1 00:00:00,070 --> 00:00:01,390 Gift Biz Unwrapped, 2 00:00:01,530 --> 00:00:05,310 the Farewell episode number 418. 3 00:00:06,310 --> 00:00:07,830 Attention Gifters, 4 00:00:07,900 --> 00:00:12,030 bakers crafters and makers pursuing your dream can be fun. 5 00:00:12,030 --> 00:00:15,750 Whether you have an established business or looking to start one 6 00:00:15,750 --> 00:00:18,150 now you are in the right place. 7 00:00:18,340 --> 00:00:21,070 This is Gift Biz Unwrapped, 8 00:00:21,070 --> 00:00:24,710 helping you turn your skill into a flourishing business. 9 00:00:25,060 --> 00:00:28,630 Join us for an episode packed full of invaluable guidance, 10 00:00:29,230 --> 00:00:32,790 resources and the support you need to grow your gift biz. 11 00:00:32,940 --> 00:00:36,670 Here is your host Gift Biz Gal Sue Moon Height. 12 00:00:38,330 --> 00:00:40,110 Yes, you heard it right. 13 00:00:40,420 --> 00:00:43,630 This is the last episode of Gift Biz Unwrapped. 14 00:00:44,550 --> 00:00:47,160 I sit here behind the mic with mixed emotions. 15 00:00:47,750 --> 00:00:49,160 I love podcasting. 16 00:00:49,650 --> 00:00:54,520 It has energized and fulfilled me personally and professionally and so 17 00:00:54,520 --> 00:00:57,600 many wonderful people have entered my life due to the show 18 00:00:58,250 --> 00:01:02,180 over the last eight years and 545 episodes. 19 00:01:02,300 --> 00:01:06,700 We've covered every topic currently out there that applies to starting 20 00:01:06,700 --> 00:01:08,820 and growing a handmade product business. 21 00:01:09,380 --> 00:01:13,540 We've heard from amazing expert guests who didn't hold back with 22 00:01:13,540 --> 00:01:14,980 their knowledge and expertise. 23 00:01:15,540 --> 00:01:19,380 We've also heard the experiences of small business owners just like 24 00:01:19,380 --> 00:01:22,100 you in all phases of development, 25 00:01:22,730 --> 00:01:26,780 startups and established businesses alike have valuable stories to share, 26 00:01:26,780 --> 00:01:28,220 lessons to learn from, 27 00:01:28,270 --> 00:01:31,460 or points to bring us back to the basics that often 28 00:01:31,460 --> 00:01:33,300 get lost over years in business. 29 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:37,500 All this guidance is still accessible to you anytime, 30 00:01:37,660 --> 00:01:40,100 which is one of the beauties of podcasts. 31 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:44,260 I'm proud of the library of content that's been created here. 32 00:01:44,890 --> 00:01:46,300 Most of it is evergreen, 33 00:01:46,300 --> 00:01:48,540 meaning it stays relevant over time. 34 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:52,290 That was my goal from the start to build up this 35 00:01:52,610 --> 00:01:54,410 resource Bank of knowledge for you, 36 00:01:54,830 --> 00:01:57,210 and I've learned a lot from my guests along the way 37 00:01:57,210 --> 00:02:01,020 too. I'll tell you more about how you can easily find 38 00:02:01,050 --> 00:02:04,740 a specific show or topic you're looking for in a few 39 00:02:04,740 --> 00:02:06,880 minutes. Now, 40 00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:10,200 I realize that the news of my final episode comes as 41 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:10,800 a surprise. 42 00:02:11,520 --> 00:02:14,970 That's because I hadn't made the final decision until recently. 43 00:02:15,680 --> 00:02:17,570 It's been on my mind for a while, 44 00:02:17,750 --> 00:02:19,890 but I went back and forth about it for months. 45 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:20,530 I mean, 46 00:02:20,670 --> 00:02:23,410 how do you walk away from something you love and have 47 00:02:23,690 --> 00:02:25,250 put so much time, 48 00:02:25,250 --> 00:02:27,050 money, and energy into? 49 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:30,370 It's been a difficult decision and I had to follow the 50 00:02:30,370 --> 00:02:33,530 same advice I give you about how to know when it's 51 00:02:33,530 --> 00:02:34,530 time to walk away. 52 00:02:35,630 --> 00:02:38,900 My final decision came when I realized I've achieved what I 53 00:02:38,900 --> 00:02:39,620 wanted to hear. 54 00:02:40,390 --> 00:02:43,170 I'm also finding that my interests are being pulled in a 55 00:02:43,170 --> 00:02:43,850 different direction. 