👉 Join me as I chat with handmade business owner Vicky, owner of Rawsome Chocolate.

💪 She shares her inspiring experiences of leaving her full time employment as a teacher and assistant head to creating an un-roasted vegan chocolate company in response to the challenges posed by her son's dairy intolerance and a commitment to ethical sourcing.

⚡️ Gain valuable insights into the craft of chocolate making, from sourcing high-quality beans to the art of chocolate tasting. Learn how Vicky transitioned from craft market sales to establishing a successful online shop on Etsy and her own website.

💙 All whilst balancing family life with her husband and twins, one of whom has Cerebral Palsy.

🚀 A year ago Rawsome Chocolate was an expensive hobby... joining the HBSA has given Vicky a path to follow, a plan with actionable steps and the changes she's implemented are now showing how effective they really are.

👉 Rawsome Chocolate links https://www.rawsomechocolate.co.uk/
👉 Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/RawsomeChocolate
👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rawsomechocolateuk/?hl=en

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 Join me to explore the holistic approach to growing a handmade business.

🤗 As business owners we always look at the strategy and the practical business things.

✨ Over the last year I've started to look at a more holistic view of everything that encompasses growing a handmade business

⚡️ Why we need to focus on the importance of maintaining healthy personal and social relationships.

🔎 Discover how personal weaknesses and social dynamics can impact your business growth.

✅ Learn about the significance of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and fostering mutually supportive friendships. 

👯 Tune in for insights on improving 'friendship hygiene' to ensure your personal growth aligns with your business aspirations.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙  In this episode of the 'How to Be a Handmade Boss' podcast, Steph introduces the concept of a social media 'home hub' for marketing your handmade business. 

⚡️  Addressing the overwhelm and reluctance towards social media, Steph explains the importance of having a dedicated platform for nurturing your audience. 

🔎 How to choose the right social media platform based on target markets demographics, personal preference, and ease of use. 

🚀  Steph also shares practical strategies to control your social media experience by curating your feed and staying relevant while building brand loyalty. 

😀 The episode emphasises the significance of focusing on one social media platform to build deeper connections by nurturing your customers and enhance business success.

👉 Links also mentioned in this podcast '#20 - Handmade business sales dropped? WTF is going on!?' https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354025/15196597

👉 Sprout social https://sproutsocial.com/

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 We delve into the compelling story of handmade business 'Viva La Diva', a maverick brand known for its vibrant and unique handmade jewellery and accessories. 

🚀 Leigh initially focused on creating ceramics, but as the brand grew it transitioned and incorporate a variety of different mediums, allowing for greater creative expression and reducing logistical challenges... igniting Leighs desire for creating handmade products even more. 

⚡️ Discover her artisanal journey that prioritises passion over rigid plans, resulting in eclectic and lively pieces that are as unique as the creator's mood and inspiration.

👉 Links to Viva La Diva https://www.instagram.com/vivaladivauk/
👉  Mailing List https://mailchi.mp/56f0c3ce4eac/sign-up
👉  Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/vivaladivauk

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

😭 Navigating the world of handmade business can be tough, especially when it comes to monetising your creative handmade passion. 

👉 The episode is all about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). What SEO, what happens when you get it right, why you want to get to right, how to get it right and the reason we are doing it. 

🚀 We dive deep into understanding and implementing SEO to boost your traffic, boost ance brand awareness, customer experience and ultimately increase conversion rates and sales. 

💙 Learn about the vital aspects of SEO, including keyword research, search intents, and practical steps to optimize your Etsy shop or website. 

⚡️ Tune in to discover how proper SEO can transform your handmade business and help you connect with your target audience effectively.

👀 Don't forget to have a listen to Episode #1 - The Beginner's Guide to the Etsy Algorithm and Episode #5 - How to Get Your Products Ranking in Search Results

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

👉 If you want to learn how to create an engaging brand presence and create meaningful connections with your audience, this is the podcast for you

💙 One of my branding rules is to ... Eat, Live and Breath your tagline. So, here's mine...

⚡️The Handmade Bosses it the Place to be if you want to start, scale and grow a handmade business to consistent 4 and 5 figure months on Etsy and your own website. Not only that you want to build a legacy business that's going to withstand the test of time.

💪Building on our previous podcast about identifying your target market, we can now move on to effective marketing strategies. 

🚀Steph debunks the myths surrounding traditional sales tactics and highlights the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and helpfulness in marketing. 

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

🚀 How hard is for you, as a handmade business owner, to identify and understand your target audience?

💙 Every single part of your handmade business must be linked back to your target audience. 

⚡️ Steph has you covered in this episode. Explaining why this foundation is vital for your handmade business, steps to find and understand your target audience including demographics and psychographics.

👀 Methods such as self-reflection, observing the people around you and past customers, direct engagement with potential customers and leaning into attracting your target audience through social media marketing and market research. 

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 Welcome back to the Handmade Boss Podcast

🚦 This is our BIG UPDATE episode for Etsy, Shopify, Instagram, Canva and Pinterest 

⭐️ I'm giving you all the ecommerce updates you need to know

🚀 Cutting out the confusion around what you need to know and what to take action on 

💪 I've pooled together everything that is relevant to you and your handmade business

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

😭 Are you experiencing a sudden drop in sales, views, favourites, shares... for your handmade business? 

💙 In this episode, we're looking at what's going on in the e-commerce landscape for handmade business owners and what you can do to grow your business.

🚀 Including the unexpected twists and turns and uncovering the reasons behind fluctuating sales within your handmade business and what you can do about it. 

👉 Tune in as we explore potential factors such as market trends, seasonal shifts, and external influences. 

😀 Whether you're a seasoned artisan or just starting out, we'll help you navigate the challenges and adapt your business strategy to bounce back stronger than ever. Don't miss this insightful discussion on understanding and overcoming sales slumps in your handmade business.

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

💙 In this episode of the Handmade Bosses podcast, Steph catches up with Erik from Mountain River Life. 

🪵 Erik is a wood craftsman, who has a 6-figure business specialising in handmade mountain-inspired, premium quality wood gifts, as well as his new clothing and apparel line.

🔎 He shares his experience of pivoting his handmade woodwork business to include clothing, the importance of diversifying products whilst maintaining a consistent brand true to his target audience.

💪 An honest account of the challenges he faced due to economic changes and Etsy's platform adjustments. 

🚀 From leveraging corporate clients to navigating the complexities of running a handmade business, Erik provides valuable advice for fellow entrepreneurs.

Links to Mountain River 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mtnriverlife/?hl=en
Website https://mtnriverlife.com/
Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MountainRiverWoodCo

Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…

From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.

There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.

I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.

Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.

Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.

Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.

It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.