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The Artisan Founder
An Artisan Founder creates beautiful functional products, places or experiences.
They make with their own hands, or employ in-house or local craftsmanship to bring their designs to life.
They value quality over speed.
They are passionate about raw materials, sustainability and bringing joy to others through their creations.
Welcome!
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As the founder of The Artisan Founder, my journey here has been driven by a single, unwavering mission: to elevate artisan brands above the overwhelming noise of the mass produced and encourage a more intentional way to shop.
It’s not just about getting noticed; it’s about being appreciated for the craftsmanship, the creativity, and the human touch that goes into each product, destination or experience.
It’s also about being elevated and recognised, in a world of dupes and copycats, as the true pioneers – the originals.
I founded this platform with a vision to celebrate pioneering artisans without compromising their hard-earned profits.
Unlike typical online marketplaces or directories who take a cut from sales in the form of commission, we’ve taken a different approach.
We feature brands for free in our Journal and charge an annual fee for inclusion in our Marketplace & Directory, directing visitors straight to the brand’s own website.
This ensures that when a customer falls in love with a product, or wants to make a booking, every penny of an individual sale goes directly to the person/company who created it.
It’s a model built on fairness, respect, and genuine support.
Quality is the common thread linking the brands we feature.
Creating a fair platform where Artisan brands large or small, old or new, get equal exposure alongside each other in search results has always been at the core of this creation.
the artisans
The Artisan Founder isn’t just a marketplace for discovery; it’s a community. A collaborative community of brands mutually benefiting from featuring alongside fellow high-quality brands and from the wider pool of like-minded consumers who visit.
At The Artisan Founder, we’re not just connecting buyers and sellers; we’re also rekindling the love for craftsmanship and uniqueness in a digital world.
Thank you.
Thank you to the early-adopters who are sending us their wonderful Founder stories (we already have a waiting list!) and having faith by joining the marketplace at the start of our journey.
Thank you also to the kind words flooding in from consumers who are delighted to have found a new place to look when seeking something special.
Also I must say thank you to the founders who have so kindly gifted products for us to try, this has been an unexpected yet heart-warming response to our mission. Who knew I would get so emotional about a bottle of body oil.
Lyndsey James, Founder.
LYNDSEY JAMES IS A DIGITAL CONSULTANT ON A MISSION AND HAS featured AS AN expert for:
PROMOTE & SELL YOUR HANDMADE PRODUCTS
At The Artisan Founder, we empower handmade product sellers by providing a platform to connect with customers seeking high-quality artisan goods.
The Artisan Founder is a commission-free Marketplace
Our service is commission-free; we directly link customers to your website, enabling direct purchases, like the experience of a customer finding your business at a vibrant in-person artisan market.
Collaborate with other artisan brands
We value collaboration, assisting our members in executing joint promotions to tap into broader audiences.
Our Journal celebrates your journey, offering a space to share your brand’s story.
Are you an artisan passionate about your craft? Join our community at The Artisan Founder!
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