How to Build a Business While Learning Your Craft with Megan Auman

learn your craft in a way that helps you build your business

How to Build a Business While Learning Your Craft
  • 30 video lessons
  • 10 hours and 41 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
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Are you a maker in the first phase of starting a business? You have a great business idea or beautiful product to sell, but not enough time to focus on both your craft AND selling your product. Well, this class is for you. 
Considered one of the most respected crafters in the business, Megan Auman will show you how you can concurrently work on your craft, grow sales, and focus on marketing initiatives that will get customers in the door. Megan is a designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for great design and sustainable business. Her designs have been featured in Design Sponge, Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, and more. 
In this class, she will show you:
  • The who, where, and when of your business; who you should be selling to, where you should sell, and the right time to launch 
  • How to adapt your business and your product line as your business grows 
  • How to make money in the beginning stages of your business that allows you to justify spending more time on your craft
Learn the essential skills needed for having a successful craft business. There's no better time than now, so reserve your spot and turn your craft into a profitable business.

Course Instructor

Megan Auman

Megan Auman

Megan Auman is a designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for great design and sustainable business. Her eponymous jewelry line is sold in stores across the US and online. Her designs have been featured in Design Sponge, Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, and more. In 2009, Megan founded Designing an MBA to help designers and makers develop their business skills. Since then, she has created a number of successful e-courses, including Marketing for Makers, Wholesale Academy, and Do/Teach. She is a frequent speaker on pricing, wholesale, and business thinking for creatives.

How to Build a Business While Learning Your Craft with Megan Auman is rated 5.0 stars by 29 students

  • Liana B. Mar 11, 2019

    I truly enjoyed this class, as it is very detailed, but straight to the point. 30 modules, more than 10 hours, it is so worth it! I also loved the interactive part of it. Building your business from scratch is not easy, there is so much to do. This class gave me some important pointers and valuable guidance, thank you Megan! I strongly recommend this class to anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder and be successful.

  • Haley C. Nov 22, 2018

    I’m in the very beginning stages of starting a handmade business and I loved this class. Megan helped me figure out where to sell and where to market (and HOW!). I truly do have a better idea of things I actually need to do vs things that aren’t specific to my business. And pricing - a basic pricing model that allows you to have profit not just cover expenses. She talked about ideal customer exercises that we didn’t get into - but danced around. 100% recommend!

  • Teresa B. Nov 18, 2018

    What an excellent course for beginner or already selling and want to improve on selling etc. Excellent value for the price. Best course I've seen here for your dollars!!

  • I. Aug 6, 2018

    Love Megan's style of teaching. There was a lot of information packed into this classes.

  • Jeannine T. Jan 23, 2018

    Outstanding! Megan gives clear action steps and the order in which they should be performed. This is EXACTLY what I need because I have the tendency to quickly become overwhelmed by choices then shutdown and do nothing. Megan is a very good teacher and I am very happy that I purchased this course.

  • K. Dec 28, 2017

    I've taken several business classes over the years and Megan leaves them all in the dust. With a warm and entertaining style, she imparts detailed knowledge and experience that goes way beyond the basics. She will leave you knowing that your craft business dream is completely achievable. All her classes are fabulous!

  • Marian R. Feb 2, 2017

    I loved this class, it's delightful to hear megan and her happy tone of voice, plus all the information she gives.... priceless. Great class.

  • Melissa A. Jan 27, 2017

    Megan is awesome! I have purchased several of her classes and have never been disappointed. This class is another great one! I always learn SO much from her classes.

  • Felicia R. Jan 27, 2017

    I've been watching this class live night and day, and I found it SO helpful and clear. It's packed with information without being overwhelming and made me feel I'm ready to get started! I would highly recommend purchasing this class and I will surely be buying Megan's courses as soon as I can. Thank you very much, Megan! :)

  • Kirsten G. Jan 26, 2017

    Megan delivers precise, manageable tactics that work . This is an excellent course.

  • Maike A. Jan 26, 2017

    First of all, it's so fun to learn from Megan! She is so motivating and enthusiastic – making you feel great about your business even when you are just starting out. The class is well put together, easy to follow and has simple, actionable steps to follow in order to actually move forward. I definitely recommend you check it out for yourself!

  • Kristen G. Jan 26, 2017

    Fantastic class! If you have never taken a Megan Auman class, this is the perfect one to start with. It filled in some knowledge gaps that I didn't know I had. Lots of great basic knowledge that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. Super helpful!

  • Erin B. Jan 26, 2017

    This was such an amazing class! Thank you for all the hard work you've done to make our work just that much easier! This is a must for anyone trying to figure out how to successfully start a business! I was lost until now!!

  • Shelby A. Jan 26, 2017

    Megan's class has given me such a great start and very practical how-to's for starting as a solopreneur. I've been so overwhelmed by all there is to do and all the tips, tricks, and knowledge; she was great at explaining and giving some real life and real time examples of how to step out and be great as a creative. Thank you Megan!

  • Kathaleen . Jan 26, 2017

    Thank you Megan for valuing art and creativity and helping us to apply your strategies so we can do the same. Kathy O.

  • Rachel R. Jan 26, 2017

    Excellent class, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to do to start or grow your business.

  • Jodi D. Jan 26, 2017

    I got some great gems of knowledge from this class, and now I have a much clearer direction in which to steer my time, energy and ultimately my business. Megan is a very knowledgeable and engaging teacher.

  • H. Jan 26, 2017

    I watched the free live broadcast and it was very helpful. I am looking forward to taking more of Megan's classes because I feel like I have a better focus on where I want to take my business.

  • F. Jan 26, 2017

    Great class!

  • Kelly J. Jan 26, 2017

    Megan is always down to earth, but still fun. She teaches the things that no one else does, and always shows me where I can go next. Love the focus on simplifying and getting things done in this class!

  • ~. Jan 26, 2017

    MEGAN is AMAZING! SHE DOES SUCH A SWEET KICK IN THE PANTS!

  • Jeanette S. Jan 26, 2017

    This is a fantastic class! So much RELEVANT information. Thank you Megan!

  • F. Jan 26, 2017

    Learned a lot!!!! Thank you Megan.

  • Karen T. Jan 26, 2017

    Megan Auman is a great teacher! Not only is she very on point with the information, but she's also funny and blunt with the delivery. I've learned a ton from this class and from her other courses.

  • Zoe C. Jan 25, 2017

    This class is so detailed without being over whelming for those just starting in their own business.

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