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Hi Mei, I have been watching most of your you tube channel and found it very helpful! Thank you! I am also looking to sell online, however, not sure what product to sell though. 🙄 You have a lot of experience. I would appreciate if you could share a bit of light and if you could advice me on please what is the best product/ category to sell online. Jewelry business is a very compatible and most people are selling it online. In your opinion would you say it’s best to consider other options like designing clothes or shoes instead of jewelry. As I love both categories and can’t decide. Any advise would be very helpful. Many thanks!
Ok first of all, the jewelry that you and your mom made are GORGEOUS! Second, that before picture of your watermelon is so stinkin adorable. And third, this is my new favorite video that you’ve uploaded. I absolutely love being able to relate to a successful business owner’s journey. Thank you so so much for doing this! Gonna go watch it again now and probably everyday for a week straight. 🥰
Thank you so much for saying that! I am really a maker at heart, and I always hope that it comes across that I really just want to help other makers. 💖
Thank you for your honesty, I am just starting my home business again and watching your videos are very helpful. I'm 3 years away from retirement and want to run my own business and you have been a life saver...stay blessed
This is why I follow your every video. Your honesty in the journey is everything I go through and yet you keep growing and inspiring! During this time as I have to shift how I run the business, you have continued to give me tips and ideas that benefit my business and I am grateful.
You are a beautiful person that has informed us and continues to inform us about so much information I thank you so much for this. Please don’t think you have not made a difference in many lives. 🥰
congrats to your success and sharing your journey with us, I can really relate to how your friends and family didn't trust you on your life choices. Thanks for taking the time to create this content!
You just described my situation write now. My husband is so sceptic but supportive what I do. I try to make youtube sewing videos and started my Etsy shop. He is like nobody around us, don't do that, why I am doing it? We live in small down in small country and UA-cam is not a thing here, but I told him I want that and I am willing to make sacrifices( so match my time and effort) I have little free time, because I work almost full time, and have a one toddler in home. But I enjoy it!:) I have learned so much in so little time. Thank you for this video!
Congratulations on setting up your channel and for putting yourself out there! It sounds like you enjoy what you are doing right now, and that is the most important thing. UA-cam is designed to connect you to people not near you, so the fact that UA-cam isn't big where you are isn't really an issue, and sewing is definitely a niche that connects people. I think if you're happy, then keep going!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mei. I've been self-employed in the arts field (museum consultant) for just over a decade and all of your advice is spot on for starting any business, including my non-handmade business! Some family members and colleagues were extremely concerned when I decided to take the leap into self-employment. While it may have looked like I made a snap decision to leave my full-time job, I took many of the steps you mentioned before going out on my own. I've always enjoyed creating art and I have been making mixed media acrylic collage for the past six months, learning A LOT through UA-cam videos, library books, and conversations with another artist. Your "garage sale" phase really resonated with me as I now have half a dozen pieces I *think* I could sell. I'm considering starting an handmade business that I can transition to full time when I retire (5-10 years) and am looking forward to watching and learning from you video series. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Cheryl! Congratulations on taking the leap into self-employment and rocking it! Friends and family members always truly mean well, but if they are not IN IT then they just can't understand, and I'm glad that you did your research and stuck to your guns!
I’ve been binge watching your vids today & love all your content & advice ! I’ve been wanting to start my own crafting business for so long and this video was my validation that it’s okay to be scared but we have to follow our dreams
I'm just in love with your channel ! You're an amazing person and creative and your content is so helpful ! I'm so happy you fought for your dreams and you're now thriving
Amazing video well done! Very inspiring to me as someone who wants to open up a handmade business and isn’t very confident in themselves, thank you very much! :)
💐Thank you for your encouraging remarks. Learning is a big value and we should make use of it to promote our knowledge and skills and go for the better. From hobby to selling hobby articles to small business and then bigger sales ... never let anyone stop a person's learning to go for living a better life. I treasure your UA-cam channel and sharing your experiences.
You're absolutely right! It's all about seizing opportunities, expanding our knowledge, and striving for a better life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
It's the only way to tackle it, Jennifer! People don't see the consistent effort and work over the years behind the scenes, but that's how it gets done!
What a great video! I love hearing your story! I have been making and selling Jewelry and other handmade items for about 30 years. There were times when I made a full time income from it-I even had a little shop for a while-but other times I really struggled. I finally gave up and went back to college to become an archaeologist. But, while I love archaeology, it is very hard in a lot of ways and after being unemployed for 6 months during the pandemic, I revived my Etsy shop and started making some sales. I also got some part time work at a bead store (I have worked in many), that has its own wholesale line of jewelry. I got very inspired and I have been binge watching your videos! Right now I’m not sure where it’s going but I’m learning and planning and I hope that someday I will be as successful as you! Thank you for all your great info!
Wow, that's an amazing story as well! Archaeology is so fascinating. How awesome that you've gotten to do that AND indulge your creative side as well. Keep learning and planning and making yourself happy!
