Made for Profit

MFP 126: The Road to 1 Million YouTube Subscribers

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking to grow your YouTube this is the episode for you! 1 Million subscribers is a huge milestone and not many people get there. Today w...

MFP 125: Surviving Hard Times – 2020 Corona Virus

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented time in our economy with the corona virus and covid-19 putting us in lockdown and shutting the doors of count...

MFP 124: Organizing Your Digital Life

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re two months into the new year and hopefully you’ve been able to stay with new year resolutions or business practices you put into place this ...

MFP 123: Building a Community with Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re stoked about today’s guest who honestly shared some of what I think is the most valuable content we’ve had to date.  Tim Schmoyer is one ...

Win a Ticket to WorkbenchCon 2020

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2020!  We’re teaching a class at WorkbenchCon this year and one of you will get a chance to attend for free!  Well at least get the tic...

MFP 122: We Need a Break

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whew…2019 has been a whirlwind of awesome opportunities and new beginnings for John and I.  The biggest of course was John getting married, but als...

MFP 121: What About TikTok?

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, it’s time.  We’ve been teasing and talking about TikTok for a while now across a few different shows and after shows.  Today we’re going...

MFP 120: Evolution of a Side Hustle with Andrew Bacon of Field Treasure Designs

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today John is still out and I’m talking with one of my oldest friends in the online woodworking community.  Andrew Bacon started Field Treasure Des...

MFP 119: A Day with Gary Vee

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John just got married this week.  So I (Brad) gave him a break to take care of all the fun last minute wedding planning.  But I thought this would b...

MFP 118: It’s Harder than It Looks with Chris Shoenberg of Third Coast Craftsman

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with one of the hottest up and comers in the woodworking YouTube community. Chris from Third Coast Craftsman is easily one of th...

MFP 117: Collaborations to Grow Your Business

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Working with other makers that have complementary skillsets to your own is a great way to learn new skills and grow your business.  And we’re not j...

MFP 116: Diversifying Your Business with Aaron Massey

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with a creator who’s had more YouTube experience than anyone else we’ve had on the show.  Aaron Massey has been running his...

MFP 115: Dealing with Influencer Agencies & Amazon Sellers

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into the murky world of influencer marketing and the different ways that companies might be reaching out to you.  That Amazon se...

MFP 114: Building Systems with Mike Farrington

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been working the trades his whole life.  Mike Farrington cut his teeth in construction working his way throu...

MFP 113: When To Pivot Your Business

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Things were going great.  It was 2013, pallet wood and rustic furniture was so hot.  You were killing it and backlogged for months. Now it’s 2019 ...

MFP 112: Finding Balance with Jason Radcliffe of 44 Steel

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re jumping back into  the metalworking side of making with today’s guest.  Jason Radcliffe is a custom metalworker who’s been building his ...

MFP 111: Are You Worth Free Product?

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some of you are on that grind trying to get to 5 or 10,000 followers on IG before you reach out and work with brands.  On the other hand it’s a bit...

MFP 110: Finding Your Audience with Evan & Katelyn

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a fun interview today with our favorite maker husband and wife duo, Evan and Katelyn.  They’ve been running heavy as full time content ...

MFP 109: Planning for the Future

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To grow a successful business it takes dedication, hard work, consistency, a good business plan, new customers, and about 50 other things.  And when ...

MFP 108: Don’t Be Afraid to Fail with Tamar from 3×3 Custom

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with one of friends who has been taking big steps in learning to build as well as her YouTube channel.  Tamar from 3×3 Customs...

MFP 107: Work Life Balance

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To grow a successful business it takes dedication, hard work, consistency, a good business plan, new customers, and about 50 other things.  And when ...

MFP 106: Putting in the Time with Paul Jackman from Jackman Works

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an oversized episode for you today, or should I say, Jackman sized.  Paul Jackman has built a strong YouTube and online following in the ...

MFP 105: Quarterly Q & A – Q2 2019

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re already in July which means Q2 is behind and it’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we do an after show for our Patreon supporter...

MFP 104: The Long Game with George Vondriska

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with a guy who’s been playing the long game in the woodworking content space.  George Vondriska is the managing editor of Woo...

MFP 103: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies – Q2 2019

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another quarterly update on Instagram and man do we have a lot to share.  Between new features and a big slow down this last quarter ...

