Comments on: How to Turn Your Favorite Hobby into a Profitable Business

By: gaynor

gaynor — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:55:32 +0000

Omg! You sound so much like me! I did cake decorating and felt exactly the same! I still do….Thank you for this article. ..you’ve really made me think……xx

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:24:22 +0000

In reply to Sarah @ the frugal millionaire. Glad you stopped by, Sarah!! Looks like we have a lot in common. :) P.S. I love the name of your finance blog!

By: Sarah @ the frugal millionaire

Sarah @ the frugal millionaire — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:03:20 +0000

Hi!! I just found your blog via Pinterest and I am loving it!! I currently work full-time in addition to blogging and freelancing, though I’ve recently cut way back on the freelancing portion.

I have a personal finance blog that’s about 1 1/2 years old and I’m just now starting to see some income from it. I’m also starting a new blog (launching Feb 1) that I hope will be my actual brand. I’ll keep the finance blog, too, but really hope to grow the new one (new one is coffeetalkformamas.com).

LOVE that you moved across the country to a state you love! We moved from AZ to NC (our dream state!) in August 2014. It is also the best decision we’ve made! I absolutely love it here. I have family in S Florida and love that area too!

Congrats on having such success with your blog!! I would love for my husband to be able to stay home, too!! (Though I’m not sure if he’d be into the whole blogging thing hahaha)

So happy to have found you!! 🙂

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:06:33 +0000

In reply to Jenica L. Your welcome, Jenica. Hopefully you can find that perfect sweet spot! I really wish Crystal had written her book 8 years ago. It would have helped me make fewer mistakes in the journey to my "Sweet Spot."

By: Jenica L

Jenica L — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:03:44 +0000

Thank you for sharing! I have always thought of doing a business with my hobbies but I have always had so many questions. You answered some and gave me a target for others. I especially appreciated the “sweet spot”. I have so many hobbies and interests, I didn’t feel like I could focus but this gave me something to shoot for. Gave me a lot to think about! Thank again!!

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 03:32:05 +0000

In reply to Trisha F. Do you like to write, Trisha? There is a niche of organizing bloggers who create content and digital products about cleaning and organizing. One of my favorites is the Organizing Junkie, Laura. I suggest this option if you enjoy writing. Blogging is a lot of work up front with not much payoff until down the road, but if you like to write and like learning {you are constantly learning as a blogger} this could be a great option for you! If you haven't already, check out my post Can You Really Make Money Blogging and the update.

By: Trisha F

Trisha F — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:07:34 +0000

I struggle with these as the only thing I am good at is cleaning and organizing.
But how do I turn that into a business when I don’t necessarily want to spend all my hours cleaning strangers’ homes?

By: Kathleen McS

Kathleen McS — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 09:43:15 +0000

In reply to Kim S.

Kim S, loved your comments. Would you feel okay about saying where you all resell? I’m guessing ebay but
you may have other ideas.

Best to you!
Kathleen

By: Asma Enayeh

Asma Enayeh — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:56:31 +0000

One of the most interesting article I’ve heard about the topic of starting a small business. Thank you for sharing your story and tips. I was very happy when my business kicked off and found my self lost in time doing custom portraits everyday for a living. I combined my passion for illustrating, collage and assisting others. I feel great when I get the feedback for my costumes knowing that my paintings were there for them on their anniversary or wedding or that it made their familly talking about it for days 🙂

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:14:36 +0000

In reply to Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom. Thank you, Lydia! I think #4 has always been the most difficult one for me personally, but each time you keep yourself from quitting {if it truly is a passion} it will build momentum for making the right decision the next time you are tempted to give up!