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Are you thinking of renting shop space for your business or expanding your space into a bigger space? It can be a great way to increase capacity and grow your business, but If this is your first time renting shop space there are a ton of things to think about and concerns to address before making the leap. We’ll talk through John’s latest shop move and all the things we went through as he evaluated it and what you should consider when thinking of making your own move. Links: (May Contain Affiliate Links) None this week GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguideThe post MFP 077: Is Renting Shop Space a Good Move? appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

It’s time to for another rendition of what’s new with Instagram. We’ll go through some of the new features and talk about what’s currently working on the platform for us and where to focus your efforts for the biggest impact. Links: (May Contain Affiliate Links) Instagram’s reducing inauthentic engagement GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguideThe post MFP 076: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies – Q4 2018 appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We all know that machine learning is a very real thing thanks to that fiasco with Skynet back in ‘97. But in today’s world how do robots factor into your business? Okay, I’m not talking about an Arnold Schwarzenegger shaped T-800, we’re talking CNCs, 3D printers and laser machines. We’ve seen a lot of shops large and small starting to use CNCs to help increase their productivity and we’re going to talk through the pro’s and the con’s today as well as our experiences with these machines. Links: (May Contain Affiliate Links) Shapeoko Xcarve Iconic Axiom GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 075: Are Robots Running Your Business? appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Last week we talked about online productivity tools and it really got us talking about other great online tools we use. So this week we’re going to circle back and talk about some of the other free online tools and apps that we use every week in our businesses. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Content Creation Pexels – Https://pexels.com Pixabay – https://pixabay.com/ Canva – https://Canva.com Bit.ly – https://bitly.com Youtube Royalty Free Music – https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Facebook Music Library – https://www.facebook.com/sound/collection Audioblocks Paid Epidemic Sound Paid Project Creation Sketchup – https://sketchup.com Fusion 360 – autodesk.com Giveaways Gleam – https://Gleam.io Analytics Social Blade – https://socialblade.com Social blue book ( changed recently) – https://socialbluebook.com Google Webmaster tools – https://www.google.com/webmasters/ Google Analytics – https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/ Misc Tiny Scanner Pro – App store CamelCamelCamel – http://camelcamelcamel.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 074: Free Digital Tools We Love appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Welcome to episode 73. As a business owner with multiple clients, projects, and an ever growing list of to-do’s it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind. John and I have both struggled through the process of keeping everything in order…and continue to struggle through it. But we’ve found some online tools that have really helped us in our work and some that haven’t. We’ll share what works for us now and some of the ones that just didn’t stick. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Trello AirTable EverNote Slack Google Suite ToDoist Brain Focus GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 073: Online Productivity Tools appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Black Friday is a few short days away. It’s retail marketing and advertising at it’s best…or worse depending on how you look at it. It’s not just a great time for big box retailers but also for small businesses. Today we’re going to talk about how we use Black Friday to our advantage as small business owners, and how you might use it too. We’re also running a discount on our pricing guide, just use code MFPHOLIDAYS for 25% off through Cyber Monday. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Made for Profit Pricing Guide: 25% OFF with code MFPHOLIDAYS Black Friday Deals GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 072: Using Black Friday to Your Advantage appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with Treg Sherman from Urbn Timber. Treg is part of a 3 man team that launched Urbn Timber as a local lumber supplier in Columbus Ohio. They saw an opportunity to salvage local lumber and serve their community at the same time. We talk with Treg about the struggles of starting and scaling a new business and the benefits of hiring both experienced and inexperienced people. Starting out with a small little shop, in just 3 years Urbn Timber has grown to a 10k square foot facility with 5 shop contributors not just in the woodshop, but with custom metal work, social media, and their website. With a brand new online store, and an Instagram following of over 43k people URBN Timber is on the rise and also jumping onto YouTube. This interview has lots of tactical insights and was a ton of fun. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) UrbnTimber.com Urbn Timber’s Instagram Urbn Timber’s YouTube GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 071: From the Community, For the Community with Urbn Timber appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’ve got a special guest, one of very first Patrons of Made For Profit. You’ve probably seen Keith Johnson on Instagram where he has a knack for creating viral videos and has recently passed a major milestone on Instagram. Keith is a real student of the game he shares with us how he produces the best content he can and hones his skills in both woodworking and content production. Keith is a master of creating content around a single project. He produces dozens of small process videos that tell a story and bring you along for the journey. His process and mindset have helped Keith reach over 100k Followers on Instagram and provide a ton of insight in growing a following on the platform LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Keith’s Instagram Keith’s YouTube GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 070: A Student of the Game with Keith Johnson of KJSawdust appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We are days away from November and you know what that means, the holidays. And for a lot of craftsmen and women that means selling season. People are starting to put together their Christmas wish lists and looking for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Handmade gifts are always a big hit, so it’s time to gear up for holiday selling. We’ll cover a few basics around production, gauging demand, and how to price your goods. We’re also running a discount on our pricing guide, just use code MFPHOLIDAYS for 25% off. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Made for Profit Pricing Guide: 25% OFF with code MFPHOLIDAYS GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 069: Preparing for Holiday Selling appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with a product maker, but of a little different variety. Jonathan Katz-Moses invented and produces his own dovetail jig that he now sells worldwide. We’ll talk to Jonathan about taking ideas to products, how he built the processes around it, and how he exclusively uses social media and influencer marketing to drive the sales funnel. Jonathan started his product business a little over 3 years ago. where he was producing his products himself out of his own personal shop. He now has multiple employees, and sells hundreds of products per month and continues growing rapidly. He has started production on a second product and also has 5 more in the works . It was so cool to hear his journey and how he has grown his brand. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig Link – http://bit.ly/MFP68 Jonathan’s YouTube Jonathan’s Instagram GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 068: The Product Process with Jonathan Katz-Moses appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

