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Episode 4: Crafting Your Niche – Boosting Sales and Accelerating Growth
In this episode of the Motivated Creative Podcast, Nikki breaks down the importance of defining a niche for your handmade business and how honing in on your speciality can boost sales and accelerate growth. Whether...
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Episode 3: Overcoming Adversity – Mental Health in Creativity
In this heartfelt episode of the Motivated Creative Podcast, Nikki sits down with artist Morgan Gleave to discuss the profound connection between mental health and creativity. Morgan shares his personal journey, from...
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Episode 2: The Reality of Starting a Handmade Business: One Step at a Time
In this insightful episode of the Motivated Creative Podcast, Nikki is joined by Sam Self, the founder of Rock and Rose Jewellery. Sam shares her journey of starting her handmade jewellery business, from the initial...
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Ep 01: Should You Turn Your Craft Into a Business?
Episode one. I've spent 15 years building handmade businesses, from selling jewellery I made while bedridden during pregnancy, to Peony & Pine in John Lewis 18 months after launch. This podcast exists so you can...
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Bonus Episode: Branding Your Craft
A deep dive into developing a compelling brand identity for passionate beginner artisans. Understand the importance of branding in distinguishing your products in the marketplace. Gain insights into connecting with...
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Bonus Episode: Streamlining Your Success
For established handmade business owners, this training focuses on refining operations to support sustainable growth. Learn how to scale production, manage inventory, enhance customer service, and streamline processes...
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Bonus Episode: Luxury Branding Essentials
Elevate your brand with the keys to luxury branding. This session is tailored for artisans seeking to position their products in the high-end market. Discover strategies for crafting a luxurious brand identity,...
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Bonus Episode: Crafting your business foundation
Dive into the essentials of setting up your artisan business with a strong foundation. This session is designed for passionate beginners eager to turn their craft into a successful enterprise. Learn about choosing the...
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Bonus Episode: Finding your USP
In this episode, we delve into the essence of what sets your artisan business apart: your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Discover how to identify and leverage your USP to stand out in a crowded marketplace. We...
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Are You Too Small for Product Placement? The Foundations You Need Before Influencer Growth
 Product placement used to mean getting your products into TV shows and magazines. Today, it means influencers, content creators, and the kind of overnight visibility that can either scale a handmade business... or...
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