56 00:02:44,540 --> 00:02:48,090 Michael recently retired and we'd like to travel more. 57 00:02:49,040 --> 00:02:50,950 We just returned from a trip to Vietnam. 58 00:02:51,720 --> 00:02:54,870 It takes a lot of planning and organization to leave for 59 00:02:54,870 --> 00:02:57,150 three weeks and still keep the show going. 60 00:02:57,740 --> 00:02:59,880 Plus, we wanted to stay away longer, 61 00:02:59,980 --> 00:03:02,800 but I just couldn't leave the businesses for that long. 62 00:03:03,310 --> 00:03:05,680 That's mostly because of podcasting. 63 00:03:06,410 --> 00:03:08,440 My team can definitely do the rest, 64 00:03:08,440 --> 00:03:09,440 but let's face it, 65 00:03:09,620 --> 00:03:10,440 I'm the host, 66 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:13,480 so I have to be here and I'm really not one 67 00:03:13,480 --> 00:03:16,040 for re airing past shows as a fill-in. 68 00:03:16,470 --> 00:03:18,240 I've never done that here, 69 00:03:18,300 --> 00:03:22,880 but certainly don't fault Podcasters who do at Gift Biz Unwrapped. 70 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:25,640 Each and every week you've gotten brand new shows, 71 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,200 guest interviews, 72 00:03:27,370 --> 00:03:31,440 my personal takes on specific topics in tips and talk and 73 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:33,280 other types of bonus episodes as well. 74 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:35,980 But while the podcast is ending, 75 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:37,540 all the resources, 76 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:42,140 coaching and community over at Gift Biz Unwrapped is still up 77 00:03:42,140 --> 00:03:42,540 and running. 78 00:03:43,250 --> 00:03:46,620 Here's a rundown of what's available for you moving forward. 79 00:03:47,710 --> 00:03:51,050 The Gift Biz Unwrapped Podcast Resource Center. 80 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:54,220 You may have heard the promo I've been adding to the 81 00:03:54,220 --> 00:03:56,180 shows over the last few months about this. 82 00:03:56,810 --> 00:04:01,060 It's a handy listing of all the timeless podcast episodes. 83 00:04:01,490 --> 00:04:04,820 I've broken them down into various topics so you can easily 84 00:04:04,820 --> 00:04:08,380 find the ones containing information you're looking for at any given 85 00:04:08,380 --> 00:04:11,460 time, whether it's overall business development, 86 00:04:12,260 --> 00:04:15,500 specifics on selling email or setting up your website. 87 00:04:16,220 --> 00:04:19,900 Maybe you're curious about how others developed their business. 88 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:24,340 You can zero in on your specific industry or check out 89 00:04:24,340 --> 00:04:26,500 other product startup stories too, 90 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:28,860 and I encourage you to do so. 91 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:33,100 You'll find that a lot of your thinking first actions and 92 00:04:33,100 --> 00:04:36,900 challenges are similar across all types of handmade products. 93 00:04:37,530 --> 00:04:40,940 It's reassuring to know that others have encountered the same things 94 00:04:40,940 --> 00:04:41,540 that you're facing. 