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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I'm sharing some ideas that might help you give your sales a bit of a jump start if they're a bit sluggish right now. As always, take what serves you, leave the rest. 😊
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That's a good point about remembering that if people are following a business on social media, then they do so expecting to be sold to. Sometimes I've felt very frustrated because I hear gurus saying not to just sell all the time on your socials, but then I follow certain businesses (and I enjoy following them!) who literally post nothing but their products and info about their products, and that's fine with me because I'm following them because I want to buy from them, learn about their stuff, learn when they have new stuff, or are planning a sale, etc etc etc. So.... Maybe I just need to imitate them with my own account instead of listening to the gurus that tell me not to sell my stuff!
That absolutely works if that's all they do because then the audience knows what to expect.
I think it's not such a great idea if you post other stuff too though (like I do). In that case, going through phases of constant selling can be jarring to an audience who are used to other content too.
You know your audience and business best, so whichever route you feel is the best fit for you will be the right choice. Sod what anyone else says, (and I include myself in that!) 😄💚
“You extroverted people are weird!” 😂😅😂. Finally, somebody said it. 🤩
They should be studied. 😆
"Would You Piss All The Way Off!" 😅😅😅😅 that was brilliant! 👏 bloody love watching you Kim, you really crack me up 😄
Thanks for this. Good point about showing off reviews. Your videos are always a little comforting boost. 🙏🏻
The reviews thing is something I really need to get on and do too. They are powerful and very underrated things. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. 😁💚
Great ideas! I was just playing with my website trying to make it better organized and attractive. Not my favorite thing, I’d much rather be making pots, but it needs to be done. You are right on so many points. I am going back to my email list as well. Thank you!!!!!!!!! 🙏 😊
You've very welcome love. I'm with your on the website tweaking. I'd definitely prefer to be making, but a little tweaking here and there can go a long way. 😁💚
Really good points thanks - going to come back to this again and make notes 👍
You're very welcome Rachel. 😊
Thanks Kim loads to take on board, I'm going to try something different though.
As the postage has gone up again here, I'm going to change from signed for to tracked 48.
Maybe then etsy will like my shop 🤞 x
Eeep! I keep forgetting to change the postage on my website. Thanks for the reminder!
Great ideas! Hilarious as always 😂 Stay strong be blessed!❤
Thank you, you too! 💚😊
Great suggestions, Kim. Love the prospect of things passing like a kidney stone 😆 It does feel like that. I've been utilising the Etsy bundle thing they released recently. I haven't had any sales from it (yet) but I do think it is a good idea from Etsy - for once 😀
They do occasionally come out with some good ones. 😄 And maybe this will be a good idea in the lead up to the holidays when buyers are looking for more value.
I'd love to know how it goes for you!
@@KimBliss I'll definitely let you know how it goes 😁
Did you mention videos? 😂 Well, it doesn't always have to be a video, reel or live. But it's a good idea to do something brave. Something unusual, different, instead of remaining rigid and fearful. Unfortunately, I do that far too often when I'm worried. But when I start playing, being creative, challenging myself, I regain my strength. This is not easy and often takes time. But it's worth it. ❤
Oh absolutely! I just talk about video content a lot because it's one of the best way to promote online right now. Also, I'm a little biased. 😄
I was thinking about that. I sell earrings & I saw some pumpkins that were green or yellow, but I was worried that it would be off putting if they weren't orange... Anyway, thank you for all your advice!
Sorry 🙈 i had to replay because i posted my last comment on a cnc machining yt.. because auto play while typing 😁 but.. re. Pay day.. apparently, according to Google AI.. the last Friday of every month is the most popular pay day in the UK.. possibly the best weekend to lauch a new listing? 🤔
I wasn't laye at all, but perfectly timed! That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😁
Im definitely on gift set personalisation.. i do laser engraving and 3d printing.. mostly night lights at the minute 😁
That should go down very well! 😁
Thank you Kim
Pleasure. 😁
Hello and thank you for the videos - I'm sold on them 😁just starting and always take away something. As it happens I've just had my first review today, NEED to work on how I've promoted it so far! 🤣
Do you have a rough timeline for ditching items that don't sell? - attempting to take in seasonal trends and having tried to promote on social media and the rest ...?
Hey 👋 and thanks for watching along!
