Made for Profit (Brad Rodriguez & John Malecki)

We’re jumping back to 1995 and talking e-mail. As old as e-mail is it’s still a vital part of any business operating online. You’ve heard us talk about it before and today we’ll dive deeper into the details and give you some strategies to grow and use your e-mail list.   Takeaways Get started thinking […]

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Today we’ll be talking with our friend, April Wilkerson. We’ll dive into April’s story, how she got into the DIY space, and turned a love for learning and doing new things into a full time business as one of the biggest DIY influencers on Youtube. April and her brand, Wilker-do’s has over 540k+ Youtube subs […]

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We’re rolling into the new year with a look back at what happened in social media in 2017.  There were a ton of changes on our favorite platforms and we’re going to talk about which ones changed the game and how we’re changing with them to set ourselves up for success in 2018. JOIN OUR […]

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Last week we looked back at 2017, this week we’re looking forward and talking about planning your year.  We’re gearing up for success in 2018 and want to share with your our thought process and some insights into how we plan our years. LINKS Get our Pricing Guide here: Madeforprofit.com/pricingguide WorkbenchCon Registrations  FREE AUDIOBOOK Join […]

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Branding is a vital to any business. From your business name to your logo this is usually the first impression you are giving your customers and your audience. We’ll talk about how John and I came up with our business names and the evolution of our branding and logo work with our businesses as well […]

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In this episode we jump into another interview, but this time we pivot away from the content creators and pick the brain of Jeff Mack, the founder and owner of Jeff Mack Designs in Toronto Canada. Jeff has been in business for himself for a little over 5 years, getting started doing metal working signs, […]

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The heart of any online business is your website.  We’ll share our experiences building our own sites, where to get started, what to look for and some of the different options available. LINKS BlueHost (MFP Hosting) – www.bluehost.com/track/madeforprofit GoDaddy (MFP Domain) – www.godaddy.com ThemeForest – https://themeforest.net/?ref=madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Support us: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Guide to Pricing Handmade Goods: https://madeforprofit.com/pricingguide

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Passive income is a powerful tool to help grow a sustainable business.  And don’t think this is just for content creators, we’ll talk about how you can make passive income as a product maker too. LINKS Amazon Associates – affiliate-program.amazon.com/ Drop Ship Shirts – Printful.com Brad’s Plan Host – Gumroad.com GROW YOUR BUSINESS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ […]

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In this episode we’ve got an interview with Dylan and Jason from BlackForest Wood Co.  If you’re on Instagram you probably recognize the name as these guys are the Canandian Kings of slabs and resin pours and we’ve been watching their growth on IG in awe. Jason and Dylan really dove all in Jan. 1 […]

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Failure…we all deal with it on a weekly if not daily basis. Some fails are small like forgetting the show number but others are big like closing down a business. We’ll share some of the failures we’ve had along the way, what we learned from them and how we keep moving forward in the face […]

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John and I just got back from Workbench Con and we’re fired up with all the learning, networking, and business conversations we had. Today we’ll be talking about how you can get engaged in events in your area and how beneficial they are. We’ll also do a short recap on Workbench Con for all of […]

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Today we’ll be diving into some fresh news and updates coming to Instagram in 2018. We’ve been getting a ton of questions about it and there is a lot of information out there about the algorithm changes and what’s happening with IG right now. We want to tell you what we know now and what’s […]

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Today we’re diving into some amazing business insights with Shawn Van Dyke.  Shawn has been John’s business coach since 2016 and we’ve talked about him on the show several times.  We’ll hear his back story, and then he drops some serious knowledge on what it takes to make the jump and create your own freedom […]

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The fuel for any healthy business is sales and money coming into the company.  Keeping a steady flow of income is crucial, and that includes maintaining current customers and generating new ones.  Today we’ll talk about the sales funnels we use to bring new clients and revenue into the business. LINKS Brad’s Epoxy Waterfall Table […]

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Today we’re covering an exciting topic…bookkeeping.  Okay, maybe not the most exciting topic, but one you need to understand as a growing business, especially around tax time.  We’ll walk through the bookkeeping needs and what we’ve learned as a business grows from a hobby all the way to a small business with employees. LINKS (May […]

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We’re going to change it up a little bit this week and do the fist of what will be our quarterly Q & A. We poll our patrons every week for our aftershow and we wanna start dropping some of our favorites on the main show as well. In this episode we’ll talk about Instagram […]

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Today we’ll be picking the brain of one of the most well known video creators in our space, Bob Clagett at I Like to Make Stuff.  We dive into a ton of topics from his beginnings to his sprint to go full time and how he’s stayed organized and consistently putting out new content weekly […]

