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If you’re looking to grow your YouTube this is the episode for you! 1 Million subscribers is a huge milestone and not many people get there. Today we’ll talk about how it’s possible and how Brad recently hit 1,000,000 on his channel Fix This Build That. We’ll also talk about how John has been driving growth on his channel and focusing on his avatar. Made for Profit Podcast · MFP 126: How to Get 1 Million YouTube Subscribers LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links)   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 126: The Road to 1 Million YouTube Subscribers appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented time in our economy with the corona virus and covid-19 putting us in lockdown and shutting the doors of countless businesses.  We don’t know exactly where this thing is going but we thought it was a great chance to talk about getting scrappy when times are tough and how to survive this downturn. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links)   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 125: Surviving Hard Times – 2020 Corona Virus appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re two months into the new year and hopefully you’ve been able to stay with new year resolutions or business practices you put into place this year.  But it’s easy to fall back into old habits if you don’t have good systems in place. John and I just recently got back from Workbench Con where we did a presentation on business systems and we want to share that with you if you weren’t able to make it.  And today it’s going to be all about scheduling your time and managing your e-mail and documents. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Google Doc Suite – https://docs.google.com/ John’s Inquiry form – https://www.metalandwood.us/contact GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 124: Organizing Your Digital Life appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re stoked about today’s guest who honestly shared some of what I think is the most valuable content we’ve had to date.  Tim Schmoyer is one of the premier YouTube experts, but the knowledge you’ll get in this episode goes way past YouTube. He talks about finding your perfect customer, weaving your brand story, and finding and filling the needs of your customers.  You’re gonna love this one. Since 2011, Tim Schmoyer has been one of the leading YouTube strategists in the online video industry. His company, Video Creators, has been featured by FOX, Forbes, BBC even YouTube themselves as his team trains creators and brands to master YouTube and use it as a place to spread messages that change lives. Their clients have organically grown by over 14 billion views and 61 millions subscribers under their guidance. Today he lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and seven children. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Video Creators YouTube Video Creators Podcast Video Creators Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 123: Building a Community with Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Welcome to 2020!  We’re teaching a class at WorkbenchCon this year and one of you will get a chance to attend for free!  Well at least get the ticket for free.  You’ll still have to cover travel, lodging and Bud Lights.  Enter down below and if you are a current or former Patron be sure to click on the bonus entry.  If you aren’t then don’t do it…you’ve been warned Win a Ticket to WorkbenchCon 2020 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post Win a Ticket to WorkbenchCon 2020 appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Whew…2019 has been a whirlwind of awesome opportunities and new beginnings for John and I.  The biggest of course was John getting married, but also this year my wife Susan came on full time with FTBT.  John brought on his full time editor, Sam, and we’ve both take on loads of new work and opportunities that have had us travelling and getting involved in new business planning ideas.  On top of that John is going through a full house remodel and looking at buying another property. Yeah, lots of stuff. So basically what I’m getting at here is we need a break. We’ve got 6 or 7 weeks left in the year and we need to finish strong.  But don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2020. Things may look a little different then, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. With stores in more than 70 cities across the US and an awesome website, Woodcraft is our go to for woodworking tools and supplies. We’ll be working together with Woodcraft all year long to bring our listeners as much added value as we can. Starting off right now you can use the code: MFP at Woodcraft.com to get free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. We’re super grateful for the support from Woodcraft and encourage you all to take advantage of that free shipping!  LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Woodcraft.com – Get FREE Shipping with code MFP Recap – Good topics to dig into over the holidays Pricing: Episodes 11-13 MFP Pricing Guide Finding Your Niche: Episode 67 Known  – https://amzn.to/34AAEOK  Setting Goals: Episode 6 10X – https://amzn.to/32pdNVe  Getting organized: Episode 81 Clockwork – Mike Mikalowiz – https://amzn.to/36GufUr  Brand Identity and Logo: Episode 29 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 122: We Need a Break appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Okay, it’s time.  