From No Plan to Profitable: How They Took Over a Local Canvas Business and Transformed It

The next wave of trades businesses won’t be built from scratch—they’ll be bought, reworked, and revived. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS When Breena and her husband came across a small-town canvas shop that had been sitting on the market for five years, most people saw a dead end. They saw an opportunity. What followed was a creative deal structure, a complete overhaul of the business, and a slow, intentional redesign that made the work support their life instead of running it. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how they bought the business with minimal cash upfront, paid it off in just seven months, and reshaped everything from scheduling and customer service to pricing, production, and personal boundaries. We talk about the transition from skilled worker to business owner, how to manage client expectations without losing control of your schedule, and why staying small might be the smartest path to real freedom. Learn more about the business here: Inner Banks Canvas Website: www.innerbankscanvas.com Instagram: @innerbanks_canvas Subscribe for more episodes. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS

The Craft and Business Podcast is an ongoing project sharing honest conversations with working craftspeople who have built a full-time living from their trade. These are not startup fairytales or influencer case studies. They’re stories of people using skill, strategy, and grit to build businesses that serve others and support their own lives. If you’re a builder, maker, or tradesperson looking to take control of your work and income, this podcast is for you. Subscribe for more episodes. To access the after show for this episode, follow me on Instagram and send a message with the word CANVAS Thank you for listening.