HI Im from the Philippines, thank you for this video!! It inspired me after watching it.. I was feeling at loss if I should continue with our family business or not.. I have so many downs currently in my life and I was really starting to lose hope.. thanks to your keypoints in this video, I'm motivated and hopeful again.. running a business is really not easy. I want to continue the business my late mom started and was passionate about and expand it further (I hope she's proud of me up there). she loves making jewelry and I love doing any crafts (stationeries, crocheting, and etc.). I learned some things I lack for my business in this video. thank you so much. you are an inspiring figure
Aww, Layla. ❤️ Thank you so much for the kind words!! ❤️ Don't lose hope! YOU GOT THIS!! All businesses have their own ups and downs even the most successful ones but don't let these challenges lose your fire. You're not alone! Keep fighting!! I'm sure your mom is SO proud of you!! ❤️💯
I appreciate this video so much because the fear is so relatable and seeing where you are now reassures where persistence gets you. Thank you for this insight!
I'm so glad to hear this! It can be so hard to keep going sometimes, and know that you are doing the right thing for your business, but you keep forging ahead and making changes and see how it works out!
Thank you for an inspiring and encouraging video, Mei. It is reassuring to hear that you had fears and insecurities when you were starting out, which I struggle with every day but I keep going! I also have spent A LOT of money on training and education, but I know the value in every cent of it and I know it's helping carry me toward the vision I see for my business, even if others don't see it yet. I am just starting with A Sale A Day but I can't wait for all that I will learn from your training. Thank you for what you do!
Wish I could give you not just one but two thumbs up for this video. It's so honest and inspiring. I am an old lady who tries to catch up with the handmade business trends, so learning from you everyday truly helps. Thank you very much!
I have learnt a lot from you and still learning. You are not just amazing but you've have worked so hard to be where you are and I congratulate you for that. Well done!!
i am addicted to your channel. you are so inspiring. I am building my first business. i have bad anxiety and relate to so much of how you say things, hope you have a good day,
Thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️❤️ Hope you're having a great day too!! 🥰🥰 Good luck with your first business!! You can also register on my free online workshop if you need some tips in scaling a handmade business online: bit.ly/34OO1AJ
You seem so genuine, everything that you say makes me trust you, you tell us all the pros and cons about starting a business. I am learning from all of your videos in order to start mine! thanks Mei! :)
I just ❤️ watching your videos. You are so eloquent in your speech and communicate your message effectively. The knowledge you are passing on is genuinely true and priceless. A precious give back. 👏🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I'm from Indonesia, so we use to be neighbour 😅 anyway, I start my freelance writing business for US client 2 years ago, also launch my blog 6 months ago. It's been a journey and I have big dreams for my blog ❤
I am so glad that I found your channel through youtube, I couldn't agree more with this episode as a non-English speaker handcraft small business owner. I just started, get my logo ready, and currently working on my website. Your videos have so much valuable information that i have to constantly make notes. Thank you for sharing Mei!!
One of the things you said really resonated with me... The whole part about not being this Instagram type girl that will attract attention online. Honestly ? the first thing I thought when I discovered your channel (other than I DIG your name:)), was that you have the look that goes with having a channel and I wish I had that too. I think we often just generalize how we look- but forget that the world is huge! Dating in my country, and in several others, i felt like in israel ("home") I am normal looking. In Asia most guys said I was fat and big, and in Finland I was this tiny little girl to guys there. And as I am getting ready to open my own channel (hopefully this weekend) I kinda needed that as a reminder, cause if a totally knock-out chick like you felt this way- maybe it's ok for me to have those fears too, and maybe that's all they are- fears. Thanks again for being so awesome, and I feel like kind of a stalker when I comment so much, it's just that I really do have like 3-4 channels on a loop watching them as I work and yours is one of them :)
Thank you so much for this comment, Mey! (Great name!!) I think that's really interesting what type of attention you've received in different countries, and from that I would just say that there's no one ideal and no one "type" and that if you have something interesting to say, DO IT.
Thank you so much for sharing this, your honesty and perseverance is really inspiring. I'm so thankful I found your channel. I feel committed to really make a change and act on my ideas and expanding my skillset to make things happen, instead of hiding away under anxiety and fear rejection which has crippled me for like 2 decades 😔 Sending seasons greetings from London 🇬🇧
Amazing journey! Congratulations 👏!! You've done great! I love watching your videos, you are so inspiring. I agree with everything you've said. I've been learning my resin craft for 2 years now and I've been doing everything you've mentioned🙌 I preserve flowers in resin and absolutely love creating new pieces . Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for your sweet words Maria! I really appreciate it!! ❤️ I also have a blog (and video) about starting a resin craft business, in case you want to check it out, here's the link: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-your-own-resin-business/ Good luck with your business!! ❤️
Excellent video amen. I watched this video four times back to back. A tremendous wealth of knowledge (mindset), wisdom (self investment), and reveal (sincere self evaluation) and more. I think because of the depth that each subject plays on an individual it resonates with anyone hungry for healthy, sincere growth needed for necessary areas of the human self or selves amen. I could really dive deep here but congrats for y'all doing a superb job together here! Thanks, James & Rescue Kitty😺
I've watched a lot of your videos, Mei. I think this is my favorite video, because it speaks to me in so many levels. Thank you for sharing your before and after. Very inspiring!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am so impressed with you and proud of what you've been able to do. So many people give up so easily, which is what I used to do. If you only stick with it, people would be amazed at what they're capable of doing. It wasn't until I realized that, is when I started to be successful online. I hope many people will be able to view this video and understand that the secret to their success lies completely in themselves.
That's so nice of you to say, Alex, and I'm so glad that you've been able to have success with your business. The consistent effort can be tiresome sometimes but if you do stick with it, amazing things can happen!
