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Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Earn $1,000 a Month Through ZazzlePassive income: it's the dream for any entrepreneur, right? We all love the idea of money coming in without us having to do any extra work; in fact, Jen loves to say that because of Zazzle, she makes money in her sleep. But how can you establish an income stream that delivers consistently month after month? Between royalties, referrals, and all kinds of other things to factor in, it can be difficult to set up your Zazzle shop in a way that allows for consistent passive income. Luckily, we're here this week to take the...
2022-09-2723 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow My Zazzle Business Helped Me Pay Off My DebtLast time, we talked about achieving a seemingly impossible dream...traveling the world while running your online business, and how Jen accomplished this through Zazzle. This time, we're going to talk about another goal that might always seem to be out of reach for you: getting yourself out of debt! This time, Elke's taking over to tell the story of... The slow build of her Zazzle business profits How she was able to utilize that income to leverage herself out of debt How to begin building wealth once you're out of debt And more! No one likes...
2022-08-2321 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Nomad Life: How I Lived in Europe's Playground on My Zazzle EarningsHave you ever dreamed about having a job that allows you to travel the world while still being able to work? Well, dream no more—it is absolutely possible to make this a reality, and you can do it all through Zazzle! How do we know? Because Jen already did it! Today, we're going to talk about: Our "whys" for wanting to start our online businesses How Zazzle allowed Jen to live in Majorca, Spain as a nomad business owner for ten years What becoming a nomad means in the business world Ready to learn ho...
2022-08-1630 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastRetired School Teacher Replaces Her Income: Denise's Zazzle StoryFrom a history teacher to a Zazzle seller, our client Denise has an inspiring story! Denise is a prime example that you can make a sustainable retirement income from Zazzle, as she’s been able to fully replace her teacher’s salary with this business. Plus, she’s able to do so passively while having more balance and freedom in her schedule, acting as her own boss. We cover all of this ground and how Denise got to this point in her journey on today’s episode of the podcast, where she’s our guest. She gets into how s...
2022-07-2637 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastFrom Overwhelm to Confident Zazzle Seller: Sandra's StoryIt’s not uncommon for online business owners to feel overwhelmed by everything they have to do to make their venture a success. Our client Sandra experienced this but was able to overcome the overwhelm of her Zazzle storefront and start really pursuing her goals. That’s what today’s episode centers around, as she joins us to chat about her Zazzle journey. Sandra found that when she breaks down her goals into bite-size pieces and narrows in on just a few items of focus at a time, she has a much better success rate as well as a better mindset...
2022-07-1935 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastA New Direction and Coming Into Your Own After 50: Michele’s StoryAll too often, people associate the use of technology with the younger generation. However, in talking with our client Michele, we were reminded that people of all ages can make use of technology. It’s especially powerful when combined with the opportunity to sell on Zazzle, which is exactly what Michele has done to generate a retiree income. Michele is a creative that was in search of an outlet that could help her generate income after retiring. That’s where Zazzle came in - and more specifically - that’s how we started working with her. Michele attend...
2022-07-1226 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast100th Episode Special: Follow-up to Christine's 6-Figure Journey on ZazzleThis is our 100th podcast episode (!!) and to celebrate, we’re bringing back one of our most successful clients as a guest to chat. Christine has been on the podcast twice before, and she has so much wisdom to share through her Zazzle journey. While she was once happy making her first $1k on the platform, she realized through her work with us her HUGE potential on Zazzle. Since then, she has made six figures on the platform, and this is only the beginning for her. While we certainly can’t make any income claims, we love that...
2022-07-0534 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastTurning A Hobby into a $37,000 Business In One Year: A Case StudyWe’ve been on quite a Zazzle journey over the past 14 years, and in the early days, Elke made quite a jump in terms of income. While she made only $2,300 in 2008 on the platform, in 2009 she ramped it up BIG TIME, taking home $37k. This episode revolves around the changes she made to make that happen. Thanks to Elke’s 5 Strategies™ she was able to take her Zazzle storefront from hobby to business, bringing home a much bigger paycheck and truly understanding how to garner success on the platform. We know that you strive for the same thing...
2022-06-2837 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastCreating Passive Income on ZazzleWe know that if you’re opening a storefront on Zazzle, it’s to make money! While Zazzle certainly isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, it’s a great way to build a passive source of income over time. But if you’re just getting started - we’re talking on this episode about how you can work to make your first $1,000 on the platform. The idea of making this money may seem daunting, but we have a host of strategies that can assist in speeding up the process and ensuring that you can work smarter - not harder! Afte...
2022-06-2131 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastFrom Business School Drop Out to Successful 7-Figure Online BusinessJen is sharing a story that’s near and dear to her heart on this episode of the podcast. She’s diving into her choice to drop out of business school for a more aligned path. From there, she really ramped up her Zazzle business - with the help of her mom, Elke, and the five strategies she developed for Zazzle success. This is a deeply personal story about Jen pursuing happiness and alignment in her life. While she had always been a great student, after two years of business school, she discovered it simply wasn’t the ri...
2022-06-1431 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastSharing Our Own Journey to Making Our First $100 on Zazzle: A Case StudyThis week’s podcast episode is taking you back in time to 2007 - when Elke first started on Zazzle! She’s been on the platform for 14 years, and we’ve both learned a lot about it in that time. But today, we’re talking about the first $100 that Elke ever made on Zazzle. This recollection and reflection is intended to help you understand some key learnings on your own Zazzle journey. The beginning can be tough: there’s a lot of uncertainty along with so much to learn and understand. Here are the topics we discuss:
2022-06-0728 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDrilling Down on Two POD Platforms: Zazzle vs. MintedThis week’s podcast episode wraps up our comparison of five different print on demand (POD) platforms to Zazzle! This has been a really fun series, and we hope that you’ve gotten a lot of value out of it. In this final comparison, we’re diving into the details of Minted compared to Zazzle. Minted is a more prestigious brand that shoppers go to looking for high-end and luxury paper items or art. While there are definitely some big draws to the platform, there are also some serious cons that you should be aware of if you’re c...
