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Hello!! My name is Brad. I live in ar and im disable and am getting in to woodworking, or more specifically bowl making as a way to keep my self busy and to supplement my income! I got a lot of good info from one of ur videos but i have one question. Im ot good at determining the worth of my products!! Do u have any advice in pricing ur products?
Hi Matt from Coachella CA. I'm glade I saw your video. The advice you give is outstanding. I have to be honest. I don't sell over the internet as I took a different route. I started wood work just over three years ago making small items for my home. Like you said in your video, I was sending before and after photos to family and friends. Request from family and their coworkers started to come in. I freaked out! That's how I got my start. About two years ago I made the decision to sell. Like most of your subscribers I work a full time job and have very little money. Like the great advice in your video, make a plan. So I contacted two local irrigation companies that discard so much wood. I get more than thirty 4x4x8 per week. At $11 each. Do the math. Add free 2x4 and ply wood. I also contacted realtors and companies that flip houses in my area. Accent walls, barn doors request never stop. They also request barn style dining tables and coffee tables for staging or as a gift for the new home owners. Like the great advice in your video. Be divers. I bought a small welding machine and started to sell metal barn doors. I started making wood tables with metal legs, frames or metal added to the project. Thank you for the great advice.
Hi Matt! Old retired guy here. I’ve renovated many properties over the years and have some building skills. I think you’ve inspired me to make and sell woodworking projects. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to produce these videos. I appreciate your easy going attitude and willingness to share ideas! Big fan here!
Steve Ramsey said just what you did on trends or idea's... He goes to antiques shops, flee markets, yard sales ect... Your down to earth with no BS just like Steve.... Keep up the Good Work!!!!
I really appreciate the video. You have given more information in 16:46 minutes than I’ve been able to gather in weeks, maybe months of watching TH-cam videos. Please keep up the good work.
Mr matt, I have been watching you for awhile now and I like your sense of humor and you have a lot of good tips and tricks for wood working, I am like you when you started, I only have a miter saw and a circular saw, heck I don't even have a place to do wood working but, I hope and pray some day I will and like you I believe God will help me do this, thank you for all your inspiration, you are a blessing from heaven
I would very much love to see a video on marketing on Etsy. I just got a 44 ft circular sawmill and am setting up a wood shop to build my own products for sale. Your video was the first I found when looking at marketing wood products. Subbed. I will be watching your videos. Thanks.
By far my favorite TH-cam channel. The only downside is I probably watch more than I should while at work! Best part, if I get fired for said downside, I can do start my new dream full time job, woodworking!
I’m trying to start my own wood working business, and watching this video is so motivating!! I loved it and will keep watching. I’m excited to see what’s next!
I have a lot of wood working tools would love to do that part time and eventually do it full time I will be able to retire from my job in 4 years. I love making things out of wood and would love to be able to make a decent living doing it. God bless you and your family
Thank you for being honest and transparent. I have always flirted with the idea of selling on etsy. I have never seen anyone show their breakdown of etsy. You are helping a lot of people earn money for their family. I sell a ton of wood working in North West Arkansas. Glad to see a brother in Arkansas helping people out! That's what we do!
Getting a lil nervous ready to start selling a couple items. Servers people keep asking me about console table or coffee bar. I’ll be trying that this week.pray for me. Thanks 🙏🏽
Hi, Matt! I'm a hazardous materials tank truck driver in Toledo, Ohio, who has had enough of the craziness on the roadways & looking to get out of trucking and into woodworking. You have given me great inspiration where family and friends have really been negative and doubtful I can do it. I am 60, but still have desire to be my own boss, but they do shake the heck out of my confidence in myself. I am Building a small shop in our garage at our rented house, so I am very limited from the start. Just want to tell you "thank you" for the morale booster. I really need it. I have already gotten about 75% done with the storage chest from plans from you, ( for my 91 year old mother who still quilts, drives, and just keeps on staying busy!) and have a couple more plans, stove covers, safer crosscut sled, etc. Please keep the build videos coming & keep up the great work! And congratulations to Mrs. 731 on her upcoming retirement from teaching! Thanks again.
Matt, your videos are the best! For the last year I've been watching every one of your videos, some several times, you've helped me do a life long desire and that is woodworking. You give such great advice and awesome projects, many of which I have made. Keep doing great videos, I've learned a lot from your videos and for that I want to say THANK YOU!!!.
