Crafting for Profit Live

16h ago

It is important to evaluate your business at some point during the year so you know you are making progress in the right direction. Use this episode to help you look back at 2025 and see what lessons you can learn. Are there things you need to let go in the new year? Are there things you need to focus more of your energy on? We are sharing how we do this for our own businesses so perhaps you can do the same! Plus we have a big announcement in this episode that you don't want to miss! Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Dec 8

Want to start a YouTube channel but feeling intimidated? Join us as three successful YouTube creators share their best tips and tricks for total beginners. We will share how we started and what we recommend for starting off on the right foot. We are covering everything from equipment to monetization and even content strategy. You don't want to miss this episode! Get the Crafting for Profit Basics here: http://link.craftingcamps.com/basics Things we mentioned: Auphonic https://auphonic.com/ Filmora https://filmora.wondershare.com/ B&H Photo https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ Alex lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and son. She has been crafting with a Cricut for over 9 years, and just over 6 years ago Alex decided to help others bring their crafty dreams to life by creating tutorials on Youtube. Alex designs her tutorials with her signature straight-to-the-point style, including lots of detail and a little bit of fun. Though she'll try almost any craft, her favorite things to create are Cricut print then cut projects and seasonal crafts. When Alex isn't crafting, you can find her chasing her toddler, enjoying the outdoors, or reading. You can learn more from Alex at: http://www.diyalex.com Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Nov 24

Do you want a craft business that stands the tests of time? We are chatting about endurance on this episode with Marie Segares! She has some tips and tricks for you to make sure that your business is around for years to come. Getting started right from the beginning can help you to grow a more profitable business that will be your income for years and help you avoid burnout! Get started with email marketing with this special offer: https://link.craftingcamps.com/email Marie Segares is the Proprietress of Underground Crafter and has been a professional in the crafts industry for over 15 years. In her day job, Marie is a college professor, teaching business, entrepreneurship, and marketing courses and managing academic programs. Marie shares crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns, crafty tutorials, recipes, and more creative inspiration on her blog. You may be wondering about the Underground Crafter name. Marie isn't part of a secret society of crafters (though that would be pretty cool), but she got her start crocheting and knitting underground while commuting on New York City's subway system. These days, she commutes above ground via bus in Burlington, Vermont. See more about Marie on her website: https://undergroundcrafter.com/ Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Nov 10

We recently attended Printing United 2025 and we want to wrap up the show for you with our favorite moments. Learn about your takeaways from the show and some things that make us excited in the printing industry. Yes, the show is full of industrial printers but there is also so much there for the small handmade business and we are bringing you the best from the show floor! Be sure to check out Jenn from Creative and Crafty Housewives! For nearly 3 years as an employee of Cricut, Jenn loved teaching users how to craft with their Cricut machines via Facebook and Instagram Live. Check out Jenn on her website: https://creativehousewives.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftyhousewives/ Crystal Summers is a craft fair pro and maker of adorable handmade items. you can learn more about Crystal on her website: https://lifelovecreations.com/ Follow Crystal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelovecreations Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes

Oct 27

Are you stuggling with finances and accounting for your small business? We have accountant Nate Coughran on this episode to help you get more organized and start treating your side hustle like the business it is! Get Nate's advice and get started simply today with tracking. Go from there and get started setting your business up the RIGHT way for 2026! You will be so glad you took these steps come tax time! Get the free income and expense tracker: https://link.craftingcamps.com/worksheet Nate is the founder and CEO of Cookie Finance, an accounting company that provides bookkeeping and tax services for creators. Nate has been a CPA for 12+ years and has helped hundreds of creators navigate taxes, budgeting, and finances. Learn more about Cookie Finance: https://cookiefinance.co/ Get started with Cookie Finance with their Creator Business Essentials. This gives you the two must-have tools to start operating like a real business, an LLC and business bank account for $29/mo. You'll also get an EIN and virtual business address. Learn more here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/cookie Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Oct 13

Want to know how to grow your brand through media appearances on television, podcasts, and so much more? We have an expert for you this week to give you the details on how to pitch yourself to media and how to get the most out of those appearances. Get noticed, gain followers, and convert to sales with the advice from Sarah Vanderkooy! Sarah is the crafter behind Creative Ramblings. She has worked with cutting machines, lasers, heat presses and other craft tech for many years and has a deep understanding of how these machines work. She shares laser and craft machine reviews, projects, and tutorials on YouTube with a goal of helping you move forward in your creative journey. Sarah has an amazing YouTube membership with access to exclusive content, a course, behind the scenes peeks, and the ability to view videos early. Learn everything you need to know about laser crafting in a YouTube member exclusive course here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/lasercourse Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Sep 29

If you are online, eventually you are going to attract haters or even online bullies. The more people you reach, the more opinions you are going to get. So how do you deal with online negativity? When and how should you respond? We are giving you tactics and real-life examples on dealing with online harassment at all levels. You will walk away from this video more confident in your ability to stay calm, keep your online spaces safe, and even know how to turn something negative into a positive! ​​Get your free ticket to Crafting for Profit Camp now: https://heyletsmakestuff.lpages.co/crafting-for-profit-camp-free-2025/ Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness

Sep 15

Are you ready to expand your business and sell more? One way to do that is to sell to other businesses. In this episode we are joined by Kim and Garrett from Kim and Garrett Make It. They are going to share their journey of expanding beyond selling directly to consumers and stepping into the world of B2B sales. They break down the differences between selling to individual customers versus selling to other businesses, and offer real-life tips on how makers and small business owners can approach wholesale opportunities, build relationships with retailers, and scale their products to reach a wider audience. Whether you’re a DIY crafter or a creative entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about your business potential. Get Cori's Market Booth Makeover for just $9: https://link.craftingcamps.com/marketbooth Grab Courtney's crafty profit projector at: https://thecraftybrick.com/products/the-crafty-profit-projector Kim and Garrett, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind "Kim and Garrett Make It". With a dedicated YouTube following of over 100,000 subscribers, they inspire and empower laser crafters worldwide through engaging tutorials and insightful content, connecting with a diverse audience of followers and subscribers eager to learn and grow. Kim and Garrett have successfully cultivated a vibrant maker community. Their efforts ensure that crafters of all levels have the tools and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving world of laser crafting with confidence and creativity. Give their paint a try at https://link.craftingcamps.com/paint and use coupon code CRAFTINGFORPROFIT to get 20% off (ends September 30th, 2025). Join our crafty community now and connect with others! Join us here: https://link.craftingcamps.com/community Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751 Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeA Want more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/craftingcamps https://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuff https://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes #craftbusiness #craftingforprofit #smallbusiness