So You Know Your Craft… But Do You Know Your Business?

Let’s talk about that moment.

You finally decide to start selling your handmade goods. The compliments from friends and family turn into Cash App transactions and vendor tables. You’re excited, nervous, and maybe even googling “how to sell crafts online” at 1AM while your Cricut is still humming in the background.

You know your craft. You’ve got that part down.

But then something happens…

You realize there’s a whole other side to this.

Pricing.
Marketing.
Shipping.
Taxes.
Customer service.
Instagram algorithms (whew).

That’s when it hits: this isn’t just about making cute things anymore—this is about running a business. And nobody really warns you about that part.  And if you are anything like me, you did not go to school for this.

Most of us start with a love for creating. We fall in love with the process—glitter on our fingers, ideas scribbled on sticky notes, the joy of seeing something go from a blank to a beauty. But the business side? That part can feel like trying to learn a new language… while juggling rhinestones and Shopify tabs.

But here’s the thing: just because you don’t yet know business, doesn’t mean you can’t learn it.  Business is a skill just like crafting. It’s learnable. It’s doable. And it can feel just as creative and fulfilling when you approach it with the right mindset—and the right support.

I always say this: your creativity is the spark, but structure is the fire that keeps it going.

You don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t have to know everything today.
You just have to be willing to learn.

So if you’re in that “I know my craft, but I’m still learning my business” season—you’re not behind. You’re building. You’re becoming.

And I see you. 🫶🏽

Each month, we host affordable, low-cost roundtables that include a mini workshop and opportunities to share, ask questions and network.  Check out our upcoming events.