That depends on your Domain. How to know if you should bring your bright shiny idea to market. When I went full-on plant lady a few years ago, I did so with one goal in mind: “Do not try to monetize this hobby.” You could call it the elder millennial impulse to turn every hobby …
If you’ve been following me on social media for a while, you’ll know that my jewelry has gone through some major shifts in the last year. First, it was my Essaint Collection, where I broke free from the simplified leaf/teardrop shape that’s been my staple for the past decade to explore a greater variety of …
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One of the chapters in my new ebook on getting sh*t done is called Charge More. And if you’ve ever taken a class with me, this should come as no surprise. “Raise your prices” is practically my battle cry! Still, I’m sure there are some people who will read that chapter (maybe even you) and …
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One of the biggest frustrations when running your creative business is knowing how to spend your time. There are about a million tasks it feels like need to get done every day, not to mention actually finding time to design and make your products or your art. When it comes to prioritization, one of the …
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And how to actually go about doing it. As you expand your collection, there might be a point in time where you start to feel like you have too much work! And when that happens, it might be time to retire a collection. (Or at least a few pieces.) While there is no magic number …
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