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How Lauren Went from Making Minimum Wage on Etsy to Earning $14,000 Per Month- Issue 61 is Live!
Handmade Seller Magazine
October 02, 2020
The October magazine is live and it’s a great issue this month! Our first two featured sellers were forced to majorly re-structure their handmade businesses after several years of burnout and slow growth. Most of us can relate to this and we love their stories because it’s proof that you can reach massive success even when you’re at a point where you feel like you’ve been failing for years. Continue on to see a preview stories and topics in this magazine issue!
Here’s a preview of what’s inside this issue:
 | October Question of the MonthLast month we asked handmade sellers if they use a strict working schedule or if their days are more free-flowing. Read about their experiences with trying to regulate their days and ultimately what ended up working for them. |
 | I never set out to build a half-million-dollar business.From 2012 – to 2016, Lauren was making less than minimum wage from her Etsy shop. So, she closed down, rested, and re-evaluated. When she opened back up in 2016, she employed a new strategy: get rid of every marketing tactic or time-sucking activity that wasn’t producing results and focus only on what was growing her business. The result? She now works less than 10 hours a week and makes $14,000/month on Etsy. Read how she did it in the October magazine! |
 | Deb’s Troubleshooting Technique for BusinessLearn how you can ask yourself simple questions that lead you to the cause of problem areas within your business. The right questions could transform your strategy. |
 | I thought I had to grow my business as big and fast as I could.In order to meet and gain more customers, Stephanie thought she had to be at every marketplace and on every platform, and sell every kind of product, but she soon became burned out and restructured her business to be more authentic to herself. |
 | Funny Stories from Handmade SellersWe all know that crazy and goofy things happen all the time while running a business, so we decided to start sharing a laugh about them! Handmade sellers from around the world have sent in their stories and you can, too! |
 | Kathleen first felt like she was fraudulently masking as a business.Many new artists and crafters feel like they aren’t “real business owners” when they first start out, and it was no different for Kathleen. Read about Kathleen’s journey from “winging it” to landing a partnership with Coca-Cola. |
 | The Power of Story on the Path to Financial FreedomCan’t stop your self-defeating thoughts? Here’s a clever technique that trains your mind to remove negative self-talk. |
 | The October NewsstandGet updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more! |
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