You may have heard the sayings, “the riches are in the niches” and “you’ve got to niche down”. So why it is so important to be laser focused on what you’re doing and how to do you figure out what your niche is? Today we’ll walk through the topic and talk about how John and I have both succeeded and struggled in finding our niches in different areas. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Seth Godin – Tribes : https://amzn.to/2pJn8WX WorkbenchCon Tickets: https://www.workbenchcon.com/register/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 067: Finding Your Niche appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Change is constant and staying ahead of the game is something we all strive for. Today we talk with our buddy David Picciuto who’s brand and online content business have changed quite a bit over the last 5 years. We discuss how David uses outside inspiration and a spirit of fun to keep his brand exciting and moving forward and how he hit his rhythm by honing in on the real goal for his channel and business. David has grown an impressive business and is not only an online personality, but an author of two woodworking books and also one of the co-hosts on the making it podcast. His YouTube channel has over 448k subscribers and over 35 million views! He’s also been published in a host of woodworking magazines, as he continues to grow his influence in the community. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) MakeSomething.tv David’s YouTube David’s Instagram GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 066: Hitting Your Rhythm with David Picciuto of Make Something appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A! As you hear us talk about every week, we have a Patron After Show where we answer questions from the MFP Patron Tribe on any and all topics they want to talk about. Each quarter we pick a handful of questions and answer them for the broader MFP Tribe as well. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Get your questions answered in the After Show and possibly the Quarterly Q&A! Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 065: Quarterly Q&A – September 2018 appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’ve got an interview today with a guy who’s been crushing the DIY blog space for years now and is pivoting into new content. Jamison Rantz from Rogue Engineer was one of the first connections I made when i got itno blogging and his mindset and outlook on his business is all about the Long Game. We’ll talk about how Jamison went from full time engineer to DIY blogger and about how he manages his time, efforts and sponsor deals. Jamison has built quite an impressive blog over the years with Rouge Engineer. With over 250 individual posts RogueEngineer.com gets over 400k monthly views which is monstrous. Along with that he has over 100k pinterest followers, and a solid Instagram and YouTube following with 40k+ and 22k+ respectively. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) RogueEngineer.com Jamison’s YouTube GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 064: Playing the Long Game with Jamison Rantz – Rogue Engineer appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re going to hit on Instagram and some of the news and updates that have come out since we last hit the subject. We’ll also hit on some of the things we are seeing perform better and give you some tips on what’s working right now to help you grow your page. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Instagram News – Later.com Instagram Verification Article – https://blog.tailwindapp.com/how-to-get-verified-on-instagram GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 063: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re really excited to bring on our first full time contractor to the show. Kyle Stumpenhorst runs RR buildings and makes awesome post and frame buildings ranging from barns, to dream shops, to shomes (you’ll learn what that is ). Kyle left a desk job in computer science to follow his passion and never looked back. Kyle is fairly new to the YouTube Influencer space, as he just jumped on about 9 months ago after he completed his building for the famous Jimmy Diresta. RR Buildings currently has 70k subscribers and just hit the 100k followers on Instagram. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) RR Buildings YouTube Channel – RR Buildings RR Buildings Instagram – www.instagram.com/rrbuildings RR Buildings.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 062: Adding Value with Kyle Stumpenhorst from RR Buildings appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop. Johnny has really come on strong with his YouTube channel and done a great job at working with sponsors early and often in an organic way for his audience. He also hammers home the content week in and week out. We talk with him about tips and learnings for working with sponsors and how he brings efficiency into everything he does. Johnny has amassed 268k YouT ube subscribers in the last few years. With over 13 million channel views, Johnny covers a large array of projects and hits on everything from simple DIY builds to high end professional furniture builds. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Johnny’s YouTube Channel – Crafted Workshop Johnny’s Website – CraftedWorkshop.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 061: Maximizing Efficiency with Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

