5 Surprising Sales Lessons for Creative Entrepreneurs

Ever wondered what a car boot sale can teach you about running a creative business? Turns out - quite a lot.In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing 5 surprising business lessons I learned from selling face-to-face at a local car boot sale last weekend. All of which you can use to help you when it comes to selling your work as creative entrepreneurs.Expect laughs, multiple dramas (I mean, what the hell did I expect when I decided doing a car boot sale with a 5 year old was a good idea?!) and plenty of relatable insights for anyone who sells their work online, at markets or anywhere in between.What You’ll Learn* understanding the power of first impressions * mastering the art of impulse buys* how to handle hagglers without crumbling* learning how to selling your creative work confidently and connect with customers* the benefit of letting go of products (or ideas) that no longer serve your businessAnd the lessons in this episode apply to you no matter what you’re selling - or where. Whether it’s a product or a service and you’re selling at markets, craft fairs, pop-ups or just online, you’ll be able to use them to boost your small business success. And if you enjoy the episode, please do send it to one other person who you think would enjoy it too - I’d be eternally grateful for your help in sharing my podcast far and wide!I’d love to know if this episode helped you feel more confident about selling your creative work - and if you’ve ever braved a car boot sale yourself, drop me a message or tag me on Instagram - I’m desperate to know other people’s funniest or most dramatic car boot story!Until next week,JoannexThe Her Handmade Hustle Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com