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I'm Anna Panteli an ex corporate girl who began an online business during her maternity leave in 2014, fast forward a few years and I have created 4 online handmade businesses, quit my day job and become a full time entrepreneur. But the path from a - b is ongoing, the online space changes daily, the anxiety, overwhelm and stress is real as is the fear of failure.So I am turning on the mic to give you advice and authentic chats, diving into how to's in business and life, giving you tips, tri ...
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When it comes to building your brand as an artisan maker, there isn't a "one size fits all" guide to success. Join us, Kim and Kevin of @marketspacevendorevents, as we chat about our own experiences and those of the 3,000+ artists in our network. We'll take questions, host interviews, and make recommendations to help you practice or pivot. We happen to be married so you'll also be treated to a layer of comedic banter. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesshand ...
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In this episode you will be listening into me talking about 2 quite major chronic health conditions that I have to manage on a day-day and month-month. How they have affected every aspect of my wellness and how I am now finally getting to a place where I am doing so much better! By no means am I in tip top health in my mind or in my body, but 2022 …
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Have you fallen out with Instagram? Do you feel a bit icky when posting? Maybe you are totally confused and feeling overwhelmed by the platform? I have felt (and to some degree still do) alllll of the above. But I have a plan, a content plan, and in this episode we will walk step by step through it from A - Z. Currently I am in charge of building t…
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This is not the planned episode, BUT it is an episode borne out of me being stopped in my tracks by the idea of perfectionism. I recorded an episode last week - ready to be published on time. But when it came to releasing it, when it really came down to putting it out into the world - I thought nope, this isn't perfect, this isn't my best work. And…
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In this full episode I delve into my background. The truth behind how I became an Etsy seller, the behind the scenes on some of the hardest struggles of the past 8 years in business. It's always interesting for me to hear and learn about people's humble beginnings and how they got from where they were to where they are now. So I hope this episode s…
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On today's episode (the last of season 2 whilst we take a break for the summer) - we finish on a massive high, with Vicki Weinberg who is an Amazon Product Coach and Expert Vicki takes us through her journey of starting her own product business selling Bamboo Products on Amazon after her second child was born out of necessity to be more flexible ar…
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Well have we got a cracker of an episode for you this week?! Lynsey and Anna are joined by the lovely Kerry from Aim High Social Kerry is a Social Media Management Expert specialising in Instagram and specifically content creation, engagement, strategy planning and jargon busting! On this episode we delve into Kerry's journey from being made redund…
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In today's episode Anna interviews Ruth from Ruth's Reusables, who is a previous guest on the podcast (episode 4 back in 2020). Today Ruth and Anna discuss a rollercoaster of a journey detailing overwhelm, a 360 degree shift in business and life and how we have both made a comeback after life-pain, burn out, exhaustion and ongoing change. If you ar…
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On today's episode Lynsey and Anna cover all things Reels but the majority of the information can be applied to Tik Tok and Pinterest stories too... We cover: - What Reels actually are (short form fast paced content) - The major benefits of Reels (such as stopping the scroll) - How to create Reels (audio, effects, captions, CTA's) We also touch on …
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Today Lynsey and Anna are joined by Michelle Ramsay of Michelle Ramsay Designs. Michelle is abranding consultant and graphic designer who helps small business owners get their brand accross to their Ideal Audience in a visual way, whether this is online or offline. This episode we are guided along a very visually stimulating path by Michelle who ex…
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There's no denying it, Podcasts have taken the world by storm - with a podcast for every aspect of life! In this episode Lynsey and Anna discuss the benefits of listening to podcasts from their convenience to their 'free-ness' from education to motivation from fun to emotional. Whether you want a great story, a boost in confidence, or a step by ste…
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On today's Episode Lynsey and Anna go through all things (and we mean all things) newsletters. It's a really hands on episode and you may want to get your pen and paper ready - we also have a downloadable freebie (How to create a newsletter for your Handmade Business) that has some further info that we don't discuss in the episode so make sure you …
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Fanfan of Fanfan Handmade is a relatively new business owner - but oh my does she have some AMAZING tips for us all when it comes to starting up a successful business from scratch. Fanfan creates children's clothes using organic, neutral & beautiful fabrics for children aged 0-6 years. With an eye for breaking down and analysing photos make sure yo…
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Hello, hello, and welcome to our podcast! As a re-introduction, we are Kim and Kevin of Marketspace Vendor Events. We curate handmade artisan markets across New Jersey. We are passionate about small business and local, handmade art. We have been busy bees with our four kids - the newest addition was just recently born in August 2021! We both have f…
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On this week's episode Lysney and Anna are going to dive into their favourite books for business help and life. You will tell throughout the episode how passionate they are about books and how important they are in their day-day. We hope you get as excited as they do... We can put any bet on the table that after the episode you will be inspired to …
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On today's episode Lynsey and Anna have a lovely guest on, all the way from the sunny state in the USA Imelda from Sunset Shutterbug. Imelda is a photography coach helping makers who struggle with photography learn how to capture great product photos that sell their crafts online. And she has some epic tips and step by steps for you to try today! I…