Love from Malaysia. Thanks a lot Mei for this sharing. I'm so down since my craft products didn't get as much attention as I hope for. I am 42 now, and I always this idea, "I am too old to start this business." But, after watched your video, I believe that I can achieve anything. I hope I can meet you when you are in Malaysia.
Hello fellow Malaysian! Don't get too down - it can take awhile to get going. Just make sure you are doing everything you can to make your business as successful as possible.
Thank you so much for watching Niima!! ❤️❤️ Feel free to also check this out if you need any helpful reference in starting your own resin business: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-your-own-resin-business/ If you're also interested, you're more than welcome to join my free workshop. Here's the link to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 Good luck! You got this!! 💕💕💯💯
Thank you for your success. Knowing your story and that you set out to accomplish a goal and did it is very encouraging. I'm an inspiring entrepreneur. So many goals im looking forward to learning more things from your experience
@@CreativeHiveCo thanks. Honestly feeling defeated because I want to figure out how to have an online business by myself however I simply don't understand what to do. Ex setting up my shopify store its confusing i don't get the aps. Iv thought about getting someone to do it however i don't have the money. Smh
Hi Denise! Yes, I feel like these work for all creative businesses because in the end, business is business and there are some constants across all business types.
Thank you so much mei!! I got really inspired by your journey. I also have a handmade jewelry business and its not really easy for me to reachout to customers. Because like what you said, im also scared of being judged and i dont want to be compared to other makers lol lol. Anyw. Love your content really really helpful 😭❤️🥺 God bless on your business
If you are looking for a complete class to get more sales online, I would love for you to check out my A Sale A Day class! www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/ I have personally taken classes for Facebook ads, website design, and for social media as well.
thats the best video expected this one much before searched for content like this much before but now suddenly its here can i ask what took u so long to post this after along time? well your emotions and expression are genuine very good video very inspiring and give a natural sense of understating by heart because video's like this one really connects and co relates
@@CreativeHiveCo offcourse I am also thinking for a home desk based start-up a business try before this ended in a failure but taught many good lessons
One question struck in my mind which I was avoiding a lot but I thought give it a try if u didn't like my question u can skip it well I want to ask that in your this video it seems that you are a emotional person and a asian too who give weightage to their family and relationships a lot in this video u told that you found your husband in between your business journey as far as I know both activities in life require huge amount of emotions , feelings and time both are big deal for a person who are emotional and as well as dreams so my question is how u balance these two at the same time ? Gravity of your emotions in your relationship dsnt make u sometimes grab you away from your business journey with this I have another question in mind if you are a emotional person you didn't find it hard to fire those sales representatives who work for your business in the phase of wholesale if yes then how u deal with that ?
Powerful insight. Truly appreciate your honesty. Just a question, are there any particular platform you recommend for taking in courses in media outreach? Thank you.
Did I understand you correctly regarding using FB ads. Did you say that the biggest driver for sales is through FB ads? Did you still recommend FB ads as in 2022? And are they more effective than the influencer marketing you talk about? Love all your videos btw!
Hi Karen! I still find email and influencer marketing more effective. While FB ads is also good to have, it requires money and only works well when you've already got some sales coming in organically or if you're confident about your targeting/ideal customers.
I just found you're UA-cam channel and so far I'm loving all the great information!!! Thank You!!! Is there anyway you can show us in great detail how to start a website for our homemade business??? PLEASE??? My husband and I are starting a Dog Bandana business and are in much need in help getting it going!!! All this stuff is overwhelming to say the least!!! Thank you in advance!!!
I want to start taking business courses, but I'm not sure what to look for in a course. As in what skills I should be learning from it. Do you have any suggestions? You mentioned media outreach and marketing, was there any other important skills?
NEW SUBSCRIBER IN THE HOUSE 😂 LOL I really loved your video ❤I cant wait to see all your videos and learn more of how i can make my business successful. I've recently started my etsy shop. One sale on (Instant Downloads) Do you have any videos on time management and organization, i feel like i lack on time management because i do have a full time job so i always feel like i dont have time, but i know i have to make time.Looking forward to any feedback. I will continue to watch your videos❤
Here's one on working from home: ua-cam.com/video/dv6aKH5kZDI/v-deo.html and for working with kids home: ua-cam.com/video/MEn6pzxZyIA/v-deo.html (both coronavirus specific, but I think you may find some of the tips helpful!) For organization, here's one on inventory tracker apps: ua-cam.com/video/W3wRBMh0kAo/v-deo.html and here's one on organizing your business: ua-cam.com/video/dDWzyn05__0/v-deo.html
Question I have an etys and I am currently working on my shopify website with the same products. How can I have the stock on my etsy and shopify sync? Will I have to manually adjust my shopify every time I make an etsy sale and vice versa????? Thank You!
Hello chickapea.... i've been watching your vids a lot, i have an amazon POD biz that makes me almost no sales now, and i have an etsy shop also... i know you are big on shopify, but i loathe facebook advertising! and wondered about your klickly or whatever it's called... can one make money on shopify with only klickly? it doesn't have to be a LOT of money, like even 500/month would be good with me... but i have always hesitated with shopify because it needs FB ads!! please advise? xoxoxox
Honestly, I don't love the idea of relying on only one thing to make sales because it's super risky! Klickly is a great service I love but they're application based only and from last I heard, they only take in shops that are already doing a certain number of sales per month, so I don't know if that would be an easy option. You don't HAVE to use Facebook ads. Doing media outreach and some social media is good for Shopify, too.
