Business

  • From Struggling Etsy Seller to Building a Thriving Brand

    There’s no glamour in struggle and while it might have been a part of your identity up to this point, we’re shifting that today. In today’s video, I talk about that shift and how it helped move from me struggling Etsy seller to building a profitable brand doing work that lights my soul on fire in the best way possible. 

    One of the things that I’ve learned in growing a creative business for over ten years is that the sales, the growth, the visibility – the success of it all – all starts from within myself and my beliefs about what is possible for me. In order to move from struggling creative business owner to having it work really well, I had to get really clear on what I actually would be willing to commit to. I would ask myself questions daily . Questions like ‘Am I allowing it to be good or am I actually committed to staying in struggle mode?’. ‘Do I really want to build an empire or do I actually want to continue to be a victim?’. This questions stung a little bit to be honest but when I got real with myself, it helped me get very clear on my vision. 

    This video was taken from one of my live calls with my private clients. I share how I made the shift, and what I started to believe was possible for me even though I didn’t exactly have a clear strategy to make it all happen. My business (and life) looks completely different and this is something that is available for you, too. 

    Ready to grow your creative business in an easier way?

    If you’re wanting to learn how to create a cash injection and quick offer in your business, I’ve got you. I’m giving you my own formula – the simple, uncomplicated way I’ve brought cash in over and over and over.

    I’m all about scrappy ways to make bank in business while increasing revenue. And, in this bundle, I’m sharing what I’ve found to work without the overwhelm.

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  • Four Books to Help Build and Boost Your Business

    During a recent live Q&A chat, one of the questions asked was in relation to what were some of my favorite business-related books to read.

    Since starting my business, I’ve read a wide array of business books – ranging from things like hiring and personnel management to keeping motivated, even when it seems like nothing is going right. During the retreat I recently attended, I came home with a variety of new books recommended to me by other business owners.

    I wanted to share a few of those recommended books with you in hopes that they will motivate you to keep growing and developing your business.

    Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters – From Amazon: Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can help your business thrive. Offering advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another, Rocket Fuel also features assessments so you’re able to determine whether you’re a Visionary or an Integrator.

    Clock Work by Mike Michalowicz – From Amazon: If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you started your business so you could be your own boss, make the money you deserve, and live life on your own terms. In reality, you’re bogged down in the daily grind, constantly putting out fires, answering an endless stream of questions, and continually hunting for cash.

    Mike Michalowicz offers a straightforward step-by-step path out of this dilemma. In Clockwork, he draws on more than six years of research and real-life examples to explain his simple approach to making your business ultra-efficient.

    Traction by Gino Wickman – From Amazon: In Traction, you’ll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business. You’ll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment. Successful companies are applying Traction every day to run profitable, frustration-free businesses—and you can too.

    The One Thing by Gary Keller – From Amazon: In The ONE Thing, you’ll learn to * cut through the clutter * achieve better results in less time * build momentum toward your goal* dial down the stress * overcome that overwhelmed feeling * revive your energy * stay on track * master what matters to you The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life–work, personal, family, and spiritual. 

    I’d love to hear what books you recommend!

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing through the link, I may receive a commission which allows me to keep growing PLC and delivering great new content to you.

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  • Your Business Vision

    I’m over 2020 a little bit. It honestly wasn’t that bad of a year for me personally but seeing it affect so many people negatively makes me want to skip to the end.

    Let’s just fast forward to 2021, and get out the champagne because it’s going to be great. (Okay, yes, I’m a diehard optimist but I still think it’s going to be great).

    But before we cue to confetti and bring out the new year’s resolutions (or not), let’s get READY!

    In this quick video, I’m talking about getting ready and having a vision for your business. This is something that I do in my own business and helps me propel forward every year so don’t skip it! There are also some journal prompts at the end of the video that are really helpful.

    Alright. If you’ve watched the video and done the journaling, I’d love to hear about your vision in the Facebook group. Can you believe we’ve grown to over 14,000 creative members?! That blows my mind. If you haven’t joined yet, come hang with us. I’d love to connect with you there.

    Cheers to your business in 2021!

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