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✈ Consider this thread your product sales testing thread.

✈ How?

"Sales Strategy" --- Do you really need a coordinated sales strategy? Absolutely, if you want to sale to work best for you!

First, like any project, knowledge is power and good thinking is added power too for your sales strategy. I will try to make this short yet essential points too!

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A sales strategy will focus your efforts on your most important customer audiences, existing or potential.

Always the two most essential questions an Etsy Shop Owner needs to ask and answer each and every day are:

"Who are my customers?" and "What are my customers looking to buy?"

Why? Perhaps you would just like to make your product and have fun doing it and hope what you make people will buy. This is the hardest and least effective way to make sales; unless to just happened by accident to create what people like to buy.

Don't leave things to chance. Just making what you want to make means you have a "hobby" and not necessarily a "business" --- well, perhaps we can call it a "hobby business." How do I know this? I understand this well because I would like to make what I enjoy making and hope others like it too. This is why there are lots of "starving artists" and lots of Etsy Shops with little sales.

Much better and much easier and much more successful is to start with the two essential questions. Then offer shoppers precisely what they are looking to buy!

Make sense? They are looking to buy a "widget" or two; so, you make "widgets" and really good "widgets" and promote them well and guess what they are much more likely to buy your "widgets" than something you created because you just liked it yourself.

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Bottom Line: Offer shoppers what they are looking to buy!

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2nd Bottom Line: Offer shoppers what they are "not" looking to buy?

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What out for this non-productive issue too! "Have a Clearance Sale of everything that is not selling." No, no, and no. If shoppers are not looking to buy it; they will not buy it. This is plain and it is simple too!

Offer the products that shoppers really truly want to buy for your sale! Then the added incentive of a reduced price and savings will become the frosting on the cake to make the sale!

Simple, simple, and simple.

If it is not selling and not what your shoppers are looking to buy, maybe just donate it to your favorite charity that wants it and you might be able to take a tax deduction for it; check with a tax specialist or IRS on this.

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Now, that we have this out of the way; let's consider together some SALES STRATEGY stuff. Sure, it will read like a textbook, but that's what we read to get educated more.

Here are the most important things to keep in mind when designing a sales strategy.

• Create a sales plan.

Having a document that outlines your sales goals and strategies will help you to stay on track and assess your progress. As you begin to define your sales plan, keep these things in mind:

◦ Sales goals:

These goals should be specific and measurable, not something like selling a million units. Base them on the nature of your product and try to break them down into manageable parts. For example, sell 50 units to end-users in 30 days.

◦ Sales activities:

These are your tactics -- how you plan to make the sale. You may say you'll sell direct-to-consumer through a website or via craft shows, for instance. [Keep in mind that you can make direct sales at craft shows especially in the 4th quarter of each year. This will allow you to get to know better "who your customers really are" person to person.

◦ Timelines:

Put dates to all of the above elements so you can define your steps within a realistic timeline. Don't forget that your timelines should be fluid--if you're underachieving, your sales plan can help you figure out why and define the corrective steps you need to take.

Most important of all and it is the very first habit of Steve Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (the book) is to BE PROACTIVE!

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Please let me share with you an example here. Big retailers rarely put everything in their shops are sale at one time; why? They get you in the store with what is called the "loss leader" which is something all shoppers really want enough to drive to the shop to get it. In our case click on our shop to get it via computer, tablet, or phone.

On this thread you may post 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 of your listings and 1 link to one of your treasuries (more about treasuries later on a different thread).

I recommend you post either 1 or 3 or 5. There is a very long explanation for this but I will not share it here.

These 1 or 3 or 5 will be your "Loss Leaders" - yet, you will still be able to break even or make a little profit on them; I hope.

"Bundle" is the big buzzword of the year. "Combo" has been another big buzzword too.

The word "FREE" is the most powerful word in sales. However, Free means something given without some obtained; maybe?

Here is a quick sales strategy plan for putting 4 items on sale for 25% Off.

I show each of these 4 items on sale for 25% Off.

Or, maybe I do it this way:

I show "Buy 3 Get 1 Free!"

Studies do show that "Buy 3 Get 1 Free!" gets more sales that "4 Items at 25% Off"

Studies also suggest that the word "SALE" is much more sale oriented than "coupon code" --- yet we use "coupon code" a whole lot because that is how the Etsy system works for us.

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Lesson finished for today; let's go for an example (not a Buy 3 Get 1 Free offer) just showing how in this case I put together 4 of my shop's current featured items and 1 additional to make this 5 listing promotion (not an official power sale; I'll do that later). This will show you want a few extra words might do; enjoy!

