Do This To Grow A Successful Handmade Business!

Except it's not really a secret. I talk about this ALL. THE. TIME. but I wanted to make a dedicated video on this topic, because despite being one of the most powerful things you can do for your handmade business, and it's one of the most overlooked.
I warn you now though, this is no hack. It will take work and it will take time. And also, a genuine desire to connect with your audience. You can't fake it.
But if you have a small business or shop and you're looking to grow it in a way that's sustainable, viable and future-proof.. then this one's for you.
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[@JohnLee-mk1tj]

Yep-per!!! Every successful business is based on the support of a community of relationships that are built with like minded people that will support, inspire and encourage growth. Fear not about it though. Everyone started with zero. Thats the incredible thing about it is that it is very organic and everyones results will be different. Just enjoy the ride and keep going. 👍

[@KimBliss]

I'm pinning this because "enjoy the ride and keep going" is great advice. There's so much in life that's outside of our control that will drag us down. It's important to enjoy what we can, when we can. Cheers John! 😁👍

[@ElainefromPenguinPlaceCrafts]

Oh, that ruffling of feathers made me laugh!😅

[@KimBliss]

It's the hill I will die on. 😄

[@gettogathershop]

I love this video! There is a lot of underrated info here, I've just started my KZbin channel to support my handmade business, and am loving your videos :) Thank you for sharing ❤

[@KimBliss]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you're finding them useful. 😁

[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

OMG, "consider yourself ruffled"! I couldn't stop laughing!

[@mrs.quills7061]

I really liked this video because I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by how social media has been changing and the more stuff we have to do for it… and it’s not reaching my community anymore. But anyways I really like how you said no matter where you go you’ll make a community there it makes me wanna not give up and be open minded thank you 😊

[@KimBliss]

I lmow what you mean. It has to be said that some platforms are harder to make a community on. It's more about being able to talk to the one you already have in some cases. Instagram is like that for me. A great place to talk to my existing audience, but absolutely useless for growing it.

[@andruseugene]

Thanks for the video! This colour makes you even more beautiful!

[@susanwoodcarver]

Totally delightful as usual. It’s simply a joy to sit here and listen to you. Thank you and hugs.

[@KimBliss]

Why thank you Susan! I really appreciate that. 😁💚

[@MargaretUK]

I thought you were too kind to the resellers, they need more than a feather ruffling! You are so right about community, and I am very glad to have found yours 🥰

[@KimBliss]

Ah but they don't listen. I just wanted to remind folks who I'm making these for. 😉 And I'm glad you found this space too! 💚

[@MargaretUK]

@@KimBliss 🥰💚

[@inezkuijtnaiveart7873]

Yes so true Kim, the support and lovely comments are very important😊

[@KimBliss]

Agreed. They literally keep me showing up when things get challenging. 😊

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Thank you for your informative and entertaining video.

[@KimBliss]

You're blimmin' welcome. 😊

[@danielajohnson177]

So true!!! Community! Thank you for reminding us of the real meaning of all of this 😊❤

[@KimBliss]

Aw you're welcome Daniela. 😁💚

[@falcieridesigns]

Totally agree with this, although building community can be just as hard as making sales in our oversaturated markets. As a newbie to KZbin I am hoping this is the way forward, because it sure isn't lurking anywhere else. Also, I feel exhausted by it all. My brain hurts. I need a holiday from business worry. :D

[@KimBliss]

I don't think I've stopped worrying about my business since the day I started! Self-employment is not for the faint of heart, that's for sure. 💚

[@WeirdIsTheBest]

Such good points (add always). Always looking forward to your videos 😊

[@KimBliss]

Aw fanks! 😁💚

[@stufficorn]

Thank you Kim for going over community with us. I feel like I am going up hill with this but I also know eventually I will come down the other side. Why does it take so long?😁

[@KimBliss]

Building real human connections takes time, so although it might feel like you're walking through treacle now, know that you really building something solid for the future. 💚

[@MrZOMBIE170]

I stumbled upon your channel because interested in how people are getting on with there Handmade Business , haven't started my Business yet my thing is very different for your Business mine to attempted to restart industry that died out in the 1960s that is hand made wooden hand planes for woodworkers it's a bit of a interesting niche , I find what you say in you videos useful,

[@KimBliss]

Hey there, thanks for watching! And I love that niche, that sounds like a real artisan craft. I also wonder if that would be interesting to people here on KZbin too? 👍

[@MrZOMBIE170]

@@KimBliss thanks Kim, its definitely is real artisan niche as about 90% of the work has to be done by hand I plan make video's about it for youtube and document it as well if I can

[@christinehoffman1825]

Ok. I will start an instagram community. I’m shy but your convincing me. Thanks 😊😊😊

[@KimBliss]

If Instagram is the platform you enjoy most then that's a great start. But don't worry if you change your mind later. The community aspect is the key take away here, more than any particular platform. 😉

[@gillianmcmurray]

I failed miserably at building an online community. On Instagram I was looking for customers and got other artists (which is lovely - just not what I was looking for) and on Facebook I was showing my paintings of wildlife and ended up with large numbers of people who wanted landscapes 😐🤣

[@KimBliss]

Oh, Instagram. It had my heart for so long, but it is *terrible* for getting found by new customers. Facebook, Meta or whatever they want to be called now basically want you to pay to be seen so for businesses, organic discovery feels nigh on impossible on those platforms.

[@SuperAndora]

Thanks ! What community can your do with jewerly ? I want to do this but ALL the jewelry accounts in instragram are soooo only jewerly! Only shipping pure jewerly

[@KimBliss]

Building community is more about communicating with the people who follow you, comment on your posts etc.