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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Content Creation

Project Creation

Giveaways

Analytics

Misc

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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.

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Trello

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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.

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Made for Profit Pricing Guide: 25% OFF with code MFPHOLIDAYS

Black Friday Deals

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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.

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UrbnTimber.com

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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

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Keith’s Instagram

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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.

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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.

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Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig Link –  http://bit.ly/MFP68

Jonathan’s YouTube

Jonathan’s Instagram

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