334 – An Inside Peek at Growing a Handmade Product Business with Yuliya Wolf of Wolf Leathers

Wondering how to start a handmade business that will fit into your life? Then you'll love today's episode because my guest shares how she figured out how to create a work studio at home, work with her spouse, and make it all fit into their lives. Yuliya is the owner and maker of Wolf Leathers alongside her husband, Ari. All of the leather used is the finest quality oil-tanned leather from Wisconsin. Working out of their farmhouse, Yuliya and Ari have converted several bedrooms into a work studio. This allows their entire product to be made out of our home. Yuliya believes everyone can express themselves in a unique way by embracing their imperfections. They represent this in their products by incorporating imperfections and brands from the leather into their work, giving each product extra uniqueness, just like each one of us. &nbsp; BUSINESS BUILDING INSIGHTS Be genuine when selling. Avoid being pushy and aggressive. Continue to create unique products that people haven't seen before to keep them interested in your products.  Continue to make it something that people want. Trust your intuition when you feel that something's right for your business. Interacting with people and building relationships with them open opportunities for repeat customers. How to Start a Handmade Business Find out if people are really interested in your product before you take the plunge - attending a craft show is great for this. Pay attention to how your customers respond to your price points. Are they shocked? Comfortable Delighted? Then you'll know where to adjust. Have a variety of products to choose from. Hone into your product specialty so you can set yourself apart from the rest. See what the reaction people have towards your products so you can adjust to accommodate what they want. Business is about your customers. Tune in to hear more about how to start a handmade business and make it work with your family and life! Resources Mentioned Content for Makers Yuliya's Contact Links Website | Facebook | Instagram Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. Click on your preferred platform below to get started. Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - please leave a review. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: Rate This Podcast Apple Podcasts | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5naWZ0Yml6dW53cmFwcGVkLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q=&amp;inf_contact_key=f00b9b282a6156da6dc2e642eb167c2f680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1" target="_blank" rel="noopener...