Over the lockdown, I discovered a passion for woodworking. People have been telling me to sell my projects, and given that I'm getting married soon, I could use the extra money, haha. I have to say, that your videos are extremely helpful for someone just starting out. Thanks so much for doing them.
I am a recent subscriber and I love your videos. You are down to earth, honest, and I appreciate the time and effort you are putting in to share what you've learned. I'd love to see a video on how you set up your Etsy store.
Matt, i just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your videos and insights. I have been searching for a way off the road (trucker) for years now, and your videos have been very helpful. I have always loved woodworking but very little training. God has blessed me with a broken elbow to get me off the road for a while to set up my basement so i can start working the plan. Looking forward to future videos and just wanted to reach out. I can tell from your frequent attire you will understand the meaning of this statement…I appreciate you and pray God will bless you and your family with much happiness and success.
I have built quite a few items around the house for my wife. It's currently a hobby that that I quite enjoy, and have gotten fairly good at. I've had multiple people tell me that I should start selling this stuff. Watching this video (as well as a few others of yours) has definitely helped give me more confidence in making the leap. I really appreciate all the tips. If I do decide to start selling things, I will be employing several of your tips in my business strategy.
Love what your doing, this video solidified how i have been doing business with wood working. I was questioning if i was doing things in a good manner and this video helped so much, also all your videos on builds is awesome, thank you from a veteran, your videos have helped me a lot and sparked a lot of ideas!
Thrilled to have found your channel, just as my husband and I are starting a woodworking business. You've given us a lot of hope with all these tips. Thanks very much
Thank you for great information that I can pass on to my husband! This is the first video that ive came across that addresses our issues! My husband works full time night shift he sleeps a few hours and gets up and builds then goes back to work night shift, same circle everyday. His dream is to be able to sell enough projects to be able to buy more tools and make woodworking a business fulltime. I will share this video with him. Thank you
I just started watching this guy in the last 2 weeks or so, got into wood working as a hobby as a kid with my grandad and now wanna turn it into a business, I would love to see a how to sell your items on etsy because that's definitely a route I'd want to go for some smaller items
Hi, I have a confession, when your video popped up as a TH-cam recommendation, I thought nah, not for me, white dude, skin head with an accent like yours, how prejudice or unconscious bias we can all be, I'm so glad I watched your video and have gone on to watch the rest. You give some of the best relatable tips and advise I have ever come across on TH-cam. I just wanted to say thanks, and please keep up the good work.
I really do appreciate you taking the time to post this video. Recently started finding more things to make than just end tables and I’m loving it! So now, naturally, I need to market the items to generate sales. Thank you. Also, I really do appreciate your video on woodwork finishing.
So glad you put this together, I love hearing all the helpful info and how these things have worked in growing your business. I give this video a 👊👊👊👊👊 out 5 virtual fist bumps! You da Man Matt, thanks again for all you do.....stay safe (I really like and want the shirt in your opening scene 😃)
Love, love, love your shirt! And your videos. Thanks for the help, most woodworkers don't want to share their pricing. All of us out there appreciate it.
I’ve watched several of your videos and came away educated. I got bored at some of the campgrounds while traveling around in our motorhome, so I made room in our storage bay for a miter saw and a contractor table saw and a few hand tools and I started making flags🇺🇸 I donated a few to the campgrounds and I sold most of the flags to the people camping at the campgrounds. Just making flags I made enough money to pay for the miter saw and the contractor table saw. We built a new house and I am setting up my garage as a small wood shop. I have already made four flags one hallway entry table and a blanket ladder and a dog ramp for our dog to get up onto the couch and I built a Queen size platform bed with an extra large headboard with Black pipe Edison lighting came out great...just stuff for the house right now but stuff I can sell later on. That’s my Plan. Thanks for the inspiring videos.🙏😊
I'd also be interested in hearing your thoughts on using social media to promote your business. Do you have a business Facebook page? Do you make random posts showing "baby steps" of your progress? Does your TH-cam channel help you sell things by getting your name out there?
I'm just starting out with my Wood working hobby/Part-time business. I'm also trying to build my TH-cam Channel in the process. I really appreciate this video, it has a lot of great information.
Awesome video, thank you!!! Yes I would love to see how Etsy works for you, like to see some good tips on that topic. Another topic is when as a new woodworker is it time to open an actual LLC ?
