how to GROW your small business & MAKE SALES in 2024 💌🌷 the ULTIMATE guide, what i've learned so far
hi everyone!
have you been looking for a way to grow your small business in 2024? if so, here's a guide on how to grow your small business and actually make sales (based on my own experiences of growing my sticker shop)! i hope this can help you to grow your online business and make the sales you have dreamt of making! i'm wishing you guys all the best -- i know you can make THOUSANDS of sales for your small business in 2024! cheers to having our best year yet 🌷🤍
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♥ my shop: www.eversosoftly.com/
♥ instagram: / eversosoftly
supplies:
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chapters:
0:00 intro
1:10 chapter 1: mindset shifts
3:04 pricing reminders
5:11 emyth revisited
8:31 the "universe" mindset
10:31 your 12 week year
13:30 chapter 2: practical advice
17:46 branding pitfalls
19:16 wholesale
22:41 email lists
music:
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hi everyone!! ik that a lot of you guys found me through my "how to start your own small business" video, so i decided to follow it up with a "part 2" on how to actually grow/make sales for your shop :D i tried to include EVERYTHING i learned from my own small business journey, so i hope you can learn something new if you've been struggling to make sales for your shop :") also! hope u didn't miss me too much ;))
Tysm! This is so helpful and inspirational
I *DID* miss you!! You are very honest about the ups and downs of owning a small business. Please keep up the good work. Can't believe I missed this one. I love watching your videos.😆
I really love this idea and wanna be a part of this. I have a question , how do I reach out to you¿ via email or IG? I hope you’d reply to this. ❤❤
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on this. I love your packaging.
And then I found you through your part 2 😂
as a fellow small biz owner who’s really struggling with the algorithm punishing me and slow sales, this has really helped! Your advice is actually so good, really appreciate ur mindset and perspectives
im so glad i could help !! im wishing u and ur small business the BEST this new year >:)
Chapter 2 was especially helpful because I have never been able to figure out if I should have a social media soley about the business, or soley myself. You helped me realize that a gray area is perfectly acceptable so ty!
Thank you so much! Not just your valuable video, your energy make me feel more motivated and warmed 🥺, you’re so cuteee!! ✨🌸✨✨
I was at work when an order came in. My husband text me saying my daughter has helped me packed. I was surprised! But yeah like you said, I learn to let go, let my daughter learn to help me in my small online shop. 😊
loved hearing your mindset shifts. everything you've mentioned is so so true! it's funny because this year I finally put IG in the bench and literally wrote on my yearly plans - create/repurpose IG content LAST. thank you for sharing your wise words 🙋🏼♀
been waiting for a new video since your last one, thank you for this 🥰
Thank you for making this video! I stumbled onto this video hoping to make my own design buisness someday! Hopefully soon ;)! You made me more confident and i now realized that i shouldnt compare myself to others and that i shouldnt stop nor limit myself!
wow thank you so much for sharing the mindset that you have. i just starting out my small business with my friend and havent launch anything since our plan went south and we have to start over. but now i get so many insights from you that makes me think that i can turn this into stories and put it on youtube! thank you so much and wish me luck!!
Wow thank you for this video. I have stepped back from business because it was all too much to balance while homeschooling my two girls. These were all amazing tips. I really got in my own way ❤ I still have the dream lingering and plan to find a way to make it happen even if its slow and steady or takes me a few years ❤❤️ congratulations on your growth 💓
Thank you so much for such an insightful video! I love that you mentioned mindset as one of the ways to grow your business!
This is really helpful especially appreciate your take on mindsets ❤
You're so sweet, I believe in you! I want to start my online shop but I'm so scared. Social media is my biggest struggle because I'm not super consistent, especially on Instagram. I'm starting with what I have and I'll do what I can. You encourage me with such informative content. Thank you so much ❤
I've watched this video three times, so much amazing advice! I've been running a small business for 4 years now and this taught me so much
I really loved the mindset section, thank you so much!
im planning up my small stationary business right now it'll be in launch possibly mid spring :) i'm really excited for it this was really helpful with no business experience or knowledge so thankyou so much for taking the time for beginners like me
This is literally so informative and motivating for me! I can’t wait to have my own stickershop in the next 12 weeks ‘year’ 😊 thank you for this 💗
omg yes !!! I BELIEVE YOU WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Love your content. I felt as if you were talking to me. I want to start my own business and am still trying to find a way on how and where to start. Thank you so much. I feel much better now after hearing you. God bless you and your business. ❤
Your video's are so helpfull and relaxing to learn about starting a small business. Please upload more video's, i'm currently watching them all :)
Thank you so much for this video! I'm kind of nervous that no one will buy anything from me at all but I still want to try as im taking a creative way, Setting up everything is sooo tedious but fun!
