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172. Etsy Marketplace Insights 2024 Spring and Summer Trends Report

Crickets to Cha-Chings - May 06, 2024 10:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 398 ratings
Etsy put out a spring/summer trend report​​ and Julie reviews it in this episode of the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast. Here are some snippets of trending keyword searches according to Etsy in case you don't have time to read the report: +266% YoY increase in searches on Etsy for divorce gift...

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203. Moving into Working with Gold - with Ange B

Jewellers Academy Podcast - May 06, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes
In this week's episode, Jess chats with Ange B, a jeweller who makes architectural style jewellery and who features in the third episode of Handmade Jewellers. Ange discusses her journey into working with gold in her jewellery business and explains how she transitioned from working mainly in sil...

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#249 - Calculated risk-taking

Wheel Talk - May 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Ryan & Becca are back together once again to discuss risk taking in our businesses. What's the most risk we've taken lately, how do we think through risks we're willing to take, how having a support system influences our decisions, and how do we prepare ourselves when something doesn't go right....

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#290 - Setting Realistic & Stretch Goals - How To Get Where You're Trying To Go

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - May 01, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
To get your free copy of Zach’s Ebook “Handmade Business Secrets”, Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook   If you’re trying to grow to $5-10k/mo with your woodworking or handmade business- steal all the same strategies & systems Zach used to break the $1...

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5 Etsy Time Saving Hacks

Handmade & Beyond Podcast - April 30, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In today's podcast episode, I'm excited to share some top time-saving hacks that have revolutionized how I manage my Etsy business. Managing time efficiently is crucial, and with these strategies, you can streamline your operations too. Here are the hacks I covered: Duplicate Similar Listings: ...

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Episode 259: Block Prints

Love to Sew Podcast - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratings
This episode is about one of our very favourite fabrics - Indian block prints! We explore the rich history of these textiles, the process of making them, and where to buy them. We also share a bunch of pattern ideas and sewing tips so you can incorporate these dreamy, light, beautiful fabrics in...

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Never Before

Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - April 30, 2024 01:21 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Pull up a chair and gather around the craft table friends.  I have been scrapbooking for many years, but Murphy's Law served up something new yesterday and I've just got to tell you about it.  I'm dishing on stenciled backgrounds, untabbed dies, and new Better Press plates too.

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#289 - Strategy To Double Your Sales In 90 Days As A Woodworker

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - April 29, 2024 16:31 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
To get your free copy of Zach’s Ebook “Handmade Business Secrets”, Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook   If you’re trying to grow to $5-10k/mo with your woodworking or handmade business- steal all the same strategies & systems Zach used to break the $1...

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171. Start a Niche Subscription Business for Printables: Live Coaching Call

Crickets to Cha-Chings - April 29, 2024 10:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 398 ratings
In this live episode of the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast, Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison discuss strategies for growing an Etsy business off of the platform. They provide guidance to Naomi, an Etsy seller selling printables, on how to expand her business and reach a wider audience. The co...

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202. How I Sell Out My Fine Jewellery Collections with Susannah King

Jewellers Academy Podcast - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes
In this week's episode, Jess chats to Susannah King. Susannah is featured in episode 2 of The Handmade Jewellers, premiering this week on Thursday 2nd May ay 8pm BST. This week we're sharing a previous podcast recording with her from 2023. Susannah is a fourth generation jeweller and talks about...

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#248 - Is your price right? with Isaac Shue and Heidi Fahrenbacher

Wheel Talk - April 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Ryan & Becca have the whole crew here today, joined by Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery and Isaac Shue from Gallery Mostaza. They talk a lot more about our hot topic as of late: pricing. Heidi continues where we left off last time to ask Ryan about his approach to pricing and digging in...

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Q&A | Taptuning Tops, Tonewood Myths, Best Guitar Brands, and More!

DIY Guitar Making - April 27, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show - Favorite Guitar brands/companies - Fret slotting saws - Marketing your guitars - How many pounds of pressure do go-bars produce? - Inlaying into dark woods as opposed to light wood...

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Would You Give Etsy Full Control To Test Your Listing Titles?

Handmade & Beyond Podcast - April 26, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Etsy is known for its continual evolution, always tweaking and testing to enhance the marketplace experience. Recently, they've begun experimenting with altering seller titles—a move that has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. In this podcast episode, we delve into the pros and cons ...

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S6 E115: Jenni Grover, Wellness Coach

Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Hello and welcome everyone!  If you are new, I am Stephanie and this podcast is a long conversational format with alternating solo and guest episodes.  There is a chit chat segment that is after the guest segment where I chit and chat about everything and nothing in my world of being a maker and...

