The Jewelry Shop in the Truck: Madison Hampton

When someone says they take their job with them on the road, usually the most common conversation to come up is about continual access to internet and getting onto conference calls in the correct time zone. But there are also a ton of folks out there who craft their own tangible goods, like Madison Hampton of Vancrafted Studio-- a jewelry maker and business owner who creates stunning pieces from her 4x4 truck camper.

Professional makers have their own unique business challenges when it comes to road travel-- from storage, to crafting the good themselves, to shipping and more, and Madison is a knowledgeable, honest voice to address them on this episode. From practical tips to hearing what inspires her and more, this episode is dedicated to all the makers out there who dream of travel.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What Madison’s truck camper set up is likeWhy she and her fiance downsized from a cargo van to a 4x4 truckWhether Madison misses anything from her van now that she downsized
to a truckHow Madison started her business and what it took to make it possible
to travel withAnecdotes from Madison’s challenges to creating jewelry outdoorsWhat Madison does to prepare her business for long term travelHow she receives packages for supplies while on the roadWhat Madison does to keep everything organized in her truckThe place Madison has been finding inspiration recentlyHow she started her business on a tight budgetMadison’s travel style and the benefits of living all over the
country2 simple tips to start your business that have worked for MadisonWhether Instagram has worked for Madison’s business or notHow she has created her business so she can spend more time traveling
and exploring the outdoors

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Vancrafted StudioFollow Madison’s business on Instagram - @vancraftedstudioGo Fast Campers

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