Last I wrote, we were talking about the things we do when we procrastinate (aka, the stuff that comes easy). The overarching question being: What if your next breakthrough was not a grind, but easy—like the things you do when you procrastinate? What if you could do more of the “easy” work you love to ultimately discover more […]
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Please welcome Emily of Yarn Miracle on Etsy. Her love for animals shines through her knitted creations, and her personality is as fun as these colorful toys! If you’re also a knitter, you’ll love Emily as a trusted and friendly resource: she offers free patterns and techniques on her blog. Emily’s been selling on Etsy […]
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It’s the Energy Shop‘s second anniversary, and I love to write a big post every year to celebrate how far it’s come and what I’ve learned. To organize the information, I decided to break the post up into 3 stages. This seemed fitting, as new shops tend to go through varied stages of growth. Stage 1 was […]
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I’m nearing the Energy Shop’s *five* year anniversary and as I approach this landmark, I’m feeling proud and accomplished. However, while I enjoy the days that are full of success and recognition, there have also been challenging obstacles over the years that have threatened to break me. Luckily, I’ve learned how to gain better perspective, protected my dreams, […]
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One of my favorite things about doing successful seller interviews is going back to their very first sale. For most sellers, that first sale says a lot about how far they have come in product photography. I’m calling myself out and pulling from the Energy Shop listing archives, as I highlight the do’s and don’ts […]
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