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291 – The Step by Step to Building a Business You Love with Joyce Arrieta

291 – The Step by Step to Building a Business You Love with Joyce Arrieta

FromGift Biz Unwrapped


291 – The Step by Step to Building a Business You Love with Joyce Arrieta

FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Nov 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Some days, running a business feels like, well ... work. But we all dream of building a business we love, even when it's hard.  Tune in to hear what my guest did to fall back in love with her business after almost calling it quits.

Joyce is the owner of Joyce’s Baskets, a full service Corporate and Personal gifting company that specializes in "Welcome to Florida" gifts for conferences, conventions, and corporate functions or events.

The mission at Joyce's Baskets is perfectly captured in their slogan: We Make You Look Good. They have been designing gifts and gift baskets for almost 20 years and are located in bright and sunny Miami, Florida.

Joyce is an award-winning designer and a Certified Gift Designer who has been featured in many A-list publications – most recently VoyageMIA magazine in Southern Florida.

Putting the needs of their customers FIRST is Joyce’s top priority as they seek to build meaningful relationships that will last forever.
BUSINESS BUILDING INSIGHTS

Don't just guess - https://suemonhait.lpages.co/start-with-confidence-course:// (validate if there’s a market) for your product.

Never stop educating yourself. Things change and you have lots to learn no matter what industry you’re in.

Plan resources ahead so you can take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves.

Adapt to changes for your business to continue to grow.

http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/jasontreu (Networking) can be a major influence on your business growth. Get to be known as a valuable resource so others refer you. <-- Tune in for tons more networking tips!

Build real relationships, get to know people, create a personal connection, and discover how you can help them.



Tips For Building A Business You Love

Fire customers who make you feel bad or treat your employees badly. Don't wait until the stress makes you want to quit entirely.

Watch for signs that a customer will never be happy so you can end the relationship before it goes on too long.

Always stay professional, polite, and kind, even in difficult conversations.

Business isn't always easy. Don't give up when things get hard. Change is just around the corner.

Over time you may feel stagnated as a business owner. Make a plan to change and grow to reinvigorate yourself and your business.

Stay flexible. Change your http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/positive-money-mindset (mindset) to learn new things and challenge yourself.

Listen to the full episode for more insights on building a business you love!



Joyce's Contact Links
http://www.joycesbaskets.com (Website) | https://www.facebook.com/joycesbaskets.miami/ (Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/joycesbaskets (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycesbaskets (Linkedin)



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Thank you so much! Sue
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Nov 9, 2020
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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.