5 things you need to start selling your leather work
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And 50 thousand people watched this video and I’m sure only about 10 will become successful. Be that 10!
Looks like two of the spots just filled up.
All 10?
a shame you aren't 1 of the 10
I’m just starting out on the business side of things with very little money. My philosophy is that as long as I keep making and selling I can build up from there. I refuse to believe I need a business loan!!
I hear you! Some tricks I have are design and model in paper, then move the design to pleather, then when everything is looking good step up to a nice bit of tasty leather.
Just make sure you reinvest some of the profits.
Good for you. I have boot strapped my coffee roastery starting in my garage. I know have a cafe, 3 employees, and wholesale clients. It can me done. Your goals may differ but when you bootstrap your business and have a bad month you won’t lose everything.
empeg9000 what do you mean by
“Bootstrap” your business?
@@prepperjonpnw6482 I started my business without any loans and pulled myself up by my "bootstraps".
Smart and generous dude right here for putting this info out there.
Thanks Mike:)
Very inspirational, I refuse to make other people rich working 8-5 and living paycheck to paycheck. Im barely starting, its hard but I love what I do and with some research I will succeed!
How's it working out for you? Interested to know, though of course it's been an unusual year...
I really like your shed converted into a shop... Great idea.
Great content even years later. I'm a disabled vet, also have a business degree and did that while I could. So now I'm doing leather work and considering making a business. All of the little things that go into being successful is holding me back. So time will tell whether I can mentally handle it. Thanks for good info
Perfect. Sending this to my daughter, just starting her business.. was a buyer for 37 years, so I’ve seen it all. A great presentation, EVERYONE should watch it.
Right on thanks so much Tony!
Parker, you nailed it! Honestly speaking I’ve been wondering where to begin with my craft. Felt a little embarrassed and lost. You brought it home, bud!
BIG thank you! You are a positive and talented community and company guy! Big hug right back at y’all!
Thank you for the kind words Brian! Let me know if you have any questions
This is great advice - especially re pricing. Just bought a Juki 2810 it's a beast!!
I agree 100%. My favorite advice was about tapping into your interest community. That is key. Know who your customers are. Excellent video.
All great advice. But what also goes a long way, that NOT everyone has, is a charismatic personality. That is what you definitely have and are very engaging with your audience. Not everyone has that “umpf”.
Watched this video and it helped me pull the trigger on my Etsy shop! Three months in and 6 sales, thanks for giving me that final push. I thought about it for a year but this helped me decide to do it. Mountain Native Studio :) (From Utah living in Las Vegas)
So glad to hear that Leah, thank you!
Much respect for sharing your tips and tricks, especially considering you're effectively 'enabling the competition' - just shows the goodness in the community.
Hi stock and berrel I love the leather work, for years I want to do it,I want to know how to get started
You have the best attitude my friend. Keep it up. Enthusiasm is contagious. 👍
appreciate that Mark:)
Starting to move your videos into some of the stuff I want to talk about. Super inspiring, keep on killing it.
Please do, I quite enjoy your content.
Glad to hear that! Thanks man:) Anything specific you'd like to see?
Will do! Thanks Devon!
Stock & Barrel Co keep up the good work Parker :)
Your channel rocks too, Dark Horse. Thanks for putting out good videos and tutorials as well! I've watched quite a few.
I'm from Brazil and I like soo much your videos and your woork. I also plan to set up a small leather business. You are a super positive guy and that is a privilege for the few. May the divine be always with you.
I love watching your videos. You are so full of life and enthusiasm it’s impossible not to like you. Your leather craft is fantastic. I got started in leather craft a few months ago and I’m having a blast. Best regards, Richard
What I love about this video is that you're not scared of competition. You're telling me how to compete with you (which will take a while lol). This tells me that you're in love with the craft. I'm retiring soon and looking for a hobby to do with my wife who does sewing/quilting/embroidery. She does craft shows and doing them together "might" be fun.... Thanks. Really appreciate your inspiration.
