Two crafty sisters dig up stories and bust myths about people, materials, and practices related to all your favorite handcrafts. Listen to us in your home ec class! Email us at [email protected] and find us on IG @handmadehistorypodcast. New episodes every other week!
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The Simple Handmade Everyday podcast is where I talk about living a creative, intentional life. I like to chat about quilting, knitting, what I’m reading and watching, and even a little bit about keeping a cozy, organized home.
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The artists and artisans of the fiber world come to you in The Long Thread Podcast. Each episode features interviews with your favorite spinners, weavers, needleworkers, and fiber artists from across the globe. Get the inspiration, practical advice, and personal stories of experts as we follow the long thread.
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Welcome to the Indie Made Biz Podcast! I’m Cheryl Ham, and after growing my handmade businesses to 7 figures, I’m sharing the strategies that helped me turn my passion into a full-time income. If you’re making the products you sell, you need to do things differently—tune in for actionable tips and proven strategies to help you launch, scale, and thrive as a creative entrepreneur.
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Hello APGD is a neighborhood podcast that highlights the people who make the Audubon Park Garden District one of the most celebrated destination neighborhoods in Central Florida. We chat with business owners, community leaders, volunteers, long-time residents, artists, and other influential locals; documenting the untold stories of this magical place just minutes away from Downtown Orlando.
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Jessica Rose is a serial jewellery business owner and the Founder of multi-award-winning London Jewellery School and Jewellers Academy. Having helped over a million people learn jewellery-making, she passionately believes anyone can have a successful business making and selling things they love. Each week, you'll hear tips, support and practical advice on how to launch your jewellery or handmade business as well as inspiring interviews.
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Welcome to our podcast! Craftsmanship is a not-for-profit, multimedia magazine focusing on in-depth profiles of intriguing artisans and innovators across the globe — the movers and makers who are creating a world built to last. To support this project, please consider making a donation — it's tax-deductible! www.craftsmanship.net/donate
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Welcome to Making It Podcast, your cozy corner for all things handmade! Join us as we celebrate the joy of crafting and the beauty of creating with our hands. In each episode, we’ll chat about the adventures and little victories in the world of handmade goods, share fun tips for your own creative projects, and explore the heartwarming stories that come from making something special. Whether you're an experienced artisan or just starting your crafting journey, this is the place to find inspir ...
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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn is a podcast in equal parts measure about knitting, crochet, and the mother-daughter bond between its co-hosts, Vivian and Alyson. Join us for our twice monthly chat as we talk about our latest projects and yarn obsessions, advice from a long-time fiber fanatic to a beginner, living in Edinburgh, Scotland (Alyson) versus Virginia, USA (Vivian), fangirling over TV shows we love, and other everyday pursuits.
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Brian and Rochelle Brown share their journey of faith, family and business with humor, humility, and a drink or two. #HandmadeVictory
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Whether you’re a complete beginner on Etsy, or want to scale your handmade business to multi-6 figures, the “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast gives you actionable advice and workshop style full length episodes to grow your handmade business on Etsy and beyond. We get it. Starting or growing a handmade business can be really overwhelming, and sometimes you feel like you have an expensive hobby rather than a profitable business. If you have questions like “How can I make sales in my business ...
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Ryan Durbin (@rdceramics) & Becca Otis (@5linespottery) share their experiences as potters, makers, small business owners, and creatives. Becca is a full time studio potter, while Ryan is a full time website developer and part time potter. We'd love to share our ups and downs along the way as we build our skills as makers and small business owners in an honest, informal manner. We hope to bring you helpful tips we've learned over the years, learn from each other, and share expertise from a n ...
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"The World's Most Essential Cooking Tool."
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In Material Matters, host Grant Gibson talks to a designer, maker, artist, architect, engineer, or scientist about a material or technique with which they’re intrinsically linked and discovers how it changed their lives and careers. Follow us on Instagram @materialmatters.design and our website www.materialmatters.design The Material Matters fair will return in 2025, as part of the London Design Festival. Material Matters is produced and published by Delizia Media Ltd.
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A collection of conversations with people in the Handmade community, all about computing and software.
