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Listen while you make… and learn how to turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business!

“You have the best podcast out there for handmade businesses. Can’t say enough good things.”

~ Jen Olsen, Gin Gin Handmade

"I love your podcasts. They are incredibly inspiring and motivating."

~ Christa O’Brien

Jess, I have to tell you how much I have loved your podcast for the last couple of years! Thank you for all that you do and share for the maker community!

~ Brandy Guidry Aube

"Absolutely love Jess’s podcast, it is truly like having a great friend giving you business advice. Love it, keep it coming Jess!!!!!"

~ deRosesty Ld

"This series is fabulous!!! I wish there were more."

~ William – LeeLab

“Hi Jess – thank you so much for these wonderful podcasts – I’ve listened to them all; twice!"

~ Rebecca Storch

“Thanks again for another great podcast, I love tuning in each week.”

~ Emmaline from CocoPress

“Jess is down-to-Earth, very knowledgeable and experienced. She has a wealth of information to share and gives excellent information and advice in this podcast. Well worth a listen if you are a creative small business”

~ RatRunning on iTunes

“Wow this was great to listen to! Thank you so much, I feel very inspired!”

~ Naomi Rose Johnson

"Jess makes a really great podcast. It has a more relaxed feel, like she’s just talking to you over a cup of coffee about the topic. She’s highly informative, doesn’t waste any time, and has a wonderful speaking voice that is really pleasant to listen to."

~ InlineTom

Newest episodes

Are you doing the WRONG marketing?

There are 2 business models you might be using for your handmade business. 1. You make products that people want to come back for over and over again. 2. You make products that people will most likely only buy once (or maybe once or twice). Which one are you - and are you using the right marketing channels for your business model? Today I'll outline the difference between these two models, and explain which marketing strategies you should use for each. You can listen to the podcast below, or...

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I wrote Morning Pages for 100 Days.

In early January, I decided to start writing Morning Pages. This is a practice taught and made famous by Julia Cameron in her classic self-help book The Artist’s Way. Written in 1992, The Artist’s Way (TAW) is actually the written version of a creativity course that Julia developed and taught - and has become a well-known book in creative circles. I have avoided TAW for many years, because I believed it had a bit too much of a ‘woo-woo’ element for my personal preference. However, I was moved...

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Global trade is dying. [A small business perspective.]

When I started selling my handmade jewellery online in 2008, it was so easy. You could ship pretty much anywhere, for just a few dollars, and the world was my oyster! Globalisation was the theme of the time, and the internet was still in its flush of 2.0 growth - the world of online business was only just beginning to pick up momentum, and anything felt possible. Things have changed. Over the last few years, especially, there have been numerous laws and regulations brought in around the world...

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Multiply your Etsy traffic with this simple hack!

So I can't remember how many times I have mentioned this Etsy hack to my students over the years - but this week I realised I had never shared it on the YouTube channel or podcast! Today I'm explaining a very simple trick you can use to multiply your Etsy search traffic - without creating any new products. This hack will work for you if you make any products that feature variations - different colours, finishes, fabrics, etc. And, it has the potential to vastly increase your presence on Etsy,...

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Running a Physical + Digital Product Combo Business – with Emily Sheehan of Woolly Bear Knits

Have you ever considered selling both digital and physical products? Today's guest - Emily Sheehan of Woolly Bear Knits - is doing exactly that. She is a knitter and knitting pattern designer who started her business in 2019. At Woolly Bear Knits, you'll find cozy, modern knit accessories all hand-knit with ethically-sourced yarn to keep you warm on all your everyday adventures. Emily entered the handmade business world with previous business experience, and we discuss how that helped her in...

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Listen while you make… and learn how to turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business!

“You have the best podcast out there for handmade businesses. Can’t say enough good things.”

"I love your podcasts. They are incredibly inspiring and motivating."

Jess, I have to tell you how much I have loved your podcast for the last couple of years! Thank you for all that you do and share for the maker community!

"Absolutely love Jess’s podcast, it is truly like having a great friend giving you business advice. Love it, keep it coming Jess!!!!!"

"This series is fabulous!!! I wish there were more."

“Hi Jess – thank you so much for these wonderful podcasts – I’ve listened to them all; twice!"

“Thanks again for another great podcast, I love tuning in each week.”

“Jess is down-to-Earth, very knowledgeable and experienced. She has a wealth of information to share and gives excellent information and advice in this podcast. Well worth a listen if you are a creative small business”

“Wow this was great to listen to! Thank you so much, I feel very inspired!”

"Jess makes a really great podcast. It has a more relaxed feel, like she’s just talking to you over a cup of coffee about the topic. She’s highly informative, doesn’t waste any time, and has a wonderful speaking voice that is really pleasant to listen to."

Newest episodes

Are you doing the WRONG marketing?

I wrote Morning Pages for 100 Days.

Global trade is dying. [A small business perspective.]

Multiply your Etsy traffic with this simple hack!

Running a Physical + Digital Product Combo Business – with Emily Sheehan of Woolly Bear Knits

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