Now what show

About Now what show

Help, I started a business- now what? is a podcast for the early years of creating an artisan business. We focus on helping artisan businesses started in the last 3 years. We share interviews with fellow artisans, and expert advice tailored for the early years. We are the Now What Show.

Publisher

Handmade Seller Magazine

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2024

Latest episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 2025

   Boundless gothy creativity with Alisha Baijounas

   Hello Now What Show Listeners! I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Alisha Baijounas with It came from Hell Glass- a stained glass artist.Alisha draws from an incredible well of creativity. Her energy and pursuit of her passions will leave you inspired and fired up. Want to learn more about Alisha's business? Here is where to learn more:Website: https://www.itcamefromhell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromhellglass/Want to learn more about Handmade Seller? (https://www.handmadeseller.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=now_what_show) Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber ): #makersgonnamake #makers #artisans #smallbusinessowners #artisanbusiness

2. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Trying not to break too many teacups with Second Life Garden

   Hello Now What Show Listeners! I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Daneen with Second Life Garden.Daneen creates her artisan products via upcycling. She creates upcycled planters out of teacups. Want to learn more about Daneen's business? Here is where to learn more:Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/secondlifegardenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/second.life.garden_/Want to learn more about Handmade Seller (https://www.handmadeseller.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=now_what_show)? Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber ).#makersgonnamake #makers #artisans #smallbusinessowners #artisanbusiness

3. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Embracing my niche with Emma, the Glass Crocodile

   Hello Now What Show Listeners! I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Emma of the Glass Crocodile. Emma creates amazing stained glass creations with a unique twist- her target market isn't someone you would expect. She has an incredibly creative twist on a classic artisan craft for a new market. Want to learn more about Emma's business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://glasscrocodile.co.uk/ (https://glasscrocodile.co.uk/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasscrocodile21/ (/www.instagram.com/glasscrocodile21/) Want to learn more about Handmade Seller (https://www.handmadeseller.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=now_what_show)? Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber): #makersgonnamake #makers #artisans #smallbusinessowners #artisanbusiness

4. 

   13 Apr 2025

   Growing a business with one a kind pieces with Connor Riva

   Hello Now What Show Listeners! I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Connor Riva of Studio Riva.Connor creates unique one of a kind mixed media pieces, and is in that early stage of business where he is shaping his business. It's the beautiful early days of creation and seeing where your business takes you as you shape and find a target audience.Want to learn more about Connor's business? Here is where to learn more:Website: https://studioriva.art/ (https://studioriva.art/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioriva/ (https://www.instagram.com/studioriva/)Want to learn more about Handmade Seller (https://www.handmadeseller.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=now_what_show)? Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber )#makersgonnamake #makers #artisans #smallbusinessowners #artisanbusiness

5. 

   16 Jul 2024

   How the art of saying no is helping me grow my business with Laura Gavins

   Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Laura Gavins of Purl Talk. Laura is a chemist turned yarn artist. Her hand-dyed creations, under the name Purl Talk, are a hit at her first trade show. But instead of taking every possible order, Laura makes a surprising choice: she turns away potential customers. Fueled by both business savvy and a desire to maintain quality, Laura prioritizes existing relationships and her own capacity. This honesty and strategic approach to growth paves the way for future success, proving that sometimes saying no can be the smartest business decision. Timestamps: 00:00 - 04:19  Intro to Laura and Purl Talk 04:20 - 07:14  Building a business around wholesale 07:15 - 11:20  The First Trade Show Experience 11:21 - 20:24  Lessons learned and looking forward We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about Laura’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://purltalk.com/ (https://purltalk.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purltalk/ (https://www.instagram.com/purltalk/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PurlTalk (https://www.facebook.com/PurlTalk) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@purltalk1 (https://www.youtube.com/@purltalk1) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij⁠ )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine. Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber) #makersgonnamake (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makersgonnamake) #makers (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makers) #artisans (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artisans) #smallbusinessowners (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smallbusinessowners) #artisanbusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artisanbusiness)

6. 

   9 Jul 2024

   How we’re building unique products with personality- meet the GRONKS with John Wright

   Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome John Wright from The Wright Scraps. This interview features John, co-owner of The Wright Scraps. John is an artisan who creates unique sculptures called "Gronks" from recycled industrial materials like scrap metal and parts from agricultural machinery. We talk about the journey bringing Gronks to life- from tinkering in his spare time to starting to sell these unique creations. We talk about an interesting process used to raise awareness and drive custom orders for the product. Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:00  Intro and The Wright Scraps explained 03:01 - 04:53  Sourcing Materials for the Gronks 04:54 - 07:54  Learning to Sell Gronks 07:55 - 11:07  The Joy of Making 11:08 - 16:57 Future Plans & Finding John We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about John’s business? Here is where to learn more: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewrightscraps/ (https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewrightscraps/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrightscraps/ (https://www.instagram.com/thewrightscraps/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091794723336 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091794723336) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij⁠ )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine. Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)

7. 

