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    142 – The Best Holiday Gift of All

    142 – The Best Holiday Gift of All

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    142 – The Best Holiday Gift of All

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    Length:
    17 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 25, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    On this Christmas Day, I’d like to present a lighthearted, entertaining episode on the best holiday gift of all.
    It’s a holiday gift tale that crosses generations and religions. Sit back and enjoy this short story by O. Henry entitled “The Gift of the Magi.”
    The story transcends the materialism that is equated to gifting these days. In a world of bigger is better and more expensive equals higher status, it’s important to re-ground ourselves in what the spirit of giving is meant to be. It should have less to do with the actual gift and more to do with the intentions and message behind the gesture.
    The idea is not lost on me that you, as a listener to this show, are most likely a gifter-baker-crafter-or-maker. Your heart goes into the creation of your products and the goal is for people to purchase them (meaning material things) as gifts. Gifts for themselves or others.
    One could call that materialistic. Or one could consider the deeper reason for the gift. To celebrate a life event, to share the sentiment of friendship or love, to extend an apology, or to offer support. There are a myriad of reasons for a gift.
    When you’ve deepened a relationship and brought happiness, excitement and celebration into someone’s life. That is a true gift.
    I hope you enjoyed this variation of the show today and that you are experiencing warm and enriching moments with family and friends this holiday season.
    Valuable ResourcesThe Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
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    Released:
    Dec 25, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.