How to Create Handmade Jewelry That Sells Online

Creating jewelry that will actually sell online is a tricky proposition. This video shares lots of information about researching, selling, and internet marketing for the ambitious jewelry maker looking to be more effective and efficient.

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The techniques I share with you may give you an unfair advantage over other online jewelry sellers.
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I tried to do some "housekeeping" as you suggested but this is the message I get You may not access this page without a valid key.

Hi Paula, Did you subscribe to the comments using a different email address? I can't find you subscribed so there could be only 2 reasons: You used a different email address, or if you were subscribed with this address, you've successfully unsubscribed yourself. Vaporized! Poof! :)

Although we all have a story to tell, perhaps all of us on Christine's wonderful mailing list don't have the need to know of everyone's. I enjoy your e mails for their business quality but don't enjoy them for finding out that someone missed your deadline or the video wouldn't work. Can we have the general e mails more business specific?

Hi Paula,
The emails are because you have subscribed to get updated when there are new comments on this specific post. I don't send them (actually I'm kind of appalled you're getting notified every time somebody comments!) I'll see if I can stop it.

Hi again Paula,
Here's how to stop those emails :http://www.handmaderesults.com/857/comment-notifications/

This is in regards to the Purple Lady designs.
I totally acknowledge the pain and suffering this lady has gone through and continues to go through on a daily basis.
However,sharing all this with everyone in the hopes of getting a free membership, in my view, is a definite plea for help.
Dear lady, Christine is not a therapist and it is totally unfair of you to put her in such a position.
we all have our stories but there is no place for them in what Christine is trying to do here.
I just had to share my thoughts about this.

Christine I didn't get to see your video! I am so busy picking and choosing: deciding on what to check in email-work on marketing-work on my jewelry-learn new bead weaving techniques-and now working on presents to make for everyone-etc........

And being on disability I can only sit or stand for so long so that interrupts my time spent on each activity. Being chosen as one of your free memberships would mean the world to me! I've not had very good luck in the last 6 years of my life-divorced after 20 years,right after having planned surgery on my back, and then having to go on disability, tried to go back to college and got MRSA so they kicked me out til I got better. Well I ended up breaking my ankle and then found out I have Osteoporosis on top of my Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Arthritis, Total Knee Replacement........and I'm only 49!!

I didn't want to have to go into such miserable detail-sorry. I'm just praying for a break! I love making my jewelry (that's all I think about) but do not have the time to do the marketing or do the research needed for the know how.

I've been trying to learn the marketing thats why my email is flooded with a lot of newsletters I'm trying to learn it all in a short amount of time so I can add to my measly $694.00 a month!!

I was fortunate that my parents gave me a leg up buying some Swarovski Crystals & sterling silver off of Craigslist. So I've slowly built up my supply over the past 2 years. I just joined Etsy about 2 months ago and haven't even listed anything that I've made-trying to learn all about setting up my "shop" and checking out other venues(Artfire, Indiepublic, Twolia).

I do have a blog with a few things on it-received a few followers but no inquiries or purchases! I am to blame for not putting more up but I had a chance to do a consignment for the past month (so I was afraid to list anything in case it sold)-nothing!!!

I live in Michigan and I'm sure our economy here isn't helping. I'm hoping by the time it picks up I will have all my ducks in a row.

Christine please consider me for a membership. *praying* (I'm usually not this depressing!) Now I'm going to go back and see if I can pull up all of your emails and read-or re- read all of them!! Thanks in advance for everything you do! Is there any way I can at least see the video?
Sincerely
Linda
Purple Lady Designs

P.S. I just tried to open my jewelry glue and both tubes (which are less than 6 months old) are stuck to the thin tip-LOL!! Oh well, gotta laugh!

Hi Linda, sorry, but the contest is closed. But the video is still up - is it not working for you?

I keep trying to sign in to see/read things and I get the message that my email or password or incorrect but when I key in my email account the system does not send my password. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

Jo Moody

Hi Jo,
I just re-sent you your username and password. Please let me know if you don't get it.

Hello, Christine. I "watched" the video this evening finally. I'm so glad that I was able to see it - the mindmap part anyway. I was really pleased to see the schedule of rates that you posted in your video. I had put the SBI course on my list of things I wanted to do with my day job bonus money (if there is any this year) but being able to pay monthly will make it much easier.

I know I totally missed the deadline but here are my answers anyway 1.) I really need this course so that I can reach a target audience and 2.) I want this course so that I can possibly be in a better position to be able to work from home full time if something happens to my day job.

