Crafting for Profit Live

Are you entering retirement and want to start a side hustle? It may be the perfect time to start a craft business! Our guest this week did just that and started her handmade business at the age of 72. Learn from her experience and decide whether this is the right retirement side hustle for your creative soul! Our guest this week is Dr. Bette Daoust. She is a former business professor turned international best-selling author and crafting professional. She loves her Cricut and all things creative and we are thrilled to have her join us this week. Join Bette's Community of like-minded crafters. Enjoy discussions, learn from each other, and grow your crafting business. Get a free trial at: https://link.craftingcamps.com/craftclub Get Cori's mockup class now to learn how to make mockups for your online shop! https://link.craftingcamps.com/mockup Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes

Don't lose your values when starting your small handmade business! Beth Eaton is here to offer advice for building a craft business that still reflects your values. Hone in on your mission as a business owner and be sure that your customers are aware of it as well! This can even help to build your brand story as you share what you are passionate about while still making a profit! Our guest this week is Beth from The Ruffled Daisy! Starting The Ruffled Daisy wasn't just about building a business for Beth. It was a lightbulb moment. She realized that DIY isn't just about making cute home decorations or pieces of art. It's about building yourself up, accepting our flaws, and celebrating our own stories. It’s about using creativity to mend our hearts, lift our spirits, and chase our dreams, in all parts of life. Let her inspire you with her story to create your own story and share those values with your customers! Shop The Ruffled Daisy for kits, ebooks, printables, classes and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/daisy Get 25% off any purchase with coupon code CRAFTINGFORPROFIT Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden

Want to start a business with just the materials and machines you have on hand? Grab your Cricut and some HTV and start making crafts to sell. We are going to cover tips and tricks to get the best results as well as the brands and types of HTV that we would recommend. There is no need to invest a ton of money when starting a craft business! Starting where you are then growing from there is the perfect way to start your handmade business on a budget!   Be sure to check out Jenn from Creative Housewives! As a mom of 7. Jenn can always find a reason to craft.   For nearly 3 years as an employee of Cricut, Jenn loved teaching users how to craft with their Cricut machines via Facebook and Instagram Live.   Jenn has grown the Crafty Housewives Instagram to over 85,000 followers by sharing crafting tips and tricks and teaching her followers how to use their Cricut machines.   There are a lot of new products on the market but HTV remains one of Jenn's favorite crafting mediums! Check out Jenn on her website: https://creativehousewives.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftyhousewives/ Get the Crafting Camps HTV bundle now and give BFlex Gimme 5 HTV a try for yourself! Get it here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/htv   Get your Cricut Craft Kit now: https://heyletsmakestuff.lpages.co/2024-cricut-craft-kit/ Sign up for the BELLA+CANVAS Maker's Account: https://heyletsmakestuff.com/recommends/bella-canvas-makers-account-bc/ Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch   Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751   Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden

Want to start creating digital products to sell as a side hustle or full-time income? We are chatting with Abbi Kirsten this week about creating and selling digital files, e-books, and so much more. If you want to start creating SVG files or any other type of digital product, be sure to catch this discussion from three experts who have successful digital product shops.   Abbi, the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections, is a self-made creative entrepreneur on a mission to nurture the creative magic inside your soul and bring that bursting imagination inside you to life with easy-to-learn tutorials. Abbi spends every day making messes and magic in her home studio, with a mission to make the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. Be sure to check out Abbi's website: https://www.abbikirstencollections.com/   Get the Launch and Grow Your Creative Business Workbook for only $7! A series of step-by-step questions that will guide you on what and where to sell any handmade or digital product. https://link.craftingcamps.com/biz   Join the FREE! Magic of SVGs workshop: https://link.craftingcamps.com/magic   Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch   Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751   Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA   Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below: https://instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://youtube.com/angieholden https://youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a craft entrepreneur looks like? Walk through the schedules of small business owners Angie Holden and Cori George. We give you a peek into what we do each day now and how that has changed since we first started our businesses. You may want to watch this episode if you are considering starting your own handmade business. Whether your business is a side hustle or a full-time gig, you may get ideas for how to structure your day or what to expect as your business grows!   Hungryroot is your partner in healthy living. Hungryroot helps you save time, save money, shop sustainably, and eat what makes you feel your best. Use code ANGIE40 for 40% off your first delivery plus one free gift at https://link.craftingcamps.com/hungryroot   Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch   Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751   Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA   Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below.   https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden  

