Gift Biz Unwrapped Sue Monhait

4 reasons why your products aren't selling and what you can do to turn things around!

A few weeks back I was at a podcasting conference called Podfest. Seriously one of the best events I’ve ever attended in terms of learning timely and relevant new things and meeting the most incredible people.

How does this apply to you? You're not a podcaster (most likely) but, I see applications that most definitely apply as a handmade product maker. If you aren't doing them already, adding them in will strengthen your business and thereby improve your results. Hold out for the last one - it's a doosy and one I didn't know before.
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Uplevel your selling experience AND set yourself apart in the handmade product market with thoughtful, generous, and personal selling style.

Maybe you’re like most … defaulting to the idea that blogs aren’t meant for your handmade product-based business. My aim in this episode is to help you see this differently by sharing 5 Ways a blog can benefit and grow your business.

Am I here to convince you to start a blog tomorrow? No. But I want you to understand the many ways a blog can be an asset and then you can make your own decision from there.
Be part of the newest Gift Biz Opportunity!
The https://go.oncehub.com/GiftBizBash (Gift Biz Bash) offers you the chance to get added visibility for your business - for free. Who can't use that?! But seats are limited. To see the dates and times and to grab your spot, go through the link above.
Join our community of handmade product makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (Gift Biz Breeze) is an active and inspiring group of creators at all levels of business development. Ask questions, see what others are working on, learn new things, it's all there and we're waiting for you to join us!
Finally, would you please leave a review? Thanks!
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Today we're talking about how to start an email list for your business.

Now, more than ever, it's important to https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/email-marketing-process (put email marketing into place). I know it can seem daunting but when you know the steps to getting started, you'll see it's not that difficult at all.

The subject of https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/email-marketing-plan (email marketing) has been coming up more and more. More attention is being given to this than ever, everywhere I look!

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/social-medias-role-in-your-business (Social media) is changing and people are wondering what's going on. Email marketing is becoming known as the platform where you have the most stability.

That's what we talk about in this episode - specifically how to start your own email marketing program.
What's In This Bash Party?

Free Training on How To Start An Email List:

why email marketing is so important and how it adds value to your business

how to start an email list for your business

plus tips on what NOT to do





QandA on the topic with Bash attendees

Showcases - attendees share new https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/host-your-own-handmade-craft-show (collaborations), upcoming events, and even discount promo codes. Listen now to grab these deals + get ideas for your own business!



Tune in to this FREE training to learn how to start an email list AND hear about new promotions and exciting announcements!
Resources Mentioned:

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/5-gift-biz-growth-stages (Bash #1 - 5 Gift Biz Growth Stages)

https://suemonhait.lpages.co/content-for-makers/ (Content for Makers)

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/shop/ (Gift Biz Unwrapped Merchandise Shop)



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Thank you so much! Sue

It’s easy to start a business. What’s hard is to stay in business! There are a variety of reasons why businesses fail at such a high rate. And of course, nobody takes actions intentionally that will set them back. But that’s exactly what’s happening to most business startups. In the end, their initial actions never gave them a fair chance of survival right from the start.

When you first learn about a new business in town, you hear the name, perhaps see their logo, take a look at the products they offer, things like that – right? These are the first things intuitively you would put in place for your new business because they are the things you know and see about a business from an outsider perspective.

Yet there is a critical step that should be taken before doing any of these things. It’s missed because people just don’t know. And it’s this most-important first step that, when not taken, leads to many many handmade product businesses closing down.

Let’s get into the details of what to do first so your business is set up for success.
Be part of the newest Gift Biz Opportunity!
The https://go.oncehub.com/GiftBizBash (Gift Biz Bash) offers you the chance to get added visibility for your business - for free. Who can't use that?! But seats are limited. To see the dates and times and to grab your spot, go through the link above.
Join our community of handmade product makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (Gift Biz Breeze) is an active and inspiring group of creators at all levels of business development. Ask questions, see what others are working on, learn new things, it's all there and we're waiting for you to join us!
Finally, would you please leave a review? Thanks!
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