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.
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!
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 RUclips 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 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.
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.
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!
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 RUclips 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!
That’s awesome, thank you
Great content and thought provoking!
Thank you!
Yo no sé poner precio,y siempre pierdo dinero,pero orgulloso de mi trabajo entregado , habrá que cambiar eso
Agreed on steal stamps inc. They done me a great job also!
Quality work in a timely manner!
Sincero,
Thanks, Great advice
You’re welcome, thank you for watching
Joe Meling, I gave away my first projects to family and friends just for the practice.
Great way to go!
If your just getting started with small projects, when should you incorporate a makers mark?
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.
How much to charge for a leather phone holster?
When will you be posting the next video so i can hop on live?
I’m going to try being consistent with going live Mondays at 5:30pm pacific time.
@@joemeling3216 thank you sir! Wish you knew how much you were helping me and my business
@Ryder Senior I’m very happy to hear that. Please let me know if any questions come up!