My autistic daughter started a small biz creating 3D printed custom keepsakes. Because of her challenges, she has a hard time with connecting with emotions. But that’s her product’s biggest draw! Thank you for the reminder that she’s solving a problem and connecting her product to emotions and the experience matters. We’ll be working on this at the next event. ❤
I'm autistic and I have my own small business, where I sell crochet stuff and polymer clay earrings! I struggle with emotions too, and this video was great! All the luck to your daughter's business!
This was eye-opening for me! One thing I actually do is briefly talk about the WHY. It truly is important to connect with your clients when in person and for me, I see their eyes light up and share that emotion with me! So cool to see. Valuable information you shared here! Keep it going! - Iris from PA (your neighbor) 😊
This is random, but I really appreciate that you are creating a separate business for your social media strategy. Most people just kind of make that a second branch of their business and then give advice with blurred stats explaining "how I made 10k with my cozy art business" when it's really "How I made 10k with my social media strategy course business." Your info was really helpful. I really appreciated the mention of identifying a target audience by values and not demographics. I had never thought of it that way and the concept was nebulous to me before you explained it like that.
I struggle with the time blocking and lack of focus, every time I have a maker day or a manager day lol someone walks in every 15 minutes, for something “real quick “ which leads me to a whole different thing lol I just wanna run away!!! Lol I can’t wait for the next video! I need to practice storytelling too! 😅
Thank you for the tip on how the product solves a problem. I’ve heard that said before, but crochet plushies don’t solve a “problem”😂. But to hear you say the problem is you don’t have this cute thing in your life and you should, I was like YES!! That’s how I feel! I want my products to bring joy when my customers see them. And Yeah being consistent is hard for me with social media posting. I can doom scroll but posting things is hard. But I have seen when I post consistently and maybe twice a week opposed to once, I get more views. The behind the scenes stuff I want to get into but I always chicken out because of excuses. But I will get better with that. Thanks for this❤
Thank you for this! As an artist that mostly sells prints of my original work, cards, etc, I am having a hard time on how to up my sales unless I do outdoor events (then I do ok). I am going to start implementing these tips asap. Thanks again!
I feel like you were speaking directly to me. I definitely have the data to fulfill those solutions. Sometimes I am just not organized and my scattered brain gets off task!! I'm going to implement these ideas for my solutions!!!
I've never been so early to a video upload! ❤ you have been uploading like crazy! As a small Biz owner who is about to get into their market season, thank you! 😊
very good of how the candle solves a problem by telling the sunday story around it. Ive been struggling on how to explain how selling apparel solves a problem.
I will definitely keep coming back to reference this video! Thank you so much for your words ❤ I would love if chapters could be added so I and maybe others can easily find a certain reason we wanna look back at
OMG! This video is actually super helpful!! REAL stuff, I'm just working on open my online shop and I've been watching so many videos but all of them just touch the subject superficially. I like how you present the solution for the problems you listed! Thank you for this content! Just a quick note I went ahead and bought a candle from you and can't wait to get it!
thank you! love this 💕 I've literally been on a monica spree 😅 watching so many of your videos - you inspire me 🧚♀cannot wait to get my small biz up and running! I'd love to know more about how you create and manage notion, and how that balances with milanote. Sending love to all the small biz girlies!
These are concepts I have heard about being visible...but you def gave a more detailed explanation...my take away was : show the experience...not the product!
I need to keep this video on repeat for a while cause I need to implement all of this. Thank you for another good video 😊. Is it possible you could talk more about how you block your time? I just started organizing the urge to do all my projects at once and I would love to see how you manage your creative time.
