In this uplifting episode, I’m chatting with the lovely Jen from Indy Bee Crafts, one of our Handmade Business Success Academy (HBSA) students, about her real and raw journey from craft hobbyist to small business owner.

Jen opens up about:
💙 How she found the confidence to start selling
💙 What helped her go from “I can’t do this” to “this is actually working!”
💙 The juggle of life, work, and creativity
💙 Her favourite HBSA lesson (and how it changed everything)
💙 Why she’s now excited for the future of her handmade biz

If you’ve ever doubted whether your tiny seed of an idea could grow into something more… this episode will light a little fire in you. Jen’s story is proof that you don’t need to have it all figured out – you just need to start.

Pour a cuppa, plug in your headphones, and get ready for some heart-led handmade business inspo 💛

🔗 Indy Bee Crafts - https://www.indybeecrafts.com/

🔗 Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/indybeecrafts?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafESk_vmw52KKLedwoVyC_9dUliieNpQzbqh5DPOmCP0BkLheWeo9PZ4wFWIg_aem_f139aXQEh0jVCLnFuZyJdw

🔗 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indybeecrafts/

🔗 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=indy%20bee%20crafts

🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

Join us for the Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge... happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

✨ Free daily live trainings

✨ Action steps to start making sales

✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)

🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz

🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!

📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.

Keep creating 💙,

Steph & Team HB xox

💙 Ever feel like you’re shouting into the void in your Facebook group? You’re not alone... and it’s not your fault.

🎙️ In this episode, we break down exactly how the Facebook group algorithm works in 2025, and why your posts might not be getting the traction they deserve.

👉 Here’s what we cover:
• Why even your most valuable posts might get buried
• The algorithm signals Facebook is actually looking for in groups
• How to train the algorithm to show your posts to more members
• The surprising reason engagement isn’t always what you think it is
• What you can do today to revive a “dead” group and make it thrive again

👯 If you’re using a Facebook group to build community or drive sales, this episode is packed with insider tips to help you get seen, spark real conversations, and make your group a go-to space for your people.

🎧 Tune in and take your group from ghost town to buzzing hub... without burning out.

🔗 How the Facebook page algorithm works

🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

Join us for the Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge... happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

✨ Free daily live trainings

✨ Action steps to start making sales

✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)

🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz

🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!

📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.

Keep creating 💙,

Steph & Team HB xox

Welcome back to How to Be a Handmade Boss! If you’ve been sleeping on Pinterest, it’s time to wake up because this visual search engine is a goldmine for handmade business owners who want consistent, long-term traffic and sales.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how the Pinterest algorithm works and how you can make it work for you and unlock the secrets to turning your passion into profit. We’ll cover:

✨ What the algorithm actually looks for (spoiler: it’s not followers)

✨ Discover the importance of SEO and keywords, fresh content, saves and clicks, and consistency.

✨ The biggest mistakes that are secretly killing your reach

✨ How different pin types serve different purposes... from Idea Pins to Rich Pins

✨ How often to post, what to post, and how to make your pins go further

✨ The #1 thing that will help you get more saves, clicks, and traffic over time

If you’re ready to ditch the constant hustle of social media and tap into a platform that works while you sleep, hit play now.

🔗 Pinterest Trends 👉 click here

🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

Join us for the Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge... happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

✨ Free daily live trainings

✨ Action steps to start making sales

✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)

🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz

🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!

📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.

Keep creating 💙,

Steph & Team HB xox