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If you want to see how to figure out what jewelry will sell for you online, you can watch this video in the Learning Centre. I'll show you some actions you can take today to start building a jewelry business that gets results.
Watch it ASAP because I have a time sensitive surprise at the end.
Here's the link to go there directly: How to Create Handmade Jewelry That Sells Online
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Dear Christine,
Thank you so much for your time and effort.
I really do appreciate it. I just watched your entire vidio. I took notes and feel I’ve learned a lot.
Now I’m going to answer your question. I’ll try to make my answer short because I know you have a lot of reading to do.
Here Goes,are you ready?
1) Why do I need this training? I need this training because I have never sold anything to anyone in my life accept for on my failing ETSY shoppe. I’m very frustrated but I’m not a quitter. Once I start something I like to finish and I’ve only been making jewelry for almost two years. I make wire wrapped items and fine art pendants. I have a lot of inventory but just do not have the skills to move it. I love to use my computer and since I have no children (Endometreosis) I have a lot of time to learn but need guidence and training. Even though i am frustrated i am highly motivated to sell online and will give it my all to try and learn.
2 In a way I really have no choice but to sell online because I have panic disorder and agoraphobia and every time I try to do a craft show or bazarr of some sort it turns out to be a disaster because of my condition, Which by the way I have an excellant Dr treating me but since I’ve had this condition all of my life I don’t think it’s going away very soon, so to sum it up, I have a real fire in my belly to sell my jewelry online because making my jewelry is my passion and I love diong it just like so many other crafters but also I feel i would be a better jewelry sales person online then off. I really love to communicate with people online I’m much more relaxed online.
So Christine that is my answer to your question,and once again thank you for your time and effort we all appreciate it out here, especially people like me with no direction and no clue what the hell we are doing.
have a great week Kim
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!
Why do “I” need this training?
Because, I have done EVERYTHING wrong since day one.
I could be a poster child for you, Christine.
I’ve been making jewelry for almost 5 yrs now. I started out full speed with my sister who is a crafter extraordiniere. She did the beading, and I did the gem setting for rings, pendants, earrings etc. What this did was answer to an almost uncontrollable passion that I had had all of my life for jewelry and gemstones. I always felt that I “needed” to have pretty things – and not in a particular color or precious stone – but in All colors and All precious and semi-precious gemstones.
So, sounds like a good mix – huh? Well, we invested tons and tons of money and started our joint venture, made business cards, carried displays around, had home parties, did craft fairs, shows of all sorts and then….sis figured out that we weren’t going anywhere. I disagreed and kept her keeping on. I started selling on eBay, started another website, pushed the heck out of myself and her but still only meager sales and no notoriety.
I’ve been on my own for a couple of years now. Had to learn how to bead…learn how to wrap wire, learn how to get better at setting gemstones, learn how to anticipate the market, learn how to sell what the public wants, close 2 websites, open on Etsy and reopen an eBay pro-store…and I’m still struggling with mediocre sales…never making back even a fraction of what I spend.
I got a glimmer of hope Christine in reading your “jam-jam” newsletters. I started to get fired up when I read your article on the one-sidedness of Etsy. I ordered a dvd from you, subscribed to everything that you have put out there and yesterday listened to your webinar. Now, what did that teach me? It taught me VERY specifically what I’m doing wrong because…
I make the jewelry that I like…
I frown on the “fads” and “tween trends”…
I only use precious metals…
I undersell almost everything I make…
I spend hours and hours on the web every day and spin my wheels…
So, this is why i need your help. No sob story here – just cold hard facts PLUS a little part of me that just has to prove that YES, I can do this and sis, you’ll wish you were with me when I do!
Pick me!
janae rocha
janaes jewels
Hi Christine! I enjoyed your video and I KNOW I need this training! I have been making jewelry for about 3 years and after making something I sit back and say, “Ooh, I like that!” I thought the world would think that they would like it, too. So I started a website about a year ago. Trouble is that nobody else thought it was as wonderful as I thought it was. The little counter on page one was counting all right – counting the times I was going to the site looking at how beautiful it was!! After nearly a year of $$$$ and no $$$$ coming back to me, I cancelled the site. This summer I participated in several craft shows. I made some money because, like you said, the passersby were able to look, feel and try on the stuff. I really want to go the online route but I NEED YOU TO HELP ME!! So call me…..