This Etsy Seller Turned Her Product into a Subscription Box- Issue 65 is Live!

The February magazine is live!! The first month of the year was certainly a crazy one at the Handmade Seller! The magazine got a complete makeover which was unplanned, but we love how it turned out! And we began the journey of collaborating with Nikita from She’s Crafted to Thrive to launch a series of podcast interviews. One of those will go live this month! But first, let’s discuss the exciting things in this month’s magazine…

I turned my product into a subscription box.

Here’s a preview of the what’s inside this issue:

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Magazine Question of the Month

Last month we asked sellers what the turning point was for them in their business. Read their answers in this month’s magazine!

Flavia profile.

Flavia Turned Her Product Into a Subscription Box and Grows it By 20% Each Month

After moving to the United States to study fashion in Los Angeles, Flavia discovered her love for planners and began designing her own inserts and accessories to sell on Etsy. She started getting sales the very first day and since then has grown into selling her own subscription box for planner accessories on Cratejoy. Read how she did it and how she increases her subscriber base each month!

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Intriguing Results from a Worldwide Survey of Handmade Sellers

Last year, Deborah from Tizzit.co helped conduct one of the largest surveys of handmade sellers ever done. Now, she’s sharing the results and what they mean about our industry.

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Moving from Insecurity to Healthier Business Expectations

Read about Liv’s journey from overthinking and under-pricing her product line to finding confidence, balance, and success.

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Simple Strategies for Getting More Press

Jackie was an editor for seven small-town newspapers and now she’s sharing how handmade sellers can get more exposure by reaching out to local media.

Claire profile.

The Winding Path to Success

Read how Claire slowly built up her jewelry business over time and then went on to increase her sales by 300% in 2020!

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Advanced Visualization Techniques for Creating a Better Tomorrow

Read tips for getting past the chaos of the current moment to visualize a better future. Jeandre explores how people have the ability to see things from the perspective of their best self.

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The February Newsstand

Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!

Moving from insecurity to healthier expectations.

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