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Disclaimer: this blog post features quotes from my interview with Jen Street, with certain parts edited for grammar. Head over to my YouTube video if you want to watch the entire interview.
“So in 2020, we made $533. Going into 2021, that number grew to $32,000. And then last year completely blew us away. We made $140,000 last year, and that translates into roughly 4000 handmade angels that we sold.” – Jen Street, Forged Flare
I want to share with you an incredible story of a creative …
Of course, creating products that look great is important, but there are other things to consider that can really make a difference in the success of your handmade business.
One of those things is packaging!
Believe it or not, how you package your products can have a huge impact on how customers perceive them.
This is why I recommend that you make a good first impression to your customers with your packaging.
This makes people even more excited about your products and gives people a better …
No business is ever really safe from the unpredictable trends of economic inflation.
Thankfully, there are some smart and creative ways to prepare your business so you can survive and thrive through inflation.
Back when you started your business, you probably already knew that you needed to jump through a lot of hoops just to ensure your business’s success.
You already knew that running a business isn’t easy, right?
The problem is, the economy is largely out of your control and it’s much harder to prepare yourself …
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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