You put in the time, take the leap to get in front of the camera, publish your first YouTube video then wait for the views to roll in…and wait…and wait. Getting views and growing on YouTube is a lot harder than it sounds. John and I have been publishing on YouTube for almost 3 years now and have learned a ton along the way. Today we’ll talk about things that have helped us grow, some of the recent trends we’re seeing, and the new metric that might be the most important thing YouTube tells us. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Photoshop Basics Video Thumbnail Optimization by Tim Schmoyer Click Through Rate Report Overview Video SocialBlade.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 060: Growing on YouTube appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

John and I were out in Joshua Tree a few weeks ago with Ben Uyeda and Mike Montgomery, two of the three hosts of the Modern Maker Podcast along with Chris Salomone. The guys just started up a new business aimed at Makers. It’s called Maker Brand Co. and they are looking to fill the gaps in the market and provide clean, simple, no fluff versions of products we all use in the shop like clamps, finishes, hand saws and apparel. We talk with the guys about what’s it like to start a new product business and some of the learnings and struggles they’ve had during startup. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Maker Brand Co. – https://makerbrandco.com/ MBC Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/makerbrandco GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 059: Starting Up Maker Brand Co. with Ben Uyeda and Mike Montgomery appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We talk a lot about getting to yes with clients and sponsors and how to grow your business. But something that should get just as much conversation is when to say No. Today we’ll talk about how to evaluate opportunities and requests and when saying No is going to make you and your business better in the long run. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Modern Maker Podcast Ep. 101 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 058: How and When To Say “No” appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re interviewing Matt Cremona. A self taught woodworker who has found a niche in taking wood from the tree to the finished project all in his own hands. He built a massive bandsaw mill from scratch with no experience and part of his sawyering business. We talk with Matt about being laid off and taking his passion full time and the journey along the way. Matt has over 170k subscribers on YouTube and has put out a staggering 431 videos since 2015. With his weekly shop updates and project builds, he’s grown a loyal following. Matt Cremona is also a host on the WoodTalk podcast as well as a key contributor to the Woodwhisper’s Guild. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Matt’s website (with bandsaw plans) – https://www.mattcremona.com/ Matt’s Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/mattcremona Matt’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/mcremona GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 057: Going Big with Matt Cremona appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

