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Aww, that sucks! 😕 But the facts speak louder than random comments from self-proclaimed "SEO expert" strangers. For TH-cam SEO, the analytics in your Studio dashboard can give you a lot of insights. If people are finding your videos via TH-cam search and/or via regular Google Search (you'll see that listed under External sources), then you must be doing something right when it comes to SEO!

@badasscreatives Ill check that out. With 700 subs, my analytic can sometimes be limited, but getting better

@@jsocials You might also find this video helpful, in it I share some of my TH-cam strategy & resources I used to go from zero to 1,000+ subscribers in my first year of this channel: th-cam.com/video/63OAw78qZLk/w-d-xo.html There's lots of different strategies for YT, but this was what worked for me

Absolutely, Paula. You're right that ALL of the costs of running your business need to be factored in when pricing your products and figuring out your profit margins. And it's also true that many people who do craft shows or sell handmade products treat it as more of a hobby than looking at all of the factors necessary to run a successful business. Having a "hobby business" may be right for some folks, but if someone's trying to truly make a living out of it, they need to consider all factors. Thanks for watching!

They are so common, unfortunately 🙁

@@badasscreatives How Old is your Channel ?

I published my first videos on this channel in late May 2023

@@badasscreatives then it's good natural growth to your channel. Could you please send me your mail id .

@@badasscreatives nice , I can see you have posted 50 videos and with decent views per video and few exceeding 1k too . I want to discuss this analytics . How does this work if you can guide.

Hi Sofia! For that type of question (anything to do with state permitting & licensing) - I'd suggest reaching out to a local small business accountant or if you're in the U.S. I highly recommend finding your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they have a lot of great resources and experts you can talk to who will be more knowledgable about your local area. If you're selling your products wholesale to a local boutique, the boutique is usually responsible for filing the sales tax. But tax laws and permitting varies from place to place, so it's important to talk to an expert if you want to be sure.

Thanks Alejandra, I'm so glad it helped! And YES -- took me so long to discover the director's chair idea, and it was a game changer for me!

Thanks!! When I discovered the folding outdoor director chairs, it was a GAME-CHANGER! So glad you found this video helpful!

Thanks so much Chereen, I'm glad it helped! I'm sure you will do GREAT at craft markets, including juried shows. You've got such a fabulous online presence! If you need more tips about getting started with craft shows, be sure to check out my playlist about them, and stay tuned! I have one more video I recorded with Nicole Stevenson, where we'll share tips for increasing your sales at craft shows. Coming soon!

Thank you Jeffrey! And congrats to you as well on getting monetized, and best wishes as you approach 4k! Your channel appears to have a super interesting an unique niche, very cool! Wishing you all the best in your journey!

🙏🏻 😃 thanks!

Awesome, glad it helped!

Thanks Bridget! Glad it helped!

Thanks Jordan, I'm so glad to hear that! And YES, Christy is an amazing resource with so much knowledge! We're lucky to have her sharing it with us here!

😂 💜 so glad it was helpful!

💖 I'm SO glad to hear that! I'm glad it was able to help you! Best of luck in your journey!!

Thank you!! 💖 There will never be enough hours in the day or in a lifetime to "do it all" but we DO get choices about how we dedicate our time and energy. Our creative hobbies and interests are part of how we create meaning and joy in our lives, and it's SO important to find the time to "create just for me"! Thanks for your comment, and I hope you keep being your wonderfully weird & creative self as well! ✨

Thank you so much! And yes -- a limited amount of time to set up your booth (and park!) is definitely difficult. I had similar struggles back when I was regularly doing craft shows. One thing I ended up using, especially for small items like jewelry, was stackable jewelry trays. I had a lot of them, and I even found a carrying case that I could fit them all in, so basically I'd stack them all up, put them into the carrying case and then I could easily and quickly transport and set up a lot of small jewelry items at once. You can see a few pictures of those trays in some of my craft show booth photos in this blog post: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-display-tips-tricks Here is a direct link to some stackable jewelry trays that are similar to what I used: amzn.to/3Lxz0Fk

