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On today's Episode Lynsey and I are so honoured to be interviewing Amie from Be More Me Designs. Amie walks us through how a moment of loss, grief and tragedy led to a chance moment in time sprinkled with magic and fate - which began a journey she never anticipated or dreamed she would be doing. Turning from broadcast journalism to a career as a professional jeweler who now creates stunning gold and silver custom pieces using precious and semi-precious stones, and also creating hundreds of Rainbow Pins and Golden Stamped Nuggets to raise money for charities close to her heart. This is truly an inspiring interview. Links Discussed: Amie at Be More Me Designs (IG) Be More Me Designs (FB) Etsy Tommy's Charity NHS Charities Together Big Magic (which is by Elizabeth Gilbert well done Lynsey!!) Episode 5 Pricing your handmade products Jewellers Academy Holly & CO Carney Later Media How to Fail with Elizabeth Day Quick Books Paypal   Lynsey's Links Lynsey Warren Coaching Lynsey on IG  The Handmade Craft Fair Raindrop Crafts Raindrop Crafts on Etsy Anna's Links Annas Planners Annas Planners on Etsy Memories and More Gifts Jewellery and Gems

On today's episode Lynsey and Anna are talking about coaching, mentoring and accountability partners (all one in the same but all very different!). Lynsey herself is The Handmade Business Coach and she goes into detail about why she hired a coach years ago, how this pushed her to become a coach herself, and how she believes coaching can help anyone who is starting their own handmade biz! Truly everyone should have a coach!  Lynsey has been Anna's coach in the past and although they are now business besties, Lynsey regularly coaches Anna and pushes her to get through those emotional walls and blockages she has when doing something outside her normal comfort zone. If you are starting a handmade biz or you are getting established but are coming up against barriers to success. Look o further, Lynsey is here to 'Help Crafters Turn Their Hobby Into A Profitable Business'. Schedule a Discovery Call Check Out The Coaching Store Join In With The Handmade Craft Fair RaindropCrafts (Lynsey's Fairies) Podcast Website (Sign up to our newsletter and get a Free 'Photography E-Book') +++++ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching  @TheHandmadeCraftFair Lynsey Warren Website  The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren  Etsy Success Toolkit +++++ Anna’s Pages @AnnasPlanners  Anna’s Planners on Etsy Memories and More Gifts  Jewellery and Gems Co  The Pastel Cactus Co 

On this week's episode Lynsey and Anna talk about Etsy in loads of interesting detail - with a few funny analogies! We show you why your Etsy shop should be treated as if it is a 'real life on the high street shop'. We split our topics into three categories: Finding the shop (Tags, Titles, Social Media and Pinterest) Seeing inside the shop (Branding, Photography, FAQ's) Feeling inside the shop (Listings, Customer Service, Email Opt In) So lots of information there! Any tools, resources or email sign ups we talk about are below. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! Marmalead ERank Ask The Audience (now called Answer the Public) Our Photography Hints and Tips Checklist (subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the page to gain access) Lynsey's Etsy Course ______________ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching  Lynsey Warren Website  The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren  Etsy Success Toolkit Anna’s Pages: @AnnasPlanner (planners coming Feb 2021)  Memories and More Gifts  Jewellery and Gems Co   

This week Lynsey and I interview Sharon Bellamy from How She Felt. Sharon speaks openly about struggles she has had in business making decisions and being fearful of getting things wrong. But how her supportive network and coaching (with our very own Lynsey) has helped her to focus in on what she does best and how she flourishes most. She has had an explosive 2020 with a new product line specifically designed to give 'Bear Hugs' to those in hospital or alone during the pandemic and Sharon lets us in on how she has coped with this overnight success! Throughout the episode Sharon opens up about how difficulties in her personal life, such as becoming a single parent twice, have pushed her forward to create a business and life that she is excited to jump out of bed for. For example going from custom orders, to 'made to order' is a topic that she has a great insight on. I know that anyone listening is going to be inspired by this amazing women who truly has put 'How She Felt' first and has become a sensation because of it. You can find Sharon here: How She Felt How She Felt on Facebook How She Felt on Instagram ______________ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching  Lynsey Warren Website  The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren  Etsy Success Toolkit  _____________ Anna’s Pages @AnnasPlanners Memories and More Gifts  Jewellery and Gems Co     

On today’s episode we deep dive into the touchy subject of FAILURE! However all is not lost – Lynsey and I talk freely about why we think Failure is necessary if not completely and utterly essential.  We observe both the fear of failure and also how to overcome ‘actual’ failures. In this episode we get really raw and personal with some of the things we have had to overcome in life, and what we have learnt from the journey - and what we are still learning! See below for all the links to the resources we talk about – there’s a tonne! Enjoy! Thomas Edison Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Manifestation Babe on IG Tony Robbins The Head Bully Audible The Money is coming by Sarah Akwisombe BJ Fogg Tiny Habits Jim Kwick Limitless I am not your Guru by Tony Robbins You are a Badass SuperCoach Mind Your Business Podcast She Means Business Podcast Soulful PR Podcast (Janet Murray) The School of Greatness Podcast with Lewis Howes Jasmine Starr Podcast Marie Forleo Podcast The Being Boss Podcast How I built this Podcast Bobbi Brown Episode Spanx Episode Wikipedia Episode ____________ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching  Lynsey Warren Website  The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren  Etsy Success Toolkit * Anna’s Pages: @thebiz_and_I (planners coming soon!!!)  Memories and More Gifts  Jewellery and Gems Co  The Pastel Cactus Co 

