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Q&A: “Handmade pottery sales have plateaued…”

A listener in Minnesota has been running a side hustle selling handmade pottery on Etsy for about a year. He had a good start with sales but has since plateaued—how can we get him back on the fast track?

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Episode 2320

Welcome to a new episode! Today we're going to tackle a question from a listener in St. Paul, Minnesota, who's been running a side hustle selling handmade pottery on Etsy for about a year. He's experienced some sales, but he's finding it challenging to expand his customer base and break through a plateau in his growth. If you're in a similar position, you'll want to pay close attention, because we're going to discuss strategies to improve marketing efforts, specifically targeting people who appreciate artisanal goods, and increase overall online visibility. So grab a pen and paper, and let's dive into some practical tips to help Luke, and hopefully some other folks out there, reach new heights in your side hustle journey!
"Hey Chris and team, my name is Luke from St. Paul, Minnesota, and I've been running a side hustle selling handmade pottery on Etsy for about a year now. While I've had some sales, I'm struggling to grow my customer base, and I feel like I’ve plateaued. How can I improve my marketing efforts, specifically targeting people who appreciate artisanal goods, and increase my overall online visibility? I’d be grateful for any suggestions!"
Listen to today's episode to learn more...

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