Podcasts about glowforge

Send us a textIn this episode of The Riley Black Project, we welcome Bill and Anne of  MBZ Designs to talk shop — from navigating laser upgrades and UV printing to the chaos of Amazon box piles and unexpected spider roommates.

We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came up with the idea of a 3D laser printer, how the tariffs are going to impact his business, and what he got wrong about Rover. Top Stories:1. Glowforge makes production changesAmid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new production factory — with help from AI (Geekwire)2. Tutta Bella expands Kroger dealTutta Bella ramps up production after landing major Kroger deal (PSBJ)3. Rover acquires Dublin companyRover expands international footprint with purchase of dog-sitting platform (PSBJ)4. Rite Aid/Bartell Drugs bankrupt, againWhy the new Rite Aid bankruptcy could kill Seattle's Bartell Drugs (Seattle Times)About guest Dan Shapiro - CEO, Glowforge:Dan is an innovator and entrepreneur with over 60 patents to his name. He was the founder and CEO of Ontela that merged with Photoboucket. He was the founder and CEO of Sparkbuy, which was then acquired by Google to become Google Comparison. He is also the founder and creator of Robot Turtles, a best selling board game as well as a Senior Research Fellow at Wharton Generative AI lab.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss the big real estate technology news of the week: Rocket Companies, the mortgage, real estate and personal finance giant, is buying Redfin, the Seattle-based tech-powered real estate company that has been a longtime disrupter in the world of buying and selling homes. Joining us to assess the implications are Stephanie Reid-Simons, who oversees the news team at RealEstateNews.com as a senior vice president with the news site; and Tim Ellis, a former Redfin market analyst who's a podcaster and blogger, and a veteran of Seattle-area startups including Porch, Moz, and Glowforge. Also on the show: Microsoft brings its Copilot AI technology to gaming, but can Microsoft prove this is more than Xbox meets Clippy? We’ll consider that question in the final segment with Thomas Wilde, an independent video-game journalist and editor who writes about games for GeekWire, Hard Drive, and other publications. Join us at Microsoft@50 at Town Hall Seattle this Thursday, March 20. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, learn usable techniques on how to ditch the doubt, crush the crutches, and get back to doing what you do best—shining in your personal and professional life.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/lost-your-mojo-follow-this-exact-process-it-worksWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Does your Etsy shop target a specific demographic? Over my 167 episodes here on The Naptime Hustle Podcast, I have gone over making sure that you know who exactly is “your people” This week's episode answers a question I have been getting asked a lot; and the announcement you have all been waiting for… My new course is FINALLY out Sublimation in Photoshop!EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/should-i-add-my-new-product-to-my-existing-etsy-shopWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Last week we spoke about sublimation and this week we are doing the same. Sublimation is hot in the crafting world right now and with my new course coming out here soon Sublimation in Photoshop I felt like it was needed to cover some of the questions I have been asked about by several in the community. This episode is short but sweet!EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-handmade-businesses-are-using-sublimationWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

I have been asked frequently about sublimation, where it is going, and is really different than svg files. The answer is not a  simple yes or no, in this episode I really dive into the difference between files and just what sublimation is all about. Get a pen and paper or your phone's notes app handy as we break down some crucial information that will help you make the most of your knowledge with sublimation.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/cut-files-versus-sublimation-files-whats-the-differenceWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

This part two of my interview with Angie Holden from The Country Chic Cottage is where we continue the discussion around sublimation and why it's a thriving growing area. We talk about everything from materials to print on, printers to use to how to design the best sublimation files for your customers.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/whats-the-deal-with-sublimation-what-exactly-is-sublimation-with-angie-holden-part-twoWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Sublimation has been quite the buzz in the crafting industry. As a digital seller we need to understand what it is, how our customers use these files and other useful tidbits so that we can design for this growing niche of buyers. Tune into the first part of the interview in this week's episode where I bring on Angie Holden with the Country Chic Cottage to answer all our questions regarding sublimation.EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/whats-the-deal-with-sublimation-what-exactly-is-sublimation-with-angie-holden-part-oneWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Elle use to send all of her images through Drop Box, and now has turned it into a full-blown website-based membership. In this episode we talk about how Elle was able to grow a membership site, how she grew this from the ground up and, what she did to make this happen.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/growing-a-membership-site-from-the-ground-up-with-elle-drouin-from-styled-stock-societyWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

