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It’s so impressive how AI has become such a big part of our lives lately, especially with the rise of so many AI tools over the past few years.
Take Shopify’s new Magic AI image editor, for instance.
This one can make any product photo look professional easily – all without the need to hire costly professional photographers and renting out big studios.
Now, I totally get if you’re a bit hesitant about using AI, especially since it’s not 100% infallible.
So, the big question is: …
Disclaimer: this blog post features quotes from an interview one of Creative Hive’s coaches, Alonda, did with Kat Wilmore, with certain parts edited for grammar. Head over to my YouTube video if you want to watch the entire interview.
If you’re an artist who sells your own art or paintings and you’re wondering how to make more sales online, then read this post below.
Let me introduce you to the incredible Kat Wilmore from PlantBasedPaintings.com. She has turned her passion for art into a handmade business …
Congratulations!
Your small handmade business is now growing, with customers coming from all over the United States.
Now, what’s next on your business checklist?
Maybe it’s time to go international!
…I used a unique “Reverse Pricing” strategy in my handmade jewelry store, and it completely transformed my sales – doubling them in just a short period of time.
The most amazing part about this is that it only takes me a minute to do each time.
This strategy isn’t limited to just jewelry, but it works for selling any type of physical product. Even services or digital products!
Now, here’s the kicker: Reverse Pricing is a counterintuitive approach.
It flips the conventional pricing methods on their head, …
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. …
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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