🎉 Kick off the New Year with an inspiring episode of the How to Be a Handmade Boss podcast!

⚡️ In this electrifying episode, "Unlock Extraordinary Business and Personal Growth with My Proven Dream Board Method," Steph reveals how dream boarding can be a game-changer for achieving your business goals.

🤫 Join her as she shares the secrets behind her impressive success, having accomplished 85-90% of her dream board goals. Discover the psychology of visualisation, including insights into the reticular activating system, and learn step-by-step how to create a powerful dream board that aligns with your aspirations.

🙏 But that's not all! Steph also discusses how to incorporate daily practices like gratitude and visualisation to keep your motivation high and your focus sharp throughout the year.

🎊 This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration designed to help your handmade business thrive in 2025.

💭 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success—tune in now and start crafting the life and business of your dreams!

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💙 In this episode of the "How To Be A Handmade Boss" podcast, I dive deep into a topic that many of us face but often shy away from discussing: burnout and mental health.

✋ Before we get started, I offer a trigger warning for those who may not be in a place to hear about these struggles. If you're feeling overwhelmed or prefer to skip this episode, I completely understand. However, if you're interested in learning from my experiences over the past few months, I invite you to stick around.

🧘‍♀️ I share my internal conflict about whether to record this episode, feeling the pressure to always present a polished, reassuring front as a coach. But the truth is, running a business is not always hunky-dory, and I want to embrace a more holistic approach that includes not just strategies for growth but also the importance of mental wellness.

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💙 Join Steph in this episode of the "How to Be a Handmade Boss" podcast, as she chats with the inspiring Charlotte, known as Charly from Charly Bee Designs.

💡 Discover how Charly transformed her passion for crafting into a thriving full-time business, focusing on personalised paracord bracelets designed specifically for men and families.

💬 Charly opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, including her initial struggles with diversifying her handmade products before finding her niche. She candidly shares the challenges she faced, particularly a temporary dip in sales following her rebranding efforts, and emphasises the critical importance of aligning with customer demands to drive success.

🚀 This episode is packed with valuable insights on the power of structured guidance and effective marketing strategies that can propel your handmade business to new heights.

💪 Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, Charly's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability in the ever-evolving world of handmade entrepreneurship.

📻 Tune in for actionable tips and inspiration that could help you turn your creative dreams into a profitable reality!

🔗 Instagram - @charlybeedesigns
Etsy - Charly Bee Designs

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💙 The BIG update episode - I dive into some significant updates that every handmade business owner needs to be aware of, especially as we approach the holiday season.

🎄 With Christmas orders piling up, I wanted to ensure that you have all the essential information in one place, without the hassle of sifting through misleading clickbait or lengthy articles.

🚨 The episode kicks off with a crucial discussion about the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which come into effect on December 13, 2024. If you are based in the EU or sell to EU customers, this is a must-listen segment. I explain the implications of these regulations, emphasising the need for businesses to take greater responsibility for product safety. I share my observations from working with numerous handmade businesses, highlighting the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of neglecting these new rules.

🧡 Etsy financial performance, what they're doing to help sellers and changes

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💙 Are you unknowingly standing in the way of your own success? In our latest episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the common pitfalls that can derail your progress.

🤯 Every time something amazing happens in your business, do you find yourself getting in your own way? Whether it’s splurging all your profits on shiny new materials, taking a break from social media, or disrupting your creative flow, these habits can hold you back from reaching your full potential.

🚀 Join us as we explore the reasons behind this self-sabotage and share actionable strategies to help you break free from these patterns. Tune in to discover how to maintain momentum, foster growth, and truly thrive in your handmade business journey. Don't let self-doubt or distraction hinder your success—let's unlock your true potential together!

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🤔 Do you have ADHD, tendencies and traits or an inkling you might have ADHD and think that running a handmade business is impossible? Then, this podcast is for you.

💙 In this episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the unique challenges and strengths of running a handmade business with ADHD.

🙋‍♀️ If you've ever felt that your neurodiversity holds you back from entrepreneurial success, think again!

🎧 Join Steph as she shares her personal experiences and insights on how to leverage your ADHD traits as superpowers in your business journey and what your sabotages might be too.

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💙 Join me in todays episode where we explore the enchanting creations made by Tara, from Fabric Sewn Beautiful, she creates lavender-scented gifts reminiscent of the romantic Regency era.

🪻 Drawing inspiration from historical charm, translating it into comforting handmade items such as wardrobe fresheners, organza bags, and dream pillows, aimed to soothe the modern soul.

🚀 Tara shares her honest reflections on the move from creating children's toys to adult focused stress relief products, emphasising the importance of community support and the impact of marketing skills acquired from the Handmade Bosses network.

⚡️ Learn how the HBSA helped Tara improve her confidence to move her business in the right direction - especially around pricing. And how It's made me feel like she's part of a family.

🧡 Tara also shares how her business has changed over the last year and her plans for the future.

🔗 Instagram - Fabric Sewn Beautiful
🔗 Etsy shop - Fabric Sewn Beautiful

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💙 This episode is all about the dreaded Copycat

🫵 What you can do about them, how to stop copycats & the steps you should be taking now to protect your handmade business

🧡 What Etsy can do about copycats, their role from a legal stance and the Etsy reporting tool

📕 The facts about who reports copyright and Intellectual Property (IP) infringements and what an IP infringement is

🙋‍♀️ What to do if you've been reported to Etsy for copyright

🪜 A step by step guide if you've found someone copying your designs or you suspected violations of IP rights


🔗 Links mentioned in the episode
Rocket Lawyer - https://www.rocketlawyer.com/
Etsy's reporting tool - https://www.etsy.com/uk/ipreporting
#8 - When should you trademark your business? - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354025/episodes/14981713

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✨ The Shop Doctor - Shop not doing so great? Getting views but no sales? No views at all? Overwhelmed with it all?

✨ My FREE masterclass on how to increase your Etsy conversion rate.

✨ “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast

✨ Our Monday Momentum Lives

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