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The Handmade Business Podcast#4 How to positively improve your life when you have chronic health conditionsIn this episode you will be listening into me talking about 2 quite major chronic health conditions that I have to manage on a day-day and month-month. How they have affected every aspect of my wellness and how I am now finally getting to a place where I am doing so much better!By no means am I in tip top health in my mind or in my body, but 2022 has absolutely been the year that I have learnt who I am, what I can and cannot do and what adjustments must be made in order for me...
2022-11-2251 minThe Handmade Business Podcast#3 Building an Instagram Content Strategy (properly!) Part 1Have you fallen out with Instagram? Do you feel a bit icky when posting? Maybe you are totally confused and feeling overwhelmed by the platform?I have felt (and to some degree still do) alllll of the above. But I have a plan, a content plan, and in this episode we will walk step by step through it from A - Z.Currently I am in charge of building the future for Finest uPVC Renovation's Instagram (my other half's business that I am a part of), and I see great things for that account, but I...
2022-11-1049 minThe Handmade Business Podcast#2 Are we perfectionists? Or are we afraid of being judged?This is not the planned episode, BUT it is an episode borne out of me being stopped in my tracks by the idea of perfectionism. I recorded an episode last week - ready to be published on time. But when it came to releasing it, when it really came down to putting it out into the world - I thought nope, this isn't perfect, this isn't my best work.And this thought process got me to thinking - why am I so bothered? What is it that makes me think I need to...
2022-11-0427 minThe Handmade Business Podcast#1 Who am I? An (honest) introduction to your hostIn this full episode I delve into my background. The truth behind how I became an Etsy seller, the behind the scenes on some of the hardest struggles of the past 8 years in business. It's always interesting for me to hear and learn about people's humble beginnings and how they got from where they were to where they are now. So I hope this episode satisfies the voyeur in you!Find out how a Forensic Psychology Degree, Redundancy, Labour, Alcohol, a University and a chance happening across Etsy all led to me being the person...
2022-10-1155 minThe Handmade Business PodcastIntro to The NEW Handmade Business PodcastIn this brief episode, I am getting you up to date with the new look of the podcast. Tune in next week to hear the story of how and why 2022 has been a rollercoaster, and how 2 became 1 in the podcast.See you thenAnna xoxo
2022-09-2805 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#42 How to sell on Amazon with Vicki WeinbergOn today's episode (the last of season 2 whilst we take a break for the summer) - we finish on a massive high, with Vicki Weinberg who is an Amazon Product Coach and Expert Vicki takes us through her journey of starting her own product business selling Bamboo Products on Amazon after her second child was born out of necessity to be more flexible around her children (a very familiar story around here!!) But having never sold products before and especially on a huge market place like Amazon, Vicki quickly realised she had a lot of learni...
2022-08-091h 03
The Handmade Business Podcast#41 How to bust through the Instagram Overwhelm with Kerry from Aim High SocialWell have we got a cracker of an episode for you this week?! Lynsey and Anna are joined by the lovely Kerry from Aim High Social Kerry is a Social Media Management Expert specialising in Instagram and specifically content creation, engagement, strategy planning and jargon busting! On this episode we delve into Kerry's journey from being made redundant from the BBC whilst on maternity and after having another child, deciding that she would like to return to work but not in the ''bums on seats 9-5'' corporate way. Instead she u...
2022-07-2654 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#40 Reinventing ourselves in business after burn out with Ruth from Ruth's ReusablesIn today's episode Anna interviews Ruth from Ruth's Reusables, who is a previous guest on the podcast (episode 4 back in 2020). Today Ruth and Anna discuss a rollercoaster of a journey detailing overwhelm, a 360 degree shift in business and life and how we have both made a comeback after life-pain, burn out, exhaustion and ongoing change. If you are a woman we know you will relate to this episode that details a journey through trauma, leaving business, but then picking it up again further down the line after much introspection and self care. We ta...
