How to Be an Employee by Day and Entrepreneur by Night w/ Jami Hofmann

How to Be an Employee by Day and Entrepreneur by Night w/ Jami Hofmann

Author: Crafting for Profit LIVE July 7, 2025 Duration: 36:44

Want to start your side hustle? Not sure how to do that with a full time job? We have craft expert Jami Hofmann with us today and she is sharing her tips for being an employee by day and an entrepreneur by night. Get recommendations for squeezing out time to pursue your passions and dreams WITHOUT burning yourself out. You never know when that side hustle can turn into a full time gig and the craft business of your dreams!Want to learn more about sublimation and other types of craft printing? Join us for Sublimation Camp July 17-19, 2025. Grab a free ticket at https://www.sublimationcamp.com now! Be sure to sign up for Kittl and give it a try for yourself: https://link.craftingcamps.com/kittl Jami is the creative force behind Jami Creates, a vibrant brand that began in May 2020 as an Instagram account to showcase her digital art. With a background in Corporate America, she turned to digital art during the COVID-19 pandemic as a fulfilling creative outlet. Her passion for various forms of art and creativity led her to explore digital techniques, which she found particularly appealing due to their versatility and ease of correcting mistakes. ​The journey of Jami Creates started with only four stickers designs, which ignited her interest in transforming digital creations into tangible products. Utilizing tools like a Cricut machine and later investing in a Glowforge, she expanded her product line and began outsourcing production to meet growing demand.Jami's mission is to provide an artisanal collection of goods that bring a creative flair to everyday items while embodying good energy and creative expression. Her work resonates with those who value inclusivity, authenticity, integrity, and creativity.See more at https://link.craftingcamps.com/jamicreates and use coupon code CRAFTINGFORPROFIT for 15% off a purchase of $5 or more. Check out Cori's Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChapterCraftStudio Don't forget to shop our merch store to support the podcast! https://link.craftingcamps.com/merch 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/4715c59751Ask us questions here: https://forms.gle/ShKt64gKjeuneMLeAWant more from Cori and Angie? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels and follow on Instagram using the links below.https://www.instagram.com/craftingcampshttps://www.instagram.com/heyletsmakestuffhttps://www.instagram.com/angieholdenmakes


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 47

Crafting for Profit Live
Podcast Episodes
How to Set and Crush Your Craft Business Goals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:51
Let's kick off season 2 of the Crafting for Profit Live podcast chatting about how to set and crush your craft business goals. Learn how to use the Pareto principle to determine your goals and our method for making sure…
How to Test New Products Without Breaking the Bank with John Modi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:27
Are you ready to expand your business but you are not sure where to start? We are chatting with John Modi from Makerflo Crafts about how to test new products without breaking the bank. Learn from John's knowledge and sta…
Cultivating Joy in Your Craft Business with Chonita Nicole [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:50
Running a small business can be hard! We are chatting this week about how to add the joy back to your craft business. If the fourth quarter has you feeling down or if you just want to get that original passion back, be s…
Motivation Tips to Snap Out of Your Creative Slump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
Running a handmade business can be tough! It is hard to stay motivated sometimes and we all get in those creative slumps. We are going to chat about what works well for us in these situations and what keeps us going in o…
How to Find the Best Craft Fairs and Markets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Are you wanting to start participating in craft fairs? Perhaps you have struggled with finding the right craft markets in the past? We are here to help with advice on craft fairs and finding the best ones for your succes…