95 00:04:42,250 --> 00:04:45,700 Plus, you'll get ideas from the way they overcame these issues 96 00:04:46,370 --> 00:04:48,910 and there are so many more topics, 97 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:50,910 pricing platform, 98 00:04:51,230 --> 00:04:52,030 specific details, 99 00:04:52,030 --> 00:04:52,990 and on and on. 100 00:04:53,690 --> 00:04:57,870 You can find this resource center over@giftbizunwrapped.com 101 00:04:58,390 --> 00:04:59,830 slash topics. 102 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:03,160 If you're at the beginning stage of your business, 103 00:05:03,470 --> 00:05:07,720 I encourage you to watch my free Five Rookie Mistakes webinar. 104 00:05:08,330 --> 00:05:12,320 It will warn you about common early stumbling blocks so you 105 00:05:12,320 --> 00:05:14,640 have a smoother road and see results faster. 106 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:17,810 That leads into my Start With Confidence program. 107 00:05:17,900 --> 00:05:21,730 If you're interested in going further with my trainings there, 108 00:05:21,730 --> 00:05:25,010 you'll learn how to validate your plan to ensure a money-making 109 00:05:25,370 --> 00:05:27,610 business can be started with your specific product. 110 00:05:28,630 --> 00:05:32,010 How horrible is it to have your dreams dashed because nobody 111 00:05:32,010 --> 00:05:32,690 will buy, 112 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:36,330 especially when you could have avoided it from the beginning with 113 00:05:36,330 --> 00:05:37,250 just a few tweaks. 114 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:41,370 Also available is my Networking Ninja program. 115 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:45,330 This covers all the intricacies of networking events, 116 00:05:45,710 --> 00:05:47,810 how to properly use them to your advantage. 117 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:51,650 What to do when you walk into a room and don't 118 00:05:51,650 --> 00:05:55,570 know a single person and templates for your elevator speech. 119 00:05:56,280 --> 00:06:00,210 I actually actually call this your introduction message because that's really 120 00:06:00,210 --> 00:06:02,610 what it is and feels much less daunting. 121 00:06:03,340 --> 00:06:07,660 Being able to manage first time conversations about your business is 122 00:06:07,660 --> 00:06:09,100 a powerful skill to have, 123 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:10,620 not just for networking, 124 00:06:10,620 --> 00:06:13,860 but when you're out at craft shows and even for personal 125 00:06:13,860 --> 00:06:18,220 conversations. Do you stumble over your words at a party when 126 00:06:18,220 --> 00:06:19,180 asked what you do? 127 00:06:19,870 --> 00:06:20,580 If so, 128 00:06:21,010 --> 00:06:25,880 networking Ninja is for you on the content creation front. 129 00:06:26,140 --> 00:06:28,920 You can take advantage of the Content For Makers program. 130 00:06:29,510 --> 00:06:31,360 This will help you with a strategy, 131 00:06:31,710 --> 00:06:34,480 topics and wording for social media posts, 132 00:06:34,590 --> 00:06:37,120 emails, any even blog articles. 133 00:06:37,820 --> 00:06:40,480 The great thing about Content for Makers is that you can 134 00:06:40,480 --> 00:06:43,640 buy it once and then use it over and over again. 135 00:06:43,890 --> 00:06:46,480 There's no need to purchase it year after year, 136 00:06:46,580 --> 00:06:48,320 and it's only $27. 137 00:06:48,750 --> 00:06:52,790 Kind of a no-brainer if you ask me there are productivity 138 00:06:52,790 --> 00:06:54,350 tools available for you too. 139 00:06:54,710 --> 00:06:57,030 Check out my Inspired Daily Planner, 140 00:06:57,310 --> 00:07:00,230 which comes with a video on how to be more productive 141 00:07:00,230 --> 00:07:04,350 in your days and a hard copy spiral bound daily planner 142 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:06,190 or scheduler if you will, 143 00:07:06,330 --> 00:07:08,310 specifically created for Makers. 