I run everything entirely off of Instagram now. Payment is received through select financial services for customer convenience (for example: Paypal). All correspondence is recorded through Instagram direct messages including order receipts, shipping information, and questions. The most beautiful part about revamping my business model has been the acceptance for how and why I do things differently. Because I was well established previously, those customers have followed me onto my new Instagram account and created a sense of trust in how I run my business which they pass along to new customers. I set my account to private when the follower count starts to rise dramatically to avoid overexposure. I pick the date of release, I share details with my WIP email list, I post the collection, and I am in control.
What I've Learned from it all:
My business saved my life and in my recovery gave me a purpose to come back stronger than ever. I believe I was put on this earth to help others like myself with my product and I am so grateful to still be here, able to do just that. My advice to other sellers living with mental illness, or just those finding themselves in a similar situation, take care of yourself first. It’s okay not to be okay.
I have fallen back in love with being alive because I did the hardest thing any business owner could do. I have a new found appreciation for everything in my life and in my business. You can’t pour from an empty cup. These days my cup is so full, I serve others from the overflow, bringing Wicked Calm Candle’s back to life right before my eyes.
I have fallen back in love with being alive because
I did the hardest thing any business owner could do.
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