Thank you for being you! I can really relate to how you feel about producing new products, sometimes, especially as a new KZbinr finding ways to prevent burnout has been necessary for me! Every business is different and goes through different “seasons” so what you explained about your website makes sense, it’s just an unnecessary use of time for you, in your situation, because the type of products you sell do better sold in person. I wonder if you were to make a completely different style of content, than you currently do for your products, if you would see a difference in the online sales.

I like the variety of vlogs you do. I am crafting whilst watching yours. I just need sales but not giving up and find you are inspirational in not giving up ❤️

I don’t care what you produce. I think I could watch whatever you’re doing or chatting about all day. I don’t meant that to sound creepy, I just find you have good, positive energy. I totally get how weird speaking to a ‘script’ is but nobody watching you wants you to be a flustered bunny. It’s good, positive energy coming back at you. I’m being nosey. I see you have a little screen but can’t work out what you’re watching. Just wondered if you have a favourite programme, whether you have a seasonal playlist that gets you in the mood or just watching whatever is on. I know that might sound odd but it’s just another thing that you can tell us about. If you see you have one viewer from Luxembourg showing up in your analytics, it was me but I’m not on holiday. 😊 I somehow clicked on that in my VPN thingy, SurfShark. Been scratching my head wondering why I was get lots of ads with Indian people in, then noticed that. I’m not bothered but I was so confused 😂 Kind of eye opening as to what ads people get shown based on their “location”. 🥰

This kind of content is great... I'm working for my business while you're working for your business! ❤like it!

HI, I just discovered your channel today and loved seeing your studio vlog. I was wondering where you get your backing cards printed?

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haha you're adorable! I am sorry you've had such a downward trend- I am also adaptable- well, the landing somewhere new is taking sooo much longer than I wanted but after doing the same thing online (not etsy, but still, online) since Jan 2008, it's time- PAST TIME- to walk away and I have no attachment to it- better skies. <3 All the best to you! <3

Thankyou for the videos, I really enjoy your authenticity. I noticed you have a portable oven, is it a good brand? I have never had a good experience with portable ovens but really would prefer to use one instead of the home oven. Would you give a review on your Sunbeam oven? Thanks again ❤

I like these studio vlogs, it's really nice to have your videos on when I'm crafting, so keep it up! It feels like getting to craft alongside a friend ❤

I loved your new & planned format... Its Great 👍

Not me trying to open an online shop before watching this video LOL!!! Thank you so much for the transparency . You made really valid points. I hope to do cons one day at anime conventions to hopefully market myself more and bring traffic to the site.

You may have to consider paying for ad placements to generate more prospects. Etsy is always pressing this point to me for my shop, but I don’t want a flood of new work…it’s stressing for my hands, arms, etc. I prefer waiting for the orders to come in “organically”. It seems to work by seasons. Your products are probably facing a huge amount of competition, online and in-person…so, open other shops on other e-commerce sites, with paid advertising..

This! Honestly contemplating giving up because my social media is so bad, no following, no sales for months. But then I can go to a in person market and crush it. But because all I see of other businesses is online sales I feel like a complete failure if I can’t do online 🥲

well, it's polymer clay and it's overpriced. this kind of stuff doesn't appeal to most adults, it looks something your kid would make

OMG I loved the "loading" when you couldn't find the word you needed. I'm so glad I'm not the only one that happens to!! 😆

Web site still working, anyway with my experience on trying to sell my art on shachi art for few days that the social media and online sales kill your creativity and to upgrade your art to another level, even though I my self is very premature and do art to spend time in this person we called world but I can see things better then a blind person and most of us become blind due to social media, anyway I still have a dream to sell my art on social media but for that I want to take my art to next level first so atleast if I see it some place and got money I will buy it and even can compete if someone else want to buy it, anyway point is online want so much time ether it should be third party option for people who make things by there hands so they can focus on making and researching and improving their skills which social media drain out from our souls and make us weak and we may sell some things and make some money for few years and all that time we lost our creativity and art which makes people happy and satisfied. Anyway good luck it's a good thing what you doing and it will give new life to your creativity and make you shine again insha ALLAH

