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I’ve made $1.6 million dollars selling polymer clay food charms since I started doing this full time in 2012.
I now only work on this business an average of five hours a week, and it’s making me six figures in annual sales.
Curious how I pulled it off? Let’s spill the tea.
In this blog post, let’s talk through how exactly I did this, where I’m selling the charms, if I make the charms myself, and what the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way are.
These four skills are the only ones you need to build a six-figure online store and beyond, whether you’re selling your art or your own physical products.
I’ve been in business since 2006 and I run four of them that make over a million dollars every year.
It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t.
So if I can do it, you can absolutely learn these skills yourself.
When my business struggled to take off or during the times I came close …
You know how business owners say that starting a business has changed their lives, and you notice that they always have this glimmer in their eyes?
That’s so inspiring, right? Seeing them light up with excitement and pride as they share how starting a business has dramatically improved their lives.
Their enthusiasm is infectious, and it often makes you feel like taking the big leap into the world of business.
Get ready, because that’s exactly how I am when I talk about being a handmade business owner. …
If you think, as an artist and creative person, you can’t make money with your art, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can.
This has been one of the biggest struggles for artists wanting to pursue their passions full-time, but it is entirely possible.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the eight ways I make a full-time income with my art, allowing me to have money leftover I could use to invest in my other passions and build my savings.
Since …
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
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