Welcome to the Academy!

If you have been asking yourself, “How will I know it’s time to take my craft full-time and quit my day job?” you are not alone. Making that leap to full-time entrepreneur is challenging and downright scary. You think to yourself, business is good, sales at shows are great, online sales are doing well, and you may have even been approached by brick-and-mortar shops interested in selling your line.

You have landed here because you want to learn more! We are sure you have thought many times about how you can expand into wholesale. You are not alone; many makers share the same thought, and due to the fear of the unknown, they hesitate to make the leap into selling wholesale.

Now is the time, and you have come to the right place.

Get the tools, the knowledge, the inspiration, and the support you need for success. If you're starting out, you'll learn to identify your target audience, register your business, acquire basic bookkeeping skills, and more. Seasoned artists will find course modules to help them scale their business for more success.

The IndieMe Academy is an online course comprising self-paced modules designed to help both new and seasoned artists become wholesale-ready or continue learning to grow their business. With eight master class-style modules, each module consists of several mini-lessons. Our feature-rich classroom-style platform includes text, downloads, and images. Each module features valuable insights, tips, and information from seasoned retailers who comprise our advisory board. All who complete the course will receive a Wholesale Ready Certificate* and an IndieMe Academy badge, which they can display on their website and/or IndieMe store.

We are excited that you are here, and we look forward to helping you learn and grow in the ever-changing world of wholesale selling. Let’s get wholesale ready!

IndieMe Academy is a dedicated educational resource and mentoring program designed to help artists and makers thrive in the handmade wholesale marketplace. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, the Academy offers expert guidance on pricing, marketing, photography, and sales strategies—custom-built for creative entrepreneurs. Backed by the IndieMe Marketplace, this supportive community empowers artists with tools and confidence to grow their handmade businesses and reach wholesale buyers nationwide.