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Pittsburgh Web designer, blogger and #1 top podcast in USA!
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Are you a t-shirt maker or a seller of handmade products? Are you trying to turn your creative passion into a thriving business while balancing your 9-5 job? You're in the right place! I'm Amy, and I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have a million ideas but limited time in the day. That's why I created the "Turn Down The Hustle" podcast – a weekly show designed to help busy creatives like you. Join me as we dive into practical tips and actionable insights. We'll cover marketin ...
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Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home. This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating. There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific make ...
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Thrive By Design: Marketing and Growth Strategies For Jewelry and Luxe Product Brands
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Is making beautiful jewelry your passion, yet you struggle to juggle the business side of your brand? Find out what makes an independent brand truly remarkable and profitable to stand out from your competition. Tune in to Thrive by Design with host, Tracy Matthews. She’s an award winning jewelry designer, Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy and Champion for Visionaries at Creatives Rule the World. More importantly, she’s been in your shoes and loves to share her experiences, ...
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A podcast of 'rial talk about all things materials hosted by award-winning materials scientist and engineer, Dr Anna Ploszajski Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/handmade Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hi! I'm Dana and I run the small business Scrappy Stitch. I have met so many wonderful makers and have had some amazing conversations since I started my small business. I realized I wanted to share these conversations with other small businesses, so I decided to start the Handmade With Heart Podcast. Every month I scour the internet for micro and small businesses to feature on the podcast. We share stories, tips, and a LOT of laughs. So check your DMs - because I might be reaching out to YOU!
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A show focused on the trade skills that have almost been lost to history and the male and female Craftsmen that keep them alive. I am Don Gonzales, a full time saddle maker of 15 years, and I dive into the world of "supposed" forgotten skills and trades.
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When it comes to building your brand as an artisan maker, there isn't a "one size fits all" guide to success. Join us, Kim and Kevin of @marketspacevendorevents, as we chat about our own experiences and those of the 3,000+ artists in our network. We'll take questions, host interviews, and make recommendations to help you practice or pivot. We happen to be married so you'll also be treated to a layer of comedic banter. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshand ...
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A podcast about scrapbooking, stamping, cardmaking, die cutting and papercrafting in general. Listen to interviews with designers and creatives who help empower beautiful, meaningful handmade creation. Get behind the scenes looks at the product creation process and other fun handmade topics!
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Nicole Hogeland from The Handmade Entrepreneur reveals all her tips and tricks to creating a thriving handmade market. Skip all the trials and errors and get off to a great start. Discover how you can choose the best items to create, How to choose the best keywords, How to price your items and maximize your profit and have it happen over and over again. She has been able to stay home with her spouse working on there handmade business and you can to! Take those craft projects and turn them in ...
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A podcast devoted to knitting, craft and creativity. Helen from Curious Handmade talks about what is on the needles, the latest knitting patterns, yarns and inspiration. She chats with designers, makers and knitting friends.
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"A classic is something everybody wants to have read, but no one wants to read." Good things are not hard to find, but they are hard to like. In a world in which almost everything else fades, some good things last, but they are an acquired taste. The Handmade Humanity podcast helps develop your appetite for good things that have stood the test of time. Join Austin and Max as they explore the riches of the classical tradition and bring ancient ideas to the modern era. It can be difficult to b ...
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I'm Anna Panteli an ex corporate girl who began an online business during her maternity leave in 2014, fast forward a few years and I have created 4 online handmade businesses, quit my day job and become a full time entrepreneur. But the path from a - b is ongoing, the online space changes daily, the anxiety, overwhelm and stress is real as is the fear of failure.So I am turning on the mic to give you advice and authentic chats, diving into how to's in business and life, giving you tips, tri ...
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Learn how to turn your creative hobby into a thriving business with Jess Van Den
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eCommerce QueenBOSS | Handmade | Wholesale | Online Retail | Leadership & NLP | Mindfulness
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After a decade of working for the TOP Fortune 500 companies internationally, Soheir launched her own Modest Fashion eCommerce business. She has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC & CBS along with various other radio shows, podcasts & publications. Through her podcast, public speaking and programs, she also helps creative entrepreneurs who feel invisible online to build an eCommerce business that stands out, sparks passion, and creates wealth in their lives, so they can share their gifts with the ...
