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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
Send me a Text Message! 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 w...

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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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PART 4 - Technical Setup for a Smooth Live Sale

Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes
In Part 4 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide," Parker is talking about all the technical setup behind a smooth live sale. Choosing Your Equipment: From smartphones to professional gear, what you need for high-quality video. Lighting and Sound Basics: How to ensure you are seen ...

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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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140: Can Composition Be Taught?

Everyday Photography, Every Day - April 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
Today we're joined by John Lambert and William Loftus, successful tech professionals and excellent amateur photographers, who were recent students in Rubin's experimental "The Art of Composition -- Reimagined" workshop. The group discuss the difficult topic and what it means to be a photographer.

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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...

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Meeting My Bestie

Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller - April 16, 2024 00:27 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Over the years I have shared bits and pieces about my best friend.  With our shared love of scrapbooking we've told many stories in our albums.  If you don't have a layout telling the story of how you met your bestie, I want to encourage you to create one together!  This episode shares the story...

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Season 2, Episode 3: How to Create a Custom Blend

Candles and Stuff by Fleurty Wick - April 15, 2024 19:07 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
EPISODE NOTES Available on YouTube and all Podcast Platforms How to Create a Custom Blend Remember, you only need to allow yourself to be creative! Items needed: You can get these things from Amazon.  Check my Amazon Warehouse Supplies Link here:  If you have any questions, please e...

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169. When Your Competitor is a Bigger Brand .. Do This!

Crickets to Cha-Chings - April 15, 2024 10:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 398 ratings
In this episode, Julie and Sasha of Gold City Ventures and Kennedy of Our Friendly World discuss growing a business off of Etsy. They talk about competitor analysis and the importance of understanding your customers and competitors. They specifically discuss what to do when your competitor is ...

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#286 - The 2 Types Of Woodworkers - Which Are You?

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast - April 15, 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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199. The Handmade Jewellers - BRAND NEW - TV show Series about the Craft of Handmade Jewellery

Jewellers Academy Podcast - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes
In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different...

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Episode 133: A Woolly Good Update

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast - April 14, 2024 21:48 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratings
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Acre by Judith Brand Yell by Marie Wallin Fairfield by Michele Wang Lento by Joanna Helin Sequence Tank Top by Alicia Arroyo Blanco Buzzfeed The Woolly Good Gathering Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pea...

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Season 2, Episode 2: How to Wick Your Candle Jars

Candles and Stuff by Fleurty Wick - April 14, 2024 17:36 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Today's podcast will discuss how to properly wick your candle jars!  Available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, and all of your favorite platforms.  Listen on YouTube at @fleurtywick EPISODE NOTES: Wicking a candle jar properly is crucial for ensuring that your candle burns...

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#246 - Let's talk preorders

Wheel Talk - April 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratings
Ryan & Becca chat about preorders today! We cover a few pros and cons of doing a preorder, what we've preordered before, what we'd like to preorder in the future, and customer considerations when receiving an online preorder. Enjoy and good luck if you're planning to preorder anything this year....

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Aims - Indy Bindy Fabrics

Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor - April 12, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Send me a Text Message! S6 Ep 114 Guests segment:  Aims, Indy Bindy Fabrics https://www.indybindy.com.au/shop Aims is the owner of Indy Bindy Fabrics, an independent online fabric shop based in Australia.  She works with independent fabric artists and designers.  A lot of these fabric artists a...