MFP 102: Staying True to Your Brand with Shanty 2 Chic

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re interviewing two OGs in the DIY building space.  Ashley Turner and Whitney Gainer are the sisters behind Shanty 2 Chic and have been ru...

MFP 101: Overcoming Adversity

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John and I just got back from a trade show and it sparked an interesting show topic.  John and Jory Brigham had a build off setup right in the middle...

MFP 100: Maker Roundtable Discussion

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cue the trumpets and release the doves.  Thank you for being with us and supporting Made for Profit to get to 100 shows.  For 100 we thought we’d ...

MFP 099: The Power Of Podcasting…and the Downsides

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we’re at the doorstep of our 100th episode we thought the topic of podcasting would be a perfect tie in.  There’ve been a ton of new podcasts ...

MFP 098: Creating Systems with Scott Sidler from The Craftsman Blog

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our interview today is with a full fledged business owner who also happens to be a blogger.  Scott Sidler runs Austin Historical, where he and his te...

MFP 097: Should You Be Doing Giveaways?

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I can’t believe we’re at 97 episodes already!  I tell you what, we’re giving away free fanny packs to celebrate episode 97.  Just repost this ...

MFP 096: Turning a Profit with Ashley Harwood

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking with another artist turned woodworker.  Ashley Harwood started off as a graduate from Carnegie Mellon university and an ins...

MFP 095: Staying Consistent

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency is the key to performing at a high level week after week, month after month, and year after year.  Today we talk about how we stay consis...

MFP 094: Going Huge with Donnie Galli of Designs by Donnie

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a great interview today with a woodworker who went from the verge of homelessness to having a thriving customer furniture business.  Donn...

MFP 093: Quarterly Q & A – Q1 2019

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and s...

MFP 092: Unnecessary Embellishment with Jenny Bower from Bower Engraving

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re continuing to branch out with the makers on our show and today we talk with another artist but in a different medium.  Jenny Bower runs a cus...

MFP 091: Contracts, Do You Actually Need Them?

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As you start becoming a legit business you start dealing with more and more clients and transactions.  And every transaction is a chance to delight y...

MFP 090: Setting Yourself Apart with Jason Hibbs of Bourbon Moth

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got another great interview with a start up furniture maker today.  Jason Hibbs has been running his woodworking business, Bourbon Moth, for ...

MFP 089: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies – Q1 2019

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We like to give a quarterly update on our favorite social platform, Instagram.  And this time it’s a special one. I recently taught a class on Inst...

MFP 088: Combining Art & Craft with Jon Peters

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with another creative maker and true artist in our field, Jon Peters.  He’s a unique combination of a painter and woodworker....

MFP 087: Workbench Con 2019 Recap & Takeaways

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John and I just got back from Workbench Con down in Atlanta and today we’re going to recap some of the learnings we took away.   We’ve talk abou...

MFP 086: The Creative Process with Laura Kampf

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have an interview with our favorite German maker, Laura Kampf.  Laura’s builds are born out of pure creativity as she repurposes and recon...

MFP 085: Social Media Burnout

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To drive your Instagram you’ve gotta post daily…and two times a day is even better.  Make sure you’re engaging with all your comments. Answer y...

MFP 084: Following the Audience with Kevin O’Connor

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have an interview with someone who we’ve hung out with on Saturdays for the over a decade.  Kevin O’Connor has been the host of This Old...

MFP 083: Protecting Your Online Content

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been scrolling through your social media feed and see that awesome video you published last week.  And after a moment of excitement tha...

MFP 082: Brand Talk with Craig Coffey from Lincoln Electric

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are launching a “brand” new series today with our interviews.  As a compliment to our talks with awesome makers and content creators we’re f...

MFP 081: Getting Organized

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the new year and a great time to take a step back and look at your business.  One of the biggest hurdles to any business is being organized, b...

MFP 080: Picking Your Own Path with Paul Lemiski from Canadian Woodworks

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an awesome interview today with a guy who started with a few used tool in his parent’s basement and turned it into a full scale custom f...

MFP 079: Quarterly Q & A – Q4 2018

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A.  Every week we answer questions for our Patrons on the After Show and each quarter we like to pick a few and s...

MFP 078: 2018 Year End Wrap Up

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year to everyone, we are officially in 2019 now!  2018 was a great year for so many of us and for Made for Profit.  Today we’re going to...

