Makers Mean Business® with Damon Oates and Parker Stelly of DecoExchange®

In this final episode in our shipping mini series, Parker is sharing some final tips about improving efficiency and impact when it comes to shipping processes. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

This week is part 4 of our mini-series, Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses. Today, we are talking all about issues that might come up when you're shipping in your business. You've probably heard of these issues or even experienced them as either the shipper or the customer, but Parker is showing us all a peek behind the curtain so we can see how these common shipping issues are handled at DecoExchange. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

In Part 3 of Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses, Parker is talking about cost strategies: saving money, planning for shipping costs, and so much more. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

This is part 2 of Ship Smart: Navigating Shipping Challenges for Handmade Businesses. This week, Parker is talking about packaging solutions. From protecting products in transit, to enhancing the customer experience, figuring out your packaging solutions is a huge, important step to running your handmade business. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

For the next few weeks, Parker is talking all about shipping. It's one of the most important parts of running a handmade business and there is a LOT that goes into it. In this episode, Parker is covering the basics: an introduction to the fundamental aspects of shipping logistics from packaging to delivery, choosing the right shipping carrier, and explaining shipping terminology. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

Today, Parker is sharing some tips and strategy for listing and selling products online. From Etsy tips, to photography and SEO, to marketing strategies for creatives selling products online, this episode is covering some high level basic tips you can start using right away. If you liked this episode and want even more support with listing and selling online, even down to showing you the step-by-step of what to click to set up your listings, you don't want to miss our upcoming workshop. Sign up here: https://thelistingstrategy.com/ --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

Y'all, we're wrapping up Live Selling with this week's episode all about Advanced Live Selling Strategies. Now we usually don't use the word "advanced" around here because we like to keep things simple and accessible for everyone. But whether you've been in business for awhile or you've built up to this episode by listening to the 6 that came before it, Parker thinks you might be ready for some more advanced tips this week. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

Community is one of the most valuable reasons to sell on live video (or to go live at all!). That's what Parker is talking all about in Part 6 of the mini series, "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide." Parker provides tips for cultivating community during a live video in this episode. Also, he explains how this opportunity to react quickly and interact directly with our audiences is the biggest way we can set ourselves apart from the bigger corporate competitors. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

Part 5 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide" is all about what happens after you show up for a live sale! First and foremost, congratulations and take a moment to be proud of yourself for showing up. It isn't easy to put yourself out there live! Now that you've made some sales live, you're going to have to spend some time processing orders and payments, and gathering information like shipping addresses. You'll also want to spend some time assessing how you think it went and what you might want to do again in the future and what you would like to do differently. Learn more about the steps to take after the "live" part of your live sale is over in today's episode. --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451

In Part 4 of "Mastering Live Sales: A Handmade Seller's Guide," Parker is talking about all the technical setup behind a smooth live sale. Choosing Your Equipment: From smartphones to professional gear, what you need for high-quality video. Lighting and Sound Basics: How to ensure you are seen and heard clearly. Dealing with Technical Glitches: Preparing for and managing technical issues during your live event --------------------- Join The Makers University: https://themakersuniversity.com/ Learn more: http://makersmeanbusiness.com Are you following Damon & Parker on social media, too? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decoexchange  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decoexchange/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAN_9Npn3LIbe2klovUbUA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Decoexchange/_shop/  Don't forget that you can text Damon directly at 504-553-3451