32-Trust
And now for a little story....

And now for a little story....
Longer than usual episode because there are a lot of details to cover.
Keeping your sense of self worth intact in the face of early slow sales is one of the toughest things. Here are some tactics.
The edge is where the meaningful contributions to the community are.
Controlling the means of production is one of the strengths of a land-based business
How do you feel good about your work when, as a craftsperson, you know that some is better than others?
No, not that kind of double counting!
Social media metrics makes it easy to focus on the wrong things. But in the end, a community is what is going to support you when you need them.
The psychology of free vs. on sale
It's popular opinion that to succeed at something you need to go all in. I'm here to tell you that's not necessarily true.
No one is going to give it to you. (Except me, right here.)
Doing one thing is not enough. Instead, you need to realize the needs of your current customers and address those
There are three basic ways to earn money as a craftsperson. You should probably figure out all three.
Short episode today guys.
You don't need to be the best. You just need to be pretty good at a unique combination of things.
A little pep talk for people feeling out of their depth
Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves don't serve us.
We usually start projects with high standards and expectations. Here, I argue that it is crucial to lower these.
Get off your butt and do that thing you tell yourself you will do in six months. Right now.
There is time. There is always time. The question is, are you willing to do what it takes?
How deliberate practice can help you lean into your thing and really improve.
Thoughts on the value of creating a community through engagement rather than focusing on the metrics
Despite a cold and my dog going nuts at the end, I managed to hold it together on this one...
If you are like me, you cringe at the thought of them. But they are surprisingly important to your business.
Lately I've been shifting my time and attention from entertainment to education, consuming podcasts and books that help me grow towards my goals.
Why I changed my handle to be my name and why I think that's important.
My tips on taking decent photographs of products, in this instance the wooden spoons that I carve.
The shift from doing your thing some of the time to doing it most of the time is a delicate transition.
Boy I really ended up in a different place with this than what I thought. A great example of how the act of doing something leads you to uncharted territory.
The philosophy and strategy of sharing all your best stuff.