Ranked in the top 1% of ALL podcasts, the Proof to Product podcast is your trusted resource for sustainable business growth - especially if you make and sell physical products! Join Katie Hunt, each week as she shares strategies & solutions to enhance your sales & marketing so that you're building a business that supports your best life. If you've ever asked yourself can I make money selling physical products? Am I ready to sell my products wholesale to stores like Target, Anthropologie, Nordstrom or Barnes & Noble? When should I consider hiring a sales team or sales reps? Can I really turn my passion into profits? Whether you're a just starting out on your business journey or you've been at it a while growing an empire, this show is for you. Proof to Product is like on-demand business school for product sellers spanning a wide range of industries. Whether you're in home decor, apparel, beauty, food & beverage, hand-made items, jewelry, consumer gifts or the stationery world, you'll gather new ideas each week to help you grow your profit, build your team and lead with integrity. Host Katie Hunt and her guests bring you actionable ways to expand your product line, manufacturing overseas, optimize your e-commrce websites on Shopify, Faire, Etsy, Abound, Tundra, Squarespace or in brick & mortar locations. How to start or scale wholesale sales including pitching stores, wholesale outreach, trade show exhibition, working with sales reps, managing inventory, warehousing product, sales systems, wholesale follow-up strategies and working with key accounts. Marketing strategies for small businesses including content creation, leveraging tik tok and instagram tactics without feeling burned out, why you can't rely solely on social media for sales and why email marketing systems on platforms like Klaviyo, Flodesk and Active Campaign are so powerful. Listen in as Katie and our guest experts help you strategize and tackle your biggest business goals. Host Katie Hunt brings a unique perspective to entrepreneurship. Since 2011, she's helped thousands of product brands get their products on the shelves of their favorite retail stores through her Paper Camp program (www.prooftoproduct.com/papercamp). Prior to that she worked in the corporate world for over a decade leading business development and marketing teams. She has two MBAs - one in finance and one in marketing. And, she owned & operated her own product based business for over 8 years, selling her products to stores throughout the world from her garage. Katie knows the struggles you face as a product based business and she's here to pull back the curtain and share her best kept secrets so that you don't have to learn things the hard way. Find our free trainings & resources for product based business owners at www.prooftoproduct.com/resources more

If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you've always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you. I've had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I'm a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones. On this podcast—we'll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There's plenty of room at this table for you—so skootch on in and let's go! I'm holding nothing back. more

Crochet Business School is all about how you can use your crochet skills to create a business that will give you the income you need to live the lifestyle you deserve.I'm here to help you to build a successful and profitable crochet business. Join me, Kelly Thomas as I give you tips advice, and explore all the options on how you can profit from your crochet while having the freedom to work when you choose. more

Hi, my name is Zach! I help woodworkers start their business in their garages and then scale them to multiple six-figures without working 80 hour weeks and losing their sanity in the process! Tune in here to learn the business side of woodworking! more

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✨ Ready to build a business you love — even if it feels a little messy right now? You're in the right place.I'm Cassandra, the colorful creative behind Pretty Pineapple Bead, and I'm on a mission to go from side hustle to full-time business. Sparkle & Shine is your go-to space for real talk about growing a handmade brand, taking bold steps, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.In each episode, we're getting honest about what it takes to build a business from the ground up — from marketing strategies and mindset shifts to handling the tough days and celebrating the wins. Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck, come along for the ride as we tackle it all, one episode at a time.Hit subscribe and let's work toward those big, sparkly dreams — together. more

If you want consistent, daily sales on Etsy without relying on social media, you're in the right place.Hosted by Sarah Waggoner, Etsy sales strategist and owner of a top 0.1% Etsy shop, this podcast teaches you how to grow your Etsy business.This show is for handmade sellers who are ready to build a shop that actually gets found by the right buyers.Inside each episode, you'll learn how to:- Increase your Etsy sales organically- Build product lines that drive consistent traffic- Understand your Etsy stats- Create listings that convert- Grow your shop without ads, social media, or cha more

