How to have a successful handmade business WITHOUT Etsy! | Rebecca Haas - Create & Thrive Podcast

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Rebecca Haas has been an independent jeweller for over 20 years.
She has a small jewelry design studio based in idyllic Southern Vermont.
Each unique piece is handcrafted with skill and care by Rebecca in her hilltop studio from ethically sourced metals.
Rebecca makes simple, nature inspired jewelry with bold yet delicate lines.
Her work is designed to fit seamlessly into your life, and skillfully crafted with the strength to be worn and enjoyed every day.
Her aesthetic is understated yet refined, creating a look that is elegant and timeless.
In today's episode she shares how her business has grown and evolved over the years, and how/where she sells and markets her work - without Etsy.
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Jess :)
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💍 Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/epheriell
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💡 WHO AM I?
G'day, I'm Jess!
I started my craft business Epheriell.com as a hobby in 2008 - and in 2010 I went full-time.
I've been 100% self-employed ever since.
In 2013 I also started createandthrive.com to help other makers turn their handmade hobby into a thriving business.
I also love to learn and talk about happiness, health, and how to design a life you love.
💡 For business inquiries: jess AT createandthrive.com
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[@user-ec1do4tu1y]

This was a great video, lots of insight:) Since you're in the jewelry business, do you have any videos or advice on where/how to go about finding quality materials? For example, I make handmade mosaic jewelry and need deep bezels but most of what I find is silver plated which is ok, but ultimately, I'd like to offer sterling silver which is very expensive. Also, finding the designs I want to sell is challenging. Do you address these kinds of questions in any of your videos by chance?

[@butterflyj685]

A few years ago my CPA needed some documents that I forgot to bring at my first in face appointment. I offered to email them, then told me he preferred them by fax. I was surprised businesses still used them and stated they seem to be obsolete. He said because faxes are more secure than emails and other forms of communications.

[@cheryl6564]

Wow, so funny how were all in the same boat. Just different parts of the world. Thanks for the conversation.

[@barbra429]

Is her website listed?

[@JessVanDen]

rebeccahaas.com

[@laurendavisa]

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[@BIG-DRE-GRAPHIC-TEES]

Hello I want to sell custom sharpie art t shirts on Etsy but I need to know what are the rules Can someone send me an image no matter the licensing or content and I make it to order?Or does it need to be original art only?I also want to use shirts I've already made as the listing image that are not licensed to show the kind of work I do Will that be allowed or will it be taken down?

[@CompleteCreationsLLC]

I highly recommend only using your own art or anything that isn’t a licensed item AT ALL