Today's topic is about success. Success can come in many, many forms. Each of those should be considered a positive moment in your life. Whether you want to realize them or not. If you are not achieving success in a certain area, step back, breathe and try again. Success, while nice, doesn't come without work or a few lumps. I promise all those CEOs didn't get there without some success.
That being said, what are you doing to challenge yourself into a success?
If you sit there a moment and ponder the question you might be surprised at the answer. Sometimes we need to step back and look at things from another angle. Get a fresh perspective. If you are not achieving much success, then go back to the beginning and work over your shop, items, etc. Then go scope out your competition. See what makes them different from you. Once you do that, think of positive things about your shop, process, and items. What makes YOU different. Then use that as a weapon.
Sound simple right?
Really, it is. We have no one to blame but ourselves and our lack of confidence. However, we can over come this and let our positive selves shine! It is okay to tell people you tumble your own garden rocks to use in jewelry or art. It is okay to tell people you grow your own herbs for essential oils. People want these details! Tell them what you do and why you are passionate. You will be surprised at how quickly people will connect with you and want to purchase your products.
Rome wasn't built over night and neither is success. You must work at your dream. As much as we all love instant gratification, it doesn't happen.. often. Some people do make a good splash on Etsy and others have to work at it. It all boils down to target market (age group of the people you want to sell too) and what you are selling. If your personal story and process doesn't click with people, then start taking pictures in different ways. Try setting up modeling sessions (get your cute friends to help you!). Try making descriptions sound like people need this product in their lives and why it is a solution to their problems. People like useful items. Use that to your advantage!
Success will eventually come, but don't be disappointed if you are not pulling in 100s of dollars. Even if you only make a small amount your first few sales... challenge yourself to do more and to do better! Learn with each small success and turn them into large ones.
Moral of the story?
Don't beat yourself up because over one small success. Pat yourself on the back and up the ante! Next time, it might be that big success you dream of!
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