Thank you for the tips . I was laid off in March and have been trying to build my woodworking/cnc business and have been struggling with marketing and selling my items.
Thanks Matt for these inspirational videos. As a part-time hobbyist, I’ve made multiple projects for friends and family, but never for sale. This advice will definitely propel me to the next level in my wood working small business. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your videos. i plan to retire in about a year and i plan to do my woodworking to suppliment my SS i have spent the last 2 years buying equipment and tools and honing my skills. building a shop now to work in. again thank you for your advice.
Your a solid guy homie. I've framed houses, residential, commercial and custom for over 20 years in Arizona. The heat got to much for me so now I've started getting wood from pallets an got a mitre saw (Delta Cruzer 12" to be exact) an I just wanna say thank you for sharing some of your much needed knowledge as this is all brand new to me, well the selling part anyways. I subscribed.
A lot of good things in this video. Its gave me ideas. I say watch this video at least a couple of times and take notes. I know i did. You showing a progress of something your building to a customer was something I did a week ago and the customer loved it.
Thanks for the tips, Matt. I started selling on FB Marketplace a couple of months ago and can't believe the amount of sales I've gotten. There are two things I've found that are KEY to success and you mentioned them. Great pictures are VITAL to getting responses. Staged items and good lighting are ways to get those. The other thing is boosting a Facebook Marketplace ad. I've boosted for as little as $3 and noticed increased responses. The number one piece of advice is (besides building good products) is to conquer the fear of posting for the first time. That mental battle is real, but it gets easier once you get past it. Your tips will definitely help people out! I'd be interested in learning more about Etsy, too. Thanks!
Thank you for this. Not often I see someone open up and show exactly how they are selling their items. I've put several items (34) on Etsy and have not had any bites in the first 3 months of being on their site. You've given me hope. I greatly appreciate your posts !
I love your videos. They were so instructional and you’re down to earth so they’re easy to watch and learn from. I’m about 400 days until retirement and starting to clear up my back garage so I can get building. Thank you much!
Thank you 731 for putting this out. I have been in the wood working hobby for about 8 years now. I have been wanting to leave my traditional job and see if I can make woodworking work for my family and myself. Seeing your confidence and success has given me confidence to try and see what I can make happen. I know its not easy and always something more to learn. Keep doing what your doing. To your continued success!
Right now I'm struggling, real bad don't even have 4 walls around me or a door for my living space. I could fix this with the money I got but if not have much left I have done construction, I made a beautiful Alaskan style dog house. I wanna try my shot at doing woodworking in my small town and I think it will go well here. We got roughly 4,800 people in town and nearest place with decent furniture is an hour away, so my hope is to help people here and help myself as well. Very excited to get started and tomorrow I am beginning thanks for all these videos man.
I really appreciate your honesty and knowledge that you share. Please keep up the great work that you're doing, I'm really am getting inspired by your videos, and your great advice. I hoping to go full time wood working in about 3 years. Thanks a million!
I have been thinking of starting a home business part time also been doing woodwork for 30 plus years, I already do decks, pergolas and outside project for side money. As I get older inside the garage cool and dry, more time at home is important the heat here in the south!!! I appreciate the advice I will definitely use the tips when I get started. Thanks
Excellent business advice 💕👍🏽 I work with a business coach and it’s made a huge difference to my business 👍🏽 I grew a lot faster than I was prepared for so her guidance helped sort me out.
another great info loaded video. Thanks Matt. By the way, all my dad's people are up in the Evening Shade, Cave City area. Had an aunt and uncle with a chicken farm outside Hot Springs. Used to go on vacation there every summer when I was a kid. Love Arkanasas. Last time I was there was on my way to Viet Nam. Miss it. May God always be with you sir, you do a fine job and service.
Just starting my own journey into creating my own woodworking business over here in the UK, Just wanted to say how much your videos have been helping me! keep up the good work!
You are totally awesome! I want to start off building in my off season and then go more full time over time. Been building since I was 15. Now 52 and have a decent tool collection and pay attention to accuracy and calibrating. Thanks for the motivation! I'll be spending a lot of time on you site!
Thanks! This was an excellent video!! I just found you and subscribed to your channel. I am already doing some of the things you suggested. Rather than sending photos of the progress on a customer's piece, I make daily progress videos. I prep the videos for my TH-cam channel, mark them as unlisted. Next, I send my customer the link to the video of the day. When the project is finished, I start setting all of the videos to release, one per day, until all videos of the project have been posted. That way my customers get to see all of their product's videos before the public sees the first video. I have had very good response from my customers, many of them thanking me for their progress reports!! Thanks again, Frank Jenkins, Pops Custom Signs, LLC.
