Maker Vision Podcast

Sometimes we have set goals of what we want to get done and then other things come up in the process and we end up going down a rabbit hole of projects. In this weeks episode we talk about going down the rabbit hole with projects and other parts of our businesses.

This week we had the pleasure of talking with Ethan Carter. Ethan does some amazing leather work and loves creating. Go give him a follow and see what he’s up to!

It can be tough at times not to be jealous of other people’s success. Whether it’s new tools, a new shop, or other items in life, we can find ourselves being envious of others. In this episode we talk about how we try to deal with jealousy and what we do to appreciate what we have.

Working with companies in some capacity is a dream that many makers have. In this weeks episode we talk about our experience on working with brands, what it’s like, and our tips for working with them. Do you have any tips for working with brands? Let us know!

The last couple of weeks, we took a little bit of time for ourselves. Whether it’s to relax or upgrade the shop, time without sales can be beneficial. We all like to make money, but sometimes it’s important to take one step back in order to take 2 steps forward.

We have all encountered times when we experience doubt. Whether it’s in our abilities, our designs, or other parts of our lives, we can sometimes feel that we aren’t confident. The key takeaway is that it can happen to all of us and we have experienced it recently in our own businesses. The important thing is to keep pushing through and you will get through this.

This week we were able to sit down with Josh from Om Sweet Ohm and get to know a fellow maker a little bit better. We love hearing about other small makers and what they do! This was the perfect opportunity to get to know them better and share what they do with all of you. Enjoy!

Are conventions worth attending? This week we were able to attend AWFS which is a woodworking and finishing convention in Las Vegas. From small tools for the every day woodworker to massive machines the size of a house, we saw it all. The question is, is it worth attending if you don’t live in the same city as it’s being held? Enjoy our take on it and what we think.

With social media and YouTube, we can sometimes be encouraged to share things we know and tricks we use to create our work. But how much sharing is too much? In this episode we talk about what information you may want to share and the information that you may want to keep secret.

Sometimes in business it can be difficult to stay profitable without taking on new challenges. As a business owner, it is important to look for new opportunities and to evolve with the market and to find other ways to grow your business. In this episode we talk about what we are doing to grow as small businesses and what we are doing to evolve with the market.