I'm moving from silversmithing into leather crafts and this video has really inspired me. You made my day!
@Richard Simons I don't, far cheaper to buy ready made than a custom item. Silver would be too heavy and expensive.
Just WOW Ron! Media AND your beloved craft! You got it goin' on!
Thank you for making this video parker. It will help out a lot!
So glad to hear that, thanks Louis:)
You speak very wel. Good candice and tone. Very knowledgeable and helpful
Thank you!
Great video mate. You’re a natural in front of the camera and I love your products. I’m feeling rather…inspired! 👍🏻
I’m a new leather hobbyist and I really appreciate this video. I’m not much of a business man but there’s lots of great info here!!! Thank you!!!
This is one of the best videos watched in a long time. Why? His passion, his knowledge, his work. He is fun to listen to. I admire his new shop.
5:56 Don't use not having good gear as an excuse... So good!
Great tips, really appreciate them. Next video topic suggestion... would love to see a second part talking about info on how to register a business, name, brand, images.. etc...
Noted, thanks for the input and kind words!
Thanks for the hug....and and thanks for sharing your thoughts on building up a leathercraft business. I appreciate the suggestions and am going to start researching ALL of them. Great job, man!!!
Thanks Ron! Good luck and let me know if you have any questions:)
Just found you and man am I impressed. Thanks for all this info. I have my website being built now but wish I had known about Spotify first.
Thanks a lot Lizzy! Yeah Shopify is great but as long as you can market your website and take payments you've got all you need:)
I’m just starting to get into leather crafting and carving. So, I’m still learning. I have claimed a business name and registered it with the state, so that when I finally feel comfortable selling my products and have my website up.
Bro. You are an amazing person. To share all the things you struggled with when starting a business. I hope to make my business at least as great that you have created.
I just wanted to say thank you.
Park and Whit, THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO! I do some leather work or fun on the side and am looking at building a UA-cam travel channel for when we start traveling more in our Airstream. The tips you lay out here are sooooooo helpful. Great points. Thanks taking the tine to share your throughs and WISDOM, in a SUPER FUN WAY!!!
Thanks man! this is so inspiring. The possibilities to create things are almost endless ...
Very inspirational video for anyone thinking about starting any journey into business.
Thank you bro!!! I needed to hear that!!! This does. Not only to complete my knife works. But I truly love This?!!! I wish I hadn't wasted my life trying to find what I truly love! I love this community. Everyone that I've met or spoken to loved sharing with me. You definitely drive my passion bro.. You and the Sarge! Are my teachers! Thanks so much for your passion and your valuable time! You rock!!!
Great info! Thank you for all you do on this platform to support and encourage people to follow their passions! I started leather work a couple of months ago and watching your videos shortly after my beginnings has been incredibly helpful in building my skills and developing different products! I have a small family of my own and hope that this pursuit will let me support them through my passion! God bless!
That’s so great Zach and thanks for the kind words! All the best👊🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The money I spend in buckles button's zippers leather etc. Is more than the market value of the finished product . Even if I don't charge for my time .
Thanks!! I like you energy and is very true
Our work and time is important 💎💎
thank you!
This month I am hoping to finish set up my own leather craft business, I have my prototyping phase starting tomorrow (actually building final prototypes). I was web designer so website will not be much of a problem, paperwork and learning how businesses work in my country taxes-wise and I'm set...and this advice is priceless. Thanks for sharing so much!
You’re a cool, smart and very likable dude. Fantastic advice here, man! Keep it up, you is a valuable resource!
Man that means a lot. Thanks so much!!
Best used Dirksen building ever.
Love your stuff brother. I know this old video but some great ideas here for someone like me, who is just getting into the leather making game!
Amazing vid. Thank you. Been working on turning our high end costume replica and prop and accessories, including custom leather. Been struggling trying to find that balance as I build the brand and also get a competitive price point. This vid reinforced a lot of the things I've known I've needed to do and helped with some pricing info so thank you.