If you’re engaging at all on Instagram or YouTube then you’ve definitely been seeing the uptick in sponsored content. Today we’re going to talk about the landscape of sponsored content, how we see it changing, things to look out for when considering sponsorships and staying true to your audience and yourself without selling your soul for a quick buck. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) FTC Guidelines – https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking Social Blue Book – http://home.socialbluebook.com/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 056: Let’s Talk Sponsorships appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Welcome to episode 55, today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Anne Briggs. You might know her better as Anne of All Trades on Instagram and YouTube where she’s been active in the online woodworking community since 2012. Anne talks with us about knowing yourself, homesteading, why free help is rarely good help, and how to get started. Anne has recently passed 100k Followers on Instagram. She has a brand new Youtube channel with over 28k subscribers and will be featured as an instructor in the Wood Whisperer Guild. Anne has been a contributing columnist for Furniture & Cabinets Making Magazine, has been featured in wood magazine and is a contributor to Popular Woodworking Magazine. She also ran the Woodworking program at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, and she teaches fine woodworking at prestigious schools all over the country. Needless to say, the girl has MAJOR skills. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Anne’s Website – http://www.anneofalltrades.com/ Anne’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/allaboutanne18 Anne’s Instagram – www.instagram.com/anneofalltrades GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 055: Living Generously with Anne Briggs from Anne of All Trades appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

As a business owner and side hustler you can build and grow your business by yourself. But at some point you can only do so much. Hiring and managing people and having a solid team around you is crucial to taking your business to the next level. John and I are going through this right now and we’ll give you some of our initial thoughts and struggles as we try to build out the teams around our businesses. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Fiverr – Fiverr.com Upwork – Upwork.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 054: Hiring & Managing People appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’ve got an interview today with a master custom woodwork, Jory Brigham. He’s a self made woodworker who created a name for himself with a unique style and amazing design and craftsmanship. He talks with us about his journey to find his niche, how he keeps his passion for woodworking alive, and his love/hate relationship with walnut ping pong tables. Jory Brigham has features in Apartment Therapy , Architect Magazine, and Forbes magazine Jory has quickly become a major influence in the woodworking and furniture community. Winning the Spike TV Show Framework in 2015 Jory showed off his incredible eye for design and talent for creation. He has a custom line of his own furniture and now has classes available to the everyday man and woman who want to build like Jory. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Jory’s Website – http://www.jorybrigham.com/ Jory’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jorybrigham_design/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 053: The Life of a Woodworker with Jory Brigham appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

It’s time for our 2nd quarterly Q&A session. We get tons of questions from the audience and specifically from our Patrons. Each quarter we pick a few of our favorite questions that we’ve answered in the After Show and rehash them here for everyone to hear. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Made for Profit Patron Page – http://patreon.com/madeforprofit GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 052: Quarterly Q&A – July 2018 appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re interviewing our first craftsman who’s not a woodworker. Alec Steele found his passion early in life and has been blacksmithing since the age of 11. We talk with Alec about starting his business at 16 years old and the journey that lead him to be one of the fastest rising YouTube makers and how he’s leveraging and expanding his business through merchandise sales and courses. Alec Steele has grown his YouTube channel to over 950k+ Subscribers in less than 2 years, and become one of the most recognizable makers in our growing community. He was featured on the History channel’s Forged in Fire TV show and his contagious personality has inspired a wave of makers to begin blacksmithing. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Alec’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/alectheblacksmith Alec’s Merchandise – http://alecsteeleshop.com/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 051: Catching Fire with Alec Steele appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

