Best Vision Maker Productions Podcasts (2026)

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EP 25 - Behind The Laughter 33:03

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2y ago33:03

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Director John Silecchia and editor/camera operator Sean O'Brien sit down with us to unwrap 'By Day, By Night', a documentary that spotlights comedians who master the balancing act between daytime professions and nighttime punchlines. They reveal how the project blossomed under producer and comedian Claudia Bonavita's vision and share the magic that…

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EP 24 - A.D AKA The MOST STREESFUL job on set 58:45

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Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a successful film shoot? We had the pleasure of sitting down with assistant director and director, Nick Sasi Romano, who shares his firsthand experience in the film industry. Nick lets us peek behind the scenes, revealing the art of problem-solving that keeps the show running. He shares his unique approach to…

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EP 23 - Filmmaking in the Fast Lane with Anthony Natoli 1:09:32

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Strap in for an unforgettable adventure between the music sheets and film reels, as we unravel the fascinating journey of Anthony Natoli, a melodious musician turned visionary filmmaker. Anthony offers an intimate look into his initial foray into music, its evolution into a fervor for filmmaking, the intriguing tales from his musical career, and un…

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Navigating Emotional Art and Filmmaking: A Conversation with Destyn, Creator of 'A Part of You' 1:18:03

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Prepare yourself for a heartwarming journey through the emotions of personal storytelling and artistic filmmaking. We sit down with Destyn, a director, writer, and storyteller, whose recent short film, 'A Part of You / Made Me Whole,' has been stealing hearts at film festivals. Inspired by his experience of receiving a kidney transplant from his mo…

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Turning Passion into Profession: James Morano's Film Industry Adventure 59:29

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Ever wonder how a skateboarding enthusiast turned into a full-time content creator? Well, James Morano, a gifted cinematographer, shares his enthralling journey from experimenting with camcorders to producing music videos and branded content with DSLRs. James takes us through his early days of crafting amateur skits, filming videos for bands, and h…

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Journey into Music Video Mastery: A Discussion with Filmmaker Tom Flynn 1:11:43

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Prepare to be captivated as we journey alongside Tom Flynn, a virtuoso director, filmmaker, and cinematographer, making a spectacular pivot from audio engineer to music video master. We probe the fascinating world of music video production, exploring the intricacies and challenges as well as the triumphs. Tom's journey is an astonishing testament t…

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Unraveling the Intricacies of Live Events with Caleb Nealey 1:08:57

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Ever wondered how a vast, live event goes off without a hitch? Caleb Neely, director of production for Conquest, is here to pull back the curtains on the world of live production. He didn't just fall into his current role, it was a journey that began with his first job as a camera operator at the tender age of eight. Now, with years of experience a…

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Reel Success: One Year Strong with Victor Miranda 1:05:06

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Have you ever wondered about the beautiful art of filmmaking and how it correlates with the powerful discipline of martial arts? We had an incredible conversation with Victor Miranda, the CEO of Vision Maker, who walks us through his fascinating journey into this world. Victor takes us behind the curtain of his production company, revealing the ess…

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From Script to Screen: Jazmine Cornielle A Director's Resolve 59:00

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Welcome! Todays episode takes you behind the scenes of the filmmaking process with acclaimed Latina director, Jazmine Cornielle. Join us as Jazmine shares her inspiring journey from acting to writing to directing. In this episode, Jazmine delves into the challenges she faced and the accomplishments she experienced along the way. She discusses her u…

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Nicole Ronaldi From Vision to Awards: Exploring a Director's Production Design 1:04:08

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In this episode, we delve into the world of production design with director Nicole Ronaldi, who has received accolades for her exceptional work in music videos. Join us as we unravel the creative process behind Nicole Ronaldi's award-winning production design, which played a pivotal role in her success. Discover the inspirations, challenges, and un…

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MISTER MARS BLACK 1:13:09

2+ y ago1:13:09

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On this weeks episode of The Vision Maker Podcast we have special Guest Host, Eric Casey, talk to the incredibly talented Mister Mars Black. He's not your everyday college film teacher. Being an alumni from the prestige's NYU College, he was able to get inspiration from his classroom as inspiration to create his comic books. This episode is filled …

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From Struggle 2 Success: D1C3 1:02:28

2+ y ago1:02:28

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Join us as we sit down with multi talented artist D1C3 who has overcome numerous obstacles on his path to success. He shares his story that will leave you SHOCKED! While you may pick up ideas to help you and your career ahead.. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by this remarkable discussion. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @V…

