#11 "There's something about you that clicked...and I invested in myself" ... Live with Handmade Bosses student Karen

💙 In this special episode I'll be chatting to one of our Handmade Bosses students, Karen.

💬 We'll be talking all things business, getting to know Karen and her journey more 😀 From Accounting to Crafting: Karen's Journey with Fireside Arts LLC

🥳 In this inspiring episode of the How to be a Handmade Boss podcast, Karen Podolsky, the owner and creator of Fireside Arts LLC, shares her journey from senior management in accounting to creating vibrant handmade home decor. Karen discusses her background in sewing, the foundation of her Etsy shop, and the impact of balancing her creative passion with business acumen.

🤩 Karen shares what Handmade Bosses has helped with the most... including marketing, identifying her target market, SEO, Etsy descriptions and getting seen by the Etsy algorithm more

🔥 You'll leave this episode feeling inspired and confident to launch and sky rocket your Etsy shop and handmade business and start making those all important sales

⚡️ Highlights include the uniqueness of her product offerings, the role of market research, and the importance of work-life balance. Join us to learn about turning creative hobbies into thriving businesses and get inspired by Karen's story of resilience and growth.

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Fireside Arts LLC links
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/firesideartsllc/?hl=en
Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/firesideartsllc/?etsrc=sdt
Mailing list https://mailchi.mp/036da1823c80/discount-sign-up-page

Welcome to the Handmade Bosses family 🌻

I’m Steph, & since 2016 I’ve been running my handmade business full time on Etsy. Now I’m here to help you do the same – whether that’s starting your first shop, boosting sales with Etsy ads, mastering SEO, refining your branding, or finally finding your niche.

If you already sell handmade products (or are dreaming of it) on Etsy, your own website or at in person events, you’re in the right place. This podcast is all about helping you turn your passion into profit & grow from a hobby into a thriving business that brings in consistent 4–5 figure months.

✨ Free resources to get you moving: handmadebosses.com/freeresources

✨ Ready to go deeper? Work with us here: handmadebosses.com/paidresources

I go live most Mondays on YouTube and inside our Facebook group for mini workshops. You can catch all upcoming events here: facebook.com/groups/handmadebosses/events

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Love,
Steph & Team HB xox 💛