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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the Thriver Circle.
Over 2,000 makers have joined and learnt from the Circle over the last decade - which never ceases to blow my mind!
I’m proud of what I’ve shared and taught inside this community during this time... but it’s time for a refresh.
So, in order to make the Circle better than ever, I’m closing it to new members until the new year while I work away behind the scenes!
I’ll be closing the doors on November 25th.
I’m not sure exactly when I will be re-opening, but at this stage, it will likely be mid-January.
If you’ve been wanting to join the Circle - now’s the time!
Not only will you get inside before I close the doors, you’ll also lock in the current membership price - which will be changing in the new year.
You'll get access to all the current membership benefits, such as:
🌺Your Year to Thrive - an epic year-long course - to super-charge your biz growth and help you to overcome the overwhelm of starting and growing a business.
🌺Monthly live workshops & coaching calls with Jess so you can learn from her 15 years in the handmade industry.
🌺Hundreds of fellow makers in our vibrant private community so you can get your questions answered.
🌺A library of video workshops worth over $3,000 on all aspects of handmade business that will give you tested and proven tips to help you succeed.
Head on over to thrivercircle.com now to jump on board before the doors close!
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Etsy Star Seller.
Buyers: Do you care (or even notice) if a shop has Star Seller?
Sellers: Have you seen ANY difference in sales between having or not having Star Seller?
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Setting goals to aim for is a vital part of making progress in business.
However - all goal setting is not created equal!
Do you struggle to set and achieve goals?
Do you feel like you're not moving forward because you don't know what you should be aiming towards, let alone how to get there?
Next week inside the Thriver Circle, I'm hosting a live, online workshop where I'll highlight some do’s and don’ts of goal setting that will help you set better, more effective goals!
I hope this workshop helps you improve the process of setting goals for your business, so that you can set goals that are actionable, achievable, motivating, and realistic.
✍🏻Live Online Workshop for members of the Thriver Circle
Join the workshop on Zoom: Wednesday the 28th of August at 11am Brisbane, Australia time (AEST) - (this is Tuesday evening US time).
Not a member? Join the Circle here to participate in this workshop: thrivercircle.com/join-the-circle
Find out all the other benefits of membership here: thrivercircle.com/
If you can't make the live time, you can still access the recording - after the workshop has concluded becoming a member of the Circle!
If you haven't already seen, I've made it super-easy to see ALL of the workshops that are available inside the Thriver Circle, you can check them out right here:
Hope to see you there!
Jess
P.S. Members, you can RSVP here to get a reminder on Facebook when the workshop is about to begin: www.facebook.com/events/1513385049270551
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After I found success selling my handmade jewellery online, people kept asking me 'how did you do it'?
When I found myself answering the same questions over and over again, I knew there was a better way to help makers.
That's when I created Set Up Shop.
It's a 30-day e-course that will take you from *nowhere* to having a *fully-fledged online shop* for your handmade creations.
Overcome the 'what next' roadblock.
Stop wondering if you're 'doing it right'.
Join me for Set Up Shop, and I'll guide you through a system that will make sure you're set up right, right from the start.
Class Starts Monday!
Register here: www.createandthrive.com/courses/set-up-shop
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Fancy one whole month of FREE education, guidance and mentorship from me?
That's what I'm offering as a BONUS for everyone who registers to take Set Up Shop this August!
Every student will receive one free month of membership to my membership community for makers - the Thriver Circle.
🌿If you're not already a Thriver Circle member...
Simply sign up to the August class of Set Up Shop, and you'll receive one month of FREE Thriver Circle membership - which will start the day after the Set Up Shop course finishes.
You will have FULL access to all the features and benefits of being part of the Thriver Circle community, including:
🌺One month of access to 50+ video workshops on all aspects of handmade business
🌺Access to a live coaching call, chat, and workshop during your free month
🌺The first 4 lessons of Your Year to Thrive – a year-long, comprehensive course that will teach you everything you need to start and grow a handmade business
🌺Weekday access to ask me your business questions
🌺Membership normally costs $29 AUD per month – and you’ll get one month absolutely FREE!
I will email you the day after Set Up Shop finishes with a special link you can use to claim your FREE month of Thriver Circle membership!
🌿If you're already a Thriver Circle member...
Simply let me know via email that you've signed up for Set Up Shop, and I'll refund you one month's worth of membership fees.
