Erica Rogers: Stop Chasing the Shiny Objects!

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About Erica Rogers: Erica Rogers has a rich background in theatre, event management, and marketing. Along the way, she discovered a passion for graphic design and realized her true calling lies in the act of creation. Combining her diverse skill set, Erica is on a mission to inspire others to find joy and unlock their own creativity. Through her work in design, storytelling, and creative prompts, she champions the transformative power of creativity to help individuals reconnect with themselves and discover fulfillment. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Erica Rogers discuss: Erica's journey from nonprofit to entrepreneurship Overcoming obstacles in starting an Etsy business Parallels between Etsy and network marketing Importance of finding and serving the right audience Collaboration between Erica and Jennie to create products for network marketers Key Takeaways: By offering guided experiences through her journals and prompts, she empowers others to tap into their own creative potential and unlock personal growth. Starting an Etsy business comes with its own set of challenges, from learning the platform's unique SEO to managing the balance between Etsy's built-in support and the desire for more control over one's online presence. Both Etsy and network marketing platforms provide structure, audience, and support for entrepreneurs, while also presenting limitations, and the key is to focus on serving people, not just chasing money, and to find the right fit between the platform and one's business goals. Understand your target audience and hone in on those who value personal growth and creativity. The synergy between Etsy and network marketing can unlock new opportunities for growth and impact. "Creativity is a form of play. If you play this again, you can be creative. And there's a logical side to creativity, as well.” — Erica Rogers Connect with Erica Rogers:  Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/enchantedpapier LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-r-rogers/ Instagram Business Link: https://www.facebook.com/enchantedpapier Link to Gift from Erica Rogers: Receive a $10 DISCOUNT from Erica when you use this code! Link: https://enchantedpapierstore.etsy.com Code: CREATE10 Connect with Jennie: Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/ Email:  [email protected] Facebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPL Facebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery Facebook group for Badass Crew: https://facebook.com/groups/BadassDirectSalesMoms Instagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellinger LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMastery The Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast is currently sponsored by the following:Bella Grace Elixir: https://shopbellagrace.com/?ref=jenniebadassdirectsalesmastery LeadBuddy Digital Marketing: Use code BDSM when checking out at https://leadbuddy.io/pro-monthly-9310?am_id=jennie582 Show Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.