The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of Making Things' is where craftsmanship meets business strategy. Hosted by Paul, founder of Philadelphia Table Co. and The Handcrafted Network , this podcast dives into the mindset, pricing, marketing, and systems that help makers turn their craft into a thriving business. Whether you're a woodworker, artisan, or creative entrepreneur, you'll learn the strategies to build a profitable, sustainable business—because great craftsmanship deserves great business strategy. more

The Candle Business Pro Podcast is your go-to show for turning your passion for candle making into a thriving business. Hosted by Sabastian Garsnett — co-founder of Garsnett Beacon Candle Co. and creator of Candle Business PRO — this podcast shares the real strategies that helped us grow from small-batch pours to three storefronts and 140+ wholesale accounts. Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, each episode dives into practical, proven tactics around branding, markets, product launches, email marketing, pouring parties, fundraisers, and more — all through the lens of a candle business. New episodes drop weekly. Hit subscribe and join a growing community of makers who are ready to go pro. more

I have been where you are right now: feeling excited about turning my handmade candles into a business, researching online information like crazy, and simultaneously feeling overwhelmed by all of the things you have to do in order to 'make it'. My name is Erica Marie Morris and I run a candle business called Memory Box Candle Co. as well as a youtube channel of the same name where I have documented my business journey since September 2019. To say I've learned a lot would be an understatement. The Candle Business podcast addresses topics such as the fear of failure, marketing, mental health struggles, personal growth and development, and how no one really knows what they are doing as small business owners. This podcast is here to help educate, inspire and motivate you throughout your own candle business journey. more

Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time management, and more! Grab a hook and a WIP, sit back, and enjoy listing to the Crochet Business Chat podcast. It's therapy for your crochet business. For even more business tips, find Pam at https://pamelagricecoaching.com more

The Business of Craft Podcast is a lively show where our host Leanne Pressly interviews business leaders and entrepreneurs of fiber arts, fabric, sewing and other creative companies so you can learn to craft a better business. more

If you're a small business owner, you might feel like you are doing everything possible to grow your business… from SEO, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, social media, Faire, your own website, Shopify, Amazon, markets and more… but nothing seems to get you closer to actually having consistent sales, to the point that it's hard to stay motivated and show up for your business. Maybe you feel like you might be at a place where you need some help to get to consistent sales and growth, and maybe you're even wondering 'How ELSE can I grow my business further? How do I even get in front of MORE customers?' If you can relate, then this podcast is for you. Monica Little, owner of Monica Little Coaching, is a marketing, selling and business building coach for handmade product-based business owners. After obtaining a 4-year business degree and working over 8 years in marketing, she decided to leave her corporate job to start her own organic handmade skincare small business… and ended up growing her business to multiple 6 figures through organic marketing and grit. Now she's sharing how you, too, can grow your business and see your dreams come to life. Listen in for step-by-step tips and tricks to help you take your business to the next level so you can have more sales, more customers and more excitement in your business! Learn more at www.monicalittlecoaching.com ⓒ 2023 Monica Little Coaching  more

Welcome to Crafting for Profit Live—where you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck! With more than 25 years experience and a DIY community of more than 1.5 million, Angie Holden and Cori George share handmade business strategies, craft business insights, and inspirational stories. Every other Monday, you'll learn from experts how to use your crafts to financially support a creative life. Angie and Cori are full-time creators and Cricut + sublimation experts. They have run Etsy + Shopify stores with more than $350,000 in revenue and are ready to teach you to do the same! more

Welcome to the Indie Made Biz Podcast! I'm Cheryl Ham, and after growing my handmade businesses to 7 figures, I'm sharing the strategies that helped me turn my passion into a full-time income. If you're making the products you sell, you need to do things differently—tune in for actionable tips and proven strategies to help you launch, scale, and thrive as a creative entrepreneur. more

Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it 'wrong?'Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned?Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing.I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales.A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday.I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze. more