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As creatives, we craft our wares with care. Thoughtful care with each stitch, each brush stroke, each spin of the potter’s wheel. And then there’s that day: the one where you present your wares to the rest of the world on your card table, dressed up and ready for shoppers at your most recent craft show. And […]

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You’re multi-passionate. You’re crafty. You can’t seem to keep your creative brain still. You’re always coming up with brilliant craft ideas for new things to design and make! So you grab the scissors and take out the sewing machine to create something really awesome. But you look in your Etsy shop and you’re confused. Why aren’t […]

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Have you always wanted to start a business but just don’t have the money for start-up costs and room for inventory? Are you super creative and artsy and make beautiful paintings, drawings, graphic design or are just plain great with words? Are you a stay at home mom or full-time worker who always dreamed of […]

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9 Powerful Things You Can Do When Business Is Slow

It’s that time of the year for you when sales have come to a halt. You might be freaking out and thinking that your business is broken. Don’t panic! For most of us, we sell products that are seasonal. Gift products sell best in the fourth quarter with Christmas funding most of our sales. Wedding […]

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The 2016 Instagram Algorithm Change and 5 Steps on How You Can Fight It

Have you heard about what Instagram is doing that will dramatically change your Instagram marketing plans? No more flying blind. No more winging it. For most makers, artists and designers I teach and mentor, Instagram is their top choice of marketing to get traffic and sales to their shop. Unfortunately, that’s about to change. Instagram […]

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10 STEPS TO SELLING ON ETSY AND MAKING A LIVING WITH YOUR PASSION!

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 […]

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Free Workshop

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  

Secret # 1

How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans

Secret # 2

How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep

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