Business: Handmade

Hello, hello, and welcome to our podcast! As a re-introduction, we are Kim and Kevin of Marketspace Vendor Events. We curate handmade artisan markets across New Jersey. We are passionate about small business and local, handmade art. We have been busy bees with our four kids - the newest addition was just recently born in August 2021! We both have full-time jobs in HR Learning & Development. We hope to share insight into the inner-workings of small businesses and what it takes to be an event promoter and coordinator. We have a network of many talented makers and artists and call on them to share their thoughts and experiences on the podcast. We hope that their stories help you in your small business journey. If you have questions we can answer on the podcast or would like to join us as a guest, please write to us at the email address below. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Meet Brian, a true craftsman of functional wood artwork (such as skateboards) and pyrography decor artwork. We chat about his journey as the NJ-shore based small business Boney Board Woodshop and how each project he takes on gives him a new and improved skillset. Brian teaches the values of continuous learning and to never limit oneself when it comes to trying new things. He proves in our discussion that he practices what he preaches! You can find Boney Board Woodshop at https://boneyboards.wixsite.com/boneyboards1 and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

We can all imagine how hard it is to market products to others and make that perfect sales pitch. But what happens when our main customer is an animal? We chat with Melissa of Melmo's Dog Treats about designing products specifically for animals, the challenges and opportunities of having a dog as your main customer, and how to receive and process feedback the products pet owners are purchasing. She also gives us insight into her retail and wholesale side of the business. Through this episode you will really learn why Melmo's Dog Treats are "people tested, dog approved". You can buy Melissa's dog biscuits at https://melmosdogtreats.com/ and follow the journey on Facebook and Instagram. Also make sure to check out KampForKids.org, a non-profit dedicated to running fun programs for children with autism and their families. Email info@kampforkids.org for more information! - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

How much of being a small business relies on your individual personality and nature? We chat with Linda of Mud 'n Biscuits Ceramics about her start in pottery and how being an introvert has it's strengths. Listening, thinking, preparation, prioritizing, and creativity are all ways an introversion can run a successful business. We also talk about the importance of having supportive friends and connections within the maker community. You can catch Mud n' Biscuits Ceramics on August 7, 2021 at Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing and shop online at https://www.mudnbiscuitsceramics.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram. Linda is also a part of www.ShopOurMakers.com - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

In this episode of Business: Handmade, we talk to Maddie of The Scent Garden Shop about how important it is as a small business owner to take care of your own mental health and prioritizing self care. It is one of the easiest things to overlook, but also one of the most important things to consider. Maddie also gives back to her community in the form of charities, which is a big part of her mission and vision for her business. Her core values for The Scent Garden Shop include sustainability, the environment, and compassion for the community around her. Currently, she gives back to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 133 and Karma Cat and Zen Dog Rescue Society. Check out The Scent Garden Shop at https://thescentgardenshop.com and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our handmade artisan event company? Kim wrote down questions to ask Kevin... and we share the answers on the podcast. We go into the most invaluable connections we've made, the hardest things about running a business with a spouse, what things have been surprisingly easy for us, and where we disagree the most. We do agree that our differing perspectives help make our small business a success! Hopefully you learn something new about the ins and outs of Marketspace from this one. Come check out one of our upcoming events! We will be at Czig Meister Brewing for their 5th Anniversary on June 12th from 12-8pm. https://www.facebook.com/marketspacevendorevents/events - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