Wow, packed with super information that is in depth. Love the breakdown of the cameras and how each one worked out in the final shots. I must say that your formula of excellent work and super video editing makes really enjoyable viewing! Great sense of humor also. Can really feel your energy during the whole vid. Thanks so much. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for that feedback, means a lot! Glad to have you here:)
Your videos are always so fun to watch! I love the positive energy that always comes through and also many thanks on the tips - particularly the camera ones :)
This might be my favourite leather working that I've ever watched, yet it includes no leather work!
haha thanks David
fuckkkk i love your channel!!! i had a pretty decent business but in early 2019 i shut, i was completely burnt out.... your channel has given me new motivation to start again and really look at what i need to do to avoid those same things happening. THANK YOU!!! wishing you, your biz and fam the best!!
That happens when you do it by yourself.
Great video-lots of helpful tips! One thing I’ve always wondered about in regards to self-run business is, what do you do about problem customers? Like ones who try to return everything they buy, or use/abuse the product and return it...then go online and leave bad reviews all over the place. Know what I mean? I’m just getting into leather crafting and hope to, someday, turn a hobby into a second career, but, dealing with folks like that seems a little overwhelming.
Always an education, thank you.
This has to be my favorite angel that you have shot this far for your vlog. Love it!
Thank you for taking the time to put this together :D
Great tip! Thank you. Love your work and presentation.
I am an engineer in oil and gas company. I also have a leathercraft hobby and start selling it about 4 years ago. Sometimes in the weekend i woke up early just to finishing some leather wallet. I am a sony lovers too, i use sony a7 and voigtlander 40mm. Since my daughter growing up, i am no longer have time to do leathercraft. But watching your video make my inner passion back. Thank you again.
Really good information and great presentation. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the tips, I am new to working with leather and I have gotten so many great tips from your videos.
Awesome! Thanks Debbie. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see
I appreciate these posts and find you inspiring, and I think you are getting really good at your videos!
Philip Childers thanks Phil! Means a lot👊🏼🙏🏼
Just starting out on this venture my skills are limited at this stage and collaborating with my son with his carving is gonna be a monster mix so fingers crossed here we go 🤞
dude you are the good at this job. i think i download this video to my laptop
Great useful information in this one. I've been Leather crafting as a hobby/2nd income for about 4 years. Not quite ready to take it full time yet but this video gave me a lot to think about for when I do go full time. Thanks.
Wife and I are just in the initial stages of spinning up a crafting business (leather, jewelry, laser engraving, etc), so this video came at a great time. I've done startups before (mostly music/AV production related), but tangible goods is a whole different game. Your points helped sift out some of the chaff and focus on some highly relevant tasks that will definitely make a difference. Thanks!
This is a really great video. You're very energetic and knowledgeable.
I appreciate that!
When you calculate your cost do not forget not paint/edge paint/tokonole/glue/etc. Cause a lot of time people will count in physical items, but forget about the fact that they spent 100ml of oil paint to paint the leather.
p.s. have no intention to sell my projects, but still watched it :)
Love your work. Love your energy. Love your advice. Keep up the amazing work!
Very helpful indeed. Really liked all of the videos that you are making. I'm learning a lot. Keep it up Sir.
18:00 this killed me! Excellent video thank you for all that info you dropped on us!!
You are right, I am a perfectionist and pro musician, however.....anyone that can hold a guitar is out there trying to play gigs and it forced me to retire because apparently people have lost the ability to tell the difference between talent and the absence of it
Hello from Alaska!
Found your channel a while ago but am finally digging in to learn as much as I can from you. Thank you SO much for sharing what you know.. not a whole lot of useful info on the web.
Got some cash saved up and looking to build my own leather biz, I make belts but I want to branch out.
Thank for the tips!