2022-05-3127 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhere Can You Be More Profitable? Zazzle vs EtsyAnother week, another POD platform comparison! This episode continues to give you the chance to learn more about online business platforms to help decide which is right for you. Today, we (Jen and Elke) are doing something a bit different, since Etsy is not as straightforward of a POD (Print on Demand). Nonetheless, we’re bringing you a comparison between two popular online selling platforms: Zazzle and Etsy. Etsy is a majorly popular platform in today’s world - for both buyers and sellers alike! It’s a household name, but even so, you may not have all the...
2022-05-2439 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhich Platform Can You Be More Successful On? Zazzle vs Society6And so our comparison series continues! Another podcast episode means another chance for us to compare Print on Demand (POD) platforms to help you decide which is right for you for your online business. Today, we (Jen and Elke) are diving into a comparison between two popular print on demand platforms: Zazzle and Society6. It’s important to us that you make an informed decision when it comes to your business, so we’re spilling all the details on these platforms here. There are certainly ups and downs to each of these platforms, so hopefully this deep dive...
2022-05-1721 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhich Print on Demand Platform Suits Your Needs? A Look at Zazzle vs SpoonflowerLet’s continue our comparison series! We’re on a mission to help you choose the print on demand (POD) platform that’s right for you as an online business. Today, we (Jen and Elke) are diving into a comparison between two popular print on demand platforms: Zazzle and Spoonflower. Both Zazzle and Spoonflower have benefits and drawbacks associated with them, but which wins out in the end for someone looking to make a passive income in the online space? Well, we’re giving you all the details so that you can make an informed decision! Here ar...
2022-05-1029 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastZazzle vs Redbubble: Which is the Best Online Business?Today, we (Jen and Elke) are diving into a comparison between two popular print-on-demand platforms: Zazzle and RedBubble. These each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we’re using our own distinct set of criteria to help you decipher which of them may be right for you from an online business standpoint. We have a lot of expertise on the Zazzle platform, having sold there for the past 14 years. With that being said, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you and we also have done tons of research on comparable platforms so...
2022-05-0337 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast5 Reasons Why People Don't Start an Online BusinessWhen we (Jen and Elke) think back to when we started on Zazzle in 2008, there are a lot of similarities between the world then and the world now. Back then, there was a housing recession and it was the start of e-commerce. Now, we have a lot of uncertainty with COVID-19 and there’s a recession looming. With that being said, a lot of people are looking for a job that can give them some kind of career and income security. Online businesses are a great way to achieve that, but still, a lot of people are hes...
2022-04-2620 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast6 Best Side Hustles to Make an Extra $1,000 MonthlyEveryone likes to have a little extra money in their bank account, right? Whether you’re trying to meet a savings goal or looking to fund a big purchase, bringing in an extra $1,000 a month is definitely possible thanks to an array of different side hustle options. In this episode, we (Jen and Elke) are diving into six side gigs that are ideal for creatives. Along with explaining what these side gigs are, we’re talking through the possible pitfalls of each as well as tips and tricks about best matching yourself to the right side hustle. Just...
2022-04-1931 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast6 Tips to Maximize Work-From-Home Productivity and MindsetWorking from home has so many benefits associated with it, but there are also some downsides to note. It can be hard to focus and there is no shortage of distractions when working from your own space. But, work still must get done! That’s why, in this episode, we (Jen and Elke) are sharing six tips for productivity while ensuring you practise self care too. Besides just sharing efficiency tips and tricks, we’re also noting ways to get your mindset in a good place. Your mental health plays a huge role in how productive and effi...
2022-04-1230 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast6 Reasons to Start an Online BusinessWhat’s your why? Everyone has a different life, and with that, different reasons for wanting to pursue an online business. We work with many people who have their own motivation for building their Zazzle businesses, and in this episode, we (Jen and Elke) share our own reasons for starting our online businesses as well as why six of our clients have chosen to do the same. We know from experience that you likely have yearnings behind wanting to start a business that go deeper than an income stream. The two of us had our own separate re...
2022-04-0521 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Overcome the Struggles of Earning 6-Figures OnlineDo you ever think that there are simply too many obstacles to overcome on the path to earning a 6-figure income as an online entrepreneur? If so, this is the episode for you! Today, I (Elke) talk about the common struggles Zazzle sellers face and how you can work towards beating them. Society has conditioned us to think that we MUST struggle to achieve our goals, but I (Elke) am here to challenge that thought. When you enroll in the Profit by Design Academy®, you’ll soon see that working only 20 hours a month can help you bui...
2022-03-2941 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastAvoid the Etsy Struggles and Sell Digitally on Zazzle With EaseLet’s talk about something that I (Elke) am super passionate about! In this episode, I (Elke) address the differences between Zazzle and Etsy and why so many Etsy makers are jumping ship completely and getting onboard with Zazzle. Zazzle and Etsy have some pretty stark differences, and that’s something that a lot of people aren’t acutely aware of. I want to bring those differences to light and help you understand why Etsy makers find Zazzle to be a more sustainable business model. In this episode I cover: Debunking a Common Myth About...
2022-03-2253 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow KDP Amazon No Content Book Sellers Can Make Money on ZazzleIf you’ve been utilizing Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform for low content or no content publishing needs, then I have an opportunity that’s worth checking out. In today’s episode, I (Elke) discuss the opportunity to sell these types of products on Zazzle and why it could be an even more lucrative option for you than KDP. There are several reasons that the KDP Amazon Publishing model may not be the best avenue for you to pursue, and I’m here to fill you in on those details as well as what may make Zazzl...
2022-03-1518 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhy You Are Missing Out on Sales With POD Bulk Uploading to ZazzleWhile using a bulk upload feature for your print on demand (POD) products may seem like the most effective and efficient way to sell, you may be discounting yourself when it comes to income from the Zazzle platform. I (Elke) am here to explain how and why this happens! In today’s episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast, I explain why adding items to your Zazzle storefront on an individual basis can help drive more income instead of bulk uploading. Having a deep understanding of how the Zazzle platform works and how products actually sell ma...
