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Heidi Wicks

Gift Biz Unwrapped

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Do you wonder whether to use Etsy or Shopify for your handmade business?  Guess what? You don't have to choose - you can do both!  My guest today shares how she has set up both platforms for her business and is also looking into selling wholesale.  Heidi is the owner and designer of all the products offered at Bark Beetle Niceties.  She started out with bridal &amp; flower girl accessories and later began making holiday ornaments. These ornaments quickly became her best sellers and it’s now the focus of her business.  She also creates kits so that her craftier customers can make their own.  Heidi says she’s happiest when thinking creative thoughts and using her hands to make those thoughts into products. And she’s very lucky because this is now her job! Can I Be On Both Shopify &amp; Etsy?  How selling on both Shopify and Etsy can work together for handmade business success The advantages of attending wholesale tradeshows How to decide which products to focus on to grow your business Heidi's advice to new makers just starting a business and so much more!  Tune in to this uplifting conversation to learn the answer to 'Can I be on both Shopify and Etsy?' Plus, why attending wholesale tradeshows can be a game-changer for your biz! Resources Mentioned  Ep 365 - Pinterest Interest Targeting, Idea Pins &amp; Promoted Pins Ep 354 - Achieving Pinterest Success Is Very Different From Facebook or Instagram  Heidi's Contact Links Website |  Instagram Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze  If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. Click on your preferred platform below to get started.  Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - please leave a review. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: Rate This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify  Thank you so much! Sue  Know someone who needs to hear this episode? Click a button below to share it!

Do you wonder whether to use Etsy or Shopify for your handmade business?  <strong>Guess what? You don't have to choose - you can do both!</strong>  My guest today shares how she has set up both platforms for her business and is also looking into <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/get-started-with-wholesale" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">selling wholesale</a>.  Heidi is the owner and designer of all the products offered at Bark Beetle Niceties.  She started out with bridal &amp; flower girl accessories and later began making <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/holiday-social-media-ideas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">holiday</a> ornaments. These ornaments quickly became her best sellers and it’s now the focus of her business.  She also creates kits so that her craftier customers can make their own.  Heidi says she’s happiest when thinking creative thoughts and using her hands to make those thoughts into products. And she’s very lucky because this is now her job! <h2>Can I Be On Both Shopify &amp; Etsy?</h2> <ul> <li>How selling on both Shopify and Etsy can work together for handmade business success</li> <li>The advantages of attending wholesale tradeshows</li> <li>How to decide which products to focus on to grow your business</li> <li>Heidi's advice to new makers just starting a business</li> <li>and so much more!</li> </ul> <h3>Tune in to this uplifting conversation to learn the answer to 'Can I be on both Shopify and Etsy?' Plus, why attending wholesale tradeshows can be a game-changer for your biz!</h3> <h3>Resources Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li>Ep 365 - <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/pinterest-strategies" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest Interest Targeting, Idea Pins &amp; Promoted Pins</a></li> <li>Ep 354 - <a href="https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/pinterest-success" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Achieving Pinterest Success Is Very Different From Facebook or Instagram</a></li> </ul> <h3>Heidi's Contact Links</h3> <a href="http://www.barkbeetleniceties.etsy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> |  <a href="http://www.instagram.com/barkbeetleniceties" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <h2>Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community</h2> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze</a>  If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. <strong>Click on your preferred platform below to get started.</strong>  Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - <strong>please leave a review</strong>. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: <strong><a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/giftbizunwrapped" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rate This Podcast</a></strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gift-biz-unwrapped/id986323267" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5naWZ0Yml6dW53cmFwcGVkLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q=&amp;inf_contact_key=f00b9b282a6156da6dc2e642eb167c2f680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/380HmeoVquMHRzOepaoF0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>  Thank you so much! Sue  <strong>Know someone who needs to hear this episode?</strong> <strong>Click a button below to share it!</strong>