We are big fans of this next guest. Aidan Conboy of Global Sawdust is super impressive. Woodworking started out as his hobby in high school and now Aidan is selling his high quality handcrafted home furnishings and furniture online and at artisan markets. He walks us step by step through the decisions he's made when starting his business and how he started and improved upon his first few products. Everyone in his family shows their support by pitching in and filling a pivotal role in Aidan's small business. You can find Global Sawdust at https://www.globalsawdust.com/ and on Facebook, Instagram, and ShopOurMakers.com - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Meet the man behind the amazing events at Tranquillity Farms! Kevin Asciutto, the General Manager of James on Main, saw an opportunity to expand his business and clientele... and never looked back. Back in early 2020, Kevin's restaurant was suffering due to Covid-19. Instead of closing the doors to weather the storm, he decided to build a "curbside to go" side of the business. After seeing success and feeling more involved in the community, Kevin turned his attention to on-site catered events at Donaldson Farms and Tranquillity Farms, in Hackettstown and Green Township respectively. He discovered that with the help of other businesses, we all could create craft experiences for customers where they could safely enjoy and consume our products. Kevin invited Marketspace Vendor Events, Czig Meister Brewing, Unionville Vineyards, Man Skirt Brewing, and other small businesses to join him in these ticketed, sessioned, outdoor events. Join us at an upcoming event by purchasing tickets here: http://www.tranquillityevents.com Book your reservation at James on Main through Resy today! Full menu can be seen here: https://www.jamesonmain.net/ Please join us at Springfest on May 15 & 16, Wine Jazz Artisan Festival on June 5 & 6, and Oktoberfest on September 11 & 12! - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Mia is a DELIGHT to talk to. New in the craft game, but already racing towards success, Mia and her small business are a breath of fresh air. We talk about her inspiration to start working with resin, how she's gotten comfortable using platforms like YouTube, and most importantly - how she has mapped out her business plan to market and grow her business. She tells us how she balances creating her products with promoting her shop online. Mia shares how important it is to stay on top of current trends and try new things for the sake of the experience! You can check out Mia's craft at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MQCCreations and on Instagram and YouTube. Mia will be displaying her products at Springfest at Tranquillity Farms on Sat. May 15, 2021. Tickets available now at www.tranquillityevents.com. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Hello hello and welcome to our big episode 5-0 of the Business: Handmade podcast! Out guest today is Pat Green of Kitchen Wooden Products. Pat crafts cutting boards, breadboards, and other kitchen products exclusively out of exotic tropical woods. We talk to him about the exotic wood species he recommends to other American woodworkers, which include Purple heart, Green Heart, and Guyana Rose Wood. Pat also talks to us about his role in teaching others to learn his trade and how he travels abroad to Guyana, South America to cut and supply these woods back to the United States. > Mention Business Handmade and receive a 25% discount. All wood comes ready to use (s4s). You can learn more about Pat and what he's doing here: http://uniquewoodsusa.com/ and chat with him via email: kitchenwoodenproducts@gmail.com - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Spring has sprung and we are happily embracing the warmer weather that start the outdoor craft market season! In this episode of Business: Handmade, we speak to Robin Blue of BlueSmokeATL. She is a small business maker focused on designing luxury cigar pokers. She is based in Atlanta, GA and talks to us about gathering feedback from both her men and women demographics. Although there may have been slight challenges along the way being a woman selling products to men, Robin has engrained herself in the cigar community and is able to connect one-on-one with many of her ideal customers. Connect with Robin and her community at https://www.bluesmokeatl.com/ and on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Adrienne McGill of Amazing Essence joins us on episode 48 to talk to us about what it's like to be a one-woman small business, especially now during the pandemic. She creates, stores, and ships her candles all from her studio space. She enjoys having a centralized workshop/retail space and shares tips around finding a space with the perfect balance for a small business. We also talk about a new payment service called Afterpay and the benefit her customers get from this service. We were super impressed by Adrienne's practice of writing down all of the data points that makes her business successful and her willingness to share this information with other makers and crafters! You can support Amazing Essence at https://amazingessenceonline.com and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

It was such a pleasure speaking with Amber of Science Craft on this episode of the podcast. We got to learn more about her experience in the crafting and business world and how unique her science inspired art and jewelry is. We discuss where her inspiration and ideas come from. As we all look at the world around us, there are infinite images, textures, and concepts for crafters to incorporate and use. Amber also has the unique experience of spending seven years as a seller and production artist for other vendors. She shares what she's learned and how it has helped her transition into selling on her own! You can find Science Craft at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScienceCraft and spread the love by liking her posts on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Amber also has a personal portfolio page here: http://amberluning.com/ **Also - don't miss us "soft announce" our 2021 events schedule. Applications opening soon, but please save the dates!** - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