2022-03-0820 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Make Money on Zazzle if You Are Not CreativeWhen you’re not naturally inclined to be creative, it may cause you to erroneously believe that the Zazzle platform isn’t the place for you to generate a passive income using PODs or print on demand. I (Elke) am here to tell you that your assumption is way off base! In today’s episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast, I, Elke, explain how you can make money on the platform even if you’re not a natural-born creative or designer. In order to understand how Zazzle can work for you, I want you to gain ins...
2022-03-0145 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhat Does It Look Like to Sell a Million Dollars on Zazzle?It may seem like an impossible goal to make $1Million in sales on Zazzle, but I (Elke) promise you that it’s a completely feasible feat! In today’s episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast, I, Elke, pave the road to setting and meeting this goal on the Zazzle platform. Zazzle is amazing for sellers that want to rely on the platform to do most of the heavy lifting - printing on demand, shipping, and taking care of customer service. This leaves room for sellers to do what they do best: create! With that being said...
2022-02-2233 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast5 Tips to Sell on ZazzleSuccessful selling on Zazzle takes time, strategy, and diligence in getting your store setup the right way. In today’s episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast, I, Elke, am sharing 5 useful tips for selling on the Zazzle platform. These are all things that will enhance your other efforts on Zazzle and will certainly help you to make more sales. Making the most out of your Zazzle storefront and getting everything set up correctly is a wonderful way to increase your sales and make the most out of the platform. While training and working with people li...
2022-02-1535 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast6 Things You'll Want to Know Before Starting Your Online Zazzle BusinessDo you ever wish you could go back in time to tell a previous version of yourself what you know now? Jen and I do too! In today’s episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast, I, Elke, am sharing the lessons I’ve learned over the past 15 years in the online business space. I wish I knew these things back when I started selling on Zazzle—but now I am able to share the knowledge with you! These lessons are extremely valuable to anyone on Zazzle, whether you’re just starting your journey on the Zazzle p...
2022-02-0844 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastCan You Make Money on Zazzle in 2022?Are you considering taking the plunge into an online business but not sure that you’ll actually be able to make money doing it? Then this episode of the Creative Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast is the one for you! I (Elke) discuss my thoughts and ideas on making money online - particularly on the Zazzle platform - in 2022. Through working with our clients and teaching over 500 people about the Zazzle platform, I’ve developed a passion for online businesses and all of the financial, time, and location freedom it can allow for. I want to bring an understanding of th...
2022-02-0136 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Conquer Your Fear of Starting an Online BusinessOn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am talking about fears when it comes to starting your online business. There are many valid fears that arise when you’re looking to take the plunge on this new adventure. This episode will help you not only identify your fears but understand them further and - most importantly - learn how you can address and overcome them. Once you do this, you’ll be well on your way to your online business success. I discuss the following on this episode: Taking an Inv...
2022-01-2536 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastIs Being Your Own Boss and Starting an Online Business Right for You?On this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am sharing the details behind the Perceivable, Passive, Profitable™ framework that we use in building an online business. Not only do these three pillars allow you to examine if an online business is right for you, but they also help you get things set up when you’re ready to pursue your online endeavor. Starting an online business means that you have a lot of choices, and you’re entitled to make the choices that feel best to you and that will facilitate your dream job, d...
2022-01-1846 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhat's the Best Online Business to Start in 2022?On this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) want to assist you in figuring out if an online business is the right path for you. More specifically, I shed some light on the Zazzle platform so you can understand how it can lead you toward a reliable passive income stream. There are a lot of different questions you can ask yourself to figure out if an online e-commerce business - and Zazzle specifically - is right for you and your lifestyle. All of these questions (and MORE) are answered in this episode!
2022-01-1144 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastUsing 2021 Results to Plan for 2022On this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) want to teach you how to use your 2021 results to plan for a successful 2022. I’m also giving advice on goal setting for the new year ahead. No matter where you are in your business, you can use the lessons from the past year to move forward and continue growing. Here’s your game plan to start off the new year in your business: Reflecting on 2021 How Do You Feel Right Now? How Will You Feel This Time Next Year? ERSD Goal Settin...
2022-01-0450 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastEmbracing New Business Opportunities in 2022On this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Jen) am sharing how you can use the end of the year to set yourself up for success in 2022! A new year brings new opportunities for you and your online business, and it’s also the perfect time to honor what you’ve accomplished in 2021. Setting new year’s resolutions in a reasonable and intentional way is so important in ensuring you’ll be able to achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality in the coming year. Here’s more of what I’m uncoveri...
2021-12-2821 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastStop Falling Victim to Procrastination as an EntrepreneurOn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Jen) am sharing tips and tricks on how you can defeat procrastination. This is something that affects everyone, no matter how efficient you are. And when it comes to your online business, it’s super important to not fall victim to letting hours pass by without doing the things that need to be done. I have a LOT of personal experience with procrastination, and I know just how frustrating and difficult it can be. In this episode, I share my trusty arsenal of tips for overcoming th...
2021-12-1423 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastIf You Want to Run a Business, You Need to Know Your Blind SpotsIn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Jen) discuss how important it is as a business owner to know what you don’t know. This may sound impossible, but it’s vital to become aware of your blind spots and absorb more knowledge in the process. The ability to explore what you don’t know is something that I’ve experienced firsthand, and I can say with confidence that it’s helped me as a business person. The same can be true for you! Here is what I discuss in this episode in...
2021-12-0719 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastSelf-Confidence: The Key to SuccessIn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Jen) discuss how believing in yourself is key to your success. Having self-confidence can really transform your life AND your business, and that’s a really valuable thing. I’m getting personal and talking about my own experience with low self-confidence and a lack of belief in myself to help relate to anyone out there experiencing similar issues. Everyone suffers from this to varying degrees, which makes it important to examine in your own life to really harness the power of self-confidence. Throughout the epis...
2021-11-3019 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastUsing Zazzle to Expand Your Current BusinessIn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) discuss how you can expand your current business using the versatile Zazzle platform. Whether you own a brick and mortar store, have an online business, or just want to expand your personal brand, the sky's the limit for you on Zazzle! You probably didn’t know that Zazzle can help you generate additional income with ease. I go into all of the details on how in this episode. I talk about different business scenarios and how to use Zazzle in each case to en...
