I’ve been meaning to start this for a long time. The more I read about business success, the more I see, “blog, blog, blog!” So here I am… blogging. Let’s hope it reels in more business.
I guess I’ll start with this. Having a business is entirely overwhelming. It’s not easy being designer, manufacturer, customer service, marketing and advertising, packing and shipping, photographer, etc. all on your own. It’s not easy, but it’s fun. AND, I’m not on my own. I have a wonderful guy helping and supporting me all the way.
I’ve had this “business” for about 4 or 5 years now, although more $ goes out than comes in. That’s ok. It was really a hobby that started paying for itself. That is, until I discovered gem shows. Then I started using $ from my full time job to support an obsession of purchasing (collecting, hoarding & secretly stashing) gemstones and silver wire.
The funny thing about my business is that it always pulls me through the tough times. That time when I needed new tires and happened to book a bridal client with 7 bridesmaids… the time when I started my life from scratch and managed to sell almost all my inventory in two days at a local charity event. I always think the same, “that’s cool. I guess that means this is what I’m supposed to be doing.” It’s inspiring when things like that happen in my life. Keeps me on track. Makes me feel like I’m still making good choices.
I have a bunch of projects going on right now… still filling orders from the Mt Gretna Art Show, Christmas gifts, Birthday presents, tons of ideas written down in my “idea book” and something like 1,ooo business goals to accomplish by next year. hehe. yeah right. But, gotta start somewhere- like with a blog.
Your pieces are beautiful-true works of art! Inspiring!
I was glad to see the addition of the blog. I am not someone whose big on blogging or the social network scene but by sharing a part of you and what goes into your jewelry adds something special to each piece. Beautiful work, inspiring indeed.