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:
Visit heybeautifulcreative.com for more free tools and resources for artists and makers.

It’s craft market season, beautiful creative — are you ready? In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, host Torie Nguyen shares her top 10 tips for craft market success to help you plan ahead, reduce stress, and sell your heart out.

With over 20 years of experience as both a market vendor and organizer (including co-running one of the largest handmade craft fairs in the Pacific Northwest), Torie knows exactly what it takes to thrive at craft shows — from booth prep to customer connection.

Whether you’re a first-time market vendor or a seasoned maker, this episode will help you plan smarter, pack better, and make more money at your next show.

🛍️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to plan your production schedule to avoid last-minute panic
- Why you need a craft market checklist (and what to include!)
- The importance of setting up your booth display at home
- What to keep in your market essentials bin so you’re always prepared
- How to make friends with other vendors and build community
- Smart reminders like charging devices, packing snacks, and getting rest
- Why your mindset matters just as much as your product

💡 Resources Mentioned:
Freebie: 5 Smart Strategies for Boosting Your Craft Market Sales — a free guide to increase your sales and maximize your booth success.

Join the Waitlist: Fearless Selling for Creatives — Learn how to price your work, share it confidently, and sell without the awkwardness.

Visit heybeautifulcreative.com for more resources and inspiration to grow your creative business!

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to juggle work, family, creativity, and still have time for yourself? You’re not alone! In this episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative, we’re diving into time management for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs—because balancing it all is tough, but absolutely possible.

I’ll share practical time management strategies for creatives that help you stay focused, make progress on your big goals, and still leave space for rest and joy. You’ll hear real-life examples from my own journey as a mom, multi-business owner, jewelry maker, and yes—drummer in a band!

Whether you’re just starting out, managing a side hustle, or running your creative business full-time, these tips will help you:
✨ Get clear on your priorities so you know what to focus on
✨ Create simple routines that actually work for your lifestyle
✨ Add structure (without over-scheduling) to stay on track
✨ Protect your time by minimizing distractions
✨ Show up consistently—even in small increments of time

This episode is all about finding balance, honoring the season of life you’re in, and building momentum little by little. Remember: you don’t have to do it all perfectly to make progress.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to take control of your schedule and make more room for what matters most.

Links & Resources
Download the free Goals & Gold Planner → heybeautifulcreative.com/goals
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Until next time, keep creating and keep moving forward, Beautiful Creative. ✨