The Thriving Maker

Sarah Kavanagh
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The Thriving Maker

If you're a craftsperson or maker and looking to sell your craft then this is for you! This podcast will help guide you to creating a joyful and thriving business for your craft.The Thriving Maker podcast is hosted by me,  Sarah Kavanagh, with over 15 years experience as a fine jewellery maker and designer, entrepreneur and educator. Tune in to each weekly episode to get business tips and strategies for handmade businesses along with insights and inspirations for growing a joyful and thriving  business and a life you love.

  1. FEB 18

    Why Your Handmade Business Needs Its Own Website

    Worried your creations are getting lost in the noise of social media and marketplaces? There's a better way to showcase your talent… In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why having your own digital home (i.e. your own website) is crucial for your handmade business – even if you're just starting out. We'll explore why relying solely on social media or marketplaces might be holding you back, and how a simple website can become your most powerful tool for showcasing your work, connec...

    10 min

  2. FEB 11

    Stability v's Creativity - Why Have Multiple Revenue Streams for Your Craft Business

    Want to turn your creative passion into profit? Discover how mixing income sources can fund your craft business journey - starting with just a few hours a week! If you're a creative soul juggling your passion with life's responsibilities this episode is for you. Discover how to build multiple income streams without sacrificing stability or rushing your creative journey. Learn practical strategies to grow your handmade business at your own pace, including how to maximise just 2-4 hours a...

    15 min

  3. JAN 21

    Finding The Perfect Place To Sell Your Work

    This episode focuses on where and how you as a maker and crafter can find the perfect place to sell your work by aligning your selling approaches with your personality and strengths. I share the story of my own journey of selling and how this has evolved. I share practical insights into various selling options, recognising the importance of authenticity in sales, and listening to your own wisdom and inner personality when it comes to choosing where to sell. We'll uncover strategies to a...

    12 min

  4. JAN 14

    Choose Your Future & Achieve Your Goals in 2025

    This episode centres around the art and importance of goal setting for your creative business, emphasising reflection on past achievements and understanding your future aspirations. Setting goals isn’t just for the start of the year. It's a flexible process that evolves with life's shifts and turns. Whether you’re planning for the coming year or the coming weeks, this episode offers a treasure trove of strategies and encouragement to transform your creative passion into a thriving busin...

    16 min

  5. 12/05/2024

    Time Management Magic: Navigating the Holiday Season Without Overwhelm

    The holiday season can sometimes feel like a whirlwind for makers and small business owners. In this essential episode of the Thriving Maker podcast, I share my expert strategies for managing time, balancing business and personal commitments, and avoiding burnout during the festive period. Learn how to strategically plan your schedule, use time-blocking techniques, set non-negotiable priorities, and most importantly—master the art of saying "no" to preserve your energy and joy.&nb...

    12 min

  6. 11/21/2024

    Black Friday Alternatives For Makers - Celebrate Your Creativity and Uniqueness Rather Than Discounting

    As a small creative business the holiday season can be the time you make most of your sales - but how do you compete with large retailers offering all sorts of Black Friday discounts. Instead celebrate your creativity, unique designs, your skills and personal touch and look for alternative Christmas shopping events such as Colour Friday the campaign run by Holly Tucker MBE of Holly & Co to celebrate brilliant small businesses and bring joy to meaningful gift giving and uplift the t...

    9 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    The Key Decisions To Know When Starting Your Website

    If you're ready to take your handmade business online with it's own website then there's some key decisions you need to make. Don't let not knowing where to start hold you back. This episode of The Thriving Maker podcast will help you make those key decisions such as: What do you actually want your website to do? What platform is best for your business? What do you need to include and where do you even start? Join me as I share insights on nailing down the essent...

    17 min

  8. 10/22/2024

    Exceptional Customer Experience and Building Customer Loyalty

    What if every element of your handmade business, from customer communication to the unboxing experience, could set you apart from others? That's what exceptional customer service does! Join me as I guide you through practical strategies designed to elevate your customer service especially during peak selling seasons like Christmas and the holiday season. From using personal touches to crafting a memorable unpacking moment, every detail matters to create joy and satisfaction every ...

    15 min
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    About

    If you're a craftsperson or maker and looking to sell your craft then this is for you! This podcast will help guide you to creating a joyful and thriving business for your craft.The Thriving Maker podcast is hosted by me,  Sarah Kavanagh, with over 15 years experience as a fine jewellery maker and designer, entrepreneur and educator. Tune in to each weekly episode to get business tips and strategies for handmade businesses along with insights and inspirations for growing a joyful and thriving  business and a life you love.

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    • Creator
      Sarah Kavanagh
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      23
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 The Thriving Maker
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