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Welcome to Handmade Sellers, THE podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want to grow their Etsy shop traffic and sales without wasting hours on social media. Your host, Jenny Hall, brings more than 10 years experience selling on Etsy, has helped hundreds of Etsy shop owners 2x-42x their sales in just a few short months, and she wants the same success for you! Through her guidance, you'll get the support you need to go from part time side hustle to full time business owner selling on Etsy - g ...
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Every week, Dean Delray profiles the world's best artisans and makers from around the world. This is some real rabbit hole stuff.
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A weekly podcast that brings the biggest stories in the art world down to earth. Go inside the newsroom of the art industry's most-read media outlet, Artnet News, for an in-depth view of what matters most in museums, the market, and much more.
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We love to make things with our own two hands, things like clothes, book illustrations, delicious meals...and a vibrant, mindful life! To be fully lit up! This is the In Kinship Podcast, and I am your host, Tina VanDenburg. I'm a maker and I imagine you might be a maker too, and you stumbled upon this podcast because maybe you want to elevate your life as a maker. In this podcast, we're gonna explore the idea of living a vibrant, fully awake life as a person who loves to create things.
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We are setting out on a cross-country quest to further understand the makers movement and craft renaissance. We will take our readers and listeners deep into the creative combustion engine of our country; talking to the colorful characters who hold the deeper truths of This Craft Nation.
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An informal podcast for small shop owners, mamas and BO$$ babes! Hosted by Farah, the maker and owner of Love Squared Kids who's just trying to balance the life of a work at home mom of 2 small kids with being a shop boss and everything in between! Join us for interviews, celeb gossip, life hacks and more!
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No-bullsh*t strategies to help you *CATAPULT* your online shop and *QUIT* that mediocre day job.
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Join host Daniel Howell as he explores making and learning traditional skills and crafts with topic experts. From foraging to blacksmithing, weaving to hide tanning, each episode contains guidance and tips for learning to make or do it yourself. Inspired by the survival, homesteading and handmade communities this podcast covers a variety of traditional knowledge for the person that is interested in practical self-reliance, rural skills and artisan craftsmanship. Operating on the belief that ...
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Presented by Hot Off The Press President Paulette Jarvey and Gail Booth, Paper Wishes Weekly Webisodes feature a new and different paper crafting technique each week-from the comfort of your own computer! Each video segment runs about 5-20 minutes and features the latest products, techniques, ideas and instruction—all at the click of a mouse. For the latest episode, visit PaperWishes.com every week. This podcast will feature some of our favorite episodes.
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What does it take for you to start your own small business? Where can you gather inspiration and information to get you started on the right foot? Can you make a living from selling handmade items? I've spent 10 years as an artist, maker, and marketer, and currently spend most of my time as the Founder and CEO of Happening Hands, a membership community for makers where we help them grow thriving, profitable businesses. Every Wednesday, you'll hear from Handmade CEOs and industry experts. The ...
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Milling, Mashing, Fermenting, Distilling, Maturation, Proofing & Bottling… is just the start of the story.We dive into some pretty technical topics on distillation each episode. While we can’t promise there will be no math… we will get to the processes and science behind craft distilling. We also talk with an industry professional about their thoughts and approach to each episode’s topic. That is — the distillers, brewers, warehouse men, engineers, and architects that get it done – day in an ...
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Insights and actionable advice for Etsy Shops from hosts Richie, Gordon, Lisa and Jade of Marmalead. Lessons learned, seller Q&A, and guest chats with shops are all things you can look forward to on The Jam. Tune in if you're ready to take your handmade or vintage shop to the next level!
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Everyday Photography (Every Day)" is a weekly podcast where you get to listen in on a chat between a photographer (Rubin) and a regular human (Suzanne Fritz-Hanson) with an eye on making your pictures amazing and helping you enjoy your photography more. No technical stuff. No talk of gear or software. Just photography for the fun of it. Rubin brings a unique perspective to consumer media: a student of Jerry Uelsmann; an amateur photographer for 40 years; formerly of Lucasfilm, Netflix and Ad ...
