Leathercraft Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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Leathercraft Mistakes and How to Fix Them
There are a lot of mistakes to be made in starting a leather business - not just the craft type! We talk through the biggest mistakes we made in starting up our leather craft business, how we fixed them, and how we'd do them differently a second time if we had the chance. Happy crafting :)

[@mitchellslapshak6182]

I've been loving these business oriented videos. As a person who's on the cusp of launching his own leather business after years of being inspired by you're work, the timing is perfect.

[@MasterworkLeathercraft]

Leatherworking is firmly a hobby for me, but this kind of video is relevant to my day job, too. Really appreciate this kind of content.

[@kevinvorderstrasse7215]

The reason these videos have gotten such great response is because your message and delivery are fantastic. I have watched countless videos and attended seminars put on by professional business consultants whose message was nowhere near as polished, understandable, and actionable. The things you are talking about apply to ANY entrepreneurial activity, not just this craft that we all love. Write a book, man. This is excellent.

[@kurtriley5351]

I started leathercraft as a hobby after retirement. It filled a void and allowed me to relax and be creative. Your advice on starting a business is great but also fantastic advice for any career and for life. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your mistakes and successes! I wish you continued success and I'll keep watching!

[@ianthomas3653]

Amazing advice. Learning from mistakes is important, but learning from others mistakes is a gift. Thanks for the info.

[@divalea]

Listen to the man. When my birth parents died I had a complete, brutal breakdown. I had to accept I couldn’t push through burnout for another 18 years.

[@abborith]

this is the most realistic expectations type of video i've seen from the craft and i love it! no pandering saying stuff like "do this to gain more buyers" or "all you gotta do is market to succeed" but more of a realistic approach like setting good work and home life balance and reminding yourself that while you may be an artist/craftsman you still have a business to run. This video helps out a lot.

[@macdietz]

You have no idea how pertinent this was to my immediate situation... wow, thanks for saying everything ive been thinking, love these business-side videos!

[@stuartmarkman769]

I am 78 years old and just recently got into leather work as a way too enjoy my days of retirement. I bought way more tools than I really needed too get started but It did not break the bank as far as tools go. I only use hand tools for everything and I watched your videos on hand stitching since then I no longer use my stitching pony at all. I find it more comfortable to sit back and just hand sew leather. Thanks for your help. Great videos.

[@josephjames4302]

Thank you so much. When ever you can help someone else avoid a struggle(s) that you've already gone through - like a parent to a child - it is a gift of incredibly high value. So much wasted time, pain, and suffering will not be experienced because of such a gift.

[@jamesmcswain8120]

Good solid advice for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. That being said there is a special sauce that comes from letting your business consume your life....for a little while. Knowing when to balance that is the magic.

[@jollythesmith6568]

This was an amazingly helpful video its really nice to have someone who's already done these things speak so candidly about the good and bad and help us newer crafters who are working our way up to having our own leather business

[@revtwilight9308]

As someone who has been learning different skills required to try and make a leather business that i plan to expand to more things these have been very helpful thank you very much for sharing your experience with all of us and i hope you continue to do so

[@adedimberline]

That first tip is absolute gold, about having creative freedom

[@chrissalard]

That shell 😍 That's one of my goals, to develop my skills/make enough so that i can try out cordovan.

[@zombiemember7970]

true i learn alot from this guy.

[@sipapito]

What an clear and honest video you guys made, I'm a beginner at leather crafting I am sewing my first wet mold compass pouch as I watched your video, was inspiring to hear your honesty in sharing all those ups and downs specially those personal issues with panic attacks,and for all of that I thank you!

[@greatnessisearnedcharityis5415]

There is no account for the wisdom in this video. Very impressive and well done. Congratulations on being able to work your passion.

[@marijasaric7044]

I've been watching several videos on leather working a day for the past few days and I very much appreciate all you share with us. This topic is the most valuable to me because I tend to overdo things I'm interested in. Thank you for this! I'm planning on learning the craft, I'm super excited and can't wait for all the learning and mistakes. Your content is so valuable to me and the more I watch the more I'm falling in love with the craft. Again, thank you!

[@kyliewalker6647]

I really appreciate hearing how u tackled business challenges early on in yr career. I find doing anything arty with my hands is distracting and soothing. Being appreciated for yr skills and making money from a job u love is very cool.