Ever wondered how to turn your handmade creations into a real business? In this episode of Mugs & Marketing, Ashley shares her experience selling handmade yoga mat keychains, while Alisha walks through what she's learned building her full-time pottery business.
We cover everything from choosing between Etsy and your own website to printing shipping labels, understanding sales tax, and avoiding some of the beginner mistakes we both made along the way.
Whether you're making pottery, jewelry, crochet, woodworking, candles, or any other handmade product, this episode will help you feel more confident about taking those first steps.
In This Episode
☕ Ashley's accidental yoga mat keychain business
☕ Why Etsy is a great place to start
☕ When it makes sense to build your own online shop
☕ Shipping labels, Pirate Ship, and USPS Click-N-Ship
☕ Product photography tips
☕ Wholesale orders: yes or no?
☕ Sales tax and business licenses (our experiences—not legal advice!)
☕ How to know if your hobby is becoming a real business
Resources Mentioned
📌 Ashley's Yoga Mat Keychain Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amlHtshW1Y8
📌 Pirate Ship
https://www.pirateship.com/
📌 USPS Click-N-Ship
https://www.usps.com/ship/welcome.htm
📌 Big Cartel
https://www.bigcartel.com/
📌 Digital Product Download
https://getdpd.com/
Favorite Takeaway
"You don't have to have everything figured out before you start."
Most creative businesses begin with curiosity, a simple idea, and learning as you go.
Connect With Us
Ashley
🌿 https://ashleyrosehagen.com
📷 @ashesyoga
Alisha
🏺 https://alishahagenart.com
📷 @alishahagenart
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