How This Artist Collaborates with Other Brands- Issue 71 is Live!

The August magazine is live! We really enjoyed the magazine theme this month because our featured seller talked about how she grew her brand by collaborating with other businesses (especially local ones). Collaborations are a quick, fun, and easy way to build up a following without spending a ton of money and time on advertisements. And collaborations don’t just have to be about giveaways or joint pop-up shops. As Carley from @parcelisland mentions, joining in on educational events and teaching others some of the skills you’ve learned is also a wonderful way to get more exposure and build relationships at the same time. Continue reading to learn more about what’s inside this magazine issue!

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Here’s a preview of the what’s inside the August magazine:

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Magazine Question of the Month

Last month we asked sellers what they wish they would have implemented sooner into their businesses. Read their answers in this month’s magazine! Product by @blessyourheartstudio.

Artisan Carley

How Carley’s Brand Has Grown Through Collaborations

Collaborations are a quick, affordable, and effective way to grow your brand quickly and Carley is proof of that! She discovered early on the value of working with other artists, stores, and locals. Read all about the kinds of collaborations she’s done and how she’s benefited!

Artisan Eleonere

How Eléonore Blogs for Her Etsy Business 

Eléonore started blogging 4 years before she started her Etsy business, which gave her an established way to grow her new brand and continue to build an audience. Read her story to see her blog posts and what she writes about!

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Business Crisis Management – What We Can Learn from 2020 

The Pandemic was a doozy, so now Deb from Tizzit.co is discussing crisis management as business owners and what we can learn from the last catastrophic event.

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How to Use Snapchat for Your Business

Snapchat gets 18 million views per day, and video is becoming the most popular social media format, this might be the best time to learn how to optimize the platform for your business!

Artisan Dawn

Following Your Heart Through Obstacles and Doubt

Dawn is no stranger to obstacles. At one point she had 60 pieces of jewelry stolen from a gallery, but she didn’t let that slow her down. Read about her story for a big boost of inspiration!

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Delegating & Inspiring Passion in Your Team

Delegation is a big part of business if you want to expand, but most people won’t love your business like you do. Here’s how to turn team members into valued partners!

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The August Newsstand

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