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❀ Promote your Etsy Shop for more sales with this "I Sell On Etsy" pendant!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/162362403/i-sell-on-etsy-glass-dome-pendant-or?ref=shop_home_feat

❀ Got a favorite book; I'll custom make your favorite book cover into a pendant design like this one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163488024/and-then-there-were-none-book-cover?ref=shop_home_feat

❀ Or, maybe you'd be interested in a Custom Made to Order Special Map of where you live; like this one from NYC area:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163621474/map-new-york-city-ny-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat

❀ Did you know that drinking tea instead of coffee or caffeinated soda pop has from 1/3 to 1/2 of the caffeine, so just maybe this pendant with your photo on it or as it is would help you think more about tea as a favorite beverage:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163692213/keep-calm-and-make-tea-glass-dome?ref=shop_home_feat

❀ Worldwide tea is the most favorite drink next to water itself; but, in the USA "soda pop" is the most favorite drink next to water.

❀ How about the 21st century "open locked" with a photo of your boy friend, your best friend, or another:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163929453/your-sweeties-photo-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active

❀ Please stop by for a visit to the place where pendants are a treasure!

www.etsy.com/shop/PendantTreasury

❀ Thanks for view; have a great day!

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Buy 2 get 1 Free ``` Or, if you prefer using coupon codes just select 3 or more pendants with or without matching chains and at checkout use this coupon code for 33% OFF your entire order BUY2GET1FREE.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178822775/buy-2-get-1-free-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_1

Now which 3 pendants would you like? Keep in mind that 1 is Free when you buy 2.

SUGGESTIONS

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178711840/fox-square-pendant-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178656270/olympics-2014-gold-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165986485/i-still-believe-in-3982-glass-dome?ref=shop_home_active_7

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174889924/the-cool-penguin-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_1

Find out more about the process and custom pendants use this linke:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PendantTreasury/about?ref=announce

Enjoy!
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~ Please come and be my guest at my shop; thanks!

Mike

PendantTreasury.etsy.com

“Quality 1st --- When Only the Best Will Do!”

Pendant Treasury's quality statement is backed by my 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, as well as, 100% Safe Delivery Guarantee!

Often I do preview many of my new listings on my Facebook page, along with some helpful information too.

https://www.facebook.com/PendantTreasury

I invite you to learn more about my shop and the basic process of pendant creation including what I enjoy most creating pendants from your own photos and more.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PendantTreasury/about?ref=l2-more-about

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For your enjoyment here is a small sampling of what I offer - thanks for viewing!

Mike

https://www.etsy.com/listing/182507342/chevrons-1-glass-dome-pendant-jewelry?ref=shop_home_feat_1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/181581843/pigs-fly-3-glass-dome-pendant-jewelry?ref=shop_home_active_8

https://www.etsy.com/listing/182355701/custom-order-glass-dome-pendant-quality?ref=shop_home_active_...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/182330930/your-name-or-initials-or-something?ref=shop_home_active_14

And, by the way, if you like to save, please consider my Buy 2 pendants, Get 1 Pendant free offer; thanks!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/182342407/buy-2-get-1-free-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_15

And, if you need help; please just CONVO me; thanks!

Mike
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/167995108/pink-tourmaline-14k-solid-white-gold?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168007349/pink-tourmaline-solid-white-gold?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/170293871/14k-solid-white-gold-tourmaline-dangle?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173453262/three-stone-pink-tourmaline-and-diamond?
We are offering $25 discount off of any of the products that are $250 or more, and $50 discount off of any of the products that are $500 or more.
FREE shipping on all orders (US Customer).
Coupon Code: “Spring25” orders $250 or above.
Coupon Code: “Spring50” orders $500 or above.
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Pendant Treasury is pleased to announce its New Collection of Dream Land Glass Dome Pendants with Dura-plated finish (double plating for double life). Matching chains are available in all 5 plated finishes and black enamel too.

Additionally, Pendant Treasury has doubled its money back guarantee from 30 days to 60 days. Love your order or send it back for a full refund of your purchase price including original shipping too.

With Flat Rate Shipping all pendants shipped with the 1st pendant ship free!

And, to make you really happy; please consider my "Buy 2 pendants, Get 1 Pendant Free" offer. This is like saving 34% off your total order!

