The next wave of trades businesses won't be built from scratch—they'll be bought, reworked, and revived. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS When Breena and her husband came across a small-town canvas shop that had been sitting on the market for five years, most people saw a dead end. They saw an opportunity. What followed was a creative deal structure, a complete overhaul of the business, and a slow, intentional redesign that made the work support their life instead of running it. In this episode, you'll hear exactly how they bought the business with minimal cash upfront, paid it off in just seven months, and reshaped everything from scheduling and customer service to pricing, production, and personal boundaries. We talk about the transition from skilled worker to business owner, how to manage client expectations without losing control of your schedule, and why staying small might be the smartest path to real freedom. Learn more about the business here: Inner Banks Canvas Website: www.innerbankscanvas.com Instagram: @innerbanks_canvas Subscribe for more episodes. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS

The Craft and Business Podcast is an ongoing project sharing honest conversations with working craftspeople who have built a full-time living from their trade. These are not startup fairytales or influencer case studies. They're stories of people using skill, strategy, and grit to build businesses that serve others and support their own lives. If you're a builder, maker, or tradesperson looking to take control of your work and income, this podcast is for you. Subscribe for more episodes. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS Thank you for listening.

In this episode of the Craft & Business Podcast, I sit down with Blake from Blake's Woodworking to talk about how he turned part-time projects into a full-time woodworking business. From custom cutting boards to a growing furniture line, Blake shares what it really takes to grow a workshop into a business that supports your life. Want to hear the after show? Follow me on Instagram @thecraftandbusinesspodcast and DM me BLAKE to get the private link. We talk about what's working, what's hard, and how to keep your passion alive while building something sustainable. In this episode, you'll learn: How Blake grew his business while working a day job Why he made the leap to full time—and how he planned for it How he uses CNC and laser tools without losing the human side of craftsmanship Why excitement and storytelling help sell your work His systems for quoting, scheduling, and staying efficient in the shop Lessons from launching a product line and shifting away from custom work Whether you're a woodworker, craftsman, cabinetmaker, or any kind of hands-on builder, this is a real look at what it takes to make the jump and build a business around your skills. Follow Blake: Instagram: @blakeswoodworking Website: blakeswoodworking.com Subscribe for more episodes with real craftspeople building real businesses.