Running a DIY Workshop Business the PGM Way

Someone Else's Win Isn't Your Loss: Ditching Envy in the Handmade Business World
You're scrolling Instagram between orders and you see it: another maker's booth, lines three deep at a craft fair. Or a Facebook post announcing their workshop sold out in an hour. Or a fellow Etsy seller hitting some milestone you've been quietly chasing for a year. And for just a second, before you can stop it, something in your chest tightens. I want to talk about that feeling, because I don't think enough people in this industry are honest about it. If you see anyone doing well, be happy. Envy... Read more...
Nothing Sells If You Don't Tell
Nothing Sells If You Don't Tell Your best customers are closer than you think — but they can't buy what they don't know exists. A Mats & Mimosas workshop crowd — real neighbors, picking up projects they'll see on their own front porch every day. There's a quote making its way around small-business circles right now: "Nothing sells if you don't tell." It's blunt, and it's true. You can have the best-painted doormat, the softest candle scent, the cleverest wood sign in town — and none of it matters if... Read more...
Your Future Self Is Counting on You: The Side of Self-Care Nobody Talks About in Handmade Business
Your Future Self Is Counting on You: The Side of Self-Care Nobody Talks About in Handmade Business
We hear so much about self-care as business owners. Take a day off. Get a massage. Go shopping. Treat yourself to something nice because you've been working so hard. And... Read more...
Why I Started Raising Makers Coaching
Why I Started Raising Makers Coaching
Paisley Grace Makery will always be my first love. It’s where I learned.It’s where I failed.It’s where I grew up as a business owner. Raising Makers exists because I don’t... Read more...
From Mobile Chaos to Studio Success: Hitting $500K (and What’s Next)
From Mobile Chaos to Studio Success: Hitting $500K (and What’s Next)
When I started, my “studio” was the back of my SUV.I’d load up tables, tools, and wood, praying the weather would hold and my bungee cords would keep everything from... Read more...
Is Your Craft Space Working For You?
Is Your Craft Space Working For You?
A thoughtful layout can enhance workflow and minimize clutter. Start by identifying the different zones you need, such as a workspace for crafting, a storage area for materials, and a... Read more...
My Top 3 Mantras for Success
My Top 3 Mantras for Success
One of my favorite things in running a DIY studio is that I get to surround myself with quotes and positive messages.  My world is literally what I create it... Read more...
So You Want to start a Mobile Makery Business
So You Want to start a Mobile Makery Business
If you have a love of creativity, enjoy being around people and aren’t afraid of a little work, with a little planning running a paint party business can be an... Read more...
Maker Meet Up 2024: Learning Techniques for Running a DIY Studio Day 1
Maker Meet Up 2024: Learning Techniques for Running a DIY Studio Day 1
Our recent maker meetup was nothing short of extraordinary, bringing together a community of like-minded individuals eager to share, learn, and create. From  scavenger hunts to insightful discussions on strategies,... Read more...
Walking On Water - Keeping your Focus in Business
Walking On Water - Keeping your Focus in Business
There will always be storms in when you are running a business- and sometimes those storm seem to pile up on each other one after another.   In these moments,... Read more...
Playing the Infinite Game in Business
 As an entrepreneur, giving up on our dreams is not an option. We must overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward. Paisley Grace Makery​​ HOW DO I HAVE AN INFINITE MINDSET AND KEEP MOTIVATION? SET SMALL GOALS Don't get me wrong, I have some whopping big goals out there too-- but they are overwhelming and easy to run from or get stuck in that paralysis by analysis mindset.  Instead-- I focus on the big 3 each day.  What do I have to do to keep the wheel moving each day.  These... Read more...
Why being a Creative Entrepreneur is So Hard!
Why being a Creative Entrepreneur is So Hard!
You like to make things. And one day, one of your friends told you how cute something was and that you should sell it. All of the sudden, a lightbulb... Read more...