A Day in the Life of a Craft Entrepreneur

A Day in the Life of a Craft Entrepreneur

Author: Crafting for Profit LIVE July 8, 2024 Duration: 1:06:36

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a craft entrepreneur looks like? Walk through the schedules of small business owners Angie Holden and Cori George. We give you a peek into what we do each day now and how that has changed since we first started our businesses.


You may want to watch this episode if you are considering starting your own handmade business. Whether your business is a side hustle or a full-time gig, you may get ideas for how to structure your day or what to expect as your business grows!

 

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Let us help you craft your future by turning your passion into a paycheck. Angie Holden and Cori George are teaming up for a series of live events dedicated to helping you start and grow your craft business. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future episodes! Sign up for our email newsletter here: https://crafting-camps.ck.page/4715c59751

 

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Angie Holden and Cori George have spent over twenty-five years building a life around creativity, and they’ve gathered a massive DIY community along the way. On Crafting for Profit Live, they get real about what it actually takes to earn an income from handmade work. This isn't just theory; it's a conversation drawn from their own experiences as full-time creators, filled with practical strategies and honest insights about running a craft business. You'll hear from other experts in the field, too, all focused on one goal: financially supporting a creative life. New episodes arrive every other Monday, offering a regular dose of inspiration and actionable advice. Tune into this podcast for a straightforward look at turning craft room projects into a sustainable livelihood, where the focus is on building something lasting, one stitch, brushstroke, or soldered connection at a time. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if their passion could also be their paycheck.
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