Hi, thanks so much, I'm glad the video was helpful! As far as the first part of your question - based on what you've described, yes I think it sounds like a good plan to create a different brand for the purpose of selling to retail boutiques, if you're going to continue pricing your products at essentially a wholesale price for direct sales via your Etsy shop and craft shows. There are pros and cons, of course, because you wouldn't get the benefit of increased brand awareness for your direct-to-consumer sales via having your products sold in retail shops, but if your main goal is purely to add a new sales channel (retail shops), I think it makes sense to either create a different brand for those sales, or depending on what the boutique would prefer you may even want to give them the option to "white-label" the jewelry you sell to them. (So you would sell it to them, and they could repackage or rebrand it as their own.) White-label products are very popular within a lot of larger retail spaces like grocery stores, but it's something that small boutiques can take advantage of as well. Here's a good article about it: www.shopify.com/uk/blog/white-label For the second part of your question - I'm not sure about how the FTC rules might apply here. I'm vaguely familiar with the rules you're referring to because those rules applied to some promotions we ran at a very large corporation I worked for, but a lot of times those types of rules are really meant for regulating very big companies. I'm not a lawyer though, so if you're worried about it you may want to consult with a small business lawyer. If you're in the United States, organizations like your state's Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and SCORE are other great resources for those types of questions, especially since they may be more familiar with local & state regulations.

Thank you Karla, I'm so glad it was helpful!

YES! So glad it was helpful, Jordan! Being able to either stand or sit in a taller chair and/or have a "cash wrap" area at bar height can go a LONG way in making a great customer experience so that you can really connect with people at a show!

I love when I'm at a craft show and the person is at bar height! Communication and eye contact is everything! I understand they can't stand for hours on end, and this just feels better and more comfortable being able to be nearly eye to eye and it's easier to spot them and communicate!!

💖 Thanks!

Thank you!

They're so frustrating!

"the creativity in figuring out how to run a business itself" -- YES, totally! I've had a very similar experience -- back when I was running my handmade business in my 20s, learning about the business side of things and marketing (and the human psychology behind marketing) was so interesting and fun. That's how I ended up switching over to a full-time marketing career once I was ready to try something new. Especially for micro businesses and solopreneurs, figuring out the right combination of what works for YOU as an individual business owner can be challenging, but also so fun and rewarding!

Haha, YES! Take my money! 😂💰🤣

Thank you SO MUCH for the “long” comment, Christine! Also - “I kept asking myself how I could make it easier and more fun to learn” - THAT is what’s missing from so much of education, both traditional schools and online education. I’ve always LOVED learning but traditional education has often rubbed me the wrong way. (I dropped out of high school, got my GED and later a college degree, then went on to be an Adjunct Professor at a university for a bit.) All this is to say - you are not alone, and I very much appreciate your comment!!

"I just want to grow naturally" - YES, love this! I think it's so important to be clear on your own goals, whatever they are. Artificial growth tricks & tactics can sometimes work, especially for the short-term, but they can also backfire or not build something that is sustainable for the long-term I'm so glad to hear that you are clear on what your OWN goals are! Wishing you all the best with your endeavors!

Thank you Tess!! Yay for fellow creative weirdos!!

Thank you!! I think you are already well on your way! Your channel is such a fun & cute concept, and your videos are so relaxing! 🐈 🎋 Wishing you all the best in your journey to 1k and beyond!

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you found the explanation of evergreen content helpful!

YAYYYYYY, thank you Jessie!

Thanks so much James! I'm so glad you found it useful. It is DEFINITELY a lot of work to grow a channel from scratch, but it IS possible! Wishing you all the best in your own journey!!

The director's chair was a game-changer for me at craft shows! It's so nice to sit at eye-level with customers who are browsing your booth. Thanks for watching!

Thank you!! Yes, it took a lot of work!

Thank you so much Severine! I'm so glad you found the tips useful!

Thank you so much!

@@badasscreatives You’re welcome!! 😎❤️🌹🌺

Thank you so much! Thanks for the sweet comment, and thanks for subscribing! I appreciate you!

Thank you so much for the support! 💜 I appreciate it!

Thanks Christine, I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos & finding them helpful! re: developing "continued contact" with your customers -- I've got a playlist all about email marketing, so be sure to check out those videos to help with this: th-cam.com/play/PLYWV5lOOnw4cj_GN4JmAA7NvEe0BkZThk.html