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WWJ15: 5 Massive Mind Alterations for Would-Be Woodworking Business Owners

by Adam

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Hobbyists don’t run woodworking businesses.

The hardest part about transitioning from woodworking enthusist to woodworking entreprenuer is the mindset shift from hobbyist to professional. It’s difficult to really grasp the change in thinking that has to occur in order to be successful, and for some, it’s downright scary.

But this shift is essential and it’s entirely possible if you decide it’s worth the time.

5 Massive Mindset Shifts for Would-Be Woodworking Business Owners

Marketing is your new favorite.
The web is your personal gallery and showroom.
Design is more important than your handplane.
Numbers are more fun to read than woodworking magazines.
Your ears must grow bigger than your eyes.

Plus two BONUS tips for even greater success.

If you’re ready to apply these mind shifts into serious action, then grab your copy of the Woodworking CAN Pay Your Bills E-course today.

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Amazing background music composed by Dereck at Lostwars.

WWJ14: Geronimo – And Other Words You Yell When You Jump

by Adam

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Are you ready to leap into full time woodworking?

How do you know when it’s time? Is there a way to minimize the risk, so you don’t lose everything in the process? How can you tell when it’s not time to jump?

These questions are no doubt consuming your thoughts as you examine your desire to make a living with woodworking. Diving into a full time pursuit can be a very satisfying move, as long as you do the right kind of prep work ahead of time.

Today’s episode gives you six essential elements that I wish I would have had in place when I jumped in head first. These will no doubt help you know when to make the transition, as well as help eliminate the risk of jumping too soon.

Resources from today’s episode:

Tyler Trevooren’s Free Guide: Take This Job and Shove It

Pam Slim’s amazing bestseller: Escape From Cubicle Nation (Yes, this is an affiliate link. I want a cup of coffee from you clicking on it and buying the book.)

Transcript from the last #woodchat.

Want to get the essentials to building your own woodworking business?

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Amazing background music composed by Dereck at Lostwars.

WWJ13: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Work Online With John T. Unger

by Adam

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What’s the secret to selling high end work from your website?

John T. Unger knows.

It’s easier than ever to take your work to the Internet and sell online. Sites like Etsy, Artfire, and others have created virtual marketplaces and environments for buyers and sellers to connect.

But these places tend to be over saturated, thereby crippling your chances of standing out from the crowd.

So what’s the best option when it comes to selling your work online and make a good living at it?

John’s made a serious living selling his high end artisanal firebowls, with the majority of his sales coming from his site.

Join us as he reveals the secrets that turn a website into a virtual selling machine, and exposes some of the hidden dangers of using third party sites to try to sell your work online. He also gives you a sneak peak into a revolutionary new solution that will literally change the landscape of e-commerce.

From the basics of online sales to the overlooked techniques of true success, John T. Unger lays it all out there in this incredibly value-packed two part episode. (He even teaches you a valuable lesson involving recycled artistic spanking paddles)

By the way, this episode is NSFW as John and I tend to always have a great time talking.

Resources in this episode:

Cartfair (sign up for the early notification list)

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Amazing background music composed by Dereck at Lostwars.

WWJ12: Is Your Wood Selection Keeping You Poor?

by Adam

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WWJ15: 5 Massive Mind Alterations for Would-Be Woodworking Business Owners

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WWJ12: Is Your Wood Selection Keeping You Poor?

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