Made for Profit

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. Show notes: madeforprofit.com/episode126 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode125 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode124 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode123 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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 ;)

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode122 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Okay, it’s time. We’ve been teasing and talking about Tik Tok 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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode121 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode120 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode119 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode118 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode117 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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.

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode115 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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 my 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! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode114 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode113 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Jasons 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! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode112 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode111 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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 Kately 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! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode110 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

So what do you want to be doing in 5 or 10 years? It’s a cliche question, but if you really take a step back and think about it you can shape what you’re doing today to be successful tomorrow….or in a decade. Today we’re going to talk about the Long Game and evaluating the life of your business. Is it viable to do what you’re doing today for the next 5 ,10 or even 20 years? If not how can or should it change over the years to keep you engaged at satisfied with the business you’ve created. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode109 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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 3x3 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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode108 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode107 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’ve got an oversized episode for you today, or should I say, Jackman sized. Paul Jackman has built a strong YouTube and online following in the maker space in an unconventional way. He was educated in the skilled trades, but found his passion in a more artistic approach to building. And the results are Paul building things like a 16 times scale folding knife and a life size nutcraker both made out of pallet wood he breaks down and processes. Today Paul talks about the journey to where he is now and how putting in the time in different aspects of his business has helped set him apart. Paul is not only one of the most sought after “male models” on the internet, but he’s an impressive influencer in the maker community as well. With 260k+ Subscribers on youtube and a growing instagram following of 60k+ and is also an avid user of the ever mystifying Reddit. Paul brings a lot of personality and interesting approaches to typical menial tasks. This show is one of my favorites. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode106 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’re already in July which means Q2 is behind and it’s time for another quarterly Q&A. Every week we do an after show for our Patreon supporters and we answer their questions they submit. Once a quarter we pick a few that really resonated with us and share them on the main show. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode105 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been playing the long game in the woodworking content space. George Vondriska is the managing editor of Woodworkers Guild of America. He’s been helping grow that site and provide high quality video content and tutorials while also contributing to basically every woodworking magazine there is. We talk with George about how the woodworking content scene has changed over time and impact of social media on his content. Even though the woodworkers guild of america started in 2007, George has been putting out content since 1998! Writing for major woodworking magazines like American woodworker, fine woodworking and wood magazine. And producing VHS Woodworking tapes going back to 1999! With over 130 DVDs and hundreds of hours of online videos and content, George has had his hand in the woodworking content space for quite a long time. Not to mention he’s an author and also makes and sells custom woodworking on top of everything else! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode104 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

It’s time for another quarterly update on Instagram and man do we have a lot to share. Between new features and a big slow down this last quarter has been an interesting one. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode103 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Today we’re interviewing two OGs in the DIY building space. Ashley Turner and Whitney Gainer are the sisters behind Shanty 2 Chic and have been running their DIY furniture and home decor website for almost a decade now. What started as a fun hobby has turned into a full fledged massive brand. They walk us through their growth story and success, and how they’ve always let staying true to their brand guide their decisions. These ladies really are crushing it. They’ve been on HGTV, numerous websites and magazines, and even have their own furniture line in At Home Stores. Being in the game for a decade now, these two have some impressive social numbers. Listen to these channel stats, 139k on Youtube, 424K Facebook, 556k on pinterest, and 646k on Instagram! Not to mention a website that gets into the millions of pageviews monthly. Needless to say, they’re a force to be reckoned with, and some super savvy business minds. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode102 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

John and I just got back from a trade show and it sparked an interesting show topic. John and Jory Brigham had a build off setup right in the middle of the show floor. Building out of your comfort zone and normal space is just one example of adversity. You might be dealing with a new type or building or trying to jam more jobs through your shop than you can handle. Overcoming adversity is a staple of a successful business and we’ll touch on some learnings we’ve had over the years and takeaways that have helped us out. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode101 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Cue the trumpets and release the doves. Thank you for being with us and supporting Made for Profit to get to 100 shows. For 100 we thought we’d bring you something new and special. Recently we were with a bunch of other makers in Cleveland Ohio for Spring Make and we decided to record an episode. You’ve heard many of them on the show already and it’s a great conversation. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode100 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

As we’re at the doorstep of our 100th episode we thought the topic of podcasting would be a perfect tie in. There’ve been a ton of new podcasts hitting the scene lately in the woodworking space and podcasting seems to be the next wave of hot media. Today we’ll talk about the power of podcasting and all the benefits it gives you. We’ll also talk about the flipside of it and why you’ve seen some long term podcasts changing forms or going away all together. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode99 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Our interview today is with a full fledged business owner who also happens to be a blogger. Scott Sidler runs Austin HIstorical, where he and his team restore and preserve old buildings. He started out fixing up his old home and fell in love with historic preservation. When he realized there was a gap in the market he started doing work for others and eventually grew a local business out of it. He also started documenting his passion projects and sharing them online on his personal site The Craftsman Blog. Today he walks us through the journey of being a business owner and content creator on the side. Scott Sidler is an absolute beast when it comes to business, not only online but in the real world. With a 19k square foot facility and 24 employees his mainstay Brick and Mortar, Austin Historical is crushing it. The craftsman blog, as his supplemental brand is not something to turn your nose at either. With over 300k monthly page views, this gorgeous website is super impressive and packed with information on restoring historical homes and building. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode98 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