2022-07-121h 03
The Handmade Business Podcast#39 How to make the most out of Reels on Instagram for your Handmade BusinessOn today's episode Lynsey and Anna cover all things Reels but the majority of the information can be applied to Tik Tok and Pinterest stories too... We cover: - What Reels actually are (short form fast paced content) - The major benefits of Reels (such as stopping the scroll) - How to create Reels (audio, effects, captions, CTA's) We also touch on our own experiences and the boundaries we have set with Reels and how we truly feel about them, and what people in our communities say. ...
2022-06-2847 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#38 How to Create a Consistent and Memorable Brand for your Handmade Business with Michelle RamsayToday Lynsey and Anna are joined by Michelle Ramsay of Michelle Ramsay Designs. Michelle is abranding consultant and graphic designer who helps small business owners get their brand accross to their Ideal Audience in a visual way, whether this is online or offline. This episode we are guided along a very visually stimulating path by Michelle who expertly describes to us what branding actually is and what the benefits are to having an easy to identify brand for us small businesses. Michelle has some really wonderful examples that she uses that set the scene so...
2022-06-1433 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#37 Our Favourite Podcasts and Why you should be listening to them more oftenThere's no denying it, Podcasts have taken the world by storm - with a podcast for every aspect of life! In this episode Lynsey and Anna discuss the benefits of listening to podcasts from their convenience to their 'free-ness' from education to motivation from fun to emotional. Whether you want a great story, a boost in confidence, or a step by step & how to - there is a podcast out there for you!! We both love podcasts (hence why we have one) and in today's episode we round up our favourites and why.
2022-05-2451 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#36 How to create a Newsletter for your Handmade Business (and why you really should!)On today's Episode Lynsey and Anna go through all things (and we mean all things) newsletters. It's a really hands on episode and you may want to get your pen and paper ready - we also have a downloadable freebie (How to create a newsletter for your Handmade Business) that has some further info that we don't discuss in the episode so make sure you get hold of that here. So in this weeks episode we delve into: - The multiple benefits of an email newsletter for your handmade business (and the importance)
2022-05-1054 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#35 Top Tips from Fanfan Handmade on How to Grow a Successful Business Without Any Prior ExperienceFanfan of Fanfan Handmade is a relatively new business owner - but oh my does she have some AMAZING tips for us all when it comes to starting up a successful business from scratch. Fanfan creates children's clothes using organic, neutral & beautiful fabrics for children aged 0-6 years. With an eye for breaking down and analysing photos make sure you listen out for the tip about Instagram and how it can help you in your photography! We talk about how Fanfan made use of a local business (a cafe called Bramble Bakehouse) to...
2022-04-2635 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#34 Top 13 Best Books to Read for Business and LifeOn this week's episode Lysney and Anna are going to dive into their favourite books for business help and life. You will tell throughout the episode how passionate they are about books and how important they are in their day-day. We hope you get as excited as they do... We can put any bet on the table that after the episode you will be inspired to buy at least one of the books they mention!! Lynsey and Anna listen on Audible and also have physical copies (depending on the book type, but they...
2022-03-2949 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#33 Photographing your Handmade Products successfully with Imelda from Sunset ShutterbugOn today's episode Lynsey and Anna have a lovely guest on, all the way from the sunny state in the USA Imelda from Sunset Shutterbug. Imelda is a photography coach helping makers who struggle with photography learn how to capture great product photos that sell their crafts online. And she has some epic tips and step by steps for you to try today! Imelda is an ex Etsian herself so she fully understands the pains handmade sellers go through to make sure their products stand out from the crowd. Imelda goes through what...
2022-03-1540 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#32 How to provide Epic Customer ServiceLeading on from our episode last week on Star Seller Badges - Lynsey and Anna look at customer service as a whole. The girls have a good old discussion on what's important to them as buyers and how they bring those importances inside their own personal Etsy shops. Lynsey talks about her mission and values and how this impacts how she sells her products and Anna speaks on providing assistance, sign posting and problem solving. They both also touch on the subject of equality and representation within your shops. This is...
2022-03-0145 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#31 How to get your Etsy Star Seller BadgeOn this week's episode Lynsey and Anna dive into Star Seller on Etsy. This is a very practical episode with hints and tips on how to get Star Seller (i.e practically and statistically) but also our honest opinions on what we think about the programme. We hope that by the end of the episode we will have persuaded you to attempt to gain the badge! And if you are struggling, we hope we have given you ideas on how to smooth out those kinks. We discuss: - What Star Seller...
2022-02-1543 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#30 How to turn your hobby into a Handmade Business with Nicola from Silk JasmineThis week Lynsey and Anna are joined by the lovely Nicola from Silk Jasmine. Nicola makes Luxury Hand Made Mulberry Silk Accessories for Women & Children such as scrunchies and eye masks. In this episode we all discuss in detail how Nicola, who is an ex beauty therapist turned teacher, took her passion for sewing combined with a love of silk and luxury high end products and during the 2020 lockdown, started her own business. Nicola, as you will hear, juggles a lot! She is still a full time teacher, an Elsa (listen in to...
2022-02-0131 min
The Handmade Business Podcast# 29 How to set and achieve your 2022 goals in businessThis episode is mega chunky, with a whole host of tips, tricks, hints and examples on how to set and achieve those business goals in 2022. So you've worked through the review booklet from last weeks episode (which if you haven't listened to already can be found here) and you have worked through the epic year in review workbook (which can be found here) & now its time to set those goals for 2022! Lynsey and Anna dive into what they do to plan for success each year giving out practical tips on goal setting, how to push...
2022-01-1853 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#28 How to Review your Handmade Business in 2021 and Plan for a Successful 2022 (Freebie Included)In today's episode Lynsey and Anna are guiding you through the Freebie worksheet (which is epic btw!) that can be found here by signing up to our newsletter. 365 days is a whole lot of time to get a whole lot of things done! So using the freebie you can join us in reviewing: what worked and what didn't work what did you learn what good things came out of bad situations what could you have done better how much did you spend how...
2022-01-0437 min
The Handmade Business Podcast# 27 How to be Successful in BusinessToday Lynsey and Anna look at all the aspects of success in business and life. We dive into the science and the abstract plus some actual research that Lynsey has discovered in a book she is enjoying called The Happiness Advantage. Today's episode is a true look into the mind of Lynsey and Anna and how they feel about success and we bet you feel exactly the same! Topics we go through today: - Measures of success - What success means to us on a personal level - How...
2021-12-0735 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#26 An Interview with Chloe from HepcatHatsOn this weeks episode we are honoured to welcome an exquisite designer and maker - Chloe from Hepcat Hats who makes unique vintage-inspired embellished berets! Chloe began as a maker, dresser and freelancer in a variety of domains (such as in the costume industry - even being asked to make on Peaky Blinders!) and she stayed on this path for 4 years. But designing and making is Chloe's passion and her dream, and working on commission or for someone else was not giving her the ability to follow this dream - enter creating HEPCAT HATS!
2021-11-2337 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#25 Top 10 Things Your Buyer is Looking ForHello! A quick note before we start: - This unique episode comes with it's very own checklist that you can download here - make sure you work through (or ask a friend to work through) the checklist following our guidance in the episode to check off that you have all 10 points sorted! In today's episode Lynsey and Anna discuss the top 10 things (in order of importance) that your BUYER is looking for when they are searching for your item, and then once they click through what makes them add to cart and finally make a purchase.
2021-11-0946 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#24 How to grow your Social Media with Steph from the Female Entrepreneur MovementToday's episode is a really jam packed one! Lynsey and Anna were honoured to interview the lovely Steph from The Female Entrepreneur Movement. Steph is a Social Media Coach and Strategist for Women in Business who has a following on Instagram of almost 50K !!! followers and a highly engaged close knit community on Facebook. Steph walks us through how she started her community after having her own E-Commerce business and how important Socials are for the growth and development of our Handmade Businesses. Lynsey and Anna get to ask questions about Instagram Stories...
