This week Lynsey and Anna discuss a topic which on the surface may seem quite negative. That is competition. We really dive deep into the reasons why competition in your handmade business is actually a great thing! In fact it is a necessary thing for growth and improvement.

Topics covered:

Market research - and how to do it properly 

Tony Robbins - on competition

Community over competition

Overcoming 'comparisonitis'

Why competition should not lead to copying

Our own experiences with copying

How to stop people copying your work

Abundance and competition

Basically it is a jam packed full episode that we both feel passionate and strongly about!

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*SHOWNOTES*

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Tony Robbins Masterclass

Small Biz Memes On IG

Natalie Franke

Memories and More Gifts

Community over Competition

The Handmade Craft Fair

Ginny Fears

Ginny Fears IG

Ginny Fears Reels 101 Course

Jenna Kutcher

Manifestation Babe

Janet Murray

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Lynsey’s Pages:

@LynseyWarrenCoaching 

@RaindropCrafts

@TheHandmadeCraftFair

Lynsey Warren Website 

RaindropCrafts111 on Etsy

The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren 

Etsy Success Toolkit 

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Anna's Pages

@AnnasPlanners

Annas Planners on Etsy

Memories and More Gifts