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185 – Greetings! Get Your Ideas Out to the World with Adam Donato of Card Isle

185 – Greetings! Get Your Ideas Out to the World with Adam Donato of Card Isle

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


185 – Greetings! Get Your Ideas Out to the World with Adam Donato of Card Isle

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The greeting card industry hasn’t really seen anything new in the last 50 years … except for the cards that play music when they’re opened.
Card Isle is a company, founded by three engineers, that changes that. They’ve captured all the magic that comes from a tangible greeting card and made it easier to find that perfect card.
Whether you run an e-commerce shop, take most of your orders over the phone or have a brick & mortar store, Card Isle sets you up with more selection than a Hallmark store. It also eliminates the headache of guessing what card designs will sell.
Business Building InsightsAdam is an entrepreneur because he likes creating and doing things others haven’t done.
Go out and talk to customers to understand what problems they are facing. Find out what needs to be solved.
Meet people where they are already.
Take direction on your next steps from people using your product.
Getting the right partner makes a big difference. It must be someone you can count on and trust.
In a company there should be a hierarchy. There needs to be one CEO, someone who will make the tough decisions.
At the end of the day it’s the execution that matters. It’s how you take an idea and turn it into something real and tangible.
There’s a culture to help each other in the world of entrepreneurs.
Find a mentor who can help you be successful.

Contact Linkshttps://www.cardisle.com/ (Website)
https://www.facebook.com/CardIsle (Facebook)
https://www.instagram.com/cardisle_greetings/ (Instagram)
https://www.pinterest.com/cardisle0605/ (Pinterest)
https://twitter.com/CardIsle (Twitter)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-donato-8997b117/ (LinkedIn)
Gift Biz ResourcesJoin our https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze/ (FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community)Sign up for my https://suemonhait.easywebinar.live/makermba (FREE MASTERCLASS – How to Turn Your Hobby into a Business)Learn to make money doing what you love. You’re a gifter, baker, crafter, or maker … and you’re stuck in a day job. You’d love to turn your one-of-a-kind jewelry or heavenly chocolate into a profitable business, but you have no idea where to start. How the heck do people turn their creative business dreams into reality?

Learn the ONE thing that will take you from ‘hobbyist’ to ‘pro’ in no time
Discover the 5 crucial steps to give your business a solid foundation and set you up for massive growth
Find out how to be 2 steps ahead in your business so that your customer starts chasing you!

It’s time to get out of your rut and dive into your future headfirst! Stop wondering about your next steps — instead, pour yourself something delicious, sit down, and let me show you how to turn your hobby into a money-making business.
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Released:
Oct 22, 2018
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.