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170. 4 Business Ideas: 60min Live Q&A with Julie

Crickets to Cha-Chings - April 25, 2024 10:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 398 ratings
If you missed our Live Q&A, here is the replay on YouTube. Julie broke down 4 business ideas and how they would work off Etsy 1) subscription book box, 2) beauty professional templates 3) seasonal printables for kids monthly subscription and 4) a blog for dog lovers. She also screenshared what...

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Episode 470B: How to Know When You’re Done — And What to Do Next

Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - April 25, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratings
What are you done with?    To answer this profound question, this week we’ve got a special double-barrel episode release on the Thrive by Design podcast — How to Double Your Sales in Half the Time, and How to Know When You’re Done — And What to Do Next.    Both episodes are intended to s...

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Episode 470: How to Double Your Online Sales in Half the Time

Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - April 23, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratings
Today’s show is all about doubling your online sales, with a few simple strategies that always work.  But before we get to that, a quick message:  If you’re serious about increasing your sales in a short period of time, I’m here to help you do that. Our Train Your Customers to Buy from You O...

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Episode 258: Pattern-Free Design with Daisy Braid

Love to Sew Podcast - April 23, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratings
In this episode we’re interviewing Daisy Braid, also known as DIY Daisy! We chat with her about her book, Sew it Yourself, which is filled with pattern-free, wearable projects. She also tells us about her personal style evolution, how to find the good stuff when you’re shopping secondhand, and h...

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Moving On

Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - April 23, 2024 02:50 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
With Close To My Heart closing, it's time to make some changes.  What can you expect as we move on to bigger and better things?  How about more inspiration, wider styles of products, product reviews and tips galore!

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#288 - 5 Strategies To Make $1,000,000 With Your Woodworking Business

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - April 22, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
To get your free copy of Zach’s Ebook “Handmade Business Secrets”, Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook   If you’re trying to grow to $5-10k/mo with your woodworking or handmade business- steal all the same strategies & systems Zach used to break the $1...

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201. Ribbon Rings Going Viral - Last year I nearly gave up my business… Now it’s stronger than ever - with Anna Sweet from This Story Jewellery

Jewellers Academy Podcast - April 22, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes
In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demo...

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Season 2, Episode 4: Ordering Candle Supplies from International Suppliers

Candles and Stuff by Fleurty Wick - April 21, 2024 19:59 - 10 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Candles and Stuff Podcast hosted by Kim Braud, Owner of Fleurty Wick Candles and Stuff is a podcast designed to help entrepreneurs in the candle industry. We will also be discussing other "stuff" as it relates to business. Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audacy, Spotify, Soundclou...

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Q&A | Sizing Fretwire, Neck Profiling Jigs, Electric Guitar Tonewood Myths and More!

DIY Guitar Making - April 21, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: - Do headstock templates include space for the nut? - A jig for profiling necks with a router - An audio example of a student's guitar - Choosing fretwire with the right tang size for your fret slots - Leg tapering...

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#247 - "Resources for your business" at NCECA 2024

Wheel Talk - April 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Ryan & Becca are proud to share the topic of "Resources for your business" live at the NCECA 2024 clay conference hosted in Richmond, VA. We hope you enjoy the discussion as we share how our friends and peers become some of the best resources for our businesses. Thanks to Ben Carter (Tales of th...

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#287 - How Small Tweaks Can Give You A 37% Pay Raise In Your Business

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
To get your free copy of Zach’s Ebook “Handmade Business Secrets”, Please click here - https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook   If you’re trying to grow to $5-10k/mo with your woodworking or handmade business- steal all the same strategies & systems Zach used to break the $1...

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PART 3 - Engaging and Selling to Your Live Audience

Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes
Part 3 of the "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is Engaging & Selling to Your Live Audience. Parker is sharing some of his best presentation tips including giving us some (almost) scripts to practice which make selling on video easier. He's also helping us with how to showcase pro...

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200. Which Diploma To Choose? - How to know which one is best for you! With Jessica Rose & Tori Foster

Jewellers Academy Podcast - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes
In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma...

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How To Deal With Crazy Etsy Customers

Handmade & Beyond Podcast - April 16, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, I dive into the wild world of customer interactions on platforms like Etsy, where things can get pretty intense! I'll be covering everything from whether you should offer returns and exchanges to who should foot the bill for shipping, and how to tackle refunds effectively. We'll...

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Encore Episode #422: She's On Track to Triple Her Sales This Year... Here's How She Did It!

Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratings
Is your jewelry business really just an expensive hobby right now?  If you have to make jewelry, but you also have to make it a viable business, today’s episode of the Thrive by Design podcast is for you. Erin Kandoll quit her jewelry business just as the pandemic was starting, because she d...

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Episode 257: Overalls and Jumpsuits

Love to Sew Podcast - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratings
We love overalls and jumpsuits! In this episode, we talk about choosing the right style for you, matching it with the perfect fabric, and the pattern adjustments that are super important for these all-in-one garments. Plus: indie patterns, installing hardware, and more! And in the listener quest...