2021-11-2342 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastMompreneurs Who Are Thriving on ZazzleOn this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) discuss Mompreneurs who are thriving on Zazzle and how you can become one of them, too. It is definitely hard work to be a mom, and sometimes it means that you need a new work-life balance to do it all. Between shuttling kids to school and practices, attending games, getting dinner on the table, and keeping your household afloat, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Does this sound like you? If so, this episode can help you understand how Zazzle may fit into your...
2021-11-1631 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastCan You Make Money on Zazzle as an International Designer?On this episode of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) offer advice surrounding all things international Zazzle sellers and designers. While many people wonder if it’s possible to use the platform to sell in other countries than where they reside, I have all the answers on how this can be 100% possible for you and your Zazzle business. Elke discusses the following: Criteria Needed for International Sellers Where International Sellers Should Post Products How International Designers Can Get Paid Learning How to Design and Sell to the US Market This episode is super usef...
2021-11-0931 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastSide Hustle to 7-Figure Income Stream: Realizing Your Online Business DreamIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) outline the path from your traditional nine to five job to creating a lucrative passive income stream through Zazzle. Key points we discuss include: What You Need to Get Started Steps Towards Your Zazzle Success Two Zazzle Success Stories We want you to realize that the dream of the passive income stream is truly part of the excitement! Learn how you can begin to make that dream a reality with our help and by starting your business on Zazzle. To hear...
2021-11-0251 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastI'm Just Starting on Zazzle… Now What Do I Do?In this episode, I (Elke) address the importance of setting up your Zazzle storefront effectively, as well as the skills you need to master in order to succeed on the Zazzle platform. There aren’t a lot of resources out there to help Zazzle sellers learn what they need to in order to find the success they’re striving for with their business. Jen and I are proud to provide that help to our clients, and I hope that this episode helps you understand how important that assistance is for your own Zazzle store success In th...
2021-10-2630 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow Many Products Do You Need to Sell on Zazzle?In this episode, I (Elke) will share answers to a burning question: How many products do I need to offer on Zazzle in order to start making sales? The answer to this popular question, in short, is that there is no answer. And while that may seem frustrating at the surface, there are deeper and more significant reasons for that fact. There are several factors that need to be understood to achieve sales in your Zazzle store: Define Your Niche and Your Avatar Do Your Customers Shop on Zazzle? Delivering What Your Customer Wants...
2021-10-1937 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast3 Things to Do BEFORE Opening Your Zazzle StoreIn this episode, I (Elke) share my top three tips for things you MUST do before you begin your selling journey on Zazzle. Taking these steps prior to opening your Zazzle store can aid in your success and ensure you’re truly ready to make your mark on the platform. I’m sharing my tips, along with other useful information about Zazzle in general that you will definitely want to know before you begin selling. As an overview, the three tips I’ll cover and dive deep into are: Doing your research Deciding on your b...
2021-10-1237 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Scale Your Zazzle Business with a VA: Interview with Gold ProDesigner - ChristineIn this episode, I (Elke) am joined by Christine Factora, one of our coaching clients. Christine has had amazing success selling on Zazzle, earning an astounding $230k in lifetime earnings. Christine and I will discuss how she’s scaled her Zazzle business by investing in our signature coaching program, The Profit by Design Academy®, and how hiring a virtual assistant (VA) has helped her do more of what is in her zone of genius, while the VA does the basic tasks, so that Christine could scale in a big way. We’ll cover the following topics...
2021-10-0535 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastTeaching Young Adults About The Benefits of Starting an Online BusinessIn this episode, I (Jen) am going to be talking about teaching young adults the benefits of starting an online business. When I was 18, my mother, Elke, helped me create my first Zazzle store. Running my own online business helped open up so many possibilities for me that I had never imagined. If you’re someone who has children that are at the age where they can start learning about entrepreneurship, then this episode is for you. I’m going to walk you through my journey and how I got started. We’ll talk about how teach...
2021-09-2831 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThings They Don't Tell You About What Can Hold You Back From Being An EntrepreneurIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing the things they don’t tell you about what can hold you back from being an entrepreneur. Key points we discuss include: Education “requirements” and the corporate world. Being an entrepreneur isn’t a “thing” Hours worked is not equal to dollars earned Having the confidence to build a business We share our personal stories of transitioning from 9-5 to entrepreneur, and help you get rid of the underlying myths that you might have about being an entrepreneur. To hear the full episo...
2021-09-2134 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Lessons COVID Has Taught Us About How to Generate WealthIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing the lessons that we’ve learned from the COVID crisis and how to take control of your income to generate wealth. Key points we discuss include: Uncertainty of 9-to-5 Jobs and the Illusion of Security Location Freedom and Working from Any Space Pivoting Your Business to Reflect the Current Times Developing an Exit Strategy toward Passive Income Diversify by Having Multiple Sources of Cash Flow We want to help provide you with more ideas about how to create a safety net for yours...
2021-09-1433 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastBenefits of Starting Your Own Online BusinessIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing the benefits that aspiring entrepreneurs can garner from starting their own online business. Key points we discuss include: Starting an online business can be extremely inexpensive Be your own boss, work your own hours The business runs 24/7 You can choose your location Huge income and growth potential We want to share our personal stories, and help you get over mental roadblocks that are stopping you from earning your income online. To hear the full episode and all the tips we have...
2021-09-0734 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastEffective Ways to Get Rid of Creative Blocks as a Zazzle DesignerIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing the ways that Zazzle designers and creative entrepreneurs can banish creative blocks for good and the techniques we’ve created so you can keep creating successful designs for your business. Key points we discuss include: Why creativity is important The main points for creative blocks How to banish creative blocks forever All creative entrepreneurs can have creative blocks, we're sharing our top techniques on how to banish these blocks for good! To hear the full episode and all the tips we hav...
2021-08-3130 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast3 Ways to Overcome Feeling Left BehindIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am doing a solo episode on how to overcome that feeling of being left behind. So often we compare ourselves to others and we think we should be so much further along in our own journey, when in reality everyone’s path will be different than yours. I’ll discuss why we feel this way and how to stop feeling and thinking that we are behind others. Key points we discuss include: Feeling left behind Why do you feel left behind? How to ove...
