Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time ma ...
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The Crochet Business School Podcast : Tips To Make Money From Your Crochet
Kelly Thomas | Coach For Crochet Selling, Get Your Crochet Found In Searches And Designing Your Own Crochet Patterns
Crochet Business School is all about how you can use your crochet skills to create a business that will give you the income you need to live the lifestyle you deserve. I'm here to help you to build a successful and profitable crochet business. Join me, Kelly Thomas as I give you tips advice, and explore all the options on how you can profit from your crochet while having the freedom to work when you choose.
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Unveiling the Dark Side of the Crochet Community: Overcoming Online Bullying
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It seems that there is increasing toxicity happening in the crochet community. In this episode, we're going counteract that trend. I'll share what to do about online bullying in the crochet business community. I'll share my best tips for overcoming toxicity and cultivating a healthy crochet business environment—one that supports one another's growt…
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Help! My Crochet Feels Invisible!
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Do you ever feel like no matter how often you post on social media, no matter how many videos you make, or blogs you write or Pinterest Pins that you pin. Do you feel like no one sees you showing off your amazing crochet? What can you do about it? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would ap…
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Crochet Pattern Copyright: The Real Deal with Gordon Firemark
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Can you copyright a crochet pattern? Is it cool if you rewrite someone else's pattern and distribute it to your friends? And as a designer, how can you ensure that your hard work is protected from infringement? In this episode, we're going to be talking about all of those things and more with our guest, Gordon Firemark. So if you want to learn more…
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Planning Your Crochet Year By Occasions
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Planning your crochet business year in advance helps to keep your business organised, gives it structure and this in turns make your crochet business more profitable. There are many ways to plan your year in your crochet business, but lets talk about doing it around the big occasions of the year. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business Scho…
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Crochet Copyright Law: The Myths, The Truth, and Advice for When Things go Sideways
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Is it possible that you, as a professional crocheter or crochet designer, are breaking the law without even knowing it? Are you taking risks for your financial well-being, for your mental well-being, and for your reputational well-being, by doing some things that you may not realize are not right? In this episode, we'll talk about crochet copyright…
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Becoming A Crochet Content Creator
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If you are looking to take a step back from selling the crochet that you make but you still very much want to keep your crochet business running, what are your options? Writing crochet patterns is not for everyone, but becoming a crochet content creator may suit you instead. So what is a crochet content creator and what does that involve and how do…
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Essential Crochet Business Tools: Must-Haves for Success
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Building a crochet business doesn't have to be overwhelming. It doesn't have to be expensive. Today, we're talking about building a profitable crochet business and focusing on the essential crochet business tools that you need to get started. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get your FREE Social …
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Finding Balance With Your Creative Urges
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You have a creative mind, you have so many ideas whirling inside your brain that you want to start crocheting immediately. But unfortunately your business needs you to control that urge so that 1. You get things finished and out for sale and 2. What you offer will always fit your niche. Lets talk about how you can balance your creative urges with y…
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The Loneliness Of Running Your Own Crochet Business
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There are lots of benefits to running your own crochet business: Flexible hours No commute Take time off when you want Be able to prioritise your families needs But there are down sides too. Loneliness and feeling isolated is one of them. But that doesn't mean there is nothing you can do about it, after all forewarned is forearmed. Thank you for li…
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12 Proven Crochet Business Insights for Lasting Success
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As we approach 11 years in the crochet business world with Made with a Twist and Crochetpreneur, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of crocheters turn their passion into profitable ventures. Today, I’m sharing some valuable behind-the-scenes secrets—crochet business ideas that will help you build a successful crochet business of your own. …
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What Is Your Crochet Story?
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Stories are a very powerful selling tool for your crochet. Stories help you to connect with your audience, they build emotional connections and create the urge to buy from you because they fell in love with the story behind your crochet. In this episode we're talking about how to choose which stories to tell and how to harness their power to profit…
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Using AI In Your Crochet Business
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Everyone is talking about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and new business tools are springing up everywhere claiming to be able to save you hours of time. But is there a place in your crochet business for AI, and if so how can you use it? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it…
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Avoid These 10 Mistakes when Selling Crochet Items
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Many passionate crochet makers dream of turning their hobbies into profitable businesses. Yet, the journey from crocheting as a leisurely pastime to managing a thriving business is not without its challenges. Understanding and avoiding common mistakes people make when selling crochet items can be your ticket to success. In this episdoe, we'll dive …
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Are You The Original, The Authentic, The One And Only?