We’ve been teasing and talking about TikTok for a while now across a few different shows and after shows.  Today we’re going to dive in and do a full episode on this up and coming social media platform. John and I are both on the platform and we’ll share a few things we’ve noticed and how we’re feeling about the platform right now. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. With stores in more than 70 cities across the US and an awesome website, Woodcraft is our go to for woodworking tools and supplies. We’ll be working together with Woodcraft all year long to bring our listeners as much added value as we can. Starting off right now you can use the code: MFP at Woodcraft.com to get free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. We’re super grateful for the support from Woodcraft and encourage you all to take advantage of that free shipping!  LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Woodcraft.com – Get FREE Shipping with code MFP GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 121: What About TikTok? appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today John is still out and I’m talking with one of my oldest friends in the online woodworking community.  Andrew Bacon started Field Treasure Designs back in 2012 making rustic pallet clocks and hand stenciled signs.  He grew his side hustle and tested and produced dozens of new products along the way. He’s sold products into all 50 states as well as overseas.  Through several life changes and moves Andrew’s business changed with him until he finally decided to pivot to a new venture. He shares about that evolution today and gives some awesome tips and nuggets of wisdom for the aspiring side hustler. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Andrew’s YouTube Andrew’s Instagram Andrew’s Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 120: Evolution of a Side Hustle with Andrew Bacon of Field Treasure Designs appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

John just got married this week.  So I (Brad) gave him a break to take care of all the fun last minute wedding planning.  But I thought this would be a great chance to talk about an awesome opportunity I recently had.  I spent a full day with Gary Vee and his team, okay he was really only in the room for about 75 minutes, but it was a really insightful session and I wanted to share some things I took away from it. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. With stores in more than 70 cities across the US and an awesome website, Woodcraft is our go to for woodworking tools and supplies. We’ll be working together with Woodcraft all year long to bring our listeners as much added value as we can. Starting off right now you can use the code: MFP at Woodcraft.com to get free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. We’re super grateful for the support from Woodcraft and encourage you all to take advantage of that free shipping!  LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Woodcraft.com – Get FREE Shipping with code MFP GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 119: A Day with Gary Vee appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with one of the hottest up and comers in the woodworking YouTube community. Chris from Third Coast Craftsman is easily one of the most talented woodworkers in our community. Where he emphasizes the use of traditional tools and joinery, with a new age and modern twist. He recently went full time as a content creator and talks about his journey and the difficulties he’s been through to get to his amazing subscriber count of 323k + Subscribers on YouTube alone! LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Chris’ YouTube Chris’ Instagram Chris’ Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 118: It’s Harder than It Looks with Chris Shoenberg of Third Coast Craftsman appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Working with other makers that have complementary skillsets to your own is a great way to learn new skills and grow your business.  And we’re not just talking about content creators here. As a product maker collaborations can take different forms like working with designers or artists.  We’ll talk about some ways we’ve collabed in the past and give you some ideas on how to get started if you’re looking to do your first collab. The sponsor of today’s episode is 3M. Are you the fastest weld grinder in America? 3M wants you to prove it. They’re looking for 12 metalworkers to go head-to-head in the second annual 3M Clash of the Grinders at this year’s Fabtech conference in Chicago November 12.  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to enter. 12 grinders will be chosen to compete in a grind-off, taking down three 4” welds. One with a fiber disc, one with a grinding wheel, and one with a flap disc. Whoever does it the fastest wins the grand prize package, including a Speedglas welding helmet and 3M Cubitron II grinding wheels and discs. Not to mention bragging rights for a year!  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to sign up. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Register for the FABtech Clash of the Grinders – 3M.com/PodClash GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 117: Collaborations to Grow Your Business appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with a creator who’s had more YouTube experience than anyone else we’ve had on the show.  Aaron Massey has been running his own Mr. Fix It DIY channel for over 6 years, but also has been a producer for an almost 9M subscriber channel for 10 years that has over 1,300 videos and 6 Billion views.  