Taking your Handmade Shop from $1000 a month to $1000 a day

[@CreativeHiveCo]

🚨NEW FREE WORKSHOP FOR 2022🚨 Learn how to create a PROFITABLE handmade business online without keeping up with social media 🔽 Watch the free workshop here: bit.ly/398rMHZ

[@Melinda_Sue]

You RULE, Mei! Btw after allllll these years I’m finally making about $1000 a month! 💕 - Minty

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's amazing!! And yes, it can be a very slow process but you CAN get there!

[@Viper2132]

My wife recently said that she wants to get involved in the business, so now I'll be able to increase productivity without increased costs, which means more profits for both of us!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's amazing, Dan! It's so great when you can keep the work in-house!

[@izabellevillafuerte6647]

Can you talk more about scaling up as a hand made business and managing costs of hiring people? Thank you so much no other creator talks about handmade businesses ❤️

[@KathyJurek]

Hi Isabelle! Mei has a very thorough training course with lots of support for handmade businesses called A Sale A Day 😉

[@sonyahannah100]

How do we locate these trainings?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yes! This is a major part of my course. You can see more about it here: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/

[@izabellevillafuerte6647]

@@CreativeHiveCo omg I didn’t know you had a course! I’ll definitely check it out.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I would love for you to!

[@bobshomewoodshop7996]

I was just notified by Etsy that I had reached the $10,000 sales mark (which I already knew because I keep track of sales and expenses). I also sell on Amazon and I am currently working on setting up my own web site. Software to track my inventory looks like a great idea about now!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's amazing, Robert! It sounds like you are doing great already and it's time to grow even more!

[@yvonnechristopher1203]

I just wanted to say thank you very much for your advice because my business is not costing me because I been smart about purchasing . I do need help and I realize it so on that note you are amazing 😘😘😘❤🧡💛

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Yvonne!! ❤️ In case you're interested and you haven't joined yet, I also have a free workshop where you'll learn how to scale your handmade business online. Here's the link to register: www.creativehiveco.com/profit/? Hope to see you there! All the best to you and your business!! ❤️

[@yvonnechristopher1203]

@@CreativeHiveCo your welcome 🧡❤💛🙏

[@borisova.travel]

The question is how to raise it up from scratch 🙈😁

[@CreativeHiveCo]

To start from zero, start with this playlist! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqknYWwYpWWrJI

[@borisova.travel]

@@CreativeHiveCo thanks a lot! 🙏

[@DarkisArt]

@@CreativeHiveCo please do more videos on starting from zero

[@darcelsbeauty1307]

Create an audience/following from scratch and then launch

[@glamdawling]

I am in need of a big jump in income. I'm working on expanding my business. Thank you for these useful tips. It seems like I've got plenty of work to do!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You got this, Attie! I hope these tips were helpful to you!

[@lvg0001]

Wow love this. Documenting all the little details, I’ll definitely remember that. Thank yo Mei!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yes! You'll be amazed at the list you've compiled, I'm sure!!

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Thank you so much Mei for this video! You are my go to art business advice guru and I find your videos so helpful! 💜

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Awww, thank you so much, Amy! That means so much to me. Thank you so much for watching.

[@gwenbecker5254]

Mei, I rarely watch every video from a subscription but I love your videos and your tips and info has helped me tremendously. Thanks for these because it's important to have community!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much, Gwen! That really means so much to me, and I'm so happy to hear that they have been helpful to you!

[@AudraT]

As a startup I invest quit a bit back into my business, about 50%, sometimes more. I had a good spout of sales for 2 days and I took about 40% to invest in things like a desktop monitor stand for my laptop and a custom made "FRAGILE" stamp for my shipping boxes, etc. I try to limit myself to ~50% investment so I have money left over for life.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's a good plan, Audra. The profit you make for your business is well-invested in things that will help your business grow.

[@MrHerks]

How timely are you? AGAIN! Literally shopping for soap ingredients at this minute LOL Such great content all the time! Thanks

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's amazing! I'm glad to hear that I have such good timing! 😊

[@sapure]

Thank you... you really said what I exactly wanted to hear... I've been searching for practical steps to scale... I'm really grateful... your channel is AMAZING... and you're friendly and fun to watch... I enjoyed...

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm so happy to hear this, Sarah!! I'm excited for the future of your business!

[@jannatulferdaous5324]

I love your videos a lot.... while started thinking of runnig a jesmonite products( obviously handmade), your videos have encouraged and made me more xlear about running it. Stepping forward to start on my own. 😊😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's so awesome! I'm happy you're taking a step forward!

[@wildflowerhandmadeart1750]

Love your channel. Its really helpful ❤

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@sterby71]

So I have a huge cutting board business and need more sales. We have a few wholesale buyers but I want to branch off to sell more retail. We produce about 10,000 cutting boards a month and more during holiday's.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I've got a playlist for wholesaling to retail shops, if you want to check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImklaqcebxsjJo

[@Emily-kf8cb]

This is one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched! Thank you!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm so happy to hear that!! Thank you for watching, Emily!

[@KathyJurek]

Hi Mei!! This is so timely and You’ve got me thinking about a few things. ❤️

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I love to hear that, Kathy! I always want you to be thinking ahead. 😉

[@jackkyle5457]

I am watching a 3rd tutorial. You are my new best friend.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching Jack!! ❤️

[@emiswi6473]

Girl, you should see the checklist I've made from all the info you give, THANK YOU!!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That makes me so happy! You can do it, Emily!!

[@MariW736]

Thank you for this video, such good points!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're so welcome, Mari! I hope it was helpful to you!

