Feedback for Business Mindset Course
Hi LeahG
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible effort and selflessness you have put into creating this course. I am truly grateful for the knowledge and guidance you have provided. After initially scanning through the content, I decided to dive deeper and read it again. Currently, I am fully immersing myself in the course, carefully examining each detail and taking the necessary steps to implement what I've learned.
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The course has proven to be exceptionally informative and motivating. It has opened my eyes to new possibilities and strategies that I had never considered before. One aspect that particularly stood out to me was the importance of creating a business plan. I now understand how essential it is for setting clear goals and establishing a solid foundation.
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Moreover, the course has provided invaluable clarity on marketing strategies and the significance of tags. These areas have been a constant challenge for me in the past, but your insights have given me a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of confidence.
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I cannot thank you enough for the dedication and time you've invested in developing this course. Your expertise and willingness to share your knowledge have made a significant impact on my journey as a Zazzlepreneur. I am genuinely excited to apply what I've learned and see the positive outcomes it will bring.
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Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for creating such a comprehensive and inspiring course. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
HATIM AMJAD
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I've found the course material so far very easily accessible and the resources are very helpful - thank you! There's a lot of info! I found the researching and finding a niche section of module 1 of particular interest. Your tip to use Amazon for research was something that never occurred to me before, so that was great advice. I was excited to set up a new niche and after some research, including on Amazon, I actually decided on my new niche really quickly. I was a bit daunted by the idea of setting up a new FB page as I have two already, one with a largish following, but with little engagement, probably because it's too general, so I can see it makes sense to have a Facebook page dedicated to my new niche. It's now up and running, my aim is to post as regularly as I can and build it up slowly but surely.
I'm still working my way through many of the posts and resources here and will feedback on those I implement at a later date. Overall I think the organisation and structure you've put into place is great. I've already recommended your course to family and friends who are just starting on their Zazzle journeys.
Oh and I also ordered a couple of your Zazzlepreneur binders as Notebooks, one for me and one for a family member who has recently joined, which have just arrived yesterday and already I've been filling in all the things I've researched and done so far. Very handy, thanks!
Thanks again for all the time and effort you've put into helping us 😀
Hi Leah
First of all I want to say thank you for the Zazzlepreneur Course, and for being so selfless and all the time an effort you have put into this. At first I scanned through it quickly then read it in more depth for a 2nd time. I am now in the process of going through it again, this time in more detail and completing the necessary steps. I have found it to be very informative and motivating. There are some things I never even thought about doing like creating a business plan and other areas have given me more clarity on what I should be doing an looking out for, such as the marketing strategies and tags, something I have always struggled with.
I know I am late off the starting block but would love to be included in your -Invite Only - list, if it is still possible.
Thanks a lot
Karen H
Hello @Leah G Apologies for the late feedback. I have been busy soaking all the information and knowledge shared by you. First of all , i really appreciate the efforts you are putting in all this. The documents are easy to navigate and read. I am still half way through the Business Plan. The amazon product research and then Q&A on the forum regarding the same are eye openers. I used to go to etsy but that too for design ideas and what selling or trending but keyword research with amazon is really exciting. so i am going back to my stores ( yes i had hard time finding out i need niche specific store :)) and optimizing the products on the basis on these lines before creating new ones.
The marketing side is a horror story for me always but thanks to your supporting docs and a fellow zazzlers feedback on my pinterest account , i am giving it another try to use the full potential of it. i would like to a have deeper insight on Pinterest though i.e. how to create enticing pins to get more traffic to your store. I would appreciate if you have something deeper to share in that regards in terms of dos and dont's probably regarding pinterest. Since I am working to fixing my pinterest (currently at 12.5k monthly views) , i have put a halt on facebook page creation since i want to give full attention to this and streamline and then move onto next task.
In future , i would like you to share your knowledge of how to spot trends on zazzle plateform itself within any niche, a deeper insight of design do's and don'ts to help improve designing skills. Thank you once again for all your time and efforts. I will keep sharing my feedback as I keep exploring it at my own pace. Stay Blessed!
I’m so grateful for all that you are offering, Leah. I’m picking up snippets of helpful information here and there. Having been on Z for so long and not working on it full time or having been overly successful during my initial time, I continue to search niches and your niche hand-out added more ideas.