The fountain of knowledge has arrived to the Business: Handmade podcast! Mariana shares so much wisdom with us when it comes to small business. She has experience to share about working in-person vendor booths, networking, and understanding your customers. She has also started expanding her business into teaching her craft and providing workshops to customers. One of the most exciting pieces of her business recently has been display her art (both functional and decorative) at retail shops and galleries. Check out Mariana on https://marianarusso.weebly.com as well as Facebook, Instagram and Etsy. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

We connected with Paulette of S&P Gifts on social media and immediately knew she had a story to share. She has a background in retail, direct sales, and leadership experience with Girl Scouts of America. She sees her toughest clients however as a lunch lady in a school cafeteria. In this episode, we talk a lot about Paulette's best advice - rolling out new business ideas slowly and starting with small shows.  Also, you can look professional at a craft show or online by keeping things simple and clean. There's no reason to stress and spend lots of money in the beginning where you can think creatively and use what you have to your advantage! You can find S&P Gifts at https://snpgiftsmn.square.site/ and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2021, we also welcome fresh conversations and new connections. In this episode we chat with Debbie of Dazzling Daizy Designs, who makes modern jewelry pieces with a vintage flair. She also recently started event promotion for the Vintage Revival Maker's Market which ran in December and will run again on on Valentine's Day in Lancaster, PA! In talking with Debbie, we had a chance to reflect on our own experiences building our first events after transitioning from being makers ourselves. Customer service still proves to be at the forefront of all successful businesses! Debbie’s goals for 2021 include increasing sales on Etsy, selling more through social media channels, and to create her own business website. You can find Debbie at Etsy.com/shop/dazzlingdaizydesigns and on Facebook and Instagram.  - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

The holiday season is upon us and there's no better time to talk about how much interaction with customers means to small business owners. Making that special connection and providing next-level customer service is a must for our makers and handmade artisans. Kate of Rustic Wrapsody gives us some insight into how she makes purchasing a handmade item from her shop special and different than buying from a bigger store. Make sure to click over to Kate's website, where you can see her unique Tile Strikers for yourself! You can find Rustic Wrapsody at https://www.rusticwrapsody.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Say hey to Jackie Stier of Jackie's Copper Creations. We love picking Jackie's brain when it comes to large event productions. She's a fine artist who frequents ComicCon, Sugarloaf, and other large-scale, convention-type craft shows. Jackie joined us at Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum for one of her only outdoor events in over 10 years. Listen to her expert opinion on what worked well and how improvising during a very uncertain time can lead to successful turnouts and sales days for all! Jackie's amazing handiwork can be found at http://www.jackiestier.com/ as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about Winter Village here: www.winter-village.com - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

Lisa of The Hanky Shoppe joined us over this past weekend at Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing in Hackettstown, NJ. We chatted a bit and decided that her story was perfect for the podcast! Listen in to her business origin story with her husband (it's such a cute one) and the ways in which she kept her business engagement high during COVID-19. Also, we included some audio from the unboxing of a few sponsorship inserts for our Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum. Learn more at www.Winter-Village.com You can find The Hanky Shoppe at https://www.thehankyshoppe.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram. - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support

It's getting to be the most wonderful time of the year. And we aren't letting COVID-19 bring us down. Kim and Kevin talk about their small business, the baby that they nurtured and grew from a little seed. As we've experienced, for every one negative voice that may bring you down, there are 500 voices cheering you on. It has been a rough year for all businesses, but we are excited for our biggest events of the year, Winter Village in Clinton, NJ and The Marketspace at Westfield in Westfield, NJ Whether you are a small business, a handmade artisan, an independent artist, or someone looking to advertise, please check out our Sponsorship options for Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum 2020: Sponsor the Event! Learn more about the event and watch the teaser trailer here: www.Winter-Village.com - - - - - - - - If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast app. Email your stories, ideas, thoughts, or anything you want to podcast@marketspacevendorevents.com and we will find a way to include it on the podcast. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us! Find us on Social: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter www.marketspacevendorevents.com/podcast | ShopOurMakers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshandmade/support