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  • Podcast Episode 17 - Supreme Court hears challenges to Section 230. And 2 Steps to Selling Merch in 2023

    by Scott Chervitz
    Let’s begin with the Business for Makers News Desk As always, we start with lumber pricing Tradingeconomics.com reports Lumber futures are trading...

  • Episode 16 Transcript

    by Scott Chervitz
    Let’s begin with the Business for Makers News Desk As always, we start with lumber pricing Chicago lumber futures crossed above the $500 per thousa...

  • What is a Brand Voice?

    by Scott Chervitz
    So, What is a Brand Voice? In preparing for Sawdust Talk recently with Dave from Deadknot Woodworks, I was reviewing his captions, which I think w...

  • Why did I introduce CA Glue?

    by Scott Chervitz
    Why did I introduce CA Glue? Like you, I probably have enough going on.  Most likely, way too much..  Yet here I am, adding more. So a little behi...

  • 5 Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

    by Scott Chervitz
    After over 30 years in business, I have learned many lessons about business, sometimes the hard way. There’s a side of the story of business you d...

  • One sentence to grow your maker hobby into a business

    by Scott Chervitz
    Ok, yes it takes more than 1 sentence to grow your hobby into a business.  But there is one sentence that’s critical.  But before we jump into i...

  • Q4 Success Checklist - Maker’s Business Guide to the Holiday Season

    by Scott Chervitz
    4th Quarter and Holiday Season success for makers is the result of careful planning, inventory production, and strong marketing.  If you can’t com...

  • 5 Valuable Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

    by Scott Chervitz
    After over 30 years in business, I have learned many lessons about business, sometimes the hard way. There’s a side of the story of business you d...

  • My Posts Were Missing This Key Ingredient. Yours are too!

    by Scott Chervitz
    If I had to pick, I would say my favorite part of creating a social media post is the visuals. Be it a photo, a graphic, a carousel, or a video, c...

  • Woodworking Guide to Safety and First Aid

    by Scott Chervitz
    Any discussion among woodworkers inevitably turns to injuries and battle scars, what went wrong, and how it could have been avoided. The lessons ...

  • Create the Perfect Unboxing Experience

    by Scott Chervitz
    You spend hours or even days crafting your products. Your precious free time is used developing engaging social media posts, sending insightful e...

  • 30+ Craft Show Essentials

    by Scott Chervitz
    It’s that time of year again: plants are starting to bloom, shop doors are open to let in the breeze, and woodworkers are gearing up for craft sho...