2021-08-2432 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastPart 5 of the Ultimate Strategies for Success on Zazzle: Analyze to Maximize your Zazzle SalesIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re really excited to bring you the final part of our 5 part series. This series dives deep into each of The 5 Strategies™ that we’ve developed and used in our Zazzle businesses to become successful. The 5 Strategies™ are what we use to this day and why we have sold over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products combined. This is part 5, so be sure to tune into our last 4 episodes, episode 51, episode 52, episode 53 and episode 54 which cover Strategy #1: Establish, Strategy #2: Create, Strategy #3: Announce and Strategy #4: Align. It’s important t...
2021-08-1740 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastPart 4 of the Ultimate Strategies for Success on Zazzle: Align Your Goals With Your Mindset and ActionsIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re really excited to be bringing you part 4 of this 5 part series. This series dives deep into each of The 5 Strategies™ that we’ve developed and used in our Zazzle businesses to become successful. The 5 Strategies™ are what and why we have sold over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products combined. This is part 4, so be sure to tune into our last few episodes, episode 51, episode 52 and episode 53 which cover Strategy #1: Establish, Strategy #2: Create, and Strategy #3: Announce. Then, tune into the next episode coming up for the last of o...
2021-08-1033 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastPart 3 of the Ultimate Strategies for Success on Zazzle: Announce and Promote to Make SalesIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re really excited to bring you part 3 of our 5 part series. This series dives deep into each of The 5 Strategies™ that we’ve developed and used in our Zazzle businesses to become successful. The 5 Strategies™ are what and why we have sold over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products combined. This is part 3, so be sure to tune into our last episodes, episode 51 and episode 52 which covers Strategy #1: Establish and Strategy #2: Create. It’s important to implement all of The 5 Strategies™ into your Zazzle business if you want to see r...
2021-08-0325 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastPart 2 of the Ultimate Strategies for Success on Zazzle: Creating Products that Generate Passive IncomeIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re really excited to be bringing you part 2 of this 5 part series. This series dives deep into each of The 5 Strategies™ that we’ve developed and used in our Zazzle businesses to become successful. The 5 Strategies™ are what and why we have sold over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products combined. This is part 2, so be sure to tune into our last episode which covered Strategy #1: Establish. Then, tune into the next 3 episodes coming up for the other 5 Strategies™. It’s important to implement all of The 5 Strategies™ i...
2021-07-2730 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastPart 1 of the Ultimate Strategies for Success on Zazzle: Establish Your Business and Zazzle SkillsIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re really excited to be bringing you this first episode in a 5 part series. This series is all about going over The 5 Strategies™ we’ve implemented into our Zazzle businesses and it’s what has helped us sell over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products combined. This is Part 1, so be sure to tune into the full episode as well as the next 4 episodes. The key is to implement all 5 Strategies™ into your Zazzle business if you want to see real growth and success. Key points we discuss inc...
2021-07-2042 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Make 7-Figures in Sales as a Zazzle DesignerIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing why reaching 7-figures in sales on Zazzle is so important and how you can achieve this kind of success. We’ll also share what some of our top students did to attain 7-figures in sales. Key points we discuss include: Why reaching 7-figures is important (That means $100K in earnings if your royalty is set at 10%) Highlighting 4 PDA Students and coaching clients and their 7-figure success The secret to reaching 7-figures in sales on Zazzle Many things go into building a business that...
2021-07-1342 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Succeed as an Online Entrepreneur: Follow a Proven Business FrameworkIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am doing a solo episode on the importance of building a business with a strong foundation. As a Zazzle designer or any kind of entrepreneur, it’s crucial to have a framework set in place for your business to have success. I will be sharing with you The 3 Pillars: Perceivable, Passive, Profitable™ that were key to my own success that you can implement into your own Zazzle journey. Key points we discuss include: Why you need a framework The 3 Pillars for success How to...
2021-07-0633 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Avoid FOMO as a Zazzle DesignerIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am doing a solo episode on how to avoid the fear of missing out on sales as a Zazzle designer. I will be demystifying some of the most common questions that we get asked, so you can focus on what it really takes to make sales on the Zazzle platform. I will go in-depth and share with you the things you need to do to make sales on Zazzle and how to stop letting the FOMO prevent you from becoming successful. Key points we...
2021-06-2939 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Many Freedoms of an Online Business and Our Top Tips on How To Achieve 6-FiguresIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing the freedoms that come with having an online business and our top tips for you to achieve your 6-figure business goals. We will go in-depth and share with you important tips that will help you reach your 6-figure goals and share with you a game-changing resource that can help get you there quicker. Key points we discuss include: How to generate a 6-figure business Why Zazzle is an amazing business platform Is a 6-figure business attainable for you? Shifting your mindset What...
2021-06-2224 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Importance of Being Accountable To Achieve 6-FiguresIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing what it truly means to be accountable and how you can use it to get you to a 6-figure business. To achieve this goal, there is way more that goes into accountability than just publicly committing. We will go in-depth and share the top 5 ways you can implement accountability to achieve your goals! Key points we discuss include: How to set goals correctly. Why it is important to publicly commit to your goals. Importance of reporting progress regularly. The power of surrounding yourself wit...
2021-06-1532 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastTop Strategies for Time Management and Why It's Key as a Zazzle DesignerDo you struggle with time management in your business? Are you spending more time on your side hustle than you should be? If the answer is yes, then you can’t miss out on this week’s episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast! We are talking about why time management is so important for an online business and how you can align what you want in your business to match what you want for your life. We will be sharing our top techniques that you can use immediately to help you with time management. Points we w...
2021-06-0824 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Secret to a 6-Figure CEO Mindset for Zazzle DesignersAre you a Zazzle Designer struggling to hit your 6-figure income goals? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but no matter what, you just can’t seem to finally break that 6-figure ceiling? If that speaks to you, you’ll definitely want to listen to this week’s episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast! We are diving into the mental blocks that keep entrepreneurs from making six figures, and we’re giving you strategies for how to develop a CEO mindset! Points we will discuss include: Take 100% responsibility Take massive action Quick...
