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Which social media should you focus on?

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the things on your to-do list? All the great ways you could be doing to promote your business? Social media can make anyone feel that way too. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ (what else am I missing?)… none of these help with your feelings of overwhelm. Which ones can […]

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The ultimate guide: how to pitch magazines and blogs

Do you ever wonder how magazines and blogs find all of the products that they feature in their articles? Some of them come from the research efforts of the writers and bloggers. But a lot of those ideas come from business owners pitching their products. You, too, can pitch the media and see your products […]

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Getting publicity for your shop - email pitch critique

If you’ve sent email pitches to blogs and editors but have gotten fewer responses than you’d like, the issue may lie in the email pitch that you wrote! I got an email asking me to critique a pitch, and I put this video together because it’s so much easier relaying feedback this way. Crafting your […]

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3 Things You Need Before Pitching The Press

Pitching the media isn’t difficult, and with the right tools you’ll make it easy for bloggers and editors to work with you. Spend a little bit of time to make sure these top 3 things are in order before you pitch, and you’ll have a much greater chance of being featured. In this post I’ll […]

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What to expect when pitching your handmade products to the media

With so many options for spreading the word about your business—social media, Facebook ads, online marketplaces, traditional advertising—it’s guaranteed that your efforts will lead to sales, right? Not necessarily. There’s no such thing as a guarantee for any aspect of marketing your handmade business. No one can guarantee that daily Facebook posts will bring you five […]

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How I Built My Six Figure Handmade Business

Are you finding it hard to make sales in your handmade business? Some days you feel like you’re not sure what you’re doing. What’s the magic key, the secret that other businesses that have “made it” aren’t telling you? I want to peel back and show you the exact strategy I’ve used to take my business to consistent five […]

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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  

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

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

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