How to avoid self sabotage this holiday season

10/31/19 • 10 min

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One cool thing about the ridiculous amount of time it took to get season 5 of the merriweather council podcast out the door is that we are publishing episodes a bit later in the year. And that means it's timely and relevant for me to share holiday related dialogue with you! And you know that discussing the many things that are involved for handmade business owners at holiday time is one of my most favorite things.

If you've spent any time around here, you know that I regularly remind makers throughout the holiday season to refrain from getting too caught up in the comparison game when other makers start posting about how many orders they've got going out. You can actually hear that pep talk here // https://www.merriweathercouncilblog.com/2018/12/holiday-pep-talk/

Just as important as not going around the internet comparing yourself to others is being really honest with yourself about how much is realistic to YOU. This is a metric that can only come from you.

That's what today's episode is about and I genuinely hope it helps many of you make better decisions not only for your business but for yourself this holiday season!

Enjoy!

For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/100

For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Just as important as not going around the internet comparing yourself to others is being really honest with yourself about how much is realistic to YOU. This is a metric that can only come from you.

That's what today's episode is about and I genuinely hope it helps many of you make better decisions not only for your business but for yourself this holiday season!

Enjoy!

For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/100

For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Previous Episode

The reason handmade business owners are most at risk when things are going really well + what you are at risk for

I hope this episode is more of a motivator than a bummer. Because truly, that's what it is. And those of you who most need to hear it: hopefully you're more likely to feel motivation than anything else!

This episode is for those of you who feel like things are going great! Sales are steady, or business is going smoothly, or you have finally 'arrived' where you wanted to be... generally, this episode is for you if you are feeling really satisfied with your business at present.

First, if you are that person, i want to say a huge congrats! Not only is it challenging to get your business of the ground and to a point where things are really truly working for you (business ain’t always easy!!) its even harder to actually recognize and fell that things are going well! We tend to be our biggest critics. So if you are feeling awesome, AWESOME! Congrats.

Now i want to help you keep it that way. That's what this episode is for: helping you stay UP. And the biggest hurdle to that is actually none of the things you think it is. It's not SEO changes on Etsy or Instagram's algorithm. It's complacency. Complacency will kill you faster than anything else.

Tune in to hear more!

For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/99

For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

To learn about our handmade business community visit the jointhecouncilnow.com

Next Episode

Shifting gears, making big changes and opening a retail storefront feat. Erin from Cotton and Flax

When I was in college I always felt a little weird around my classmates because most of them were insanely talented fine artists who had already decided they were dedicating their lives to being artists. This was NOT me. I loved being creative, but then what? What do I do with this creativity?

I spoke about that and more in this episode with my friend Erin of Cotton and Flax. I've known her online for YEARS! We only had the opportunity to meet briefly once in NYC at the Etsy Up Conference. But it was magical nonetheless.

Erin has done so many incredible things in her time as a creative entrepreneur and we spoke at least a little bit about all of them and how she got to where she is now: the owner of a small brick and mortar space in San Diego, California. If you've ever dreamed of having a physical retail location or studio, you will love this episode.

Erin told me that she is working toward nurturing more community in her space through trunk shows and workshops and I told her THANK YOU. because it was people like Erin who I was lucky enough to encounter in Boston while I was in college that made all the difference for me.

This episode is full of gems for creatives and makers who feel ambitious about the longevity of their businesses! If you need a mood booster, this is it! Thank you, Erin!! Best of luck with everything in CA.

For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/101

For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

To learn about our handmade business community visit the jointhecouncilnow.com