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Leading on from our episode last week on Star Seller Badges - Lynsey and Anna look at customer service as a whole. The girls have a good old discussion on what's important to them as buyers and how they bring those importances inside their own personal Etsy shops. Lynsey talks about her mission and values and how this impacts how she sells her prod…
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On this week's episode Lynsey and Anna dive into Star Seller on Etsy. This is a very practical episode with hints and tips on how to get Star Seller (i.e practically and statistically) but also our honest opinions on what we think about the programme. We hope that by the end of the episode we will have persuaded you to attempt to gain the badge! An…
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This week Lynsey and Anna are joined by the lovely Nicola from Silk Jasmine. Nicola makes Luxury Hand Made Mulberry Silk Accessories for Women & Children such as scrunchies and eye masks. In this episode we all discuss in detail how Nicola, who is an ex beauty therapist turned teacher, took her passion for sewing combined with a love of silk and lu…
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This episode is mega chunky, with a whole host of tips, tricks, hints and examples on how to set and achieve those business goals in 2022. So you've worked through the review booklet from last weeks episode (which if you haven't listened to already can be found here) and you have worked through the epic year in review workbook (which can be found h…
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In today's episode Lynsey and Anna are guiding you through the Freebie worksheet (which is epic btw!) that can be found here by signing up to our newsletter. 365 days is a whole lot of time to get a whole lot of things done! So using the freebie you can join us in reviewing: what worked and what didn't work what did you learn what good things came …
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Today Lynsey and Anna look at all the aspects of success in business and life. We dive into the science and the abstract plus some actual research that Lynsey has discovered in a book she is enjoying called The Happiness Advantage. Today's episode is a true look into the mind of Lynsey and Anna and how they feel about success and we bet you feel ex…
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On this weeks episode we are honoured to welcome an exquisite designer and maker - Chloe from Hepcat Hats who makes unique vintage-inspired embellished berets! Chloe began as a maker, dresser and freelancer in a variety of domains (such as in the costume industry - even being asked to make on Peaky Blinders!) and she stayed on this path for 4 years…
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Hello! A quick note before we start: - This unique episode comes with it's very own checklist that you can download here - make sure you work through (or ask a friend to work through) the checklist following our guidance in the episode to check off that you have all 10 points sorted! In today's episode Lynsey and Anna discuss the top 10 things (in …
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Today's episode is a really jam packed one! Lynsey and Anna were honoured to interview the lovely Steph from The Female Entrepreneur Movement. Steph is a Social Media Coach and Strategist for Women in Business who has a following on Instagram of almost 50K !!! followers and a highly engaged close knit community on Facebook. Steph walks us through h…
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This one is long one (in a great way!) - so make sure you grab that pen and paper and write your notes! For a Handmade Seller, Xmas is 9/10 going to be your busiest point of the year. So Lynsey and Anna tackle every single thing you need to be thinking about. See this episode as your guide on 'how to do Xmas as a seller'. We talk about everything f…
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We hope that this episode is a reassuring one. Like a great big hug of support and understanding. Lynsey and Anna both struggle with overwhelm and it affects them physically and emotionally in different ways and comes about due to different reasons - and we hope that this episode provides our listeners with comfort that you are not alone. We get it…
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Firstly welcome to Season 2 of The Handmade Business Podcast!! We missed you all! Thanks so much to Christina for taking time out of her mega busy schedule and joining Anna in another time zone all the way in the USA - Florida! Christina from Enkindled Candles joins the podcast and dives deep in this really free flowing inspiring episode about her …
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Meet Brian, a true craftsman of functional wood artwork (such as skateboards) and pyrography decor artwork. We chat about his journey as the NJ-shore based small business Boney Board Woodshop and how each project he takes on gives him a new and improved skillset. Brian teaches the values of continuous learning and to never limit oneself when it com…
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We can all imagine how hard it is to market products to others and make that perfect sales pitch. But what happens when our main customer is an animal? We chat with Melissa of Melmo's Dog Treats about designing products specifically for animals, the challenges and opportunities of having a dog as your main customer, and how to receive and process f…
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How much of being a small business relies on your individual personality and nature? We chat with Linda of Mud 'n Biscuits Ceramics about her start in pottery and how being an introvert has it's strengths. Listening, thinking, preparation, prioritizing, and creativity are all ways an introversion can run a successful business. We also talk about th…
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Mindset positive or negative can make or break your day, your week, your month and especially your handmade business. It's the difference between saying 'yes' to the day and 'I can do this' or 'I can't' or 'I'm not good enough' or 'why am I not getting any sales?' Lynsey and Anna talk frankly about the things that mindset can affect and how to 'cap…
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In this episode of Business: Handmade, we talk to Maddie of The Scent Garden Shop about how important it is as a small business owner to take care of your own mental health and prioritizing self care. It is one of the easiest things to overlook, but also one of the most important things to consider. Maddie also gives back to her community in the fo…
