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Part 2: How to double your email list subscribers

Last week, I wrote about why you need an email list if you want more sales. This week, I want to share some of the strategies I’ve used to grow an email list. We talked about opt-in forms and Mailchimp. Do you have that ready on your website? Great! Amp it up with an incentive […]

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Part 1: How to start building an email list

Why you need an email list If you’re not on it yet, you’ll want to start building an email list right away. As soon as you have your Etsy shop or your own website up and running, start collecting those email addresses! There is a simple reason for this. We spend so much time investing […]

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Making a decision? How to get unstuck

We make decisions in every second of our life Running your own business is no easy feat. We face difficult decisions daily! From picking the beads for your new necklace design to deciding whether to ship USPS First Class, Priority, Parcel Post, Media Mail…? Should I sell on Etsy, my own website, or both? We […]

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How to make your own logo for under $5

Are you starting a new business? Or maybe you’re considering a rebranding. You’ll probably want a new logo made but you’re worried it’s going to cost a lot of money. I’ll show you how you can design your own logo and save thousands of dollars! It’s really easy and you don’t need any skill and […]

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Are you advertising in the wrong places?

Do you sell finished products or supplies? If you’re like me, you’re catering to the consumer that’s ready to buy a finished piece. They’re not interested in spending the time and effort to make something on their own. Our customers are people wanting to wear your product now. They want to gift your product to […]

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WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE COMPLAIN THAT YOUR PRICES ARE TOO HIGH

Did you just get yet another angry email from someone complaining that your prices are too high? Or you just got back from a craft show where you overheard passersby commenting about your high prices. You’re hurt, disappointed, confused and upset. But you’re not alone. Here’s a screenshot of an email I got from someone […]

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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  

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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