The holiday season is the most profitable time of year for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, but only if you plan ahead. In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, host Torie Nguyen shares actionable strategies to help you maximize your holiday sales, increase your average order value, and set yourself up for long-term success.

Whether you sell at craft markets, online through Etsy, or directly from your website, this episode will help you get organized, plan inventory, and create irresistible offers that your customers will love.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Holiday Sales Planning: How to forecast your best-selling products, manage inventory, and avoid running out of stock during peak season.
- Increasing Average Order Value: Easy ways to encourage customers to spend more, including bundles, gift sets, and incentives.
- Optimizing Your Website or Etsy Shop: Make sure your listings are SEO-friendly and ready for the holiday rush.
- Email & Social Media Strategy: How to engage your warm audience, plan your promotions, and build excitement around your holiday collection.
- Wholesale Outreach: When and how to contact boutique buyers to maximize wholesale orders before the holidays.
- Customer Experience Tips: How to create memorable packaging, handwritten notes, and post-purchase communication that turn buyers into loyal fans.

You’ll also learn how to set yourself up for success during the slow season by collecting emails, following up with past customers, and reviewing what worked best for next year. With a little preparation, this can be your best and most profitable holiday season yet.

🎧 Listen now to get inspired, take action, and sell your work with confidence this holiday season!

👉 Resources mentioned:
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