Bob,
I guess I'm not your average "hobby" bait maker then. I got an order the first of last week for over 100 baits and shipped them out Saturday. I have 1 injector and that particular bait I have a 1 cavity mold. I busted my a** to get them done for him and there were 6 different colors involved. He probably got 5 emails last week including 2 with shipping times and tracking number. I have done that a couple more times too with other clients. I did 60 hand-dipped tubes in 3 colors and hand-split the tails one weekend too.
My point is trying to make any money out of it is VERY hard. I know how to run a business, I have owned two in the past. 1 I had for 10 yrs and the other for 7 yrs.
I take great care of my customers and produce a fine product in a short amount of time, BUT when I put a pencil to it, it just doesn't make much money.
I would like to know how many on here actually make a "profit" after it is all said and done. I love doing it, but I know I'm not going to get rich off of it. I will always take care of my clients though and they are my main priority. I give up a lot of time with family on the weekends and evenings to do it, and for that, I need to make some money.