minded business owners at a similar stage in their businesses to chat to and work through things with is a huge benefit as well.
I completed the Wholesale Accelerator Workshop this week which will absolutely transform the way I do business. The checklists, guides, scripts, templates and guidance from subject matter experts included just does not exist anywhere else.
If you are a small business looking to grow your brand the right way with ongoing guidance and support on your journey to success, you need to talk to Nina and Ryan.

Bear & Kind Apawthecary

Oats My Goodness

Turn on your wholesale revenue workshop.
Nina and Ryan, I can honestly say, this has been a game changer and look forward to implementing everything into my business. I am confident these strategies and their ongoing support will end up with much success.

Oats My Goodness

Turn your business into a profitable

Venture & Vehicle

So you can live on your own terms

Turn your business into a profitable

Venture & Vehicle

So you can live on your own terms

How do you climb

Mount Everest

How do you climb Mount Everest?

…one small step at a time.

Most health-conscious, product business owners love, love, love making, creating & sharing their product with the world.

BUT as soon as they need to turn their attention towards ‘the business side’, getting their products to the masses & dialling up their sales, they feel utterly overwhelmed & exhausted and can’t seem to shake the voices of doubt, uncertainty and fear of failure.

What they are really lacking though is strategy, structure and an easy to follow action plan that tells them step-by-step WHAT to focus on, WHEN TO focus on it and most importantly HOW TO do it.

Does this all sound familiar?

I am overwhelmed & stressed out & operate in organised chaos.

I don’t know what to focus on.

I keep wasting so much time & money fumbling along finding my way.

All my profits go back into buying more stock & I am struggling to see how I can grow.

I lack established trust in the marketplace.

I don’t have a central core message.

I’m not sure what problem to focus on next.

I’m talking about too many things to too many audiences.

I can’t figure out how to differentiate myself from competitors.

I can’t clearly articulate my ideal customer avatar.

I’ve got way too many business models.

I don’t know what to do or what advice to take.

I am overwhelmed & stressed out & operate in organised chaos.

I don’t know what to focus on.

I keep wasting so much time & money fumbling along finding my way.

All my profits go back into buying more stock & I am struggling to see how I can grow.

I lack established trust in the marketplace.

I don’t have a central core message.

I’m not sure what problem I solve.

I’m talking about too many things to too many audiences.

I can’t figure out how to differentiate myself from competitors.

I can’t clearly articulate my ideal customer avatar.

I’ve got way too many business models.

I don’t know what to do or what advice to take.

We help you flip all of those statements on its head and replace it with:

  • Focus
  • Clarity
  • Structure
  • Accountability
  • Step By Step Guidance
  • Plus a community of likeminded humans to brainstorm, ideate & sense check with

… so you feel held & cheered on by a whole village of experts & fellow business owners on your path to 7-figures & beyond.

we do this by

  • Working with you side-by-side
  • Helping you develop your custom Product Launch or Retail Growth Strategy
  • Guiding & Coaching you to follow your plan
  • Teaching you HOW TO take each step – step-by-step – at your pace

…so you focus on execution, get your products to the masses & into retail shelves, pave the way to turn your business into 7-figures & make a massive impact.

How we do it

our 3 Phase process

( Click on each process above to view more )

words from our clients

Alewife Kombucha

Alewife Kombucha

Nina and Ryan are a powerhouse team that have a wealth of knowledge in the finer details about how to build a business from the ground up to success.
Nina is amazing at strategy and helping you understand how to make a plan and meet you were you are at.
Nina is also very approachable and always available or will respond very quickly to whatever questions you have regarding business. Like having a business partner in your pocket! Would recommend Nina and Ryan to any start out or existing businesses owner

Hugh McManus

I attended the wholesale accelerator workshop which was great to give perspective on where we need to concentrate our efforts for wholesaling. The experts on the course were great for specific advice on their individual topics. Lots of recommendations to take on as part of leveling up our wholesale game.

Wildearomas

Planet Go Round

We had the pleasure of attending a two day workshop with Nina and Ryan. Both Ryan and Nina have a wealth of business knowledge and experience that we took so much away from over the 2 days. Ryan went above and beyond to give us extra advice and ideas around our biz. We would highly recommend attending one of their workshops.

