# Stop Playing Small: Mindset Shifts to Grow Your Handmade Shop, Find Your Zone of Genius, and Sell More Crochet

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Podcast: [Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467)
Published: 2026-01-22T11:37:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcy-gardner6/episodes/Stop-Playing-Small-Mindset-Shifts-to-Grow-Your-Handmade-Shop--Find-Your-Zone-of-Genius--and-Sell-More-Crochet-e3dub8k
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Duration seconds: 1005

## Resource

If you feel stuck in the "daily grind," this episode is for you. We explore why many creative entrepreneurs self-sabotage just as they start to see success. Using the framework from The Big Leap , we break down how to stop doing the tasks that drain you and start focusing on the work that actually moves the needle for your shop. Identify your Zone of Genius: The secret to scaling without burning out. Break Through the Ceiling: Practical tips for crochet designers to allow more success and happiness into their business. Mindset for Makers: Overcoming the fear of "The Big Leap." For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Skool Community ⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book ⁠⁠⁠ 🧶 ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Grab Some Crochet Merch

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