144 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:12,590 It also has a motivational tip to inspire you each day. 145 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:14,070 It's not dated, 146 00:07:14,070 --> 00:07:16,990 so you can start with the planner any time of the 147 00:07:17,310 --> 00:07:18,860 year. Oh, 148 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:22,980 and have you gotten my book yet Maker to master Find 149 00:07:22,980 --> 00:07:25,700 and Fix What's Not Working in your Small Business. 150 00:07:26,260 --> 00:07:29,540 Great guidance no matter where you are in your handmade product 151 00:07:29,940 --> 00:07:34,210 business. As I've been told by many and of course my 152 00:07:34,450 --> 00:07:36,290 signature program Maker's mba. 153 00:07:36,840 --> 00:07:40,050 This is my pride and joy from the Gift Biz Unwrapped 154 00:07:40,050 --> 00:07:44,530 side. It's a holistic and detailed course on building your business. 155 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:48,050 Students have gone through the program when they're just getting started, 156 00:07:48,430 --> 00:07:51,930 and surprisingly because I didn't expect this when I first rolled 157 00:07:51,930 --> 00:07:52,330 it out, 158 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:56,050 many who've been in business for years have gone through the 159 00:07:56,050 --> 00:07:59,610 program too to stabilize and strengthen their business. 160 00:08:00,420 --> 00:08:01,550 It's a business bible, 161 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:02,230 if you will, 162 00:08:02,300 --> 00:08:05,590 offering all the elements you need in place for a solid 163 00:08:05,950 --> 00:08:09,030 business foundation for the lifetime of your business. 164 00:08:09,530 --> 00:08:12,750 You can reference back to it again and again as your 165 00:08:12,950 --> 00:08:14,590 business changes and grows. 166 00:08:15,570 --> 00:08:18,300 I'll put all the links to these programs in the show 167 00:08:18,300 --> 00:08:22,180 notes of this episode and all the tips and talk episodes. 168 00:08:22,640 --> 00:08:26,100 You can also find more details on these programs over at 169 00:08:26,100 --> 00:08:26,620 the website, 170 00:08:26,650 --> 00:08:27,980 gift Biz Unwrapped, 171 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:29,460 and of course, 172 00:08:29,510 --> 00:08:31,180 there's Gift Biz Breeze, 173 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:32,820 our Facebook community, 174 00:08:32,820 --> 00:08:35,620 which is available to you if you haven't joined already. 175 00:08:36,350 --> 00:08:37,380 An active community, 176 00:08:37,380 --> 00:08:41,260 including thousands of makers to learn from, 177 00:08:41,550 --> 00:08:46,260 to offer support to and to find new handmade maker friends. 178 00:08:46,930 --> 00:08:49,380 I can get lost in there for hours. 179 00:08:51,420 --> 00:08:55,960 I can't do this farewell episode without highlighting two fabulous women 180 00:08:55,960 --> 00:08:59,200 who've been beside me and have poured as much heart into 181 00:08:59,200 --> 00:09:00,520 this show as I have. 182 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:06,320 Michelle Lovingly nicknamed Mish has been editing the audio along with 183 00:09:06,320 --> 00:09:09,080 other tasks since 2017. 184 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:13,920 She's a model VA and it's been an incredible business and 185 00:09:14,160 --> 00:09:15,040 personal relationship. 186 00:09:15,550 --> 00:09:17,480 I've learned about life in the Philippines, 187 00:09:17,990 --> 00:09:22,960 seen her family grow to include two adorable little boys and 188 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:25,920 could always count on salad and timely work. 189 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:30,400 Mish, you are the gold standard of virtual assistance and I 190 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:33,400 look forward to staying in touch on a personal level to 191 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:35,960 support you as a friend in any way I can. 192 00:09:36,370 --> 00:09:40,520 Someday I still hope to meet you in person versus over 193 00:09:40,520 --> 00:09:44,070 Zoom and Valerie of a clever cat. 194 00:09:44,400 --> 00:09:47,950 Valerie has been my content manager for the last three years, 195 00:09:48,330 --> 00:09:51,430 and my only regret is that I didn't find and hire 196 00:09:51,430 --> 00:09:52,030 her earlier. 