Love your generous, down to earth, simple explanations that help the likes of me (new to this world) understand projects and selling strategies. I have only recently discovered you here and have not seen all of your content yet, so apologies if you've already covered this. You mentioned in this video that you would consider doing an Etsy dedicated video if there was interest. I would be keen to learn more. BTW, I built your squaring/tapering dovetail clamp sled today. Simple, easy to follow instructions and seems to work perfectly. Thank you for that.
My Woodworking Business Course and Community sawduststartups.com
Check out my Top 5 Woodworking Projects that Sell here: th-cam.com/video/7pIKH-BCLoA/w-d-xo.html
Good tips. Thank you.
You’re welcome
Your 'Top 5 Woodworking Projects that Sell' video is what got me back out into the garage making things again. Thank you!
Hello!! My name is Brad. I live in ar and im disable and am getting in to woodworking, or more specifically bowl making as a way to keep my self busy and to supplement my income! I got a lot of good info from one of ur videos but i have one question. Im ot good at determining the worth of my products!! Do u have any advice in pricing ur products?
Watch this video th-cam.com/video/X-FuYMEwyFk/w-d-xo.html
I'd love to see a video on selling on Etsy especially your thoughts on paid ads
Thank you
@@731Woodworks please make a video about selling on etsy
Ditto
Same... I do like etsy, but not sure where to start with them.
Thank you
Hi Matt from Coachella CA. I'm glade I saw your video. The advice you give is outstanding. I have to be honest. I don't sell over the internet as I took a different route.
I started wood work just over three years ago making small items for my home. Like you said in your video, I was sending before and after photos to family and friends. Request from family and their coworkers started to come in. I freaked out! That's how I got my start.
About two years ago I made the decision to sell. Like most of your subscribers I work a full time job and have very little money. Like the great advice in your video, make a plan.
So I contacted two local irrigation companies that discard so much wood. I get more than thirty 4x4x8 per week. At $11 each. Do the math. Add free 2x4 and ply wood. I also contacted realtors and companies that flip houses in my area. Accent walls, barn doors request never stop. They also request barn style dining tables and coffee tables for staging or as a gift for the new home owners.
Like the great advice in your video. Be divers. I bought a small welding machine and started to sell metal barn doors. I started making wood tables with metal legs, frames or metal added to the project.
Thank you for the great advice.
That is awesome! Your a wise man to be able to gather all that free lumber! Great job!
Hi Matt! Old retired guy here. I’ve renovated many properties over the years and have some building skills. I think you’ve inspired me to make and sell woodworking projects. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to produce these videos. I appreciate your easy going attitude and willingness to share ideas! Big fan here!
Glad they were helpful!
why don't you build a house.
Steve Ramsey said just what you did on trends or idea's... He goes to antiques shops, flee markets, yard sales ect... Your down to earth with no BS just like Steve.... Keep up the Good Work!!!!
Etsy video would be great!
Thank you
The picture ABSOLUTELY makes the sale!! I just started experimenting with staging my stuff and noticed an immediate increase in sales!
Definitely!
I really appreciate the video. You have given more information in 16:46 minutes than I’ve been able to gather in weeks, maybe months of watching TH-cam videos. Please keep up the good work.
I appreciate that
Mr matt, I have been watching you for awhile now and I like your sense of humor and you have a lot of good tips and tricks for wood working, I am like you when you started, I only have a miter saw and a circular saw, heck I don't even have a place to do wood working but, I hope and pray some day I will and like you I believe God will help me do this, thank you for all your inspiration, you are a blessing from heaven
I would very much love to see a video on marketing on Etsy. I just got a 44 ft circular sawmill and am setting up a wood shop to build my own products for sale. Your video was the first I found when looking at marketing wood products. Subbed. I will be watching your videos. Thanks.
Awesome. Thank you!
Can you post a video of your saw mill?
Wow. Congrat..I will visit your's shop
Same!
Most humble and honest dude on the net. Big thumbs up 👍🏼🇺🇸
I appreciate that. I have lots of flaws lol
Yes PLEASE make that etsy video!! Love your channel and thanks for being so open with your info and showing your simplistic approach to your builds.
