Why Am I Failing At Etsy And How Do I Move Forward?

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Why Am I Failing At Etsy And How Do I Move Forward?

FromThe Jam with Marmalead

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Jul 13, 2020

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How do you feel when you fail? Does it set you back for a while? Are you super eager to bounce back and move on to the next thing? In this episode, we talk about failure. How to recover from it and how to use it as a tool for growth.

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Jul 13, 2020

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Insights and actionable advice for Etsy Shops from hosts Richie, Gordon, Lisa and Jade of Marmalead. Lessons learned, seller Q&A, and guest chats with shops are all things you can look forward to on The Jam. Tune in if you're ready to take your handmade or vintage shop to the next level!

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