MFP 077: Is Renting Shop Space a Good Move?

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of renting shop space for your business or expanding your space into a bigger space? It can be a great way to increase capacity and g...

MFP 076: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies – Q4 2018

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to for another rendition of what’s new with Instagram.  We’ll go through some of the new features and talk about what’s currently w...

MFP 075: Are Robots Running Your Business?

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that machine learning is a very real thing thanks to that fiasco with Skynet back in ‘97.  But in today’s world how do robots factor ...

MFP 074: Free Digital Tools We Love

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about online productivity tools and it really got us talking about other great online tools we use.  So this week we’re going t...

MFP 073: Online Productivity Tools

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 73.  As a business owner with multiple clients, projects, and an ever growing list of to-do’s it’s easy to get lost in the whi...

MFP 072: Using Black Friday to Your Advantage

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday is a few short days away.  It’s retail marketing and advertising at it’s best…or worse depending on how you look at it.  It’s n...

MFP 071: From the Community, For the Community with Urbn Timber

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with Treg Sherman from Urbn Timber.  Treg is part of a 3 man team that launched Urbn Timber as a local lumber supplier in Colum...

MFP 070: A Student of the Game with Keith Johnson of KJSawdust

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ve got a special guest, one of very first Patrons of Made For Profit.  You’ve probably seen Keith Johnson on Instagram where he has a kn...

MFP 069: Preparing for Holiday Selling

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are days away from November and you know what that means, the holidays.  And for a lot of craftsmen and women that means selling season. People ar...

MFP 068: The Product Process with Jonathan Katz-Moses

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with a product maker, but of a little different variety.  Jonathan Katz-Moses invented and produces his own dovetail jig that h...

MFP 067: Finding Your Niche

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard the sayings, “the riches are in the niches” and “you’ve got to niche down”.  So why it is so important to be laser focus...

MFP 066: Hitting Your Rhythm with David Picciuto of Make Something

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Change is constant and staying ahead of the game is something we all strive for.  Today we talk with our buddy David Picciuto who’s brand and onlin...

MFP 065: Quarterly Q&A – September 2018

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another quarterly Q&A!  As you hear us talk about every week, we have a Patron After Show where we answer questions from the MFP Patr...

MFP 064: Playing the Long Game with Jamison Rantz – Rogue Engineer

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an interview today with a guy who’s been crushing the DIY blog space for years now and is pivoting into new content.  Jamison Rantz fro...

MFP 063: Instagram News, Updates & Strategies

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to hit on Instagram and some of the news and updates that have come out since we last hit the subject.  We’ll also hit on some ...

MFP 062: Adding Value with Kyle Stumpenhorst from RR Buildings

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re really excited to bring on our first full time contractor to the show.  Kyle Stumpenhorst runs RR buildings and makes awesome post and frame ...

MFP 061: Maximizing Efficiency with Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop.  Johnny has really come on strong with his YouTube channel a...

MFP 060: Growing on YouTube

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You put in the time, take the leap to get in front of the camera, publish your first YouTube video then wait for the views to roll in…and wait…and...

MFP 059: Starting Up Maker Brand Co. with Ben Uyeda and Mike Montgomery

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John and I were out in Joshua Tree a few weeks ago with Ben Uyeda and Mike Montgomery, two of the three hosts of the Modern Maker Podcast along with C...

MFP 058: How and When To Say “No”

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about getting to yes with clients and sponsors and how to grow your business.  But something that should get just as much conversation ...

MFP 057: Going Big with Matt Cremona

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re interviewing Matt Cremona.  A self taught woodworker who has found a niche in taking wood from the tree to the finished project all in ...

MFP 056: Let’s Talk Sponsorships

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re engaging at all on Instagram or YouTube then you’ve definitely been seeing the uptick in sponsored content.  Today we’re going to tal...

MFP 055: Living Generously with Anne Briggs from Anne of All Trades

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 55, today we’re talking with one of our good friends, Anne Briggs.  You might know her better as Anne of All Trades on Instagram...

MFP 054: Hiring & Managing People

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner and side hustler you can build and grow your business by yourself.  But at some point you can only do so much. Hiring and managin...

MFP 053: The Life of a Woodworker with Jory Brigham

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got an interview today with a master custom woodwork, Jory Brigham.  He’s a self made woodworker who created a name for himself with a uniq...