So if you are reading this, there is a good chance that you've heard about the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse last week. It is important to note that while this is a scary time, it doesn't mean that your business is at risk. The unexpected will happen in a moment. Whether you're starting a business, growing one, or just living life, you need to make sure that bad things don't bring it down.In this podcast, I put together a list of 5 simple things we can do to ensure our businesses are protected; when the unexpected occurs. So breathe, we are all in this together. It is something that can be scary but it is not the end of the world, we must always just be prepared! I hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you loved it or hated it I would appreciate an honest review on whatever platform you are listening on.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-and-5-simple-ways-to-safe-guard-your-business-when-the-unexpected-happensWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

In this week's episode, you get to hear me live in my Facebook group with my students as I go over a particular question asked by one of them named Sandy about layered keynote files.Sandy has been selling these for years on her website and they sell like HOT CAKES…. but over on the Etsy side people are not searching for keynote templates and she is getting some crickets … so what do you do?EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/product-transition-when-to-add-to-an-existing-product-line-and-follow-the-trendsWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

This episode is a good one, I myself have experienced these "slower selling seasons" trust me I think these same doubtful feelings but I have told myself this is a time to get other things done in my business that make me money or could make me money and there are tons of things around here that we are doing to prepare for the busy season ahead of us and you can to! EPISODE NOTES:  https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/my-sales-have-been-slow-time-to-freak-outWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

We spoke last week about product trends and which direction I see things possibly moving too. This week we dive a little bit deeper into this topic. There are a lot of question to ask yourself when doing product research, and let's be honest; it can be overwhelming when trying to figure out how to do this! How do I find what people want? What places do I look at for research that my customers would be buying from? The questions....... so many of them to ask, but that is why I am here and why I made this episode that is packed full to help lead you in the right direction!  EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/digital-downloads-and-product-trends-of-2023-and-how-to-stay-on-top-of-design-trends-as-a-designer-part-twoWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

If you want in on the predictions that could help you get a leg up in your Etsy shop, join me on this week's episode and hear about where digital downloads and products that are trending are headed.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/digital-downloads-and-product-trends-of-2023-and-how-to-stay-on-top-of-design-trends-as-a-designer-part-oneWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

In this week's episode, I interview Steph Tuss.Its a difficult balance at times - guilt of I should be working on the business it needs this, and I didn't get back to that person, then on the flip side we feel horrible if we work while in their presence! Have you ever felt that way? Me too; it can really make you feel overwhelmed!Steph goes over how not feel so much mom guilt and really hits the nail straight on the head of why we feel guilty in the first place!! Mommas this is one jammed packed episode on things we can be doing to help us out. This episode really helped me open my eyes and I hope that it will do the same for you!EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/defeating-the-mom-guilt-and-discovering-our-inner-empowerment-with-steph-tussWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

You guys are well aware, at the beginning of each year, I choose a word that I focus on for the year. For this year, it's going to be automated. I want to create even more of a passive type of business than I already have.Transitioning to this single mom status, I am finding that my time has been cut in half even further. I have less time than I ever have had before. And so this is going to be my year to automate as much as I can, put as much as I can on autopilot. And I felt like this is a great time also to be sharing how I do all of this. So one thing that I want to go over today in this week's episode is how to automate our Etsy shops even more. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-cultivate-a-hands-off-etsy-shopWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

In this week's episode I share how I went from a new stay-at-home mom who made $0, to earning 27K in a month within just a few years. We go over the three stages of a digital product business that gets those new to this area, producing income quickly and at the fullest magnitude possible.  So if you are a crafter, DIYer, handmade artist, or motivated to sell digital products that sell themes over and over again so you can focus on more important things, then this is for you! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-passive-income-success-model-how-its-helped-me-make-10k-in-one-dayWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Happy New Year! WOW, what a year 2022 was for me! This episode is very near and dear to my heart as I pour out my struggles that some of you may not be aware even happened. Now that the new year is in full swing, we have a lot going on here at Kasey Clin, and; I am so excited to share it with you.  EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-selling-digital-downloads-is-the-solution-for-overwhelmed-momsWe are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

What happens when a wedding photographer and a marketing pro dive into the world of lasers? They create an awesome business—and we're here to tell their story!