Enjoy just 5 selected from the collection of 48 "land dreams" create as mini works of art; UV protected and fused under the slightly magnifying glass dome and in dura plated pendant trays too.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/183919335/1350-dream-lands-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_4

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/184713827/1392-dream-lands-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_6

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/184711539/1378-dream-lands-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_20

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/184703174/1376-dream-lands-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_22

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/184710359/1371-dream-lands-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_3

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/PendantTreasury?section_id=14101739&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3
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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Pendant Treasury is pleased to share with the Etsy community --- Collection of Nostalgic Vintage Plus Books and More --- created for your enjoyment in Quality 1st Glass Dome Pendants with 60-Day Money Back Guarantee too!

Please enjoy; CONVO me with any questions; thanks!

Mike

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185160650/2000-vintage-books-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_1

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/185167739/2001-vintage-books-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_2

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/185160832/2002-vintage-books-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_3

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/185160920/2003-vintage-books-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_feat_4

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Also, please consider our special offer to help you enjoy more and save too!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185135019/buy-2-get-1-free-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_5

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By the way, one of my clients is having a special 3 day sale on garden copper art. I now own 10 of these wonderful works of art in my gardens.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenCopperArt

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Be sure to view rather than just fave so you can click on the link in the description to see the others in this special pendant collection!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185981462/0922-gallant-horse-collection-glass-dome?ref=shop_home_active...

Be sure to view rather than just fave so you can click on the link in the description to see the others in this special pendant collection!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186030615/0708-positive-sayings-never-stop?ref=shop_home_active_8

Be sure to view rather than just fave so you can click on the link in the description to see the others in this special pendant collection!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185716103/0992-fashion-pets-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_23

Now of some interest to those who really desire Quality 1st this should help.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185897943/dr-seuss-scrabble-tile-pendant-jewelry?ref=shop_home_feat_4

Ever consider the benefits of bundling up and saving too?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185963205/buy-2-get-1-free-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_2

Thanks,

Mike
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Greetings Team Mates!

Soon and even now many are focusing their thoughts to Mom and even Dad a little bit later.

~ Mom ~

~ "The bond that a child develops with his mother can never be severed. You grew as an organism inside her for nine months. She carried you and sustained you, sharing her sustenance with you through your umbilical cord. When you are born the cord is severed. It is never severed in her heart. That bond lasts forever. As we grow up we become our own people and may come to forget that woman who nurtured and loved us. But remember this, she will never forget you and never stop loving you." ~

It is written that the Creator of Man wrote with His Finger a special group of commandments (not suggestions as some think) and one of them was to "Honor Your Father and Mother" --- and may I as a imperfect person add this thought and question for all to ask daily for the priority A "To Do Lists" - Thank You!

"What specifically will I do today that shows I both Love and Respect my Mom and Dad?"

Or, in other words

"What will I do to make my Mom and Dad proud of me?"

Maybe Dad would be proud of you when you do something thoughtful for your Mom? I think so, what do you think?

May I recommend to you this special way of making a material gift to your Mom? Not, just 1 gift on 1 day; but, 3 gifts on 3 different days about 120 days a part. I have even come up with a way that I can help you do this while savings too!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186496067/buy-2-get-1-free-glass-dome-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_5

You can use or consider how you use this special offer several ways. Let me describe how this works a bit more.

Buy 2 pendants, and get 1 pendant Free. Essentially this means you buy 3 pendants and get 34% off your total order, which is the price of 1 pendant.

I'm guessing that you may be a Mom too! Here's an idea. Buy 2 pendants; 1 for your Mom and 1 for your Mom-in-Law and keep the Free pendant for you the Mom too!

When you do this you save even more with Flat Rate Shipping since pendants 2 and 3 Ship Free with the 1st pendant!

Time to show you a few pendants that Mom's might like.

~ from The Snowflake Collection ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186455298/4200-snowflake-collection-glass-dome?ref=shop_home_feat_1

~ from the Parakeet Collection ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186284425/12-artwork-variations-from-the-parakeet?ref=shop_home_active_...

~ from the Land of Fairies Collection ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186138971/4061-land-of-fairies-3982-glass-dome?ref=shop_home_active_23

~ from the Special Sayings Collectin ~

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186030615/0708-positive-sayings-never-stop?ref=shop_home_active_21

Guess what? You already know this, when you make Mom happy then Dad almost automatically becomes happy too!

Thank You for viewing and please enjoy a wonderful springtime!

Mike

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These cute glow in the dark earring studs for just €1,00!! I would be very happy if you want to share on Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest/Treasure or something like that. Thanks!
https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/188149359/sale-glow-in-the-dark-oorbellen-van-fimo?
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These cute glow in the dark earring studs for just €1,00!! I would be very happy if you want to share on Twitter/Facebook/Pinterest/Treasure or something like that. Thanks!
https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/188149359/sale-glow-in-the-dark-oorbellen-van-fimo?
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