how to find a HIGH QUALITY manufacturer for your journal or planner business in 2026 (start TODAY!)

you’ve been wondering how to find a manufacturer for your journal, planner, or workbook, & this video is your crash course.

I’m breaking down everything I wish I knew when I started manufacturing with just $200 and zero connections... from finding verified suppliers to avoiding scams, negotiating pricing, and ordering your first sample with confidence.

You’ll learn:
✨ How to not go broke manufacturing
✨ What “MOQ” means and how to negotiate it
✨ The red flags that get most small businesses scammed
✨ How to communicate clearly so you’re taken seriously
✨ My favorite certifications (like FSC) for sustainable paper products
✨ Real examples from my luxury journal line and client products

By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to vet a manufacturer, what to ask, and how to move forward with clarity and authority.

Welcome to your safe space for faith-based business owners, creatives, & founders. It's an honor to be able to serve you and share all the tea! But enough about me, I truly would love to hear about you and your business, and in what ways I can support you. I'd love to know if this video was helpful and if there is anything else you want me to cover in future videos - Lmk in the comments 🤍

I pray this blessed you♥︎ xoxo, love you sister, Mikaela

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♡ Moments shared:
0:00 How to Find a QUALITY Manufacturer for Your Product Idea (breakdown)
1:29 What manufacturing terms you need to know & software
2:14 Product Clarity 101: planning your product before contacting manufacturer
4:20 How to Vet a Manufacturer Like a Pro and recognize red flags
6:29 The art of communicating with manufacturers
9:38 Manufacturer Communication Checklist
9:45 Top 5 Manufacturing Mistakes to Avoid (Real Examples)
12:44 How to Negotiate Like a Pro and Lower the Price with Manufacturers (Save Money!)
14:00 Why You Must Order Samples Before Bulk Production
15:27 My Manufacturing Fail

MADE BY THE WORD is my own business, upon being mentioned, it is not sponsored but may be monetarily endorsed. Despite this being my personal business, my shared honesty, opinion, and perceived value of the business isn't changed because it's my own. Trust that my motives will remain clear and I will remain transparent and rooted in my values. Affiliate links & products created by me may also be shared, in which I could receive monetary gain from products - you are not obligated to use my link, code, or products - I just want to share what I genuinely love and what I believe will help you on your journey.

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