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Bottom line = red
Hi All, Newbie here seeking wisdom before seeking solace in a bottle of wine. I opened my POD Etsy shop in August and started making sales this month even selling a framed design, yay! However, my net profit on Etsy for the month, minus my supplier cost means I’m actually in the red. I know there’s still a few more days until the end of the month to make more sales but, I can’t help but feel hopeless and dejected when I look at the bottom line and see red, especially after all the creative energy, effort and time spent. There are so many wins shared here, which is inspiring, but in all honesty (despite my sales) I can’t help but feel like I’ve failed in some way. Any wisdom greatly welcomed.
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@Jan Ibbott Thank you, Jan. I welcome your wisdom and that of @Mihai Volintiriu and @David Holmes. I'm now realising that being in the red in the first few months of sales is kinda standard. I just hadn't considered it, especially as all the orders starting rolling in. However, lesson (1 of many) learned and I'll aim to do better and cultivating patience - if not profit!! 🙏🏾
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@Grant Naylor I'm definitely trying to make informed decisions and know where the pennies and pounds are going. It seems "time" is definitely my greatest commodity, in this regards. Thank you, Grant.
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Natalie S
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Introvert-extrovert hybrid, figuring out POD and aiming to build something genuinely profitable. Here to learn and connect.

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