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James Dillehay, author

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What the Media Says About James Dillehay…

“Quite an expert….Very informative. I wish we could keep you for the next three days.”
Carol Duvall, HGTV, The Carol Duvall Show

“Should be viewed as the blueprint for success in the crafts industry.”
The Crafts Report

“Dillehay knows the field — I can’t think of a more rewarding retirement pursuit.”
Jack Smith, Syndicated Columnist: Senior Sense

“An astonishing amount of usable information, crammed into so few pages! James Dillehay has an amazing talent for getting right to the point, with a minimum of “geekese.” Of the entire list of computer instructional manuals I have read, this one would top the list. I would not hesitate to recommend it . . . even to my mom.”
Lapidary Journal

“One of the most user-friendly yet practical books of its kind.”
Fiberarts Magazine

“This new book is so useful, we can hardly stop using it long enough to review it. If you’re considering establishing or improving a web presence, invest in this book.”
The Crafts Fair Guide

“Everything you need to know is here, and it’s applicable to any craft.”
Whole Earth Catalog

“A useful compilation of ‘insider information.’”
Woodshop News

“Dillehay knows of what he writes because he’s done it. A very handy and practical book.”
Crafts N Things

“Helpful to anyone contemplating any crafts business.”
Countryside

“An excellent book. The appendices guarantee that the book will long remain as a valued resource.”
Charles Jermy, Dean of Cornell University

“A very well-conceived, informative and useful publication.”
Michael Smith, The Crafts Center

“If you are seriously considering selling your handmade items for a profit, the topics in How to Price Crafts & Things You Make to Sell are essential to your success.”
Spin Off Magazine

“Ideas and sound business advice on every page.”
Arts & Crafts Show Guide

“For artists just starting out as well as those who are more experienced.”
Ceramics Monthly

“Worth reading. Covers basic crafts marketing and business techniques that both beginning and experienced crafts businesses can use.”
Craft News

“Well researched publication filled with useful tips for marketing crafts. The book gives craftspeople sound advice for selling their wares.”
Ornament Magazine

“Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business veteran, you’ll benefit from the helpful marketing and selling tips offered in this handy reference guide.”
Decorative Artists Workbook

“Filled with pricing tips, ideas for extra income, sources for lists of buyers and more, all well-organized and indexed for easy retrieval.”
The Flying Needle

“He knows the art side and the business side of making money with craftwork — an informed guide indeed.”
Southern California Senor Life

“All the perplexing questions are answered and more . . . It’s well worth it.”
Prime Time for New Mexico Seniors

“Pleasant to read, easy to understand, chock-full of really useful information. Covers the whole subject of producing and marketing what you make.”
Vantage Magazine

“Comprehensive is the word for this book which covers everything.”
Aardvark Adventures

“An invaluable, practical business and art blend.”
The Bookwatch

“Just what you need; he’s clearly been there.”
Weavers Magazine

“A useful and enlightening resource.”
Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot

“Specialized resources make this a very useful book for weavers and other craft artists who need solid business information. Recommended for public libraries.”
Library Journal

“The Basic Guide to Selling Arts & Crafts by James Dillehay is like eating beef stew after the hors d’oeuvres — more meat, more filling, more down-to-earth . . . . This book will help you plan your business for maximum profits.”
Stained Glass

“This book is a must-read for any networking professional or those aspiring to become one.”
Networking Times Magazine

“James was a guest speaker on our Guerilla Marketing conference call and he blew me away with what he knows about selling.”
Jay Conrad Levinson, best-selling author Guerrilla Marketing, over 21 million copies sold in 38 languages

“I appreciate your help tremendously. You are one of the only people I’ve ever found who really knows this subject.”
Bernard Kamoroff, C.P.A., best-selling author of Small Time Operator (over 700,000 copies sold)

“If I could only give you one piece of advice on learning how to price handmade items, I’d suggest you spend a couple of hours reading the wonderful book, How to Price Crafts and Things You Make to Sell by James Dillehay. It is truly an essential book for anyone who sells handmade items.”  Lisa McGrimmon, CraftProfessional.com

“In the 5 years or so since I started selling online, I have read many books on the subject. This one is by far the best. I even put it to the test the other day and charged a reasonable price for something and the customer didn’t bat an eye.”
GeekCrafts.com

“Rock solid GMP (Good Marketing Practices) for becoming and being a successful network marketer.”
John Milton Fogg, bestselling author: The Greatest Networker in the World