Hi Mei, I am happy to found your video I been watching your video for a week now. And I am Thankful I am also a polymer Artist but I polymer clay flower canes. I am still working full time and would to be a full doing my Arts. I wish you could help me. I am from the philippines by the way.
Hi Shygar! Thank you so much for watching my videos. If you are ever interested in diving more into your business with me, you can consider enrolling in my A Sale A Day course: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/
Hi Lucia! I don't do one-on-one coaching, but I do offer my A Sale A Day course. You can see more about it here: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business-closed/ Feel free to email me if you have questions about it. mei@creativehiveco.com
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Hi Mei,
I have been watching most of your you tube channel and found it very helpful! Thank you!
I am also looking to sell online, however, not sure what product to sell though. 🙄
You have a lot of experience. I would appreciate if you could share a bit of light and if you could advice me on please what is the best product/ category to sell online.
Jewelry business is a very compatible and most people are selling it online. In your opinion would you say it’s best to consider other options like designing clothes or shoes instead of jewelry. As I love both categories and can’t decide. Any advise would be very helpful.
Many thanks!
Ok first of all, the jewelry that you and your mom made are GORGEOUS! Second, that before picture of your watermelon is so stinkin adorable. And third, this is my new favorite video that you’ve uploaded. I absolutely love being able to relate to a successful business owner’s journey. Thank you so so much for doing this! Gonna go watch it again now and probably everyday for a week straight. 🥰
Awwww, thank you so much Missandei! That is so sweet of you to say!
You talk so real and normal as like an equal not some high business person, its so good watching your videos.
Thank you so much for saying that! I am really a maker at heart, and I always hope that it comes across that I really just want to help other makers. 💖
I agree. Too many of those 'make money fast online gurus' on UA-cam
Thank you for your honesty, I am just starting my home business again and watching your videos are very helpful. I'm 3 years away from retirement and want to run my own business and you have been a life saver...stay blessed
That's amazing Huey! That will be a fantastic plan for retirement!
This is why I follow your every video. Your honesty in the journey is everything I go through and yet you keep growing and inspiring! During this time as I have to shift how I run the business, you have continued to give me tips and ideas that benefit my business and I am grateful.
I'm so happy to hear that! I'm glad that you were able to make some changes to keep yourself going right now.
You are a beautiful person that has informed us and continues to inform us about so much information I thank you so much for this. Please don’t think you have not made a difference in many lives. 🥰
That is really kind of you to say, and I appreciate it so much! It's wonderful to hear that this content has been helpful!
congrats to your success and sharing your journey with us, I can really relate to how your friends and family didn't trust you on your life choices. Thanks for taking the time to create this content!
Thank you so much!! I'm always happy to hear that people can relate to my story. I really appreciate you watching!
You just described my situation write now. My husband is so sceptic but supportive what I do. I try to make youtube sewing videos and started my Etsy shop. He is like nobody around us, don't do that, why I am doing it? We live in small down in small country and UA-cam is not a thing here, but I told him I want that and I am willing to make sacrifices( so match my time and effort) I have little free time, because I work almost full time, and have a one toddler in home. But I enjoy it!:) I have learned so much in so little time. Thank you for this video!
Congratulations on setting up your channel and for putting yourself out there! It sounds like you enjoy what you are doing right now, and that is the most important thing. UA-cam is designed to connect you to people not near you, so the fact that UA-cam isn't big where you are isn't really an issue, and sewing is definitely a niche that connects people. I think if you're happy, then keep going!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mei. I've been self-employed in the arts field (museum consultant) for just over a decade and all of your advice is spot on for starting any business, including my non-handmade business! Some family members and colleagues were extremely concerned when I decided to take the leap into self-employment. While it may have looked like I made a snap decision to leave my full-time job, I took many of the steps you mentioned before going out on my own. I've always enjoyed creating art and I have been making mixed media acrylic collage for the past six months, learning A LOT through UA-cam videos, library books, and conversations with another artist. Your "garage sale" phase really resonated with me as I now have half a dozen pieces I *think* I could sell. I'm considering starting an handmade business that I can transition to full time when I retire (5-10 years) and am looking forward to watching and learning from you video series. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Cheryl! Congratulations on taking the leap into self-employment and rocking it! Friends and family members always truly mean well, but if they are not IN IT then they just can't understand, and I'm glad that you did your research and stuck to your guns!
I’ve been binge watching your vids today & love all your content & advice ! I’ve been wanting to start my own crafting business for so long and this video was my validation that it’s okay to be scared but we have to follow our dreams
Go for it Tasha!! I'm rooting for you!! You can do it!! ❤️
I'm just in love with your channel ! You're an amazing person and creative and your content is so helpful ! I'm so happy you fought for your dreams and you're now thriving
Thank you so much!! That is so sweet of you to say and I really appreciate you watching!
Amazing video well done! Very inspiring to me as someone who wants to open up a handmade business and isn’t very confident in themselves, thank you very much! :)
You can do it! Thank you so much for watching!
Fear has held me back for years so thank you for being transparent
You're welcome! It's a very common occurrence - we put so much pressure on ourselves!