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If you’re a small business owner, you might feel like you are doing everything possible to grow your business… from SEO, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, social media, Faire, your own website, Shopify, Amazon, markets and more… but nothing seems to get you closer to actually having consistent sales, to the point that it’s hard to stay motivated and show up for your business. Maybe you feel like you might be at a place where you need some help to get to consistent sales and growth, and maybe you’re e ...
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Suz's Muses is brought to you by Suzanne Proksa, a "Jill of all trades." Suzanne talks about health and wellness, business, handmade and Etsy love, social media, quirky goodness, daily thoughts, motivation, and more. You will never quite know what you're going to get! Suzanne Proksa is an IAWP (International Association of Wellness Professionals) Certified Wellness Coach, an AADP (American Association of Drugless Practitioners) Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, a PHR and SHRM-CP Certif ...
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#44 - The Communication Game: Should You Speak with 'We' or 'I'?
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🩵 In this episode Handmade Bosses founder, Steph, dives into the great "I vs. We" debate that many handmade business owners face. ❓ Should you present your brand as a solo handmade business or as a team? Steph shares talks about the pros and cons of using "I" versus "we," helping you decide which approach aligns best with your business. Join Steph …
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In this episode of "Making It Handmade," host Sari dives into a topic that resonates with many creative souls: the challenging yet rewarding balance between pursuing your passion and managing a thriving business. Join Sari as she shares personal anecdotes from her journey as a maker, offering insights into the beautiful chaos of craft and commerce.…
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Have you seen a Woobles kit lately? We have--they are everywhere! These little stuffed characters are an example of amigurumi, 3-D stuffed toys that are knit or crocheted. Amigurumi originated in Japan in the 40s and 50s, in the aftermath of the atom bombs that the US dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Often cute, these little toys can be seen as a…
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32: Flip the Script on Fear: A Practical Guide to Busting Limiting Beliefs for Makers
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Do fear and self-doubt ever hold you back from reaching your business goals? In this episode of The Indie Made Biz Podcast, we uncover the hidden barriers that limit your potential: your limiting beliefs. These sneaky thoughts—like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t charge more”—aren’t truths; they’re stories you can rewrite. Join me as I walk you t…
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"Why Choose Handmade?" with Gary Rogowski (Best of "The Secrets of Mastery," Season 1)
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On this episode of "The Secrets of Mastery," we discuss the value of handmade work with master woodworker and furniture maker Gary Rogowski. The founder of the Northwest Woodworking Studio, Rogowski is also the author of many books about woodworking and creativity in the digital age. In this interview, we discuss whether technology helps or hinders…
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25 handmade business ideas you can start for less than $100!
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Thinking of starting a new handmade business, or looking for new products to make? To kick off 2025, I decided to do a fun episode outlining 25 trending handmade products that you can make in 2025 – for less than $100! If you want to start your own craft business this year, but you’re not sure what you want to make and sell, then today’s episode mi…
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Episode 113: In Which I Chat About Quilting Finishes, Great Books, and Tiptoeing into 2025.
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In this episode, I chat about a couple of quilting finishes, great books, and tiptoeing into 2025. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.By Kristin Esser
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244. How Much Should Your Spend on Your Jewellery Training? - How to Finance Your Diploma & Training
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In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna discuss the financial aspects of jewellery training, exploring how much one should invest in their education and the importance of continuous learning. They share personal experiences and insights on overcoming financial fears, the value of investing in oneself, and practical solutions…
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#288 - Authentic growth & "The Essential Pottery Notebook" with Kara Leigh Ford
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Ryan & Becca are joined by Kara Leigh Ford, a potter based in the United Kingdom, to discuss her journey from a full-time career in marketing to building a thriving pottery business. Kara shares her insights on pricing handmade ceramics, selling at markets, and navigating online sales. They also dive into the realities of running a pottery studio, …
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Neil Brownsword on clay and safeguarding skill.