Do you have a LLC or carry business insurance? Are you concerned with that aspect of what you sell?
I don’t currently
By far my favorite TH-cam channel. The only downside is I probably watch more than I should while at work! Best part, if I get fired for said downside, I can do start my new dream full time job, woodworking!
I’m trying to start my own wood working business, and watching this video is so motivating!! I loved it and will keep watching. I’m excited to see what’s next!
Best of luck!
Omg a woman in the comments. I want to start too 💕
We have several women woodworkers that follow the channel. Several participate in the chat on the livestreams on Tuesday nights
I have a lot of wood working tools would love to do that part time and eventually do it full time I will be able to retire from my job in 4 years. I love making things out of wood and would love to be able to make a decent living doing it. God bless you and your family
Any thoughts on my confidence to sell what I make
this really helps me out. me and my dad are trying to start a business
Glad it helps
Watching videos alone saves a lot of time. Learning is key for sure.
Thank you for being honest and transparent. I have always flirted with the idea of selling on etsy. I have never seen anyone show their breakdown of etsy. You are helping a lot of people earn money for their family. I sell a ton of wood working in North West Arkansas. Glad to see a brother in Arkansas helping people out! That's what we do!
I appreciate how candid and straightforward you are. I learned quite a lot. Thank you! Also, a video about Etsy would be very appreciated.
Thank you
These are excellent suggestions. I used many of these in my business and found they boosted my demand significantly.
thank you
Getting a lil nervous ready to start selling a couple items. Servers people keep asking me about console table or coffee bar. I’ll be trying that this week.pray for me. Thanks 🙏🏽
I got you 🙏🏻. You got this!
Hi, Matt! I'm a hazardous materials tank truck driver in Toledo, Ohio, who has had enough of the craziness on the roadways & looking to get out of trucking and into woodworking. You have given me great inspiration where family and friends have really been negative and doubtful I can do it. I am 60, but still have desire to be my own boss, but they do shake the heck out of my confidence in myself. I am Building a small shop in our garage at our rented house, so I am very limited from the start. Just want to tell you "thank you" for the morale booster. I really need it. I have already gotten about 75% done with the storage chest from plans from you, ( for my 91 year old mother who still quilts, drives, and just keeps on staying busy!) and have a couple more plans, stove covers, safer crosscut sled, etc. Please keep the build videos coming & keep up the great work! And congratulations to Mrs. 731 on her upcoming retirement from teaching! Thanks again.
Matt, your videos are the best! For the last year I've been watching every one of your videos, some several times, you've helped me do a life long desire and that is woodworking. You give such great advice and awesome projects, many of which I have made. Keep doing great videos, I've learned a lot from your videos and for that I want to say THANK YOU!!!.
I appreciate that. I’m glad the videos have been helpful
Good on you and thanks. Showing your sales and Etsy costs is appreciated.
Thank you
Thank so much for the content. Love your work. And yes I'd love to see one on Etsy
Noted! Thank you
Over the lockdown, I discovered a passion for woodworking. People have been telling me to sell my projects, and given that I'm getting married soon, I could use the extra money, haha. I have to say, that your videos are extremely helpful for someone just starting out. Thanks so much for doing them.
You're welcome. Glad it helped!
I am a recent subscriber and I love your videos. You are down to earth, honest, and I appreciate the time and effort you are putting in to share what you've learned. I'd love to see a video on how you set up your Etsy store.
Thank you
Matt, i just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your videos and insights. I have been searching for a way off the road (trucker) for years now, and your videos have been very helpful. I have always loved woodworking but very little training. God has blessed me with a broken elbow to get me off the road for a while to set up my basement so i can start working the plan.
Looking forward to future videos and just wanted to reach out. I can tell from your frequent attire you will understand the meaning of this statement…I appreciate you and pray God will bless you and your family with much happiness and success.
I’d love to hear about Etsy selling. Thanks for the video
Noted!
I have built quite a few items around the house for my wife. It's currently a hobby that that I quite enjoy, and have gotten fairly good at. I've had multiple people tell me that I should start selling this stuff. Watching this video (as well as a few others of yours) has definitely helped give me more confidence in making the leap. I really appreciate all the tips. If I do decide to start selling things, I will be employing several of your tips in my business strategy.
Awesome. 👊🏻
This probably the most humble TH-cam maker video ever. Great work!
