It’s craft market season, beautiful creative — are you ready? In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, host Torie Nguyen shares her top 10 tips for craft market success to help you plan ahead, reduce stress, and sell your heart out.

With over 20 years of experience as both a market vendor and organizer (including co-running one of the largest handmade craft fairs in the Pacific Northwest), Torie knows exactly what it takes to thrive at craft shows — from booth prep to customer connection.

Whether you’re a first-time market vendor or a seasoned maker, this episode will help you plan smarter, pack better, and make more money at your next show.

🛍️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to plan your production schedule to avoid last-minute panic
- Why you need a craft market checklist (and what to include!)
- The importance of setting up your booth display at home
- What to keep in your market essentials bin so you’re always prepared
- How to make friends with other vendors and build community
- Smart reminders like charging devices, packing snacks, and getting rest
- Why your mindset matters just as much as your product

💡 Resources Mentioned:
Freebie: 5 Smart Strategies for Boosting Your Craft Market Sales — a free guide to increase your sales and maximize your booth success.

Join the Waitlist: Fearless Selling for Creatives — Learn how to price your work, share it confidently, and sell without the awkwardness.

Visit heybeautifulcreative.com for more resources and inspiration to grow your creative business!

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to juggle work, family, creativity, and still have time for yourself? You’re not alone! In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, we’re diving into time management for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs—because balancing it all is tough, but absolutely possible.

I’ll share practical time management strategies for creatives that help you stay focused, make progress on your big goals, and still leave space for rest and joy. You’ll hear real-life examples from my own journey as a mom, multi-business owner, jewelry maker, and yes—drummer in a band!

Whether you’re just starting out, managing a side hustle, or running your creative business full-time, these tips will help you:
✨ Get clear on your priorities so you know what to focus on
✨ Create simple routines that actually work for your lifestyle
✨ Add structure (without over-scheduling) to stay on track
✨ Protect your time by minimizing distractions
✨ Show up consistently—even in small increments of time

This episode is all about finding balance, honoring the season of life you’re in, and building momentum little by little. Remember: you don’t have to do it all perfectly to make progress.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to take control of your schedule and make more room for what matters most.

Links & Resources
Download the free Goals & Gold Planner → heybeautifulcreative.com/goals
Follow me on Instagram → @heybeautifulcreative

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Until next time, keep creating and keep moving forward, Beautiful Creative. ✨

How much should you charge for your handmade work? Will people actually pay those prices? Pricing is one of the biggest struggles creative entrepreneurs face — and getting it wrong can hurt both your confidence and your business.

In this episode of the Hey, Beautiful Creative Podcast, we’re talking about how to price your work with confidence so you can sell more, earn what you deserve, and build a sustainable creative business.

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The 5 most common pricing mistakes artists and makers make (and how to avoid them).
- How to use both math and intuition to set prices that feel aligned with your brand.
- Smart strategies for positioning your products so customers see their true value.
- Why raising your prices might actually help you sell more.

Whether you’re just starting your creative business or have been selling for years, these tips will help you stop second-guessing your prices and start charging what your work is really worth.

👉 Plus, I’ll share details about my upcoming workshop, Fearless Selling for Creatives: How to Price and Sell Your Work Confidently. You’ll walk away with pricing formulas, sales strategies, and the confidence to grow your creative business without fear or burnout.

📌 Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Ideal Customer Avatar Worksheet → heybeautifulcreative.com/ica
Sign up for the Fearless Selling Workshop → heybeautifulcreative.com/fearless

💡 If you’ve been undercharging, avoiding price increases, or worried no one will buy your work — this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need to finally feel good about your pricing.

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