What is trending? This topic is one that I love to touch base about every year because the crafting world is constantly changing..... well in some ways. Have you noticed over the last year how many different machines there have been or the updates they are making to some of the current machines?EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-digital-downloads-for-crafting-are-exploding-and-why-this-isnt-going-to-change-stats-includedThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

You've heard customer service is sooo important. Blah blah blah. You know this already! But do you really understand how customer service directly impacts your performance on Etsy? If not, you'll want to tune into this episode as I go over why this is and the key elements to rocking your customer service experience. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/creating-a-customer-service-experience-on-etsy-that-rocksThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

What do the people want?? This is one recurring question I hear and for good reason. It's important to know exactly what your buyers want because finding this out can lead to massive sales. This is the missing variable to a very important equation so you gotta listen to this one!. Grab a pen and paper and take notes on 8 ways to get inside your buyers' minds so that your phone will be cha-ching'ing all day long.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/8-ways-to-get-inside-your-buyers-mind-that-will-massively-increase-your-etsy-salesThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

The Naptime Hustle Podcast' is for moms who are in search of a more passive form of income but are unsure how to get started. And for moms who already have a digital product business but haven't seen the return, they've hoped for.  It also brings these creative mamas the right tools, strategies, and mindset needed to convert their ‘side hustle' into a consistent, flexible income.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-3-stages-of-a-digital-product-businessThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

In this interview with Whitney, you are bound to leave with so many good takeaways. Whitney met with me a year ago as a new shop owner making $500/month a few months after launching. Now we reconnect with her to see where she's at, what has helped and how she's been able to see significant growth in just one year in her digital download shop.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/what-she-did-to-see-major-growth-on-etsy-in-one-year-my-follow-up-interview-with-whitney-cawood-part-oneThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Ever wish you could find one product design that you could just sell over and over again, without having to start from scratch each time when it comes to design concepts?  This is exactly what Marie from Glow Your Design did. She had a few handmade shops selling physical products that she would send to buyers, this eventually led her to selling digital SVG files so after launching her shop in 2021, she was able to hone in on her customer, offer custom orders, set her products apart from the competition, and all this led to 10,000 in sale orders. So there's definitely a lot I think you all will take away from this episode, without further ado, let's dive into the episode with Marie...EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-over-serving-failure-and-one-digital-product-type-led-to-10-000-in-sale-orders-on-etsy-with-marie-canadayThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

"Kasey, I am so worried about copyright infringement and all the legal stuff when it comes to starting a business. Please help!" I get sent questions like these pretty much every other day, and I just want to say. Girl, you are not alone! In today's episode, I bring on Amira Irfan who is a business lawyer, seven-figure blogger, and coach at A Self Guru, an online company that helps entrepreneurs make money online and legally protect their businesses. We have a much-needed conversation surrounding legal compliance on our websites to copyright infringements to trademarks.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/is-your-online-business-legally-compliant-lets-talk-about-this-with-lawyer-amira-irfanThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Whether you're brand new to Pinterest or you've been marketing on there for a while you want to keep up with all the changes and put it to work for you! To help you do that I've invited Kate Ahl, Owner, and CEO behind Pinterest marketing agency, Simple Pin Media. Kate's explaining all the changes that have come about for 2022, how you can optimize the different ways that Pinners are using the app, and how to utilize Pinterest to not only market our businesses but to grow our email lists too.EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-develop-a-marketing-strategy-using-pinterest-in-2022-with-kate-ahlThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Etsy has done it again, and again, and again. The updates happen almost every month. So what do you do? Do you just leave your shop how it is? In this episode, I go over what exactly did Etsy do with the algorithm and a few things you can do to your shop now so that your shop doesn't go too funky during these times!EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/etsy-updates-2022-how-to-trump-algorithm-changes-like-a-proThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Did you know that in July all the experts you need to help you build your craft business are going to be in one place? And during that 2-day Virtual Crafters Summit, there will be chances to win prizes! In this episode, I'm sitting down with Chelly Ontis, owner of We Can Make That, and organizer of the summit. She is sharing what we can expect from the summit and giving you a sneak peek into the topics that will be discussed. We're discussing ways to increase your bottom line, the mindset issues we have, and how to overcome them and we're even spilling the tea on a special prize being given away. If you have a crafting business you do not want to miss out on these nuggets of advice from those who have gone before you and the inside knowledge of the summit, where I will be speaking.  EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/top-hurdles-you-need-to-overcome-2022-craft-business-summit-need-to-knows-with-chelly-ontisThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

So you've grown your email list and you're ready to start doing some email marketing… Now what? Well, in this episode, I'm sharing with you the four email marketing hacks that every email marketer needs to know. This is some really good stuff so get ready to take some notes as I break each of the four hacks down into how and why you should do them. If you're ready to dive into email marketing and you want it to be effective then get comfy and click the link to listen in as I share what really works.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/email-marketing-hacks-that-are-game-changersThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

