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Running a Business

You only need to get four things right to start a successful online store in 2026.

I’ve been running online stores full-time for 14 years. A lot has changed since then.

If I started over today from zero, these four new steps are the only things I’d focus on in the first 30 days.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through those steps so you’ll know exactly how to start an online store that lasts and stands out from the competition.

When you’re …

I’ve been building my course business since 2014. These days, it brings in $86,215 a month!

But trust me, it took me years to figure out what actually works.

Everyone loves to say, “Just do Instagram or TikTok!” But honestly? That’s not where my sales come from.

I wasted a lot of time chasing platforms that never moved the needle.

So now, I’m going to share how I built this business, including the unprofitable years, the platforms that were a waste of time, and the three things …

If you think making six figures a month from art sounds too good to be true, I get it.

But I’m going to show you exactly how I made $151,414 last month from five different revenue streams.

I’ll break down where every dollar came from, what it cost me, how much was actually profit, and why some of those revenue streams work way better than others.

And more importantly, how you can get started with them too.

Because if someone like me, who never went to art …

Struggling to be productive and make sales?

    If you can’t seem to be productive in a way that actually brings in sales, we’re going to fix that.

    You might be stuck using a system that’s secretly holding you back.

    I used to juggle all the popular project management tools, but nothing really worked. I stayed busy, but the sales didn’t reflect it.

    Then I found a system that did work and it takes just 3 minutes a day!

    That tiny shift helped me build a jewelry business …

    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  

    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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