The Naptime Hustle Podcast

May. 14, 2021

Are you a ‘Give-a-Holic’? Girl...it is time for you to start saying no!

As creators, we love to give. "I can make that for you!" "You don't owe me anything.” “I'm happy doing it!" These phrases are all too common from handmade creatives. This can be a good thing, but it can also be what’s holding us back. We end up giving so much away that it becomes unhealthy. If you find that you have become "give-a-holic" in your creative business, then listen in because here we get real on why this is a common problem, how to navigate past it and how saying no is the key to growing a successful empire.

May. 07, 2021

Growing a Planner and Sticker Etsy Shop into a Thriving Online Empire with Mim Jenkinson

Today I'm interviewing Mim Jenkinson from Love From Mim. Mim went from working her day job to battling cancer to being the owner of a thriving planner and sticker shop on Etsy. She then listened to the needs of her community to determine how to up her business. Listen to Mim's inspiring journey as she shares how she was able to overcome life's challenges while at the same time achieving great things in her business.

Apr. 30, 2021

Controversial Designs....Yay or Nay?

Be it politics, religion, or a hot take on pop culture, including a controversial topic in your design can result in a difference of opinion with a LOT of passion behind it not to mention a ‘ding’ against your Etsy shop. You may be wondering if it’s time for you to include some controversy in your designs because, let’s face it, some designers are making bank off of them! But is it the right step for YOUR business? Listen to find out!

Apr. 23, 2021

Creative Burnout is Real Folks! Let's Talk Causes and Preventions

Creative burnout is not a question of IF it will happen but a matter of WHEN it will happen. And it happens more frequently to us designers than the average online business owner. So when it does happen how do we cope? Or can we avoid it altogether? In this week’s episode we answer both of these and more. Definitely tune into this one if this has been a struggle for you like it has for me!

Apr. 16, 2021

Turning Handmade Product Sales to Passive Income, Using Affiliate Marketing on Instagram to Expand Your Shop with Megan Lee Butcher

Us nap time hustlers are all for passive income when it comes to selling on Etsy, but how about selling handmade products that do the same? Are you intrigued? I sure was when I heard how this busy mom runs her business. Today I bring on Megan Butcher who shows us how she grew her Etsy shop to six figures in just two years while at the same time converting her portion into automated income for herself as a busy mom of two. Tune in to hear just how she did it!

Apr. 09, 2021

Writing Conversational Emails That Connect with Your Readers with Copywriter and Email Strategist Robin Crump

Let’s talk about email marketing. It's hard to know what to write about and how to keep your readers engaged when this is new territory. This is something I struggled with when I started to grow my email list and something that keeps coming up with my listeners. So today we dive into some amazing advice from copywriter and email marketing strategist, Robin Crump. You need to give this one a listen!

Apr. 02, 2021

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, How Shifting to an Attitude of "They Just Can't See It Yet" Will Transform Your Business

"Who am I to be doing this business?" "I am not good enough." "I will never make it." Imposter syndrome is a problem for startup entrepreneurs that holds many back. When we can learn to overcome this and how our own thinking is actually working against us, this is when we will finally spread our wings and take flight. Listen in to find out how!

Mar. 26, 2021

Pivoting Your Business and Mindset When the Unexpected Happens: Cricut's Announcement and What Designers Need to Know

Did you hear the news from Cricut recently? This made my heart skip a beat for a second until I learned more about it but it got me thinking, "What if?" What if the unexpected happens and this part of my design business was no more? Many went through this in 2020 and we learned that pivoting for some was vital to staying afloat! Today we dive into the best ways to pivot your business when the unexpected happens. Also hear my take on Cricut's change!