Latest Handmade Podcast Episodes
#251 - What can you do when sales are slow?
Wheel Talk - May 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsRyan & Becca discuss how they think about adjusting their business & finances when sales are harder to come by. We've seen slower sales to start the year online, at shows, and general sentiment around folks having less disposable income. We hope you get some valuable takeaways to get yourself p...
PART 7 - Advanced Live Selling Strategies
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® - May 16, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutesY'all, we're wrapping up Live Selling with this week's episode all about Advanced Live Selling Strategies. Now we usually don't use the word "advanced" around here because we like to keep things simple and accessible for everyone. But whether you've been in business for awhile or you've built up ...
From Idea to Sale: A Proven Etsy Listing Formula
Handmade & Beyond Podcast - May 14, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWelcome to "My Etsy Listing Formula," where I share my step-by-step approach to creating successful Etsy listings. First, I start with my idea of what I want to create. I jot down three variations of the idea in the form of keywords, which can be either specific or broad. For example, I might ...
Episode 473: She's Supporting Her Husband Through School With Her Jewelry Business with Lindsey Kirk
Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - May 14, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsWhen Lindsey Kirk’s husband came home and told her how much he was struggling at his swing shift factory job, it was clear they were at a crossroads. She knew that in spite of her feeling of panic, it was time to take her jewelry business to the next level. After 5 years of running a...
Human Nature's Jonathan Smales on mining the Anthropocene, and building in timber and Hempcrete at The Phoenix.
Material Matters with Grant Gibson - May 14, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsJonathan Smales is a housing developer like few others. He is the co-founder and executive chairman of Human Nature, whose new project, The Phoenix, on the outskirts of Lewes, East Sussex in the UK, has just won planning permission. What makes the development different? The Phoenix will contai...
Scrapbooks Hold the Evidence
Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - May 14, 2024 01:24 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI know scrapbooks are a beautiful way to leave a legacy, but lately I've been thinking they are a beautiful reminder that I am living my values and that I can do hard things. My scrapbooks hold the stories of my most important relationships and my biggest accomplishments. The next time you nee...
204. My Process of Getting into Goldsmiths North Fair - with Iain Sainsbury
Jewellers Academy Podcast - May 13, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutesIn this week's episode, Jess chats with Iain Sainsbury, who is the featured jeweller in the fourth episode of the Handmade Jewellers series and who recently got accepted to showcase his work at Goldsmith North, a prestigious fair for jewellers. Ian shares his journey of applying to the fair, hig...
#250 - Finding the right shows
Wheel Talk - May 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsRyan & Becca go in deep on finding shows early in your selling career. Becca plays interviewer on this one to ask Ryan all about his early shows, what he hopes to get sales-wise these days at a show, and how the progression has evolved year to year. There's also some discussion about where and h...
#292 - How To Properly Leverage Business Credit & Financing For Your Wood Business
Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - May 09, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTo 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...
PART 6 - Building Community Through Live Selling
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutesCommunity is one of the most valuable reasons to sell on live video (or to go live at all!). That's what Parker is talking all about in Part 6 of the mini series, "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide." Parker provides tips for cultivating community during a live video in this episode...
Episode 472: 5 Ways to Get Consistent and Stand Out With Social Media Marketing – This Week
Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - May 09, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsWe’ve got to talk about the state of social media content for jewelry businesses… Because a lot of jewelry designers are just totally missing the mark here. It’s boring, pushy, cringe, or some combination of all three. And I hate having to say that, because it’s not their fau...
Episode 134: A Woolly Good Report
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast - May 08, 2024 21:18 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsLinks to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Acre by Judith Brand Yell by Marie Wallin Claigan by Claudia Dingle Sequence Tank Top by Alicia Arroyo Blanco Replacement Hat Purse Socks #13 Buzzfeed The Woolly Good Gathering Show notes Support and follow us: Instag...
Problem Solved: Expanding Your Niche Without Running Out Of Ideas
Handmade & Beyond Podcast - May 07, 2024 14:49 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn the latest episode of my podcast, I tackled a question many Etsy sellers ponder: "How do I niche down and list more when my niche seems too specific?" This is a great question because as I dive into the world of niches, the paths can seem limited, but they really aren't. I started by unpack...
Bert Frank's Adam Yeats on manufacturing in post-Brexit Britain.
Material Matters with Grant Gibson - May 07, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsAdam Yeats is co-founder and managing director of Bert Frank, one of the UK’s leading lighting companies. Yeats started the brand with designer, Robbie Llewellyn, in 2013. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, opening a showroom in London’s Clerkenwell in 2019, exhibiting at home and...
Episode 471: How Your Health Impacts Your Success with Tina Anderson
Thrive By Design: Business and Marketing Strategy for Fashion, Jewelry and Creative Brands - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsWhen you’re healthy as an entrepreneur and business owner, it shows. Your energy is on point. You’re focused and in flow. You’re happier, more productive, and more creative. But when our health takes a hit, our business suffers too. When you’re feeling sick or sore, your motivation and cl...
Crafty Connections
Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - May 07, 2024 02:18 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsI'm adding a new column to our weekly newsletter all about crafty connections! Let's share ideas and inspiration for all sorts of creative endeavors. Get signed up and I'll send you a free card tutorial as a special gift.
172. Etsy Marketplace Insights 2024 Spring and Summer Trends Report
Crickets to Cha-Chings - May 06, 2024 10:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 398 ratingsEtsy 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...
#291 - My Top 3 Time Management Strategies For Woodworking Business Owners
Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - May 06, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTo 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...
203. Moving into Working with Gold - with Ange B
Jewellers Academy Podcast - May 06, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutesIn 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...
#249 - Calculated risk-taking
Wheel Talk - May 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsRyan & 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....
PART 5 - After the Live Sale: Follow-Up and Analysis
Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® - May 02, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutesPart 5 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is all about what happens after you show up for a live sale! First and foremost, congratulations and take a moment to be proud of yourself for showing up. It isn't easy to put yourself out there live! Now that you've made some sales liv...
#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 ratingsTo 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...
5 Etsy Time Saving Hacks
Handmade & Beyond Podcast - April 30, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsIn 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: ...
Episode 259: Block Prints
Love to Sew Podcast - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsThis 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...
Ptolemy Mann on colour, weaving, and painting.
Material Matters with Grant Gibson - April 30, 2024 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsPtolemy Mann is a British artist who came to widespread attention with her woven textile pieces, often stretched across a frame and notable for her extraordinary use of colour. More recently, her practice shifted and she has turned to painting on paper with fascinating – and inevitably colourf...
Never Before
Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - April 30, 2024 01:21 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPull 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.
#289 - Strategy To Double Your Sales In 90 Days As A Woodworker
Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - April 29, 2024 16:31 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTo 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...
171. Start a Niche Subscription Business for Printables: Live Coaching Call
Crickets to Cha-Chings - April 29, 2024 10:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 398 ratingsIn 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...
202. How I Sell Out My Fine Jewellery Collections with Susannah King
Jewellers Academy Podcast - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutesIn 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...
#248 - Is your price right? with Isaac Shue and Heidi Fahrenbacher
Wheel Talk - April 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsRyan & 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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