Creative Biz Rebellion

Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Kristin Vermilya.  Kristin Vermilya is an editorial photographer and - when not listening to true crime podcasts - educates bloggers and creative biz owners on how to build a stronger brand by conquering their photography fears. She takes the "DIY Hard" approach to life - messy and imperfect with the determination of Bruce Willis chasing down Hans Gruber.

“Show signs of real life in your photos when you can”

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Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Kelsey Baldwin.  Kelsey started Paper + Oats as an Etsy shop and a freelance design studio in 2013. It has since grown into a brand + blog that teaches creatives how to organize, design, and market their digital products, so they can share what they know + look good doing it. She is a single mom to a crazy 2-year-old and a big fluffy dog, and is also an advocate for women learning to sustain themselves + gain independence through online business.

“Educate the customer on what they are actually getting”

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Website |  ETSY

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Hey Rebels!  In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about shifting in your business and all the things with it such as should you, shouldn’t you, and if so when should you do it?  Caroline and Kelly talk all about how they shifted with their business and why they did it!  Has your inner voice been talking to you??  Do not be afraid to listen!  Go Forth!!

Caroline had been doing wedding invitations for several years and life happened and the feeling of being burnt out and her heart not being in it, so she decided to shift to product line her new focus of her business.   Caroline talks about how her business was in a slump and how she needed a change and shifted her business in many ways!  What’s Caroline’s new gig???

I get up in the morning and excited to work again -Caroline

I have learned so much & it has lead me to where I am today -Caroline

Everything leads you to where you are -Caroline

Don’t be afraid to take the leap of faith -Caroline

Kelly started with the wedding industry, birthday invites, party stuff, etc... (still does a little with weddings) and shifted to address stamps because this was her most popular product.  After pondering this and taking baby steps Kelly opened a second Etsy shop for just rubber stamps.   Kelly  took another big shift and started doing her own production (instead of outsourcing) for her stamps!  Kelly loves the production part of her stamps and looks forward to going to work everyday!

Sometimes you just have to jump -Kelly

Today was so awesome -Kelly

Be open to the opportunities that come your way -Kelly

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Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Theresa Delaney.  In today’s episode we talk all about teaching what you know, and all the things involved with hosting a workshop.  Theresa is the founder of Creative Tribe, a monthly workshop series for women to gather offline, foster their creativity and build relationships. She's a self-proclaimed creativity enthusiast and loves watching it help people make lasting connections. When Theresa's not planning workshops, you can find her working with clients on their brand identity, watching Harry Potter or petting the dog that just walked by.   

“I myself as a creative, need the hands on learning”

“People come to learn from you & already think of you as an expert”

“All you can do is teach your best and people will love what you do”

The Creative Tribe Workshop Studio.  

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Instagram-Creative Tribe | Creative Tribe Pinterest

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Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Emily Ley.  Emily Ley is Founder and Creative Director of Emily Ley Paper & Gifts. She is also the creator of the bestselling Simplified Planner - a daily agenda for what matters most - and author of "Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy." Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Emily graduated from the University of West Florida with degrees in English, creative writing, and public administration. She would later become the executive director of the city ballet. From there, she worked in nonprofit management and public relations before launching her brand in 2008. Emily has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as being named a Top 10 Designer to Watch in 2015 by Stationery Trends Magazine. Emily lives with her husband and three children in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit www.EmilyLey.com.

“Eventually we got to that sweet spot”

“A sell out is not a bad thing”

“It’s crazy to see what taking a leap of faith will do”

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Emily’s New Book -Open for Pre-Order: A Simplified Life

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Hey Rebels!  In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about 5 Ways to Make Your Etsy Shop Work For You!  This podcast is totally devoted to Etsy!  Whether you are new to Etsy or have been on Etsy for a while, this podcast will totally help your shop!  

1. Fill it up- Use all the sections in Etsy-Go with the new policies on Etsy
2. Top-Notch Customer Service
   1. Answer convos in a timely manner-put this in your shop policy
   2. Let them know shop hours for when you respond
3. Use Etsy Snippets
   1. You can save a response for ones you use frequently based on your shop
   2. Get a quick overview here:  https://www.etsy.com/help/article/4271
   3. Get The Etsy Action Plan for a video tutorial on how Kelly uses snippets!
4. Be Present on Social Media-Kelly recommends using Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
5. Being Aware
   1. Stay up to date with Etsy-New Shop Manager
      1. Get a full video walkthrough of the new Etsy Shop Manager in The Etsy Action Plan!
   2. Subscribe to Etsy Success email newsletter for up to date info on Etsy!  https://www.etsy.com/emails/success

I wasn't using all the things -Caroline

I don't know everything about Etsy like I thought I did -Caroline

I don’t know what I would do without my bucket of snippets -Kelly

If Etsy gives it to you, fill it out -Kelly

Calling all Etsy sellers!  Improve your shop and your sales with Kelly’s course Etsy Action Plan in our new Teachable school called the Creative Rebel Base!  Come sign up for the Etsy Action Plan and improve your Etsy shop!  

