Hello fellow creators!
I started this blog to add a voice of reason (mostly – I’m not always reasonable when I’m riled!) in a business world flooded with get-rich-quick schemes, ecommerce scammers, and just really bad advice.
As a marketing consultant for over 19 years (and counting), I work exclusively with nonprofit organizations helping them develop and implement their marketing and communications campaigns (including graphic design and website design support). Prior to that I developed and headed a nonprofit organization that provided micro business training and business plan development for entrepreneurs with disabilities as a contractor for the California State Department of Rehabilitation.
I understand the value of planning and, also, when it’s time to just go. And when it’s time to follow the rules and when it’s time to ignore them.
This blog is for small creative businesses that are looking for tips and resources to help them grow their businesses (in a normal non-scammy way), especially those that are selling on Etsy and looking to transition to their own websites. I’ve been an Etsy seller for over 6 years and I’ve had my Shopify store a little over 2 years. These are my side hustles, of course. I love creating and I absolutely believe that the best way to achieve success is to do what you love and the money will follow (which is also the title of one of my favorite self-help books!)
If you would like to contact me, my email address is julie@CreateHustleGrow.com I will be building up this blog (and resources) over the next couple of months and in the meantime – Happy Creating!
Julie Damon