Gift Biz Unwrapped Sue Monhait

Just in time! Powerful holiday social media ideas you can use NOW to bring in sales this season, even if you're starting from scratch.

It's not too late to ignite your holiday sales this year. Here's your answer to canceled craft shows and church bazaars. Announcing the At Home Craft and Gift Show!

Why isn't our email marketing working? Because we don't know what we don't know. Tune in for email insider tips you've never heard before.

Some days, running a business feels like, well ... work. But we all dream of building a business we love, even when it's hard. Tune in to hear what my guest did to fall back in love with her business after almost calling it quits.
Joyce is the owner of Joyce’s Baskets, a full service Corporate and Personal gifting company that specializes in "Welcome to Florida" gifts for conferences, conventions, and corporate functions or events.
The mission at Joyce's Baskets is perfectly captured in their slogan: We Make You Look Good. They have been designing gifts and gift baskets for almost 20 years and are located in bright and sunny Miami, Florida.
Joyce is an award-winning designer and a Certified Gift Designer who has been featured in many A-list publications – most recently VoyageMIA magazine in Southern Florida.
Putting the needs of their customers FIRST is Joyce’s top priority as they seek to build meaningful relationships that will last forever.
BUSINESS BUILDING INSIGHTSDon't just guess - https://suemonhait.lpages.co/start-with-confidence-course:// (validate if there’s a market) for your product.
Never stop educating yourself. Things change and you have lots to learn no matter what industry you’re in.
Plan resources ahead so you can take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves.
Adapt to changes for your business to continue to grow.
http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/jasontreu (Networking) can be a major influence on your business growth. Get to be known as a valuable resource so others refer you. -- Tune in for tons more networking tips!
Build real relationships, get to know people, create a personal connection, and discover how you can help them.
Tips For Building A Business You LoveFire customers who make you feel bad or treat your employees badly. Don't wait until the stress makes you want to quit entirely.
Watch for signs that a customer will never be happy so you can end the relationship before it goes on too long.
Always stay professional, polite, and kind, even in difficult conversations.
Business isn't always easy. Don't give up when things get hard. Change is just around the corner.
Over time you may feel stagnated as a business owner. Make a plan to change and grow to reinvigorate yourself and your business.
Stay flexible. Change your http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/positive-money-mindset (mindset) to learn new things and challenge yourself.
Listen to the full episode for more insights on building a business you love!
Joyce's Contact Linkshttp://www.joycesbaskets.com (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/joycesbaskets.miami/ (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/joycesbaskets (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycesbaskets (Linkedin)
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Yes, you SHOULD have an email list for your business. Get all the details on why, how, and what to do for an email marketing plan that builds connections and increases sales.

With so many things off the table this year - live events, conferences - you may wonder how to attract customers in this new environment. Well, some activities such as connections and relationships still work just fine. Amanda is here to tell us how to use these tools to boost our http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/holidayselling (holiday sales) and more.
After more than a decade in the New York City http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/amandaberlin (public relations) world, Amanda Berlin now uses her pitch powers for good. She helps entrepreneurs step into their presence, create a story that inspires others, and spread their message in the media.
Amanda has created a library of template guides and trainings and works one on one with clients to guide them to strategic http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/brilobato (storytelling) and media relations based on her 12 years of experience guiding strategy for major brands in the corporate world.
Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skillset they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert.
BUSINESS BUILDING INSIGHTSCreate and nurture connections that will nourish you as a person and as a business. When things go sideways, you can support each other in a variety of ways.
Develop your courage to reach out and nurture relationships.
Use 3 pillars to become http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/anitahousman (more visible): -- listen in for the full explanation!collaborations and alliances
speaking and events
and media
Build relationships with people who speak to the same audience that you speak to, but do something different from what you do.
Create valuable experiences for your connections and have your products available as a takeaway at the end. -- Tune in for examples!
See if you can get into the newsletters of the companies that normally put on events and conferences. Or articles in local newspapers and magazines. -- Tune in for pro tips!
Tell the story of how you do things. No one has traveled the same path you have. Lean into your story to distinguish yourself from others.
Remember there are people out there looking for you. You are the answer to someone's prayers and they'll be grateful to find you. So raise your voice so they can find you!
Make sure to tune in to the full episode to get all the specific tips and tricks!
Resources Mentionedhttps://amandaberlin.com/connectfest/ (ConnectFest Challenge)
Amanda's Contact Linkshttps://amandaberlin.com/ (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/amandaberlin (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/amandagailberlin/ (Instagram) | https://twitter.com/amandaberlin (Twitter)
Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze)
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