When purchasing handmade, people often want to know the story behind the brand. That is where crafting a compelling brand story comes in! We are chatting this week about writing your brand story and why you should share it. Increase sales by creating a brand story that really resonates with your ideal customer.   Our guest this week is Jennifer Maker. Jennifer’s passion is helping people craft lives they LOVE! She inspires and teaches tens of millions how to make all the things, from stunning home decor and gifts to useful DIY and organizational projects. She believes everyone can make — and share — what they love. Through the JenniferMaker.com site, YouTube channel, Academy, and Advance program, she demystifies everything from supplies and equipment to techniques and styles, inspiring the confidence to create beauty and realize your dreams.   Check out Jennifer Maker Advance - The Ultimate Design Experience that takes you beyond the basics to create customized projects easier with ongoing projects, templates, and workshops! https://link.craftingcamps.com/maker   Want help writing your brand story? Pick up the brand story workbook from Angie Holden! Purchase for just $4.97 at https://link.craftingcamps.com/brand Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes!   Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Shop our merch now for shirts, mugs, stickers, hats, and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below.  https://instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://youtube.com/angieholden

Getting the word out about your small handmade business is top priority when you want to increase sales. This week we are chatting with Chelly Ontis about proven marketing techniques that you can start using today! Use Chelly's advice to evaluate what you are currently doing then use her tips to increase your reach and with it your sales. Our guest this week is Chelly who is the CEO at We Can Make That® (a blog for business crafters and crafters). Her passion for helping small business owners comes from being one herself since 1997 (with her marketing and graphic design studio). Chelly loves sharing tips to help creativepreneurs master their marketing with her Content Planner for Creativereneurs™, Creativepreneur Summit™, and more! Be sure to check out her website: https://wecanmakethat.me/   Join Chelly for the Creativepreneur Bootcamp on June 10-11, 2024. This live bootcamp is held over 2 days with sessions to help you evaluate your year and see what to focus on to move forward. Sign up for free with our affiliate link: https://link.craftingcamps.com/bootcamp Be sure to pick up Cori's book! Use coupon code CRAFTY20 to get 20% off of Sublimation Crafting: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Printing and Pressing Vibrant Tumblers, T-shirts, Home Décor, and More by Cori George. https://link.craftingcamps.com/coribook Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Shop our merch now for shirts, mugs, stickers, hats, and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch  Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://youtube.com/angieholden https://youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff        

Chronic illness and/or chronic pain can affect your daily life. When you run a small business, this can present unique challenges. We are getting a little personal and sharing our own health journeys and how we have been able to navigate running a business. We share our favorite tools, techniques, and strategies for running a craft business while dealing with health issues of any type!   Hungryroot is your partner in healthy living. Hungryroot helps you save time, save money, shop sustainably, and eat what makes you feel your best. Use code ANGIE40 for 40% off your first delivery plus one free gift at https://link.craftingcamps.com/hungryroot   Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA   Shop our merch now for shirts, mugs, stickers, hats, and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch   Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below.   https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden

Are you ready to start selling online? Perhaps you are looking to grow your online business? Holly Homer is sharing her simple SEO tips in this episode to help your creative business succeed. If you are looking to get your products and posts to rank on search engines, this is the episode that you want to watch!   Our guest this week is Holly Homer and she is one of the minds behind Pagewheel https://pagewheel.com/ and you can also see her amazing creativity at Kid's Activities https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/ where she shares kids crafts and more.   Be sure to follow Pagewheel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepagewheel/   Grab a free social media calendar from Pagewheel: https://packs.pagewheel.com/ dashboard   Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751   Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA   Shop our merch now for shirts, mugs, stickers, hats, and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch   Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below.   https://youtube.com/angieholden https://youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff

Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://restre.am/ANIm Let's chat about selling your sublimation items! Whether you are starting your handmade business or looking to grow, we have the advice you need to be successful selling sublimation crafting. From mugs to tumbler to shirts and more, you can customize products easily for a craft business that has eager customers ready to purchase. Ready to give Kittl a try for yourself? Sign up here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/kittl and use code CFP for 25% off all plans! Want to learn more about sublimation or even DTF printing? Be sure to get your free ticket at https://www.sublimationcamp.com and join us May 2 - 4, 2024 as we have amazing craft experts and 40 classes just for you! Our guest this week is Courtney Brickner and you can find her on her website here: https://thecraftybrick.com/ or follow her on Instagram @thecraftybrick Get 10% off her Crafty Profit Projector with code CRAFTINGFORPROFIT here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/courtney Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c5... Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Shop our merch now for shirts, mugs, stickers, hats, and more! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #handmadebusiness

Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://restre.am/ANIm In this episode, we are covering Craft Business Myths like "it takes a lot of money to start a craft business" and "crafting is just a hobby." Let's debunk these myths as we chat with Jamela Payne about starting and growing your handmade business the right way! Whether you are just starting out or you have been at it a while, we have something for everyone on this episode! Learn more about Jamela on her website: https://colormecrafty.net/ Follow Jamela on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/jamelapayne Get Jamela’s FREE masterclass Profit First For Crafters. Learn how to apply the Profit First system to your craft business and transform your passion into profitability. https://jamelapayne.com/profit-first-master-classGet the Small Business Bestie app:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/small-business-bestie/id6478230609Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbb.small_business_bestie&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #handmadebusiness

Are you ready to learn more about Cori George and Angie Holden? We are answering all of YOUR burning questions that have been submitted via our form. From how we got started to our future plans, we are getting a bit personal with our stories and journey! Be sure to watch and learn a little more about us and maybe get some tips for your own craft business along the way. This video is sponsored by Glowforge, however, all opinions are our own. Add a Glowforge to your crafting line up! With a Glowforge Plus or Pro, you can make items to sell easily. Add a Glowforge Spark or Aura to help stand out at craft fairs by customizing items on site. Order your Glowforge from their website: http://link.craftingcamps.com/gf Want the deal on the e-books? Whether you're just starting out or need a small biz refresher, here's everything you need to know about running your crafty business so you can spend less time being frustrated and more time making money! Get How to Make Money with Cricut Crafting OR How to Make Money with Sublimation Crafting for just $7 each right now here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/books Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes

Let's dive into some top craft fair secrets in this episode! If you want to join a craft fair this season for the first time or if you are a craft fair pro, we have insights that will lead you to selling success. Our guest is Crystal Summers who is a craft fair pro and will be sharing her experiences to help you sell your items at a handmade market near you! Gear up for craft fair season with us as we explore the best tips and tricks! Learn more about Crystal on her website: https://lifelovecreations.com/ Follow Crystal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelovecreations For free Square processing up to $1,000, use Crystal's referral link: https://squareup.com/i/LIFELOVECR This video is sponsored by Glowforge, however, all opinions are our own. Add a Glowforge to your crafting line up! With a Glowforge Plus or Pro, you can make items to sell easily. Add a Glowforge Spark or Aura to help stand out at craft fairs by customizing items on site. Order your Glowforge from their website: http://link.craftingcamps.com/gf Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/angieholden https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftfair #craftbusiness #handmademarket

Adopting a business mindset when you are first starting a craft business can be so important. Let's face it—starting something new can be overwhelming, frustrating, and lead you to failure. Let's conquer those thoughts before they start with our special guest Nicole Holleman! As a former life coach, Nicole has helped perfectionists conquer their mindset and build thriving businesses for years. She can help you do the same with a few key tricks that will have you facing the overwhelm, conquering it, and growing your business with a passion! Learn more about Nicole on her website: www.lifecoachbaker.com Follow her on social: https://www.instagram.com/nicolebholla/ Get Over the Overwhelm: The Mini-Course: This mini-course contains Nicole's golden 15-min exercise that will help you break the overwhelm cycle FOR GOOD! But this goes so far beyond just learning how to get out of overwhelm! You will also learn: * The neuroscience of overwhelm * Nicole's favorite (and short) exercise to learn how to prioritize * How to catch overwhelm before it starts * How high achievers get SO many goals accomplished WITHOUT EVER going into overwhelm * And SO much more!! As a Crafting For Profit Live Listener, you get access to the mini-course for 70% off! Use this link to get it for just $9: https://nicolebaker.podia.com/over-the-overwhelm-your-mini-course-to-end-overwhelm-for-good?coupon=CRAFTINGFORPROFIT Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://hey-let-s-make-stuff.ck.page/6d4d18eaf8 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes https://www.youtube.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.youtube.com/@AngieHolden

Are you ready to get started selling your crafts? Don't know where to start? Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a podcast dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Get started with this episode then subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Episode #1 covers the basics of getting started. Let us help you decide if you want to start a craft business and with those critical first steps for success. Already have a handmade business? Listen to this episode to see if you missed any of these key steps and be sure to do them now! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://hey-let-s-make-stuff.ck.page/6d4d18eaf8 Ask your questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Download the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7m9oojcQyB5KxmAZWeUqcvX9md-mmuF/view?usp=sharing%E2%81%A0 Get access to Crafting for Profit Camp with the All-Access Pass here: Use coupon code CFPLIVE at https://heyletsmakestuff.lpages.co/crafting-for-profit-camp-aap-2024/ Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. Angie: https://www.youtube.com/@AngieHolden https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes/ Cori https://www.youtube.com/@heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff/