Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time ma ...
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The Crochet Business School Podcast : Tips To Make Money From Your Crochet
Kelly Thomas | Coach For Crochet Selling, Get Your Crochet Found In Searches And Designing Your Own Crochet Patterns
Crochet Business School is all about how you can use your crochet skills to create a business that will give you the income you need to live the lifestyle you deserve. I'm here to help you to build a successful and profitable crochet business. Join me, Kelly Thomas as I give you tips advice, and explore all the options on how you can profit from your crochet while having the freedom to work when you choose.
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Is Crochet Profitable in a Crowded Marketplace? How to Stand Out
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22:14If you've ever found yourself scrolling through the labyrinth of crochet shops on Etsy, you might have wondered, "Is crochet profitable in this crowded marketplace?" The sheer volume of competition might make you feel like a single drop in a vast ocean. But here's the good news: the crowded marketplace isn't the problem. The problem is blending in.…
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Are You Avoiding The Task At Hand?
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18:07Crochet businesses take work, and at times our to-do lists can feel completely overwhelming. We may know exactly what we need to do, but we find ourselves avoiding getting things done simply because of the sheer size of our to-do lists. Our brains simply become overloaded by trying to process the number of things we can do and you can get lost in t…
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An Implementation Plan for the Overwhelmed Crochet Business Owner
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15:07In the dynamic world of crochet business, entrepreneurs are often faced with the challenge of managing an overwhelming influx of information and responsibilities. Whether it's absorbing valuable insights from the latest Crochet Business Summit, diving into a new course, or juggling the various facets of life and business, the feeling of being stret…
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Do You Focus On The One Bad Egg?
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17:24Are you focusing on the bad egg out of a full dozen? It happens, especially when it comes to comments on social media or reviews we receive. We can have 100 positive comments or 5 star reviews, but we end up with that 1 bad one spinning around our heads. The one bad egg spoils the entire batch and we begin to think that they must be right and every…
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Are You Showing You Value Your Crochet?
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18:19Do you value your crochet? That might seem like a strange question at first glance - of course you value it since you’re making a business out of it. But are you proving that you value your crochet to your audience? We often go to lengths to justify our prices, we use minimising words like “just” to describe what we’re making and when we’re describ…
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Celebrating Our Crochet Business Summit Success Stories
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28:02If you're in the crochet business world or thinking about stepping into this creative industry, you're in for a treat! The Crochet Business Summit is back this year, and it's here to revolutionize the way you look at your handmade business. Today we're reminiscing about our Crochet Business Summit success stories from previous years—fun-filled mome…
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We can get so frustrated with the lack of results in our crochet business that we feel like packing it all in and quitting. But before you do that, lets talk about why. Why do you want to quit, why aren't things working out. Lets talk about what you can do to turn things around. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you…
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How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Crochet Business
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29:24Why do we self-sabotage? Whether it’s fear of success, fear of judgment, or just the classic excuse of "life happened," we often get in our own way when trying to grow our crochet business. In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden reasons behind self-sabotage, how to recognize when you're doing it, and—most importantly—how to break free from the c…
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Creating A Work Life Balance
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15:45A good work life balance is necessary thing for us prevent exhaustion, burn out and to keep up with the rest of our lives and commitments. But how do we strike that balance when there is just so much to get done in your crochet business. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate i…
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Making Your Videos Do The Work
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15:39Making videos for your crochet business offers a great opportunity. Not only can they be great business builders, but you can use them to create even more content to promote your crochet. Lets talk about how to make your videos work their hardest for you. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I …
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Crochet Craft Fair Ideas for Spring: 5 Essential Tips for Sellers
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22:16If you sell crochet items at markets, you know that selling at spring craft fairs is a totally different world than selling at fall or Christmas markets. Today, we're going to talk about the difference, what I wish I had known before doing my first spring market, and some crochet craft fair ideas for you to make your markets as profitable as possib…
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The Biggest Block To Your Success
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14:34Sometimes it feels like no matter what we do, nothing works. We keep plodding on with our Crochet Business hoping that something will change or that you'll come across the secret to success that will change out fortunes. But I know what is really blocking your success. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are lovin…
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How to Make Money with Crochet Without Losing Your Passion
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25:38When you're passionate about crochet, running a crochet business may sound like a dream. But it can also be tough, and not everyone is cut out for it. If you try to monetize your passion without understanding what it takes to start a business, you can quickly erode the joy that crochet brings you. I'll give you a few questions to ask yourself to de…
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Pets And Your Crochet Business
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12:58Our pets are part of our families, but when you are selling the crochet that you make we need to think about how our furry companions affect our business. In this episode of the Crochet Business School Podcast I'm talking about what you need to think about when it comes to your crochet business and selling what you make. Thank you for listening to …
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How to Build a Resilient Crochet Business for an Uncertain Future
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17:48Potential platform bans, algorithm changes, accounts and shops being shut down, suppliers going out of business, and more ... If you are overwhelmed with the things happening in the crochet industry that are outside of your control, stick around. Learn how to build a resilient crochet business that will weather uncertainties in the ever-changing on…
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Do I Have Enough Time For A Crochet Business?