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Whether you make products or content, having good photos of your work is essential.  We’ve already talked about video basics and today we’ll be talking about photo basics.  We’ll cover entry level gear, how to setup your shots and how to edit them on the back end. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) VSCO – https://vsco.co/store/app […]

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Last week we focused on photography basics and shooting with your cell phone.  This week we’re taking a dive into the next level of advanced photography. We’ll talk about our gear, how we use it, and some things we’ve learned over the years to make your photos better. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Exposure Triangle […]

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This week we’ll be wrapping up our camera centric conversation with a look into videography.  We’re not going to get bogged down with the technical talk, but we’ll talk about adding video to your brands toolkit.  We’ll hit on different styles and types of video and the gear you might need for each of them […]

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Today we’re joined by one of Brad’s good friends, Jen Woodhouse.  She’s an amazing DIY blogger and one of the big influences on getting Brad going in content creation.  We talk with Jen about blogging, photography, styling, going the extra mile with your clients, and her new business venture with Ana White aimed to help […]

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To repost or not to repost that is the question.  There’s been an explosion of reposting accounts on Instagram in the last 6 months and some conversations cropping up about the place of reposting in an Instagram feed.  We’ll look at both sides of the conversation, talk about how we use reposting now and in […]

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We’ve talked about networking in the past and expanding your inner circle, but a key part of that is what happens after you’ve met someone new.  Today we’ll talk about building relationships in three different areas with clients, sponsors and peers. These can be some of the most fruitful relationships to grow yourself and your […]

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Today we’ll be doing our first in a back to back interview series with a couple of our buddies from the Modern Maker Podcast.  We’re starting off with Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Mike shares with us how he found his niche in the YouTube space then doubled down and repeated success by clustering projects […]

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Today we’re finishing the trifecta of interviews with the Modern Maker Podcast hosts.  We’re talking with Chris Salamone from Four Eyes Furniture. Chris talks with us about working the side hustle with a full time job and two young kids and why he stopped doing custom furniture commissions.  He also goes into how he’s built […]

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As y’all know, Instagram is one of our favorite topics and where John and I spend most of our social media time.  Well, there have been some major bombshells being dropped by IG recently and one of them was a sit down with TechCrunch where the product lead for Instagram laid out how the IG […]

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Today we’re interviewing our first craftsman who’s not a woodworker. Alec Steele found his passion early in life and has been blacksmithing since the age of 11. We talk with Alec about starting his business at 16 years old and the journey that lead him to be one of the fastest rising YouTube makers and […]

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It’s time for our 2nd quarterly Q&A session.  We get tons of questions from the audience and specifically from our Patrons.  Each quarter we pick a few of our favorite questions that we’ve answered in the After Show and rehash them here for everyone to hear. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Made for Profit Patron […]

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We’ve got an interview today with a master custom woodwork, Jory Brigham.  He’s a self made woodworker who created a name for himself with a unique style and amazing design and craftsmanship.  He talks with us about his journey to find his niche, how he keeps his passion for woodworking alive, and his love/hate relationship […]

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As a business owner and side hustler you can build and grow your business by yourself.  But at some point you can only do so much. Hiring and managing people and having a solid team around you is crucial to taking your business to the next level.  John and I are going through this right […]

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Welcome to episode 55, today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Anne Briggs.  You might know her better as Anne of All Trades on Instagram and YouTube where she’s been active in the online woodworking community since 2012.  Anne talks with us about knowing yourself, homesteading, why free help is rarely good help, […]

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If you’re engaging at all on Instagram or YouTube then you’ve definitely been seeing the uptick in sponsored content.  Today we’re going to talk about the landscape of sponsored content, how we see it changing, things to look out for when considering sponsorships and staying true to your audience and yourself without selling your soul […]

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Today we’re interviewing Matt Cremona.  A self taught woodworker who has found a niche in taking wood from the tree to the finished project all in his own hands.  He built a massive bandsaw mill from scratch with no experience and part of his sawyering business. We talk with Matt about being laid off and […]

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We talk a lot about getting to yes with clients and sponsors and how to grow your business.  But something that should get just as much conversation is when to say No. Today we’ll talk about how to evaluate opportunities and requests and when saying No is going to make you and your business better […]

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John and I were out in Joshua Tree a few weeks ago with Ben Uyeda and Mike Montgomery, two of the three hosts of the Modern Maker Podcast along with Chris Salomone.  The guys just started up a new business aimed at Makers. It’s called Maker Brand Co. and they are looking to fill the […]

