The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Paul Mencel
39 episodes
5 days ago
Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
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Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
Office Hours: Single-Maker Workflow, Meta Ads Readiness, Niche Focus & Pricing Math
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
21 minutes
3 months ago
Office Hours: Single-Maker Workflow, Meta Ads Readiness, Niche Focus & Pricing Math
In this office-hours episode, Paul answers community questions on how PTC runs its single-maker production model, when (and if) to start Meta ads, how to navigate niche decisions (built-ins vs. custom furniture), and the pricing math that supports a healthy shop. He shares practical systems—how projects move from sales to ops to a maker’s Trello queue—plus the cultural guardrails that protect quality and teamwork. The throughline: build a real foundation first, then scale with intention. Take...
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