Great video for us leathercrafters. I'm sure your outgoing and engaging personality help you sell a lot of your goods. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for making the video brother! I've finally gotten to a point where I feel comfortable moving forward with leather work and all your points help give me a more clear idea of what I should be doing, but also your personality man. Social media, sharing who you are and what your about is totally key and I intend to get my craft off the ground legit this year! Thanks, love all your work and videos, keep succeeding and stay blessed 🙏
Awesome video once again struggling getting my leatherwork off the ground and you have provided me with a bible of tips
Good stuff, Parker! Awesome energy! Send some of that out this way!
Thanks for this!! Please make more videos like this.
Will do, thanks April!
Hey buddy. Love the videos. Keep them coming. I really admire your work. From a fellow leather guy.
Dude, you're an inspiration. Thank you!
This is a fantastic video. Great content, great quality, great presentation. You’re great at this. Your products look great too.
Great information! I’m saving this to refer back to. The hardest part for me is the social part but I know if I want this to work that it’s something I’ll have to work at. Thank you whole bunches.
I just have an etsy store, been on a hiatus as well, but during my time on my shop i would keep track to see what was being searched/trafficked, what time of year things were selling well or being looked up for. The only thing personally is the last point you brought out lol.. I suck at keeping up to date on Instagram and Facebook. When I do post on IG I'll get like 2-3 followers and then lose them the next day or two cuz I didn't upload anything.
seriously loving this channel
So glad I found your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it's so incredibly helpful! And your leather work and photos, wow! Stunning!
Thanks for the info, very valuable Mr. Funny Man! 😆
haha thanks:)
I releather replica title belts I've had so much fun doing it! I've done a few for others thank you for the information so I can show my work off more!
Great video, love your upbeat style. Keep up the good work.
I’m just getting started. Was a ton of great info. Thank you 🙏
Great, useful and very inspirational information.
thank you!
Parker, you provide some of the most entertaining and relevant videos on you tube. Love the info and the antics.
so excited to find you here, thanks for all the value , you are ace :-)
Great advice….. thanking for sharing…
I JUST LOVE YOU.... BROTHER!!! Incredible Video! You are so much your Product! You definitely Got This!!
Thank you so much for these tips. I'm in the process of trying to build up my inventory so that I can launch a metal hand engraving business soon. In addition to constantly thinking of new designs and "canvases" to engrave, I am always thinking about the logistics of selling my work. Even though it's a different type of art/work than yours, everything you mentioned really applies. A lot of good food for thought as I move forward. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for that possitive spirit! Greetings from Chile!
Who built your shop/office space? What did it cost? How did you customize it? Love the channel. Thanks
Silver-tongued Stacker you can buy those sheds at home depot
Thank you so much for making this it makes me really feel like my desire to make leather products professionally is truly a possibility
Great video! I love the info. you are sharing. It is very encouraging! I'm a camera geek too. ( Canon EOS 80-d ;P) I really do ;love that you are so open about your work. I know there are many leather workers out there who have intentionally tried to lead me astray, being that I'm new to this media. I've been a seamstress since middle school. And cooked since elem. school. I've tried 100's of things. But, have gotten bored by many things except the few I've mentioned. I have a son who is online a lot who has had people discouraging him from trying new things.( Things they profit from.) In my opinion, people like you make the world go round! There will always be a different way of doing things. Noone is going to make the exact same wallet, bag etc...unless they are into mass production. And even then there will be little differences. Keep up the good work! Your encouragement will always help someone! And that indeed is an amazing thing!
Your shop is very similar to mine. Also me and my soul mate do all the shipping and of course the creating.
Informative and inspiring video. Your energy is contagious.
Priceless video mate!!! fantastic information Parker - thank you man!!!
Thank you Kinsley!
Well done. Very informative and helpful. Very personable. Thanks.
Thanks for the video Parker! Looks like your leading the field my friend.
Thanks Paul! I appreciate that:)
Thank you for all the videos you do!
Great Video. Great Info.
Got cracked up at 14:11
Awesome video - thank you!