How She Creates: From Craft Hobby to Business

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This week I'm having a really important conversation for all makers. I am tapping into the wisdom of Etsy guru Danielle Spurge in an attempt to help you decide if it's time for you to take your creative hobby to the next level and turn it into a thriving creative business. She shares her creative story, how she grew her Etsy shop to sell over 4000 custom hand embroidered pieces and how she used her knowledge to transition to a business coach who helps makers create a successful online shop of their own. In this episode she shares her tips for knowing when its time to start your own creative business, what to do before listing your first item and how to continue to grow your creative business. Listen today and maybe find the push you need to list your first handmade item for sale! Add your voice to the conversation using the tag #howshecreates and by following me on instagram @laurenlikesblog.

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Shownotes

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• The Handmade Marketplace 
• Etsy Seller Handbook 
• Big Magic
• Amazon Handmade 

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• Creativelife_Happylife instagram
• Jule's Etsy shop 
• Jule's instagram @juliacusworth
• Danielle's podcast: The Merriweather Council Podcast

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Meet Our Guest

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Guest Image" _builder_version="3.0.106" src="http://www.lauren-likes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/danielleHSsquare.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" show_bottom_space="on" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text admin_label="Guest description" _builder_version="3.0.106" background_layout="light" border_style="solid"]Danielle is a maker and craft business consultant who loves iced lattes and pop music. Through her work at The Merriweather Council Danielle teaches creative people how to turn their crafty tendencies into profits. On her blog and podcast, Danielle aims to inspire and support makers in business and share insights from her seven years of experience selling handmade work online. Danielle believes in celebrating the reality of gainful self employment through craft and wants to help more artists, crafters and designers share their work with more confidence. More info can be found at merriweathercouncil.com and merriweathercouncilblog.comConnect with Danielle:Blog · Instagram · Website · Facebook[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.76" background_layout="light" border_style="solid"]

Meet Your Host

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.76" src="http://www.lauren-likes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lauren-Likes-Portrait.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" border_style="solid" force_fullwidth="off" show_bottom_space="on" /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text admin_label="My bio" _builder_version="3.0.82" background_layout="light" border_style="solid"]Lauren is an American crafter, adventurer and storyteller living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with her husband. Lauren is an art maker, grace giver, photographer of life, laugh enthusiast, creativity chaser, believer in people, inspiration aficionado, street food lover, and DIY fanatic.Connect with Lauren:Blog · Instagram · Courses · Pinterest [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.82" background_layout="light" border_style="solid" box_shadow_position="outer"]

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