@Greg10 wrote:
Hey sorry it's taken so long too get back too you!! And your very welcome and yes your right most custom furniture and accessory makers do charge alot and it's justified but jm approaching it differently!! I mean I still want too grow my business and be successful, but I don't want too rake people over the coals! I mean I seriously love ❤ what I do and I want too share my craft and make furniture and decor! And yes my site is mahlerfinewoodworks.square.site visit comment and of course if you can help me grow that would be amazing!!
@Greg10 I completely get where you are coming from, and respect not wanting to rake people over the coals, but just remember, your time is money. People will pay for it if the want it, just don't sell yourself short on your time, its the most valuable thing we have.
Some beautiful work you do. I've been meaning to try making one of those river tables with live edge for quite some time, but ultimately time is not on my side.
Given the size of most of these items, I assume shipping just isn't an option? I mean I'm sure it is but shipping costs are always rising, let alone the possibility of something getting damaged in shipping just isn't a fun mess to deal with.
Most of your sales would come locally I'd guess correct? Do you offer or consider "delivery up to xx amount of miles"? Could be something to think about for larger items, and charge extra of course as needed.
Growing your sales and site will take time. It's nothing that is going to happen over night. Have you thought about or made flyers or brochures to leave at other local business' around your area? Word of mouth is still a powerful beast in this age of social media. Social media is great for showcasing new products and info, but you'll probably just get a heart or thumb up vs an actual sale from someone local.
I think that your products are great and our price point is perfectly fine to be honest. I've made some things similar to those, (before lumber prices went up) and its a fair price for sure. Have you thought about doing a set of rounded river end tables?
Edit** On your site, the bread box for example. I see your pictures look exactly like the one on Pinterest. I would remove those images that show the pinterest images, and showcase yours only