It is so nice to know that I'm not the only one who has not been able to "figure this out"!!! Thanks in advance for the time and effort that I know this will require of you!

I was also wondering when the monthly fees and lessons are slated to begin. I saw Georgene's post with same questions above so will buzz around the site to see if you have posted the answers.

Got a giggle out of the email that you sent this morning. "Patience Young Jedi". Yeah, I'm TRYING. I've buzzed all around the site again this weekend, taken the quiz, and the second one, which is the first one (oh, I PASSED! LOL), been checking links and working on patience as I know that setting up a website, working out lessons is a lot of work... I've decided to take things to the extreme and zen out some patience. Oooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmm! ROFL! thanks for another opportunity to watch the video.

Hey Christine.

Just listened to it again,for the 4th? time. That thing is chock a block with information that I forgot the first few times. Had a great time with the google key words, but forgot completely about the Amazon magazine bit. So I'm going there to tool around and see what they have. My question is, do I understand that the video is going to be transcripted too?

I've also been playing around the website. Checking out the charts, the resources, the new note that was put up yesterday etc. Actually there is more information here that first meets the eye. I'm impressed!

Darn. Listened to the first half this morning and was looking forward to listening to the rest tonight, but I missed it. Please let me know when it's up again. Great stuff!

Hi,
I missed the video! I have tried to register to hear when it's up again but the link is broken! Help!

Hi Chrystal - sorry about that. I fixed the link. Cheers, Christine

I wanted to watch the video but was just crazy busy getting ready for my first home jewelry show this Saturday! If the opportunity comes up again, please let me know! :) Thank you

Hey Kim,
I'll be cutting up the video into relevant chunks and reposting so I'll let you and everybody else know via the mailing list when that's ready :)

Thanks, Christine. I'm looking forward to learning along with you and the others here who are committed to making this a viable business.

PS: Hi, Kathleen! I've emailed you. Small world this virtual universe, huh?

OMG! GEORGENE!!!

Small World! Drop the ex woobeyqueen an email sometime at Beadhussy@gmail.com

Sorry guys this is a quick butt-in just to say hi to someone I haven't seen in a long time!

Kathleen

It did not work on my dial-up connection, it is a pitty because I was really looking forward to watching the rest of it.

Dear Christine,

I've been making jewelry and researching jewelry marketing for six years now. the information you gave in just an hour and a half was more valuable to me than years of prior research. I truly feel you have the content to take my jewelry marketing to the next step. The information is what I have been looking for and not able to find in one spot. I need this course to finally do what I've been trying to do for years. I've had unsuccessful websites and am so excited knowing your course will finally get me where I've been trying to go.

I'm looking forward to being a student of yours!

Mary

Hi again, I might have missed the deadline, but my time is 11:58 pm Nov21

Hi Christine,

Wow. You have some really great information in your video. Do I ever need your program!

I have been making jewelry for about two years. I knew it would take a lot of time and energy to really get my business started. I have researched the web for supplies and tutorials and anything else I could find about jewelry. Many hours have I spent on the computer and "ignoring" my husband as he would say. I just really want to be productive and to be able to contribute to my household.

I had thought about Etsy and Artfire, but being very skeptical just didn't want to invest my hard, unearned money yet in just anything. It has been a struggle to get things started and I need your online jewelry marketing course. There is so much more to just finding the supplies and tools but really being able to market myself. I have a really hard time of this. I find it hard to even price my jewelry wondering why anyone would want to pay the price for something I have made. I need your help and I believe that it would give me a greater confidence in myself and the jewelry that I create.

Thanks,

I am having a hard time watching it online, so I am trying to download the MP4 file. But from what I had a chance to see it give lots of answer to questions I had about selling online.

I hope that I manage to download it without problems.

Keep up the good work!

Glad you extended the deadline! I've been out of town, and just now got to listen to the video.
I need this course because I have been trying to sell my jewelry for the last 6 years online - and although everyone 'loves' it, no one buys it, and I have never been able to find any enlightenment as to why.

Your newsletter has been one of my 'read it the minute it comes in' for quite some time - and I see what you mean by 'relationship' - you didn't try to sell me, you gave me good information, you gave me a place to participate, which I think has a lot to do with why you are a success.

I simply want to learn what you have to teach - and reach that tantalizing goal that has been just beyond my fingertips for so long!

I welcome the opportunity to be part of a smaller group, the one all learning together - I think this is such a great part of building confidence and gaining skills without fear. I am looking so forward to it!