It's funny you should ask about how long before you ditch something that's not selling because the video I'm working on for next week is about exactly that!
It will depend though and you'll need to ask yourself some questions before you write off a product completely. I could go on but I'd have nothing to talk about on Monday! Keep an eye out for it though. 😉
"People don't like being sold to" - False! I have worked in sales a lot and as long as you are not rude or pushy, and actually believe in your products and think you're giving them a good deal, they will love being sold to! You're doing them a service, a favor! If you sell things right, they will walk away smiling and look forward to coming back, feeling that you really helped them out. Don't be afraid to sell, people want to know about the good deals and high quality, unique products! They don't want to miss out just because you're a bit shy. Show us what you got!! ❤
Mmmm, I disagree with this. It will completely depends on factors like the platform you're trying to sell on, the user's intent there and if the people are already following you or if you're cold selling to someone etc etc.
There are a lot of times when people *don't* want to be sold to and a good sales person will know the difference. 😉
I hope youve made more spider web bags for the Halloween season, my Susan loved it.. i took my 3d scanner out and her instant reaction was, "thats ace, where did you get that bag?" 😎👊🏼👌
😂 Did you tell her it was GLOW IN TJE DARK too?! I haven't had a chance to restock them so consider yourself the owner of a limited edition piece.
A GLOW IN THE DARK LIMITED EDITION PIECE! 😁✨️
@@KimBliss certainly not.. you start telling people things like that and they want to borrow precious.. 😁💙
Hello Kim
Great videos. You always give such a refreshing perspective.
Question, have you ever rented shelf space anywhere to retail your handmade items? What are your thoughts about this?
Thank you in advance
Cheers Gloria! 😁
Regarding the shelf space, I did a long time ago, but didn't stick with it in the end. With hindsight the store I went with probably wasn't the best choice as they catered to tourists/holiday makers and the things they sold reflected that so I only sold my small accessories and trinkets there.
If you can find somewhere that compliments the work your make well though then I'd imagine it could work out really well. 💚
@@KimBliss thank you for your swift reply . I'm actually thinking of going to local independent haberdashery retailers to ask if I can 'rent a basket', the type you often see full of 'stuff' on the actual shop floor people can rifle through.
Question 2 😅, what single task do you wish you had more time to do that you strongly believe could 'move the needle' in your business to hit your monthly profit goal consistently.
With you having to home school your daughter now, something must have had to give ?
@gloriafrancis7621 This is such a great question, I'm sat here on the sofa and have been wondering how best to answer it! The truth is there are actually loads of things I wish I had more time for that I think would help move the needle forward.
I'd like to have more time to actually *make* things. Sometimes it feels as though I'm pulled away from that more than I'd like. I'd also like more time to make content on social media, to work on my website and take better photos. I'd even like more time to work on my videos as that can feel rushed sometimes.
The homeschooling is definitely changing things and I expect I'll have to drop something at some point. I'm just not sure what just yet.
Sorry for the waffle, but I told you it was a good question! 😁💚
@KimBliss Insightful Kim. These are some of my struggles too. Thanks for sharing.
I have just created new listings with no collages for Etsy. We shall see how they do compared to the originals.
I think it's all about showing up in Google search rather than anything Etsy themselves want. Do you tend to get a lot of traffic feom Google via Etsy? If so then the new photos may do well! 🤞
@@KimBlissyeah google appears to be the main driver. I had a few digital products go viral. It kind of ruined my shop. Costs me nothing to keep both listings but I may redo some others to be more attractive on Google.
Great tios! Thanks!!!!
Can you tell me how you created your smal email lust?🙂
I created a sign up page using Mailchimp and just share the link to that page on places like my website etc.
I've also used Etsy, TH-cam and Instagram to promote my list and grow it, but less so now. Mainly because I forget. 😋
I don’t even have sluggish sales. I have absolutely no sales :(
Been there my friend. BEEN. THERE. 😖
@@KimBliss it’s so heartbreaking.
:( putting all this effort into a dream that may not happen for me.
Hello Kim! 😄👋 I thought maybe y can help me. I run a small business in Greece and i want to start shipping my products internationally. Which courier/post do y use to ship your products? Cuz from my Search i see businesses ship with 3-9€ cost and in my country the courier cost from 9-20€😵and even more..for god sake🫨