Why Staying Small Still Makes Sense in Leatherworking
This is a nearly two-hour, unfiltered conversation about leatherworking as it actually exists.
Bryan from Lowtide Leather joins The Leather Shop to talk about staying small by choice, working by hand, rising leather and tool costs, and why many leatherworkers continue even when growth is slow and profits are thin.
This episode blends:
Leatherworking philosophy
Craft economics
Hobby vs business reality
Tool fatigue and material costs
Parenting, humor, and long-term perspective
There’s no formula here—just an honest conversation that most makers will quietly relate to.
Guest:
Lowtide Leather
https://www.lowtideleather.com
https://www.instagram.com/lowtideleather/
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