Planet Go Round

Want to go fast?

go alone

Want to go far?

go as a team

African Proverb & Our MBT philosophy

Our story

When we first stepped into the shoes of business many years ago, they felt overwhelming & scary. They moved slowly & clumsily and they had to walk down a lonely, scary, unknown path with many potholes & obstacles.

But thanks to many guides, mentors & hard lessons – we eventually figured it out & fell in love with the journey and were able to turn ‘the madness into a method’

The MBT Process:

  • A Roadmap that guides you from business dream to 7-figures & beyond, so you know WHAT to focus on & WHEN
  • A team of trusted experts in their field, who teach you the HOW
  • And most importantly a whole Tribe of fellow business builders, makers & impact creators to lean against knowing – ‘they got me when I stumble & cheer for me & make your business building journey magical’

a proven path

You may be wondering what gives us the credibility to teach you how to build a product-based business?

It comes from our own experience building 7-figure product businesses, from our many, many mistakes along the way & our MOST IMPORTANTLY our unwavering passion to help product-based business owners to multiply their impact on our planet and all inhabitants.

our clients come to us because…

  • They want to make a massive difference to the life we all get to live.
  • Their heart is filled with passion for the humans they decided to serve.
  • They are ready to gift their products to the world and are hungry to make a positive impact.

And most importantly, they all make the decision that NOW is the time to really honour the calling and get their products to the masses.

Are you ready to turn your business dream into a profitable venture?

words from our clients

Wild Sandalwood

Wild Sandalwood

Just attended the 2 day Wholesale Accelerator Workshop and it was so worth it! The structure of the program covers the major challenges and foundational blocks needed to navigate through getting into the retail space. The information and real-life experiences shared by Nina together with other business/brand experts brought on the program have shortened my learning curve. This workshop is well worth the time saved in doing the research on your own but also the experience of learning it with other brand makers makes the learning journey more fun! Big thanks to Nina and the MBT team!

Chris & Julie Collins

We wholeheartedly endorse Nina and Ryan (BBT).  Being in our third year of business, we faced challenges in scaling growth – we just didn’t know what our next steps should be.  Despite previously having worked with another business coach, the hands-on experience and expertise of Nina and Ryan prompted us to switch, a decision we have never regretted. Both bring unique strengths to the table.
As the saying goes, “you don’t know what you don’t know” but participation in the weekly Group Training and Mastermind sessions, has revealed essential practices, procedures, and mindsets previously unknown to us.  This newfound awareness is transforming our approach, helping us set goals and we are now gaining the necessary skills to elevate Canna Oils to unprecedented heights.  BBT is a personal, practical and hands-on coaching team.  The use of WhatsApp enables us to ask questions privately or via the group, so we all learn from each other’s questions.  Do we think that BBT is worth the cost – absolutely!!!

Canna Oils

Aimee Wilde

I joined the wholesale Accelerator 2 day workshop. It was jam packed with valuable content and thorough processes and strategies ready to implement. Highly recommend!

Wilde Aromas

we can help you with

  • A PATH TO PROFITABILITY through business model design, strategy, budgeting, cost & pricing strategy & business growth planning.
  • DIFFERENT & UNIQUE POSITIONING, so your stockists see you as a real asset and WANT your products in their store.
  • CONFIDENCE & COMPETENCE in your sales conversations so you close deals with ease.
  • GROW YOUR RETAIL SALES AT SPEED, so you can accelerate your recurring revenue, increase market presence & grow your brand.
  • CREATE CONSISTENT REORDERS, so you have peace of mind about your cashflow and can focus on growth and expansion.
  • SAVE YOU TIME & MONEY through fine tuning your business processes, systems and tech.
  • MULTIPLY YOUR TIME through, tech, team and AI.
  • BUSINESS LEADERSHIP – so you can move from working IN to ON your business & lead a team to success.

Are you ready to get your product to the masses & scale your business?