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On this weeks episode Lynsey is joined by the Llama loving Financial Coach and Money Advisor Claire Sweet from Peace Together Money Coaching Claire deep dives with Lynsey on various topics from Tax in the UK, Business Banking, Saving and Paying yourself as a Handmade Business Owner. Claire's work has been featured in The Telegraph, Moneywise and Sh…
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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our handmade artisan event company? Kim wrote down questions to ask Kevin... and we share the answers on the podcast. We go into the most invaluable connections we've made, the hardest things about running a business with a spouse, what things have been surprisingly easy for us, and where we disagree th…
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This episode is a real treat! Yes we go into all the amazing aspects of using video in your Handmade Business but Lynsey and Anna get really open with their own experiences and insecurities with videos. Video is the way forward - we think that everyone will agree with that, and it takes a bit of courage if you are not a 'natural' video performer bu…
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We are big fans of this next guest. Aidan Conboy of Global Sawdust is super impressive. Woodworking started out as his hobby in high school and now Aidan is selling his high quality handcrafted home furnishings and furniture online and at artisan markets. He walks us step by step through the decisions he's made when starting his business and how he…
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This week Lynsey and Anna are really honoured to be interviewing the wonderful Naila from London Cushions Naila shares with us her journey from sitting with her Grandma in Pakistan watching her create and being inspired by what she could achieve with her hands. To journeying to England and starting a family then realising that she needed to begin h…
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Meet the man behind the amazing events at Tranquillity Farms! Kevin Asciutto, the General Manager of James on Main, saw an opportunity to expand his business and clientele... and never looked back. Back in early 2020, Kevin's restaurant was suffering due to Covid-19. Instead of closing the doors to weather the storm, he decided to build a "curbside…
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Wow this is a great episode! Even listening back we both agree that this 45 minute ep is one you won't want to miss! Lynsey drops some really practical nuggets surrounding your Handmade Business and utilising Social Media to get more sales and Anna breaks down some methods used in her Handmade Business Planners that you can use every day in your ma…
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Mia is a DELIGHT to talk to. New in the craft game, but already racing towards success, Mia and her small business are a breath of fresh air. We talk about her inspiration to start working with resin, how she's gotten comfortable using platforms like YouTube, and most importantly - how she has mapped out her business plan to market and grow her bus…
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This week Lynsey and Anna discuss a topic which on the surface may seem quite negative. That is competition. We really dive deep into the reasons why competition in your handmade business is actually a great thing! In fact it is a necessary thing for growth and improvement. Topics covered: Market research - and how to do it properly Tony Robbins - …
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Hello hello and welcome to our big episode 5-0 of the Business: Handmade podcast! Out guest today is Pat Green of Kitchen Wooden Products. Pat crafts cutting boards, breadboards, and other kitchen products exclusively out of exotic tropical woods. We talk to him about the exotic wood species he recommends to other American woodworkers, which includ…
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On this weeks episode of The Handmade Business Podcast Lynsey and Anna interview Angela from Polly All Sorts (links to all Angela's socials can be found below). Angela takes us through extremely difficult moments in her life from the loss of her mum (who is the inspiration behind Polly All Sorts the name and logo), being told she has a hole in her …
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Spring has sprung and we are happily embracing the warmer weather that start the outdoor craft market season! In this episode of Business: Handmade, we speak to Robin Blue of BlueSmokeATL. She is a small business maker focused on designing luxury cigar pokers. She is based in Atlanta, GA and talks to us about gathering feedback from both her men an…
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On this week's episode Lynsey and Anna are talking about what The Law of Attraction is, how we use it, why we love it, weird and wonderful experiences, how to use it in business and in life and some further reading we recommend you check out ASAP! Here are the show notes for this week: The Secret Book The Secret Check Jen Sincero What is Quantum Ph…
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Adrienne McGill of Amazing Essence joins us on episode 48 to talk to us about what it's like to be a one-woman small business, especially now during the pandemic. She creates, stores, and ships her candles all from her studio space. She enjoys having a centralized workshop/retail space and shares tips around finding a space with the perfect balance…
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In this week's episode Lynsey and I are sharing our personal standpoints on planning, goal setting and organisation. As handmade business owners we are constantly trying to juggle a million and one things, new ideas, product creation, finances, day-day life! So having a plan in place gives us structure, having goals we are working towards allows us…
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It was such a pleasure speaking with Amber of Science Craft on this episode of the podcast. We got to learn more about her experience in the crafting and business world and how unique her science inspired art and jewelry is. We discuss where her inspiration and ideas come from. As we all look at the world around us, there are infinite images, textu…
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On today's Episode Lynsey and I are so honoured to be interviewing Amie from Be More Me Designs. Amie walks us through how a moment of loss, grief and tragedy led to a chance moment in time sprinkled with magic and fate - which began a journey she never anticipated or dreamed she would be doing. Turning from broadcast journalism to a career as a pr…
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