As y’all know, Instagram is one of our favorite topics and where John and I spend most of our social media time. Well, there have been some major bombshells being dropped by IG recently and one of them was a sit down with TechCrunch where the product lead for Instagram laid out how the IG algorithm REALLY works. So we’re going to break down what he said and give you our thoughts on it. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Tech Crunch Algorithm Article – https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/01/how-instagram-feed-works/ Later New IG Features Article – https://later.com/blog/instagram-feature-2018/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 050: How the Instagram Algorithm REALLY Works appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re finishing the trifecta of interviews with the Modern Maker Podcast hosts. We’re talking with Chris Salamone from Four Eyes Furniture. Chris talks with us about working the side hustle with a full time job and two young kids and why he stopped doing custom furniture commissions. He also goes into how he’s built an amazing Tribe on Patreon that supports his work. With only 62 video posts and 9M video views, Chris has accumulated over 235k YouTube subscribers. He also has an amazing Tribe of nearly 750 patrons on Patreon. And in our opinion is one of the best storytellers in the Maker community. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Four Eyes Furniture Builds YouTube Channel Modern Maker Podcast GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 049: Building a Tribe with Chris Salamone from Four Eyes Furniture appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’ll be doing our first in a back to back interview series with a couple of our buddies from the Modern Maker Podcast. We’re starting off with Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Mike shares with us how he found his niche in the YouTube space then doubled down and repeated success by clustering projects and paying attention to the current and upcoming trends. At only 22 years old mike has built his subscriber base to almost 600k Subs wirth over 26.7 million views at the time of this recording He has some insane passion and energy and we’re stoked to have him on the show LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Modern Builds YouTube Channel Modern Maker Podcast GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 048: Repeating Success with Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’ve talked about networking in the past and expanding your inner circle, but a key part of that is what happens after you’ve met someone new. Today we’ll talk about building relationships in three different areas with clients, sponsors and peers. These can be some of the most fruitful relationships to grow yourself and your business. We are firm believers in the “you are a product of your environment” and a lot of that comes from who you surround yourself with. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) MFP Meetup in Nashville! Tuesday June, 5th 7:30pm Good Wood Nashville 1307 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37027 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 047: Relationship Building appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

To repost or not to repost that is the question. There’s been an explosion of reposting accounts on Instagram in the last 6 months and some conversations cropping up about the place of reposting in an Instagram feed. We’ll look at both sides of the conversation, talk about how we use reposting now and in the past and give you some things to think about as you decide what’s right for you. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) MFP Meetup in Nashville! Tuesday June, 5th 7:30pm Good Wood Nashville 1307 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37027 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 046: To Repost or Not To Repost…The Instagram Question appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re joined by one of Brad’s good friends, Jen Woodhouse. She’s an amazing DIY blogger and one of the big influences on getting Brad going in content creation. We talk with Jen about blogging, photography, styling, going the extra mile with your clients, and her new business venture with Ana White aimed to help other content creators. She is a contributing writer for HGTV.com, and has been featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Bob Vila, Popular Mechanics, POPSugar Home, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Apartment Therapy , and better homes and gardens. She has an unbelievable resume and an even more impressive blog at Jenwoodhouse.com. We’re super pumped to have her bring some of her experience and wisdom to the show. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Jen’s Blog – jenwoodhouse.com Spruc’d Plan Marketplace – sprucdmarket.com Pine and Main – pineandmain.org   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 045: Doing The Leg Work with Jen Woodhouse appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

This week we’ll be wrapping up our camera centric conversation with a look into videography. We’re not going to get bogged down with the technical talk, but we’ll talk about adding video to your brands toolkit. We’ll hit on different styles and types of video and the gear you might need for each of them and talk about some gear we’ve added to our own video toolkits over the last year. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Canon 80D – https://amzn.to/2KH57l6 Manfrotto 190x Tripod – https://amzn.to/2KGEAV4 Syrp Slider & Accesories – https://amzn.to/2FTk3cy Sennheiser AVX Lav Mic – https://amzn.to/2rqYWtp Rode RodeLink Lav Mic – https://amzn.to/2wljuIW John’s Kit – https://kit.com/JohnMaleckiBuilds/camera-video-gear Brad’s Kit – https://kit.com/fixthisbuildthat/video-equipment Adobe CC Suite – Adobe Creative Cloud GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 044: Adding Video to Your Toolkit appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Last week we focused on photography basics and shooting with your cell phone. This week we’re taking a dive into the next level of advanced photography. We’ll talk about our gear, how we use it, and some things we’ve learned over the years to make your photos better. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Exposure Triangle Basics – https://photographylife.com/what-is-exposure-triangle Canon T6 – Kit or Camera & lens only (Good photos, not video) Canon T6i – Kit or Camera & lens only (Adds great video options) John’s Kit – https://kit.com/JohnMaleckiBuilds/camera-video-gear Brad’s Kit – https://kit.com/fixthisbuildthat/video-equipment   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 043: Advanced Photography appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Whether you make products or content, having good photos of your work is essential. We’ve already talked about video basics and today we’ll be talking about photo basics. We’ll cover entry level gear, how to setup your shots and how to edit them on the back end. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) VSCO – https://vsco.co/store/app Amazon Basics Tripod – https://amzn.to/2HTJlts Cell Phone Adapter for Tripod – https://amzn.to/2HURGx4 Bluetooth Remote Shutter – https://amzn.to/2HpMf8u John’s Kit – https://kit.com/JohnMaleckiBuilds/camera-video-gear Brad’s Kit – https://kit.com/fixthisbuildthat/video-equipment   GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 042: Photography Basics appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’ll be picking the brain of one of the most well known video creators in our space, Bob Clagett at I Like to Make Stuff. We dive into a ton of topics from his beginnings to his sprint to go full time and how he’s stayed organized and consistently putting out new content weekly for the past 3 years. And to cap it off he gives some insights on managing life as a business owner and a family man. Bob got his business started in 2013 and since jumping onto YouTube he has gained over 1.7 MILLION subscribers and continues to be one of the largest influencers in the maker community. Bob has been a huge inspiration to myself and Brad for years now and we’re super excited to have him on the show. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Bob’s Book – Making Time I Like to Make Stuff website I Like to Make Stuff YouTube Channel AirTable – airtable.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 041: Keeping Pace with Bob Clagett at I Like to Make Stuff appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