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Investing in Yourself: Strategies for Success in the Live Audio Industry 41:49

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In this episode, we explore the importance of investing in yourself and your career while working in the live audio field. We speak with Ryan D'Amico, owner of Dynamix Productions, who shares his insight and experiences on how to advance your career, build a strong network, and develop the necessary skills to succeed. Discussing the value of ongoin…

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Finding Your Tribe: Building a Community to Help you Grow 50:25

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In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of building a community to help you grow as a person and a professional. Whether you're just starting out in the video production world or you're a seasoned veteran, finding a supportive group of like-minded individuals can make all the difference in your success. We'll be talking to Jake Furia wh…

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Skillset Shifts: How Video and Audio Pros Are Taking on New Industries 1:01:53

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In today's world, creative professionals are no longer bound by the traditional confines of their chosen fields. Many are exploring new career paths and applying their skillsets in innovative ways. This episode explores the art of skill-shifting and how audio and video production expertise can be leveraged in other industries. Join our host Victor …

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From Fundraisers to Film Festivals 55:22

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In this episode, host Victor Miranda, speaks with, Documentary Filmmaker Matthew Hindra, about the world of independent filmmaking and what it takes for filmmakers to raise money and get their films noticed. Matt goes into detail on his journey on becoming a filmmaker and how he was able to get funding to make his documentary film "Welcome to Solid…

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The Good, The Bad and The Glitches of Live Streaming 57:06

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In this episode, Host Victor Miranda speaks with our Guest Celia Werner about the world of live streaming and the various technical difficulties that can arise. From client expectations, to the challenges a streamer will be facing. Celia recounts her experiences setting up live streams and the nightmares, while overcoming them. Creating a music fes…

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The Secret to a Successful Video Production Company in a Small Town 39:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Dan Bower, the owner of Road K Productions, a video production company based in Hampton Bays, New York. Dan shares his journey of starting the company from scratch and building it into a successful business. We explore the challenges Dan faced as a small business owner, such as limited resources, a smaller pool of …

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From Hobby to Passion: A Photographers Journey 59:24

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Rebekah Phoenix joins us on this week to discuss the trails of being a freelance photographer and her tells us her journey how she got here. Join our Host, Victor Miranda, in this conversation on how Rebekah has made a career out of a hobby, while helping her native tribe. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerproductions…

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Why Every Editor Is Using DaVinci Resolve 1:03:28

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Why is DaVinci Resolve becoming the most ubiquitous software for video production businesses to benefit from. Tune in as, Victor Miranda and Derlis A. Chavarria, chat with Director and Editor Bknott, Owner of @BknottProductions, on how this software will help to improve your workflow. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerpr…

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Networking for Dummies 41:39

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In this episode, Guest, Derek Hahn gives us his insight on how to approach and make a connections to amplify your business and life. Join Victor and Derek as they break down the ins and outs, plus tips to help you break out of your shell. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerproductions…

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Before Building a Production Rig, Listen Here!!! 44:47

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Today Host, Victor Miranda, goes into it with Aaron Kraniak on how to build your own productions rig, to save yourself thousands! By the end you won't just save you money, but you will be able to break it down that you can travel with it to your next flight. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerproductions…

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WAIT!!! Studio Quality at Home, on a Budget? 23:43

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With the rise of affordable audio gear and home recording studios, Guest and Music Producer Cody Saunders goes over with, Host Victor Miranda, equipment, techniques, and tips to get the most out of a small room with a limited budget. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerproductions…

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Meeting the Demands of Content Creation 46:51

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As more and more businesses require an online presence, the work for content is at an all time high. With it projected to increase in the future, we have guest Derlis A. Chavarria discuss the ups and downs of content creation for oneself and work. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @Visionmakerproductions…

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Is Film School Worth It? 33:18

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The Vision Maker Podcast 1st Episode has guest Cinematographer Eric Casey discuss the pros and cons of going to film school with host and founder Victor Miranda. Support the show IG: @Visionmakerpodcast Youtube: @VisionmakerproductionsBy Vision Maker Productions

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Episode 059: And We're Back? 28:10

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Hello, hello, and welcome to our podcast! As a re-introduction, we are Kim and Kevin of Marketspace Vendor Events. We curate handmade artisan markets across New Jersey. We are passionate about small business and local, handmade art. We have been busy bees with our four kids - the newest addition was just recently born in August 2021! We both have f…

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Episode 058: Combining Many Influences into one Artistic Vision (w/Boney Boards Woodshop) 49:44