💐Thank you for your encouraging remarks. Learning is a big value and we should make use of it to promote our knowledge and skills and go for the better. From hobby to selling hobby articles to small business and then bigger sales ... never let anyone stop a person's learning to go for living a better life. I treasure your UA-cam channel and sharing your experiences.
You're absolutely right! It's all about seizing opportunities, expanding our knowledge, and striving for a better life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Lovely and inspiring! Currently trying to sell hand cut sublimation prints. Looking forward to my first online based sale.
Best of luck, Zachary! Slow and steady at first. And the first online sale is so exciting - don't forget to celebrate!
Love your videos. Slow and steady wins the race. I love how you keep going and going!!
It's the only way to tackle it, Jennifer! People don't see the consistent effort and work over the years behind the scenes, but that's how it gets done!
What a great video! I love hearing your story! I have been making and selling Jewelry and other handmade items for about 30 years. There were times when I made a full time income from it-I even had a little shop for a while-but other times I really struggled. I finally gave up and went back to college to become an archaeologist. But, while I love archaeology, it is very hard in a lot of ways and after being unemployed for 6 months during the pandemic, I revived my Etsy shop and started making some sales. I also got some part time work at a bead store (I have worked in many), that has its own wholesale line of jewelry. I got very inspired and I have been binge watching your videos! Right now I’m not sure where it’s going but I’m learning and planning and I hope that someday I will be as successful as you! Thank you for all your great info!
Wow, that's an amazing story as well! Archaeology is so fascinating. How awesome that you've gotten to do that AND indulge your creative side as well. Keep learning and planning and making yourself happy!
HI Im from the Philippines, thank you for this video!! It inspired me after watching it.. I was feeling at loss if I should continue with our family business or not.. I have so many downs currently in my life and I was really starting to lose hope.. thanks to your keypoints in this video, I'm motivated and hopeful again.. running a business is really not easy. I want to continue the business my late mom started and was passionate about and expand it further (I hope she's proud of me up there). she loves making jewelry and I love doing any crafts (stationeries, crocheting, and etc.). I learned some things I lack for my business in this video. thank you so much. you are an inspiring figure
Aww, Layla. ❤️ Thank you so much for the kind words!! ❤️ Don't lose hope! YOU GOT THIS!! All businesses have their own ups and downs even the most successful ones but don't let these challenges lose your fire. You're not alone! Keep fighting!! I'm sure your mom is SO proud of you!! ❤️💯
Wow you have been a great motivation and inspiration to me for my own business. I have that same passion about always learning. Thank you for sharing
That is awesome, Sabrina! I wish you the best of luck with your business!
@@CreativeHiveCo thank you😁
I appreciate this video so much because the fear is so relatable and seeing where you are now reassures where persistence gets you. Thank you for this insight!
I'm so glad to hear this! It can be so hard to keep going sometimes, and know that you are doing the right thing for your business, but you keep forging ahead and making changes and see how it works out!
Thank you for an inspiring and encouraging video, Mei. It is reassuring to hear that you had fears and insecurities when you were starting out, which I struggle with every day but I keep going! I also have spent A LOT of money on training and education, but I know the value in every cent of it and I know it's helping carry me toward the vision I see for my business, even if others don't see it yet. I am just starting with A Sale A Day but I can't wait for all that I will learn from your training. Thank you for what you do!
I'm so glad you were able to join us for A Sale A Day, Rachel! I hope you find it informative and inspiring!
Hi Rachel, how has your experience been with A Sale A Day so far? Do you feel like it helped your business?
Wish I could give you not just one but two thumbs up for this video. It's so honest and inspiring. I am an old lady who tries to catch up with the handmade business trends, so learning from you everyday truly helps. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for saying that! I really appreciate you watching and for leaving such a nice comment!
I have learnt a lot from you and still learning. You are not just amazing but you've have worked so hard to be where you are and I congratulate you for that. Well done!!
Thank you so much, Evelyn! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you are here!
Love this channel! Such an inspiration for mine!
I'm so happy to hear that, Peytyn! Thank you for watching!
i am addicted to your channel. you are so inspiring. I am building my first business. i have bad anxiety and relate to so much of how you say things, hope you have a good day,
Thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️❤️ Hope you're having a great day too!! 🥰🥰 Good luck with your first business!! You can also register on my free online workshop if you need some tips in scaling a handmade business online: bit.ly/34OO1AJ
You seem so genuine, everything that you say makes me trust you, you tell us all the pros and cons about starting a business. I am learning from all of your videos in order to start mine! thanks Mei! :)
Thank you so much, Grace, I really appreciate that so much. I'm happy that you are here and finding this information helpful!
@@CreativeHiveCo :)
So inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. Your videos have already helped me so much.
You are so welcome! And thank you for watching!
I just ❤️ watching your videos. You are so eloquent in your speech and communicate your message effectively. The knowledge you are passing on is genuinely true and priceless. A precious give back. 👏🙏
Thank you so much Sheena!! That means a lot to me!! ❤️❤️
😆 Lea here!
I'm really sorry about that Lea!! 😆😆🤦♀️🤦♀️
Wow, talk about perseverance! Anyone else binge-watching Creative Hive videos?
