Why Most Crafters Are Losing Money And How to Fix It

Your Income Has A Ceiling — Here Is Why

Your craft business made the same money this year as last year. That is not bad luck and it is not the economy. There are specific reasons why craft business income flatlines and most owners have no idea what they are. In this episode Leslie and Mike break down every reason your income has hit a ceiling and exactly what to do to break through it. In this episode you'll learn: * Why trying to do everything at once is stalling your income * How distraction is costing you more money than you realize * What happens when you bring the wrong people into your business * Why not investing in yourself is the most expensive decision you will ever make Grab the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook [https://thepartycrafter.com/products/ebook] at thepartycrafter.com — it walks you through the exact business framework we cover in this episode. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com [https://thepartycrafter.com/]— party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter [https://www.instagram.com/thepartycrafter/] New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike Frederick.

AI Is Not Your Problem — Here Is What Is

Everyone is pointing at AI. But AI is not what is threatening your creativity. Something else is happening inside craft businesses right now and most owners cannot see it because they are too busy looking in the wrong direction. In this episode Leslie and Mike get honest about what is actually destroying creativity in 2026 — and why the thing you are afraid of is not the enemy. In this episode you'll learn: * Why AI is not the threat to your creativity that people claim it is * What is actually destroying originality in the craft space right now * How comparison culture is quietly making your work look like everyone else's * How to protect your creative identity while still growing your business Grab the Craft Smarter With AI Ebook [https://thepartycrafter.com/products/craft-smarter-with-ai] at thepartycrafter.com — it walks you through exactly how to use AI tools to design better party decor faster. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com [https://thepartycrafter.com/]— party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter [https://www.instagram.com/thepartycrafter/] New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike Frederick.

Why Most Crafters Are Losing Money And How to Fix It

If your supply costs went up but your prices didn't — your margin is already gone. Most craft business owners are pricing from fear instead of math and it is quietly killing their profit. In this episode Leslie and Mike break down the exact pricing formula that protects your margin no matter what happens to your supply costs. In this episode you'll learn: * Why most crafters underprice without realizing it * The pricing formula that accounts for materials, labor, and profit * How to raise your prices without losing customers * The mindset shift that changes how you think about what your work is worth Grab the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook [https://thepartycrafter.com/products/ebook] it walks you through the exact pricing and business framework we talk about in this episode. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com [https://thepartycrafter.com/]— party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter [https://www.instagram.com/thepartycrafter/] New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike Frederick.

Your Craft Business Is One Supplier Away From Shutting Down

Most craft business owners don't think about their supply chain until it fails them. One store closes, one supplier runs out, and everything stops. That is not a risk you can afford to take. In this episode Leslie and Mike break down exactly how to build a supply chain that protects your business so you are never one closure away from losing everything. In this episode you'll learn: * Why single supplier dependency is the biggest hidden risk in your craft business * How to build a three source supply chain that keeps you running no matter what * Where to source materials when your go-to supplier disappears * How rising material costs should be changing your pricing right now Grab the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook [https://thepartycrafter.com/products/ebook] it walks you through the exact pricing and business framework we talk about in this episode. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com [https://thepartycrafter.com/]— party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter [https://www.instagram.com/thepartycrafter/] New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike Frederick.

Why Working with Family Could Be Your Worst Decision! (The Hard Truth)

In this episode of The Party Crafter Podcast, we take a candid look at the real impact of mixing business and family. We discuss: * The biggest advantages and risks of working with family * How business success can put personal relationships at risk * The importance of setting boundaries and defining roles * Whether maintaining a business is worth sacrificing a relationship * For many business owners, family plays a key role in success, but it can also create unnecessary stress. If you’re working with a spouse, sibling, or relative—or thinking about it—this episode will help you navigate the challenges while protecting both your business and your personal relationships. Listen now to gain valuable insights on balancing business and family the right way. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com [https://thepartycrafter.com/]— party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter [https://www.instagram.com/thepartycrafter/] New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike Frederick.