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381 – BASH – Your Own Website or Etsy? Pros and Cons

381 – BASH – Your Own Website or Etsy? Pros and Cons

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


381 – BASH – Your Own Website or Etsy? Pros and Cons

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jul 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Which is better for a handmade product business - your own website or Etsy? The truth is, there are pros and cons to each.

So in this episode, we dive into the differences between having https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/sell-on-etsy (a store on Etsy) versus creating your own website.

After that brief training, we feature Showcases from other handmade product makers just like you.

And guess what? The https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/features-vs-benefits (previous BASH) resulted in new https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/selling-handmade-items-wholesale (wholesale) order placement and individual https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/the-sales-channel-panel (product sales) for the attendees.

So it's safe to say that https://giftbizunwrapped.com/bash (participating in a BASH) will definitely help your visibility and sales! Why not join us at the next BASH and enjoy some of that for yourself?
What's In This Bash?
1. Free Training: Your Own Website vs Etsy - Pros & Cons
In this BASH, we compare a website you build yourself vs. an Etsy shop to consider:

ease of setup

training materials available

visibility

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/jenniferallwood (audience) make-up

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/heart-to-heart-about-competition (competition)

business growth potential

and costs of acquiring a sale.



2. Q&A about this topic with Bash attendees.

Did your question get asked and answered? If not, https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (come ask it in the Facebook Group).



3. Showcases

Attendees share new https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/host-your-own-handmade-craft-show (collaborations), upcoming events, and even discount promo codes.< Tune in to grab these deals + get ideas for your own business! 



Listen to this FREE training now to learn how to use features vs benefits for your handmade products - and don't miss the attendee discount codes!
Resources Mentioned:

Join us at the next BASH! https://giftbizunwrapped.com/bash (Save your seat here). 

https://suemonhait.lpages.co/content-for-makers/ (Content for Makers)

https://giftbizunwrapped.com/shop/ (Gift Biz Unwrapped Merchandise Shop)



Want to be part of the next BASH Party?
https://go.oncehub.com/GiftBizBash (See upcoming Gift Biz Bash parties and grab your spot today!) Don't delay - spaces are limited.
Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze)

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Thank you so much! Sue
Released:
Jul 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.