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17:07Crochet businesses need time. How much time depends on how you plan to profit from your crochet, but you should be aware of how much time it's going to need before you commit. So how much time does your crochet business need you to devote to it every week? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I…
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Crochet Business Branding Strategy: Build an Unforgettable Brand
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35:25Are you unintentionally driving away dream customers and creating a forgettable crochet business brand? Let's talk about how to create a crochet business branding strategy that stops repelling customers and resonates with the people that you want to be working with and people you want to be selling to. 🌟 Ready to transform your crochet business? Ch…
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Isn't Affiliate Marketing Too Salesy?
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14:10Affiliate marketing is a great way to bring in some extra cash to your crochet business but posting affiliate links is often seen as too pushy and salesy. But it doesn't have to be. Lets talk how to do it properly so it benefits both you and your audience. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I…
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Top 8 Latest Crochet Business Trends: Predictions for 2025
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42:59The crochet industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead of the latest crochet business trends is key for success! In this episode, we dive into the Top 8 Crochet Market Predictions for 2025, covering everything from the decline of in-person sales to the rise of faceless brands and the growing importance of community. Whether you're a crochet de…
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It's Just Crochet And Sell Right?
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13:24When you're just getting started selling your crochet, it sounds like such a simple thing to achieve. You just crochet something and post it on social media and it sells right? Well no. Unfortunately it's just not that simple. In this episode I'm talking about why and what is truly involved in getting your own crochet business started. Thank you fo…
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How to Make Serious Money from Crochet: Secrets to Earn $10K+ A Month
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40:33Is it possible to make a full-time income from crochet? I keep hearing this question from stay-at-home moms, people who long to leave their corporate jobs, and others wondering if they can make a sustainable income from a crochet business. I want to tell you that it is possible! I personally know many crochet designers making $100,000 in gross reve…
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How is 2025 looking for you?
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15:34It's a brand new year which means it's time to start making plans for what you want to achieve in your crochet business in 2025. Planning ahead not only helps you to know what new products you need to make but it helps bring you more consistency in how you show up to your audience which brings in more sales. Listen in to this episode as I tell you …
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Unveiling the Dark Side of the Crochet Community: Overcoming Online Bullying
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32:28It seems that there is increasing toxicity happening in the crochet community. In this episode, we're going counteract that trend. I'll share what to do about online bullying in the crochet business community. I'll share my best tips for overcoming toxicity and cultivating a healthy crochet business environment—one that supports one another's growt…
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Help! My Crochet Feels Invisible!
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16:35Do you ever feel like no matter how often you post on social media, no matter how many videos you make, or blogs you write or Pinterest Pins that you pin. Do you feel like no one sees you showing off your amazing crochet? What can you do about it? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would ap…
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Crochet Pattern Copyright: The Real Deal with Gordon Firemark
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47:26Can you copyright a crochet pattern? Is it cool if you rewrite someone else's pattern and distribute it to your friends? And as a designer, how can you ensure that your hard work is protected from infringement? In this episode, we're going to be talking about all of those things and more with our guest, Gordon Firemark. So if you want to learn more…
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Planning Your Crochet Year By Occasions
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13:14Planning your crochet business year in advance helps to keep your business organised, gives it structure and this in turns make your crochet business more profitable. There are many ways to plan your year in your crochet business, but lets talk about doing it around the big occasions of the year. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business Scho…
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Crochet Copyright Law: The Myths, The Truth, and Advice for When Things go Sideways
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53:14Is it possible that you, as a professional crocheter or crochet designer, are breaking the law without even knowing it? Are you taking risks for your financial well-being, for your mental well-being, and for your reputational well-being, by doing some things that you may not realize are not right? In this episode, we'll talk about crochet copyright…
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Becoming A Crochet Content Creator
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16:47If you are looking to take a step back from selling the crochet that you make but you still very much want to keep your crochet business running, what are your options? Writing crochet patterns is not for everyone, but becoming a crochet content creator may suit you instead. So what is a crochet content creator and what does that involve and how do…
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Essential Crochet Business Tools: Must-Haves for Success
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19:16Building a crochet business doesn't have to be overwhelming. It doesn't have to be expensive. Today, we're talking about building a profitable crochet business and focusing on the essential crochet business tools that you need to get started. Grab a hook and a WIP and listen in for actionable, bite-sized crochet business tips. Get your FREE Social …
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Finding Balance With Your Creative Urges
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13:21You have a creative mind, you have so many ideas whirling inside your brain that you want to start crocheting immediately. But unfortunately your business needs you to control that urge so that 1. You get things finished and out for sale and 2. What you offer will always fit your niche. Lets talk about how you can balance your creative urges with y…
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The Loneliness Of Running Your Own Crochet Business
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16:02There are lots of benefits to running your own crochet business: Flexible hours No commute Take time off when you want Be able to prioritise your families needs But there are down sides too. Loneliness and feeling isolated is one of them. But that doesn't mean there is nothing you can do about it, after all forewarned is forearmed. Thank you for li…
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12 Proven Crochet Business Insights for Lasting Success
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33:11As we approach 11 years in the crochet business world with Made with a Twist and Crochetpreneur, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of crocheters turn their passion into profitable ventures. Today, I’m sharing some valuable behind-the-scenes secrets—crochet business ideas that will help you build a successful crochet business of your own. …
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What Is Your Crochet Story?
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14:04Stories are a very powerful selling tool for your crochet. Stories help you to connect with your audience, they build emotional connections and create the urge to buy from you because they fell in love with the story behind your crochet. In this episode we're talking about how to choose which stories to tell and how to harness their power to profit…
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