3:16 What market was this? + Preliminary details

5:40 What I made in sales revenue

7:12 Why finding the right markets is so important

10:13 What the market cost - full expenses breakdown

16:06 Breaking down my full materials costs

20:22 My total net sales and exactly I did with it

33:53 What could be possible for you?

How I made $70K selling my handmade jewelry last year

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6 Questions To Help Your Find the Right Markets

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01:45 What is sales tax and what will your rate be?

04:45 When do you have to start charging your customers sales tax?

08:38 What permit do I need to charge sales tax?

12:05 What happens if I want to charge sales tax sooner?

14:50 How I manage sales taxes and practical tips for managing the money.

20:25 What if you forget to charge sales tax?

22:35 Summarizing the most important info you need to know.

To get your BN number (for Canadians):

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue- agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/registering-your-business/register.html 

To get a sales tax permit (for Americans): research “your state + sales tax permit for home bases business”. It varies by state so unfortunately there is not one website to obtain your tax permit.

However, Shopify created a great resource that lists each of the states and the tax rates that will apply to you: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/taxes/us/us-tax-reference 

Free Expenses Tracker: https://www.superseen.ca/expenses-tracker

Sell Your Handmade Products at Markets PDF Resource: https://www.superseen.ca/offers/HtTfnnDd?coupon_code=NEWBEGINNER

Undercharging is SO common in the maker community, and I think the biggest reason is limiting beliefs that are causing makers to undervalue their work. I'm chatting through how I healed my limiting beliefs around charging more for my products, and the negative effect on society if artists keep undercharging.

00:00 Understanding Pricing and Limiting Beliefs

01:20 The biggest reason makers undercharge is they undervalue themselves and their work

02:50 One of the biggest beliefs that was holding me back in my business

05:22 Common limiting beliefs around pricing

11:48 How I healed my limiting beliefs around pricing

22:47 The vicious cycle of undercharging for art

My free Pricing Calculator

I made 70K last year selling my items at markets.

In this episode I talk about how important it is to find the “sweet spot” of pricing for your items: the balance between your item selling really well and making a healthy profit margin. 

00:00 Introduction to the Makers Way Podcast

00:54 Finding Your Sweet Spot in Pricing

03:09 Calculating Costs and Setting Profit Margins

07:12 Testing Your Pricing in Real Markets

12:06 Adjusting Prices Based on Customer Feedback

17:23 The Importance of Customer Reactions

21:28 Real-Life Examples of Pricing Strategies

28:33 Final Thoughts on Pricing and Selling

Free Pricing Calculator

6 Questions I Ask to Figure Out If A Market Is Right for Me

Beginner’s Guide to Selling Handmade At Markets

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Today we’re taking about pricing handmade products!

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

03:50 The Ideal Profit Margin for Handmade Business

08:52 What is a profit margin?

09:03 Variety in Pricing: Low, Medium, and High

12:48 Incentive Items

15:00 Paying Attention to Pricing Trends

20:02 It’s Okay to Play With Your Pricing

24:41 Common Pricing Mistakes to Avoid: Undercharging

27:46 Overcharging

34:30 Not Pricing Items

37:56 Conclusion and Resources

Free Pricing Calculator: https://www.superseen.ca/product-costs-calculator

Free Expenses Tracker: https://www.superseen.ca/expenses-tracker

Handmade Markets Guide: How I Sold $70K+ Last Year: https://www.superseen.ca/offers/HtTfnnDd?coupon_code=NEWBEGINNER

In this episode of the Makers Way podcast, Shawna Murphy discusses practical strategies for cultivating an abundance mindset in her handmade business. 

00:00 Intro & Einstein Time

04:52 The Power of Gratitude

10:03 Letting Go of Worry

12:16 Challenges as Learning Opportunities

17:49 Cultivating a Growth Mindset

21:31 Community Over Competition

23:26 Generosity and Discounts

25:37 The Importance of Returns and Exchanges

28:18 Sharing Knowledge Freely

31:47 Releasing Fear of Idea Theft

Message me on Instagram to tell me how you liked this episode! @shawnamariemurphy

Beginner’s Guide to Selling Handmade: https://www.superseen.ca/offers/eDfSrzds

00:00Introduction to My Journey

02:53Discovering My Passion for Handmade Business

05:47The Self-Discovery Journey

09:11Starting My Business

12:06Navigating Challenges and Growth

15:01Moving to BC and Revitalizing My Business

17:53Collaboration and Community

21:06Embarrassing Moments in Business

24:06Lessons Learned and Future Goals

26:48Conclusion and Call to Action

To apply for the $2000 Entrepreneur Grant: https://www.superseen.ca/Entrepreneur-grant

To purchase Sell Your Handmade Products at Markets: https://www.superseen.ca/sell-at-markets

In this episode of the Makers Way podcast, I talk about the importance of money mindset for handmade makers. I share my personal journey of overcoming limiting beliefs about money and offers practical strategies for fostering a healthier relationship with finances. Key topics include investing in oneself, the 10-10-10 rule for managing income, treating money as a relationship, and becoming emotionally comfortable with financial goals. 

00:00 Introduction to Money Mindset

02:54 Investing in Yourself

05:51 The 10-10-10 Rule

08:45 Treating Money as a Relationship

11:48 Becoming Emotionally Comfortable with Money

30:19 Understanding Money Mindset and Exposure to Wealth

32:56 Healing Your Relationship with Money

34:26 The Disconnect Between Self-Identity and Wealth

38:14 Aligning Preferences with Financial Goals

41:15 Practical Steps to Improve Money Mindset

46:39 Strategies for Handmade Business Success

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Grab my Sell Your Handmade Products at Markets Guide:https://www.superseen.ca/offers/eDfSrzds/checkout

In this episode of the Makers Way podcast, I talk about an essential topic for handmade businesses: expenses.

I share my personal experiences with tracking and managing expenses over 6 years of being a handmade business owner, share how I reduced my expenses by more than 30% while still almost tripling my sales revenue.

To grab the Sell Your Handmade Products At Markets Guide:

https://www.superseen.ca/sell-at-markets

To Access my Expense Tracker:

https://www.superseen.ca/expenses-tracker

Follow me on Instagram: @shawnamariemurphy

00:00 Introduction to Business Expenses

01:40 Sharing my Business Expenses

06:53 Strategies for Reducing Expenses

23:10 Things You May Not Know You Should Keep Track Of

29:35 Process I Use to Track Expenses

34:20 Final Thoughts and Resources