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Neil Brownsword is one of the most intriguing – and uncompromising – ceramic artists currently practicing in the UK. His work is inspired by the de-industrialisation of his home city, Stoke-on-Trent, and, appropriately enough, his career in ceramics began when he worked as an apprentice in the Wedgwood factory as a 16 year old in the mid 1980s. Sub…
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The RoundUp: Censorship Surges, David Lynch's Art, and the Met's Video Game
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We are back this week with our monthly edition of the Art Angle Roundup, where co-hosts Kate Brown and Ben Davis are joined by a guest to discuss some of the biggest headlines of the month. This week, Caroline Goldstein, acting managing editor of Artnet News, joins the show. It’s been quite the January. Though it is typically a slow month, some maj…
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Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Woodland Walk Socks by This Handmade Life Sailboat Sun-suit by Vogue Knitting Yell by Marie Wallin Lento Jonna Helin Emily's Thrift Flip Steamer Train Worsted by Ursula Almeida Brioche Starter Hat by Raina K A.N.T. (A New Take) by Aimee DeBaun Sailaway Cardigan by Marie Green Quiz: Which Chri…
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#43 - Unlock Effortless Social Media Growth: Proven Strategies that Work
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💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Please take a moment to leave a review to help other creatives discover our community & learn alongside us. Does your branding suck? The NEW, FREE Brandathon challenge is our 1-week to a brand that makes your business magnetic 🧲 A brand is just a logo & pretty fonts... right?! WRONG! ❌ When people sell businesses, the…
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Episode #514: Your Website Copy and Brand Voice Messaging Makeover with Megan Kachigan
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Are you ready to turn casual browsers into loyal, high-paying customers? In this episode, I sit down with copywriting expert Megan Kachigan to reveal how the right brand messaging can transform your jewelry business. We dive deep into why your website copy matters more than you think, how to tap into the emotional drivers that make people buy, and …
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36 | Create a Facebook Shop [TDTH Challenge #5]
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Discover the transformative power of Facebook Shops for boosting your T-shirt business. This episode dives deep into setting up a Facebook shop, maximizing customer engagement, and avoiding common pitfalls in an increasingly competitive market. • Explanation of Facebook Shops and their importance • Step-by-step guide to setting up your Facebook sho…
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243.Upskilling in Jewellery: The Power of Masterclasses for Learning Advanced Stone Setting with jeweller Iain Sainsbury
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In this week's episode, jeweller Iain Sainsbury shares his journey from corporate career to full-time jeweller, covering his unique signature style that incorporates advanced techniques like sand casting and stone setting. He reflects on his experiences of the Jewellers Masterclasses, the importance of community support, and the motivation behind h…
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Welcome to “Making It Handmade,” the cozy podcast for all things crafty! I’m your host, Sari, and I’m thrilled to take you on a journey into the delightful world of handmade creations. Join me as we explore the magic of crafting, share stories of creativity, and celebrate the joy that comes from making with our hands. Whether you're an experienced …
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A lifelong crafter, Jennifer B. Williams had tried a wide variety of fiber techniques, but she felt something fall into place the first time she sat down to a lesson at an inkle loom. “It was the strangest thing to me. When I started inkle weaving, I started thinking through inkle,” she says. Delicate bracelets, origami fish, flip-flop straps? Abso…
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#287 - Making progress: From setting goals to staying inspired
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Ryan and Becca kick off the episode by answering listener questions about point-of-sale systems and the enjoyable (and less enjoyable) parts of their making process. Then, they dive into the topic of the day: setting achievable goals to improve your pottery skills for the long term. Along the way, they share practical tips for staying realistic and…
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We don’t need to tell anyone listening that it is a difficult and alarming political moment. You may be asking, How will art weather the storm? To answer that question, you probably need to take stock of how art has navigated the political storms of the recent past. And there’s been a lot of debate about this recently, centered on the critic Dean K…
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35 | The Big Game Do's & Don'ts - Football Tee Party Planner
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This episode focuses on the potential for small businesses to capitalize on the excitement of the big game by hosting engaging online events designed to attract and retain customers. We discuss essential themes such as effective marketing strategies, legal considerations, and creating a buzz through social media, emphasizing the importance of plann…
