I’ve come up with a resource eBook to help you price your forged items called the BLACKSMITH CHEAT SHEET [see the vid here- ruclips.net/video/e5U_eobHx6s/видео.html] or you can download the eBook for $10 from our website at www.blacksmithpdfs.com .
I keep rewatching it for a boost. Reminds me of all the people at work that's still thank me for stuff that I've made them a year later. And word of mouth is King
I never comment on RUclips but I just need to say I'm blown away by the value of the content you and your wife are putting out with this series. I'm about to start forging a few things for fun but this series has my gears turning. Thank you!!!
One of the things I discovered early on is that in today's day and age you'll burn yourself out doing nothing but what many people call traditional blacksmiths work (or just hammer and forge work). The area of the country you live in also plays a part in how successful you can be. I stated off schooled as a welder with some experience in machine shop methods. Slowly adding the skills of the smith to what I do has helped get into making a lot of wonderful new products that I can sell at fairs and other events. I think if you had a gig as a smith doing demos at a historical sight somewhere you could make enough to survive. If you are lucky you will get a few clients that understand the skills and time that is involved and are willing to pay you what your worth. I find that 90% of the time however people around me are always just looking for something bright and shinny at a good price... that is why I need to incorporate other methods of manufacture into the items I make. One thing is that the smith him/herself needs to value their own work and time and not sell things at a loss which I have seen many people do, I did this in the beginning.
Roy, love your videos! As much as I love the actual smithing videos, this is my favorite. Great job breaking your perspective down to simpliest terms for easy digestion. I just got my first anvil (an old 120# Vulcan), had a coal forge, leg vice, and Buffalo blower donated to me and have full intention of becoming a full-time smith. I cannot fully express how valuable both you and your wife's videos have been to me. To me you have the perfect life and I'm very happy for you as well.
I am very grateful for you and your wife for doing these business videos. I have learned alot and will be watching them again. I am just starting to learn the art of blacksmithing, and you all have been so helpful. Thank You so much.
Hi William,Thank you for taking the time to let us know these videos are helpful. We're glad that you like them. If you have questions on any business related topics that we haven't covered, leave us a comment, and if we get the chance, we'll make a video on it. Have a blessed day! ~Jessica
Before you think about being a full time blacksmith you should yourself are you a small business type person? Are you a risk taker? Are you willing to charge enough for you to eat and pay bills after all your taxes are paid? It doesn't have anything to with what the trade or craft is, it's a business. Run it like a business. Treat it like a business and you improve your chances of making it. I used to provide services to farmers in my area and the farmers that struggled were running a tractor the farmers that were successful were running the farm. The successful farmers weren't actually farming but running their business. Give it some thought. Maybe the answer is in you.
You make some excellent points on the topic of business. Many times, a successful business person isn't the person on the front lines doing all the hard work, they are managers directing everyone :) ~Jessica
Great advice, ive been running a profitable roofing buisness for 4 years, a successful buisness owner once said to me just work hard and see what happens If you work hard and keep learning you will do well.
+techron mattic that is an awesome saying ! It is great when successful businessman or women come alongside you and encourage you. I have had my fair share of both and Hope to be that for a lot of people some day. Thank you for taking the time to watch. God bless you
+Nathan Sangenitto you're very welcome. I enjoy helping fellow Smiths learn how to Market themselves appropriately and make a difference in this big old world! Thank you for the great comment. God bless you
Roy, Its been a bit since ive commented . You big up a very good point, I have sold almost everything I have made and I am just beginning this venture. In practicality I am am bladesmith and do blacksmithing for fun. in fact I am a very new Bladesmith and you are very right there is a market foe everyone. like they say if you build it they will come. keep up the great work .Sincerely, M/S Blades
+martin and shan Moldovan good to hear from you again Martin and thank you for the great comments. It is as they say if you build it they will come:-) the more of us blacksmiths that are out there selling our work. The more customers will know we exist. I'm glad to hear that you are selling your work and making a difference. God bless you and thank you again for the great comment.
Yes I do agree with you thanks you have given me some memory I trained Stockdogs and did very well at it and now I am trying to relearn something new I thank you bless you us
This is true, but if you truly want to succeed you can find/make the money to get started. Work with/for someone who is doing what you want to do. Work an extra part time job to make extra money for tools and supplies. Learn everything you can about what you want to do. You can become an expert at it. I have done it, more than once. An artist/creative person has a want…no a true need to create. They find a way. Open your mind and your eyes to what is around you right now. Start now. Start learning, start communicating with people in your desired field, start where you are and move forward.
your an inspiration to me roy i have 3 toasting forks made now i will be selling them once i work out the best way to take pictures on them in the meantime i'll keep on keepin on
+grayem pepper that is awesome to hear man! I'm so glad that we have had a small part in inspiring you to go after your goals in life. It will be a lot of hard work but so worth all the effort put in in the long run. Thank you for the great comment I love hearing that I'm making a difference it's why I wanted to start this RUclips channel for and I'm glad it is helping some people out there. God bless you and hope you are having a great week so far.
I’ve come up with a resource eBook to help you price your forged items called the BLACKSMITH CHEAT SHEET [see the vid here- ruclips.net/video/e5U_eobHx6s/видео.html] or you can download the eBook for $10 from our website at www.blacksmithpdfs.com .