I work in retail and I find it difficult to make a consistent plan to do my business because my schedule is changing every week. Do you have any suggestions? I really enjoyed your video and enjoy watching all your videos. You are so personable. Thank you.
reason #5 was a reality check.. oof .. truthfully thank you so much for this info. i rlly appreciate the breakdown in all the advice you shared. monica THANK YOU.. i’m going to take the time this week to get my notion and google calendar together, I love this system.. it balances my worries.. thank you
I love this video Monica and I’ll definitely be watching it again! Also I received the “oh, hello gorgeous” decal I recently ordered from you. I ordered it to go on the mirror I take with me to my pop ups, and it’s perfect!! I ordered it in pink and I love it!!! Tina 🩷🌷
This was incredibly helpful. So much of this advice is stuff I heard before but just the way you explained it really made certain things clicked. Thanks for sharing !
I sell handmade gemstone + feather earrings. This is something I started less than a year ago and at my in person events I totally crush it! My first event I sold over 20 pair but I struggle with my and got a ton of positive feedback but I’m struggling with my online presence. I’m having a hard time solving a problem. Do you have any suggestions by chance? I have been scouring forums and social media as to how I can effectively brand my unique product but everything I find doesn’t relate.
I’m new to this too so forgive me if these ideas are lame. Maybe you’re solving the problem of “I don’t have unique jewelry pieces. All my earrings are meh I want to stand out.” Or “I need a unique gift for the person who has everything” or the emotional part: “I feel so grounded and attached to nature when I wear these fun feather earrings.”
I got notion a while ago but having a hard time making a template that works. Would you make a video on how you use notion to help with managing your business projects and plans, etc?
I am not sure if I can start a business because I am a student and I can not manage business and school work but I really want to start this business of selling scrunchies, turban, and jewelry. can you please assist me 🙏
I am honestly so so so bad at system(reason 5), I'm trying and learning from you Monica💛,and I'm trying to prioritize my painting time everyday. Thank you so much Monica💦💦 and This is the first time I'm using my Google Calendar ( • ̀ω•́ )✧💛 Thank you for giving these suggestions and having us try new things. Sending all my loves from Taiwan
1. Utilise various methods to expand awareness of your business 2. Don’t just show product, tell story/ product = solution 3. Make online presence reputable 4. Build connection between customers and your brand 5. Have systems to stay consistent in quality of content & for business growth
@@Lunax868 neurodivergencies* And I agree on the timestamps, Those would definitely make it easier for people who are neurodivergent or have any other disability that can’t watch/listen or anything for long or anything like that with long form videos.
My autistic daughter started a small biz creating 3D printed custom keepsakes. Because of her challenges, she has a hard time with connecting with emotions. But that’s her product’s biggest draw! Thank you for the reminder that she’s solving a problem and connecting her product to emotions and the experience matters. We’ll be working on this at the next event. ❤
I'm autistic and I have my own small business, where I sell crochet stuff and polymer clay earrings! I struggle with emotions too, and this video was great!
All the luck to your daughter's business!
This was eye-opening for me! One thing I actually do is briefly talk about the WHY. It truly is important to connect with your clients when in person and for me, I see their eyes light up and share that emotion with me! So cool to see. Valuable information you shared here! Keep it going! - Iris from PA (your neighbor) 😊
Love this!! So true. Thanks for watching🤗
I can’t even smell, yet the way you described the experience of those specific candles as the perfect Sunday reset made me want to buy them!
This is random, but I really appreciate that you are creating a separate business for your social media strategy. Most people just kind of make that a second branch of their business and then give advice with blurred stats explaining "how I made 10k with my cozy art business" when it's really "How I made 10k with my social media strategy course business." Your info was really helpful. I really appreciated the mention of identifying a target audience by values and not demographics. I had never thought of it that way and the concept was nebulous to me before you explained it like that.
First video that isn't just repeating what everyone else is saying
I struggle with the time blocking and lack of focus, every time I have a maker day or a manager day lol someone walks in every 15 minutes, for something “real quick “ which leads me to a whole different thing lol I just wanna run away!!! Lol I can’t wait for the next video! I need to practice storytelling too! 😅
Thank you for the tip on how the product solves a problem. I’ve heard that said before, but crochet plushies don’t solve a “problem”😂. But to hear you say the problem is you don’t have this cute thing in your life and you should, I was like YES!! That’s how I feel! I want my products to bring joy when my customers see them.