This is really interesting! I think we’ve all kind of fallen into the lie that the internet is the future of everything. Big companies desperately want us to be isolated in our house and be dependent on them to deliver everything to our doors. But the reality is humans need that tactile and social element. I recently learned this when I went to the renfaire for the first time in years and was shocked to discover that most businesses there only sell to faires. They have no need nor use for an online store at all. I’m fascinated! Unfortunately what I do is primarily digital so I’ll have to try and figure out a way to dig into faires and conventions. I think that’s the best way to get more sales and serious followers! More than half of followers on social media are probably bots anyway which would explain the lack of sales, interaction, or commitment. Not to mention algorithms favoring the most random garbage in spite of peoples subscriptions. The dead internet theory is sounding more plausible all the time.

I think your so right about seeing social media as a business tool and if it’s not generating income then it’s not worth investing too much time into x

Loved this video. Although it sucks now, it's temporary! The economy always works in cycles. All the work you're doing now will pay off later. ❤ Hang in there.

I just wanted to say that your idea of reopening the shop for new collections is a great one. I think that would create hype and urgency to purchase while it is open. I remember a little pottery shop I followed on Instagram used to do that and she always sold out quickly. And if you time one or two during your slow seasons that could really help balance sales.

Running an online store is hard work! I absolutely wouldn't do it if I wasn't getting enough sales there. Always do what makes the most sense for you and your business! Success looks different for everyone.

Thanks for being so honest! Burnout is real. Losing motivation is real, when sales are down. Glad I'm not the only one. Still cheering you on!

The most relatable small business vid I've ever watched. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm well and truly in the same boat x

Hi 😊 I haven’t watched the whole video yet so not sure if you talk about other options online but I also make polymer clay earrings etc and have a madeit store, do you know of madeit? It’s like an Australian Etsy 😆 soooo much cheaper than shopify!! Just a thought ❤

As a small business with less that 700 followers on instagram, I’m thankful you said this so I don’t feel so alone. I follow several small businesses who have really successful launches and I feel weird when my launches sell one or two items 😅 but I have started doing in person markets that are more successful and also wholesale has been a great door opened for me which is actually more fulfilling. Watching your video helped me realize that I don’t have to put so much priority on instagram because that isn’t bringing the returns that match up with my effort. I guess I just needed ~permission~ so thank you 😝

Yes sister!!! 👏 I HATE social media, I very rarely post on my personal socials maybe once a year... I find it really hard to post on my business pages and dont enjoy it at all but being purely on socials for sales I need to 😢. I work full time and trying to build a business on the side to hopefully eventually replace my usual job is so hard to do not being able to attend markets. It's a rough time, great job moving with the times and keeping a positive outlook! ❤

Thank you for sharing. My husband and I started our small business (Kia Ora Kreations) and I am finding that I have been trying to create a following on Instagram and Facebook. I look at it as I have a Etsy Shop open whilst I create stock for doing markets. It is hard especially when you don’t know enough about marketing. Love your informative videos - keep them coming ❤

I think most people fear the worst when a person stops doing something, like it was too much for them to keep up with, not that it wasn't going well; though in either case we are sympathetic. But thank you for sharing this, because really, at the end of the day, most of us who make things to sell them, while we enjoy the making, we want them to sell! And if things you're doing aren't working, they need to be reevaluated for sure.

I really appreciate you putting all of this out there, you do such a great job! I so often see a lot of artists and creators doing product launches and releases and never know how they really go, so to hear you talk about the reality of how that goes for many people brings me relief to hear in a way. I started a macrame business this year and man has it been tough with the economy. I learned quickly that markets were not at all the right avenue for my products and am just starting on Etsy since I have such a tiny social media following (that never seems to grow). Thanks again for sharing so much helpful info and I'm wishing you all the best as you make this pivot!! Sending you all my good vibes ♥️

I admire your pragmatic approach to your business, and I think you are very smart to do what makes the most sense for you financially, rather than clinging to your website for sentimental reasons. I wish you all the luck in the world with your markets, and I hope you'll vlog them for us so we can cheer you on!

do you have FB? we could message each other on there and chat about stuff hun?

