Handmade Business Secrets Podcast
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#61 - Your Leadership Is The Lid To Your Growth
In today's episode, Zach dives into why leadership is critical to growing and creating leverage in your life and business. You don't want to miss this one! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#60 - Keith's Results His First Month In The WoodWorking Business Accelerator Program!
In today's episode, Zach shares the results from his second client in the woodworking business accelerator program - Keith Long from Virginia with Legacy Hardwood Co! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#59 - *CRITICAL* Getting Organized With Your Orders & Production List
In today's episode, Zach shares about how he dropped the ball in a major way when he started Iron By Iron Woodworks and how you don't have to make the same mistakes he did! He shares what he and his team currently do to stay organized and plan when it comes to orders and production. This episode has tons of practical & tangible advice to help you grow and organize your business. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#58 - *TOOLS* - Which Ones We Love & Hate In The Woodworking Shop.
In today's episode, Zach dives into which tools Iron By Iron Woodworks runs inside of the shop and why! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#57 - Establishing Sales Channels For Your Woodworking Business
In today's episode, Zach shares his advice all around establishing sales channels and whether you should start with multiple sales channels or a single sales channel. This advice is a little different than what others might tell you - and Zach explains why. Tune in - you're not going to want to miss this episode! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#56 - CLOUDS & DIRT
In today's episode, Zach talks about the importance of having a clear vision of where you want to go as well as establishing the work ethic to get there. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#55 - A Better Way To Do It.
In today's episode, Zach talks about the pain associated with running a business and how it's some of your single greatest opportunities to learn. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#54 - How To Bring Home $100K As A Woodworker In 1 Year.
In today's episode, Zach breaks down the math and the strategy behind being able to bring home $8,333/mo or $100,000/year from your woodworking business. If you've been trying to figure out what you need to do to be able to leave your day job and make the jump into a full time woodworking business, this episode will help you figure that out. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#53 - What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed.
In today's episode, Zach spends some time explaning what to do when you don't know what to do. Overwhelm is a very real thing - ESPECIALLY when you're trying to grow a business or improve any area of your life. This is an episode that you do NOT want to miss. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#52 - *THE GRAND REVEAL* - How Much Money Alexa Made Her First Month Working With Me In The Woodworking Accelerator Program!
In today's episode, Zach brings Alexa Keck onto the show - owner of Kecks Kustoms Furniture in Indiana. She started working with Zach as his very first client with the woodworking business accelerator program, and on this episode she shares JUST HOW MUCH her business grew in 30 days working with Zach and how it's changed everything for her. You don't want to miss this. To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048
#51 - The 3 Smallest Things You Can Do In Your Shop To Speed Up Production Dramatically.
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into the 3 easiest steps you can take to speed up your production dramatically inside of your shop/garage/warehouse. For those of you that are looking to get alot more done, alot faster - this is the episode for you. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#50 - The 3 Biggest Reasons Hobbyists Never Follow Their Dreams & Become Full Time Woodworking Business Owners
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into the 3 biggest reasons that hobbyist and part-time woodworkers NEVER actually make the leap to full time. If that's you, you're not gonna want to miss this episode. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#49 - How Valuable Is Your Time?
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into why you must start thinking bigger and how to start investing your time in bigger opportunities within you woodworking business. You don't want to miss this one! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#48 - You Cannot Grow Because You Keep Lying To Yourself - A MUST LISTEN.
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into why the ability to be brutally honest with yourself about your business might be the most important thing you could possible do in order to grow and move forward. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#47 - The Grind Is Worth It.
In today's episode, Zach shares some wins from his business & financial life - and encourages you to keep a strong vision for your future and then do whatever it takes to meet it. If this encourages you, please leave us a review so we can reach more woodworkers & craftspeople across the world! To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#46 - How I Doubled My First Clients Business In Less Than 20 Days
In today's episode, Zach introduces Alexa & Seth Keck and Kecks Kustoms Furniture - and how since partnering with him, they have more than DOUBLED their business in 20 days. To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#45 - How To Conquer Self-Doubt & Live The Life You Were Meant To Live.
In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into self-doubt, the heartache and pain of entrepeneurship, and how to overcome and live the life that you were meant to live. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#44 - *CONTROVERSIAL* Why Nobody Cares About Your Dovetail Joint
In this episode, Zach deep dives into why you shouldn't spend any time or attention worrying about the things that your customers don't care anything about. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#43 - Why Playing Small Is Destroying Your Life & Your Potential As A Woodworker
To apply for Zach's Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#42 - I'm About To Blow Your Mind Teaching You About Margins.
