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You’re in the right place for inspiration, information on starting or growing your handmade business, and must-read tips on making money while doing what you love.
Do you love making things with your hands?
Do you have a product idea that you think will do well as a business?
Wouldn’t it be really awesome to make a living selling the things you love to make?
It’s every maker’s dream!
If you’re completely clueless as to where to begin, I’m here to help!
While I would normally advocate for you to start by setting up your own shop/domain, sometimes what you really need is the fastest route to setting up shop.
Creating your own …
“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 make a full time, stable income with their craft?
Aren’t these questions that everyone wants answers to?
Good news: I have the answer for you here today.
…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?
You’re convinced it’s helpful for your business.
But you’re wanting to grow your following and reach more people.
How do you do that?
…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 for what’s causing that intense migraine, there can be numerous causes for the problem you’re having in your business.
Your prices might be wrong.
Your photos might be bad.
Your product …
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
How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans
How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep
TAKE ME THERE
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