Crafting for Profit Live
Welcome to Crafting for Profit Live—where you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck! With more than 25 years experience and a DIY community of more than 1.5 million, Angie Holden and Cori George share handmade business strategies, craft business insights, and inspirational stories. Every other Monday, you’ll learn from experts how to use your crafts to financially support a creative life. Angie and Cori are full-time creators and Cricut + sublimation experts. They have run Etsy + Shopify stores with more than $350,000 in revenue and are ready to teach you to do the same!
Episodes
Do you want to grow your business? One way to do that is with exposure! And influencers can help with that! Please do not roll your eyes or envision a high-priced celebrity holding a product and smiling! We are joined by expert Erin Sparrow for real world advice on collaborating with other small business owners to spread the word about your products. From influencers to podcasters to authors and more, Erin has grown her business by...
Want to start your side hustle? Not sure how to do that with a full time job? We have craft expert Jami Hofmann with us today and she is sharing her tips for being an employee by day and an entrepreneur by night. Get recommendations for squeezing out time to pursue your passions and dreams WITHOUT burning yourself out. You never know when that side hustle can turn into a full time gig and the craft business of your dreams!Want to l...
Are you ready to hire help for your small business? Where do you start? Should you hire a virtual assistant? Perhaps some contract labor or a 1099 employee? Would some seasonal labor be enough to get you by? There are so many questions to consider and you want to make sure you hire the right people for your handmade business. Let expert Emily Bronaugh give you the tips you need to get it right the first time!
Have you ever considered licensing your artwork to brands? Perhaps you want to get started by licensing art online via platforms like Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio. We have information you need in this episode from craft expert Carina Gardner. Get advice from Carina on where to start and what NOT to do when starting the art licensing journey! You too can make passive income with your digital art - you just need to know ...
Have you ever thought of running an exclusive group or membership? We are chatting with Lauren Quigley about what it takes to make and sustain a profitable community. Gets her tips and tricks then decide whether an community membership is the right step for your handmade business. If you have wanted to get into teaching others about crafting rather than selling your own handmade goods, this could be the business model for you!
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We are pulling back the curtain and letting you in on all of the digital tools that we personally use to run our craft businesses. From beginner to more advanced, we have the tools you need for everything from finance to social media. You will free up your time with these tools so you can concentrate on the reason you started this business in the first place - the crafting!
Get the free downloadable list of digital tools here: ...
Are you ready to get started with wholesale? Want to see your products on store shelves? Brittany Wolf is answering our questions about the process so you know where to start and how to be successful! Learn what to have in place before you begin and how to look more professional to store owners. Then get great pitch tips and learn where to find those buyers that will love what you have to offer!
Brittany is the sheEO of SHEWOLF...
Running a small business with your spouse may be your dream but how will you handle the transition? Kirk and Brittany Anton with Heat Transfer Warehouse are here to share their expertise. From how to handle disagreements to how to still connect as a couple, they are answering our burning questions about learning to work with your partner while still focusing on your marriage.
Kirk and Brittany Anton are a dynamic entrepreneurial...
How do you scale your handmade business beyond the number of products you can physically make? One option is to find a manufacturer for your products. We are joined by Jess Boro from Back to Basics as she tells us how she found someone to make her Wonder Discs in bulk so she could grow her business even more than she ever dreamed. She will give you the tips you need to start on this journey yourself if you are ready to go beyond DI...
Organizing your craft supplies and handmade business area can be extremely important. You may find that a more organized space increases your productivity, which in turn increases your profits. Join Angie and Cori as they discuss some tips and tricks for organizing and laying out your workspace to make the most of whatever space you have for your craft business.
Join us for Craft Organization Camp! http://craftorganizationcamp....
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a craft fair? We are chatting with John Rackowski of How to Craft Fair and getting insider tips from the organizer's perspective. What does an organizer look for in a vendor? What are some things you can do to ensure you get a spot at that juried market? John is answering all of that and more in this video!John is a YouTuber (@howtocraftfair) who is dedicated to providing...
Feeling stuck in your small business? It may be time to pivot! Changes big and small can be scary and we want to help. Today we have Amy Pelzner with us from Leap of Faith crafting discussing when and how to pivot in your craft business. We will discuss our own pivots and the steps we took to get where we are.
Amy Pelzner is the blogger and content creator behind Leapoffaithcrafting.com website and YouTube channel. She started...
Want a new idea for a craft business? Try hosting creative workshops teaching other people your crafty skills. We are joined by expert Chloe Winstanley as she shares her best tips and tricks for getting started and growing your craft workshop business. This is perfect for those that want to try something new or even don't want to sell their crafts online.
Chloe Winstanley is a self-taught polymer clay artist turned craft workshop ...
Let's kick off season 2 of the Crafting for Profit Live podcast chatting about how to set and crush your craft business goals. Learn how to use the Pareto principle to determine your goals and our method for making sure our goals are SMART! Then break them down into actionable steps that you can use throughout the year to make your business more productive and more profitable.
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Looking to expand your business and want more professional looking customization options? White toner printing may be for you! Let's explore this method of customizing shirts, apparel, and so much more for your small business needs. You can get professional looking handmade items right from home with a white toner printer and no messy powder is required!
Check out the white toner printer bundle from Heat Transfer Warehouse here: h...
Are you ready to expand your business but you are not sure where to start? We are chatting with John Modi from Makerflo Crafts about how to test new products without breaking the bank. Learn from John's knowledge and start adding new products to your business!
John Modi is a dynamic entrepreneur, creative force, and the heart behind MakerFlo Crafts, where he is driven by a passion for helping crafters transform their hobbies into ...
Running a small business can be hard! We are chatting this week about how to add the joy back to your craft business. If the fourth quarter has you feeling down or if you just want to get that original passion back, be sure to tune into this episode!
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Packing and shipping are essential to online craft businesses. Are you doing it right? Could you be doing it better?
We are interviewing handmade business owner Tisa Jackson and sharing our best tips and tricks as well. Learn more about packaging your handmade goods and making sure they get to their destination on time and in good condition! Shop our favorite shipping supplies at this affiliate link: https://link.craftingcamps.c...
Running a handmade business can be tough! It is hard to stay motivated sometimes and we all get in those creative slumps. We are going to chat about what works well for us in these situations and what keeps us going in our own craft businesses long term.
Want advice for standing out at a craft fair and making more money this holiday season? Be sure to join us for Crafting for Profit Camp Holiday Market Edition October 10 - 12, 20...
Are you wanting to start participating in craft fairs? Perhaps you have struggled with finding the right craft markets in the past? We are here to help with advice on craft fairs and finding the best ones for your success. Get started on your handmade business with some local craft fairs then expand your business later!
Want advice for standing out at a craft fair and making more money this holiday season? Be sure to join us f...
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