197 00:09:52,750 --> 00:09:54,230 She's taken the show notes, 198 00:09:54,620 --> 00:09:58,710 emails and my new Pinterest account to Amazing Heights. 199 00:09:59,300 --> 00:10:02,390 I always look forward to finding out which audio clips she 200 00:10:02,390 --> 00:10:03,390 pulls for each show. 201 00:10:03,700 --> 00:10:07,390 I've learned from her experience and always love our calls because 202 00:10:07,390 --> 00:10:08,230 without fail, 203 00:10:08,230 --> 00:10:11,390 there is a cat or two walking around in the background. 204 00:10:11,990 --> 00:10:14,470 Furry friends of all sorts make me smile. 205 00:10:14,800 --> 00:10:18,430 Valerie and her work companions always do that. 206 00:10:19,210 --> 00:10:22,760 Valerie, you have been amazing and I'll tell you I'm a 207 00:10:22,760 --> 00:10:25,920 little jealous of whoever takes my spot in your client roster. 208 00:10:26,750 --> 00:10:29,680 I look forward to staying in touch and may just have 209 00:10:29,680 --> 00:10:32,120 to make a special trip down to Texas to see you, 210 00:10:33,400 --> 00:10:35,710 so you may be wondering what's next for me. 211 00:10:36,310 --> 00:10:40,230 First, I want to confirm that Gift Biz Unwrapped and the 212 00:10:40,230 --> 00:10:43,630 Ribbon Print Company are still up and running full force. 213 00:10:44,460 --> 00:10:46,710 I have a talented team behind the scenes, 214 00:10:47,310 --> 00:10:48,750 actively working as always, 215 00:10:49,410 --> 00:10:51,110 and I'm spending time there too. 216 00:10:51,110 --> 00:10:51,630 Of course, 217 00:10:51,940 --> 00:10:53,430 I love my businesses, 218 00:10:54,210 --> 00:10:56,350 but since I have freed up some time, 219 00:10:56,580 --> 00:10:59,990 I look forward to balancing my life with personal interests, 220 00:11:00,390 --> 00:11:02,230 traveling, as I said before, 221 00:11:02,500 --> 00:11:05,550 especially because both my kids live out west. 222 00:11:06,380 --> 00:11:09,390 I plan to spend more time in my garden and really 223 00:11:09,790 --> 00:11:13,470 truly get to our local farmer's market every week when it's 224 00:11:13,470 --> 00:11:13,830 in season. 225 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:16,740 I'm also thinking about pickleball. 226 00:11:17,190 --> 00:11:18,420 Do any of you play? 227 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:21,820 I've heard great things about it and look forward to trying 228 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:22,660 it out myself. 229 00:11:23,210 --> 00:11:25,740 I used to play tennis and this may be the next 230 00:11:25,740 --> 00:11:26,820 new thing for me, 231 00:11:27,710 --> 00:11:30,770 and of course there's my new puppy biscotti. 232 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:35,210 He's only 10 months old and already 71 and a half 233 00:11:35,210 --> 00:11:39,570 pounds. I look forward to taking advantage of his friendly people 234 00:11:39,570 --> 00:11:42,290 and animal loving nature with lots of walks, 235 00:11:42,490 --> 00:11:45,890 trips to the dog park and coffee dates with him and 236 00:11:45,890 --> 00:11:50,700 tow. You can see him over on Instagram at Biscotti Tales. 237 00:11:50,700 --> 00:11:53,140 That's T A I L S if you're interested, 238 00:11:53,940 --> 00:11:55,400 and speaking of Instagram, 239 00:11:55,740 --> 00:11:58,440 I'm going to be more active on my personal account now 240 00:11:58,440 --> 00:12:01,200 too. I had paused it for a long time, 241 00:12:01,350 --> 00:12:04,480 focusing only on the Gift Biz unwrapped side, 242 00:12:04,780 --> 00:12:07,600 but it feels like a great time to reengage there. 