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 […]

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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. Links: (May Contain Affiliate Links) Instagram’s reducing inauthentic engagement GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP […]

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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 […]

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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. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Content […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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