And Yeah being consistent is hard for me with social media posting. I can doom scroll but posting things is hard. But I have seen when I post consistently and maybe twice a week opposed to once, I get more views. The behind the scenes stuff I want to get into but I always chicken out because of excuses. But I will get better with that. Thanks for this❤
Great tips! Wishing much success to everyone reading this ❤
Thank you for this! As an artist that mostly sells prints of my original work, cards, etc, I am having a hard time on how to up my sales unless I do outdoor events (then I do ok). I am going to start implementing these tips asap. Thanks again!
I feel like you were speaking directly to me. I definitely have the data to fulfill those solutions. Sometimes I am just not organized and my scattered brain gets off task!!
I'm going to implement these ideas for my solutions!!!
I've never been so early to a video upload! ❤ you have been uploading like crazy! As a small Biz owner who is about to get into their market season, thank you! 😊
thanks so much for watching!!
very good of how the candle solves a problem by telling the sunday story around it. Ive been struggling on how to explain how selling apparel solves a problem.
This video is extremely valuable and I appreciate you are so helpful to small businesses! I really love watching your videos and look forward to them!
so glad to help!! thanks so much for watching🤗
I will definitely keep coming back to reference this video! Thank you so much for your words ❤ I would love if chapters could be added so I and maybe others can easily find a certain reason we wanna look back at
OMG! This video is actually super helpful!! REAL stuff, I'm just working on open my online shop and I've been watching so many videos but all of them just touch the subject superficially. I like how you present the solution for the problems you listed! Thank you for this content! Just a quick note I went ahead and bought a candle from you and can't wait to get it!
I’m making sales but I love the tips 😍 thanks boo, you’re doing amazing with your content push and it’s so inspiring to stay on top of UA-cam
Such helpful and honest advice! And actual suggestions on how to get over these battles, thank you!!
Gal you’re popping off, congratulations on the growth 😍👏🏻
Thanks so much girlie🥰🥰🥰
Such a good video. It's easy to get discouraged as a creative business. Thanks for sharing.
❤❤ I’ve heard a lot of these tips elsewhere but have enjoyed your take on it all and how simply you’ve explained it to get me thinking. Thank you ❤❤
I am so loving this input Monica, thanks!
thank you! love this 💕 I've literally been on a monica spree 😅 watching so many of your videos - you inspire me 🧚♀cannot wait to get my small biz up and running! I'd love to know more about how you create and manage notion, and how that balances with milanote. Sending love to all the small biz girlies!
These are concepts I have heard about being visible...but you def gave a more detailed explanation...my take away was : show the experience...not the product!
You are a great marketing teacher!!! Thanks!!
Thanks for watching🥰
I’m sold, Monica! You’re 💯
I love this sit-down style video from you! Super helpful. Thanks a ton
Yay so glad you like it!!🤗
I need to keep this video on repeat for a while cause I need to implement all of this. Thank you for another good video 😊. Is it possible you could talk more about how you block your time? I just started organizing the urge to do all my projects at once and I would love to see how you manage your creative time.
Yes definitely I’ll make a whole video on it:)
Sooo many gems here. TY for sharing
Thanks for watching🥰
I work in retail and I find it difficult to make a consistent plan to do my business because my schedule is changing every week. Do you have any suggestions? I really enjoyed your video and enjoy watching all your videos. You are so personable. Thank you.
This was really enjoyable to watch. It was also something I really needed to hear too 😅 will try these methods out!
This was so helpful! Do you ever create Notion templates as well? Structure is so needed for small biz (taking notes)
Great tips....easy to understand and evaluate.
Excellent, hard truths!!
Do you ever think there's a time when the problem is your products (i.e. not selling at in person and online)?