I appreciate that
Always going back to your videos. Good job. GOD BLESS
I appreciate that
Love what your doing, this video solidified how i have been doing business with wood working. I was questioning if i was doing things in a good manner and this video helped so much, also all your videos on builds is awesome, thank you from a veteran, your videos have helped me a lot and sparked a lot of ideas!
Awesome. Glad they are helping
Thrilled to have found your channel, just as my husband and I are starting a woodworking business. You've given us a lot of hope with all these tips. Thanks very much
Hey! I have that shirt! Stay relentless!
Whoa! Mike the Cop! I’m a big fan of yours brother!
MTC!!!!!
@@731Woodworks where do I get that shirt please...
Where do I get that shirt please...
Thank you for great information that I can pass on to my husband! This is the first video that ive came across that addresses our issues! My husband works full time night shift he sleeps a few hours and gets up and builds then goes back to work night shift, same circle everyday. His dream is to be able to sell enough projects to be able to buy more tools and make woodworking a business fulltime. I will share this video with him. Thank you
Great tips here.
Glad it was helpful!
You have the best and most informational wood working videos on TH-cam!
Wow. Thank you for the kind words
I wood definitely like to hear some tips about woodworking products on Etsy.
Coming soon
I just started watching this guy in the last 2 weeks or so, got into wood working as a hobby as a kid with my grandad and now wanna turn it into a business, I would love to see a how to sell your items on etsy because that's definitely a route I'd want to go for some smaller items
Thank you. Etsy video in the works
I’ve thought about starting Etsy myself, so I would love to see a video on that!
thank you
Hi, I have a confession, when your video popped up as a TH-cam recommendation, I thought nah, not for me, white dude, skin head with an accent like yours, how prejudice or unconscious bias we can all be, I'm so glad I watched your video and have gone on to watch the rest. You give some of the best relatable tips and advise I have ever come across on TH-cam. I just wanted to say thanks, and please keep up the good work.
I appreciate that. Southern accent by birth place and bald head by genetics lol. Thank you for watching
A good sense of humour to top it up lol
I’d love to see a video on Etsy. I’ve been on the fence about starting an Etsy store. Thanks in advance!
Thank you
I really do appreciate you taking the time to post this video. Recently started finding more things to make than just end tables and I’m loving it! So now, naturally, I need to market the items to generate sales. Thank you.
Also, I really do appreciate your video on woodwork finishing.
So glad you put this together, I love hearing all the helpful info and how these things have worked in growing your business.
I give this video a 👊👊👊👊👊 out 5 virtual fist bumps! You da Man Matt, thanks again for all you do.....stay safe (I really like and want the shirt in your opening scene 😃)
Glad it was helpful! Shirt is from Relentless Defender
Love, love, love your shirt! And your videos. Thanks for the help, most woodworkers don't want to share their pricing. All of us out there appreciate it.
Thank you
Hey. I’m new to the woodworker seen. I would love to see a video on selling on Etsy as well as any other platform. Thank you.
Thank you
I’ve watched several of your videos and came away educated. I got bored at some of the campgrounds while traveling around in our motorhome, so I made room in our storage bay for a miter saw and a contractor table saw and a few hand tools and I started making flags🇺🇸 I donated a few to the campgrounds and I sold most of the flags to the people camping at the campgrounds. Just making flags I made enough money to pay for the miter saw and the contractor table saw. We built a new house and I am setting up my garage as a small wood shop. I have already made four flags one hallway entry table and a blanket ladder and a dog ramp for our dog to get up onto the couch and I built a Queen size platform bed with an extra large headboard with Black pipe Edison lighting came out great...just stuff for the house right now but stuff I can sell later on. That’s my Plan. Thanks for the inspiring videos.🙏😊
I'd also be interested in hearing your thoughts on using social media to promote your business. Do you have a business Facebook page? Do you make random posts showing "baby steps" of your progress? Does your TH-cam channel help you sell things by getting your name out there?
I have a FB and Instagram pages. The FB page brings a few sales but only because locals have liked it.
@@731Woodworks ok, do you have any thoughts on Facebook adds through paid promotions?
I haven’t had any luck with them. I tried it a couple times. Admittedly though I didn’t spend much money either.
I'm just starting out with my Wood working hobby/Part-time business. I'm also trying to build my TH-cam Channel in the process. I really appreciate this video, it has a lot of great information.
you're welcome
Awesome video, thank you!!! Yes I would love to see how Etsy works for you, like to see some good tips on that topic. Another topic is when as a new woodworker is it time to open an actual LLC ?