Thank you so much, Denise! I appreciate you (binge) watching! 😉
Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I'm from Indonesia, so we use to be neighbour 😅 anyway, I start my freelance writing business for US client 2 years ago, also launch my blog 6 months ago. It's been a journey and I have big dreams for my blog ❤
You can do it! Thank you for watching!
I am so glad that I found your channel through youtube, I couldn't agree more with this episode as a non-English speaker handcraft small business owner. I just started, get my logo ready, and currently working on my website. Your videos have so much valuable information that i have to constantly make notes. Thank you for sharing Mei!!
I'm so glad that my channel has been helpful to you, Yu! I really appreciate your comment and your watching!
Trying to soak up as much info as I can ON REPEAT while sewing my products. Thanks abundant.
Awww, that's awesome, Ann! Thank you so much for watching!
One of the things you said really resonated with me... The whole part about not being this Instagram type girl that will attract attention online. Honestly ? the first thing I thought when I discovered your channel (other than I DIG your name:)), was that you have the look that goes with having a channel and I wish I had that too.
I think we often just generalize how we look- but forget that the world is huge!
Dating in my country, and in several others, i felt like in israel ("home") I am normal looking. In Asia most guys said I was fat and big, and in Finland I was this tiny little girl to guys there.
And as I am getting ready to open my own channel (hopefully this weekend) I kinda needed that as a reminder, cause if a totally knock-out chick like you felt this way- maybe it's ok for me to have those fears too, and maybe that's all they are- fears.
Thanks again for being so awesome, and I feel like kind of a stalker when I comment so much, it's just that I really do have like 3-4 channels on a loop watching them as I work and yours is one of them :)
Thank you so much for this comment, Mey! (Great name!!) I think that's really interesting what type of attention you've received in different countries, and from that I would just say that there's no one ideal and no one "type" and that if you have something interesting to say, DO IT.
Thank you so much for sharing this, your honesty and perseverance is really inspiring. I'm so thankful I found your channel. I feel committed to really make a change and act on my ideas and expanding my skillset to make things happen, instead of hiding away under anxiety and fear rejection which has crippled me for like 2 decades 😔 Sending seasons greetings from London 🇬🇧
You can do it, Francine!! I hope you had a nice holiday and wishing you the best with your business in 2021!
Loved your video! I can't wait to binge more! Thank you for the helpful info!
Thank you so much for watching, Sandy! Happy New Year! 🥳
Amazing journey! Congratulations 👏!! You've done great! I love watching your videos, you are so inspiring. I agree with everything you've said. I've been learning my resin craft for 2 years now and I've been doing everything you've mentioned🙌 I preserve flowers in resin and absolutely love creating new pieces . Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for your sweet words Maria! I really appreciate it!! ❤️ I also have a blog (and video) about starting a resin craft business, in case you want to check it out, here's the link: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-your-own-resin-business/ Good luck with your business!! ❤️
@@CreativeHiveCoI most definitely will!!! ♥️
Your journey is very inspiring and insightful. Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you so much for watching, Rahul!
LOVE YOUR CONTENT!! ❤️🥰👏
Awww, thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching!
Thank you for making all these videos- they are very informative and inspiring!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you find them helpful!
Hey! I’ve just started watching your channel few weeks ago and got to say you’re AMAZING! Thank you the sharing all this info with us!
Thank you so much, Vic! I'm so happy to hear that! I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet! 💗
Excellent video amen.
I watched this video four times back to back.
A tremendous wealth of knowledge (mindset), wisdom (self investment), and reveal (sincere self evaluation) and more. I think because of the depth that each subject plays on an individual it resonates with anyone hungry for healthy, sincere growth needed for necessary areas of the human self or selves amen. I could really dive deep here but congrats for y'all doing a superb job together here!
Thanks, James & Rescue Kitty😺
You are an inspiration! Thank you for wanting to share your experience and time with those of us who have a dream too!
Thank you so much for that, Lisa! I'm so thankful to you for watching this!
Thank you Mei, appreciate all your effort ♥️
Thank you, Genelyn! I really appreciate that!
This is so great, thank you! I could relate to so much of what you were saying, you really have a way of speaking to people. ❤
Thank you so much, Tatum! I really appreciate that!
I've watched a lot of your videos, Mei. I think this is my favorite video, because it speaks to me in so many levels. Thank you for sharing your before and after. Very inspiring!
I'm so glad to hear that! It's a very personal story for me and I'm so glad it resonated with you.
Thank you for doing this, I am 60 yrs old & have been putting off starting a business.
You can do it! If you have the drive and interest, I say go for it!
An amazing story! So glad you shared it. I always learn so much from you. Keep up the wonderful videos!
Thank you, Nancy! That makes me so happy to hear!
Amazing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Omar! Thank you so much for watching!
Such a great video! Thank you for the encouragement!
I'm happy to hear it was helpful, Michelle! 💖
Thank you so much for making this video. I am so impressed with you and proud of what you've been able to do. So many people give up so easily, which is what I used to do. If you only stick with it, people would be amazed at what they're capable of doing. It wasn't until I realized that, is when I started to be successful online. I hope many people will be able to view this video and understand that the secret to their success lies completely in themselves.
That's so nice of you to say, Alex, and I'm so glad that you've been able to have success with your business. The consistent effort can be tiresome sometimes but if you do stick with it, amazing things can happen!
Thank you for sharing this! You inspired me a lot!
