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Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange® DecoExchange®
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4.9 • 263 Ratings
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THE podcast for craftypreneurs who handmake products and want to turn their crafts into cash by selling online with less fear and more freedom By the creators of Deco Exchange, The Makers University, and more Hosted by Damon Oates and Parker Stelly
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Engaging and Selling to Your Live Audience
Part 3 of the "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is Engaging & Selling to Your Live Audience. Parker is sharing some of his best presentation tips including giving us some (almost) scripts to practice which make selling on video easier. He's also helping us with how to showcase products effectively and interactive selling techniques (especially considering most people watch our videos as replays).
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451 -
PART 2 - Planning Your Live Sale Event
Part 2 of Mastering Live Sales (which is also applicable to Mastering Live Video in general), Parker is digging into planning and preparation. From setting goals and objectives, to creating a run sheet, to promoting your live event, this episode includes all the planning and preparation steps to make your live sale event as successful as possible.
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451 -
PART 1: Introduction to Live Selling
In this new season, Parker is breaking down Mastering Live Sales. This week is an introduction to live selling: the benefits of using video, overcoming common objections, choosing the right platform to sell on, and preparing for your first live sale. If you could use a boost in sales and are looking for more ways to connect with your audience, you're going to love this new mini-series.
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451 -
PART 7: Building Resilience
In the final part of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker is getting more personal and sharing his own journey with building resilience. Resilience is a tough concept both in business and in personal affairs, but when you blend consistency and persistence with resilience, you can do anything.
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451 -
PART 6: Engaging with Your Audience
In part 6 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker discusses audience engagement. This episode explores the concepts of transparency, different communication methods for interaction and trust, and learning from mistakes to develop resilience and push through challenges.
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451 -
PART 5: Leveraging Customer Feedback for Growth
In part 5 of the Navigating Business Challenges: A Maker's Journey to Resilience 7-part podcast series, Parker planned to discuss excellence in customer service, but has pivoted to focus instead on leveraging customer feedback for growth. Listen in for Parker's tips about setting boundaries with customers, creating policies based on customer feedback, implementation of business policies for customer satisfaction, and more.
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Join The Makers University:
https://themakersuniversity.com/
Learn more:
http://makersmeanbusiness.com
Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/
Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451
Customer Reviews
Great knowledge
I greatly enjoy Parker’s knowledge, caring for other Business Owners. Thank you
Introduction to Live Selling
I enjoy listening to Parker so much. He has such a pleasant, believable voice. And the information in this podcast is hard for me but you know he is right about putting yourself out there. I’m just getting started and Damon and Parker are great. All the coaches are fun and informative. You all are an inspiration. ❤️
Practical insights for your business!
I’ve been listening to this from the beginning and lately I really enjoy hearing Parker talk about the business and what they have to deal with day to day. Some of the earlier episodes have some great guest speakers, which I’ve enjoyed. I encourage you to have a listen if you’re a owner of a business.