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You put in the time, take the leap to get in front of the camera, publish your first YouTube video then wait for the views to roll in…and wait…and wait.  Getting views and growing on YouTube is a lot harder than it sounds. John and I have been publishing on YouTube for almost 3 years […]

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Today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop.  Johnny has really come on strong with his YouTube channel and done a great job at working with sponsors early and often in an organic way for his audience.  He also hammers home the content week in and week out. We […]

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We’re really excited to bring on our first full time contractor to the show.  Kyle Stumpenhorst runs RR buildings and makes awesome post and frame buildings ranging from barns, to dream shops, to shomes (you’ll learn what that is ).   Kyle left a desk job in computer science to follow his passion and never looked […]

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Today we’re going to hit on Instagram and some of the news and updates that have come out since we last hit the subject.  We’ll also hit on some of the things we are seeing perform better and give you some tips on what’s working right now to help you grow your page. LINKS (May […]

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We’ve got an interview today with a guy who’s been crushing the DIY blog space for years now and is pivoting into new content.  Jamison Rantz from Rogue Engineer was one of the first connections I made when i got itno blogging and his mindset and outlook on his business is all about the Long […]

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It’s time for another quarterly Q&A!  As you hear us talk about every week, we have a Patron After Show where we answer questions from the MFP Patron Tribe on any and all topics they want to talk about.  Each quarter we pick a handful of questions and answer them for the broader MFP Tribe […]

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Change is constant and staying ahead of the game is something we all strive for.  Today we talk with our buddy David Picciuto who’s brand and online content business have changed quite a bit over the last 5 years.  We discuss how David uses outside inspiration and a spirit of fun to keep his brand […]

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You may have heard the sayings, “the riches are in the niches” and “you’ve got to niche down”.  So why it is so important to be laser focused on what you’re doing and how to do you figure out what your niche is?  Today we’ll walk through the topic and talk about how John and […]

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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Happy New Year to everyone, we are officially in 2019 now!  2018 was a great year for so many of us and for Made for Profit.  Today we’re going to take a look back at some of the big changes in social media as well as what happened on MFP. Links: (May Contain Affiliate Links) […]

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It’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and share them the broader audience.  And we’re excited about this quarter as we debut our voicemail questions so you can hear direct from our Patrons. Links: (May […]

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We’ve got an awesome interview today with a guy who started with a few used tool in his parent’s basement and turned it into a full scale custom furniture and sawmill operation.  Paul Lemiski is the man behind Canadian Woodworks and he talks with us about picking his own path and growing his business with […]

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It’s the new year and a great time to take a step back and look at your business.  One of the biggest hurdles to any business is being organized, both in your production and in the back office so to speak.  Today we’ll talk about some things we’re doing personally to tune up our businesses […]

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We are launching a “brand” new series today with our interviews.  As a compliment to our talks with awesome makers and content creators we’re flipping it to the other side of the table and interviewing leaders from the brands themselves.  We’re starting off our Brand Talk series with our friend Craig Coffey who is the […]

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Have you ever been scrolling through your social media feed and see that awesome video you published last week.  And after a moment of excitement that your content is getting good reach you realize it’s not your post but from @WoodworkingViralz5000 and they’ve not credited you at all.  This is a small example of the […]

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Today we have an interview with someone who we’ve hung out with on Saturdays for the over a decade.  Kevin O’Connor has been the host of This Old House and Ask This Old House since 2003 and has helped guide many aspiring DIYers and woodworkers, including myself, through home repairs, construction, and remodeling projects with […]

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To drive your Instagram you’ve gotta post daily…and two times a day is even better.  Make sure you’re engaging with all your comments. Answer your DM’s, don’t forget to do Stories, and man IGTV is really taking off so you better be doing that too….I mean seriously, who has the time for this stuff?  I’m […]

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Today we have an interview with our favorite German maker, Laura Kampf.  Laura’s builds are born out of pure creativity as she repurposes and reconfigures old and new items alike into amazing creations.  She thrives on the challenge of coming up with new ideas and keeping the pureness of creativity front and center. She talks […]

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John and I just got back from Workbench Con down in Atlanta and today we’re going to recap some of the learnings we took away.   We’ve talk about it before but Workbench Con is a conference for makers to help grow their business through networking, specific classes on social media, video editing, blogs and more. […]

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Today we’re talking with another creative maker and true artist in our field, Jon Peters.  He’s a unique combination of a painter and woodworker. Jon talks with us about owning his own art gallery before moving his business online and finding YouTube while trying to share his videos with his family and friends.  He shares […]