Lets Figure This Out Together

Hi I am Nina,

(Mum of a 2 year old toddler & Founder of the Makers Business Tribe)

“Of course, we all can travel the journey of business alone – and eventually figure it all out.

But, honestly – if I could have avoided many months of sleepless nights, waking up overwhelmed by fear and my heart beating through my chest and never being able to switch off – because there was just so much to do, learn & figure out – I would.

Yes, eventually I came out the other end, BUT trust me it was hard. And it still sometimes is.

So if there is one thing I can contribute to YOU YOU who DARES to change the world, DARES to make a difference, & DARES to jump & build your own business

…it is shedding light on your path.

We, your team of experts in their fields, are here to help you build your business & get your products onto the shelves – side by side.

We are here to coach, teach & cheer for you, hold you to account, & give you a hand when you slip, so you can get back up and turn your business dream into a profitable venture & change driver.

Because that way we can all leave the planet a whole lot better than we found it.

join the tribe

Imagine leading the way in your category, gifting more health to the world and building a profit boosting business…

Building your business with the support of the Tribe can save you many years & 10,000s of dollars.

AND turn that emotional roller coaster

  • from overwhelm, fear, frustration & sense of being stuck

into a smooth path filled with

  • confidence, focus, direction, structure & crystal clear path

… that gets you to finally reach your goals & scale your revenue, profits & results!

join the tribe

Imagine leading the way in your category, gifting more health to the world and building a profit boosting business…

Building your business with the support of the Tribe can save you many years & 10,000s of dollars.

AND turn that emotional roller coaster

  • from overwhelm, fear, frustration & sense of being stuck

into a smooth path filled with

  • confidence, focus, direction, structure & crystal clear path

… that gets you to finally reach your goals & scale your revenue, profits & results!

how we start

1

Product Launch & Retail Growth Strategy

In a boutique 1:1 setting, we’ll work with you to crystallise your goals, define your strategy & your individual action plan & steps. So you know exactly WHAT to focus on and WHEN to get your product to market and into brand aligned retail stores.

1

Product Launch & Retail Growth Strategy

In a boutique 1:1 setting, we’ll work with you to crystallise your goals, define your strategy & your individual action plan & steps. So you know exactly WHAT to focus on and WHEN to get your product to market and into brand aligned retail stores.

2

Taking Action

Once we’ve developed a plan, we guide through your steps, step-by-step and coach and guide you to help you get results FAST (but at your speed).

2

Taking Action

Once we’ve developed a plan, we guide through your steps, step-by-step and coach and guide you to help you get results FAST (but at your speed).

3

Practice & Mastery

Unless you’ve built a business before, chances are you get stuck at the HOW. So we’ll take the time to not only teach you what you need to know but also Practice, Practice, Practice. Whether that’s your sales conversations, the way you pitch your product or how to lead your team. We take the time to get you confident & competent with everything we teach.

3

Practice & Mastery

Unless you’ve built a business before, chances are you get stuck at the HOW. So we’ll take the time to not only teach you what you need to know but also Practice, Practice, Practice. Whether that’s your sales conversations, the way you pitch your product or how to lead your team. We take the time to get you confident & competent with everything we teach.

about us

We are a business strategy, training & coaching firm that helps health conscious, product-based business owners get their product to the masses and into retail shelves.

Our methodologies, frameworks, and teachings are based on our personal track record of over 30 years of building and scaling product, service and tech businesses from the ground up all the way to IPO & beyond.

Our insights have featured across Australia in......

We are uniquely positioned to coach, teach and mentor product-based businesses in the key areas of strategy, sales, marketing, process, structure and business growth leadership, so they can become a leader in their category, boost their revenue & maximise their impact on this planet.

MBT Podcast

Hey there, my friend & fellow product entrepreneur! If you’re all about turning your passion for health or earth-conscious products into a thriving business, you’ve landed in the perfect spot.

I’m Nina Huchthausen, your host—a former tech startup consultant turned 7-figure serial entrepreneur. Inspired by my two-year-old toddler, I’m on a mission to empower as many impact-driven, product-based businesses like yourself to create a healthier, happier planet – one product at a time.

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