I really appreciate you for posting this video Johanna! I loved all the tips especially the 12 week year thing. Thanks!
sooo excited for this video! i actually found you from ur last small business video and i found ur insights super helpful! 🎈🎈🥰
omg YAY !!! i rlly hope this helps PLS KEEP ME POSTED
OMG i was literally visiting your channel like 20 minutes ago and you just posted! We all missed you !!! lysm i hope you business grows :)
OMG im so flattered we must be on the same wavelength ;)) and TYSMM
You are so inspiring! I love everything!
Thank you soo much for this video. I needed to hear this!
The 12-week year tip is brilliant. I'm going to give that a try. Thank you for the video and your stickers are super cute.
Hii even though I do beads watching you helps me get work done for my business even tho they’re not connected at all but it’s so inspiring and motivations thank you
luv it packing orders 💕🎀
The soothing vibes and calmness I receive in ur vids are limitless ❤
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so many amazing tips, thanks! Love your products aswell :)
finally you upload! i love all of your videos❤
yay tysm! there's more to come ;))
I love this, this is such good advice
ooookay! that motivates me to start a hobby that i want to turn into a business in the long run. thank you!
I just recently found your channel. Thank you so much for going into detail and sharing your personal experiences with your small business. I agree with you about posting on KZhead rather than on Instagram. For me personally it was harder to fight the algorithm there. So, this year I’ve chosen to focus my energies into making my KZhead channel workout. I don’t get too many views on my website but my small business on a whole is a work in progress. Thank you for the tips. I will try to implement them. Take care!😊
What a wonderful great video! THIS is what helps!! Thank you sooo muchhh
Thank you so much for this video!, the tips are very helpful and practical!
finally you upload! i love all of your videos
yayy tysm! hopefully more to come soon ;)
Very inspiring! Can't wait for more!
I needed to hear this. Wow. Thank you. Been on the fence about starting my yt and this really hit home for me.
yess 🙌🏻 definitely go for it if it has been on your mind for a while !!!
This is some really encouraging advice thank you!
Love this! I kept putting off working on my KZhead channel. I really want to jump start this.❤
These were all such good tips!! Like REALLY good tips!!
love this motivation video from you! It really encourage me to proceed not just keep worrying
yes!! i am so so glad it was helpful for you! taking that initial leap can be scary, but you will feel SO much more confident as you learn from your own journey 🤍
discovered ur channel and am feeling like a proud cmu alum hahaha keep on slaying... this is great advice and a cozy little corner of the internet you've created!
omg !!! i actually found you through your "create or be consumed" video (on my personal account) and when i saw that you graduated from cmu in the intro i was so shocked and sent your video to my friends here !! i love your videos as well :") it's so cool to see we're all so connected :0
Me too I wish. Love your art by the way.
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Thank you for sharing. You have a good outlook.
I'm having to unlearn that my sticker designs should be really detailed.... your stickers are very simple... but so incredibly adorable with their own unique personality, but still really cute and desirable.... so I found myself having to teach myself how to draw more simply.... and I'm learning that i absolutely adore more simple designs.... and it's really fun creating the more minimalistic things, while still trying to keep them looking like what they're supposed to look like.... a good practice activity is one line drawings! .... also thank you SO MUCH for this video... I've been struggling to figure out how to organize my time, but thinking about myself as those three people helps a lot! like... i think now I'll schedule some times just for the technician, and other times for the other roles, that way i'm not struggling to do all roles at the same time!
Hey Johanna! I love this video, super helpful, I love listening to you while working on my candles.
i am so glad to be part of your day
only half way in & I feel that this information is exactly what I need to get out of being stagnant in my small business!!Thank you!❤
yess! i'm so glad it was helpful for you !!
Brilliant, thanks. Would be good if you have a vid on how to prepare your workspace and run your workstation setups. You seem very organized
This video is amazing. Now I feel confident to get it started.
i am so glad !!! i believe in you >:)
Can you show how you made your receipts for your customers? I love it and I want to learn how I can print it that way for every orders as well.
amazing, I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! so inspiring. thank you for the amazing content and your stickers are adorable. i will totally buy from you.
omg this is so sweet - TYSM for watching and i'm so glad it helped :"D
Great advice, thank you so much x
You're back!
This was really encouraging, thank you! I opened an Etsy shop in November and it’s been doing well, but I’m not a big social media poster… KZhead is my favorite platform so maybe I should finally take the leap. I get nervous my videos won’t be aesthetic enough tho…
the aesthetic part definitely comes with experimenting and practice ;) i believe in you !!!
thank you so much this video reallly gave me some confindence😁
Thx for all your tip! I have dream about owning my business when I was child, I’m artist and craft!
So happy to see you rise! May your business rise higher!
i have learned so much from you just by this one video. 💘 this is the first video i saw from your channel ! 💗subscribing 💗
Great advise thank you kindly for sharing ❤
Can u pls show us how u make your stickers like print them and stuff❤️❤️love ur vids!
Loved this video, thanks for the valuable advice :) I especially love your editing. What mic do you use to record your videos?
Early and ily ur vids ❤
ahhhh tysm you commented even before i could get my comment typed up 😆🙌🏻
@@johannapark the minute you posted I was like “let’s watch this 😄”
I literally like yr vlogs sooo much❤😊 plz upload moree and can you plz tell how do you make keychains?