Aaron has clearly seen a thing or two on YouTube in his day. We talk with him about the ups and downs of his own personal channel journey and how it’s led him to diversify his business. Aaron was one of my first friends in the maker community and has been someone I admire for years. His attention to detail and production level are on another planet, and he’s been doing it forever! With 116k subscribers on his side hustle YouTube channel, Aaron has some killer insights on this episode on how he’s slugged through it for years to get to this stage. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Aaron’s YouTube Aaron’s Instagram Wake And Make Coffee GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 116: Diversifying Your Business with Aaron Massey appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re diving into the murky world of influencer marketing and the different ways that companies might be reaching out to you.  That Amazon seller offering you a free wireless eggbeater might sound killer, but is it worth it? And what about these Influencer agencies like VYRL Collective, IZEA, Upfluence, and RevFluence?  Today we’ll talk through the pros and cons of these different types of opportunities, which ones to run from and which are legit. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. With stores in more than 70 cities across the US and an awesome website, Woodcraft is our go to for woodworking tools and supplies. We’ll be working together with Woodcraft all year long to bring our listeners as much added value as we can. Starting off right now you can use the code: MFP at Woodcraft.com to get free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. We’re super grateful for the support from Woodcraft and encourage you all to take advantage of that free shipping!  LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Woodcraft.com – Get FREE Shipping with code MFP GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 115: Dealing with Influencer Agencies & Amazon Sellers appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been working the trades his whole life.  Mike Farrington cut his teeth in construction working his way through school. And after a quick stint working a desk job he went back to his love for building.  He’s built a successful custom woodworking business over the last 15 years and in the past 2 years has branched out to YouTube. Mike talks with us today about how setting up systems has helped his workflow, how he deals with tire kicking customers, and his approach for getting deals on tools. Mike has easily become one of John’s personal favorite YouTubers as he’s a master of his craft and of his own brand. With his channel recently surpassing 100k subscribers he’s well worth checking out. He continues to grow his channel and show off some super impressive skills. I am personally always impressed with anyone who can balance making content along with handling a custom work load. This was quite an enjoyable conversation! LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Mike’s YouTube Mike’s Instagram Mike’s Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 114: Building Systems with Mike Farrington appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Things were going great.  It was 2013, pallet wood and rustic furniture was so hot.  You were killing it and backlogged for months. Now it’s 2019 and unless you’re Paul Jackman the pallet wood trend is dead in the water.  And if you’re business was heavily focused on that trend then you’re either scrounging for work or have pivoted to the next trend or a new focus area.  This is an example of a need to pivot your business from a negative impact, but you can also pivot to take advantage of a positive opportunity. Today we’ll talk about how we’ve made our own pivots in content and other areas and the thought process we took while doing it. The sponsor of today’s episode is 3M. Are you the fastest weld grinder in America? 3M wants you to prove it. They’re looking for 12 metalworkers to go head-to-head in the second annual 3M Clash of the Grinders at this year’s Fabtech conference in Chicago November 12.  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to enter. 12 grinders will be chosen to compete in a grind-off, taking down three 4” welds. One with a fiber disc, one with a grinding wheel, and one with a flap disc. Whoever does it the fastest wins the grand prize package, including a Speedglas welding helmet and 3M Cubitron II grinding wheels and discs. Not to mention bragging rights for a year!  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to sign up. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Register for the FABtech Clash of the Grinders – 3M.com/PodClash GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 113: When To Pivot Your Business appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re jumping back into  the metalworking side of making with today’s guest.  Jason Radcliffe is a custom metalworker who’s been building his business for almost 20 years.  He has a unique setup where he’s actually still working a day job but one that compliments his metalworking.  