The Maker's Way

EP 28: Why we're giving away a $2000 grant for creatives and makers

00:30 Who we are and why we work together 8:06 Why we started the grant 16:26 Most common questions about the grant.  21:25 Why we ask an application fee 33:12 The judging process & the criteria we use to select the recipient 49:00 Free feedback calls for all applicants Apply for the grant here [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/creative-project-grant/] More information about the grant here [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUJUiIKknMN/] Past grant winners here [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUjlDfDkp0P/]

EP 27: Why I made $20K less last year

2:56 Why 2024 was my best year yet 5:08 Why I made $20K less in 2025 7:45 Business isn't linear 10:04 I struggle with online sales 13:07 Full breakdown of 2024 and 2025 sales numbers 20:24 How much of my revenue was expenses and taxes 24:09 Making double what I made at my last full time job FREE All-In-One Tracker [https://nicoleandshawna.myflodesk.com/complete-sales-tracker] How to Find Markets that Guarantee Profit [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/market-match/?coupon=SELLOUT25] The Formula for Consistent $1000 Markets [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/consistent-1000-markets/?coupon=1000MARKETS] NEW - The Maker's Pricing Bible [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/the-makers-pricing-bible/?coupon=SAVE150]

EP 26: What's in my market bag? (my market essentials!)

This episode I chat through my market bag and everything I always have with me at markets. How I light up my market booth at night (+ some options for battery packs and power) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lYznfRaCMz1mYvACcBQG7xFkVKrPg6LIVySg3r2VT0g/edit?usp=sharing] My Amazon storefront where I buy lots of my tools and supplies [https://www.amazon.ca/shop/shawnamariemurphy]

EP 25: This controversial market booth tip will help you make more sales

01:39 Do not use items like this is your display booth 05:16 People need to know what you're selling within 2 seconds 8:42 Why you want people to touch & pick up your items 12:15 Displaying items like this increases the chances of a sale 16:55 Tuning into these unconscious shopper habits will grow your sales Double your market sales with these Display Booth Secrets [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/display-booth-secrets/?coupon=SELLOUT25] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shawnamariemurphy/?hl=en]

EP 24: Stop making "whatever you feel like" and you'll make more $$

00:00 Introduction my journey 02:06 Why picking a focus matters 07:04 Why NOT picking a focus will cost you 11:56 Finding your niche: a personal story 17:10 Why listening to your customers matters 24:32 Balancing passion and customer demand Make What You Love & Make Profit [https://nicoleandshawna.thrivecart.com/make-what-you-love/?coupon=LOVE25] (I made $70K selling at markets last year following this strategy)