MFP 052: Quarterly Q&A – July 2018

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our 2nd quarterly Q&A session.  We get tons of questions from the audience and specifically from our Patrons.  Each quarter we pick ...

MFP 051: Catching Fire with Alec Steele

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re interviewing our first craftsman who’s not a woodworker. Alec Steele found his passion early in life and has been blacksmithing since ...

MFP 050: How the Instagram Algorithm REALLY Works

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As y’all know, Instagram is one of our favorite topics and where John and I spend most of our social media time.  Well, there have been some major ...

MFP 049: Building a Tribe with Chris Salamone from Four Eyes Furniture

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re finishing the trifecta of interviews with the Modern Maker Podcast hosts.  We’re talking with Chris Salamone from Four Eyes Furniture...

MFP 048: Repeating Success with Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be doing our first in a back to back interview series with a couple of our buddies from the Modern Maker Podcast.  We’re starting off...

MFP 047: Relationship Building

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked about networking in the past and expanding your inner circle, but a key part of that is what happens after you’ve met someone new.  ...

MFP 046: To Repost or Not To Repost…The Instagram Question

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To repost or not to repost that is the question.  There’s been an explosion of reposting accounts on Instagram in the last 6 months and some conver...

MFP 045: Doing The Leg Work with Jen Woodhouse

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re joined by one of Brad’s good friends, Jen Woodhouse.  She’s an amazing DIY blogger and one of the big influences on getting Brad go...

MFP 044: Adding Video to Your Toolkit

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ll be wrapping up our camera centric conversation with a look into videography.  We’re not going to get bogged down with the technic...

MFP 043: Advanced Photography

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we focused on photography basics and shooting with your cell phone.  This week we’re taking a dive into the next level of advanced photog...

MFP 042: Photography Basics

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you make products or content, having good photos of your work is essential.  We’ve already talked about video basics and today we’ll be t...

MFP 041: Keeping Pace with Bob Clagett at I Like to Make Stuff

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be picking the brain of one of the most well known video creators in our space, Bob Clagett at I Like to Make Stuff.  We dive into a to...

MFP 040: Quarterly Q&A

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to change it up a little bit this week and do the fist of what will be our quarterly Q & A. We poll our patrons every week for our after...

MFP 039: Bookkeeping, The Why & When

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re covering an exciting topic…bookkeeping.  Okay, maybe not the most exciting topic, but one you need to understand as a growing busines...

MFP 038: Creating a Sales Funnel

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The fuel for any healthy business is sales and money coming into the company.  Keeping a steady flow of income is crucial, and that includes maintain...

MFP 037: Making the Jump & Creating Freedom w/ Shawn Van Dyke

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into some amazing business insights with Shawn Van Dyke.  Shawn has been John’s business coach since 2016 and we’ve talked a...

MFP 036: 2018 Instagram News & Updates

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ll be diving into some fresh news and updates coming to Instagram in 2018. We’ve been getting a ton of questions about it and there is a ...

MFP 035: Events – Why You Should Be There

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John and I just got back from Workbench Con and we’re fired up with all the learning, networking, and business conversations we had. Today we’ll b...

MFP 034: Dealing with Failure

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Failure…we all deal with it on a weekly if not daily basis. Some fails are small like forgetting the show number but others are big like closing dow...

MFP 033: Exploding on Instagram with Black Forest Wood Co.

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’ve got an interview with Dylan and Jason from BlackForest Wood Co.  If you’re on Instagram you probably recognize the name as ...

MFP 032: Generating Passive Income

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Passive income is a powerful tool to help grow a sustainable business.  And don’t think this is just for content creators, we’ll talk about how y...

MFP 031: Website Basics

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The heart of any online business is your website.  We’ll share our experiences building our own sites, where to get started, what to look for and s...

MFP 030: Grinding It Out with Jeff Mack

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we jump into another interview, but this time we pivot away from the content creators and pick the brain of Jeff Mack, the founder and...

MFP 029: Brand Identity & Logo Design

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Branding is a vital to any business. From your business name to your logo this is usually the first impression you are giving your customers and your ...

MFP 028: Planning Your Year

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we looked back at 2017, this week we’re looking forward and talking about planning your year.  We’re gearing up for success in 2018 and...