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	Podcast:		The Create & Thrive Podcast
	Episode:		[213] 10 Things I Wish I’d Known when I Started my Handmade Business
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:23:31
	Publish Date:		2020-01-07 21:08:09
	Description:		As of this month, I’ve been fully-self employed as a maker for a whole decade! It got me thinking – what are some of the things I wish I’d known about running a handmade biz when I got started? Things that surprised me, challenges that I didn’t expect – and some of the things that made all the difference between failure and success over the long term. That’s exactly what I’m sharing today – 10 things I wish I’d known when I started my handmade biz – Epheriell – back in 2008 (and yes, for those noticing the maths – I only went full-time in Jan 2010 :D). You can listen to the episode via the podcast, or watch it via YouTube below! Don't miss the 10 Days of Deals!! I’m celebrating 10 years – a whole freaking decade! – of being a fully self-employed creative, and I’ve put together 10 days of deals for you! Don’t miss out on these goodies that will help you grow your own handmade biz (and a few that will just help you add to your jewellery collection ;D) Each deal is available for 24 hours only – get on the list so you don’t miss any… GET THE DEALS Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc. In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business. You can also: Leave a review on the C&T FB page. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible. You’ll also get access to an extra members-only episode every month. Highlights from this episode: It gets easier (after the first few years) You need to find a niche Photos are everything (get the Create & Thrive Guide to Product Photography) Marketing is ever-evolving SEO is super-powerful (watch my video on Etsy SEO – in partnership with Etsy themselves!) That I would spend SO much time not-making That ideas and creative energy waxes and wanes You can’t compete on price (commodity vs. brand) That you need to find a new hobby Take the time to share your story and gratitude with your customers – it will pay off in so many ways
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