Hey friend! What would happen to your crochet business if Facebook and Instagram disappeared tomorrow? Would your sales disappear, too?

If your stomach just dropped a little, take a breath. That's not a failure. It's information. And it might be time to rethink how you're marketing your crochet business. While social media can absolutely be a useful part of your business, it's risky to build your whole house on someone else's platform.

The good news? Marketing your crochet business without depending on social media is possible. You just need a plan for getting found, reaching new audiences, and building relationships with customers you can contact directly. In this episode, we'll talk about how.

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Crochet pattern theft can have a much bigger impact on your business than lost sales alone. When someone steals your work, it can leave you feeling hurt, angry, and even distrustful of the very community you've worked so hard to build. It can change how you feel about your business as a whole. But it doesn't have to stay that way.

In this episode, we'll talk about the emotional impact of crochet pattern theft and what happens when that experience starts affecting your sense of safety and trust. Then, we'll walk through practical steps you can take to protect your work, respond to legitimate copyright infringement, and keep one difficult experience from taking over your business.

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Crochet footbags—also known by the more familiar (and trademarked) "Hacky Sack"—are taking the crafting world by storm. If you've been active in crochet Facebook groups, Etsy communities, or TikTok lately, you've probably noticed a surge in interest around this nostalgic, retro toy. Crochet product sellers are asking, "Should I sell crochet footbags?"

In this episode, I'll give you the tools and know-how to make a CEO-level decision about jumping on the footbag trend or choosing a path more aligned with your goals. I'll cover:

• Why crochet footbags suddenly exploded in popularity
• The trademark issue many sellers don't know about
• Common mistakes with fillers and construction
• Product testing and customer expectations
• The pros and cons of trend-based products
• Questions every seller should ask before jumping in
• How to evaluate trends strategically instead of emotionally

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