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We like to give a quarterly update on our favorite social platform, Instagram.  And this time it’s a special one. I recently taught a class on Instagram growth at Workbench Con down in Atlanta and I was asked for the slides over and over again.  But the slides don’t really tell the story without the […]

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We’ve got another great interview with a start up furniture maker today.  Jason Hibbs has been running his woodworking business, Bourbon Moth, for the last 4.5 years.  He’s got an extraordinary hustle and has built his business on building just about anything the customer wants.  He’s also found a niche in social media which has […]

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As you start becoming a legit business you start dealing with more and more clients and transactions.  And every transaction is a chance to delight your customers and give them everything they wanted…or a chance for miscommunication, false expectations, undelivered promises, and two parties left playing he said/ she said.  We’d all like the first […]

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We’re continuing to branch out with the makers on our show and today we talk with another artist but in a different medium.  Jenny Bower runs a custom engraving business where she specializes in her own style of embellishment on anything made of metal.  From old tape measures to custom hand planes, she’s been making […]

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It’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and share them the broader audience.  We’ll have a mix of voicemail and written questions on some great topics. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is […]

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We’ve got a great interview today with a woodworker who went from the verge of homelessness to having a thriving customer furniture business.  Donnie Galli runs Designs by Donnie out of Destin, FL and has found a niche in building huge over the top pieces. He has differentiated himself in a saturated market and figured […]

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Consistency is the key to performing at a high level week after week, month after month, and year after year.  Today we talk about how we stay consistent and things that have helped and hurt us along our journey. The sponsor of today’s episode is Woodcraft. Woodcraft is one of the nation’s oldest and largest […]

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This week we’re talking with another artist turned woodworker.  Ashley Harwood started off as a graduate from Carnegie Mellon university and an installation artist, but soon found her way into woodturning to make some extra money.  She started off in the farmer’s market and craft fair scene selling products. As a way to stand out […]

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I can’t believe we’re at 97 episodes already!  I tell you what, we’re giving away free fanny packs to celebrate episode 97.  Just repost this episode to your feed, follow us on YouTube, Instagram, MySpace and Tinder, and tag your 10 best friends and enter your social security number for entry.  Good luck! Giveaways….love em […]

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Our interview today is with a full fledged business owner who also happens to be a blogger.  Scott Sidler runs Austin Historical, where he and his team restore and preserve old buildings.  He started out fixing up his old home and fell in love with historic preservation. When he realized there was a gap in […]

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As we’re at the doorstep of our 100th episode we thought the topic of podcasting would be a perfect tie in.  There’ve been a ton of new podcasts hitting the scene lately in the woodworking space and podcasting seems to be the next wave of hot media.  Today we’ll talk about the power of podcasting […]

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Cue the trumpets and release the doves.  Thank you for being with us and supporting Made for Profit to get to 100 shows.  For 100 we thought we’d bring you something new and special. Recently we were with a bunch of other makers in Cleveland Ohio for Spring Make and we decided to record an […]

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John and I just got back from a trade show and it sparked an interesting show topic.  John and Jory Brigham had a build off setup right in the middle of the show floor. Building out of your comfort zone and normal space is just one example of adversity.  You might be dealing with a […]

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Today we’re interviewing two OGs in the DIY building space.  Ashley Turner and Whitney Gainer are the sisters behind Shanty 2 Chic and have been running their DIY furniture and home decor website for almost a decade now.  What started as a fun hobby has turned into a full fledged massive brand. They walk us […]

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It’s time for another quarterly update on Instagram and man do we have a lot to share.  Between new features and a big slow down this last quarter has been an interesting one. LINKS (May contain Affiliate Links) Instagram Creator Account blog post GROW YOUR BUSINESS Join the MFP Patron Tribe: http://www.patreon.com/madeforprofit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/madeforprofittribe/ Guide to […]

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Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been playing the long game in the woodworking content space.  George Vondriska is the managing editor of Woodworkers Guild of America. He’s been helping grow that site and provide high quality video content and tutorials while also contributing to basically every woodworking magazine there is.  We talk with […]

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We’re already in July which means Q2 is behind and it’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we do an after show for our Patreon supporters and we answer their questions they submit.  Once a quarter we pick a few that really resonated with us and share them on the main show. The sponsor […]

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We’ve got an oversized episode for you today, or should I say, Jackman sized.  Paul Jackman has built a strong YouTube and online following in the maker space in an unconventional way.  He was educated in the skilled trades, but found his passion in a more artistic approach to building. And the results are Paul […]