2021-06-0154 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastMaster Pinterest as a Zazzle Designer in 2021: Do's and Don’tsIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am doing a solo episode on how to master Pinterest! As of 2021, Pinterest has instituted some new changes. These changes affect how we as Zazzle designers use the platform to receive sales and referral income. To earn the max income from Pinterest, you have to use it correctly. So today, I’ll be giving you both the do's and don'ts for how to use this unique social media platform. Points we’ll discuss include: How to use your time on Pinterest wisely How to maxim...
2021-05-2535 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastScared of Sales and How to Overcome Sales FearIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, I (Elke) am doing a solo episode on why you may be scared of sales and how you can overcome that fear. Being scared of sales might sound odd at first. Why would you be afraid of something you want? But being scared of sales is actually very common. Entrepreneurs are afraid of rejection if no one buys their products and also afraid of coming across as too “pushy” or “sales-y.” This mindset unfortunately hurts the chances of selling products and can keep people stuck. Today, I’ll unpack why this f...
2021-05-1845 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Increase Your Sales With Zazzle Editors’ PicksIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing how you can make more sales on Zazzle with Zazzle Editors’ Picks. If you’re not familiar with Zazzle Editors’ Picks, its products featured on the Zazzle platform with a gold star next to them and the words “Editors’ Pick” under the title. These products stand out to customers and let them know that Zazzle approves them and recommends these as good products to buy. If your products are selected as Editors’ Picks, this can really help increase your sales! Today, we’ll share how the Editors’ Pi...
2021-05-1122 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastTop 5 Reasons Why You Need to Start an Online BusinessIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re sharing our personal stories about opening our online businesses and the top 5 reasons you should start one too! If you’ve ever thought about starting your own online business, this episode is for you! While the prospect of owning your own business can feel exciting, it can also feel scary because it’s unknown. We want to show you that NOW is the time with the least amount of risk, the most amount of help, and the most amount of possibility for success in e-commerce. Ke...
2021-05-0448 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow a Platinum Zazzle ProDesigner Overcame the 2020 COVID Sales Slump with Audrey Jeanne RobertsIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re excited to have Audrey Jeanne Roberts joining us! Audrey Jeanne was one of the people we looked up to as a successful Zazzle designer when we first started on Zazzle. She is a Platinum Zazzle ProDesigner ($250,000+ in earnings) and is very close to becoming a Diamond ProDesigner ($500,000 in earnings). So she thought she knew all she needed to know about how to succeed on Zazzle. Professionally, Audrey Jeanne has gained national recognition for her elegant, vibrant watercolors and gouache that are often combined with original he...
2021-04-2737 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Sell 1 Million Dollars-Worth of Zazzle Products in One Year with Christine FactoraIn this special episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are excited to have one of our top student success stories, Christine Factora, joining us! When she first started on Zazzle, she only made $130 in two years. After she invested in our training, Christine’s sales increased dramatically. In 2020 (during the pandemic!), she sold over 1 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products! We are incredibly proud of Christine and excited that she is joining us to tell her story today. Here are the key points of our interview that you will want to hear: How...
2021-04-2055 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDay 5 - Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge: Proof it is Possible to Make Money on ZazzleIt took me, Elke, several years to earn 6-figures consistently year after year, on the Zazzle platform. Zazzle is not a get rich quick scheme. In fact in our first year we, Jen and Elke, only made $90 each. It takes time to build a long term passive online business on Zazzle. Now that we have been teaching people for over 3 years, we are proud to share with you proof that our students are also making 5- and 6-figures on Zazzle using our 5 Strategies™ that we teach in our signature course. In this episode of The Crea...
2021-04-181h 06
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDay 4 - Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge:- 3 Crucial Zazzle Mistakes to AvoidIsn’t it great if someone tells you what mistakes to avoid so you don’t have to waste time and be frustrated making the same mistakes on your own? In this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re on DAY 4 of our 5 Day Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge discussing the 3 mistakes, we recommend you avoid making when scaling your Zazzle business. We have made many mistakes in our Zazzle journey to success, but these 3 mistakes that we will share with you in this episode are crucial to avoid if you want to save...
2021-04-171h 27
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDay 3 - Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge: Create a Killer Zazzle CollectionAnother way to promote passively on Zazzle is to use the Zazzle collections feature. Many Zazzle designers either don’t use collections at all and others don’t know how to use them effectively to generate multiple sales from one customer.In this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re on DAY 3 of our 5 Day Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge discussing what to do to leverage Zazzle collections to make more sales. Be sure to check out all the episodes, that’s episodes #33 through #37, for the complete 5 day challenge experience. Some poin...
2021-04-161h 56
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDay 2 - Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge: Zazzle Product Titles and Tags Test SEOThe easiest and free way to passively attract more customers to your Zazzle store and products is through online searches. In this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re on DAY 2 of our 5 Day Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge discussing how to add the correct keywords to your product title and tags before publishing into the Zazzle Marketplace. If you do this correctly you will maximize the sales opportunities of your Zazzle products. The titles and tags of each of your Zazzle products are important because each product URL on Zazzle is a w...
2021-04-151h 17
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastDay 1 - Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge: Bulletproof Business BrandingEvery successful business has a brand. No matter how small or new your business is, it needs a brand. A brand may start with a name and a logo but there is much more to branding. Plus, you can use your brand to generate sales effortlessly if done right. In this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re on DAY 1 of our 5 Day Scale Your Zazzle Business Challenge discussing what to do to have bulletproof branding. Branding is key to a successful online Zazzle business. Be sure to check out all the epis...
2021-04-131h 22
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhy You Don't Need Business Skills to Grow a Successful E-Commerce BusinessIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing why you don’t need to have business skills or a business background to have a successful e-commerce business. We often tell ourselves defeating stories about how we’re not capable or good at something. These stories stop us from taking risks and achieving our dream life. We want to help shift the narrative for you. We assure you that you CAN grow a successful e-commerce business, even without business knowledge! Today, we’ll tell you the stories of two of our students who changed their mindset...
2021-04-0626 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastBuilding a Successful E-Commerce Business: Tips to Go From Struggle to SuccessIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we share with you two amazing Zazzle success stories! Brandon and Christine are two of our students in our Profit by Design Academy ™. Before they started working with us, they struggled to make money on Zazzle. But by following our proven success plan to succeed in e-commerce, they have now sold over $3 million worth of products in the last three years! We’ll share their stories with you to inspire you and help you gain some tips for succeeding in e-commerce from their experiences. Some point...
2021-03-3035 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastBuilding a Profitable E-Commerce Business and Why It's Easier Than You ThinkIn this episode of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we give you tips to build an e-commerce business and show you why it doesn’t have to be that hard! If you want to start an online business but feel overwhelmed by all the options out there, this episode is for you! We want to introduce you to an e-commerce business model that’s more lucrative and passive than the other options, so you can work smarter, not harder to make money online. In the episode, we’ll cover what Zazzle is, how it’s different from other e-commer...
2021-03-2336 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastOvercome Fear of Success for Online EntrepreneursIn episode 29 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are discussing how to overcome the fear of success as an online entrepreneur. The idea of fearing success might sound confusing. Why would you fear something you want? But once you explore the idea further, you’ll see that it’s very real and how it may be affecting your life. It’s critical to overcome this fear as an entrepreneur because you depend on your business for your income source! If you’re overwhelmed with fear, that’s not helping you make money. We want to show you how to wor...
2021-03-1627 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Become a Zazzle ProDesignerIn episode 28 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are discussing how you can become a Zazzle ProDesigner. If you are already on Zazzle, you’ve probably seen some designer distinctions. These distinctions are given based on take-home earnings from U.S. sales. You become a Zazzle ProDesigner when you earn $100 in royalties, and then after that there are levels that go from Bronze to Diamond Zazzle ProDesigner based on how much you earn. It’s deeply rewarding to be given these distinctions as you earn more and more income on Zazzle. Today, we’ll tell you more about...
2021-03-0936 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastMindfulness for Online EntrepreneursIn episode 27 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are giving you practical tools to cultivate mindfulness as an online entrepreneur. Studies have shown that mindfulness can help you be more productive, help you better manage your business and give you a more positive outlook on life overall. The tools to practice mindfulness are simple but powerful. In this episode, we’ll give you practical tools you can implement in your daily life right away. The tools we’ll discuss in-depth today include: Meditation Journaling Being Present Turning a negative into a positive For...
2021-03-0228 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWhy You Need Evergreen Products to Profit on ZazzleIn episode 26 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re discussing why you need to have evergreen products to make consistent income on Zazzle. You want to achieve consistent income, but how is that possible when you don’t know exactly if, when, and how your products will sell? We teach our students to stack their Zazzle store inventory with 80% evergreen products so that they have a more predictable monthly income. In this episode, we’ll share with you exactly how we do that. The points we’ll dive into and discuss in more detail to...
2021-02-2324 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastProfit from Wedding Trends in 2021 using E-CommerceIn episode 25 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about how you can profit from the wedding market in 2021. The wedding industry was certainly affected by COVID-19 in 2020. However, in 2021 couples will be getting married by modifying their wedding plans around the COVID-19 restrictions. That means we as Zazzle designers must adapt our designs and product offerings too. Today we are sharing the wedding trends in 2021 that you need to be aware of to profit in the e-commerce space using Zazzle. The 2021 wedding trends we’ll cover and how you ca...
2021-02-1622 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to 3.5X Your Zazzle Income with ReferralsIn episode 24 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about how you can 3.5X your income on Zazzle through referrals (affiliate income). By enrolling in The Zazzle Promoter Program 2.0, you will be rewarded for driving traffic to the Zazzle platform that results in sales. You can earn 15% extra referral income for promoting other people’s products and 35% for promoting your own, in addition to the royalty you set. There is truly no downside to this program for you as a designer, and it can help your numbers grow FAST! In today’s episode, we will...
2021-02-0925 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastSelf-Care Tips for The Thriving Creative EntrepreneurIn episode 23 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about self-care tips for the thriving entrepreneur. As an online entrepreneur, it is vital to take good care of yourself. YOU are the greatest asset to your business. If you are not healthy, your business won’t be either. Today we want to talk to you about how a self-care routine will make your business more successful and give you tips that you can implement right away. The points we’ll discuss today include: Why self-care is important for you as an entrepreneur When you should practice self-care Sugges...
2021-02-0226 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe REAL Reason You are Not Making More Money on ZazzleIn episode 22 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about the REAL reason you are not making money on Zazzle. If you aren’t seeing the results you want on Zazzle, trust us when we tell you that we have been in your shoes. Over time, we were able to overcome our struggles and achieve success in our businesses. Let us be your inspiration for you to overcome your obstacles. We’ve made $1.5 million combined on Zazzle, and as Zazzle experts, we can help you. The points we’ll discuss today include: Elke’s story of struggle and succes...
2021-01-2622 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastCreate Your Dream Life With an Online Zazzle e-Commerce BusinessIn episode 21 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are discussing how creating a successful business on Zazzle can help you live your dream life! If you feel limited by your current job and want to start finally living in alignment with your passions, this episode is for you. Your dream life can absolutely become a reality. We know because we’re living ours! In this episode, we’ll share how Zazzle gives you the freedom to make the life you want possible. The points we’ll discuss today include: What is your dream life? How your Zazzle business can provi...
2021-01-1930 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastAchieve Time Freedom with a Zazzle E-Commerce Online BusinessIf you want to sell products online, you have several platforms you can choose from. It might feel difficult to decide which one is the best for you. We believe that Zazzle is the best online platform for creative online entrepreneurs because of the freedom and opportunity it gives you. In this episode, episode 20, of the Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we will discuss both the creative and business sides of having a Zazzle store. The key points we will cover in this episode include: you can sell your creativity online and mak...
2021-01-1230 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastWork-Life Balance The Online Entrepreneur Dream LifeWhether you are faced with COVID-19 or other stresses, work-life balance for any online entrepreneurs is tough because it’s easy to not stick to boundaries. You most likely started your online business to have more time freedom, but wonder why you have no life out-side work. We, Jen and Elke Clarke, have been online entrepreneurs for over 10 years and we have been in this situation. We believed that in order to be successful in our online business, we had to sacrifice other aspects of our life. In episode 19 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we will share wi...
2021-01-0523 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe Five Hour Work Week Making Money on ZazzleWould you love to have a 5 hour work week? Are you a creative, who is spending many hours on Zazzle but not making the money you want to earn? In episode 18 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we share 5 tips on how you can build an online business using your creativity on Zazzle by working only 5 hours a week. We have students in our course, The Profit by Design Academy™, with day jobs who can’t commit to more than 5 hours a week. They use our system and make money on Zazzle. We will cover 5 tips that you can u...
2020-12-2931 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastMistakes to Avoid When Naming Your Zazzle StoreIn episode 17 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are going to talk about the crucial mistakes to avoid when you name your Zazzle store. If you choose the name of your store incorrectly, you will find that you picked a name that does not suit what you are selling on Zazzle or worse, that it’s copyrighted and you might have your store and all your hard work shut down. You definitely want to avoid these things from happening. We will cover tips and pointers you should consider every time you create a new store on Zazzle....
2020-12-1522 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever on ZazzleIn episode 16 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are going to share with you our 4 key tips on how you can make 2021 the best year ever on Zazzle. These tips will be helpful for you so you can prepare for 2021 now as we wrap up 2020. We know 2020 has brought on a fair amount of challenges with the Covid-19 pandemic. However, that will not stop us from entering 2021 with the expectations of it being the best year ever, because for some of our students 2020 was their best year ever. Why? Because they followed these 4 key tips that we...
2020-12-0832 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastMake More Sales on Zazzle with Your DesignsIn episode 15 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are going to talk to you about how you can make more sales on Zazzle with your designs by keeping 4 key design tips in mind. We will do a deep dive into each of these 4 design tips so that you can do your best to increase your chances of maximum sales of your products on Zazzle. The key points we will cover in this episode include: Image quality is key! How to be more intentional with your design placement. Stage your products that incorporate text with pr...
2020-12-0130 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastProfit on Zazzle in the Wedding NicheIn episode 14 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we will talk to you about the 4 key concepts you need to know when it comes to profiting from Zazzle in the wedding niche. The reason we wanted to discuss this topic in today’s episode is because Jen specializes in the wedding niche on Zazzle. Her store is primarily for wedding-related products, she is also a Gold ProDesigner on Zazzle. This means that Jen has earned over $100,000 in take-home earnings and has sold over one million dollars on Zazzle, all from selling primarily wedding focused products. The ke...
2020-11-1719 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Become the CEO of Your Zazzle BusinessIn episode 13 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about how to become the CEO of your Zazzle business. We dive into what it means to be the CEO of your Zazzle business and share more about our business framework, The 3 Pillars: Perceivable, Passive, Profitable™, which we used to become successful CEOs of our online businesses. Some key points we discuss include: Why you should be operating as the CEO of your Zazzle business from the start. A breakdown of The 3 Pillars: Perceivable, Passive, Profitable™ and how they provide the foundation for our Zazz...
2020-11-1020 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastInvest in Yourself to Get More of What You WantIn episode 12 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast we will discuss the importance of investing in yourself in order to have your Zazzle business grow and succeed. When we both started out, we had no idea how to get to our dream goal but we invested in ourselves to get the training we needed to be successful. Fast forward to today. Together we’ve made $1.5 million combined and counting. In this episode, we talk about the mindset shifts needed to value investing in your future success on Zazzle. Some key points we discuss include: When we r...
2020-11-0331 minCreative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastOur Zazzle Product Posting Checklist for Zazzle DesignersEpisode 10 - In episode 10 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are talking about our Zazzle Product Posting Checklist. This checklist is one of the key reasons why we, Jen and Elke Clarke, became successful on Zazzle selling over 15 million dollars-worth of Zazzle products. We’re going to share the checklist we developed to help us to serve our customers and make sure we get the sales. This checklist is essential because if you fail to complete all of the steps we mention, your product won’t be effectively published and purchased by your ideal customer.
2020-10-2041 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Make $5K a Month on ZazzleEpisode 7 - Today, in episode 7 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we are going to talk to you about how you can get to your first $5K a month on Zazzle. This is a great goal and it’s achievable as long as you know the exact steps you need to take. We will dive into the mindset shifts needed and also the importance of accepting that you are allowed to make that much money. Once you believe you can achieve this goal, you will find yourself making shifts on what you do so that you can reach yo...
2020-09-2930 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Brand Your Business on Zazzle and Why It is ImportantEpisode 6 - Today, in episode 6 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, Jen and I will cover what you need to do to brand your Zazzle store. Your store brand is so important because when a customer comes to your store they instantly decide whether they want to buy from you or not. The goal is to create a space where customers feel like they belong and, of course, purchase from you. Some key points we discuss include: How to optimize the banner on your Zazzle homepage so that the banner showcases ex...
2020-09-2224 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastThe 5 Strategies Million Dollar Zazzle Designers, Jen and Elke Clarke, Use to Run Their BusinessEpisode 2 - Today, in episode 2 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re going to talk to you about The 5 Strategies we’ve created to grow our million dollar businesses on Zazzle. These 5 Strategies have helped us make 15 million dollars-worth of sales on Zazzle. Some key points we discuss include: Our first strategy, Establish, is where you focus on the direction and vision for your business. The second strategy, Create, is where you build up your product inventory that you will sell in your Zazzle store. The third st...
2020-09-2235 min
Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur PodcastHow Two Creative Entrepreneurs Made 15 Million in Online Sales Using ZazzleEpisode 1 - Today, in episode 1 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk to you about how we got started on Zazzle, and how we went from making a little bit of money to each of us owning our own million-dollar businesses on Zazzle. Some key points we discuss include: Elke’s story and how she started her business on Zazzle and what her motivation was. Jen shares her story about how she got involved with Zazzle and grew her business while attending University and working a part-time job.
2020-09-0838 min