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On the 26th of January, 2015, I started the Thriver Circle. I saw a desperate need amongst the maker community for a supportive, educational space where we could gather together and learn what it took to make our handmade businesses a success! Fast-forward to today – and in just 2 day’s time, the Thriver Circle will celebrate it’s 10th birthday! Ov…
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#42 - Here's how to have a calm marketing strategy for your handmade business
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🩵 Does social media feel heavy and something you just don't need piled on your to-do list? 😤 Do you feel like you're not doing your best, you don't know what to do on social media and it's all a bit too much? 🥰 Today I'm going to teach you how to grow your handmade business all whilst keeping your social media serene AF. 📋 I'll help you find your r…
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Send us a text Meet Ashley—Owner and Operator of Papi's Burritos in East End Market. The green chili in Papi's Colorado-style breakfast burritos is sure to become your favorite new craving that will keep you coming back for more. Ashley has an incredible life story—living in multiple spots in the US and abroad and we’re so lucky she’s now sharing h…
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34 | Add FAQs to Facebook Group Rules [TDTH Challenge #4]
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This episode focuses on the importance of adding FAQs to the rules section of your Facebook group to enhance clarity and streamline communication. By leveraging this tool, you can significantly reduce repetitive questions and empower your community members with the information they need. • Highlighting the significance of clarity for new members • …
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31 | Set an Away Message on Meta [TDTH Challenge #1]
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Running a creative online t-shirt business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your personal time or sense of balance. Establishing an away message can help manage customer expectations, combat burnout, and maintain professionalism, making both you and your customers feel valued. • Setting boundaries helps prevent burnout and maintain work-life balanc…
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32 | Email Auto Replies [TDTH Challenge #2]
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The episode focuses on the importance of setting up email auto-replies to enhance professionalism and customer engagement in your t-shirt business. By implementing this small change, business owners can save time, set boundaries, and maintain effective communication without being overwhelmed. • Importance of auto-replies for professionalism • Build…
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33 | Optimize Your Website with Strategic FAQs [TDTH Challenge #3]
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Creating an FAQ page is essential for reducing repetitive customer inquiries, building trust, and boosting sales. This episode provides actionable steps for establishing an effective FAQ section on your website, covering vital topics from commonly asked questions to platform-specific guidelines and promotional strategies. • Creating an FAQ page red…
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242. My First Term on the Silver Jewellery Diploma with Kelly Twigg of Willow and Twigg Jewellery
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In this week's episode, Kelly Twigg shares her journey from a part-time jewellery hobbyist to a dedicated jeweller enrolled in the Jewellers Academy diploma program. She discusses her initial experiences with jewellery making, the transition to self-employment, and the importance of learning new techniques to grow her business. Kelly highlights the…
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Lace is, by definition, useless. Whether is it is woven, crocheted, knitted, or made with needles or bobbins, lace is an adornment. And it has been a part of human history since (at least) the 1000s CE. We take you on a tour of lace from South America to Switzerland to South India, and show how lace has not only decorated clothing and table linens …
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#286 - Simple steps to organize your business finances
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Ryan and Becca dive into the importance of maintaining separate bank accounts for business transactions, efficiently tracking expenses, and staying on top of quarterly tax payments. They also discuss the value of understanding business structures and managing finances, sharing helpful resources for every stage of your business journey. Maker of the…
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How the Getty Museum Survived L.A.'s Fires
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Last weekend, warnings to evacuate were issued to the suburban westside neighborhood of Brentwood, which includes the esteemed Getty Center, home to one of the city’s most prized art collections. After more than a week of burning, L.A.’s devastating wildfires, which began on January 7, are still not fully contained, forcing ongoing evacuation order…
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Episode #513: 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Jewelry Brand to Grow Your Sales in 2025
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If your jewelry sales aren't where you want them to be, you're probably thinking you need to work harder - but that's not the answer. In this episode, I share my proven 5-point audit system to help you identify what's holding your business back and create a strategic plan for growth. Whether you're stuck at a sales plateau, struggling with inconsis…
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STOP looking at this number in other people’s Etsy shops.