To take advantage of this special bonus, simply register for the August 2024 class of Set Up Shop today.
www.createandthrive.com/courses/set-up-shop
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Class starts soon!
Join over 1,400 makers who’ve already used the Set Up Shop system to set up stellar handmade shops online!
Set Up Shop is a 30-day e-course to help you craft your online handmade shop into something that you can be proud of from the get-go – and that starts those sales rolling in.
You know those online shops that stop you in your tracks – because they’re just so darn amazing?!
That’s what you’re here to create.
Ask yourself:
🧶 Do you want to set up an online shop to sell your craft/art for the first time – either on Etsy or another platform (including on your own website)? I’ll teach you how.
🧵 Do you want to re-vamp your current online shop?
🧶 Do you want to skip the learning curve and get it RIGHT, first time?
🧵 Do you want detailed guidance from someone who’s been successfully selling handmade goods online for 14 years – 12 of them as their full-time business?
🧶 Do you want to avoid the oh-so-common pitfalls that hold people back from having a successful online business?
🧵 Do you want to use a system that WORKS? (It’s already been used by over a thousand other makers to set up shop online.)
🧶 Are you serious about turning your hobby into a thriving, profitable business?
Yes? Then Set Up Shop is for you!
Past student (and now, successful online seller) Chereen Leong Schwarz of Smeeny Made Wild says of the course:
"I loved the way the course flowed, and Jess’s teaching style is so effective. Each lesson is thoughtfully curated and is a carefully placed stepping stone to the lessons that follow.
By the end of the course, I was confidently able to open my shop and have since built and launched my own website with Jess’s teachings in mind.
If any part of you is interested in taking this course, don’t hesitate…sign up now!"
The next class will start on August 19th, 2024.
Register now: createandthrive.com/setupshop
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This week I've dropped a long video comparing the pros and cons of Etsy vs. Shopify!
If you want to start selling online, but aren't sure which one to start with, this video will help you decide.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/BfmUdgJV47s
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Last week I discovered that Etsy had been undercharging my international customers - they were charging them the domestic price.
Here's what happened, and Etsy's response.
If you are an Etsy seller outside of the USA, make sure this hasn't happened to YOU!
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/FOrcd2UF01c
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There has been LOTS of discussion on my latest video, where I outline Etsy's NEW 'what can you sell' categories.
You see their new categories and my thoughts on this change here: https://youtu.be/JGfoIZcrv0c
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Ready to tap into one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms on the internet?
Yep, I'm talking Pinterest - and I believe it is one of THE best potential drivers of traffic to your handmade business.
Those of you who've been in the Thriver Circle for over a year may remember the Pinterest Challenge from previous years.
The Pinterest Challenge helped many of you grow your Pinterest accounts - and therefore, your website traffic.
Pinterest is one of the top drivers of traffic to my own businesses, and if you're not already using it - or not using it to its full potential - this challenge aims to help you up your Pinterest game, and drive more people to your online store.
This challenge will run for 2 weeks, from June 3rd, 2024!
If you find Pinterest overwhelming; you don't know where to start; or you've fallen off the wagon (i.e. out of the habit of using Pinterest regularly) then this challenge will help you!
What is the Pinterest Challenge?
Basically - it's a chance to grow your Pinterest account (and therefore traffic to your website!) via a two-week-long challenge in a group setting.
The basic gist is that you will spend a minimum of 10 minutes every day working on your Pinterest account.
And - bonus! - I will also be sharing one Pinterest tip or hack with you each day inside the Thriver Circle forum on Facebook.
I've got lots of juicy Pinterest suggestions for you!
Ready?
Go here to sign up: thrivercircle.com/pinterestchallenge2024/
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G'day!
I'm Jess Van Den - a former school teacher and science communicator - and I've wanted to make a living online since 1998. But it took me another decade to figure out how...
I started my craft business Epheriell.com as a hobby in 2008 - and in 2010 I went full-time.
I've been 100% self-employed ever since.
In 2013 I also started createandthrive.com to help other makers turn their handmade hobby into a thriving business via a blog, podcast, courses, membership community + more.
I also love learning & sharing more about health, happiness, and how to be more effective as a work-from-home, full-time self-employed creative - so I have all the time I need to do all the things I love.
You can follow me on instagram:
Handmade business help: @createandthrive
Sterling silver Jewellery: @epheriell
Houseplants & garden: @plantifying
Personal feed: @jessvanden
~ Jess