[@kimberleejoyner4478]

Wow! I had a conversation with my daughter tonight about not being able to maintain the workload of my business in order to be successful. I even told her I was going to have to quit because I just can’t afford the business.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Talk about timing, Kimberlee! Have these tips helped you to keep going, or do you think that even with them it will be too much for you?

[@kimberleejoyner4478]

@@CreativeHiveCo at this point in time it pains me to admit that I really can’t afford it. I’ve though about getting a loan but I know that it would be smart. I sell children’s embroidered shirts for all occasions and girls embroidered birthday shirt and tutu outfits. I love what I do but I feel that I’m burning out.

[@LL-ex1gp]

@@kimberleejoyner4478 Maybe you need to raise your prices? It sounds like you are onto something. It would be a shame to give it up.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I understand that completely. If you are feeling burned out, it might be a good time to take a small vacation from your business and see how you feel. LL makes a good point - are you pricing correctly? Because if you aren't making money then that can be a huge issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmTVaoBphs2hhLM

[@kimberleejoyner4478]

@@LL-ex1gp thanks! I was scared to raise them in the beginning but I think you’re right 😊

[@martinagibbs2175]

Hi, I hope you can help me. All I want to do is paint. I have no interest or desire on the business end. I'm not a seller. What I need is someone to do all that for me. Before all this online business thing took of an artist had an agent who took care of all that. I make big one off original paintings. That's what I'm good at. Can you point me in the right direction. I'm not on any social media. I think it's bad. I watch you tube for advice. Such as yourself. That's it.

[@helenenjenga9000]

Thank you

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@homelyheart]

I really need the how, detailed step by step how. I’m so overwhelmed with the what and the why. Beyond frustrated knowing actually what to actually do. Started a year ago and yet to actually start solidly cos brain filled with all the whats but no hows! Hard to find a course that covers business of teaching, kits, patterns, supplies, subscriptions, memberships…… rather than handmade products. So. Frustrated. That each day goes by and I don’t ACTUALLY know what to do - well I generally know what things I need to do, but not how to do them!!! I sit and freeze allll day every day. Brain always in big picture mode. I think I need others to do all the things! I just want to design and dream up all the things… I have no idea. 30 years of reading, listening and watching business stuff and I still have nooo clue. Because no actual implementation, best learning from experience clearly. Still, would be amazing to actually have a step by step and checklist and guide of some kind on best practise for the things I want to do. My autistic brain needs these things or the endless possibilities and/or complete unknown just paralyses me! Haaaallllp meeee I’m going craaaaazeeeee! Lol A year since I set up and lots of expenses but very little random revenue from a few random things like masks and custom personalised stuff. Cant scale that kind of work! I’m in burnout all the time as it is just from being on the spectrum! Hallp! Lol! (I also need sleep right now haha.)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi there! I actually do have a course that will walk you through this step by step. It's called A Sale A Day and I would love for you to check it out! www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/ Feel free to email me if you have questions. [e-mail]

[@homelyheart]

@@CreativeHiveCo I will afford it one day! Been looking at it for a long time :) I wish I could buy the included Masterclass with Wendi Gratz re subscriptions etc. as a standalone product! Love love love what she does in her business, I see it all, site, channel, courses, emails and think “I really think I could do this!’ ❤️

[@homelyheart]

@@CreativeHiveCo Omg I just found it (same one?) on CreativeLive! 👌🙌🙏🤩

[@giannimilan6916]

Do you use any apps on managing finances? Specifically one where you can manage finances, KPIs and inventory in one app?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

These are my favorites for inventory: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWTag3WDnZWed9E but I use QuickBooks for finances.

[@joedalton5]

Hello Mei, I would need your advice; I started a small jewelry business 3 months ago now on Etsy but I still haven't had 0 orders (except one from my cousins ​​...) My problem is that I don't know how to make it known since I do not have the opportunity to use social medias such as instagram tiktok etc. I can just use facebook, youtube & pinterest. I paid the facebook sponsorship and had about 2000 views and 800 interactions but of course, no orders. But I often have people who put my necklaces in favorites (among 1000 of theirs others favorites lol), but no more. I am seriously starting to believe that I have no other way and that I should give up. Do you have any advice for me?

[@PritiShikotraPhotography]

Work on your SEO for Etsy if you haven’t already plus the way photos look on your store

[@joedalton5]

@@PritiShikotraPhotography thank for your advices!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You can reach out to local groups on Facebook, and try to connect with bloggers as well.

[@SophiaKamauTVShow]

Amazing information. I am better informed, thank you

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm so happy! That is definitely my goal!

[@chimeraranch]

Thank You...

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@mimitaarwan3958]

Hi mei, i just launching my clothing line business last week, and there is no sale yet 🥲,, i wanna know how long it takes for u after u launching to get ur first buyer ??? Thanks mei

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Mimita! It really depends on so many things - where you are selling, how you are promoting, if your pricing is accurate, if you are targeting the right audience. There are a wide variety of factors, but I wouldn't be discouraged if it's not immediate.

[@aiyannaboykins7888]

Can this video apply to selling digital products? I haven't started a business yet, but I plan on selling digital/downloadable products. 🤔

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yes, if you are selling a product then this will work!

[@spycellayoutube]

I don’t even make $10 a day 😂 or $100 a month

[@CreativeHiveCo]

There is always time for growth! As you build and refine your business you will see an increase!

[@spycellayoutube]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thank u. I just don’t know how to properly advertise.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

This playlist might help you get started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXiaZaeKlL-kp7c

[@spycellayoutube]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thank u

[@BurningSteel69]

you're not making $1000 a day.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I absolutely have, particularly during the holiday season.