Excellent video and advice 👍🏾
Thank you for sharing. Have to look into that
i signed up for your newsletter and can't wait for shop updates if its happening!! :))
omg yay !!! new products are indeed in the works ;D
brilliant guide, brilliant tips, I love it ☺☺
tysm! im so glad 🙈🤍
Hi can you make a video on how you made your own website shop? Also loving your videos.
you are amazing thank you for sharing this video
I’m starting to get inspired to make a business as well, just with notebooks and digital. Could you also share the alexis course as well pleaaaase
loveee this! could you share what you used to make your receipt paper?
Hi Joanna, I just subscribed because I noticed how much we think alike about business, creativity, and life. I currently have an Etsy shop, but I want to close it, start on Squarespace and KZhead. TYSM for being helpful to other artists, entrepreneurs and creators. BTW, do you mind sharing which keychain manufacturer you work with?
Hi! Your videos really inspired me a lot. Can I ask you a few questions? 1. What equipment/supplies did you buy when you started? 2. What platform did you launch your first orders and how to promote?
hi! thank you so much! as for the answers to your questions... (1) i started with my ipad/apple pencil, a printer (which i had at home), a sticker cutter, and sticker paper! i have the current supplies i'm using in my description as well :) (2) i launched my shop using squarespace and had built an audience through instagram when first getting starting!
Thank you so much lovely 💖 Btw can you share how you track all of your business transactions like using gg spreadsheet or a tracking app? 🌷
could you make a video on the 12 weeks goal??
I have a small business I have been struggling because I don’t have any experience and I’m not even that old thank you for this really helpful video
yayy !! i'm so glad i could help :"D
It’s so true perfectionism can kills. My product is very fragile so I always hesitate to let my mom package them or cut the care card. But the truth is she pack them pretty well😂😂😂
heyy i was wondering what microphone you use? the audio is so crisp 🤩
This is a great video! Thank you so much! Can you leave the link of the course you took?
Do you write out recipts and print them? I do want to start doing that but i dont know where to start. Im going to begin sales by the end of the year and i feel like this wou,d be a good addition😊
Not sure if anyone has asked already, but what do you use for the formatting of those receipt sheets? I love how clean they look!
the model of your shipping slip is magnificent, what is the Shopify application that you are using please
Hi!! Can you share who you use for your shipping? I really want to start a shop but I don’t know where to start with shipping and shipping labels. Also love your tiny receipts! Do you type those out yourself?
could you link us to your favorite youtube you mentioned? I believe the name you mentioned was alexis! Thank you ❤
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How do you make your receipts ? I like the layout
I am also thinking to start this kind of business of clay pieces,stickers, journalism but i am beginner and don't know anything about that how to start what to dyooo!! And please tell me ❤
I loved this video! I saw that you're studying CS, do you plan to keep your business once you graduate and have a full time job? I've been a SDE for the past 4 years and just recently quit my job so I can start the small stationery business I've always dreamed of. I worry that when I get back into the workforce I won't have time to maintain it :'(
wow that is so cool! i will probably also be working in that field for a bit after graduation! as of now, i do want to keep my shop open even after i graduate :) finding a good system will be super important to keeping it running, but i think it will be possible >:) i believe you will find a way to as well !!!
Hi! I just had one question, what is your manufacturer? I'm getting an Etsy soon and need a manufacturer for my sticker sheets!
Any advice in controlling the reselling price should I decide to do wholesale? Should I set min reselling price for resellers? The resellers could be reselling at lower price than mine or other resellers which definitely will affect the business.
Your voice is so soothing, it made it easy to digest all of the information you gave! 🤍 Thank you for making the advice easy to follow and understand, you’ve give me more to think about with my little business 🥹🫶🏽
I've been looking for a vid that explains the numbers. How to work out the numbers for any niche. I mean, what numbers would you show Shark Tank investors if you had a chance with them 🤔
Hello!! I just have a question, I also am starting my website and Idk how to start it. Or which app to make it in. I tried Shopify, Strikingly and more other websites. But I just dk how to make one or upload one. And how do you get those receipts? I would really appreciate if you can help me... Thanks!!
do you have advice on how to know whats truely you!?! i feel like theres sm shops i love and as an artist i get confused with what i love and what i actually want to make. I start thinking i need to make designs like the ones i like but then it doesnt feel like me and i get lost in comparison 😭
this !!! i totally feel you because i also find myself having these struggles! but i found that the best way to find what truly feels like me has just been creating things/drawing while allowing myself to draw what comes to mind. and then, when i am almost done designing, i can get a feel for if it looks and "feels" right. but i actually have so many products that are 75% done that i stopped working on because they didn't feel quite like me in the end, so this is perhaps not the most efficient way :")
Would it make things easier for you to use a piece of card to divide your stickers into sections? x
Can you share where you find a factory to print your sticker?
where do you get your bubble mailers?