The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Paul Mencel
32 episodes
2 days ago
Join The Network! In this episode, Paul tackles a challenge many makers face as the holidays approach: the seasonal dip in incoming work. Drawing from real conversations inside the Handcrafted Network and years of experience growing Philadelphia Table Company, Paul outlines eight proven, entirely free strategies to generate new leads, strengthen relationships, and keep your pipeline full. These approaches work for makers at every stage—whether you’re getting your first few clients or rounding...
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Join The Network! In this episode, Paul tackles a challenge many makers face as the holidays approach: the seasonal dip in incoming work. Drawing from real conversations inside the Handcrafted Network and years of experience growing Philadelphia Table Company, Paul outlines eight proven, entirely free strategies to generate new leads, strengthen relationships, and keep your pipeline full. These approaches work for makers at every stage—whether you’re getting your first few clients or rounding...
Office Hours: Burnout, Pricing, Sales, and Quality Control
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
16 minutes
4 months ago
Office Hours: Burnout, Pricing, Sales, and Quality Control
In this “office hours”–style episode, Paul answers listener questions about the real challenges of running a small woodworking or maker business. He starts with a short pitch for the Handcrafted Network, explaining the difference between generic “advice” (like this podcast) and personalized “help” (like in the group). Then he dives into four listener questions: 1️⃣ Burnout and time management (Jess from Asheville): Paul talks about blocking time for specific tasks, setting email hours in your...
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Join The Network! In this episode, Paul tackles a challenge many makers face as the holidays approach: the seasonal dip in incoming work. Drawing from real conversations inside the Handcrafted Network and years of experience growing Philadelphia Table Company, Paul outlines eight proven, entirely free strategies to generate new leads, strengthen relationships, and keep your pipeline full. These approaches work for makers at every stage—whether you’re getting your first few clients or rounding...