   2 Jul 2024

   How I’m thoughtfully expanding my product lines to keep customers engaged with Tamara Darragh

   Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Tamara Darragh from Remi Vail Studio. Remi Vail Studio is a business focused on quilting and bag making. Tamara discusses the challenges of designing bag patterns compared to quilt patterns, emphasizing the 3D aspect and the needs of quiltmakers new to bag making. She highlights the importance of her community of testers, explaining how they provide valuable feedback and contribute to the overall success of her business. If you are a pattern designer or an artisan thinking about how to expand your business into complementary products, this is a great listen! Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:46 Intro and Remi Vail Studio Explained 02:46 - 05:37 Challenges of Bag Pattern Design 05:37 - 10:37 The Importance of Community 10:37 - 15:08 The Tester Recruitment Process 15:08 - 19:14 The Benefits of a Private Testing Group We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about Tamara’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://remivailstudio.com/ (https://remivailstudio.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remivailstudio/ (https://www.instagram.com/remivailstudio/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemiVailStudio (https://www.facebook.com/RemiVailStudio) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/RemiVailStudio/ (https://www.pinterest.com/RemiVailStudio/) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij⁠ )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine: Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)

8. 

   25 Jun 2024

   How goimagine is championing shop local initiatives with Jon Lincoln

   Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Jon Lincoln from goimagine, our sponsor for this season of the show. Jon Lincoln is the co-founder of goimagine.  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Goimagine is a marketplace for US based buyers and sellers. We will talk about how goimagine is evolving, including their new shop local initiatives. We will also talk about their regional gift guides and supporting maker communities they champion. Timestamps: 00:00 - 1:39 Introduction 01:40 - 05:54 The Importance of Shop Local Initiatives 05:55 - 08:42 goimagine's Shop Local Features 08:43 - 14:53 The Human Touch in a Digital World 14:54 - 19:55 Intro to Maker Circle and Conclusion Want to learn more about Doug’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://goimagine.com  (https://goimagine.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goimagine.life (https://www.instagram.com/goimagine.life) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/goimagine.life/ (https://www.facebook.com/goimagine.life/) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij⁠ )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine. Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)

9. 

   18 Jun 2024

   How I’m fusing jewelry craft, culture and education with Doug Napier

   Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Doug Napier from Jewelry by DeCory and Jewelry Monk. Doug Napier is a jewelry maker who has worn many hats in his 40-year career. From working in factories to running his own training center, Doug has a deep understanding of the craft. He discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by artisans in the digital age, and how he uses his jewelry line, Jewelry by DeCory, to educate people about Lakota culture. You'll also hear about Doug's inspiring journey of adapting his business during the pandemic and his plans for the future. Timestamps: 00:00 - 5:04 Introduction and Doug’s Jewelry Making Journey 05:05 - 07:41 Pivoting During the Pandemic 07:42 - 10:03 The Importance of Preserving Craft Skills 10:04 - 14:25 Jewelry by DeCory: A Storyteller's Approach 14:26 - 16:06 Education at the Core: Doug's Mission 16:07 - 21:03 From Product to Purpose: Doug's Design Process & learning to be adaptable We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about Doug’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://jewelrymonk.com/ (https://jewelrymonk.com/) and https://jewelrybydecory.com/ (https://jewelrybydecory.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelrybydecory/ (https://www.instagram.com/jewelrybydecory/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JewelryByDecory/ (https://www.facebook.com/JewelryByDecory/) Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryMonk (https://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryMonk) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij⁠ )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber) #makersgonnamake (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makersgonnamake) #makers (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makers) #artisans (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artisans) #smallbusinessowners (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smallbusinessowners) #artisanbusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artisanbusiness)

10. 