Trish

Another Question: When will the lessons start? What payment methods are you planning on using (say Paypal!)? I got the feeling these would be weekly lessons via video with homework assignments. Do I have that right? You're saying a commitment of approximately 1 to 2 hours a day...is that 7 days a week? If so, that's lets say 14 hours a week...would that include time for homework assignments or would that be additional time we need to plan into our schedule?

I know this will mostly be online oriented, but I'm curious about using online resources (I already have a blog for instance) to promote things like classes we might be giving, a gallery spot we might have or home shows. Do you plan on covering any of these topics? I am contemplating no longer being in my local gallery because of the mark up necessary and the fact that we have to donate time in the gallery and that takes away from studio time. Although I usually bring a demo to do while I'm gallery sitting, so that creates interest. Anyway, as you can see I have LOTS of questions!!!

I see I've missed the deadline for the contest, but just for fun:

I need this course because I know I have all the resources, experience and ability to make this work but I don't know how to reach my potential customers and focus my marketing efforts. After doing your webinar I am convinced that regular daily instruction from someone who has paved the way before me is the most efficient and practical way to do that. Plus, I don't mind being a guinea pig!!!

Georgene

Hi Georgene,
I'm adding your questions to my list (it getting to be long one!) - I'll be addressing these this week for everybody :)

So, I want to sign up for the elite membership. How do I do that? I am committed to moving my avocation (jewelry design and crafting) into my vocation. Previously I was a full-time non-fiction writer (just google my name Georgene Lockwood or put it into Amazon.com and you'll get an idea) and I want to shift into handmade jewelry and bridal accessories (I make French beaded flower bridal headpieces...long story), but also use my writing and teaching skills. I am the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Illustrated and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading PROJECTS Illustrated. Both books are going out of print, so the copyright on the designs and instructional materials have returned to me. Anyway, I have lots of ideas for niche markets, am taking all kinds of technique classes, am building a studio in my basement as we speak, and want to learn, learn, learn!

Sorry if this duplicated....I thought I posted this Wednesday but can't see it!

Why do I need this training?
I need this training because I want to make a profit selling jewelry online. Although I am self motivated, I need direction in the endless sea of internet information.

What is it about this course that makes you want it?
I have been setting up my own website (which I knew nothing about before starting) and have basically been “cutting teeth” for a while. Since Christine has been successful from the ground up I trust that she understands where I am coming from. I want to hear from someone who has been there and done that. Plus, I have done a lot of reading and research on how to run a craft business, etc. but have been unsuccessful at finding information geared directly toward selling handmade jewelry online. I have been trying to refine my jewelry line to fit a niche but need someone to brainstorm with on possible niches before selecting one.

Thanks Christine!

The video is very informative. There is alot of information to absorb there, can''t wait for whats to come. Thanks again

Hi Christine,

I loved the video. You hit so many points right on the head!

I need this course because I am still fairly new to making jewelry and
to online marketing. I tend to get bogged down in the details of marketing
and the computer techie stuff. Bogged down to the point that I usually get
to a certain point and then give up.

I also have health issues that don't allow me to work outside the home.
Online selling is the only way I can really reach a wider audience. (I have sold some of my jewelry at a nearby senior center)

I can tell by your relaxed style that you know the subject well. You've obviously
been successful yourself. You have a talent for breaking things down into
understandable steps, and that gives me the confidence that with your
guidance I can actually set this up the right way. You also give us information
we can't find anywhere else.

I'm really looking forward to learning what I need to know to be successful.
Thanks for offering this insight and guidance to us. I wish I could afford the
to upgrade, but retiremtment income just doesn't stretch that far.

To answer your question.. Why do I need this training to sell jewelry online? I will need to give a little background. I had been a special education teacher for 25 years. My husband works for a nonprofit agency and we have children. During those years there were times that we needed extra income so I took up jewelry making.. trained myself through a little research ( with 4 children didn't have much time for research) and made some items. I sold these to fellow teachers and friends "at an affordable price". Looking back I wasn't bad at it but not very good either. I gave up jewlery making when we moved to Oklahoma and I started teaching in a high school. For the last 8 years I would look at my beads and say to myself I really would like to make jewelry again (I was very passionate about it when I was making and selling) but I never seemed to find the time. Well a little over a year ago we moved to the Virgin Islands due to my husband's job. At that time I decided to not continue teaching and have since took up jewelry making again. This time I have bought many dvd's including Christine Gierer's "Wire Work Lessons". I finally feel I am good enough to market my products. But, I don't want to waste my time putting jewelry online that will not sell. I will be starting at ground zero because I have no clue how to even begin and that is Why I truly need the training!
Thanks
Debbie

