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How to Get into the BEST Handmade Markets & Shows with Mona of River Timber Designs

Posted November 13, 202400:53:41

Have you ever dreamed of selling your handmade creations at the top craft markets/shows/fairs in your country?

Today, I’m chatting with Mona...

8 Steps to Get your Handmade Products into Retail Shops [326]

Posted September 10, 202400:10:03

Thinking about selling your handmade products via wholesale?

In this video and podcast episode, I’ll guide you through 8 steps to follow in order...

Why you need to “Choose Your Hard” with Laurel Taylor [325]

Posted August 26, 202401:10:49

“Choose Your Hard.”

I love this quote to live by shared by our guest on the show today – Laurel Taylor.

Laurel and I have a wide-ranging...

Is Handmade Business Dead? [324]

Posted August 19, 202400:08:13

This has been a tough year for handmade business owners.

 I’ve seen so many people closing up their shops – even people who’ve been in business...

Should you open a second Etsy shop? [323]

Posted August 12, 202400:08:25

So you’ve got one Etsy shop… but you want to sell something that doesn’t quite fit there.

You’ve been thinking about opening a second shop,...