    4 Jun 2024

    A financial management system for your business you won't hate with Jacob Curtis

    Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Jacob Curtis from Curtis Accounting Solutions. Making sure the financials for your business are working is such a crucial thing to get right to ensure the health of your business. So many of us hate this part of our business, or only deal with it when we HAVE to. But what if there was a different way to do this so it wasn’t so painful? I brought Jacob on the show to tell his story of getting into this industry, and in such a personal way. He has firsthand experience working with businesses that are having financial difficulties. And he helped them find their way to creating manageable thriving businesses.  All by using the profit first methodology.  If you are struggling with your business or if this economy is proving challenging, check out this episode to learn more about the profit first methodology through the very real stories of small business. Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:38 Intro, why bring an accountant on the Now What Show, and intro to profit first 03:39- 10:01 Jacob’s personal experience working with businesses having financial challenges 10:02- 14:35 Timing, Taxes and where things often go wrong for early stage businesses 14:36- 19:49. The first steps to setting up a profit first methodology so you won’t hate dealing with your business financials We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about Jacob’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://www.curtisaccountingsolutions.com/ (https://www.curtisaccountingsolutions.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtisaccountingsolutions/ (https://www.instagram.com/curtisaccountingsolutions/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurtisAccountingSolutions (https://www.facebook.com/CurtisAccountingSolutions) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine: https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij) Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencastr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)

11. 

    28 May 2024

    How I’m iterating and learning to refine my target market with Megha Mundandishe

    Hello Now What Show Listeners!  I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Megha Mundandishe to the show from Mayaani Jewelry! Megha is currently building her niche. So often the early stages of a handmade business are all about finding your target market. She shared her journey of learning and refining. She is starting to work her way into weddings and special events. Like many early stage businesses, time and experiments are helping her figure out where to focus. I dare you not to smile when you see her energy and enthusiasm. Like so many artisans, her calling brought her back to something she always enjoyed but had not embraced as a business. As we get older and wiser, so many of us pursue new callings for our time and energy. Listen in as she shares how she is gently navigating this journey into making custom statement jewelry pieces and wedding jewelry. Learn how she’s helping women embrace emotional connections through jewelry. Key parts of episode and timestamps: 00:00 - 05:12 Intro and the journey from beading to the early days of jewelry making 05:13- 06:41 Business shift to creating one of a kind statement pieces 06:42- 11:31 Using jewelry to channel the power of emotional connection 11:32- 21:19. The process and steps to start making product in the bridal industry We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://goimagine.com/)!  Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at goimagine.com Want to learn more about Megha’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://www.mayaanijewellery.com/ (https://www.mayaanijewellery.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaani.jewellery (https://www.instagram.com/mayaani.jewellery) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mayaani.Jewellery/ (https://www.facebook.com/Mayaani.Jewellery/) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine: https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij) Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencstr for all our recordings- check it out here via our affiliate link: https://zencastr.com/?via=amber (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)

12. 

    21 May 2024

    Creating marketing strategy through brand collaborations with Elaine Kinney

    Hello Now What Show Listeners! I am your host, Amber Christian, Editor of Handmade Seller Magazine. Today we welcome Elaine Kinney to the show from White Pine Bath Brew! Elaine has built her niche through brand collaborations with breweries. She makes soap using excess beer from local craft breweries in Maine. Listen in as she shares her journey from starting to make beer soap through the evolution to collaborating with local craft breweries. Learn how these collaborations make her go-to-market strategy easier for her business. She shares words of encouragement for others that are considering collaborating with brands as part of their artisan business strategy. Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:37 Intro and Learning to make soap from beer 03:38- 08:41 Collaborating with Breweries to make soap products 08:42- 12:47 How behind the scenes at breweries simplifies social media creation for Elaine’s business 12:48- 15:18 Elaine shares words of wisdom and encouragement for collaborating with brands. We also want to give a special shoutout to our season sponsor goimagine (https://www.goimagine.com)! Goimagine is focused on building the maker community through a handmade marketplace, maker business education, custom websites and a social app designed for artists called Maker Circle. The goimagine community includes thousands of handmade business owners throughout the United States passionate about growing a handmade platform dedicated to quality handmade items while focusing on social good that's helping children in need. Check them out at https://www.goimagine.com (https://www.goimagine.com) Want to learn more about Elaine’s business? Here is where to learn more: Website: https://whitepinebathbrew.com/ (https://whitepinebathbrew.com/ ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitepinebathbrew/ (https://www.instagram.com/whitepinebathbrew/ ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitepinebathbrew/ (https://www.facebook.com/whitepinebathbrew/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YTjO5pVuXcVlZsMUHkcAw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YTjO5pVuXcVlZsMUHkcAw) TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whitepinebathbrew (TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whitepinebathbrew ) Pinterest: ttps://www.pinterest.com/whitepinebathbrew/ (Pinterest: ttps://www.pinterest.com/whitepinebathbrew/ ) Want to read more great content on running an artisan business? Sign up here (https://06bfd65f.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFACcbzCqxUF4ePOHJpRtn8Jd82O69VKbUCxgzU9HpCWz04BKegZxcp8-v6Q5Oy-2GjnXagyvGXjXY2UOzrtkV-KeBp9lbxGq3ISiMNL6tNyjoTWERpTVcwc6mKmdG7eUWIAqzeSG4BeR7GnKRzKV2RsoNYLbBSZIkHOflUhOSHzYccO84Wdb5Ru7qzUEyleVrjUi0vZRsaJij )to get a free sample of Handmade Seller Magazine. Want to record your own podcast? We use Zencstr for all our recordings- check it out here (https://zencastr.com/?via=amber)via our affiliate link.

