The August magazine is live! We really enjoyed the magazine theme this month because our featured seller talked about how she grew her brand by collaborating with other businesses (especially local ones). Collaborations are a quick, fun, and easy way to build up a following without spending a ton of money and time on advertisements. And collaborations don’t just have to be about giveaways or joint pop-up shops. As Carley from @parcelisland mentions, joining in on educational events and teaching others some of the skills you’ve learned is also a wonderful way to get more exposure and build relationships at the same time. Continue reading to learn more about what’s inside this magazine issue!
“I saw the true value in working with those around me…” -Carley
Our first featured seller, Carley, designs adorable greeting cards and she’s been very intentional with how she set up and runs her business. First, she started out mostly selling digital or dropship cards to keep her inventory and costs low. Then, she began collaborating with all sorts of other artists and businesses to grow her audience and find new sources for sales. Read her story to learn how she did it!
“My enamel pin ended up driving traffic towards the event! Many guests stated they came specifically for the pin. It was an amazing way to see how by partnering on a local level, you can help grow each other!”
– Carley Hussain @parcelisland
“I thought it was maybe possible to turn my passion into a business.” – Eléonore
Our second featured seller, Eléonore, caught our attention in her application because she mentioned how long she’s been blogging for business. It’s no secret that we believe blogging is one of the best ways to drive traffic to your business, and it definitely worked for Eléonore! Read her story to learn what she blogs about, how often she writes, and how she’s grown her business!
“I blogged for almost 4 years before launching my business and it helped me a lot. I wrote articles about what I did, about my new activities, new business, and occasionally presented new product launches to tell the story about each new product.”
– Eléonore Estadieu @lafourmiele
“Finding her niche and understanding how to successfully run a business is rarely easy for any artist.” – Dawn
As most sellers have experienced, Dawn had a lot of ups and downs with starting and running a business of her own, but her heart carried her through them all, even when her jewelry was stolen from a gallery! Open up the August magazine to read about her journey!
“I had 4 out of 5 Art Festivals reject me one summer and had 60 pieces of jewelry stolen out of a gallery the same year. I was filled with doubt, concern, and financial questions.”
– Dawn Hemstreet @hawkhummingbirdmoon
Here’s a preview of the goodies inside the August magazine:
Magazine Question of the Month
Last month we asked sellers what they wish they would have implemented sooner into their businesses. Read their answers in this month’s magazine! Click here to answer next month’s question and get featured in our August magazine! Product by @blessyourheartstudio.
How Carley’s Brand Has Grown Through Collaborations
Collaborations are a quick, affordable, and effective way to grow your brand quickly and Carley is proof of that! She discovered early on the value of working with other artists, stores, and locals. Read all about the kinds of collaborations she’s done and how she’s benefited!
Business Crisis Management – What We Can Learn from 2020
The Pandemic was a doozy, so now Deb from Tizzit.co is discussing crisis management as business owners and what we can learn from the last catastrophic event.
How Eléonore Blogs for Her Etsy Business
Eléonore started blogging 4 years before she started her Etsy business, which gave her an established way to grow her new brand and continue to build an audience. Read her story to see her blog posts and what she writes about!
How to Use Snapchat for Your Business
Snapchat gets 18 million views per day, and video is becoming the most popular social media format, this might be the best time to learn how to optimize the platform for your business!
Following Your Heart Through Obstacles and Doubt
Dawn is no stranger to obstacles. At one point she had 60 pieces of jewelry stolen from a gallery, but she didn’t let that slow her down. Read about her story for a big boost of inspiration!
Delegating & Inspiring Passion in Your Team
Delegation is a big part of business if you want to expand, but most people won’t love your business like you do. Here’s how to turn team members into valued partners!
The August Newsstand
Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!
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