We’re going to change it up a little bit this week and do the fist of what will be our quarterly Q & A. We poll our patrons every week for our aftershow and we wanna start dropping some of our favorites on the main show as well. In this episode we’ll talk about Instagram Hashtagging, alternative social media platforms like Reddit and Tumblr, Hiring Employees, and charging for consulting. Hope you enjoy this peek into our weekly Patron After show. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Reddit – reddit.com Instructables – Instructables.com Become a MFP Patron Tribe member! GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 040: Quarterly Q&A appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re covering an exciting topic…bookkeeping. Okay, maybe not the most exciting topic, but one you need to understand as a growing business, especially around tax time. We’ll walk through the bookkeeping needs and what we’ve learned as a business grows from a hobby all the way to a small business with employees. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Get 50% OFF Quickbooks Online: https://www.referquickbooks.com/s/madeforprofitpodcast GET 50% OFF Quickbooks Self Employed: http://fbuy.me/irL75 Brian McCauley on tax prep – https://soundcloud.com/woodshop101podcast/episode070 GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 039: Bookkeeping, The Why & When appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

The fuel for any healthy business is sales and money coming into the company. Keeping a steady flow of income is crucial, and that includes maintaining current customers and generating new ones. Today we’ll talk about the sales funnels we use to bring new clients and revenue into the business. LINKS Brad’s Epoxy Waterfall Table – https://youtu.be/tDbifk_UayU John’s River Table – https://youtu.be/IJ-hiw1CqyA GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 038: Creating a Sales Funnel appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’re diving into some amazing business insights with Shawn Van Dyke. Shawn has been John’s business coach since 2016 and we’ve talked about him on the show several times. We’ll hear his back story, and then he drops some serious knowledge on what it takes to make the jump and create your own freedom as a business owner. Shawn has been involved in the trades for over 19 years and is a Husband & Father of 5 kids. After doubling the workforce and revenue as the COO of his last company, he has gone all in on his own business as a consultant for contractors and business coach. He has worked with over 60 clients in his short time and has interviewed over 500+ construction & small business owners. Shawn is also working on two books and is a Brand ambassador for Fine Home Building. The dude is an absolute beast and a wrecking ball of knowledge and we’re pumped to have Shawn Van Dyke on the show. LINKS Shawn’s Paperwork Punchlist – http://shawnvandyke.com/thepaperworkpunchlist/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 037: Making the Jump & Creating Freedom w/ Shawn Van Dyke appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Today we’ll be diving into some fresh news and updates coming to Instagram in 2018. We’ve been getting a ton of questions about it and there is a lot of information out there about the algorithm changes and what’s happening with IG right now. We want to tell you what we know now and what’s rumored to be coming down the pipe. LINKS New IG Algorithm Video – https://youtu.be/XVnYfOOpI5k How the Algorihm Works in 2018 – https://later.com/blog/how-instagram-algorithm-works/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 036: 2018 Instagram News & Updates appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

