{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Riding Tandem","title":"#56 How to Turn a Passion For Crafting Leather Goods into a Profitable Business - Maisey Haines","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5175,"description":"In this episode of Riding Tandem, I sit down with Maisey Haines, the creative force behind Haines Cattle and Leather. Maisey shares her inspiring journey from learning to sew at a young age to building a successful leather goods business. We delve into the challenges she faced, especially during the pandemic, and how she navigated through them with resilience and creativity. Maisey also discusses the importance of customer feedback, sustainability in leather crafting, her tips for selling at events, and her marketing strategies using social media. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable insights and heartfelt stories.\n\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.\n\nReach out! Send your feedback and comments with this survey. \n\nUnpacking this episode min by min: \n\n08:36 Testing for Durability and Functionality\n29:35 Navigating Difficult Customers and Cultivating Patience\n41:49 The Importance of Education and Understanding in Using Animal Products\n49:17 Involving the Audience: Marketing Strategies and Social Media\n59:16 Navigating the Challenges of Running a Business\n01:09:48 Building Relationships and Supporting Other Businesses\n\n\nVivian Kvam:\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/\nEmail Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com \nMaisey Haines\nFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hainesleather\nWebsite - https://hainesleather.com/\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hainesleather/\n\nTandem Works Team:\nFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeam\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/\nEmail the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com \nFREE RESOURCES \n\nShop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-things\n\nReceive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-up\n\nRiding Tandem with Vivian Kvam\nA podcast from Tandem Works...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ieanonfQa-yze4_G0x70pIibWQsSpqJEC_uFCSM1Jog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1MDE2LzE2NjQ5/MzExMjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}