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"This doesn't work for me" is the biggest mistake you'll make in your business

“This doesn’t work for me.” You probably remember the last time you said that. You’ve tried many tips and tricks for marketing your handmade product but it seems like nothing is working. Feelings of frustration and disappointment creep in. How do other makers, artists and designers make it seem so easy? How are they able to […]

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Why Instagram Feature Accounts Don't Work + What To Do Instead

Who loves Instagram? Raise hand. Instagram is the social media platform of choice for many makers, artists and designers running a small business. It’s a great place to have meaningful, one on one relationships with your customers. And most importantly, it’s proven to bring you sales. I mean, that’s why you keep posting on Instagram, right? […]

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How To Find What Makes Your Brand Unique + Why Handmade and Made In The USA is No Longer Enough

So you’re a handmade business owner. Turning your passion into a business and creating an income from your sales is admirable! But are you feeling stuck? You’re not getting many sales and it feels really hard to turn one time customers into repeat sales. But just like going to the clinic to get some answers […]

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Annual income report for a handmade business

Do you ever wonder how much money other handmade or creative business owners make? This has always been a socially taboo subject, but I think we’re all a little bit curious, right? Income reports have been trending in the blogging world in the last few years but few handmade businesses are doing it. I created […]

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Steal This Process: How I Broke My Record With A $3,158 Sale Day

Have you ever created a promotion or event for your shop only to have it fall flat on its face? I have. Last year on Black Friday, I decided at the last minute (that’s how I roll!) that I should do something for the biggest shopping day of the year. I created a graphic banner […]

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How to deal with emails more efficiently to save time and your sanity!

This is the time of the year when you’re probably getting at least a dozen emails that go like this: “When will my order arrive?” “Can I get this custom order on time for Christmas?” “I ordered this yesterday. Why hasn’t it shipped yet?” If any of these look familiar to you, you know that […]

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Unlock a Profitable Handmade Business in Just 12 Weeks WITHOUT USING ETSY OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Don’t chase success the hard way. Follow the same simple step-by-step system that I used to build multiple 6- and 7-figure online handmade businesses. Even if you hate selling, don’t have a large following, and aren’t techy.

How to get influencers, bloggers and celebrities to make your product go viral  

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How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans

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How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep

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