I can’t believe we’re at 97 episodes already! I tell you what, we’re giving away free fanny packs to celebrate episode 97. Just repost this episode to your feed, follow us on YouTube, Instagram, MySpace and Tinder, and tag your 10 best friends and enter your social security number for entry. Good luck! Giveaways….love em or hate em they are a big part of social media and today we’ll talk about how they’ve changed and what you should and shouldn’t expect out of them. We’ll also tell you how to do them properly so you comply with all the terms of service and don’t get shutdown. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode97 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

This week we’re talking with another artist turned woodworker. Ashley Harwood started off as a graduate from carnegie mellon university and an installation artist, but soon found her way into woodturning to make some extra money. She started off in the farmer’s market and craft fair scene selling products. As a way to stand out at the farmer’s market she started demoing turning at her booth. From there she found her love for teaching, a couple great mentors, and has become a world renowned woodturning teacher herself. She talks to us about this and her incredible journey to being one of the premiere teachers in the field today. Ashley is fairly new to Instagram jumping on board a little over a year ago and is sooooo very close to 100k followers. Her content strategy is based on showcasing her classroom and using Instagram live as a tool to bring people closer to the experience they have in her highly popular classes, and we’re loving following along with her business journey. She’s also on the cusp of launching a youtube channel and travels all over the world to teach and educate all sorts of people in the world of turning. Needless to say, this show was a blast! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode96 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Consistency is the key to performing at a high level week after week, month after month, and year after year. Today we talk about how we stay consistent and things that have helped and hurt us along our journey. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode95 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’ve got a great interview today with a woodworker who went from the verge of homelessness to having a thriving customer furniture business. Donnie Galli runs Designs by Donnie out of Destin, FL and has found a niche in building huge over the top pieces. He has differentiated himself in a saturated market and figured out how to go the extra mile to delight his customers. Donnie dives into his journey over his last 5 years in business, and how he applied his skills from previous jobs, to how he’s become a successful woodworker and how those skills have helped him get to where hs is today. With his Instagram recently eclipsing 60k followers, Donnie talks about how he uses that platform to his advantage as a custom builder, not only to showcase his work, but to showcase his clients as well. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode94 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A. Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and share them the broader audience. We’ll have a mix of voicemail and written questions on some great topics. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode93 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’re continuing to branch out with the makers on our show and today we talk with another artist but in a different medium. Jenny Bower runs a custom engraving business where she specializes in her own style of embellishment on anything made of metal. From old tape measures to custom hand planes, she’s been making unique pieces of art for her customers. She got her start somewhat by happenstance trying to support her husband’s clock making. But she’s grown Bower Engraving into a full fledged business with a huge demand and shares with us how she got there. Jen has been a huge inspiration to the Instagram community since she came on the scene. With over 70k followers Jen showcases her incredible talent on a daily basis and she shows off her unbelievable fearlessness of tackling any project she puts her mind to. Whether it’s dabbling in woodworking or showing off her drawing skills, Brad and I absolutely love her content, and her positive attitude, and we had a blast having her on the show. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode92 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

As you start becoming a legit business you start dealing with more and more clients and transactions. And every transaction is a chance to delight your customers and give them everything they wanted...or a chance for miscommunication, false expectations, undelivered promises, and two parties left playing he said/ she said. We’d all like the first scenario rather than the second and having a contract for each transaction will help get you there. Today we’ll talk about the important things to consider when locking down a contract with your clients….and in no way is this legal advice. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode91 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’ve got another great interview with a start up furniture maker today. Jason Hibbs has been running his woodworking business, Bourbon Moth, for the last 4.5 years. He’s got an extraordinary hustle and has built his business on building just about anything the customer wants. He’s also found a niche in social media which has helped pick up new clients and grow new revenue streams. Jason talks with us today about setting yourself apart and how to monetize things you’re already doing. Jason Has been growing his brand, and has really dove into Instagram in the last 12-18 months. With 120k Followers Jason has exploded onto the Instagram influencer scene with his amazing work and his comical additions of his personality. Jason has taken what we try to emphasize on the show, and implemented it to explode his custom product business and build up the Bourbon Moth Brand. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode90 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We like to give a quarterly update on our favorite social platform, Instagram. And this time it’s a special one. I recently taught a class on Instagram growth at Workbench Con down in Atlanta and I was asked for the slides over and over again. But the slides don’t really tell the story without the words, so today we’re going to basically walk through that presentation and share some currently trending growth tips for Instagram. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode89 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Today we’re talking with another creative maker and true artist in our field, Jon Peters. He’s a unique combination of a painter and woodworker. Jon talks with us about owning his own art gallery before moving his business online and finding YouTube while trying to share his videos with his family and friends. He shares some awesome insights from being a brick and mortar business owner transitioning into a digital world. Jon has been one of the accounts i have been following forever on youtube, so having him on the show was hugely nostalgic for me. With over 420k subscribers and 656 uploads, Jon has been putting the work for over 9 years on youtube, and has been a staple in the maker community for a long time! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode88 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Welcome to episode 87. John and I just got back from Workbench Con down in Atlanta and today we’re going to recap some of the learnings we took away. We’ve talk about it before but Workbench Con is a conference for makers to help grow their business through networking, specific classes on social media, video editing, blogs and more. Plus there are a ton of brands there from the woodworking and DIY space. We’ll hit you with some solid takeaways we got from the event and why it’s quickly become one of our favorite shows. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode87 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Today we have an interview with our favorite German maker, Laura Kampf. Laura’s builds are born out of pure creativity as she repurposes and reconfigures old and new items alike into amazing creations. She thrives on the challenge of coming up with new ideas and keeping the pureness of creativity front and center. She talks with us about the balance between being an artist and a businesswoman, how to monetize without sacrificing your brand’s vision as an artist and craftswoman, and how she works through the creative process. Laura has been a huge influence to the maker community since she hit the scene, amassing over 330k youtube subscribers in just a few years. With her eye for the cinematic, and an amazing style, Laura is inspiring makers all over the world myself and brad included. She is a ball of inspiration and energy and we’re super excited to have her on the show! Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode86 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

