Tips & Talk 104 – A Discussion on Large versus Small Craft Shows

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We are so lucky in our industry of handmade to have what feels like endless options for face-to face-selling. Today let’s talk about the size of a show and how that can affect your success. You may initially thing that larger shows will bring greater results but that’s not always the case. Both large and…

Tips & Talk 81 – Why NOW is the Time

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Let’s talk about why now is the most opportune time to get moving on your business. If you’re just starting – it’s the moment to flip that switch on. And if you’ve stalled out or pressed pause for whatever reason – it’s time to reignite that forward momentum. Here are four reasons why you shouldn’t…

Tips & Talk 70 – This Drives Me Crazy and Isn’t Good for You Either!

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It makes me crazy every time I encounter it – and it’s a lot! There are two reasons this frustrates me so much. First, I’m stopped in my tracks from being able to move forward at all and second, so are you! All attempts at making connections and progress with this strategy in your business…

Tips & Talk 63 – Is THIS Your Season for Change?

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The same holidays roll around each season of every year – Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving. Because you’ve done this before, perhaps many times, are you continuing with the same ole, same ole promotions? And is that the best you can do? Repeating what you’ve done in the past may or may not be…

Tips & Talk 61 – Put the Brakes on Selling

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Do you feel like you’re putting way too much energy into convincing customers to buy when you compare that to the return you’re seeing for all your efforts? Is it possible you’re trying SO HARD to get sales that what you’re actually doing is pushing them away? Perhaps it’s time to try a new approach.…