On this weeks's episode we have a really in depth look at Photography - we talk about everything from what apps we use, what equipment we use, how we find the best lighting and so much more!    Be sure to grab a pen and paper and make loads of notes. We have listed everything we talk about below: Iphone XR Canon DSLR  Lens Filters  Canon Lens The Bite Shot – Joanie Simon – Mini Photo Course Linen Textured Card Art print on a wall Example of the brown bed sheets in use Lynsey’s Fairies Light Box Lighting Pinterest Mollie Makes Magazine Folksy Pic Tap Go Word Swag Luminar Preview App Canva Etsy’s recommended size for listing images is 2000px for the shortest side of the image Pinterest recommend size for Pins is 1000px X 1500px Infographic examples can be seen on every listing in Anna’s shops – here is an example (processing, timing, personalisation, gift wrap, newsletter sign up page etc) SnapChat Lynsey’s Fairy Photo __________________________________   Lynsey’s Pages: Lynsey on Instagram @LynseyWarrenCoaching  Lynsey Warren Website  The Handmade Business Hub on Facebook by Lynsey Warren  Etsy Success Toolkit    Anna’s Pages @thebiz_and_I (planners coming soon!!!)  E-Workbook Download Memories and More Gifts  Jewellery and Gems Co  The Pastel Cactus Co 

On this week's episode Anna and Lynsey discuss pricing in depth. How to price properly, why people may be afraid of pricing, and why it is so important to set prices correctly! Anna talks about the top down and bottom up method and this was going to be included here in the show notes BUT there is actually a post Anna wrote on Instagram that goes into depth! So we recommend you check that out: Your Pricing Online Does It Match Your Financial Goals? Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review so we can reach and help more new or seasoned Handmade Business Owners just like you! __________ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching Lynsey Warren Website The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren Etsy Success Toolkit   Anna’s Pages @thebiz_and_I (planners coming soon!!!) Memories and More Gifts Jewellery and Gems Co The Pastel Cactus Co

This week Lynsey and Anna are honoured to be interviewing their great mutual friend Ruth from Ruth's Reusable Products. Ruth was Anna's original Etsy mentee and is still coached by Lynsey. Ruth deep dives into her journey from Zipper Copic Marker Pen pouches, to now a wide range of reusable products such as sanitary towels, face wipes and much more. Plus her newest addition reusable Xmas Crackers which have recently been featured by Etsy's business editors on the home page. We also take a look at what she has learnt along this winding journey of business from hardships to successes from wins to learnings whilst always staying true to her mission of creating Pretty, Practical and Planet Friendly Products Finally we discuss her vision for the future, and Ruth even gets some live inspiration whilst on the episode! You can find Ruth here: Ruth's Reusables(on Etsy) Ruth's Reusables (on instagram) You can sign up to her newsletter here it's fab!! Plus you get a 10% discount code for her shop too! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review so we can reach and help more new or seasoned Handmade Business Owners just like you! __________ Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching Lynsey Warren Website The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren Etsy Success Toolkit   Anna’s Pages @thebiz_and_I (planners coming soon!!!) Memories and More Gifts Jewellery and Gems Co The Pastel Cactus Co

On this week’s episode we talk about Product Validation – what that means, how you can go about finding it, and why you should not get discouraged if your product is part of a current ‘trend’. We discuss business viability through time energy and pricing, making sacrifices (and why this is not always a bad thing!), finding your USP and also why understanding your target market is so mega important. Links discussed: Raindrop Crafts (Lynsey’s Etsy Shop) Lynsey Warren 1:1 Coaching Jewellery and Gems Co (Anna’s Original Etsy Shop) @thebiz_and_I (by Anna Maria) How to achieve anything you desire workbook (By Anna Maria)   Lynsey’s Pages: @LynseyWarrenCoaching Lynsey Warren Website The Handmade Business Hub by Lynsey Warren  Ultimate Business Toolkit (FREE!)   Anna’s Pages @thebiz_and_I (planners coming soon!!!) Memories and More Gifts Jewellery and Gems Co The Pastel Cactus Co

(Anna here) In today's episode we finish off our interview sequence with me interviewing Lynsey. It is full of really insightful info into balancing life, work and hobbies and how fear really can paralyse a person from starting their handmade business. We talk about Lynsey's magical journey from crafting out of washing powder boxes, to making handmade (stunning might I add) fairies, to creating a Facebook group with hundreds of active members. Links discussed: Raindrop Crafts (Lynsey's Etsy Shop) Coaching with Lynsey The Handmade Business Hub Facebook Group Lynsey on Instagram Sarah Akwisombe The Money is Coming Audible     Lynsey's details: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lynseywarrencoaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lynseywarrenhandmadebusinesscoach Web: https://www.lynseywarren.com/ Get access to the ultimate business toolkit: https://www.subscribepage.com/ultimate-business-toolkit   Anna's details: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebiz_and_i/  Interested in achieving anything? Download my free E-Workbook here: https://mailchi.mp/2bb2f9ef418b/manifestationdownload  

(Anna here) In today's episode Lynsey interviews me (her co-host) on my journey from the corporate world into online business and how I have turned from wholesaling to setting up 3 successful handmade Etsy businesses that have allowed me to quit my day job and start a whole new journey of business learning. We talk about what my plans are for the future and why my mission to help women sell successfully on Etsy, is so important. Topics discussed: Etsy, wholesale, jewellery making, parenting, mental health, fibromyalgia, the inner critic (The Head Bully) and more... Anna's details: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebiz_and_i/  Interested in achieving anything? Download my free E-Workbook here: https://mailchi.mp/2bb2f9ef418b/manifestationdownload Lynsey's details: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lynseywarrencoaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lynseywarrenhandmadebusinesscoach Web: https://www.lynseywarren.com/ Get access to the ultimate business toolkit: https://www.subscribepage.com/ultimate-business-toolkit