Makers to Market Accelerator – PM Cohort
You know how to make your product. Now, build the business behind it.
Makers to Market is a new three-day accelerator from ASSETS for entrepreneurs who make physical products and want to build a stronger foundation for growth. From pricing and production to sales and marketing, you’ll work through the practical pieces of building a successful product-based business.
Evening Cohort
October 6, 7, and 8 | 6pm-9pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – Participants must commit to attending all three sessions.
REGISTER
Prefer a morning class? We’re also offering a morning cohort on October 21, 22, and 23 from 9am-12pm: Learn more
What You’ll Learn:
Day 1: Know Your Business
Understand your costs, pricing, customers, business structure and financial foundations.
Day 2: Build Your Operation
Strengthen your production, inventory, packaging, quality control and day-to-day systems.
Day 3: Get to Market
Explore retail, wholesale, markets, branding and marketing, and build a 90-day action plan.
Is Makers to Market for You?
Makers to Market is designed for entrepreneurs who make physical products for sale, including:
- Packaged foods and beverages
- Apparel, textiles and accessories
- Candles, soaps and personal care products
- Ceramics, home goods and furniture
- Other artisan and consumer goods produced in repeatable batches
You don’t need a factory. Businesses operating from commercial kitchens, studios, workshops, maker spaces or home-based businesses may qualify.
Not sure if your business is a fit? Contact us at wbc@assetspa.org
Program Details:
Program Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026
The fee includes all three sessions, program materials and light refreshments. Scholarships are available for those who need assistance with the program fee.
Makers to Market is offered with support from the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen