{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"29: Surviving Holiday Beast Mode","description":"We\u2019ve made it all the way to the end of the year and more than likely, you\u2019re super busy right now. In my business, we call it Beast mode because inevitably this time of year we\u2019re working our tails off with different projects and fulfilling orders to keep up with seasonal orders. It\u2019s very easy to stress yourself out, so on this week\u2019s podcast I\u2019m going over what I\u2019ve learned over the years managing stress, burnout, and rest at this time of the year.   Key Takeaways:   -    Growth at the expense of your health is not worth it! Sometimes, we just need to get through the season with what we have rather than taking on new projects that may or may not bring you joy, but also bring you added work. Think about what benefits you\u2019re getting from expanding or what you could gain by scaling back. -    This time of year is hard on everybody, including your employees! Don\u2019t forget about all of their hard work over the year and understand that doing what\u2019s in the best interests of your workers can pay dividends. -    It\u2019s a perfect time after the Beast mode to think about what you\u2019re going to do next year, how you want to grow, what direction you want to go, and what you need to do to get there.   One more thing: Do you run your own handmade business? And are you ready to take that business to the next level?   After seven years of growing my hand-dyed yarn business into a multi six-figure success, I'm excited to share my best strategies, resources, and actionable tips with you.  At Indie Made Biz, where handmade artistry meets business mastery, I\u2019m not holding back. I\u2019m sharing all of my knowledge and experience with you. Ready to grow your handmade your way? Subscribe to my Indie Made Biz email list for the best advice delivered straight to your inbox!    We\u2019re sad to say that for the time being, this will be the last episode of what we\u2019re calling Season One of the Makers Gonna Sell Podcast. There may be a Season 2, but when that may or may not happen is still up in the air. That doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re giving up! 2023 is looking to be a full year for Cheryl and Nicky, but if we are able to get everything we need to build our businesses and we have the time to make this the priority it should be, you\u2019ll be the first to know. You can still connect with us through our social media profiles, and we always love hearing from you. All our previous episodes are going to be available for further listening, and we have loved bringing you the content and look forward to serving you more in the future!   Come find us online - we would love to hear from you!  Cheryl: Indie Dyed Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook Nicky: Avery Lane Creations on Instagram or Facebook  Hypnotic Yarn on Instagram or Facebook Yarnable Subscription Box - Cheryl\u2019s Subscription Box ALC Yarns - Nicky\u2019s Yarn Shop ","author_name":"Indie Made Business: A Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs and Handmade Business Owners","author_url":"http:\/\/makersgonnasell.skh.libsynpro.com\/website","html":"