I've seen a trend amongst those who are in the startup phase of their business. If you're new then you might find this episode really helpful. Most people who have just launched their shop are wearing too many marketing hats, chasing all the things, and worse, swapping their hats out regularly causing inconsistent action. So in today's episode, I am sharing the secret to knowing which area to focus your efforts in for faster growth. If you want to focus on the things that are going to grow your business then this episode is for you. EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/where-to-spend-most-of-your-time-during-the-first-phase-of-the-businessThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Getting more traffic to your site through avenues other than social media is a smart plan. I often get asked how this can be done in my private community, on my podcast, and from people I know. It's such a common question that I decided to answer it here in this podcast episode. Here I will break it down by its three stages and how to maximize your results in each stage. You're going to think I'm crazy, but trust me, I promise it works. Click the link to listen and start leveraging this tool to grow your business TODAY.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-rock-your-email-growth-exponentially-using-these-three-stagesThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

I know a thing or two about jealousy and the paralyzing thoughts that stop us in our tracks. When you close your eyes and envision your dream does it make you smile? It does me too!  I was so close to my dream that I could smell it, but it was yanked out from under me and I struggled to pick myself up and continue. That is until I taught myself how to turn the negative feelings into positive energy. Today I want to help you do the same. Click the link and join me as I delve into my own struggles, how I came out on top, and how you can use these same tips and tricks to turn your feelings of jealousy into jet fuel for your business to take off. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/turning-business-jealousy-into-your-new-super-powerThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Most business failures can be linked back to just ONE limiting belief. Want to know what it is? The ones I hit on in the episode are the most common I have seen in acquaintances, students, peers, and clients in my 13 years of helping online businesses grow. Listen in to hear which one you may, or may not, believe yourself, and learn how to overcome it!EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-limiting-beliefs-that-prevent-99-of-startups-from-growingThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

The laser cutting machine is on the rise in the crafters' market and as SVG designers we need to stay on top of this growing industry. That is why, in this episode, I am sharing with you the action steps for staying on top and riding the Glowforge wave. You also don't want to miss out on two resources I have for you when creating SVG files for Glowforge.EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/are-svg-designers-ready-for-glowforge-and-other-laser-cutting-machinesThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

When it comes to niching down, what team are you on? Is it team niche down or are you of the mind that broader has to be better? Well, no matter which team you currently reside on you're going to benefit from today's episode with Mim Jenkinson of Love from Mim. As a fellow course designer and coach, she and I could talk all day, and we definitely agree on the one true keystone of both of our successes. If you want to know the truth too then grab your iced coffee and click the link to listen in as Mim and I have a laugh over our shared path to success.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/finding-your-profitable-niche-on-etsy-with-mim-jenkinsonThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

If you run in SVG circles then you know about Etsy, but in this episode, we're talking about Design Bundles and we're comparing the two. My guest, Aubrey Tate, has seen great success in her Etsy shop but about six months ago she decided to open a shop on a second platform. She's spilling the tea on all the similarities and differences plus I asked if she has a favorite. Grab your earbuds and click play to listen in as Aubrey shares the deets on both platforms. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/selling-on-design-bundles-vs-etsy-with-aubrey-tateThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Today I'm interviewing Angela Bell, a Life & Success Coach.  Angela's drive is super impressive and she has a resume to match, but as you can imagine her desire to work, lead others and accomplish things did not fade away when she became a mom of twins. It was at that time that she felt the expectations the world put on her to drop everything and just be a mom. Angela learned to overcome the mom guilt and to start listening to herself for what was best.  Tune in and take notes as Angela shares her journey of becoming a coach and her mission to help other moms live their best mom life. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/not-letting-mom-guilt-stand-in-the-way-of-your-goalsThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

This week, my guest, Etsy shop owner Whitney Cawood, is sharing with us how focusing on her strengths and making pivots to maximize them is growing her business and her income. The changes she has made have led her from teaching first grade to owning her mockup shop on Etsy. Listen in as Whitney lays out the things you'll need if you want to grow your own mock-up business, plus she let us in on a few secrets to her success. Some of them came from advice I gave on my podcast. Grab your earbuds and listen in as Whitney and I talk about how honing in on your strengths and pivoting when necessary can lead to growth in your business. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-pivot-your-business-by-honing-in-on-your-strengths-with-whitney-cawoodThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

It's a new year so it's time to set our goals. We've all been there. We set our goals, we are on board and ready to go, but then it takes approximately three and a half weeks for those goals to fizzle out and go “Pop”. Not this year! This year I am going to help you set some goals that won't fizzle out by the end of January? I'm sharing the steps that I use to set my goals and I found an article from Forbes to compliment what I am already sharing with you. When I use these steps I hit my goals almost every time so grab your pen and paper, settle in and click play to listen.    EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/setting-new-years-goals-that-dont-fizzle-out-by-the-end-of-januaryThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Are you planning out next year's content and listings? Here's some help for you. I've been at this for a while and I've learned a few tricks to simplify the process. In this episode, I'm sharing my step-by-step process to plan out your content and listings then map them out in the calendar for the new year so you can implement them without all the overwhelm.  Listen in as I go over my process, why I choose to plan for months instead of the year, and what I need you to start doing right now to make this process easier on you next year.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/mapping-out-your-new-year-planThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