I'm so happy to hear that! I really appreciate you watching, Mary Joy!
Thanks Mei! Really enjoyed this video and can relate to several things you have already experienced.
Glad it was helpful to you, Jenn!
Love from Malaysia. Thanks a lot Mei for this sharing. I'm so down since my craft products didn't get as much attention as I hope for. I am 42 now, and I always this idea, "I am too old to start this business." But, after watched your video, I believe that I can achieve anything. I hope I can meet you when you are in Malaysia.
Hello fellow Malaysian! Don't get too down - it can take awhile to get going. Just make sure you are doing everything you can to make your business as successful as possible.
I'm looking to get into the a Resin art business . I was really taken about the details in your video. Such as a great help
Thank you so much for watching Niima!! ❤️❤️ Feel free to also check this out if you need any helpful reference in starting your own resin business: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-your-own-resin-business/ If you're also interested, you're more than welcome to join my free workshop. Here's the link to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 Good luck! You got this!! 💕💕💯💯
Wonderful video Mei!! Very inspiring! Did laugh at the 'white, blond Influencer model' comment! You are gorgeous. TFS!!
Thank you so much for your comments! I really appreciate you watching. 😊
You are such a blessing...thank you!❤️🎉🎈
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that, Kendra!
You're such a great teacher and inspiration thanks again for the vlog
Awww, that's so sweet, YH! Thank you for watching!
i’m going to start a jewellery business i’m 15 and really nervous but super excited
That's super exciting, Anneka! Good luck getting started!
Thank you for your success. Knowing your story and that you set out to accomplish a goal and did it is very encouraging. I'm an inspiring entrepreneur. So many goals im looking forward to learning more things from your experience
Thank you so much for your comments! Keep moving forward with your ideas and goals and you will reach them for sure!
@@CreativeHiveCo thanks. Honestly feeling defeated because I want to figure out how to have an online business by myself however I simply don't understand what to do. Ex setting up my shopify store its confusing i don't get the aps. Iv thought about getting someone to do it however i don't have the money. Smh
Love love your content, thank you so so much for sharing!
Thank you so much for the support as well!! ❤️
Thanks for this! Informative & timely 💚
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching, Tenille!
Hi Mai! I'm just wondering if your strategies work for ALL businesses, even the most simple, perhaps not as creative like your polymer clay business?
Hi Denise! Yes, I feel like these work for all creative businesses because in the end, business is business and there are some constants across all business types.
Thank you so much mei!! I got really inspired by your journey. I also have a handmade jewelry business and its not really easy for me to reachout to customers. Because like what you said, im also scared of being judged and i dont want to be compared to other makers lol lol. Anyw. Love your content really really helpful 😭❤️🥺 God bless on your business
I totally get it, Din! It can be so hard, but I promise the more effort you make to put yourself out there, the easier it does get!
Great story!
What kind of business classes did you take? I am interested in taking some classes and have no idea what I need to take.
If you are looking for a complete class to get more sales online, I would love for you to check out my A Sale A Day class! www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/ I have personally taken classes for Facebook ads, website design, and for social media as well.
Thank youdor sharing.it gave me a courage to do what I really want🥰
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!
This is so very valuable. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for your videos. You are a creative person
Thank you so much, Nandy! I really appreciate that!
thats the best video expected this one much before searched for content like this much before but now suddenly its here can i ask what took u so long to post this after along time? well your emotions and expression are genuine very good video very inspiring and give a natural sense of understating by heart because video's like this one really connects and co relates
I really appreciate you watching, Prasoon! I hope you found it helpful!
@@CreativeHiveCo offcourse I am also thinking for a home desk based start-up a business try before this ended in a failure but taught many good lessons
One question struck in my mind which I was avoiding a lot but I thought give it a try if u didn't like my question u can skip it well I want to ask that in your this video it seems that you are a emotional person and a asian too who give weightage to their family and relationships a lot in this video u told that you found your husband in between your business journey as far as I know both activities in life require huge amount of emotions , feelings and time both are big deal for a person who are emotional and as well as dreams so my question is how u balance these two at the same time ? Gravity of your emotions in your relationship dsnt make u sometimes grab you away from your business journey with this I have another question in mind if you are a emotional person you didn't find it hard to fire those sales representatives who work for your business in the phase of wholesale if yes then how u deal with that ?
I actually did a video on being a highly sensitive creative! ua-cam.com/video/oXC5oJB3T7E/v-deo.html
Powerful insight. Truly appreciate your honesty. Just a question, are there any particular platform you recommend for taking in courses in media outreach? Thank you.
Mine! 😊 www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/
your content is really good and soooo inspiring. I want to start my bussiness too but so afraid of many things😂😅
Thank you, Ligaya! You can definitely do it! You just have to take small steps forward and JUST DO IT! 😊
Could you do a video on subscription boxes
That's a great suggestion, thank you!
Loved this video. Thank you 🐩
Thank you so much, Ester! I appreciate that!
Did I understand you correctly regarding using FB ads. Did you say that the biggest driver for sales is through FB ads? Did you still recommend FB ads as in 2022? And are they more effective than the influencer marketing you talk about? Love all your videos btw!
Hi Karen! I still find email and influencer marketing more effective. While FB ads is also good to have, it requires money and only works well when you've already got some sales coming in organically or if you're confident about your targeting/ideal customers.