I realize it may be a loss for me but I’m only promoting on Pinterest. I had been on most of the popular social sites (Twitter, FB, Instagram) and promoted on various sites that went by the wayside over time. I also had a blog that got little to no attention even though I posted at least weekly. I really didn’t have a following even though I tried to interact constantly on social and send folks there. For the hours I spent on those social sites I got less referrals than what I get simply focusing on Pinterest now. Over those years, all my referrals came from Pinterest. That should have been a sign.
So for now, I want to stay focused there. I post on Pinterest (multiple accounts and multiple homemade pins daily) and the public “Show Me Forum” at Z (not regularly). BUT, I know how some trends come and go so I realize I will have to change my process with those changes.
The tips you offer are always a plus and links to helpful information such as the matching fonts guidance. I’m bookmarking links I find helpful.
I really enjoy the course. I have a clearer path of what to do and where to go instead of wasting time doing things that aren't really helping my shop grow. I now have the course printed out and on my desk so I can look at it every time I work on my Zazzle store so I don't lose focus. I really like the little things you added to the module, such as the motivational quotes, it does help keep me motivated. This module has been very helpful, especially for someone like me who is new to Zazzle. So, thank you Leah, for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge with us.
Thank you so much for creating this awesome course which is easy to understand and easy to implement. Zazzle Business Planning is a great help to establish our business on solid ground and a source of motivation to stay focused. Social media marketing has been always a hard shell for me to crack, so I would love to know more about it. Your "hot tips" and "Extra" are gold nuggets of knowledge. I sincerely appreciate the precious time and knowledge you are sharing with us. Wishing you all the success and happiness.
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
so far I’ve been learning a lot! I feel I’m just really getting started so I will probably have more questions and feedback as I go. If I had any constructive feedback it would be more on how the site is laid out. Maybe it’s because I’m on my phone or because I’m still getting used to it, but I wonder if they layout of the website could be a bit more intuitive? Sometimes I feel confused on where to go to find things.
I would love more tips on tagging / optimizing your listings to come up in zazzle search.
another question I have - have you found there to be a “sweet spot” of having at least a certain number of items for sale? Wondering what goal I should have at first as far as item count.
thanks!
amanda
I've always had trouble understanding my niche, and I'm learning through your course about that. Your question, "How do you aim to differentiate yourself from other designers and stand out in the Zazzle mp?" was a good one for me. I learned a whole lot from this. Time Management: Logging my activities. I want to learn more about this, because I cannot yet see the relevance always. There are times when I say to myself, there are key elements to pace yourself, to do things in steps, to be mindful that I am creating items to sell that are unique and not spaghetti thrown against a wall type. But, yet I loathe the process of keeping time tracks.
This is where I need help, to realize the importance of writing the times down and practicing it. I do a lot of cover images now, and to me that's part of marketing...not designing. It's almost as if this is an area that feels like it's just a 'catch up', and not sortable on a time management. Although with new, free background removers etc, it's getting easier. It's just that I'm getting in to how to keep track of everything now on Google sheets, as far as all my products (which is impossible now it seems) and those that have sold or not sold, and what type of product they are. I want to know more about how to keep up with a track record as well.
The course has been so helpful already and I’ve found it easily accessible. Like some others have mentioned, I never even thought of Amazon for research which was quite an oversight! I have been lucky to have had some self referrals via Pinterest, but I need to focus my efforts in this area as I am definitely a haphazard Pinner. I have spent some time this morning putting together some templates in Canva so that I can start manual pinning instead of direct from Zazzle.
I have had a P&L spreadsheet running since I started and it is very satisfying to see my profit grow steadily month on month…just need to get it to grow faster as I am so close to Bronze after hitting Pro about 5 months ago.
I definitely want to start doing more affiliate marketing for other sellers on Zazzle as there some niche areas I have absolutely no interest in, but I can see some amazing products from other sellers which I would enjoy promoting and this is one area I would love to know more about.
Oh! and even though I am a Canva user I never even thought about utilising the Design School which you reference in the Font Design tips so thanks for that reminder!
So far, I have found the small tips and suggestions very helpful. I never thought about using AI for descriptions, tags and titles, and I finally sat down a did it. It is very helpful and does make a more professional impression on my store. I did see a bump in sales since I started going back to old products and reworking the descriptions. I also gave the buddy system a try. I had someone open and "edit" a specific invitation a couple times that has never been viewed. Within a day or so a product in that same collection sold and my views on most of the products in that collection has increased.