13. 

    19 Mar 2024

    Getting ready for your first craft fair with Nicole Stevenson

    Welcome to the Now What Show, where we help de-mystify business for new or new-ish artisan business owners. We talk about all the things needed to be successful for business owners in the first 3 years of their business. In Episode 5, listen in as I talk with Nicole Stevenson from dear handmade life (https://dearhandmadelife.com/). We will talk about getting ready for your first craft fair. In addition to running dear handmade life, Nicole runs Patchwork shows (https://dearhandmadelife.com/patchwork-show/). She will talk about how to research which craft shows to attend, how much inventory to bring with you, and how to approach your booth set up for the show. Want more insights for running your artisan business? Head over to the ⁠Handmade Seller website. (https://handmadeseller.com)

14. 

    12 Mar 2024

    How I got my first Wholesale Order with Livvy Ramos of Fera Fox

    Welcome to the Now What Show, where we help de-mystify business for new or new-ish artisan business owners. We talk about all the things needed to be successful for business owners in the first 3 years of their business. In Episode 4, listen in as I talk with Livvy Ramos about getting her first wholesale order. Livvy is the artisan behind Fera Fox (https://www.ferafox.com/). We will talk about how she has been embracing her social media presence as she develops her business.  We will also talk about getting that first wholesale order and what she learned about herself and her business in the process. Want more insights for running your artisan business? Head over to the ⁠Handmade Seller website. (https://handmadeseller.com)

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    5 Mar 2024

    How to get your first PR with Stephanie Blanchard

    Welcome to the Now What Show, where we help de-mystify business for new or new-ish artisan business owners. We talk about all the things needed to be successful for business owners in the first 3 years of their business. In Episode 3, listen in as two magazine owners, Stephanie Blanchard and Amber Christian talk about getting your first PR for your artisan business. Stephanie is the Editor of Artisan Joy Magazine (https://www.artisanjoy.com/). We will go through the basics without getting too advanced or complicated. Stephanie will share tips on how to go about getting your first PR and the steps to take before you reach out for PR.  She has lots of great ideas on how you can work on getting PR without it becoming an intimidating process. Want more insights for running your artisan business? Head over to the ⁠Handmade Seller website. (https://handmadeseller.com)

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    27 Feb 2024

    How to establish a web presence for your artisan business with Erica Martin

    Welcome to the Now What Show, where we help de-mystify business for new or new-ish artisan business owners. We talk about all the things needed to be successful for business owners in the first 3 years of their business. In Episode 2, dive in as we talk with Erica Martin of ⁠Pixel Jam Digital (https://pixeljam.digital/) ⁠about establishing a web presence for your new artisan business. We will go through the basics without getting too technical and nerdy. We'll review some of the most common platforms that we see in use and share how the different pricing models for websites typically work. We will also share what we are currently using in our artisan businesses. Want more insights for running your artisan business? Head over to the ⁠Handmade Seller website (https://handmadeseller.com).

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    20 Feb 2024

    How I got my first large custom order with Lindy Spurgeon

    Welcome to the Now What Show, where we help de-mystify business for new or new-ish artisan business owners. We talk about all the things needed to be successful for business owners in the first 3 years of their business. In Episode 1, we talk with Lindy Spurgeon of apothecary 19 (https://apothecary19.com/) about how it happened. She shares how she got her first large custom order. We will talk about the steps that led up to it (it’s not what you think!). Finally, we riff on how I like to lurk at craft fairs and hunt for artisans to feature while being incognito as a shopper. Want more insights for running your artisan business? Head over to the ⁠Handmade Seller website (https://handmadeseller.com).

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    8 Feb 2024

    Now what show

    Welcome to the Now what show- were we help artisans and makers with early stage businesses get started well. Join us for practical advice on building your business in the early days and interviews with other artisans that are in the early stages.

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YouTube views

21,893

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Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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70

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YouTube

85

Engagement

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