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Meet Brian, a true craftsman of functional wood artwork (such as skateboards) and pyrography decor artwork. We chat about his journey as the NJ-shore based small business Boney Board Woodshop and how each project he takes on gives him a new and improved skillset. Brian teaches the values of continuous learning and to never limit oneself when it com…

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Episode 057: Gathering Product Reviews When Your Custmer is a Dog (w/Melmo's Dog Treats) 40:02

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We can all imagine how hard it is to market products to others and make that perfect sales pitch. But what happens when our main customer is an animal? We chat with Melissa of Melmo's Dog Treats about designing products specifically for animals, the challenges and opportunities of having a dog as your main customer, and how to receive and process f…

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Episode 056: Selling as an Introvert and Using it to Your Advantage (w/Mud 'n Biscuits Ceramics) 46:06

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How much of being a small business relies on your individual personality and nature? We chat with Linda of Mud 'n Biscuits Ceramics about her start in pottery and how being an introvert has it's strengths. Listening, thinking, preparation, prioritizing, and creativity are all ways an introversion can run a successful business. We also talk about th…

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Episode 055: Prioritizing Mental Health and Self Care (w/The Scent Garden Shop) 44:35

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In this episode of Business: Handmade, we talk to Maddie of The Scent Garden Shop about how important it is as a small business owner to take care of your own mental health and prioritizing self care. It is one of the easiest things to overlook, but also one of the most important things to consider. Maddie also gives back to her community in the fo…

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Episode 054: Behind the Scenes of Marketspace Vendor Events 54:13

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our handmade artisan event company? Kim wrote down questions to ask Kevin... and we share the answers on the podcast. We go into the most invaluable connections we've made, the hardest things about running a business with a spouse, what things have been surprisingly easy for us, and where we disagree th…

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Episode 053: Improving Product Design to Generate Better Sales and Satisfaction (w/Global Sawdust) 56:58

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We are big fans of this next guest. Aidan Conboy of Global Sawdust is super impressive. Woodworking started out as his hobby in high school and now Aidan is selling his high quality handcrafted home furnishings and furniture online and at artisan markets. He walks us step by step through the decisions he's made when starting his business and how he…

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Episode 052: Leveraging Other Businesses and the Community to Expand Business (w/James on Main) 58:33

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Meet the man behind the amazing events at Tranquillity Farms! Kevin Asciutto, the General Manager of James on Main, saw an opportunity to expand his business and clientele... and never looked back. Back in early 2020, Kevin's restaurant was suffering due to Covid-19. Instead of closing the doors to weather the storm, he decided to build a "curbside…

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Episode 051: Business Planning and Marketing Your Business (w/Mia's Resin Boutique) 48:02

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Mia is a DELIGHT to talk to. New in the craft game, but already racing towards success, Mia and her small business are a breath of fresh air. We talk about her inspiration to start working with resin, how she's gotten comfortable using platforms like YouTube, and most importantly - how she has mapped out her business plan to market and grow her bus…

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Episode 050: Sourcing Exotic Wood and Teaching to Craft (w/Kitchen Wooden Products) 40:25

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Hello hello and welcome to our big episode 5-0 of the Business: Handmade podcast! Out guest today is Pat Green of Kitchen Wooden Products. Pat crafts cutting boards, breadboards, and other kitchen products exclusively out of exotic tropical woods. We talk to him about the exotic wood species he recommends to other American woodworkers, which includ…

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Episode 049: Designing for Different Demographics (w/BlueSmokeATL) 47:06

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Spring has sprung and we are happily embracing the warmer weather that start the outdoor craft market season! In this episode of Business: Handmade, we speak to Robin Blue of BlueSmokeATL. She is a small business maker focused on designing luxury cigar pokers. She is based in Atlanta, GA and talks to us about gathering feedback from both her men an…

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Episode 048: Finding the Perfect Workshop and Organizing your Business (w/Amazing Essence) 47:39

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Adrienne McGill of Amazing Essence joins us on episode 48 to talk to us about what it's like to be a one-woman small business, especially now during the pandemic. She creates, stores, and ships her candles all from her studio space. She enjoys having a centralized workshop/retail space and shares tips around finding a space with the perfect balance…

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Episode 047: What Inspires You and Your Handmade Business? (w/Science Craft) 48:33

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It was such a pleasure speaking with Amber of Science Craft on this episode of the podcast. We got to learn more about her experience in the crafting and business world and how unique her science inspired art and jewelry is. We discuss where her inspiration and ideas come from. As we all look at the world around us, there are infinite images, textu…

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Episode 046: Craft Show Tips and Expanding Your Customer Base (w/Marianart) 46:13

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The fountain of knowledge has arrived to the Business: Handmade podcast! Mariana shares so much wisdom with us when it comes to small business. She has experience to share about working in-person vendor booths, networking, and understanding your customers. She has also started expanding her business into teaching her craft and providing workshops t…

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Episode 045: Starting Your Business Small in Order to Grow (w/S&P Gifts) 45:21

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We connected with Paulette of S&P Gifts on social media and immediately knew she had a story to share. She has a background in retail, direct sales, and leadership experience with Girl Scouts of America. She sees her toughest clients however as a lunch lady in a school cafeteria. In this episode, we talk a lot about Paulette's best advice - rolling…

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Episode 044: Vintage Handmade Markets Promoted by a Maker (w/Dazzling Daizy Designs) 37:22

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Happy New Year! As we welcome 2021, we also welcome fresh conversations and new connections. In this episode we chat with Debbie of Dazzling Daizy Designs, who makes modern jewelry pieces with a vintage flair. She also recently started event promotion for the Vintage Revival Maker's Market which ran in December and will run again on on Valentine's …

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Episode 043: How to Engage Customers from a Small Business Perspective (w/Rustic Wrapsody) 41:34

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The holiday season is upon us and there's no better time to talk about how much interaction with customers means to small business owners. Making that special connection and providing next-level customer service is a must for our makers and handmade artisans. Kate of Rustic Wrapsody gives us some insight into how she makes purchasing a handmade ite…

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Episode 042: Review of Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum (w/Jackie’s Copper Creations) 41:17

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Say hey to Jackie Stier of Jackie's Copper Creations. We love picking Jackie's brain when it comes to large event productions. She's a fine artist who frequents ComicCon, Sugarloaf, and other large-scale, convention-type craft shows. Jackie joined us at Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum for one of her only outdoor events in over 10 years. Liste…

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Episode 041: Grass Roots Tactics to Grow Your Business (w/The Hanky Shoppe) 57:10

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Lisa of The Hanky Shoppe joined us over this past weekend at Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing in Hackettstown, NJ. We chatted a bit and decided that her story was perfect for the podcast! Listen in to her business origin story with her husband (it's such a cute one) and the ways in which she kept her business engagement high during COVID-19…

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Episode 040: When Your Business Is Your Baby (+Winter Village Sponsorship) 35:11

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It's getting to be the most wonderful time of the year. And we aren't letting COVID-19 bring us down. Kim and Kevin talk about their small business, the baby that they nurtured and grew from a little seed. As we've experienced, for every one negative voice that may bring you down, there are 500 voices cheering you on. It has been a rough year for a…

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Episode 039: Taking the Ego Out of Your Business (w/Little Flower Essential Oil Blends) 55:59

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We learned more than we expected to learn during this episode of Business: Handmade! Mary Kate recalls her first push in the direction of her business, which unfortunately started with severe panic attacks. Her experience turned a corner when a close friend set her on a path of self-reflection and healing. She also talks about how she transitioned …

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Episode 038: Encouraging Your Friends to Sell Their Art! (w/RAD Stickers + Doodads) 44:07

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Carly of RAD Stickers + Doodads emailed us with an amazing topic for this episode, encouraging people who want to make and sell their art to just get out there and do it! Carly talks about her own experience starting her small business and in which ways she has been encouraged along the way. Each time she's put herself out there, she has made anoth…

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Episode 037: In-Person Handmade Markets are BACK! 40:15

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Kim and Kevin chat about their two successful September handmade markets, 1) Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing and 2) Oktoberfest at Tranquillity Farms in partnership with Czig Meister Brewing and James on Main. Feedback surveys are a huge part of our business and help us understand the positive feedback and constructive criticism of each ev…

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Episode 036: How to Engage a Craft Show Audience (w/Angry Nimbus Woodcraft) 50:43

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If you yearn for a fun, yet educational conversation... just meet up with Rob of Angry Nimbus Woodcraft. He is a blast to talk with and knows so much about a wide variety of topics. He shares his most surprising experience while being a hand-maker on this podcast, as well as how best to engage a craft show audience and capture their attention at yo…

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Episode 035: Craft from the Eyes of a Chocolatier (w/Emma's Delights) 39:36

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This delightful episode has us salivating for chocolate. We connect with Emma of Emma's Delights, who we learn is a chocolatier who grew up in Belgium and now operates out of her home kitchen. She offers her treats at a company-wide level, to clients such as Google and Facebook, and has made accepting feedback a regular cycle in her small business.…