I’m simply pleased as punch to introduce you to the Merriweather Council Podcast.
The Merriweather Council Podcast features realistic and concise advice for makers in business… I fully believe in and celebrate the reality of gainful self employment through craft. I can’t wait to help you turn your crafty tendencies into profits on etsy and elsewhere.
recently on the merriweather podcast
3 Things to Consider Before Investing in Your Handmade Business | Episode 142
I’m excited to dig into the big sometimes-scary topic of investing in your handmade business today. For the past ten (nearly...
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episode 135
Questions to Ask Yourself When Sales are Slow or Stalled
episode 134
What Your Audience Wants to See and Hear on Social Media
episode 128
How to Sell Without Feeling Like a Salesperson
episode 122
5 Realities of Doing Business in the Maker Community
episode 132
Common Etsy Concerns + Hesitations
We know that Etsy can be a powerful tool in your business, but only if you feel okay enough to give it a try and use it. That is, of course, the first step to making it work for you!
Many Etsy sellers, would-be Etsy sellers or Etsy curious folks have heard loads of stories about Etsy that have thrown them off and discouraged them from trying. Many current Etsy sellers also have concerns.
We are hoping to address some of the most common Etsy concerns sellers have so that you can make a better decision for yourself and more effectively tap into Etsy’s unique power and leverage it for your business on and beyond Etsy!
Build a Thriving Handmade Business in 2021 – Episode 140
We’ve made it to the end of another season of the merriweather council podcast! It is always bittersweet for me to end a season but I truly hope you enjoyed this one as much as I enjoyed making it! To end this unexpected year, I thought it would be fitting to look ahead. Has a new year EVER been more anticipated?! (Probaby, but I’m not old enough to remember another...
Hacks to Skyrocket Your Sales – What I Haven’t Told You (and Why) – Episode 139
Today, I want to explain myself. I want to tell you why I've been holding out on you. We have shared a lot of information with you since 2015, when we started focusing on the education side of the business. I've shared A LOT. Over 120 podcast episodes, countless Instagram posts, videos, and other pieces of content… I've shared a lot! There is one thing I...
C.E.O. Mindset for Handmade Business Owners – Episode 138
This is an essential message to the person who steers the ship in your small business: you. The C.E.O. C.E.O. Y-O-U. We get lots of emails and messages here at MWHQ from small business owners looking for advice, guidance, and support. We have noticed that many are not in the correct place, mindset-wise, to really receive and make use of even the best advice that we...
hey, i’m danielle
A maker, craft business ‘biz bestie’ and educator who loves iced americanos and pop music.
Since I saw such a drastic transformation from year one to year two in my business, I know I have to share what I learned about turning a crafty tendency into profits with you (so, if you’re anything like me, you can support your Starbucks habit, too).
Be inspired and supported as a maker through my blog and podcast where I share insights from my 8+ years experience selling handmade work online and working with hundreds of students to do the same.
