The Winter 2023 magazine is live! We’re so excited to launch our first publication under new ownership and to share these entrepreneurs’ amazing stories with you. We also get to cover some new topics this winter, some of which you might not have seen before.
In addition to our two featured artisans, this issue also explores the Etsy Trend Report, the Gift Biz Unwrapped Podcast, and how to sell clothing on a new sales platform called Depop.
We have found that doing features on Instagram is an amazing tool for us to give attention to these beautiful women while also boosting our social media presence and gaining followers.
When Meghan began creating natural skincare products she found herself walking into an industry rife with unhealthy chemical products and an even more damaging outlook on the women’s beauty and aging. This negative attitude towards the natural aging of women’s bodies didn’t sit right with her, so Meghan began to find ways to empower women to be themselves and age with confidence. She found she was able to build a community through her business and social media presence on Instagram, growing her business and giving a voice to powerful and amazing women from all walks of life.
“It was important to include everyone, not just in how I formulated my products, but also in how I marketed them.“
-Meghan MacGregor @cosmicskincareco
I am ever asking myself: Is there something specific I need to work on to get to the next level? How am I doing in my artistic growth? What can I do to improve my skill?
Our second featured seller, Camille, tells the story of how she built her business as a fine artist. We are so honored to have Camille speak on the vulnerabilities of her childhood, her difficulty finding a sense of identity and place in an adopted family who just didn’t connect to art the way she did. In her article, she gives her first hand advice on how to break into the world of fine arts. She also explains how developing her business as a portraitist and gallery artist led to her finding true confidence in her identity as an artist.
“Artistry is a journey that is ongoing in many ways. In spite of the challenges, you’ll find that it changes you, builds you up, along the way. When I started my journey as an artist I felt isolated and abandoned. Now, after doing this for many years, I find myself so proud of my accomplishments and focused on improving my skill for my future works.“
-Camille Barnes @camillebarnesstudio
Here's a preview of what you'll find inside our winter publication:
How Meghan Grew Her Business by Empowering Women on Social Media
When Meghan began creating natural skincare products she found herself walking into an industry rife with unhealthy chemical products and an even more damaging outlook on the women’s beauty and aging. Meghan sought to empower women to age beautifully and confidently and found herself expanding her business and growing an empowered community with her company’s social media presence on Instagram.
Industry Highlights: Discover Gift Biz Unwrapped
In this new publication series we introduce Sue Monhait and her company, Gift Biz Unwrapped. Beginning her career in corporate marketing, Sue now spends her time helping handmade sellers develop their business with her podcast and private consultations. Learn about this wonderful resource for crafters, makers, bakers, and seller’s, find hours of podcast content, and more!
From Isolation to Identity: Camille’s Journey to Becoming an Artist
Camille tells the story of how she built her business as a fine artist. Reflecting on her difficulty finding a sense of identity and place in an adopted family who just didn’t connect to art the way she did, she explains how developing her business as a portraitist and gallery artist led to her finding true confidence in her identity as an artist.
Finding the Next Best Seller: How to Use Etsy’s Marketplace Insights and Trend Report
This quarter we explored Etsy’s Marketplace Insights and Trend Reports, detailing not what they were this season but how to find and utilize the information yourself, in any season. Here we looked at the kinds of sales data and trends reported in Etsy’s Marketplace Insights, and how to use them to optimize your business.
Should You be Selling on Depop? How You Can Make 6 Figures Selling Tie-Dye Designs
This article looked at a new clothing and style selling platform called Depop. Here, we detailed who’s seeing success on this platform, how they did it, and how and why you should start selling on Depop too.
The Winter Newsstand
Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!
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