Christine,
I listen to the video and thought no, that's not what I want to do. I want to make just the jewelery for everyone! HA!. Of course not. I did a show yesterday and was surprised at how many people have niche that they are looking for or certain things that they collect. Although I did very well at my sale becauxe I have a variety of items not just beaded jewelery, I know that you are right. Just finding that certain someting that sells to a group of people is the right thing to do. Haven't quite found it in my mind yet, but I'm still searching. With your help, I might get there. Yes, I laughed at the dinosaur! I have grandchildren so you never know what you mighth hear in my house.

What do I need from this course???

It's Friday and I finally have the time. After listening to and watching the video and then reading some of the comments here I decided to do some more reading. Just let me say that from the little bit I have read about your own story and your experience with getting started with SBI, I see a lot of you in me, problem is I quit.

I was making jewelry way back when I was a teenager, only as a fun thing to do. In my 20s and on up, I'm 52, I have always done some sort of crafts and painting, and yes, I did hit all the local craft shows for a few year, I even ran a few of them. After returning home after a 3-day show that I hardly broke even with, I shut the door of my craft room and didn't open for over 5 years...seriously! My husband jokingly always called that room my crap room, maybe he was right.

In October of 2008 I visited my sister-in-law who was making jewelry, mainly necklaces, right and left, she literally had a garbage bag filled with them. In that short couple of days the jewelry/bead bug bit me once again. During that visit we went to every bead shop she could think of in the area and my "stash" was born, and it has a life of its own now.

I have been buying beads and supplies ever since. I have been trying to absorb ALL that I possibly can to make this business, that isn't even off the ground yet, a success. I want to have everything in place before I get even get started, that way I will have less opportunity to fail, at least I hope it works out that way.

While reading through your sites I have realized that we have taken a similar path with jewelry, but you are way ahead of me, and where I'd like to be in a short period of time. I'm just thankful I have found someone who is willing to teach me the sequence of doing it the right way.

So, from the first installment of your course I am quite pleased. It has made me search further for my end result of success and I am sure that there will be more "gentle nudging" in the future.

Thanks Christine

Hi Christine,

To your answer the two questions you posed at the end of your webinar...I taught myself how to do basic bead stringing so I could teach my then 8 year old daughter a skill taht she could use to make money as a teenager and during college (rather than working at McDonald's) and to build an interest in and desire for entrepreneurism in her. It turned out that she wasn't ready for jewelry making in terms of her dexterity and her ability to handle the tools. However, I had purchased a significant amount of supplies and wasn't going to waste my money, so I continued making jewelry for myself. To my surprise, I was more creative than I ever thought I was and I enjoyed seeing the finished product .

It turned out that other people liked my work and sold quite a few pieces that first year. The next year I started a doctoral program in education and just didn't have the time to continue making jewelry (although I enjoyed it and found it very relaxing) . I kept wearing the pieces I had previously made and people kept requesting that I make them some. I put them off for the next three years telling them that I'd get back to making jewelry after I graduated. Well, it's three years later and I graduated in August, and now I'm ready to get serious about doing what I want to do. Who knew that what started out as a mother trying to motivate her daughter would turn into a business opportunity. And, now she is ready to work along side me in the business I named after her, Emile Sonae Designs.

I found you and handmaderesults.com at just the right time...when I decided to get serious, commit, and press forward... in spite of everything else going on in my life. With my commitment came the support of my family, my mother made the initial investment in my business so I could stock up on supplies, my husband has been learning different techniques so he can assist me in making my designs, and it's been awesome sharing this opportunity with my daughter. My oldest two sons are also helping to come up with design ideas, while my daughter has decided that we need a tween division. What's missing for us is how to marry the jewelry side of the business, with the business side of the business, figuring out how to make it work on-line, and working smarter not harder.

Based on what you've presented so far, I believe that your training will help fill in the gaps in our knowledge and experience as well as be the glue that connects everything together. I need your training because you have information I need, experience that I can learn from, and success that I want to know.

I'm looking forward to where we're going...to the top! Thanks, Christine

Why do I Need This Course?
Hi Christine. I watched your video it was very enlightening and panic inducing too, if I'm honest.

I love all the research and information and the way you communicate, in a down to earth commen sense way.Its not you thats causing the panic it's what you are saying to me....