To drive your Instagram you’ve gotta post daily...and two times a day is even better. Make sure you’re engaging with all your comments. Answer your DM’s, don’t forget to do Stories, and man IGTV is really taking off so you better be doing that too….I mean seriously, who has the time for this stuff? I’m a full time content creator and I can barely keep up and when I was working a day job it became suffocating at times. Today we’re going to talk about the grind of social media. John and I have both gone through the struggles of burnout and being overwhelmed and we’ll talk about some things we’ve done to help avoid it and what we still struggle with. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode85 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Today we have an interview with someone who a lot of us have hung out with on Saturdays for the over a decade. Kevin O’Connor has been the host of This Old House and Ask This Old House since 2003 and has helped guide many aspiring DIYers and woodworkers, including myself, through home repairs, construction, and remodeling projects with the help of Norm, Tommy, Richard, and Roger, the trades experts on the show. We talk with Kevin about the trades gap, staying relevant with your audience and how he and the show are using social media and YouTube to continue to get better. Graduating from Boston University with a MBA in 1999, Kevin’s career path was much different before he became the host of this old house. Kevin also tells us how he went from being a Senior VP at the Bank of America to being the host of the 18 time emmy award winning show. Kevin is also a published author, amateur photographer, and father of 3. Ha’s a busy man with tons of passion to share about social media and the trades, and we had an absolute blast having him on the show Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode84 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Have you ever been scrolling through your social media feed and see that awesome video you published last week. And after a moment of excitement that your content is getting good reach you realize it’s not your post but from WoodworkingViralz5000 and they’ve not credited you at all. This is a small example of the struggle of protecting your online content. Today we’ll talk about some of the ways you can proactively and reactively protect your work and why we do or don’t use them. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode83 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We are launching a “brand” new series today with our interviews. As a compliment to our talks with awesome makers and content creators we’re flipping it to the other side of the table and interviewing leaders from the brands themselves. We’re starting off our Brand Talk series with our friend Craig Coffey who is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Lincoln Electric. Craig has been with lincoln for 7 years, managing the marketing and communications for the massive welding company. Hes brought on some heavy hitters influencers in the maker space, and is on the show today to tell us about how he thinks creators can work better with brands, and to talk a bit about their upcoming event, Spring Make. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode82 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

It’s the new year and a great time to take a step back and look at your business. One of the biggest hurdles to any business is being organized, both in your production and in the back office so to speak. Today we’ll talk about some things we’re doing personally to tune up our businesses and things to consider for your own business. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode81 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

We’ve got an awesome interview today with a guy who started with a few used tool in his parent’s basement and turned it into a full scale custom furniture and sawmill operation. Paul Limiski is the man behind Canadian Woodworks and he talks with us about picking his own path and growing his business with used equipment, a passion for woodworking, and riding trends that he sees. He also shares the importance of proper pricing and the stages he’s been through with his custom built rocking chairs. Paul is one of the OG’s of instagram , starting out in the dark ages of 2012 and since being featured on Instagram’s blog, growing his following to 372k followers. His second account Legacy Lumber is nothing to balk at either with a strong following of 57k as well. Paul’s business journey has been a long one filled with experiences that we are pumped to bring to you all. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode80 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A. Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and share them the broader audience. And we’re excited about this quarter as we debut our voicemail questions so you can hear direct from our Patrons. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode79 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

Happy New Year to everyone, we are officially in 2019 now! 2018 was a great year for so many of us and for Made for Profit. Today we’re going to take a look back at some of the big changes in social media as well as what happened on MFP. Show notes: https://madeforprofit.com/episode78 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide