Handmade Business Podcast

Founded in 2008, Folksy has become known as the biggest UK based Etsy alternative, still dedicated to handmade products. Today on the podcast I want to explore this alternative with you, so you can see just how good an option it could be.

Watch the video and then check out the SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/folksy

So, I guess I need to throw this open to you – do you have any questions about Folksy? Feel free to drop a comment below 👇

There you are with that tightening pit in your stomach – is this the worst craft show you have ever done? You have worked weeks to put this craft stall together and you just aren't making sales, because either people are uninterested, or non-existent and you feel like crying!

Hey, we have all had those moments and I'm here today to help you with how to make the most of a bad situation… that's right, how to salvage this steaming turd of a show and turn things around for you going forward.

Listen to the podcast and then check out the SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/make-more-from-a-bad-craft-show where I have a FREE GUIDE FOR YOU!

Yes, don't forget to check out my 'How to Prepare Your Craft Products for Shows' downloadable guide, to give you some further tips! https://mailchi.mp/001a0984f9dc/newsletter

In 2020 I hope to bring the Craft Business School to a location near you and create a pop-up space where you can come and find the help you need in either starting a craft business, or growing your craft business sales. I'm starting off my journey in Westpoint, Exeter at Craft4Crafters 13-15th February.

Watch or listen to today's podcast to find out what the Craft Business school is all about and how you can get involved!

SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/craft-business-school-2020

Also mentioned NEWSLETTER 👉 https://mailchi.mp/001a0984f9dc/newsletter

So, I guess I need to throw this open to you – where would you like me to bring the Craft Business School? Feel free to drop a comment below 👇, or email me and let's get talking about where I can pop up next with the Craft Business School!

It's been an amazing year this year and I want to THANK YOU FOR THAT!

I will be back mid January 2020 with season 4 😉

Watch the video to hear more xx

Find me over at https://www.myindielifeblog.net/

Whilst in our personal lives Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year", as a sole-trading hand producer, it can quite frankly feel stressful 😓 – Everybody wants what they ordered 'yesterday' and as you get busier that urgency of deliveries feels less and less achievable. The other side of the coin is that if Christmas sales are buoyant our creative time is replaced with more and more of the stuff we don't like doing as much and this shows up in our motivation and productivity, slowing us down further.

🙌 Today on the podcast I want to give you some quick tips on how to deal with this busy time in your business in a way that allows you to feel like motivation and productivity never wanes.

SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/christmas-motivation 

Also mentioned CRAFT BUSINESS TIPS FACEBOOK GROUP 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/myindielifeblog/

Tell me; How have you been finding online Christmas sales this year?

I'd love to hear from you – comment below 👇 or email me!

With 2020 fast approaching you are starting to think about what next year will hold for your craft business and just like me your first goal will be to increase your income. 😍 Today on the podcast I want to explore how hosting craft workshops could be your answer!

SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/hosting-craft-workshops 

I taught many craft workshops over the years I ran Sara's Texture Crafts and learnt a lot about how to create sell out workshops with inspiring themes. Let me share with you how that worked for me and how it could work for you.

🙌 If you need more help, then dive into my new magazine 👉 My Craft Biz Issue 7 – How to Create workshops that Sell Out! https://www.myindielifeblog.net/my-craft-biz-magazine

Tell me; Do you have any questions about setting up a workshop business?

I'd love to hear from you – comment below 👇 or email me!

If you have been following along with my holiday marketing series this month you will already have an idea of how I do things and the kind of content I know will serve you well, in the quest to precure more sale this Christmas.

Today on the blog 📰 and the podcast 🎧🎥 I want to give you one last reminder, in order to help you avoid what could potentially be social media crickets for you when your competitors are shining like beacons in the online winter market.

SHOW NOTES 👉 https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/holiday-marketing-social-media 

Also mentioned CRAFT BIZ INCUBATOR 👉 https://my-indie-life-academy.teachable.com/p/craft-biz-incubator

Tell me; Do you have your Christmas marketing plan in place? I'd love to hear from you – comment below 👇 or email me!

Preparing my business for the holiday season is going to be a busy moment this year and just like you I have marketing I NEED to do!

What I thought would be good is to show you that I practise exactly what I preach by starting a new series on holiday marketing and showing you behind the scenes of my holiday marketing prep here at HQ.

SHOW NOTES - https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/holiday-marketing-prep

Next week I'll be sharing my tips on how to create your perfect marketing plan!

When you have caught up with the show tell me; What product are you marketing for the holiday season?

I'd love to hear from you – comment below 👇 or email me!

Running a successful craft business is one of the proudest achievements of my working career. Why? Because it was my passion and it taught me so much! Not just about business, but about life too.

Today on the podcast, I want to explore running a successful craft business further by giving you the 5 biggest lessons I learnt from my 11 years in business.

Now listen up, because I know you are going to need to hear this!

SHOW NOTES - https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/successful-craft-business-confessions

Resources mentioned – GROW YOUR SALES BLUEPRINT https://www.myindielifeblog.net/grow-your-sales

Running a successful craft business isn't based on luck, it's based on a myriad of knowledge and most importantly the right mindset. In order to navigate your maze of success you will need to be focused, resilient, motivated and above all patient, because there will be a lot you will need to learn how to do well.

Just don't be too hard on yourself while you are learning!

Tell me; What's your biggest confession as a craft business owner?

I'd love to hear from you – comment below 👇 or email me!

🛑 It's time to get serious and prepare your craft business for Brexit

Many of you have said that you have no idea where to start.

I hear ya… it's very confusing when there is no clear indication of which way the Government is leaning.

BUT, there are simple things we can do regardless of the outcome.

This is to establish protocols for our;

1. Production
2. Shipping
3. Business Insurance
4. Legalities
5. Finances

FOLLOW the podcast to find exactly what I mean, so you can get to work quickly!

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE Brexit Preparedness Checklist - https://www.myindielifeblog.net/blog/prepare-for-Brexit

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