Hi Beautiful, i kind of feel the same way, except i am not running a business, mine is more hobby based, so my prices are lower and yet still i see a big decline in items bought. i just put a bunch of stuff in my etsy shop, because they were just sitting there at home not moving, i want to do a market or 2 just to move my items, but then how do i know they will sell there after i buy all the things needed for a market. And also the postage factor is insane, Australia post just keeps raising the postage, no one wants to pay it! i closed my instagram because i litterally had no interaction. Anyway, always enjoy your videos hun, take care. Diana xx

That’s so interesting. Thank you. One thing that popped into my head, if you ever reopen your shop for say Christmas… put a limited amount of stock in a box in your home and shop, that never goes to market, and then keep your website open all the time. If you limit the amount of stock, you might create demand but also, having your shop open consistently might attract customers - and you’re not updating lots of stuff. Then post orders on a Tuesday when you’re over the busy weekend… That being said, I haven’t stocked anything in my Etsy for ages because I can’t be bothered… I don’t know what I’m talking about. 😂 What you are doing is right - follow the money. 🙌🏻❤

I don't put energy into social media and my website is just a place for a portfolio and contact page. I just focus on in person events because I feel like such a small drop in a flooded sphere of interwebs.

A few people I follow only have their website stocked with special events lie when they launch a new range or just have a monthly launch of newly made products xx

Oh the wind is a killer 😢. I did a market last weekend, it was a shared spot with a friend. So I couldn’t pack up. I just spent the day trying to keep my stock on the stands. Didn’t get all of the stock out unfortunately. But still had a great day in sales. I would also be interested in the price you pay for markets , compared to the stall fees in N.S.W . Thanks for another great video 🎉

I would like to know... Along with these markets does your online store compete... In terms of sales and revenue and all the logistics.... How much is it worth it....?

Hi Vitoria, so glad you’re back! I enjoy this kind of content 😊 It’s so interesting how differently markets are run over there! In the UK if you blob (don’t turn up) to an event then the organisers often black list you… there’s no way you’d get a credit back for next time! I wish it was more forgiving over here but there’s always another jewellery seller waiting in the wings to take your spot 😢

In answer to your question, yes please let us know what the fees are for each market. One question that popped into my mind, do you ever see online sales spike after a market day? As in are they taking your business card and ordering later? As always, fab video. Love the overview of previous month and next month’s plan, discussion about weather, and ideas for new designs that are season and celebration adjacent. One thing pops to mind, everyone seems to go crazy for autumnal things… how about some leaves in various shapes and colours? Or even wreath pendants and earrings? Sort of goes with your flora vibe. 🌿🍁🍂🌲🍀🌴🌱🌳❤

Hi, nice to see and hear an Aussie. Omg nagambie lake has changed since I was a kid. All my school holidays were spent there, we had a caravan, wow I’m blown away none of that was there, all it was ,was a grassy hill and caravan park. 🇦🇺❤️

Love this kind of content thank you! I’m booking up for markets in the run up to Christmas in the UK and it’s my first year in business so I’m wondering how to cope with making enough stock if I (hopefully) have good sales. So any talk about how you manage stock would be super helpful! ❤

Love the open and honest chat about the different markets. I am also from NE Victoria and I have seen you at both the Shepparton and Violet Town markets, you're always one of my favourite stalls to see! <3

It would be great if you could please include site fees.

Best things to advertise a market I've found: If the space is used for other things, advertise there in the actual building. But signs up and down the connecting roads a couple days before, if allowed. Reach out to the local news station to get an interview!

Hi Vitoria...From USA! Hoping you are doing well 😊

Can you show how you actually make them into earrings???

This video is over 5 months old at the time of me commenting so I doubt you'll see it however it might lend an idea to someone else who might be commenting or reading comments. I live in the Nevada desert and until COvid turned the world upside down I would do multiday Hot air balloon festivals which are held in large open fields where MAJOR gusts of wind are common. Traditional weights and even tie downs did not accomplish the task of holding tents in place. I adopted the practice of using heavy gridwall displays into my set up and would attach them to the tent frame. This added additional weight as well as additional display space for my products. I watched tents take to the air and come crashing down in crowds. NOT something you want to witness OR be the tent owner!! The event coordinators ended up making each vendor have 2 million dollars of insurance coverage to do the events due to the possibility of disasters that could take place. I found the gridwalls played a huge part in keeping my tent grounded!!