There are hobbies, and there are jobs; there are things we do for fun, and things we do to earn a living.
My simple goal is to convince you otherwise. Whether you are a writer, a painter, a musician, a woodworker, a baker, a jewelry artist, a metalsmith, a leatherworker, a potter, a tailer, or any other type of creative… you can transform your artistic passion into real money.
This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. This is probably not even a get-rich-slow scheme. What you are reading is the beginning of a gradual, effortful, and immensely rewarding journey that will teach you how to make money while doing what you love. Becoming a Handmade Hustler involves learning a set of skills to market and sell what you love to create. I will teach you what I have learned through my own failures (and occasional successes). This blog – and the community of artisans who contribute to it – will empower you to see your craft as the start of a potential business. At each step of the way, this blog will guide you through developing an online presence, marketing and advertising, accepting orders, excelling at customer service, establishing (and protecting) your brand, and growing into a full-time business.
You have the passion for creating. This contents of this blog will help you to get your passion out into the [digital] world.
Welcome aboard!