How to stop worrying about your HANDMADE BUSINESS COMPETITION (so you can grow your shop instead)

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Let’s be honest - competition anxiety is a real freaking thing and it certainly isn’t the best feeling.

So… how can you manage these thoughts so you can get OUT of competition paralysis, avoid getting stuck in an anxious cycle, and grow your handmade business instead?

That’s what today’s video is about - I am going to show you why managing your thoughts around your competition is so important and share 7 tips with you to help you do so let’s dive in!

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Hope you enjoyed the video! Questions or comments? Leave them below!

[boogalingous]

I'm autistic and I am definitely being crushed by these thoughts.
I was told that my ads and descriptions were too technical and they were turning people off. I'm a technical kind of person, personally if I don't see the technical right away, I don't buy. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[wendybond]

Thank you! So much good advice. Another surface design mentor says “there’s room for you”, which is true when you narrow your niche as you said, and don’t compare yourself. If you look to others for trends you’ll find yourself doing what they’re doing. My unique style stays mine if I stay true to do what l love and what inspires me. I’m going to go watch more of your videos now! Thx so much!

[stacygriffin]

Thanks! I am going into my 9th year on Etsy and I am so discouraged (so many more dog bandana sellers) with Etsy which forces me to do local craft markets which can also be discouraging. I need to get my mind right for 2024.

[Sooz]

Great content, very helpful...thanks x

[Miekerijk]

Thanxx! Love from the Netherlands <3

[izabelakargol]

Thanks Deb! You are amazing. I am sending to you hugs and love.

[exploringfloridatrails]

Awesome 😉 thanks for the encouragement 🌞👍✌🇺🇸

[ecouturehandmades]

Holy smokes! Perfectly said; it needs to be a must read booklet for all new Etsy shops.
Never hurts the old-timers to hear it again, either!

[mrigankagogoi]

Thank you so much. I really love your content. Always grateful to found you. Lots of love

[josieannbernard]

Thanks sooo much Deborah, wonderful information. However, I just wanted to add that God made us all Unique and Different, and, if We believe in Him, We would know that the Creativity He has given to us will be a SUCCESS NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES. WE DON'T HAVE TO SPEND TIME COMPARING OURSELVES TO NO ONE. Thanks again.

[cherylbarker]

Great content, but can you tell us how we can niche down? I know what group I want to sell to but it's pretty big and I'm not sure how to niche down, as you mentioned. I really like your videos, so thank you for sharing.

[FortnersFrontierLeather]

Yay! A video that doesnt apply to me! 😂
Fortunately i have never really gave much of a damn what competition is doing, because we are not the same.
But....Great tips and video, as always Deb. :) i know this will help someone out!

[esraakhaled]

I really love your content! thank you <3

[erinnlamattery]

thank you, I REALLY needed to hear this message today!

[heythere]

I have an unrelated question from an old video of yours. If we make products of the same niche but appealing to 2 very different age groups would you consider opening 2 etsy shops for more reach/sales?
Also like this video we always need a reminder !!

[RM-mmmw]

I wish I could give you more than one like for your insight and tips!!! Thank you 🙏 I’ve been getting a lot of useful advice from watching your videos and it’s much appreciated 😊👍🏼

[patpostman]

This has been amazing advice. Thank you so much!

[prachisingh]

I bet Donna is comparing herself too, to other successful sellers 🙈🙈🙈. Just kidding 💕.

Thank you for the video Deborah 😊

[darladonnelly]

You always say the things I need to hear !! Thank you 🙏🏼 your my new business Angel