How to have a successful handmade business WITHOUT Etsy – with Rebecca Haas [317]
Rebecca Haas has been an independent jeweller for over 20 years. She has a small jewelry design studio based in idyllic Southern Vermont. Each unique piece is handcrafted with skill and care by Rebecca in her hilltop studio from ethically sourced metals. Rebecca makes...
Over 8,000 sales on Etsy since 2019… How did she do it? [316]
What happens when your business evolves? This is a central theme of my interview with Chereen - formerly of Smeeny Beanie Knits, now Smeeny Made Wild. We discuss her beginnings - from making a few beanies to sell at a local store - to now having a full-time business...
Set Up Shop 2024 – Registration now open!
Registration for my flagship course - Set Up Shop - is now open. Join over 1,400 makers who’ve already used the Set Up Shop system to set up stellar handmade shops online! What is Set Up Shop? It's a 30-day LIVE e-course that will teach you exactly what you need to...
Essential Tips for How to Manage your Money as a Creative Business Owner [315]
If you're moving from employment to self-employment, there are some essential money management practices that you need to be aware of right from the get-go. Today I'm going to share a few crucial steps you need to take to ensure you're setting yourself up for...
Do THIS to grow a successful handmade business in 2024. [314]
Welcome to 2024! If you're ready to have your best year in business yet, you might like to join me for the Handmade Business Boot Camp - starting January 8th! In the Boot Camp, you'll find clarity, focus, and a make rock-solid plan that will move your business...
A debrief of 2023.
Hey Thriver, It's been a tough year. I've seen so many handmade businesses struggling. I've seen some close. I've seen makers having to get part-time (or even-full time) jobs to stay afloat. Truly - it's been the most economically challenging year I've seen since I...
Reproducible VS. One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Products – Which should you sell? [313]
There are 2 types of handmade products you can sell. Reproducible and one-of-a-kind (OOAK). Reproducible products are where you make a prototype, and then basically copy it over and over again (this is what I do in my jewellery shop, Epheriell.com). OOAK products are...
Should you sell on Etsy in 2024? [312]
You may be wondering if you should start or continue your business on Etsy in 2024. Today I'm outlining pros and cons when it comes to selling handmade items on Etsy, and I'll give you my thoughts on whether it's worth it in 2024. Download your FREE Etsy Quick-Start...
Reels Ideas for Makers (without having to show your face) + The Reels Challenge!
✨ Get 30 Reel Ideas for Makers! FREE Download. Makers - do you struggle to come up with ideas for Instagram Reels? Reels are one of the best ways to grow and get seen on Instagram, but it can be exhausting to come up with new ideas for Reels. This week...
Join the Holiday Prep Challenge 2023!
Makers - are you ready for the holiday sales season? Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth holiday season, it’s time to get prepared for the busiest sales period of the year. Are you ready for it? If you want to ensure you have your BEST holiday season ever,...