by Amanda Adams | Interviews, Podcasts
What happens when a job turns into a passion – which turns into a full-time handmade business? Szklo Glass happens. My guest today – Lauren Earl – started a job working with glass after high school, not intending to make it a career. In 2016 she...
by Amanda Adams | Marketing, Podcasts, Social Media
Have you ever thought about running your own Instagram challenge?
Maybe you want to grow your followers and your community.
Maybe there’s a cause you want to promote, or something you want to celebrate.
Whatever the reason, Instagram challenges can be a lot of fun, and a great way to engage your followers… but they are also a LOT of work.
In this episode I chat to my friend Amanda Adams about her experience running her successful IG challenge #bpsewvember over 5 consecutive years.
by Amanda Adams | Interviews, Mindset, Podcasts, Time Management
At what point do you make the leap to quit your job and run your business full-time? For Katherine DaSilva, that point came not too long ago. Since then, she’s been running her business – The Handmaker’s Bag – full-time. In this episode we...
by Amanda Adams | Marketing, Podcasts
Do you wish you could see your handmade creations in your fave magazine? Or maybe get a feature on a podcast? If so, you need to do some PR – public relations – and get in touch with them! But how should you go about doing this? What sort of email...
by Amanda Adams | Etsy, Interviews, Podcasts
Want to get featured in a big magazine or online publication? Making sure your Etsy shop is top-notch is a great first step. My own jewellery has been picked up and featured on Buzzfeed, Ring to Perfection, and in many other places, but that wouldn’t have...