One of the cool parts about writing this blog is that I sometimes get invited to events at major craft institutions, both new and old. Last week, it was a party at Etsy. And some of you may recall that in February, I was invited to speak to the American Craft Council board. While I’m [...]
Posting may be kind of light here over the next few weeks as I’ve got a lot going on with my jewelry business. (I can’t believe NY Gift is less than three weeks away!) But I thought I’d share with you some of the things I’m working on this week, to give you a little [...]
Recently I posed this question to one of my mailing lists: What’s keeping you from pitching the press? So many makers know they should be pitching the press, but something is holding them back. While many people site lack of knowledge* as a primary reason, another one that I hear frequently is the fear of [...]
Yesterday, I did a 66 mile bike ride. It’s the longest (and by far the most challenging) ride I’ve ever done. When I finished the ride, I really felt like I had pushed myself beyond my limits. For me, this is one of the most appealing parts of exercise in general, and cycling in particular. [...]
A few months ago I started working with an amazing nutritionist. As a result, I’ve adopted an entirely new way of eating (I refuse to use the word diet) where I’ve given up processed foods and refined sugars. No cheese, no milk, no white flour, no white sugar. When people learn about my new eating [...]
A guest post by Tara Gentile, creator of the digital coaching program, The Art of Action. Stay tuned after the post for a special offer! We all wish we had more time for building & growing our businesses. Whether you’re a mom, a moonlighter, or a full-time entrepreneur, there’s always something else on the “to [...]
On last week’s post on creating niche products, I got several comments from people who felt they just could not limit themselves to one material or idea. “I’m creative, I just have too many ideas to focus on one thing!” There is nothing wrong with being creative and having a lot of ideas. In fact, [...]
Today I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Tara Gentile on a topic that seems to be coming up a lot lately – moving beyond perfectionism. When it comes to making a profit, perfection generally doesn’t get you more dollars in your bank account. Quality counts but perfection is overrated. What counts is execution. [...]
I’ve been asked to speak at the annual board dinner for the American Craft Council in a few weeks about the DIY movement. Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m not a fan of labels, but I am excited for the opportunity to talk with the ACC board about the needs of the [...]
While I wrap things up at the New York Gift Fair today, I’m excited to share this guest post from Regina Morrison of Acute Designs. A little over a year ago, I was stuck in a mind numbing job and needed a creative outlet so I started a small handmade accessories business. I initially thought [...]
Megan Auman is a designer, maker, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for great design and sustainable business. Her eponymous jewelry line is sold in stores across the US and online. In 2009, Megan founded Crafting an MBA to help designers and makers develop their business skills. In 2011, the site name was changed to Designing an MBA.
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