In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into Revenue, Profit, & Margins - and this episode will BLOW YOUR MIND. Incremental changes in pricing move the needle in a MAJOR WAY! To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#41 - Should You Take Out A Loan To Grow Your Business?
In today's episode of the podcast, Zach deep dives into the reasons why you should and should not borrow money to grow your business. If this podcast has helped you or encouraged you, please take 30 seconds to leave us a review! It would mean the world! To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#40 - How To Transition Into A Full-Time Woodworker *PLUS* An Intro to the Woodworking Accelerator Program!
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how you should go from a hobbyist or part-time woodworker into doing it full time! Learn from his mistakes! Also, Zach introduces his brand new Woodworking Accelerator Program! To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#39 - How To Create A Website That WORKS! + Ads & Messagings Tips
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how to create ads, a website, and a messaging plan that actually turns prospects into buyers! To download your FREE copy of Zach's book "handmade business secrets", click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#38 - How I'm Going To Break $1,000,000 In Sales In The Next 8-10 Months & How You Can Too
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into his exact strategy he's going to use to go from $500,000 per year in sales to over $1,000,000 in 2022. This episode gives you persective you might not have had in the past & also gives a great book recommendation that can change your life. To download Zach's free ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", Click Here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#37 - What Got You Here Won't Get You There. - Mastering The Art Of Leveling Up In Your Woodworking Business
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into the areas of growth that you'll walk through as you go from $1K/mo - $10K/mo, then $10k - $20k, then $20k - $50k, and what he's learned along the journey. This episode can help you avoid many of the pitfalls that he made. Tune in & enjoy! To download your copy of Zach's free ebook "handmade business secrets" Click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#36 - Why You Can't Seem To Grow Your Business & What To Do About It.
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into what most people get stuck doing -vs- what people should actually BE doing during the earliest phases of their business. If you can't seem to gain traction with your business, tune in on this one - we think it'll help! To claim your free copy of Zach ebook "handmade business secrets" go to https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#35 - The Truth About Working Smart -VS- Working Hard As A Woodworker+ Zach Challenges Your Beliefs Hardcore
In Today's Episode, Zach talks about the 5 pieces of every business. Lead Generation, Lead Nurture, Sales, Fulfillment, & Retention. He talks about the difference between working hard & working smart with each of those areas. After that, he spits some truth about what Entrepreneurship actually looks like and what it actually takes to be successful. Tune in!
#34 - What Is Balance? Am I Working Too Hard?
In Today's Episode, Zach keeps it short and challenges your beliefs around Balance. Tune in to be encouraged and challenged in your business and in your relationships
#33 - My Biggest Mistake The Last 60 Days As A Woodworking Business Owner
In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into some of the things he didn't see coming in his business the last 60 days, how they derailed him, and how you don't have to make the same mistake! Learn from his mistakes and be encouraged as you grow your own woodworking brand!
#32 - Going From Hobbyist To A Pro - 5 Key Differences
In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into the 5 biggest differences between being a hobbyist maker & becoming an entrepreneur/professiona/business owner as a woodworker or maker. To schedule a call to work with Zach, click here: https://calendly.com/zachvaught1/scale-or-fail
#31 - Our Journey To $50,000 Per Month & What You Can Learn From It
In Today's Episode, Zach shares the story of how he started in his garage with basically no business plan & very little skills, to failure, to where we are today as a business doing $50,000/per month in sales. To find & subscribe to Zach's youtube channel, just click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lvPJb78E_MUOAug4w0_Bg To get your free copy of Zach's E-book, "Handmade Business Secrets", click here: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#30 - High Ticket -VS- Low Ticket - Which Should You Focus On?
In this episode of Handmade Business Secrets, Zach deep dives into the pros & cons of selling both low ticket & high ticket items and gives you his personal preference of which one is a better model to build a business upon. To find & subscribe to Zach's youtube channel, just click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lvPJb78E_MUOAug4w0_Bg To get your free copy of Zach's E-book, "Handmade Business Secrets", click here: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook
#29 - The 3 Systems Your Woodworking Business MUST HAVE In Order To Be Successful
In Today's Episode of Handmade Business Secrets, Zach deep dives into the 3 systems that Iron By Iron Designs runs on and why he believes its critical for your business to run on the same 3 systems. Stay tuned for more information about how to join our Iron By Iron Network Of Woodworkers across the US & Canada soon!
#28 - Planning & Goal Setting Heading Into 2022 For All Woodworkers
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how to strategically plan for growth in your business heading into the new year, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to set goals that take you and your business to new heights. You don't want to miss this one!
#27 - We Broke $100K In ONE MONTH!
In today's episode, Zach shares how Iron By Iron Woodworks broke $100K in sales for the month of November in 2021. He gives tips and tricks on how he did it and how you can do it too moving forward.