I have been forced to quit my job, because of health reasons, and have found jewellery making to be a passion, as everyone else on here has too.

The niche marketing concept was brilliantly shown in the video, the only thing is being based in the UK when I keyworded handmade designer jewellery or similar connotation, it seemed to be a up and coming niche in itself, I guess the Uk are just discovering this type of jewellery, compared to the US and Canada.

So I am left a little confused about what to do re niche marketing etc.

I don't want to give you a sob story, even though i could, so I'll just say I have been trying to restart , after a few knocks in life, and feel like I amdoing it all wrong already.

So thanks for any help

Why do you need this training?

I am wanting to sell my jewelry online. I am retired and in order ot keep making jewelry, I need to sell some so I can get more supplys. I love making jewelry but with no outlet it can get very expensive. I have your book and downloaded videos and love the way you teach. If I don't win, I will probably start with your free course and upgrade when finances allow it.

Jo Anne

Hi Christine,
I started to watch this video earlier in the week, but when I realized how long it was I decided to wait until I had more time to sit down and listen to it. I have to confess, that when I did sit down this evening I was a little antsy and impatient because it was going to be so long. BUT.......I am so glad that I did take the time to listen to the whole thing. I started my jewelry making business about 5 or 6 months ago and I have only sold a handful of items. I just haven't made the time to do any marketing - but mostly because I really don't know how to go about it. I didn't realize this until I watched this video. I work full time for a physical therapy company that works with the elderly. I really like my job, but that's just it - it is a job. My real passion is making and selling jewelry - it's all I ever think and talk about it seems. I really, really want this class because I really don't have a clue on how to market myself and my jewelry business. Also, I don't have a lot of money left over from my paycheck to be able to spend a lot on advertising or marketing. I tried some kind of ad word thing - where each time someone clicks on your website you pay so much - but I ran through $15.00 in only 3 days and realized I just couldn't afford to participate in that any longer. What makes me want this? I can honestly say that AFTER listening to your video I am hyped up. I am motivated to get my business off the ground and rolling. To be frank with you - I am not trying to be mean here - at the beginning of your video I was interested, but a little bored. I think because I kept thinking of all the other things I could be doing. But by the end of your video I wanted to hear more!!! I want it so bad I can taste it. You made so much sense and I was very pleasantly surprised and intrigued by what you had to say.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

Debbie

Enjoyed the program and have already picked up some good pointers. I started with Etsy and now have my own website. I sell one or two items a month from the site but the vast majority of sales are through art shows. I would love to sell more from my website and hope look forward to learning more.

Thank you for your insights
Jay
Bluejaydesigns.biz

Hi Christine, Hmmm why do I need this course? Well apart from needing to suppliment the family income, I need to learn how to do this right, the first time. I want to stay at home with my kids. And I'm alot like Patricia "Babe in the Woods", an Aussie girl with limited internet resources, premium membership would be enough for me.
Like everyone I just want to make jewellery (Aussie spelling) to sell from home while I wait for the next phone call from the school telling me my daughter (10yo) has just hit her head AGAIN, knocked herself out and I should come and pick her up. This is such a regular occurrence that I almost have regular appointments with the doctor. "Do you hear that.....the phone.... hello....her head again........I'm on my way."
Got to go now.
Regards, Karen from Oz

Wow, thanks the video was great. It helped cement my thoughts as to what I'm doing wrong...

Christine,

Your comments about etsy resonated with me. I have an etsy shop but after checking on my first item and finding that the keywords I used produced something like 600 items, I realized that I would need to invest so much time in promoting the shop, that it was impractical. And social networking also requires tons of time. I already have a full-time job, occasional part-time work with my LBS where I teach classes, and side work in my full-time career, plus a family, so time is at a premium for me. So what you are proposing seems ideal.

I already have a target market in mind, but I don't know how to find it, and I think that you can help me, especially since my techie skills are mediocre at best.

Thanks for doing this for the community.

Carole

Really ENJOYED the video. It was long but have rewatched it acouple of times. You made some really excellent points. A couple that I cringed at because, um, well that's what my partner and I do. For example, making jewelry WE like, hoping that others will too. Not narrowing our market. We have decided to go purple, but we're wondering if we need to narrow our market even more. Will follow the lessons to find out. ;-)

Which leads me to, Why I need this training seminar. Well, obviously my partner and I don't have all the answers. It's beginning to look like ANY of the answers. We make lovely stuff, but we can't sell it for cheap and craft shows, where we were TRYING to sell, is obviously not the place for us as we refuse to lower our prices and sell at a loss. This course so far has answered a couple of things for us and we REALLY need to make our business work. She's been unemployed for over a year now and I'ma stay at home mom who's been staying home for 16 years. My husband wants to retire and for me to go out to work. Riiiiight. With my skills? I'd be flipping burgers at mcdonalds but I'm too young and too old. So we REALLY need to make this work. So we will definately be following the lessons because as you said in the video, there ISN"T anything like this out there and we sorely need the help.