I like being able to see what courses and extras are available. I printed them and put them in a binder to make it easier for me to follow. I like the layout of them and how they are sectioned out. The only part I'm not going to be participating in (maybe in the future) is the Facebook page. I don't feel for me Facebook is the best option for advertising. I like to utilize Instagram and Pinterest. I do wish there was a module on how to make Instagram and Pinterest more lucrative. My Pinterest has gotten out of hand and overtime gets a little messy and I'm not sure if I'm messing it up every post or if it is working how its supposed to.
I would also like to know if there is a connection with SEO and collection descriptions or should I focus all my energy on product descriptions as an individual. Also, how long should these descriptions be and what is too long for descriptions. I think a formatting module for the descriptions could help a lot.
Overall I am excited to be apart of this forum to help grow my Zazzle store even more. I hit Pro Status last November and with this course I think it will help me do better.
I've found the course very helpful so far. I really like the hints and tips because I do better with bite size projects, but what I probably NEED is business-end training. The .pdfs are easy to download and print. The forum can be a little choppy especially with people posting their promotion submissions - maybe have them submit via email? Thanks for all of your hard work!
I’ve been really enjoying the course and the tip Sections. The forum is a great resource too. I’m really looking forward to more design tips and maybe have a section about different styles and finding the right one for us?
thanks for doing this for all of us!
Romy Suomii
November 7, 2023
I liked the section on the business plan and how planning could rewire our brains. The part on prioritizing time to focus on tasks was especially helpful. The guide on Google Trends was also fascinating—it’s such a useful tool for generating new ideas! Module 1 offered a clear introduction to the macro areas that I should focus on as a new seller. I created the skeleton of my business plan, which was the most challenging task for me, and I'm continuously adjusting it as I gain more clarity. The biggest roadblock I faced was getting into the "planning mode"—accepting that the time invested in planning was beneficial. After six months on Zazzle, I now realize there's no progress without a clear roadmap! I rate Module 1 a 5—it successfully condensed the major information needed for starting a Zazzle shop. I suggest improving the introductory section about design, as having some key tips for beginners is crucial. Perhaps adding a Q&A live session every two weeks would also be beneficial for engagement. I'm confident going into Module 2, and I strongly recommend this module for clarifying business goals and staying organized throughout the Zazzle journey.
Imane Matar
October 12, 2023
The most valuable lesson I learned from Module 1 is that I need to treat my Zazzle store as a real business if I want to achieve success. The extras about finding niches were particularly interesting, and the module provided sufficient guidance on setting goals, managing time, and staying motivated. My mindset toward my Zazzle store has completely shifted—if the work doesn’t pay off, I now actively look for the problem and fix it. I’ve created a Facebook page but am not ready to share it yet. I rate Module 1 a 5 and wouldn't change a thing. I feel confident moving into Module 2 and would highly recommend this module to anyone starting their Zazzle journey.
Mysticimagesphotos
October 11, 2023
The charts and journal sheets were particularly helpful, especially in showing how to treat my Zazzle store like a business and set earnings goals. Module 1 provided perfect guidance on goal-setting and time management, and I’ve already created a Facebook page to promote my business. I rate this module a solid 5 stars. There have been no challenges so far, and I plan to refer back to this module as I continue to grow my business. I highly recommend this module to others—it’s packed with useful information!
Almoore147
October 2, 2023
I realized from Module 1 that I truly need a business plan to align with my goals for Zazzle. Something as simple as using Amazon for market research never occurred to me before, but now I see its importance. I also learned that I spend too much time researching and not enough time creating. With three young kids and a full-time job, I have to focus on productivity. The business plan worksheets pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I now see Zazzle as a real opportunity for growth. I’m still figuring out my niche, and I hope Module 2 will help with that. I would recommend Module 1 to anyone—it’s a great roadmap for getting started on Zazzle.
LFL-CS
October 2, 2023
One of the most valuable lessons from Module 1 was realizing the importance of pride in my work. I’ve gone back to revise cover photos, and as a result, I’ve seen sales increase and gained two editor’s picks. The module taught me to keep my listings active and helped me refine my approach to tagging. It also reminded me to keep an eye on trends in both online and physical stores. I’ve applied this by setting up new Facebook Pages for niche marketing and rethinking my cover photos to resonate with target audiences. Overall, Module 1 was a helpful refresher that confirmed I’m on the right track.