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To grow a successful business it takes dedication, hard work, consistency, a good business plan, new customers, and about 50 other things.  And when you do it right it’s a wonderful thing and your business can take off. But one day you might look up and have an amazing business and realize you’ve gained 20 […]

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Today we’re talking with one of friends who has been taking big steps in learning to build as well as her YouTube channel.  Tamar from 3×3 Customs isn’t afraid to try new things and today she shares with us some great tips on just starting and not being afraid to fail. Tamar has really built […]

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To grow a successful business it takes dedication, hard work, consistency, a good business plan, new customers, and about 50 other things.  And when you do it right it’s a wonderful thing and your business can take off. But one day you might look up and have an amazing business and realize you’ve gained 20 […]

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We’ve got a fun interview today with our favorite maker husband and wife duo, Evan and Katelyn.  They’ve been running heavy as full time content creators just over a year now. They ran a small goods business selling wholesale into West Elm before going all-in on content.  It’s a great conversation on the transition from […]

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Some of you are on that grind trying to get to 5 or 10,000 followers on IG before you reach out and work with brands.  On the other hand it’s a bit of the wild west out there right now and we’re seeing and hearing more and more folks who’ve got 50 or 100 followers […]

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We’re jumping back into  the metalworking side of making with today’s guest.  Jason Radcliffe is a custom metalworker who’s been building his business for almost 20 years.  He has a unique setup where he’s actually still working a day job but one that compliments his metalworking.  Jason talks to us about how he balances both […]

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Things were going great.  It was 2013, pallet wood and rustic furniture was so hot.  You were killing it and backlogged for months. Now it’s 2019 and unless you’re Paul Jackman the pallet wood trend is dead in the water.  And if you’re business was heavily focused on that trend then you’re either scrounging for […]

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Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been working the trades his whole life.  Mike Farrington cut his teeth in construction working his way through school. And after a quick stint working a desk job he went back to his love for building.  He’s built a successful custom woodworking business over the last 15 years […]

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Today we’re diving into the murky world of influencer marketing and the different ways that companies might be reaching out to you.  That Amazon seller offering you a free wireless eggbeater might sound killer, but is it worth it? And what about these Influencer agencies like VYRL Collective, IZEA, Upfluence, and RevFluence?  Today we’ll talk […]

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Today we’re talking with a creator who’s had more YouTube experience than anyone else we’ve had on the show.  Aaron Massey has been running his own Mr. Fix It DIY channel for over 6 years, but also has been a producer for an almost 9M subscriber channel for 10 years that has over 1,300 videos […]

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Working with other makers that have complementary skillsets to your own is a great way to learn new skills and grow your business.  And we’re not just talking about content creators here. As a product maker collaborations can take different forms like working with designers or artists.  We’ll talk about some ways we’ve collabed in […]

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Today we’re talking with one of the hottest up and comers in the woodworking YouTube community. Chris from Third Coast Craftsman is easily one of the most talented woodworkers in our community. Where he emphasizes the use of traditional tools and joinery, with a new age and modern twist. He recently went full time as […]

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John just got married this week.  So I (Brad) gave him a break to take care of all the fun last minute wedding planning.  But I thought this would be a great chance to talk about an awesome opportunity I recently had.  I spent a full day with Gary Vee and his team, okay he […]

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Today John is still out and I’m talking with one of my oldest friends in the online woodworking community.  Andrew Bacon started Field Treasure Designs back in 2012 making rustic pallet clocks and hand stenciled signs.  He grew his side hustle and tested and produced dozens of new products along the way. He’s sold products […]

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Okay, it’s time.  We’ve been teasing and talking about TikTok for a while now across a few different shows and after shows.  Today we’re going to dive in and do a full episode on this up and coming social media platform. John and I are both on the platform and we’ll share a few things […]

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Whew…2019 has been a whirlwind of awesome opportunities and new beginnings for John and I.  The biggest of course was John getting married, but also this year my wife Susan came on full time with FTBT.  John brought on his full time editor, Sam, and we’ve both take on loads of new work and opportunities […]

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Welcome to 2020!  We’re teaching a class at WorkbenchCon this year and one of you will get a chance to attend for free!  Well at least get the ticket for free.  You’ll still have to cover travel, lodging and Bud Lights.  Enter down below and if you are a current or former Patron be sure […]

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We’re stoked about today’s guest who honestly shared some of what I think is the most valuable content we’ve had to date.  Tim Schmoyer is one of the premier YouTube experts, but the knowledge you’ll get in this episode goes way past YouTube. He talks about finding your perfect customer, weaving your brand story, and […]

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