In this week's episode, Jackie talks about the biggest mistake she made when attempting her first pattern. She also shares her sewing journey, how she stays focused when social media is noisy, and how she overcame her fear or creating YouTube v

Liz Piatt: The Truth About the Knitting Industry and What Needs to Happen

Jan 8th, 2023 44m 58s

The knitting industry has come a long way, but there's still room for improvement. In this week's podcast episode, knitter and podcaster Liz Piatt candidly speaks about barriers within the knitting industry and why she started a podcast to educ

Why Craft Entrepreneurs Should Have Systems In Their Business

Nov 29th, 2022 1h 9m

Disclaimer: In this episode, I mispronounced a few words and there was a cell phone ring during the recording. In this episode, Adrienne shares her journey of business, motherhood, crafting, and how she's helping other crafters become organiz

Why Building An Inclusive Culture is Important

Oct 7th, 2022 35m 38s

Bernadette Smith is founder and CEO of Equality Institute and award-winning author of four books. Her fourth book is Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization.Bernadette has presented to enthusiastic audiences of CEOs, ass

How Handmade Sellers Can Use Etsy to Build A Brand and Have a Successful Store

Apr 14th, 2022 47m 7s

Are you a new Etsy Seller or thinking about starting a Etsy Shop? In this episode you'll learn:Leverage product photos to attract potential customersUse SEO to receive higher search rankingsBuild a brand on Etsy and Social MediaRecen

Judi Townsend: Find your niche, own It, and make it profitable

Nov 19th, 2021 49m 35s

Judi Townsend, known as the "mannequin queen" is founder and CEO of Mannequin Madness. While seeking a mosaic mannequin for a home garden project, she had no luck. Instead, she discovered a Bay-area business, selling and renting mannequins was

Nkese Lewis: How She's Using Her Voice through Crochet Designs

Sep 23rd, 2021 50m 4s

Seattle native, Nkese Lewis has been creative since a child. She made handmade gifts for family and friends. Even though she learned various crafts, she returned to crocheting. She's known for using granny square techniques along with vibrant c

How Setting Healthy Boundaries in Your Business Helps Profitability

Aug 26th, 2021 17m 47s

As a business owner, you will find yourself faced with opportunities and demands. Sometimes, you will feel obligated to be available to everyone and everything. In today's podcast episode, you will learn why it's better to slow down, be selecti

How to Build Trust With Your Audience

Aug 12th, 2021 22m 32s

No matter how many followers on social media or email subscribers you have, if they don't trust you, you aren't going to accomplish your sales goal. Are you more interested in growing your followers/subscribers instead of reaching out to your e

Lessons Learned from Having No Sales

Aug 5th, 2021 20m 49s

Sales might be the lifeblood of a business, but it takes work. You can't force it. You can't half-way go after sales. You have to spend time in knowing your audience, what they need or want, and how your product or service can help them.Craft

A Craft Business Acquisition that Lead to Global Attention with Lynn Coe

Jul 29th, 2021 53m 7s

Lynn has been crafting since she was child. Her love of knitting brought her to where she is now as owner of Knit 1, a yarn store in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. She has started to embrace new crafts like crochet and needle punching.

Tell Tale Signs You're Vending at The Wrong Craft Show

Jul 22nd, 2021 28m 7s

Being a craft show vendor takes a lot of planning and it costs way more than the table or booth fee. However, when you are vending at an event that isn't profitable, your mood and confidence is affected. To avoid wasting money on craft shows, t

Kathy Cano-Murillo: From Starving Artist to Becoming A National Craft Brand

Jul 15th, 2021 53m 21s

Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collaborations with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels

Balancing Motherhood and Business

Jul 8th, 2021 19m 32s

Let's be honest, being a new mom while trying to run a business is no joke. I am a mom of a six month old, and before he was born, there were a lot of pivots made (read article here: https://craftyhandsclub.com/business-pivot/). The one lesson

The Crafty DIY Guy: How he Monetized his YouTube Channel in Eight Months???

Jun 30th, 2021 48m 9s

Jamie Miles aka The Crafty DIY Guy is a guy who loves to craft and create! From Dollar Tree overhauls to cooking to Thrift Store Flips and Dupes - he kinda loves it all. After purchasing his first home in 2018, DIY projects became important (

Don't Get Caught Up With Popularity: Do the Right Thing in Business

Jun 24th, 2021 19m 9s

Doing what's right might take longer to get results. It might not be popular. However, when you do the right thing in business, it pays off. When the spotlight, money, status, and everything else is gone, all you have is your name.Listen to ep

Building Self-Esteem in Kids through Greeting Cards: Interview with Latisha Armstrong

Jun 14th, 2021 45m 46s

Perfectly Hued Expressions is an illustration-based boutique that features children’s greeting cards and stationery. Created to fill the void of stationery and greeting cards available for & inspired by children of color, we’ve created high-qua

Denise J. Hart: Trusting Your Gut and Starting a New Business in an Economic Downturn

Jun 3rd, 2021 35m 4s

"Helping Homeowners Making Home Custom on a Budget."Denise Joy Hart is a multi-passionate designer, veteran speaker, entrepreneur and educator. In her former role as sales coordinator for Motivating the Masses with Lisa Nichols, via remote/vir

Taking Shortcuts in Business is Dangerous.....Here's how to avoid them

May 20th, 2021 14m 30s

Starting an online business is fun, exciting, and gives a feeling of accomplishment. But what happens when legal issues aren't taken into consideration during the startup process?Today's episode gives you insight into potential dangers that mi

Making Craft Products with Opportunities in Mind

May 14th, 2021 17m 10s

Girl..........how you did that?Ooh, can you show me how to make that?Where did you get your supplies from?You get the drift. Are you a crafter known for beautiful work and whenever you post a picture or video, you are bombarded with "how-to"

Becoming A Business Success: Narrow Your Focus and Grow Your Niche with Tammy Rae

May 6th, 2021 45m 25s

Tammy Rae. , Owner of A Touch Of Glass is a lampwork glass artist from the Midwest area. Wearable art and memorial pieces are her specialty. 15 years ago, she was a bead-making student who later started a jewelry business. She has participated

Stop Giving Discounts in Your Business: Give Value Instead

Apr 20th, 2021 13m 40s

The rookie mistake that many online business owners make is giving way too many discounts.Are you falling into that "flash sale" or "everything must go" downward spiral?In today's episode, you'll learn how discounts can cause your business mo

What to Consider before Starting an Online Craft Business

Apr 15th, 2021 15m 13s

The craft space has been on an upward slope over the last decade. Demand for handmade products have increased as well. Even celebrities are sharing projects on social media. Starting an online craft business has many advantages and can lead to

Storytelling: Why it's important in the craft community

Apr 7th, 2021 14m 17s

Your voice deserves to be heard. No matter how attractive your craft products are, your customers want to feel a human connection. In other words, customers are buying into you, your values, your message.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your

Tatyerra Mikell: Building an Online Community and Standing Behind Your Brand Message

Apr 1st, 2021 56m 10s

Tatyerra Mikell, is a Chicago raised, NY/NJ transplant. She has over ten years of experience in the social sector. She's currently owner of both Pretty Creative Hustle and Gratitude 4 Black Girls. In this episode, Ms. Mikell shares how you can