As my business started needing me more in capacities outside of design I realized that I needed help with creating designs for my Etsy shop. The first thing I thought was “Can you even do that?” The answer is Yes, you can hire someone to create your designs and it's made a world of difference for me in my business. These days I'm still the main designer but outsourcing parts of the designs process to somebody I trust has been such a blessing and a big weight off of my shoulders. If you are feeling pulled to other parts of your business or you just want some help with designs then listen to this episode, where I share why you should outsource, where to find the help, and the tips that made my experience worthwhile.     EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/should-you-hire-a-designer-when-youre-the-designerThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

One of the things we have in common is that our goal when we started our businesses was to be successful, earn money, do something we love to do, and have the freedom to live our lives. That's why I want to give you a special treat. In this episode, I'm interviewing Jonathan Marks, our very first male guest on the show, but more importantly, he is a Print-on-Demand shop owner who started his business and within the first year he hit Six Figures. Listen

Do you feel like it's way harder than it should be? I understand where you are! I was there before! When I first started out I thought surely there was something wrong with me. Nothing I tried fit me or my life. I thought I would never succeed. The secret was that I had to find my special thing. I'm so excited to talk about this because you might find your special thing today. In this episode, I'm talking about my list of pros and cons of selling digital designs on Etsy vs. selling physical products. If you're intrigued with this whole digital design thing then put in your earbuds and click play to listen as I go over why selling digital designs has me so passionate and wanting to teach other people. Oh, And there's a special announcement you don't want to miss.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-selling-digital-products-on-etsy-is-a-whole-new-ball-gameThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

This time last month, we were talking about creating your first marketing funnel. Episode 111 Creating Your First Funnel - The Necessary Steps to Automated Marketing. I hope you listened to that episode but if not, you might want to start there. In this episode, I'm sitting down with growth strategist Michelle Fernandez and we're talking about the nitty-gritty of funnels. There is so much value in this episode I can barely fit it all into these show notes.  We covered What funnels do, why you should be using one, the types of funnels you might use, how to get the most out of them, the most important parts of the funnel, and the mistakes that newbie funnel builders make.  I know that just like me you want your business to be a success.  We work so hard and sometimes I think we might be working too hard. So, If you want to learn how to use funnels to help you increase your conversion rate then grab your notebook, put in your earbuds, and get ready as Michelle dives deep into the “where”, “what”, and “how” of using a marketing funnel.        EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/top-strategies-to-creating-a-high-converting-funnel-with-michelle-fernandezThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

I've noticed that marketing has one of two effects on new business owners. Either they try all the marketing strategies out at the same time hoping something will stick or they pretend that marketing isn't something that they need to do and avoid it altogether. Whether you're brand spanking new or you've been at it for a while we all struggle with confidence when it comes to marketing. In this episode of The Naptime Hustle, I'm sitting down with Chelly Ontis from We Can Make That. Chelly is sharing her 3 steps to avoiding overwhelm when marketing your creative business. If you want to find out how easy becoming a pro at marketing can be then grab your pen, paper, and earbuds, settle in and take notes because you're leaving this episode with a marketing action plan.  EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/removing-the-overwhelm-from-planning-our-marketing-for-2022Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Every time I hear it, I just cringe!  In my eleven years of online marketing, there hasn't been a single area where I didn't hear someone claim that the market was oversaturated and it would be hard to be successful. Recently I've heard the same things about the SVG space. In this episode, I'm answering those burning questions. Plus we'll look at the numbers, and sprinkle some mind shift strategies in there for good measure. If you're in the SVG design area let me show you how wrong those naysayers are. Grab your earbuds and click play. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/is-the-svg-market-too-saturatedThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

Do you want to see the floodgates open as your business grows?  Of course, you do! Okay so here's the thing, generating revenue is a multi-step process in which you have to progressively nurture people before they are ready to make a purchase. That initial nurturing can be done through an automated marketing funnel. The sequence the customer goes through can transform one-time customers into lasting customers. If you're interested in building up your business and going the extra mile for your customers, listen in today as I go over the basics of creating your first automated funnel.EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/creating-your-first-funnel-the-necessary-step-to-automated-marketingThanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

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