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Being the Original, The Authentic and the One And Only can really make your crochet sought after - but only if you can back up those statements and prove why you deserved these titles. Let me tell you how you can justify using them in your crochet business. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, …
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To Email Or Not To Email, That Is The Question
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Your email list can be a gold mine for sales in your crochet business - but only if you are building and using it. If you've ever wondered what on earth you can send your list that they would be interested in reading about and if you dread those unsubscribed notifications then this is an episode you definitely need to listen to. Thank you for liste…
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How Not to Run Your Crochet Design Business: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crochet designer, avoiding these common mistakes will help you thrive. Listen in to learn ten of the biggest mistakes crochet designers make—and how to dodge them. 👇 Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Links and Resources from the Episode 🔗 Get my free Cro…
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Are Your Crochet Patterns Breaking Even?
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Writing your own crochet patterns are a great way to add some recurring revenue into your business - digital files that you can sell over and over again and make pure profit from. Pure profit that is after you break even. Have you accounted for the costs of creating your crochet pattern in the first place? You can find the cost tracker that I menti…
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Is Black Friday Worth It For Your Crochet Business?
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Black Friday is one of the biggest sale events of the year and an opportunity for many people to grab great Christmas gifts for their loved ones at bargain prices. But Black Friday is a problem for small businesses like ours. We feel like we should join in on the selling bonanza, but often our profit margins mean that we could make a massive loss. …
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How to Make More Money with Crochet During the Holidays
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Hey there, crochet business owners! If you’re a crochet product seller or pattern designer looking to make a real impact on your business this holiday season, you're in the right place! We’re diving into my top 10 strategies to make more money with crochet during the holidays—whether you’re selling on Etsy, Facebook, or any other platform. Let’s ma…
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Why Your Packaging Matters
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Your packaging plays a much bigger part in influencing someone to buy from you again - or not than you might think. Packaging can give customers the ick, or it can make them feel like they've got value for money even if they've paid luxury prices. Here's why your crochet packaging matters. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podc…
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Are You Telling People What To Do?
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You create so much content in your crochet business from social media posts, newsletters, reels, stories, blogs etc. All designed to get new customers to buy your crochet. But do they know that? Do they know what you want them to do when they see any of the content you create. Never assume, you must tell. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Busi…
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It's A Numbers Game When Selling Your Crochet Online
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When it comes to selling your crochet, it's all about the numbers of people you can get to come and look at what you offer. Even if you make 10 sales, you still need even more new people to come and see what you offer to then get more sales. The same 10 people that bought from you before, will not be the same 10 people who buy from you next, so whe…
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Getting New Eyes On Your Crochet Business
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We always need new eyes on our business, new people to admire and then buy our crochet. But how can we continually get new eyes on our crochet? There are 2 ways. Either you go and find those people, or they come and find you. Lets talk about them both and the pros and cons of each. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If …
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Batching Your Tasks - Productivity Tip
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Batching is one of my favourite ways to efficiently use my time and be more productive within my crochet business. Let me tell you how I use this system to manage my time and get all my business tasks done as efficiently as possible. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if…
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How Does Sponsorship Work?
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Finding a sponsor for your crochet business can be a great money maker and gives you some content to create to get those search engine hits. But how do you go about getting a sponsor and what will they expect in return? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would lea…
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Creating Your Own Crochet Podcast
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A crochet podcast may not be the first thing that comes to mind when deciding how to make money from your crochet. After all crochet is a very visual art. But a podcast can be a great way to find a new audience and bring you sales. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if y…
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Creating Your Own Crochet Membership
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Memberships and subscriptions add financial stability to your crochet business and gives you a rough idea of how much money you will have coming in each month. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to join our free Faceb…
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Offering Crochet Classes
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Teaching others how to crochet can be a very satisfying way to profit from your crochet. Whether in person or online, crochet classes can be a good income stream but give you a very real sense of satisfaction seeing others discovering the crochet craft. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I wo…
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Ads In Your Crochet Content
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Ads on your crochet content can be extremely profitable. Ads can be placed in Crochet blogs, YouTube Videos and podcasts and advertisers will pay more for the privilege the more readers/ watchers you have. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review…
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