Debbie Harward has an amazing story, and we are soooo lucky she is here today to tell us all about it on the How to Sell Online podcast.
Wouldn't you LOVE if you could quickly go from making $3,000 to $18,000 in sales?
We all would, right?!? But how can we actually do it?
Today Debbie is going to answer that question for us because she has already done it!!
Come join us as we learn about her journey from handmade to wholesale and to hear some amazing business tips she has learned as she's balanced work, family, and HUGE growth!
Debbie Harward's First Shop
When Debbie first started her business, she was making and selling small craft items by herself.
She has always had a passion for making crafts well before she turned it into a business. After a few years of working on DIY projects, she decided she may as well try to make some money from her hobby and got started on an Etsy shop.
Debbie started selling a wooden domino. She only sold a few a month, but it was enough to push her desire forward to really succeed in selling her projects.
From Small Business to Unimaginable Success
Three years ago, Debbie signed up for my 0-$100K System (this is how I met the fabulous Debbie) and she says the program was the catalyst she needed to really move her business forward.
She didn't want a fun little side gig anymore, she wanted a business that would financially support her and her family. And she totally did it!!!
She went from a few dominos each week on her Etsy store to a new website and a six-figure business, all while staying true to her brand.
Debbie's success didn't come overnight. We like to think it is an easy process, like flipping a light switch, and you're instantly successful. The reality is, it takes A LOT of work and effort to get to where Debbie is.
There were tears, growth, failure, and doubt before she got to this point. Sometimes she wanted to quit, just leave it all behind, but she fought through and didn't get discouraged.
So, where is Debbie's business now? How is she juggling both a successful business and a family?
Listen now to hear all about Debbie's journey and her tips and advice for growing your online store!
Top Takeaways
- It’s okay to be scrappy.
- Comparison is going to kill you.
- You can learn on your own time.
- You can mix handmade and manufactured and still keep your brand’s integrity.
- The first thing you want to do on Etsy is find the right keywords.
- Make sure your Shopify store looks legit.
- You don’t need a lot of products.
- When you get into ads, do it slowly.
- Fulfillment centers are amazing!
- Building a business allows freedom.
