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[marisabotes]

I am trying my best everyday to achieve my dream of becoming a full time leathercrafter. Working a full time job as an accountant and going at my leathercrafting afterhours. I am truly and completely obsessed with making it work. And everytime I struggle...you and your videos are my guidance. You are kind of my online mentor. And this video spoke to my hart truly. I have all these thoughts running around and you anwered them all. Thank you so much

[strhandmade]

Such a similar to my story. I'm almost a year on full time leather crafting. And im so glad that i finally found to do what i really like. Keep it up, mate! Best wishes from Lithuania!

[QuaCao-zi]

I've listened to every single word from you seriously since the first time i saw your video. You're my biggest inspiration for starting leathercraft. Since i have a family to feed, i can not quit my full time job as a interior designer, but i'm trying to spend some of my freetime crafting as a new hobby. I really hope one day i'll have a brand for myself like yours. You're like my mentor. Thank you so much man. Best wishes for you and your family.
(sorry for my bad English, btw)

[tclodfelter]

I just ran across your video... have no idea how it popped up... but I'm glad it did! It seems like you are solidly grounded... your workmanship will speak for itself!

[genecarden]

Congratulations on the magazine cover. I’m happy to see that you haven’t lost your enthusiasm for leathercraft with what, for me, would be monotony of having to make the same project over and over again plus the whole business side of it. It’s an amazing thing when you can make a hobby into a full time business with out losing the fun and enthusiasm.Very well done video.

[mickkeim]

I’m glad to hear that you are becoming successful at the trade. I on the other hand am a retired brick mason needing something to do with my hands since that is how I made my living for so many years. So for me it’s not nearly so complicated. I just find working with leather very satisfying. My goals are minimal compared to what you are doing. Projects for friends and family are the extent of it. Still there is so much to learn even if it’s just a hobby. Thanks for your concise and informative tutorials. Your videos are making it a fun and easy way to learn it as a craft. Keep up your quality videos, they really do help.

[me_jt]

Paying it forward through knowledge is more valuable than anything. We'll see where this road of leather crafting takes me. Thank you, brother.

God bless.

[christiansamos]

hey i went to college for three years for multimedia too- you are one of the most relatable YouTubers I've ever seen. Thank you for being real about the business part

[darcostoianov]

One of your videos pop up on my channel a monta ago. I was Alone at home, my wife was in hospital and i needed something to hold in. I started leathercrafting and this is the Best thing that happen to me. Thanks for sharring the awesome work man. PS. My wife is ok now 😁

[erinjoy]

Love hearing about your journey! I’m currently collecting all the tools I need to start this craft myself because of your YouTube videos! I could watch you build stuff for hours, it’s almost therapeutic so I can’t even imagine how it’s gonna feel doing it, but I’m excited and super determined! It’s like all I can think about these days lol. Thanks for the inspiration, keep making awesome stuff!

[patrickzuva]

Ryan, I am getting serious about leathercraft, learning as I go, buying tools and building up something that would pass for a studio. Anyway, I have watched all your videos and have found them to be a geat guide.

I also love how honest you been about your journey. I feel that's important because a lot of times crafters leave out the struggles they have gone through and people who try to follow their journeys end up being frustrated when they don't succeed as quickly as they would been led to believe.

Something else that's really inspired me is your branding and marketing and how much you have invested in your equipment. I work in digital marketing and know just how much you can accomplish with it and how essential it's become that you should look to sell and promote your products and brand online.

Thanks for this video and congrats on the magazine feature. Truly dope stuff.

[OscarQuant]

Been thinking about getting into leather crafting... Your channels, ads, vids are very grasping. Thank you for going out of your way to help others in this industry brother 👍

[lrmodranoel]

Your wife is the force behind the inspiration you have become to many many people. God bless you and your wife.

[tonyruggiero]

Love the prophetic branding.
Ryan, God is rocking people through you man. You are an extremely huge encouragement to us fledgling leather workers. Dude, the goodness of God toward you and your family!! Love and prayers to you brotherman!

[nusaibahibraheem]

Thank you for clarifying what support really means, coz some people think it is just those people that will constantly tell you how good you are. We don't realize our true supporters sometimes. People who can be critical, can make suggestions which actually help more than all those people telling you "I believe in you" "am so happy for you" blah blah blah with a big fake smile.

[danieljohnson]

I know this is an older video, but am hoping you see this. Your work is truly amazing, a true craftsman. For those of us who are newer is there anyway you could show us some of your first projects. I think it would show us that everyone grows their skills and it takes time and patience. Thanks for the videos and truly love your work.

[josecanedo]

Thank you for making this video. It's more motivation to see what others have done to get to a point where they can take care of their family doing something they like. I've been In retail most of my life and I'm tired of working with stress and bend over backwards for someone that doesn't care if you are able to feed your family just because you're not taking care of their needs.

[UriValdez]

Im in the process of transitioning from a toxic full time job, to fully devote myself to my business and being a maker. Im very excited and driven, I know that is a lot of hard work and Im ready to do it. Thanks for posting this video, you’re an inspiration Ryan!

[lauraweiss]

Your advice, especially with regard to marketing, is dead on. So many makers think that their work product quality will sell itself. As for me, I have a fantastic job p, and I make my leather goods on the side (mostly as gifts for friends and family). Eventually, I may make the switch to selling my work. So nice to see folks with talent and drive being able to support their family while pursuing their dream. Best of luck to you!

[elizabethsalasurias]

Helloooo
from Mexico, recently I discovered your channel, and I love how you work. I am just beginning my work of making leather bags, and it is a new and big but very beautiful world, and I also love doing things, and little by little I have adapted a room in my house as a design studio. With your videos I really appreciate the advice you give, I really don't know enough English but many of the sentences I understand. Keep up the beautiful work and thank you for your videos and give us encouragement to the ones we are starting.