I love it! ♥️
Thank you so much Takisha!! ❤️❤️
I just found you're UA-cam channel and so far I'm loving all the great information!!! Thank You!!! Is there anyway you can show us in great detail how to start a website for our homemade business??? PLEASE??? My husband and I are starting a Dog Bandana business and are in much need in help getting it going!!! All this stuff is overwhelming to say the least!!! Thank you in advance!!!
Here you go, Diane: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-build-your-own-website-with-shopify-in-under-1-hour/
Love your videos thanks for all your valuable information
Thank you so much, Angelica! I appreciate you watching!
@@CreativeHiveCo do you have any videos on online boutique and T-shirt design 🤲🙏
Not specifically but you might like this one on handmade clothing: ua-cam.com/video/01zC_xmDnIs/v-deo.html
You’re a gem💎
Aww, thank you, Christine!
Another great video. Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it, Dorcas! I appreciate you watching!
I want to start taking business courses, but I'm not sure what to look for in a course. As in what skills I should be learning from it. Do you have any suggestions? You mentioned media outreach and marketing, was there any other important skills?
Here's what I have to say about online courses! ua-cam.com/video/QF5X7dfCkcU/v-deo.html
My daughter loved the heart earrings and necklace is it still available? Loved your video thanks for the help
No, those are designs from 14 years ago! But thank her for loving them for me! 15-year-old Mei would have been happy to hear that.
Great video
Thanks for the visit!
NEW SUBSCRIBER IN THE HOUSE 😂 LOL
I really loved your video ❤I cant wait to see all your videos and learn more of how i can make my business successful. I've recently started my etsy shop. One sale on (Instant Downloads)
Do you have any videos on time management and organization, i feel like i lack on time management because i do have a full time job so i always feel like i dont have time, but i know i have to make time.Looking forward to any feedback. I will continue to watch your videos❤
Here's one on working from home: ua-cam.com/video/dv6aKH5kZDI/v-deo.html and for working with kids home: ua-cam.com/video/MEn6pzxZyIA/v-deo.html (both coronavirus specific, but I think you may find some of the tips helpful!) For organization, here's one on inventory tracker apps: ua-cam.com/video/W3wRBMh0kAo/v-deo.html and here's one on organizing your business: ua-cam.com/video/dDWzyn05__0/v-deo.html
Excellent!
Many thanks, Michele!!
This video is surely helpful.
Could you share some tips for watercolor artists to make make a living out of their art works
Yes, I have a playlist for art! ua-cam.com/video/FBQPrKboPYc/v-deo.html
@@CreativeHiveCo Thank you so much mei 😃
Thank you so much.
You're welcome, Karen! Thank you so much for watching!
Mei is butiful and good work 👍
Thank you so much for watching!
Question
I have an etys and I am currently working on my shopify website with the same products. How can I have the stock on my etsy and shopify sync? Will I have to manually adjust my shopify every time I make an etsy sale and vice versa?????
Thank You!
Hi Elise! There's an app integration you can use to help with this: apps.shopify.com/etsy-integration-1
Are you Malaysian? I thought you were Chinese because your first name means beautiful in Chinese(I take classes). That's so cool! How is Malaysia?
Yes I am! I haven't been back to Malaysia in many years. I miss it very much!
Hello chickapea.... i've been watching your vids a lot, i have an amazon POD biz that makes me almost no sales now, and i have an etsy shop also... i know you are big on shopify, but i loathe facebook advertising! and wondered about your klickly or whatever it's called... can one make money on shopify with only klickly? it doesn't have to be a LOT of money, like even 500/month would be good with me... but i have always hesitated with shopify because it needs FB ads!! please advise? xoxoxox
Honestly, I don't love the idea of relying on only one thing to make sales because it's super risky! Klickly is a great service I love but they're application based only and from last I heard, they only take in shops that are already doing a certain number of sales per month, so I don't know if that would be an easy option. You don't HAVE to use Facebook ads. Doing media outreach and some social media is good for Shopify, too.
@@CreativeHiveCo well, that's bad news about Klickly! maybe pinterest ads? thanks so much for responding! xoxoxox
If you have a good audience on Pinterest and you are using that platform consistently and always pinning new content then you could give it a try.
Your English is great! I would have thought you were born in America.
Thank you so much! 💖
Thank you 💕🙏
Thank you so much for watching, Preetha!
You may not be white blond influencer material but you are indeed model beautiful even more so with your intelligence and generosity.
Aww, thank you so much, Patricia. That is so sweet of you to say and I really appreciate that. 💖
Hi Mei, I am happy to found your video I been watching your video for a week now. And I am Thankful I am also a polymer Artist but I polymer clay flower canes. I am still working full time and would to be a full doing my Arts. I wish you could help me. I am from the philippines by the way.
Hi Shygar! Thank you so much for watching my videos. If you are ever interested in diving more into your business with me, you can consider enrolling in my A Sale A Day course: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/
Love you my dear friend
Aww, thank you! I appreciate you watching!
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Thank you so much for watching!
Mei I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I'm looking for a marketing coach to help me launch my business. How can I contact you directly?
Hi Lucia! I don't do one-on-one coaching, but I do offer my A Sale A Day course. You can see more about it here: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business-closed/ Feel free to email me if you have questions about it. mei@creativehiveco.com
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Thank you so much for watching!