2021-10-2623 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#23 How to get your Handmade Business ready for XmasThis one is long one (in a great way!) - so make sure you grab that pen and paper and write your notes! For a Handmade Seller, Xmas is 9/10 going to be your busiest point of the year. So Lynsey and Anna tackle every single thing you need to be thinking about. See this episode as your guide on 'how to do Xmas as a seller'. We talk about everything from Xmas shopping, important dates to remember, wall planners, digital and physical stalls, the ins and outs of photography, stock, keywords, planning, must haves if...
2021-10-1254 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#22 How to deal with Overwhelm in life and bizWe hope that this episode is a reassuring one. Like a great big hug of support and understanding. Lynsey and Anna both struggle with overwhelm and it affects them physically and emotionally in different ways and comes about due to different reasons - and we hope that this episode provides our listeners with comfort that you are not alone. We get it - as do most!! We talk about how to figure out what is causing the overwhelm and then importantly how to sort it out - this is a very open and honest episode...
2021-09-2848 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#21 An Interview with Christina from Enkindled CandlesFirstly welcome to Season 2 of The Handmade Business Podcast!! We missed you all! Thanks so much to Christina for taking time out of her mega busy schedule and joining Anna in another time zone all the way in the USA - Florida! Christina from Enkindled Candles joins the podcast and dives deep in this really free flowing inspiring episode about her why, purpose and mission within her small business. As a radiation therapist treating cancer patients in her day job, Christina started to see more and more younger patients being diagnosed with breast...
2021-09-1435 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#20 How to Change a Negative Mindset and feel Positive AgainMindset positive or negative can make or break your day, your week, your month and especially your handmade business. It's the difference between saying 'yes' to the day and 'I can do this' or 'I can't' or 'I'm not good enough' or 'why am I not getting any sales?' Lynsey and Anna talk frankly about the things that mindset can affect and how to 'capture your thoughts' - a technique that Lynsey uses! Lynsey also goes into some excellent coaching tips that you can start doing today and a tonne of advice o...
2021-07-0638 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#19 - How to Manage your Money and put the Fun in Finances within your Handmade Business with Claire SweetOn this weeks episode Lynsey is joined by the Llama loving Financial Coach and Money Advisor Claire Sweet from Peace Together Money Coaching Claire deep dives with Lynsey on various topics from Tax in the UK, Business Banking, Saving and Paying yourself as a Handmade Business Owner. Claire's work has been featured in The Telegraph, Moneywise and Sheerluxe and she is a regular guest on BBC Radio Kent, as an expert in her field. Things referenced within the episode: Profit First Tide Starling Bank Self...
2021-06-2222 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#18 Using Video Content in your Handmade BusinessThis episode is a real treat! Yes we go into all the amazing aspects of using video in your Handmade Business but Lynsey and Anna get really open with their own experiences and insecurities with videos. Video is the way forward - we think that everyone will agree with that, and it takes a bit of courage if you are not a 'natural' video performer but we hope that by the end of this episode you will have a tonne of ideas on not only what content you can be producing in your business but also how...
2021-06-081h 01
Bring Your Product Idea to LifeHow to sell on Etsy - with Anna Panteli, Anna’s PlannersHandmade businesses - this is the episode for you!Anna Panteli is an Etsy expert with loads to share!Listen in to hear Anna share:An introduction to herself, her business and background (1:19)How and why she started selling on Etsy - and why she’s temporarily closed one of her 4 shops! (2:40)How she keeps up with the making (8:00)Her main learnings about Etsy over the past few years (10:28)How and why she made the transition to helping other Etsy sellers, alongside managing her own shops (14:32)The planners she’s created to help Etsy sell...
2021-06-0449 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#17 - An Interview with Naila from London CushionsThis week Lynsey and Anna are really honoured to be interviewing the wonderful Naila from London Cushions Naila shares with us her journey from sitting with her Grandma in Pakistan watching her create and being inspired by what she could achieve with her hands. To journeying to England and starting a family then realising that she needed to begin her own entrepreneurial business journey. Naila has been featured in books, publications and on TV where she not only shares her fascinating and inspiring life, but also offers her expert knowledge in starting a handmade business.
2021-05-2543 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#16 - How to get more sales in your Handmade Business using Social MediaWow this is a great episode! Even listening back we both agree that this 45 minute ep is one you won't want to miss! Lynsey drops some really practical nuggets surrounding your Handmade Business and utilising Social Media to get more sales and Anna breaks down some methods used in her Handmade Business Planners that you can use every day in your marketing strategy. We break down the jargon and give you really useful tips that you can literally implement from today!! - plus some of our fave tools we recommend. Anna also hands...
2021-05-1145 min
The Handmade Business Podcast#15 Listen to this; Competition in business is awesomeThis week Lynsey and Anna discuss a topic which on the surface may seem quite negative. That is competition. We really dive deep into the reasons why competition in your handmade business is actually a great thing! In fact it is a necessary thing for growth and improvement. Topics covered: Market research - and how to do it properly Tony Robbins - on competition Community over competition Overcoming 'comparisonitis' Why competition should not lead to copying Our own experiences with copying How to s...
2021-04-2732 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 14 - An Interview with Angela from PollyAllSortsOn this weeks episode of The Handmade Business Podcast Lynsey and Anna interview Angela from Polly All Sorts (links to all Angela's socials can be found below). Angela takes us through extremely difficult moments in her life from the loss of her mum (who is the inspiration behind Polly All Sorts the name and logo), being told she has a hole in her heart, undergoing open heart surgery and then later on finding out she has Stage 3 Bowel cancer and having to commit to a number of rounds of Chemotherapy. We speak openly about how h...
2021-04-1331 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 13 - A beginners guide to The Law of Attraction in BusinessOn this week's episode Lynsey and Anna are talking about what The Law of Attraction is, how we use it, why we love it, weird and wonderful experiences, how to use it in business and in life and some further reading we recommend you check out ASAP! Here are the show notes for this week: The Secret Book The Secret Check Jen Sincero What is Quantum Physics? The Double Slit Experiment Moving through Parallel Worlds: To Achieve your Dreams The Reticular Activating System
2021-03-3053 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 12 - Plan for success, set goals that work, get organisedIn this week's episode Lynsey and I are sharing our personal standpoints on planning, goal setting and organisation. As handmade business owners we are constantly trying to juggle a million and one things, new ideas, product creation, finances, day-day life! So having a plan in place gives us structure, having goals we are working towards allows us to have direction and becoming organised offers us clarity. These are the ways to create a successful, profitable and purposeful handmade creative business Links we mention: Marissa Peer Scripting The Life You Want by...
2021-03-1631 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 11 - An Interview with Amie from Be More Me DesignsOn today's Episode Lynsey and I are so honoured to be interviewing Amie from Be More Me Designs. Amie walks us through how a moment of loss, grief and tragedy led to a chance moment in time sprinkled with magic and fate - which began a journey she never anticipated or dreamed she would be doing. Turning from broadcast journalism to a career as a professional jeweler who now creates stunning gold and silver custom pieces using precious and semi-precious stones, and also creating hundreds of Rainbow Pins and Golden Stamped Nuggets to raise money...
2021-03-0248 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 10 - Have a Handmade Business? Here is why you need a coach!On today's episode Lynsey and Anna are talking about coaching, mentoring and accountability partners (all one in the same but all very different!). Lynsey herself is The Handmade Business Coach and she goes into detail about why she hired a coach years ago, how this pushed her to become a coach herself, and how she believes coaching can help anyone who is starting their own handmade biz! Truly everyone should have a coach! Lynsey has been Anna's coach in the past and although they are now business besties, Lynsey regularly coaches Anna and pushes her to get t...
2021-02-1631 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 9 - Etsy Success (The How To)On this week's episode Lynsey and Anna talk about Etsy in loads of interesting detail - with a few funny analogies! We show you why your Etsy shop should be treated as if it is a 'real life on the high street shop'. We split our topics into three categories: Finding the shop (Tags, Titles, Social Media and Pinterest) Seeing inside the shop (Branding, Photography, FAQ's) Feeling inside the shop (Listings, Customer Service, Email Opt In) So lots of information there! Any tools, resources or email sign ups we...