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Today I’m discussing a metric that we all look at and use, but ultimately tells us NOTHING about how successful (or not) a business is. We often use this number as a proxy for success – but it really tells us very little about how much profit a business is making – which is the more accurate financial metric of success. Although, it’s not the only …
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31: The Art of Getting Things Done: A Smarter To-Do List
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On this episode of The Indie Made Business Podcast, we’re tackling the endless to-do list that every handmade business owner knows all too well. Overwhelm ends here! We’re diving into five actionable tips that will help you take control of your day, focus on what truly matters, and build real momentum in your business. Each tip is designed to help …
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30: It’s Okay to Dream Big (And Why You Should)
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In this episode, I’m kicking off 2025 by sharing an important mindset shift that has completely changed the way I approach my business. I’m diving into how you can design a business that works for you and supports the life you want, rather than feeling like you’re working for your business. I’ll take you back to my early days as an entrepreneur, wh…
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#41 - Unlock Peak Sales After Christmas: Tips to Thrive in the New Year
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🩵 Join me in this episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," as I talk about a common challenge faced by many handmade business owners: the post-Christmas sales slump. 🎄 As the holiday season winds down, many entrepreneurs notice a significant dip in sales, you're not alone in this experience. I share valuable insights and actionable strategies to com…
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Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Woodland Walk Socks by This Handmade Life Mitten Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski Sailboat Sun-suit by Vogue Knitting Intersection by Joanne Scrace Purple Ankle Warmers Going Vertical by Lisa Ellis Striped Homefront by Sidney Crabaugh Sutton Shawlette by Tori Yu Show notes Support and follow…
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241. 10 Things I Wouldn't Do If I Was Starting a Jewellery Business in 2025 with Jessica Rose
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In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess dives into the lessons she’s learned from years in the jewellery industry to share 10 things (and a bonus 1!) she wouldn’t do if starting a jewellery business in 2025. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or already running a jewellery business, Jess’s insights offer valuable remin…
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Visiting museums and archaeological sites in the American Southwest, Louie García finds inspiration to revive the fiber techniques of the past. He has participated in creating several recreations of ancient textiles, including a replica of the 800-year-old Arizona Openwork Shirt, and is a member of the Cedar Mesa Perishables Project, which studies …
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Ryan and Becca kick off the new year by sharing their personal and professional goals for 2025. They dive into strategies for improving time tracking in their small business, discuss aspirations like securing a role with Speedball, and outline financial and marketing goals. They also explore potential collaborations with consignment shops and the o…
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Episode #512: Key Trends For Scaling Your Brand in 2025 – Ins and Outs Edition
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2025 is calling, and it's time to leave outdated business practices behind! In this game-changing episode, I'm revealing the essential INs and OUTs for scaling your creative business this year. From authenticity-driven growth to strategic marketing moves, discover what's working now and what needs to go. Plus, learn why Pinterest traffic might be y…
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What Makes Spine-Tingling Art? Aesthetic Chills: Explained
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Can you think of a work of art that truly thrilled you? Maybe you can—and if you can, maybe it even literally made you shiver, or sent a chill up your spine. This is the phenomena that is called “Aesthetic Chills.” It’s tied to strong emotional reactions to music or dramatic moments in fiction, or even to works of visual art. The effect is a bit my…
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This week, we explore the exciting concept of Fast Finger Friday, a dynamic method to boost sales while enhancing customer engagement. By turning inventory turnover into a thrilling competition, we highlight the importance of diversifying selling strategies and provide actionable tips for hosting your own event. • Fast Finger Friday creates urgency…
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#40 - Unlock Extraordinary Business and Personal Growth with My Proven Dream Board Method
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🎉 Kick off the New Year with an inspiring episode of the How to Be a Handmade Boss podcast! ⚡️ In this electrifying episode, "Unlock Extraordinary Business and Personal Growth with My Proven Dream Board Method," Steph reveals how dream boarding can be a game-changer for achieving your business goals. 🤫 Join her as she shares the secrets behind her …
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Big Changes, Bigger Dreams - Welcome to Indie Made Business
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Welcome to the Indie Made Business podcast, where I help creative entrepreneurs design businesses that truly serve their lives. In this trailer, I’m excited to share some big changes happening in 2025 and talk about how I’m setting my business up to fit into the life I’ve always dreamed of. If you’re ready to join me on this journey of growth, mind…
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