by Jess | Interviews, Other, Podcasts
Have you ever considered selling printables on Etsy or elsewhere online? Today’s interviewee has done just that. She created a printables business on Etsy that has developed into a profitable side hustle. Julie Berninger is currently a work-at-home Mom who left...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Other, Podcasts
Today I interview my student, podcast listener and long time member of the Thriver Circle (my membership community for makers) Clare Smythson. Clare has been running her successful glass painting business – Ornately Lanterns – since 2001, though she only...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Podcasts, Social Media
If you have NO idea how to use Instagram reels to promote your handmade business, or you just want to learn more about them, don’t miss this episode! I’m chatting with Kar Brulhart, who teaches entrepreneurs, creators, startups and influencers how to plan...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Podcasts
Today I talk to LL Divens – who has a similar story to mine! He began his Etsy store as a side hustle in 2014 while working full time in a corporate job. He’s been a handmade biz coach since 2019, and also has a podcast – Handmade & Beyond (you...
by Jess | Interviews, Podcasts
If you use Pinterest (or want to) do NOT miss this episode! Today, I’m talking with Kate Ahl, and she shares ALL the things you need to know to use Pinterest to market your handmade business in 2021 and beyond! The founder of Simple Pin Media, Kate Ahl has been...
by Jess | Interviews, Podcasts
Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Jenn Johnston – a long-term listener of the Create & Thrive Podcast, who has grown her business slowly to the point where she’s been able to go full-time! Jenn took the slow and steady approach to business...