THE podcast for craftypreneurs who handmake products and want to turn their crafts into cash by selling online with less fear and more freedom By the creators of Deco Exchange, The Makers University, and more Hosted by Damon Oates and Parker Stelly
Episode 012: Scaling Your Business with Assistants
Parker is here to drop some knowledge based on his new eBook (available now at ) all about Scaling Your Business... with assistants! 1. Examine and Control Your Budget 2. Invest in Yourself & Your Business If you are interested in working with...
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Episode 011: Interview with Rhonda Nickerson fr...
Today Damon and Rhonda Nickerson from Rhonda's Creative Corner sit down to talk about her journey, from Etsy to Youtube and everything in between! She breaks down how her business has helped her feel closer to her family, how she juggles the demands...
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Episode 010: Building a Community on Instagram ...
Our friend Warren is good at a lot of things - but one thing in particular he has really mastered is building a community on Instagram! His tips today don't only apply to Instagram - so wherever you've built your community, sit back and enjoy the ride...
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Episode 009: Let Making Bring You Joy with Andr...
On today's episode, Damon sits down with Andrea Brown, AKA the Queen of Joy! Andrea shares her top 3 tips for those just starting out, the biggest obstacles she's faced in her business and how she overcomes them, and some insight into what...
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Episode 008: Using Your Perfect Person To Incre...
Make sure your page is talking to ONE perfect person. Your IDEAL customer is the FOUNDATION of your business! Did you know we have an awesome training for you to figure out who that person is? Go to: AND podcast listeners can use the code "MMB8" for...
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Episode 007: How to Sell More on Etsy with Laur...
This week our girl Lauren Kilgore is breaking down how to sell more on Etsy. She talks about the biggest lessons she's learned along the way in her own business and gives plenty of advice and tips for those just starting out. Plus, she is offering a...
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BONUS Episode 006.5: 3 Action Items for FB Ads ...
If you liked our interview with Gretchen in Episode 006, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode from Parker! We want to make sure that each episode lights a fire for you to take action in your own business - so today, we are bringing you some ideas...
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Episode 006: Intro to Facebook Ads with Gretche...
Does spending money on Facebook ads feel like a big black box of unknown for you? Do you feel like you're gambling? What amount of money is the right amount for ad spend, depending on where you are in your business? Today, Parker debriefs with our...
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Episode 005: Interview with Clara-Nicole of She...
Today Damon chats with Clara-Nicole of She's Crafty Too. Listen in to hear all about her journey from a corporate 9-5 to craftypreneurship! Today we cover topics like: How to push through the struggles of selling - it hasn't always been easy!...
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Episode 004: Interview with Kari Gustafson of H...
Today Damon got a chance to catch up with our long time friend and the poster child for Makers Mean Business, Kari Gustafson of Hot Mesh Mom. Today we cover topics like: What Kari knows now that she wishes she knew when she first started Who...
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Episode 003: Introduction to Subscription Boxes...
In this episode, Parker sits down with Sarah Williams to talk all things subscription boxes. Hear both our story, and Sarah's story, and learn more about services Sarah offers if you want to start your own subscription box!
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Episode 002: Getting Started, Failure, and the ...
Get Started with these 4 tips: Collecting payment Find New Customers Repeat Sales Upselling In this episode we also talk about our biggest business failure to date! Finally, 5 tips to find a mentor online: Have a common purpose Core Values...
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Episode 001: 6 Tips to Battle Impostor Syndrome
Welcome to the Makers Mean Business Podcast! In this episode, we are talking all about: Who is a Maker Ever doubt your ability? Who encouraged you to make it possible? Something I wish I knew when I started: Impostor Syndrome 6 Tips to Battle...
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Episode 000: COMING SOON: Makers Mean Business ...
Do you make your own handmade crafts, have your own small business, or even consider yourself a craftpreneur? If so then HIT SUBSCRIBE because starting June 15, every Monday we will be releasing a new episode of MAKERS MEAN BUSINESS - a podcast about...