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 I 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, videos, 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.

Sampling of Lessons

Price $449/lifetime access

Wholesale Rules

It's a brand-new world, pay attention to these Do's & Don’ts.

Using Tech to Sell

Small scale tech to help you with your day-to-day processes.

Creating Content

Compelling content your buyers will want to share.

Pricing your Products

Industry standards, profit margins and paying yourself!

Big Box Stores & Catalogs

How to sell to big box stores, get your products in catalogs and evaluating the large-scale order.

Exclusivity

They asked to be exclusive! Now what?

About IndieMe

The complete experience on IndieMe. Search - Discover - Shop

IndieMe is the premier Woman-Owned, online marketplace for retailers to source over 250,000 handcrafted products from juried American and Canadian wholesale artists featuring jewelry, gifts, fashion accessories, home decor, garden accessories and more, in a variety of price points and styles. Enrollment is free for retailers. Artists pay a web service fee and are eligible for many marketing opportunities including IndieMe’s printed Buyer's Guide catalog, digital catalogs and the first in the industry Virtual Expo. Commissions are not charged on sales. Unlike other marketplaces, IndieMe is a privately owned company, focused on the needs of the artists and the buyers and not focused on profits and keeping investors satisfied.

For over 25 years IndieMe has been a partner and an advocate for both artists and buyers alike. We are proud of what we have done and what we continue to accomplish to help you build your businesses. This creative spirit is reflected within our name IndieMe. Indie stands for Independent and that is who you are - independent business owners who strive to "Grow the Handmade in the USA" movement.

As experts in the world of handcrafted products and the digital tools used to sell them, we promise to continue to provide stellar customer service along with the tools and strategy you rely on to successfully scale your business. As the future unfolds look for continuous technology-based enhancements for the wholesale industry.

To learn more about IndieMe visit indieme.com For more information call 888.427.2381 or email us at service@indieme.com

Disclaimer
The IndieMe Marketplace and The IndieMe Academy are committed to supporting artists and businesses through educational resources, tools, and opportunities. However, we do not guarantee specific results, including but not limited to sales, orders, or engagement. By participating in The IndieMe Marketplace and/or The IndieMe Academy, you agree to hold both entities harmless from any liabilities, losses, or claims arising from your participation. All outcomes depend on various factors, including your individual effort, product appeal, and market conditions. We encourage all participants to approach these opportunities with realistic expectations and a proactive mindset.