What do you do when there's someone right in your hometown making the same thing you do? And you're just starting your business? Sam talks through her thinking and actions when faced with this challenge. She's now has solid positioning and is on fire with her business. Hear how you can apply the same strategies in your business too.

244 – What If Your Product Category is Already Taken with Sam Holmes of Holmes Sweet Home

Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! 

In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. 

You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. 

Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?"

Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned?

Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? 

What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? 

There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing.

I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. 

At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales.

A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday.

I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.

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The Farewell Episode of Gift Biz Unwrapped. Here's what comes next! And the resource bank of knowledge that remains.

418 – Managing Through Life Changes and Updates to Continually Serve You!

I’ve heard it said that the answers you seek in life are only as good as the questions you ask. Because so much goes on in our heads, sometimes our thoughts are trying to answer the wrong questions. Or you get in a brain spin and ideas go round and round randomly without even attempting to answer a specific question.

To make some sense of this random thought behavior, I decided to put together sets of questions to ask that will help reflect on your handmade product business journey. Some won’t apply to you at all, some you’ve got covered and some may poke at you and perhaps make you uneasy.

The best way to work through this is to listen to the entire podcast first. Then go back and write down the questions that resonate with you the most or the ones that you know deserve some time to ponder.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Gift Biz Unwrapped Podcast Resource List
Inspired! Daily Planner

CONNECT with me here:

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PAY IT FORWARD by leaving a rating and review.

I'd love to hear your comments. Tell me how the show has helped you or a specific guest or point that had an impact. You can do that right here.

Thanks for listening!
Resources for Growth of Your Handmade Biz
5 Rookie Mistakes Webinar (FREE)

Start with Confidence

Networking Ninja

Content for Makers

Inspired! Daily Planner

Makers MBA
Check out the Merch Shop
Gifts for you or your biz friends that will make the days brighter and add a touch of inspiration and happiness. Enter the shop here.
Join our community of handmade product makers
Gift Biz Breeze is an active and inspiring group of creators at all levels of business development. Ask questions, see what others are working on, and learn new things - it's all there and we're waiting for you to join us!
Finally, would you please leave a review? Thanks!
It helps other makers like...

Tips & Talk 110 – 32 Questions

The Role of Your Website in Your Handmade Product Business. How your website and how it can be so much more than just a way to get online sales

417 – The Role of Your Website in Your Handmade Product Business

There are lots of ways to increase your sales but today I’m going to tell you what I believe to be the number one thing you should be doing to see your orders increase.

What I have to say is going to be controversial because it goes against natural inclinations. It will feel like you’re wasting time on something small that will barely move the needle. Except you’ll think differently when you see the results.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Content for Makers
Inspired! Daily Planner
Start with Confidence

CONNECT with me here:

Website | Facebook | Instagram

SUBSCRIBE to the podcast:

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

PAY IT FORWARD by leaving a rating and review.

I'd love to hear your comments. Tell me how the show has helped you or a specific guest or point that had an impact. You can do that right here.

Thanks for listening!
Resources for Growth of Your Handmade Biz
5 Rookie Mistakes Webinar (FREE)

Start with Confidence

Networking Ninja

Content for Makers

Inspired! Daily Planner

Makers MBA
Check out the Merch Shop
Gifts for you or your biz friends that will make the days brighter and add a touch of inspiration and happiness. Enter the shop here.
Join our community of handmade product makers
Gift Biz Breeze is an active and inspiring group of creators at all levels of business development. Ask questions, see what others are working on, and learn new things - it's all there and we're waiting for you to join us!
Finally, would you please leave a review? Thanks!
It helps other makers like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: Rate This Podcast

 

Tips & Talk 109 – The BEST Thing You Can Do to Increase Your Sales

Raise Your Radiance to Raise Your Revenue. Tips for enhanced inner and outer beauty that shines onto all areas of your life.

244 – What If Your Product Category is Already Taken with Sam Holmes of Holmes Sweet Home

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