Jason talks to us about how he balances both his jobs while still finding time to take a breath and enjoy time with his wife and his personal interests. Jason started his business, 44 Steel, in 2005, and as Brad said had been growing it on the side. He was featured on the TV Show Framework, with our guest and friend. Jory Brigham. And actually has a class he teaches with Jory a few times a year, which I will personally be at the end of October helping out. Jason’s been hustling for a long time, and though he may not be a monster on the social media scene, hes for sure a monster behind the scenes. With contracts for product lines from large manufacturing companies, to having his products featured in prominent NYC showrooms , Jason is a beast no doubt! It was an awesome learning how a side hustler is truly maximizing his business, and changing it up a bit with metal and not woodwork on this episode! LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Jason’s Instagram Jason’s Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 112: Finding Balance with Jason Radcliffe of 44 Steel appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Some of you are on that grind trying to get to 5 or 10,000 followers on IG before you reach out and work with brands.  On the other hand it’s a bit of the wild west out there right now and we’re seeing and hearing more and more folks who’ve got 50 or 100 followers and are reaching out requesting free product from companies left and right.  Today we’ll talk about where the balance is between the value you add to a brand vs. what they give to you. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. With stores in more than 70 cities across the US and an awesome website, Woodcraft is our go to for woodworking tools and supplies. We’ll be working together with Woodcraft all year long to bring our listeners as much added value as we can. Starting off right now you can use the code: MFP at Woodcraft.com to get free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. We’re super grateful for the support from Woodcraft and encourage you all to take advantage of that free shipping!  LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Woodcraft.com – Get FREE Shipping with code MFP GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 111: Are You Worth Free Product? appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’ve got a fun interview today with our favorite maker husband and wife duo, Evan and Katelyn.  They’ve been running heavy as full time content creators just over a year now. They ran a small goods business selling wholesale into West Elm before going all-in on content.  It’s a great conversation on the transition from full time jobs, to side hustle, to full time content creators. They also go into how they found their new audience and have pivoted their channel and are seeing massive gains. Evan and Katelyn are killing it. Just straight up killing it. Scooping up over 200k new subscribers this year alone, they have recently passed 390k and may even be over 400k as we speak! With 26 million channel views on youtube, these two are what we call “in the pocket”. And not to mention, have been listeners and were early patreon supporters on MFP. We have a ton of fun on this one, and I almost filled up a whole notebook with information from our chat! LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) E&K’s YouTube E&K’s Instagram E&K’s Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 110: Finding Your Audience with Evan & Katelyn appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

To grow a successful business it takes dedication, hard work, consistency, a good business plan, new customers, and about 50 other things.  And when you do it right it’s a wonderful thing and your business can take off. But one day you might look up and have an amazing business and realize you’ve gained 20 lbs, haven’t talked to your friends in 2 months and can’t remember the last time you did something fun for yourself.  Work life balance is a tricky thing to keep on top of and today we’ll talk about how we’ve both failed at it and what we’ve done to get better. The sponsor of today’s episode is 3M. Are you the fastest weld grinder in America? 3M wants you to prove it. They’re looking for 12 metalworkers to go head-to-head in the second annual 3M Clash of the Grinders at this year’s Fabtech conference in Chicago November 12.  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to enter. 12 grinders will be chosen to compete in a grind-off, taking down three 4” welds. One with a fiber disc, one with a grinding wheel, and one with a flap disc. Whoever does it the fastest wins the grand prize package, including a Speedglas welding helmet and 3M Cubitron II grinding wheels and discs. Not to mention bragging rights for a year!  Go to 3M.com/PodClash to sign up. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Register for the FABtech Clash of the Grinders – 3M.com/PodClash   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 109: Planning for the Future appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with one of friends who has been taking big steps in learning to build as well as her YouTube channel.  Tamar from 3×3 Customs isn’t afraid to try new things and today she shares with us some great tips on just starting and not being afraid to fail. Tamar has really built a great following over the last two years. She published her first YouTube video almost exactly 2 years ago and is over 92K subscribers already.  She also just passed 100K followers on Instagram and has a thriving blog as part of her new business. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Tamar’s YouTube Tamar’s Instagram Tamar’s Website GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 108: Don’t Be Afraid to Fail with Tamar from 3×3 Custom appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.