I recently read this post on Button Maker’s Ball where she suggested that the low pricing on Etsy was a result of people getting their 10,000 hours in public. 10,000 hours is a reference to an idea in Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, that to become great at something requires 10,000 hours. At around 20 hours …
I’m headed to the beach later next week, and you can bet my Kindle will be getting a good workout while I’m there. Now I know I’m usually the one recommending books, but I thought I’d turn it around and ask you for your recommendations. Read anything good lately? Or is there anything you’re dying …
Today I’m sharing a little video talking about the possibilities of having a day job that actually enhances your creative business. why I’m not quitting my day job from megan auman on Vimeo. I also mentioned the interview I did last week over at CraftyPod about Etsy and it’s pro-am culture. If you haven’t already …
Hello everyone – I thought I’d kick the week off with a few announcements and reminders: CMBA Workshops There is still time to register for all three of the upcoming online workshops that I’m presenting. (But time is running out, since the Business 101 workshop is tonight!) The rest of my summer is starting to …
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