243 00:12:08,140 --> 00:12:10,520 I'd love for you to connect with me on that account 244 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:13,240 too. That's at Sue Moon height, 245 00:12:14,120 --> 00:12:15,660 and as for podcasting, 246 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:17,420 never say Never. 247 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:21,140 You may just find me one day starting a new show. 248 00:12:21,690 --> 00:12:23,820 I don't have any plans for that right now, 249 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:27,540 but there have been some ideas suggested to me that I 250 00:12:27,540 --> 00:12:28,620 find intriguing, 251 00:12:29,270 --> 00:12:30,020 so we'll see. 252 00:12:30,990 --> 00:12:34,860 Finally, I wanna thank you for being a listener. 253 00:12:35,100 --> 00:12:38,780 Maybe you've just recently found this show or you've been listening 254 00:12:38,780 --> 00:12:39,300 for years. 255 00:12:39,930 --> 00:12:42,740 I want you to know how much I appreciate and feel 256 00:12:42,740 --> 00:12:44,980 honored that you choose to spend time with me. 257 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:46,820 You may be a coaching client, 258 00:12:47,130 --> 00:12:48,860 have purchased products from me, 259 00:12:49,200 --> 00:12:50,460 are part of the breeze, 260 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:53,420 or a casual listener I've never met, 261 00:12:53,950 --> 00:12:55,900 no matter our level of connection. 262 00:12:56,440 --> 00:12:57,860 I'm thankful for you. 263 00:12:58,970 --> 00:13:02,230 I'd love to see this podcast continue to be shared and 264 00:13:02,230 --> 00:13:04,990 used to help and grow handmade product businesses. 265 00:13:05,850 --> 00:13:09,190 The purpose all along has been for makers who have a 266 00:13:09,190 --> 00:13:11,310 dream, see it become a reality. 267 00:13:12,010 --> 00:13:15,190 You can help me with that by leaving a review on 268 00:13:15,470 --> 00:13:18,190 whatever app you use to listen to your podcasts. 269 00:13:18,770 --> 00:13:19,310 You see, 270 00:13:19,310 --> 00:13:20,430 when reviews are done, 271 00:13:20,430 --> 00:13:23,790 the podcast gets seen by more people who are searching for 272 00:13:23,790 --> 00:13:26,350 the content that particular show provides. 273 00:13:26,660 --> 00:13:29,630 That's why so many hosts ask for reviews. 274 00:13:30,480 --> 00:13:31,590 If you haven't already, 275 00:13:31,880 --> 00:13:33,430 no matter what the date is, 276 00:13:33,430 --> 00:13:34,670 when you listen to this, 277 00:13:35,210 --> 00:13:36,110 I'd be grateful. 278 00:13:36,240 --> 00:13:37,750 If you do me this favor, 279 00:13:38,740 --> 00:13:41,400 I'd consider it a gift that doesn't cost a thing, 280 00:13:41,400 --> 00:13:44,080 but a minute of your time to leave a review. 281 00:13:46,060 --> 00:13:48,360 You are a handmade product maker. 282 00:13:49,180 --> 00:13:52,920 You create something that brings happiness and joy into the lives 283 00:13:52,930 --> 00:13:54,400 of those you share it with. 284 00:13:55,060 --> 00:13:56,490 By starting a business, 285 00:13:56,520 --> 00:14:00,330 you're opening the circle of people you can touch by offering 286 00:14:00,330 --> 00:14:04,530 the ability to have and use what you make in exchange. 287 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:07,690 Your life is enhanced financially and emotionally. 288 00:14:08,470 --> 00:14:11,690 You make the world a better place and fill us with 289 00:14:11,690 --> 00:14:14,450 happiness. Thank you so much for that, 290 00:14:15,350 --> 00:14:17,890 and now be safe and well, 291 00:14:18,190 --> 00:14:21,290 and I hope to interact with you again outside of the 292 00:14:21,290 --> 00:14:22,810 Gift Biz Unwrapped Podcast. 293 00:14:23,670 --> 00:14:24,490 Bye for now.