The February magazine is live!! The first month of the year was certainly a crazy one at the Handmade Seller! The magazine got a complete makeover which was unplanned, but we love how it turned out! And we began the journey of collaborating with Nikita from She’s Crafted to Thrive to launch a series of podcast interviews. One of those will go live this month! But first, let’s discuss the exciting things in this month’s magazine…
“My insecurities had an impact on my prices.” – Liv
Liv caught our attention while answering the magazine’s Question of the Month! She typed out a long response about how she’d been held back for a long time due to feeling insecure in her products and how to fit in within the fashion industry as a handmade seller. Read her story to learn how she moved out of those insecurities, raised her prices, and now has a brand new studio to showcase her product line!
“My early insecurities about my products had a profound effect on my confidence in selling. It directly affected my prices and marketing. When I first started doing popup shows, I priced lower because I had only been doing leatherworking for a few years.”
-Liv McClintock @tshoregal
“I started by planning the first 6 months of subscription boxes.” -Flavia
We also met Flavia when she answered the Question of the Month in one of our magazine issues. She had mentioned that she was growing her business by 20% each month through paid ads on Instagram and Facebook. Then we later found out that she also turned her handmade planner accessory line into a subscription box! So of course, we just had to feature her story! ❤️ Grab a cup of joe and learn how she’s done it all!
“So far, it’s been amazing! We have grown by 150% and we have dozens of 5-star reviews from subscribers that love their boxes. About 40% of our subscribers have been with us since our first box!”
– Flavia Gabriel @thefabulousplanner
Here’s a preview of the goodies inside the February magazine:
Magazine Question of the Month
Last month we asked sellers what the turning point was for them in their business. Read their answers in this month’s magazine! Click here to answer next month’s question and get featured in our magazine!
Flavia Turned Her Product Into a Subscription Box and Grows it By 20% Each Month
After moving to the United States to study fashion in Los Angeles, Flavia discovered her love for planners and began designing her own inserts and accessories to sell on Etsy. She started getting sales the very first day and since then has grown into selling her own subscription box for planner accessories on Cratejoy. Read how she did it and how she increases her subscriber base each month!
Intriguing Results from a Worldwide Survey of Handmade Sellers
Last year, Deborah from Tizzit.co helped conduct one of the largest surveys of handmade sellers ever done. Now, she’s sharing the results and what they mean about our industry. And you can take the 2021 survey here!
Moving from Insecurity to Healthier Business Expectations
Read about Liv’s journey from overthinking and underpricing her product line to finding confidence, balance, and success.
Simple Strategies for Getting More Press
Jackie was an editor for seven small-town newspapers and now she’s sharing how handmade sellers can get more exposure by reaching out to local media.
The Winding Path to Success
Read how Claire slowly built up her jewelry business over time and then went on to increase her sales by 300% in 2020!
Advanced Visualization Techniques for Creating a Better Tomorrow
Read tips for getting past the chaos of the current moment to visualize a better future. Jeandre explores how people have the ability to see things from the perspective of their best self.
The February Newsstand
Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!
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