Thank you
Yes this is big!
I'm considering an LLC also but I'm not sure if it's beneficial just yet.
Thank you for the tips . I was laid off in March and have been trying to build my woodworking/cnc business and have been struggling with marketing and selling my items.
Glad to help
I would love to hear your insight on Etsy selling!
Etsy video releases tomorrow morning at 5am central time
Thank you brother. I needed this video. So far your woodworking channel seems head and shoulders above the rest for beginners to learn
I would love to see what and how your selling on Etsy.
Thank you. Coming soon
Thanks Matt for these inspirational videos. As a part-time hobbyist, I’ve made multiple projects for friends and family, but never for sale. This advice will definitely propel me to the next level in my wood working small business. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏
Once again top notch video helping us beginners out! This helped with alot of the jitters and hesitations. Keep up the great work! #virtualfistbump
Glad to help!
Thanks. Your business acumen is well seasoned and sharing it can only benefit you.
Thank you.
Thanks for being so open and honest about the business side and sharing your lessons learned
You’re welcome
God bless you. Thank you so much for your advice. You are so motivational.
Happy to help!
Yes please do a video on Etsy selling and thank you for all the valuable information you've shared so far.
Thank you
Thanks for all the tips on how to sell woodworking projects.
You’re welcome
Thank you for your videos. i plan to retire in about a year and i plan to do my woodworking to suppliment my SS i have spent the last 2 years buying equipment and tools and honing my skills. building a shop now to work in. again thank you for your advice.
Glad they help
I’m about $200 away in sales to buy that planer behind you. I’m so excited!
Awesome!!
Thank you for taking the time for these videos. Just getting started 👍👍
Your a solid guy homie. I've framed houses, residential, commercial and custom for over 20 years in Arizona. The heat got to much for me so now I've started getting wood from pallets an got a mitre saw (Delta Cruzer 12" to be exact) an I just wanna say thank you for sharing some of your much needed knowledge as this is all brand new to me, well the selling part anyways. I subscribed.
Thank you
A lot of good things in this video. Its gave me ideas. I say watch this video at least a couple of times and take notes. I know i did. You showing a progress of something your building to a customer was something I did a week ago and the customer loved it.
Thank you
Your my favorite TH-camr due to the fact you used the word warshed in your video. You rock...thanks for the tips
lol thank you
Very good presentation thanks so much for sharing
God bless you for sharing your experience and knowledge on doing this business.
Never heard of bench cookies but ill have a set tomorrow lol. Thankyou for all ur tips and knowledge of wood working
el coqui one of the best coffe of Puerto Rico buen cafe en la mañana - good videos thanks
I love it! Thanks
Thanks Matt...I really like your tips, and your projects.
Thank you
Thanks for the tips, Matt. I started selling on FB Marketplace a couple of months ago and can't believe the amount of sales I've gotten. There are two things I've found that are KEY to success and you mentioned them. Great pictures are VITAL to getting responses. Staged items and good lighting are ways to get those. The other thing is boosting a Facebook Marketplace ad. I've boosted for as little as $3 and noticed increased responses. The number one piece of advice is (besides building good products) is to conquer the fear of posting for the first time. That mental battle is real, but it gets easier once you get past it. Your tips will definitely help people out! I'd be interested in learning more about Etsy, too. Thanks!
Great information. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the info Ronnie.
Thank you for this. Not often I see someone open up and show exactly how they are selling their items. I've put several items (34) on Etsy and have not had any bites in the first 3 months of being on their site. You've given me hope. I greatly appreciate your posts !
Glad it helped. Might try your luck with Etsy ads. I started with $1 per day. It takes 2 weeks to a month for it to start working from what I can tell
731 Woodworks - thanks for the tip on Etsy ads. I did the 1.00 per day and sold an item within two days ! I now have hope !
Nice! I’ve got the Etsy videos coming out Friday. Be sure to check it out
I love your videos. They were so instructional and you’re down to earth so they’re easy to watch and learn from. I’m about 400 days until retirement and starting to clear up my back garage so I can get building. Thank you much!
Thank you 731 for putting this out.
I have been in the wood working hobby for about 8 years now. I have been wanting to leave my traditional job and see if I can make woodworking work for my family and myself. Seeing your confidence and success has given me confidence to try and see what I can make happen.