John and I just got back from Workbench Con and we’re fired up with all the learning, networking, and business conversations we had. Today we’ll be talking about how you can get engaged in events in your area and how beneficial they are. We’ll also do a short recap on Workbench Con for all of you who didn’t have a chance to make it. LINKS Modern Maker Podcast – https://www.modernmakerpodcast.com/ GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 035: Events – Why You Should Be There appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Failure…we all deal with it on a weekly if not daily basis. Some fails are small like forgetting the show number but others are big like closing down a business. We’ll share some of the failures we’ve had along the way, what we learned from them and how we keep moving forward in the face of adversity. LINKS We failed to have links GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 034: Dealing with Failure appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

In this episode we’ve got an interview with Dylan and Jason from BlackForest Wood Co. If you’re on Instagram you probably recognize the name as these guys are the Canandian Kings of slabs and resin pours and we’ve been watching their growth on IG in awe. Jason and Dylan really dove all in Jan. 1 2017 with their content marketing strategy. After hitting 10k followers on IG in march, they have exploded to over 270k+ in a little less than a year. With this massive growth their business has seen a huge growth curve as well. With additions to their retail, wholesale, classes, and custom work. LINKS Black Forest Wood Co. – website – instagram GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 033: Exploding on Instagram with Black Forest Wood Co. appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Passive income is a powerful tool to help grow a sustainable business. And don’t think this is just for content creators, we’ll talk about how you can make passive income as a product maker too. LINKS Amazon Associates – affiliate-program.amazon.com/ Drop Ship Shirts – Printful.com Brad’s Plan Host – Gumroad.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 032: Generating Passive Income appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

The heart of any online business is your website. We’ll share our experiences building our own sites, where to get started, what to look for and some of the different options available. LINKS BlueHost (MFP Hosting) – www.bluehost.com/track/madeforprofit GoDaddy (MFP Domain) – www.godaddy.com ThemeForest – https://themeforest.net/?ref=madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 031: Website Basics appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

In this episode we jump into another interview, but this time we pivot away from the content creators and pick the brain of Jeff Mack, the founder and owner of Jeff Mack Designs in Toronto Canada. Jeff has been in business for himself for a little over 5 years, getting started doing metal working signs, and now running a premiere furniture business focusing on live edge tables and more. In 2017 Jeff did over 1 million in gross revenue and has expanded his furniture company to selling slab stock and dimensional lumber. With over 90% of his business coming from IG, Jeff has grown his following to over 280k+ followers. It was great to talk to someone who is still grinding it out in the trenches. LINKS http://jeffmackdesigns.com/ Instagram.com/jeffmackdesigns The post MFP 030: Grinding It Out with Jeff Mack appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Branding is a vital to any business. From your business name to your logo this is usually the first impression you are giving your customers and your audience. We’ll talk about how John and I came up with our business names and the evolution of our branding and logo work with our businesses as well as Made for Profit.   TAKEAWAYS Naming- When naming your business think about the long game. Bring in the ideas of people close to you Have you thought about logotype vs logo mark? LINKS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide The post MFP 029: Brand Identity & Logo Design appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.

Last week we looked back at 2017, this week we’re looking forward and talking about planning your year. We’re gearing up for success in 2018 and want to share with your our thought process and some insights into how we plan our years. LINKS Get our Pricing Guide here: Madeforprofit.com/pricingguide WorkbenchCon Registrations FREE AUDIOBOOK Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit TAKEAWAYS Reflect on 2017 and consider the areas you can get better at. Be self aware and understand why you won and why you lost. lLan accordingly. Instead of focusing on sales, focus on cost. How can you tighten up yuor cost of 2017 and make more money immediately ? Set your goals based on your reflection, don’t make it easy. Set a plan to execute and PUT IT ON THE SCHEDULE. Make sure what you’re trying to win at, you’re doing so by giving yourself the time to deliver. The post MFP 028: Planning Your Year appeared first on MADE FOR PROFIT.