The Party Crafter Podcast

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...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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, famil...

In this episode we discuss tools and resources involved with not just crafting and the crafting business but life in general. We all utilize tools in some way, shape or form to make our life easier! Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com — party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow...

This episode we talk about confidence, how to develop it and keep from getting stuck so you continue making progress!  "Confidence is Key: How Our Online Party Crafting Business Found Success on Social Media"! In this episode, we share the secrets behind our journey to building a successful online party crafting business through social media. We discuss the importance of confidence in na...

In 'Breaking It Down: The Math Behind Handmade Party Product Pricing and Celebrations,' we delve into a common misconception – that handmade items should come with a lower price tag. The truth is, crafting unique party decor involves more than just creativity; it requires a multitude of materials and tools. Many of us admire extravagant celebrity parties and dream of replicating them, bu...

Discussing the importance of mindset Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@thepartycrafterpro Find everything at thepartycrafter.com — party decor, digital products, courses, and the Party Decor Business Starter Kit Workbook. Follow us on Instagram: @thepartycrafter New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe so you never miss one. The Party Crafter Podcast is hosted by Leslie and Mike F...

Hello and welcome to the debut episode of 'The Party Crafter Podcast ! Where every craft tells a story of celebration. Since 2017, my hands have been busy turning simple materials into vibrant party crafts, and my heart has been committed to sharing this art with the world through our Etsy store. And while I immerse myself in the realm of crafting, by my side, steering the business helm, is M...