Craft + Commerce 2023 Recap: Grow, Connect, Earn

Inside Kit
Updated: August 27, 2024
Craft + Commerce 2023 Recap: Grow, Connect, Earn
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Each year, creators from around the world head to Boise, Idaho, to find new excitement for their work and creator journey at Craft +Commerce—a conference dedicated to helping creators connect with creators.

Grow, Connect, Earn.

This year’s theme was “Grow, Connect, Earn.” Mainstage speakers and workshop leaders created content to help creators grow their businesses, connect with their audience, or find new ways to monetize.

We learned an actionable framework to turn unremarkable daily activities into remarkable changes in our life from Sahil Bloom.

“What are the unremarkable daily activities you will do to create remarkable change in your life?”
@SahilBloom #craftcommerce pic.twitter.com/c24nsvkM7R

— MDS (@mds) June 9, 2023

Logan Ury showed us how to turn our newsletter into an authentic community.

https://x.com/alyssa_dulin/status/1667564580183347203?s=20

Surface pattern designer and coach Bonnie Christine told us how to hone in our zone of genius and got nerdy with SOPs.

Bonnie Christine is speaking my language right now at Craft + Commerce! @ConvertKit #CraftCommerce pic.twitter.com/pRbgjBEMBT

— Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) June 10, 2023

And Terry Rice gave live coaching on stage to figure out a few attendees’ dream outcome and their profit multiplier.

Learning so much from @itsterryrice at @ConvertKit Craft + Commerce.

Go bigger with the right value ladders. #creatornetwork pic.twitter.com/dGFkWRmMhl

— Robby Miles (@RobbyMiles) June 10, 2023

Big announcements

Our founder Nathan took to the main stage to share a keynote about flywheels and make some very big announcements that will change how creators like you grow and monetize your audience.

Check out this post to learn about our 4 major feature announcements.

5 quick things you need to know about @ConvertKit's product announcements from Craft + Commerce 📣 pic.twitter.com/1vFIOuTwYd

— Matt Ragland (@mattragland) June 13, 2023

We also premiered our documentary about Nathan Barry.

Creating connection

We’re so thankful for all our amazing speakers that put their hearts and passion into their talks to inspire and educate creators.

https://x.com/jayclouse/status/1667938281273675776?s=20

My first main stage talk ever!!!!!!!!!!! 🥲

Day 2 of Craft + Commerce was frickin epic!

Officially my favorite conference I've ever been to, period. 👇 pic.twitter.com/AAhQZvsSpj

— Justin Moore | Sponsorship Coach (@justinmooretfam) June 10, 2023

And of course, we’re thankful for all the creators who took time out of their busy schedules to meet us and other creators in person. It was so exciting to see creators support creators through real-life recommendations.

Props to @chenellco for her great newsletter! #creatornetwork #craftcommerce pic.twitter.com/l33f7I7qYB

— Joe Casabona | Podcast Process Coach (@jcasabona) June 10, 2023

Out here at @ConvertKit #craftcommerce meeting other creators and learning a ton!

Thanks for being a big inspiration @khemaridh 🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/fB8LLbMDWb

— Mason Schroder (@masonschroder) June 10, 2023

Props to @jcasabona for being such a thoughtful and consistent creator! #CraftCommerce pic.twitter.com/1Eo8pIs28Q

— Brian Richards (@rzen) June 9, 2023

Yo @jbivphotography—you’re cool. Inspired by you, dude! #creatornetwork pic.twitter.com/NjaTGfzvH3

— Dan Schenker (@heydanschenker) June 9, 2023

That connection is so important. Being a creator can be a lonely journey, especially when you’re going solo. That’s why we believe events like Craft + Commerce are important to keep hosting.

We all need community. We all need connection. We all need to remember that we’re not in this alone.

The biggest threat to an entrepreneur’s success…

trying to do it without a community?

trying to do it alone?

Grateful for all the other entrepreneurs I met at #craftcommerce

Thanks for speaking belief in us @ConvertKit
🌱 💈

— doza (@barberdoza) June 11, 2023

We think the conference was a wild success, but don’t take our word for it:

I had such a blast at the #craftcommerce closing party last night. I had such a blast with AC and Kevin and couldn't ask for better team! @ConvertKit pic.twitter.com/JKFm1vrH2k

— Ryan Clover (@buildwithmaple) June 12, 2023

Having a great time at #craftcommerce – learning a ton and making new friends!

— Erin Flynn 🍞 Design Bread (@erin3flynn) June 9, 2023

If you’re looking for a creator conference to join next year, grab a seat for Craft + Commerce at our early bird price today!

I’m coming to Craft + Commerce next year!

Dani Stewart
Dani Stewart

As a daughter of an entrepreneur, the wife of an entrepreneur, and an entrepreneur herself, Dani has lived and learned all sides of creating and growing businesses. She is excited to bring all that life experience as well as a decade of crafting content to the Kit community. She is a part-time baker, dinner-party planner, and lover of good bourbon living the simple life in Nashville with her husband, Sean. (Read more by Dani)