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Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Julie Ann Art. Julie Ann Art began in 2008 as a creative hobby, and has since turned into an internationally recognized brand. Full of straight-forward sentiments and a necessary swear word or three, this stationery and gift line was created for people who just don't give a f*ck!  Every order is processed and packaged in their studio in Washington D.C., likely in the company of their pup, Penny.

We love Julie's snarky cards and we know you will too!  Enjoy the show!

“All you can do is the best that you can do.”

“Having this business has helped me as a person to have a thicker skin.”

“You don't have to have everything figured out before you get started.”

Candle Creative

Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

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Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Jessica Swift, the women behind pattern camp and the reason Kelly is so obsessed with patterns.  We chat with Jessica all about inspiration..finding it, keeping it, and what to do when you don’t have any!

Jessica Swift, a full-time artist, is on a quest to inspire and teach creative people everywhere to pursue their wild + colorful dreams... and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork is licensed widely for iPhone cases, fabric, stationery, rugs, and more. Her art and products are designed to serve as tokens of happiness -- reminders that you need (and deserve) to feel GOOD in your life. Her book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, was published in April 2015. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, toddler, and two cats, and you can find her colorfully creating at JessicaSwift.com and teaching at PatternCamp.com.

- Start making something, anything to get your mind into creation mode-Just start doodling-Look at old drawings/work/website-Put on some good music-Do something else that is not related to what you need to do

Morning is my time for inspiration. The creative Muse comes and visits us when we least expect it. You have to cause inspiration to want to come to you.

Pattern Camp, Jessica’s weekend class for creatives who want to make seamless digital patterns is coming this April!!  Go to Pattern Camp to find out more!

Jessica’s new membership site for creatives is now open! Campfire is a private membership community for creative souls. It’s for anyone who wants to take their pattern and/or art-making skills to the next level, get inspired, have real, honest conversations + get real answers to questions, and who want to connect with like-minded creative people from around the world and be part of a supportive and encouraging group of fellow creatives.Go to the Campfire/Pattern Camp website and click on the fire to learn more and join us!  

Blog-Go Fug YourselfBig Magic By Elizabeth GilbertThe Candle Creative

Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Courses | Pattern Camp

You can see all of Jessica’s Daily Animal Project in Instagram using the hashtag:  #DailyAnimalArt

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Hey Rebels!  In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk what do about when sales are slow.  For product based biz this is just one more hurdle we have to get over.  Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you when this does happen.  Every biz has a slow season, learn when your slow season is!   Think of it like homework-things to do when business is slow.   Downtime is sitting down, doing something, and always moving your business forward!  

-Find of theme for each month-Kelly plans this out in Trello!-Have a dump list for big projects-The financial ups and downs-save money for slower times-Take a class or learn a new skill-Dive into a blog article or email you have not had the chance to read-Reorganize the office/business

-Revamp photos, update product listings, tags….All the Things-Update your accounting-Think/design new products

-Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert-Art Inc By Lisa Congdon-Show Your Work By Austin Kleon-Make it Happen By Lara Casey-Grace, Not Perfection By Emily Ley

- Teach online course- Teach a workshop- Great Source for extra revenue- Take courses on Creative Bug, Creative Live, Skill Share- Kelly’s Etsy Action Plan course coming April 2017!

We are always moving forward -CarolineWe all have something that we can teach others -Caroline I am always thinking about Christmas -Kelly June can be your new January -Kelly

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Hey Rebels!  In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk all about dealing with negative feedback and internet trolls.  For product based biz these can cause lots of anxiety and tears.  Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you get through these tough times and focus on the good.  It is impossible to make everyone happy.  Dealing with negativity is all about swallowing your pride and doing what you have to do.  Chin up Rebels!  Don’t let the negativity bring you down!

-Take a small break and come back and continue your work-Do not respond for 24 hours-it may not be as bad later-Swallow your pride sometimes and just give a refund-During the holidays you may need to bend your shop rules to diffuse any issues.- Go back read through all your good reviews

-slide on the comment, click on the exclamation mark, report as spam or delete/block them!

-You must have a spam filter-Do not let comments post automatically to the blog (have them approved first)  or do not have any at all

-Breathe-reach out to the client and offer solutions to fix the issue-Be very factual when replying to reviews on Etsy-give all the facts-Have policies in place for when something happens-Keep convo’s in Etsy incase the customer opens a case and then you have proof and documentation

Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly

Breathe & Focus on the good -Caroline

How you approach the negativity will affect how it goes down -Caroline

Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and give a refund -Kelly

Don’t be afraid to block people -Kelly

Keep it short, sweet, to the point & Factual -Kelly

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