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Doug Heifetz

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Thank you for tuning in to episode 135! In this episode artist Doug Heifetz talks about his journey to becoming an artist and jewelry designer, making beautiful and surprising work from everyday objects like spoons and forks. He leaves us with a beautiful vision of a better world, and how he inspires these transformations through his work.  To take 20% off any spoon ring on Doug's website, www.lostandforged.com, use code HANDMADECEO20 at checkout.  Makers who have questions about Doug's mobile booth/boutique can contact him through his website. Until next time!

<p>Thank you for tuning in to episode 135!</p> <p>In this episode artist Doug Heifetz talks about his journey to becoming an artist and jewelry designer, making beautiful and surprising work from everyday objects like spoons and forks. He leaves us with a beautiful vision of a better world, and how he inspires these transformations through his work. </p> <p>To take 20% off any spoon ring on Doug's website, <a href="http://www.lostandforged.com," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lostandforged.com,</a> use code HANDMADECEO20 at checkout. </p> <p>Makers who have questions about Doug's mobile booth/boutique can contact him through his website.</p> <p>Until next time!</p>

Inspiring Transformation Through Everyday Objects With Artist Doug Heifetz

Life can take interesting turns. And sometimes, we end up in a completely different place than we thought we would.  Today's guest is a perfect example. Although he started out as a professional rabbi, he now is a full-time jewelry maker!  And you're going to love hearing his journey because it is such a perfect case study on starting and growing a handmade product business!  Doug creates his artwork to celebrate surprising transformations and to make upcycling irresistible.  Through his small studio operation, Lost &amp; Forged, he offers a wide range of original jewelry, accessories, Judaica items, and decor pieces, all made by hand from antique silverware and other reclaimed metal objects.  He began his artistic work in 2015. Since then, Doug has shipped his pieces to buyers in dozens of countries overseas and all 50 US states.  Doug lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with his two children. He was the full-time rabbi of a local synagogue for 11 years but shifted his main professional focus to his artwork in 2017. The Journey From Rabbi to Jewelry Maker In this episode, you'll hear a perfect case study of starting and growing a handmade business:  Identifying the products you will sell Validating an audience for your products The importance of blogging for sales and search visibility How your blog and email list can work together Selling online and at shows A super clever way to get email list signups at shows Plus lots more!  Tune in now to hear how to start and grow your unique handmade product business! Resources Mentioned  Save 20% on one of Doug's spoon rings with code UNWRAPPED (expires July 31, 2022) See Doug's unique mobile craft booth for shows Gift Biz Unwrapped Topics Directory Gift Biz Unwrapped Merch Shop  Doug's Contact Links Website | Facebook | Instagram Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze  If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. Click on your preferred platform below to get started.  Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - please leave a review. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: Rate This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify  Thank you so much! Sue  Know someone who needs to hear this episode? Click a button below to share it!

Life can take interesting turns. And sometimes, we end up in a <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/ideas-for-creative-business/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">completely different place</a> than we thought we would.  Today's guest is a perfect example. Although he started out as a professional rabbi, he now is a full-time jewelry maker!  <strong>And you're going to love hearing his journey because it is such a perfect case study on <a href="https://suemonhait.lpages.co/makers-mba-program" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">starting and growing a handmade product business</a>!</strong>  Doug creates his artwork to celebrate surprising transformations and to make upcycling irresistible.  Through his small studio operation, Lost &amp; Forged, he offers a wide range of original jewelry, accessories, Judaica items, and decor pieces, all made by hand from antique silverware and other reclaimed metal objects.  He began his artistic work in 2015. Since then, Doug has shipped his pieces to buyers in dozens of countries overseas and all 50 US states.  Doug lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with his two children. He was the full-time rabbi of a local synagogue for 11 years but shifted his main professional focus to his artwork in 2017. <h2>The Journey From Rabbi to Jewelry Maker</h2> In this episode, you'll hear a perfect case study of starting and growing a handmade business: <ul> <li>Identifying the products you will sell</li> <li>Validating an audience for your products</li> <li>The importance of <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/how-a-blog-grows-your-product-based-business" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">blogging for sales and search visibility</a></li> <li>How your blog and <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/how-to-start-an-email-list" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">email list</a> can work together</li> <li><a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/why-your-products-arent-selling" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Selling</a> online and at shows</li> <li>A super clever way to get email list signups at shows</li> <li>Plus lots more!</li> </ul> <h3>Tune in now to hear how to start and grow your unique handmade product business!</h3> <h3>Resources Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://lostandforged.com/collections/featured" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Save 20% on one of Doug's spoon rings with code UNWRAPPED</a> (expires July 31, 2022)</li> <li><a href="https://lostandforged.com/blogs/news/introducing-the-lost-forged-mobile-boutique-spoon-rings-more-out-on-the-road" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">See Doug's unique mobile craft booth for shows</a></li> <li><a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/topics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gift Biz Unwrapped Topics Directory</a></li> <li><a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/shop/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gift Biz Unwrapped Merch Shop</a></li> </ul> <h3>Doug's Contact Links</h3> <a href="https://lostandforged.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lostandforged" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lostandforged/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <h2>Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community</h2> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze</a>  If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. <strong>Click on your preferred platform below to get started.</strong>  Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - <strong>please leave a review</strong>. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: <strong><a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/giftbizunwrapped" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rate This Podcast</a></strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gift-biz-unwrapped/id986323267" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5naWZ0Yml6dW53cmFwcGVkLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q=&amp;inf_contact_key=f00b9b282a6156da6dc2e642eb167c2f680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/380HmeoVquMHRzOepaoF0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>  Thank you so much! Sue  <strong>Know someone who needs to hear this episode?</strong> <strong>Click a button below to share it!</strong>

380 – Flipping His Primary Focus from Rabbi to Jewelry Maker with Doug Heifetz of Lost & Forged

Doug Heifetz is the artist, owner &amp; metal smith at Lost &amp; Forged, an upcycled jewellery business selling on Shopify, Etsy and at in person shows. Founded in 2016 they now do six figures a year.As well as sharing the story of how he came up with his upcycled jewellery designs, Doug is also sharing lots of tips around blogging, SEO, in person events, email capture and more.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

<p>Doug Heifetz is the artist, owner &amp; metal smith at Lost &amp; Forged, an upcycled jewellery business selling on Shopify, Etsy and at in person shows. Founded in 2016 they now do six figures a year.</p><p>As well as sharing the story of how he came up with his upcycled jewellery designs, Doug is also sharing lots of tips around blogging, SEO, in person events, email capture and more.</p><p>Get all the links and resources we mention at <a href="https://ecommercemasterplan.com/podcast/?utm_source=captivate&amp;utm_medium=episodenotes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">eCommerceMasterPlan.com</a></p>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>