Thank you for this, Joe. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Been creating a while but taking it a bit more seriously this year. This was a great start to learning to price products and the basic economics of a new leather craft business. Cheers, Carolyna

I absolutely agree with the idea that sometimes your skills don't match the "materials plus time" formula. I personally have been doing leather work as a hobby for a couple years and am switching over to making beer money with it. Personally I think everyone has a right to good quality durable things within a reasonable price. Just because I spent 30 hours on something doesn't mean I have the right to charge $700. Especially if it's my first time doing that thing. Not everyone has a lot of money to spend. And not every item is worth top dollar . Not everyone needs to lose their shirt. There's a happy middle in there .

Right on with the learning curve, I am starting to do leather tooling myself and everyone says wow beautiful. But I look at it and comparue it to all you guys showing us beginners how to do it and can see all the miscues. I keep working at it doing small things and give them away to friends who really appreciate something hand made for them.

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great Larry, keep up the good work and remember not to be too hard on yourself as you’re learning. Also, be encouraged, all of pieces you give away are building relationships with future clients!

Great content and thought provoking!

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The pricing part has been an issue but i feel like its true what you say you can charge better with time. I've been watching all the videos..23plus is my new KZread go to. Keep up the good work I've learned a lot since watching your videos that I will apply in .my business. Thank you sir.

I’m a little late to this episode but I’m loving this series!

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you

Agreed on steal stamps inc. They done me a great job also!

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

Quality work in a timely manner!

Thanks, Great advice

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thank you for watching

Yo no sé poner precio,y siempre pierdo dinero,pero orgulloso de mi trabajo entregado , habrá que cambiar eso

Joe Meling, I gave away my first projects to family and friends just for the practice.

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

Great way to go!

Sincero,

How much to charge for a leather phone holster?

If your just getting started with small projects, when should you incorporate a makers mark?

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

I went several years until I had one made. I know other people that got one right away. I think it’s personal preference and when you’re ready to invest the money.

When will you be posting the next video so i can hop on live?

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try being consistent with going live Mondays at 5:30pm pacific time.

@rydersenior9027

3 жыл бұрын

@@joemeling3216 thank you sir! Wish you knew how much you were helping me and my business

@joemeling3216

3 жыл бұрын

@Ryder Senior I’m very happy to hear that. Please let me know if any questions come up!