Thank you so much for this video. ❤
reason #5 was a reality check.. oof .. truthfully thank you so much for this info. i rlly appreciate the breakdown in all the advice you shared. monica THANK YOU.. i’m going to take the time this week to get my notion and google calendar together, I love this system.. it balances my worries.. thank you
so happy to help in a small way!!
Where do you get your labels made for you scrunchies and makeup bags?
Very helpful and thank you for it
I love this video Monica and I’ll definitely be watching it again! Also I received the “oh, hello gorgeous” decal I recently ordered from you. I ordered it to go on the mirror I take with me to my pop ups, and it’s perfect!! I ordered it in pink and I love it!!! Tina 🩷🌷
I love how positive yet helpful this video is! :D
That's a great explanation with super valuable example. thank you so much ❤
I opened my business and I’m struggling to get view in it this video has some great insight that I will definitely try out
Number 5 is a big one for me. I need better planning and time blocking. 💯
Needing this right now 💕
This was ACTUALLY super freaking helpful!! I took like 3 pages of notes XP
Haha omg amazing!! So glad to help
This was incredibly helpful. So much of this advice is stuff I heard before but just the way you explained it really made certain things clicked.
Thanks for sharing !
Great video 😊 thank you for sharing 😀
sooooo helpful omg thank you🌷🍓
Thanks for watching🤍
I sell handmade gemstone + feather earrings. This is something I started less than a year ago and at my in person events I totally crush it! My first event I sold over 20 pair but I struggle with my and got a ton of positive feedback but I’m struggling with my online presence. I’m having a hard time solving a problem. Do you have any suggestions by chance? I have been scouring forums and social media as to how I can effectively brand my unique product but everything I find doesn’t relate.
I’m new to this too so forgive me if these ideas are lame. Maybe you’re solving the problem of “I don’t have unique jewelry pieces. All my earrings are meh I want to stand out.” Or “I need a unique gift for the person who has everything” or the emotional part: “I feel so grounded and attached to nature when I wear these fun feather earrings.”
Could you go over the insurance you have for liability?
I got notion a while ago but having a hard time making a template that works. Would you make a video on how you use notion to help with managing your business projects and plans, etc?
Oooo yes I’ll add that to the list of videos to make this year:)
Thank you so much!
Please i need more tips and advice on how to get customers
Should I get a domain if I only have an etsy shop?
Do you provide coaching calls? I’d love to have one with you 😭
Thank you.
How do you advertise through email? I’ve been wanting to for a while, but I don’t know the most efficient way to do so😭
Thank You
I am not sure if I can start a business because I am a student and I can not manage business and school work but I really want to start this business of selling scrunchies, turban, and jewelry. can you please assist me 🙏
I am honestly so so so bad at system(reason 5), I'm trying and learning from you Monica💛,and I'm trying to prioritize my painting time everyday.
Thank you so much Monica💦💦 and This is the first time I'm using my Google Calendar ( • ̀ω•́ )✧💛 Thank you for giving these suggestions and having us try new things.
Sending all my loves from Taiwan
Do you still do consultation calls for small buiz beginners ?
I’ll be starting them back up in October:)
OMG! We have the same name! And your eyes are so beautiful. 😊
Haha thank you!!
Makes a lot of sent.
Can someone summarize the 5 points here?
1. Utilise various methods to expand awareness of your business
2. Don’t just show product, tell story/ product = solution
3. Make online presence reputable
4. Build connection between customers and your brand
5. Have systems to stay consistent in quality of content & for business growth
Or just watch the video, you’ll learn a lot more.
@@Atayrmy or put timestamps in the video or maybe understand nerodivergencies
@@Lunax868 neurodivergencies* And I agree on the timestamps, Those would definitely make it easier for people who are neurodivergent or have any other disability that can’t watch/listen or anything for long or anything like that with long form videos.
@@Lunax868 Neurodivergencies, or short attention span? 🤔
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! Just found your channel and I’m so happy I did!!! Thank you for all the tips!🤍
Very helpful and thank you for it
Thank you.