Thanks so much for the info thus far, can't wait for the next installment and am on my way to google keywords to see what I can find.

Kathleen

I enjoyed your webinar.

My position is being outsourced and I will be losing my job in April 2010. I am looking to find another job but to also share my talent with others.

I have made jewelry for gifts for friends and relatives but want to expand. I have received two blue ribbons in an amatuer art show for some bead embroidery I did. I have three words that motivate me: Wish, Create, Share.

I want to start an online business but I want to do it with as much knowledge as I can assemble.

Thank you.

My favorite all time author is Richard Bach- he wrote Illusions, but most people know him for Jonathon Livingston Seagull. I give his book as presents for births deaths marriages divorces and any other excuses I can think of. One of his sayings in the books is " You teach best what you most need to learn, and to me you are on that path. I can relate to some one one who doesn't claim to be a profit. But acknowledges their own limitations, but accepts the possibility of greatness. You are real and because of this, I desire to take the leap and grow and learn with you.

As for why i need this training. I am close. I am so close I can taste it and I dont want my ignorance to screw this up. I ave been making jewelry for 5 years almost. and 2 years ago I decided to truly take it to the next level, I have been doing shows left and right with much success. This last year in '09 I had decided to go wholesale and i have since picked up 7 locations. This most recent one walked into a local store my product was already in asked about my work and 6 days later she made her first wholesale purchase.

I no longer have high hopes for my business, I have faith that if I guide her the way she needs that she will be all that I have imagined and more. I have the courage and strength to fail, if I must but only after I have tried a million times will I accept it.

Me! Me, me, me!! Pick Me!!

I have a website - http://www.sunshineindustries.ca. I blog. I twitter. I facebook. I tried artfire.com. All this takes so much time away from creating! I want to create!! The mother-load of my sales have been to friends and family, or by word of mouth. Facebook has brought me some success. Now I need Christine's lessons to hone me into a SELLING SENSATION. I want to be RICH! Ok... well I'd like to sell enough to pay for my beads/stones. LOL.
Dawn

Why do you need this training?

I am looking to sell my jewelry online. I love making it and I am too the point of wanting it to pay for itself and maybe for a few other things that would be nice to have. I have just scratched the surface with research. But the one thing I know is – there is a ton of info out there and also not enough. There is so much info to dig through and sort the useful from the useless. I could figure it out on my own – but being an engineer I do not believe in recreating the wheel or taking more time than needed to get results. If the information is available in a training package then that is the way to obtain it.

What is it about this training that makes you want it?

After this first lesson, this training appears to have what I am looking for in a course. First, tested information about how to do something is being delivered. The information is compiled and sorted and presented in an easy understanding format (I love the mapping). I like the relax feeling that come from listening to Christine, not the feeling of being in a stuffy lecture. I also laughed when the dinosaur made his presence known.

Hi Christine,

I listened with interest. I'm a 'BABE IN THE WOODS' regarding internet usage, terms and lingo. All I know is browsing, buying the odd item online and emails, and that's it! I don't have a Website or sell on Etsy, although I have sold some secondhand books on eBay Australia. (Aaah, my limited experience is showing.)

I, like others, found the print FAR too small to read, and I held up a magnifying glass until my arm ached so much I had to stop and just listen.

If could financially, I would join at the Premium level.

In Australia, our broadband is slower than overseas, also I only have 2 Gig. of download monthly available to me for financial reasons. Not sure if this would be enough for the Premium level as well as all my current stuff. Will all the clips in the course be 95 minutes long?

I'm also concerned that I don't have Skype or anything similar. How big a part would this play in the course?

I have a glimmer of an idea for my niche people, but am still working on my jewellery skills to bring me up to a level to create suitable jewellery for my niche. I guess it would take me up to one year to get to the skill level I have in mind, but THAT'S OKAY, as I could continue that during the course. The pieces that I envisage would take around three weeks each to make, so this little babe will have NO PRODUCTION LINE!
Any help to allow me to do this course would be appreciated.
Kind regards,
'Babe in the Woods', Patricia.

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