100 episodes

Do you want to ‘make it’ as a maker?



Welcome to The Business of Making Podcast with your hosts Mikaela Danvers, Deb Engelmajer and Jess Van Den.



Yes there are three of us! We bring with us over 20 years collective experience in the handmade industry. We're the Maker Mavens and we’re here to serve you, the creators and the visionaries, the Makers with Moxie.



We know from experience that growing a handmade business is BLOODY hard work. We’re here to make it a little bit easier for you by dishing out reality-based, no BS, tried and tested advice on how to make your business work. We’re going to get really clear on the business of making and we can’t wait!



Before we dive in, let’s get real for a second.



Not only are you the creative director, you’re also the CFO, manufacturer, marketing manager, administration assistant and customer relations officer just to name a few – Cue brain explosion.



If you’re up for your dose of business advice – based in reality: we’re a fluff-free zone – this is the place to be. Tune in every week for an honest conversation on what it really takes to make your creative business a success.

The Business of Making Podcast The Business of Making

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

Do you want to ‘make it’ as a maker?



Welcome to The Business of Making Podcast with your hosts Mikaela Danvers, Deb Engelmajer and Jess Van Den.



Yes there are three of us! We bring with us over 20 years collective experience in the handmade industry. We're the Maker Mavens and we’re here to serve you, the creators and the visionaries, the Makers with Moxie.



We know from experience that growing a handmade business is BLOODY hard work. We’re here to make it a little bit easier for you by dishing out reality-based, no BS, tried and tested advice on how to make your business work. We’re going to get really clear on the business of making and we can’t wait!



Before we dive in, let’s get real for a second.



Not only are you the creative director, you’re also the CFO, manufacturer, marketing manager, administration assistant and customer relations officer just to name a few – Cue brain explosion.



If you’re up for your dose of business advice – based in reality: we’re a fluff-free zone – this is the place to be. Tune in every week for an honest conversation on what it really takes to make your creative business a success.

    130: Until next time…

    130: Until next time…

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    • 40 min
    128: Will your handmade shop benefit from a refresh in 2022?

    128: Will your handmade shop benefit from a refresh in 2022?

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    • 41 min
    127: How we finish the year strong, ready for the next one

    127: How we finish the year strong, ready for the next one

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    • 6 min
    126: 2x big 2022 announcements

    126: 2x big 2022 announcements

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    • 29 min
    125: What’s your marketing DNA?

    125: What’s your marketing DNA?

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    • 42 min
    124: How to know when to quit or change tack?

    124: How to know when to quit or change tack?

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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

ryks11 ,

They Really want us to succeed

These ladies have so much knowledge and they share it in a way that is realistic, practical and with no false intentions! Thank you for taking the time and for being willing to share your experience!

Maryke

JackiRipper ,

Easy creative business listening!

I love this podcast because it’s full of great advice for creatives that’s easy to understand and implement! The hosts are lovely and heaps of fun to listen to, and they have some really good ideas about running a creative business!

Murfx5 ,

Always learn something new!

So easy to listen to this podcast! These girls are fun but also really know their stuff!

I’ve listened to every show and learn something new every time without fail.

Highly recommend this podcast to anyone who runs a small business, especially us solo hand-makers!

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