The post is part of an occasional series called “Awesome Handmade Toys.” These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. You can see previous posts in the series here. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you’re looking for more inspiration. +++++…
20 Podcasts to Listen to While You’re Crafting
I love sewing, but there are stages in every project that can be tedious. Stuffing a softie, for example, or pressing seams open. When faced with these tasks it’s easy to make an excuse to set the project aside and go get a snack, or check Facebook, or really do anything but finish the…
Podcast Episode #1: Monster Factory
The post is part of an occasional series called “Awesome Handmade Toys.” These posts feature toy makers whose work I think is particularly fresh and inventive. You can see previous posts in the series here. I also pin toys to my Inspiring Softies pinboard on a regular basis if you’re looking for more inspiration. +++++…
Podcast Special Episode: Social E-Commerce for Small Businesses with Jon Crawford, CEO of Storenvy
What’s the best way to sell your handmade goods online? Open your own storefront and you’re on an island. If you can’t bring in the traffic yourself you aren’t likely to make enough sales for it to pay off. Open a store on Etsy and you’ll get lots of traffic, but you’ll also literally…
Podcast Special Episode: Creating a Customized Online Storefront with Jonathan Marcus, CEO of Goodsie
Today I spoke with Jonathan Marcus, the founder and CEO of Goodsie. Jonathan got in touch with me after I wrote this post about whether handmade businesses should have their own online storefronts or are better off sticking with Etsy. I’ve had my eye on Goodsie for some time now because it offers an accessible…
Podcast Special Episode: Effective Blogging with Stan Smith
Everyone tells you that writing a blog is a good way to promote your handmade business. Write about what you’re making, show your works in progress, tell the story behind the creation of your products and you’ll build an audience. Those readers will develop a relationship with you and will, over time, become your customers….
Podcast Episode #3: Shawn Smith of Shawnimals
Shawnimals website. All images by Shawnimals and used with permission. Today I’m very excited to bring you an interview with Shawn Smith, the creator of Shawnimals. I contacted Shawn because he has a thriving plush business that includes both handmade toys and toys he’s designed and had manufactured in China and then distributed to…
Podcast Episode #4: Selling Printed Patterns with BariJ
For today’s installment of my series on how to turn your love of sewing softies into a career that actually earns you an income I want to explore selling printed patterns through wholesale distributors. Okay, what does that mean exactly? Have you ever walked into your local fabric store or quilt shop and seen a…
Podcast Episode #5: Veteran Softie Pattern Designer, Carol Cruise
I’m excited to share with you today my first foray into creating a recorded interview. In my efforts to learn more about ways to make money from sewing softies I wanted to talk with an industry veteran. I figured there must be a lot I could learn from someone who started selling soft toy patterns…
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