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Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

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#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

Feb 23, 202214 min

#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!

Feb 14, 202230 min

#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

Feb 14, 20228 min

#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!

Feb 2, 202216 min

#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

Jan 21, 202211 min

#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

Jan 14, 202218 min

#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

Jan 7, 202221 min

#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!

Dec 30, 202117 min

#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!

Dec 20, 202128 min

#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.

Dec 3, 202119 min

# 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.

Nov 22, 202128 min

#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

Feb 1, 202114 min

#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

Feb 1, 202111 min

#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

Jan 17, 202124 min

#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

Jan 11, 202119 min

#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

Dec 31, 202029 min

#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

Dec 9, 202020 min

#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!

Nov 9, 202028 min

#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

Oct 27, 20201h 5m

#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

Oct 20, 202058 min

#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

Oct 12, 202017 min

#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

Oct 3, 202025 min

#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

Sep 14, 202014 min

#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

Sep 7, 202014 min

#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_

Aug 27, 202021 min

#11 - 3 Out-Of-The-Box Ways To Increase Your Revenue This Year In Your Handmade Business

In today's episode Zach covers 3 less known methods to increasing revenue other than "selling more stuff." Get your free copy of the guide to financial freedom through handmade business here - handmadebusinesssecrets.com Join the woodworking group here! - www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz For more general info - go to www.zachvaught.com

Aug 24, 202023 min

#10 - How To Price Your Handmade Work

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into the first 3 steps you need to take to figure out how to price your work and if you have a product that is destined for greatness. To get your free copy of Zach's ebook, just visit www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com

Aug 17, 202015 min

#9 - Handling Transitions In Life & Why Money Isn't Everything

In this episode, Zach shares about the transitions he's currently walking through and why, at the end of the day, the amount of money you make shouldn't be your only measure of success. For a copy of Zach's free E-book that teaches you how to start your own handmade business, check out this link: www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com

Aug 10, 202018 min

#8 - How To Make Astronomically More Money By Becoming A Lean, Mean, Manufacturing Machine In Your Handmade Business w/Efficiency Expert Tom Dosdall

Today's episode is straight FIRE. My guest, Tom Dosdall has spent years traveling the entire globe as a consultant to huge Fortune 100 Companies like GM for the sole purpose of one thing - To improve their manufacturing processes and save them millions & even BILLIONS of dollars! You may not be running a giant company like GM, but his practical, no nonsense advice in this episode will help you think differently about turning a hobby into a business that allows you to grow your income at a rapid rate! If you have not done so yet, be sure to download your free copy of my e-book all about starting and growing your handmade product business - FAST. www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com Also, if you're on facebook, you've gotta join our facebook group! www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz.

Jul 27, 202051 min

#7 - Building A Million Dollar Woodworking Company with Grant Howard

Today's episode is definitely one of my favorites! Grant Howard is a dear friend of mine, and I have been thoroughly impressed by the growth of his company into a 7-figure woodworking company that has 4 locations across the United States. Grant is pioneering this space and I believe you will be blown away by his insight & business advice today! If you're looking to start, grow, & scale your handmade business, i couldn't recommend that you listen to this episode ENOUGH. Tune in and learn today! For a copy of my free e-book, go check out www.handmadebusinessecrets.com Also, to join our free woodworking business facebook group, just click here! ->>> www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz

Jul 20, 202051 min

#6 - Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing: An interview with Christ & Capital Podcast

I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to be with Dustin Johnson and his podcast Christ & Capital. We talk about startups, business, faith, and family. What does it really take to walk away from everything that is familiar and take a leap of faith into the unknown? Find out here today on this episode of the Handmade Business Secrets Podcast! Check out Christ & Capital Here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-and-capital-podcast/id1499277517

Jul 15, 202041 min

Ep 5#5 - The 8 Steps To Starting & Scaling Your Own Handmade Business

Today, Zach shares his 8 steps to starting and scaling your handmade business. This short episode is packed with the information you need to take your dream and make it a reality. For a copy of Zach's free ebook on this exact topic, visit www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com

Jul 6, 202024 min

Ep 4#4 - The 3 Tools You MUST Have As You Start Your Business Making And Selling Handmade Products

In Today's episode, Zach dives into the 3 tools that he says are absolutely "MUSTS" as you start your business. Here are the links to each of the 3 tools. www.canva.com www.shopify.com www.clickfunnels.com Let us know if you sign up for any of these! Feel free to email zach here: [email protected] OH... and if you have NOT gotten your free copy of the Handmade Business Secrets book yet, PLEASE DO. You can download it for free here: www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com

Sep 14, 201917 min

Ep 3#3 - How Do I Know What Type of Woodworking or Arts & Craft Product To Make?

Picking your product to make and sell can be a difficult task and it can often cause you to walk around in an endless loop of wondering if you've made the right decision. Today, Zach jumps into a lot of the finer details that you need to comb through in order to make a wise decision about the product that you choose to build your business around. For more help on determining the right product for you, be sure to go get your free copy of "Handmade Business Secrets" at www.handmadebusinesssecrets.com

Sep 11, 201919 min

#2 - Why I Failed When I First Started & How You Will Too If You're Not Careful

When we get into business, often times we think that "If we build it, they will come." WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. In Today's Episode, Zach dives into the #1 reason he failed when he first started and why you will too if you're not careful. To download Zach's Brand New E-Book "Handmade Business Secrets", click HERE: www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook

Aug 24, 201910 min

#1 - Our Story - How Handmade Business Secrets Began

What is the Handmade Business Secrets Podcast All About? Helping you start and scale your own handmade business, whether it be out of your garage or your kitchen or any other space for that matter. While giving you tips & tricks as well as inspiration to follow through on your dreams, Zach is here to guide you to the next level and help you reach your goals as a new business owner. This episode outlines Zach's story and where he came from and how he got here. We think you'll be surprised to see just how much Zach has had to walk through in order to reach the place he's at today.

Aug 21, 201943 min