# 26 - How To Get From $1,000/Mo To $20,000/Mo As A Woodworker + Updates on Iron By Iron Woodworks
In Today's Episode, Zach Outlines the 3 systems that you need to refine in order to go from a hobbyist woodworker to becoming a business owner and running a business that will power the rest of your life.
#25 - Lead -VS- Lag Indicators & Which One To Build Your Goals Around
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into what a lead indicator is and what a lag indicator is, and which one you should focus on the most to build the business and life of your dreams. To schedule a free consultation call with Zach, click here: https://calendly.com/zachvaught1/scale-or-fail
#24 - Why You Should NOT Build Your Business On Etsy
In today's episode, Zach deep dives into 3 reasons you should NOT build your business on Etsy and what you should do instead! Here is the link to watch the replay of Zach's FREE training of the biggest mistakes most new handmade business owners make and his 3 pillars of success to building a multiple 6-figure woodworking business : https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/1/n72lyh7tpt8t1
#23 - The Simple Math To Reaching A Million Dollars + FREE Upcoming Live Training!
In this episode, Zach lays out the math and the thought processes behind hitting your financial goals for your business. To reserve your spot for the free training this Thursday, January 21st at 7:30 PM CST - click here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/1/4v389bx
#22 - Wholesale VS. Retail - Which one should you pick?
In today's episode of the podcast, Zach talks about two different business models: Wholesale & Retail. He deep dives into what each of them are, what the benefits and drawbacks are of each, and which one you should choose to build your business around. To download Zach's free book "handmade business secrets" click here: https://bit.ly/38ofXdN
#21 - The Only Podcast You Ever Need To Hear About Hiring Your First Employee
In today's episode, Zach covers: 1) How to know when you're ready to hire. 2) Who to hire. 3) What you need to hire them to do. Get ready for a great episode! To book a call with Zach, click this link: https://calendly.com/zachvaught1/scale-or-fail
#20 - We Just Broke Our Sales Record. By A LOT. Here's How It Can Help You.
In this episode, Zach talks about what's next after a crazy sales month with his handmade business and introduces Handmade Hero Academy! Here's the link to sign up for Zach's free LIVE training! - https://www.zachvaught.com/hhalaunch
#19 - How To Make $19,600 This Coming Black Friday With $600 & Facebook Ads.
In this weeks episode, Zach deep dives into the strategy he used to sell over $19,600 of handmade furniture on black friday weekend with just $600 in facebook advertising spend. For your free copy of zach's ebook "handmade business secrets" click here Stay tuned for the link to pre-register for the release of Handmade Hero Academy!
#18 - Creating An Incredible Brand & Setting Realistic Expectations w/Shane Goswick
To download your FREE copy of Zach's E-book, click here: www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com
#17 - Creating A Brand With Your Personality w/ The Wood Pastor Stephen Michutka
To follow the wood pastor on IG click here: https://bit.ly/2T6dgFr To check out his youtube channel, click here: https://bit.ly/2TalT1O To download your free copy of Zach's handmade business secrets ebook, click here: https://bit.ly/31qtz4l
#16 - Learning How & When To Say "NO" As A Business Owner
In this episode, Zach deep dives into the details of why it's so important to learn to say no to projects that even though may be profitable, will throw your business out of rhythm. For your free copy of Zach's ebook that shows you the exact steps to starting your own woodworking or handmade business, visit www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com
#15 - Is Work-Life Balance A Thing? Plus, Some Relationship Advice For Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Zach dives into what seems to be the mythical creature of "work-life balance" and some practical advice to get as close to it as possible. To get your free copy of Zach's e-book, visit www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com
#14 - Dabble Or Dominate? The One Thing That Will Either Fuel Or Destroy Your Success As A Maker
In this episode of the podcast, Zach deals with your false beliefs. You may not realize it, but the reason you're not where you want to be is because you believe a lie about why you can't or shouldn't be there yet. To download Zach's free ebook, just click here: https://bit.ly/33lVTFe To join Zach's free woodworking facebook group, click here: https://bit.ly/2RpYfgE
#13 - I just wrote $20,000 in orders the last 2.5 weeks - what now?
In this episode, Zach shares his strategy for what steps you should take when your ability to generate sales outgrows your ability to fulfill all your orders. To download your free copy of Handmade Business Secrets, click here: https://bit.ly/35dPAWO To join Zach's free facebook group, click here: www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz
#12 - Why You Haven't Reached Your Goals & What To Do About It
In this bonus episode of the podcast, come get challenged to do more, be better, and push even when you don't feel like it! To download Zach's free e-book, visit www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com To Follow Zach on Instagram - go to www.instagram.com/zachvaught_