2021-02-0236 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 8 -Managing a Successful Handmade Business with Sharon Bellamy from How She FeltThis week Lynsey and I interview Sharon Bellamy from How She Felt. Sharon speaks openly about struggles she has had in business making decisions and being fearful of getting things wrong. But how her supportive network and coaching (with our very own Lynsey) has helped her to focus in on what she does best and how she flourishes most. She has had an explosive 2020 with a new product line specifically designed to give 'Bear Hugs' to those in hospital or alone during the pandemic and Sharon lets us in on how she has coped with...
2021-01-1929 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 7 Failure; is it really that bad?On today’s episode we deep dive into the touchy subject of FAILURE! However all is not lost – Lynsey and I talk freely about why we think Failure is necessary if not completely and utterly essential. We observe both the fear of failure and also how to overcome ‘actual’ failures. In this episode we get really raw and personal with some of the things we have had to overcome in life, and what we have learnt from the journey - and what we are still learning! See below for all the links to the resources we talk a...
2021-01-0540 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 6 - How to Photograph your Handmade Products (Simply)On this weeks's episode we have a really in depth look at Photography - we talk about everything from what apps we use, what equipment we use, how we find the best lighting and so much more! Be sure to grab a pen and paper and make loads of notes. We have listed everything we talk about below: Iphone XR Canon DSLR Lens Filters Canon Lens The Bite Shot – Joanie Simon – Mini Photo Course Linen Textured Card Art print on a wall...
2020-12-1554 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 5 - Pricing Your Handmade ProductsOn this week's episode Anna and Lynsey discuss pricing in depth. How to price properly, why people may be afraid of pricing, and why it is so important to set prices correctly! Anna talks about the top down and bottom up method and this was going to be included here in the show notes BUT there is actually a post Anna wrote on Instagram that goes into depth! So we recommend you check that out: Your Pricing Online Does It Match Your Financial Goals? Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave...
2020-12-0144 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 4 - An Interview with Ruth's Reusable ProductsThis week Lynsey and Anna are honoured to be interviewing their great mutual friend Ruth from Ruth's Reusable Products. Ruth was Anna's original Etsy mentee and is still coached by Lynsey. Ruth deep dives into her journey from Zipper Copic Marker Pen pouches, to now a wide range of reusable products such as sanitary towels, face wipes and much more. Plus her newest addition reusable Xmas Crackers which have recently been featured by Etsy's business editors on the home page. We also take a look at what she has learnt along this winding journey of...
2020-11-1641 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 3 - Product ValidationOn this week’s episode we talk about Product Validation – what that means, how you can go about finding it, and why you should not get discouraged if your product is part of a current ‘trend’. We discuss business viability through time energy and pricing, making sacrifices (and why this is not always a bad thing!), finding your USP and also why understanding your target market is so mega important. Links discussed: Raindrop Crafts (Lynsey’s Etsy Shop) Lynsey Warren 1:1 Coaching Jewellery and Gems Co (Anna’s Original Etsy Shop)
2020-11-0334 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 2 - Journeying from Fairies to Coaching (an Interview with Lynsey Warren)(Anna here) In today's episode we finish off our interview sequence with me interviewing Lynsey. It is full of really insightful info into balancing life, work and hobbies and how fear really can paralyse a person from starting their handmade business. We talk about Lynsey's magical journey from crafting out of washing powder boxes, to making handmade (stunning might I add) fairies, to creating a Facebook group with hundreds of active members. Links discussed: Raindrop Crafts (Lynsey's Etsy Shop) Coaching with Lynsey The Handmade Business Hub Facebook Group
2020-10-2032 min
The Handmade Business PodcastEpisode 1 - Journey from a day-job to a full time Etsy seller(Anna here) In today's episode Lynsey interviews me (her co-host) on my journey from the corporate world into online business and how I have turned from wholesaling to setting up 3 successful handmade Etsy businesses that have allowed me to quit my day job and start a whole new journey of business learning. We talk about what my plans are for the future and why my mission to help women sell successfully on Etsy, is so important. Topics discussed: Etsy, wholesale, jewellery making, parenting, mental health, fibromyalgia, the inner critic (The Head Bully) and...
2020-10-1026 min