I know its not easy and always something more to learn.
Keep doing what your doing. To your continued success!
Best of luck!
Yes, please, info on Etsy.
Excellent video.
Etsy video is up on the channel
Hank you for what you do. You've inspired me to start selling my own products. I've learned a lot by watching your content. God Bless.
Thank you
Right now I'm struggling, real bad don't even have 4 walls around me or a door for my living space. I could fix this with the money I got but if not have much left I have done construction, I made a beautiful Alaskan style dog house. I wanna try my shot at doing woodworking in my small town and I think it will go well here. We got roughly 4,800 people in town and nearest place with decent furniture is an hour away, so my hope is to help people here and help myself as well. Very excited to get started and tomorrow I am beginning thanks for all these videos man.
started watching your video's and enjoy and your are a straight shooter thanks very much; i will watch more of your video's
Thank you
I really appreciate your honesty and knowledge that you share. Please keep up the great work that you're doing, I'm really am getting inspired by your videos, and your great advice. I hoping to go full time wood working in about 3 years. Thanks a million!
Thank for the advice. Just starting out in woodworking and this video is really helpful!
Glad it helped
I have been thinking of starting a home business part time also been doing woodwork for 30 plus years, I already do decks, pergolas and outside project for side money. As I get older inside the garage cool and dry, more time at home is important the heat here in the south!!!
I appreciate the advice I will definitely use the tips when I get started. Thanks
Thank you for watching.
731 Woodworks another question please, did you get a business license, tax number, LLC or anything of that nature when you started?
No, it’s not needed in Arkansas for the type of business I’m running. I file as a sole proprietor
Excellent business advice 💕👍🏽
I work with a business coach and it’s made a huge difference to my business 👍🏽 I grew a lot faster than I was prepared for so her guidance helped sort me out.
Thank you
You helped me start in to woodwork thank you so much
Awesome
another great info loaded video. Thanks Matt. By the way, all my dad's people are up in the Evening Shade, Cave City area. Had an aunt and uncle with a chicken farm outside Hot Springs. Used to go on vacation there every summer when I was a kid. Love Arkanasas. Last time I was there was on my way to Viet Nam. Miss it. May God always be with you sir, you do a fine job and service.
Thank you.
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2022
Thank you brother. I am just starting and will take every bit of mentoring I can from you! God love you!
Just starting my own journey into creating my own woodworking business over here in the UK, Just wanted to say how much your videos have been helping me! keep up the good work!
Glad to help
An Etsy video would be amazing. Great video Matt, many thanks.
Thank you
Alot of your building methods and selling methods resemble the techniques I use for my furniture.
awesome
You are totally awesome! I want to start off building in my off season and then go more full time over time. Been building since I was 15. Now 52 and have a decent tool collection and pay attention to accuracy and calibrating. Thanks for the motivation! I'll be spending a lot of time on you site!
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Thanks for "Business Tips". Great work! Waiting for upcoming videos..
Thank you. Another one drops Friday!
Thanks! This was an excellent video!! I just found you and subscribed to your channel. I am already doing some of the things you suggested. Rather than sending photos of the progress on a customer's piece, I make daily progress videos. I prep the videos for my TH-cam channel, mark them as unlisted. Next, I send my customer the link to the video of the day. When the project is finished, I start setting all of the videos to release, one per day, until all videos of the project have been posted. That way my customers get to see all of their product's videos before the public sees the first video. I have had very good response from my customers, many of them thanking me for their progress reports!! Thanks again, Frank Jenkins, Pops Custom Signs, LLC.
Thank you that’s an excellent idea
Love your generous, down to earth, simple explanations that help the likes of me (new to this world) understand projects and selling strategies. I have only recently discovered you here and have not seen all of your content yet, so apologies if you've already covered this. You mentioned in this video that you would consider doing an Etsy dedicated video if there was interest. I would be keen to learn more. BTW, I built your squaring/tapering dovetail clamp sled today. Simple, easy to follow instructions and seems to work perfectly. Thank you for that.
Yes brother I’d like to see the etsy video. Thanks for sharing this good information 👍
Thank you
Thank you for sharing such good information. I hope you and yours continue to prosper.
Thank you
One of THE best information video I've seen 🙋♂️🇨🇦👍
Glad you liked it
Truly enjoyed the video very professionally done thank you for the helpful hints
Glad you enjoyed it!