I keep rewatching it for a boost. Reminds me of all the people at work that's still thank me for stuff that I've made them a year later. And word of mouth is King
I never comment on RUclips but I just need to say I'm blown away by the value of the content you and your wife are putting out with this series. I'm about to start forging a few things for fun but this series has my gears turning. Thank you!!!
Love the illustrations
I like this guy, cool dude thanks sir
Thanks for watching!
One of the things I discovered early on is that in today's day and age you'll burn yourself out doing nothing but what many people call traditional blacksmiths work (or just hammer and forge work). The area of the country you live in also plays a part in how successful you can be. I stated off schooled as a welder with some experience in machine shop methods. Slowly adding the skills of the smith to what I do has helped get into making a lot of wonderful new products that I can sell at fairs and other events.
I think if you had a gig as a smith doing demos at a historical sight somewhere you could make enough to survive. If you are lucky you will get a few clients that understand the skills and time that is involved and are willing to pay you what your worth. I find that 90% of the time however people around me are always just looking for something bright and shinny at a good price... that is why I need to incorporate other methods of manufacture into the items I make. One thing is that the smith him/herself needs to value their own work and time and not sell things at a loss which I have seen many people do, I did this in the beginning.
Amen
Roy, love your videos! As much as I love the actual smithing videos, this is my favorite. Great job breaking your perspective down to simpliest terms for easy digestion. I just got my first anvil (an old 120# Vulcan), had a coal forge, leg vice, and Buffalo blower donated to me and have full intention of becoming a full-time smith. I cannot fully express how valuable both you and your wife's videos have been to me. To me you have the perfect life and I'm very happy for you as well.
I am very grateful for you and your wife for doing these business videos.
I have learned alot and will be watching them again.
I am just starting to learn the art of blacksmithing, and you all have been so helpful.
Thank You so much.
Hi William,Thank you for taking the time to let us know these videos are helpful. We're glad that you like them. If you have questions on any business related topics that we haven't covered, leave us a comment, and if we get the chance, we'll make a video on it. Have a blessed day! ~Jessica
Before you think about being a full time blacksmith you should yourself are you a small business type person? Are you a risk taker? Are you willing to charge enough for you to eat and pay bills after all your taxes are paid? It doesn't have anything to with what the trade or craft is, it's a business. Run it like a business. Treat it like a business and you improve your chances of making it. I used to provide services to farmers in my area and the farmers that struggled were running a tractor the farmers that were successful were running the farm. The successful farmers weren't actually farming but running their business. Give it some thought. Maybe the answer is in you.
You make some excellent points on the topic of business. Many times, a successful business person isn't the person on the front lines doing all the hard work, they are managers directing everyone :) ~Jessica
Great advice, ive been running a profitable roofing buisness for 4 years, a successful buisness owner once said to me just work hard and see what happens
If you work hard and keep learning you will do well.
+techron mattic that is an awesome saying ! It is great when successful businessman or women come alongside you and encourage you. I have had my fair share of both and Hope to be that for a lot of people some day. Thank you for taking the time to watch. God bless you
Thank you for all the business videos. Really helps to understand the business aspect of it.
+Nathan Sangenitto you're very welcome. I enjoy helping fellow Smiths learn how to Market themselves appropriately and make a difference in this big old world! Thank you for the great comment.
God bless you
Roy, Its been a bit since ive commented . You big up a very good point, I have sold almost everything I have made and I am just beginning this venture. In practicality I am am bladesmith and do blacksmithing for fun. in fact I am a very new Bladesmith and you are very right there is a market foe everyone. like they say if you build it they will come. keep up the great work .Sincerely, M/S Blades
+martin and shan Moldovan good to hear from you again Martin and thank you for the great comments. It is as they say if you build it they will come:-) the more of us blacksmiths that are out there selling our work. The more customers will know we exist. I'm glad to hear that you are selling your work and making a difference. God bless you and thank you again for the great comment.
Yes I do agree with you thanks you have given me some memory I trained Stockdogs and did very well at it and now I am trying to relearn something new I thank you bless you us
Excellent video. Works in any worthwhile endeavor. Thank you for sharing. Subscriber from the US Virgin Islands.
You need money to get started!
This is true, but if you truly want to succeed you can find/make the money to get started. Work with/for someone who is doing what you want to do. Work an extra part time job to make extra money for tools and supplies. Learn everything you can about what you want to do. You can become an expert at it. I have done it, more than once. An artist/creative person has a want…no a true need to create. They find a way. Open your mind and your eyes to what is around you right now. Start now. Start learning, start communicating with people in your desired field, start where you are and move forward.
Great insight thanks for sharing. Trying to get caught up on your vids, alot of excellent info on many levels.
Awesome inspiration!!!
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your an inspiration to me roy i have 3 toasting forks made now i will be selling them once i work out the best way to take pictures on them in the meantime i'll keep on keepin on
+grayem pepper that is awesome to hear man! I'm so glad that we have had a small part in inspiring you to go after your goals in life. It will be a lot of hard work but so worth all the effort put in in the long run. Thank you for the great comment I love hearing that I'm making a difference it's why I wanted to start this RUclips channel for and I'm glad it is helping some people out there. God bless you and hope you are having a great week so far.
Good man from ireland love your work .
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Thanks John! Excited to have you watching from Ireland :)
this is all true thank you and God bless
+cvhvch vhkjbhk your welcome and God bless you!
fucking Jesus Christ!, good points
Oh yeah, find your market in what you make, or in my case find a niche market.
Niche markets are definitely nice. Sometimes you just stumble upon them. What is your niche? ~Jessica
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