Faire Wholesale - my honest thoughts after 3 years

Love this video, especially the back half (TED talk)

It sounds like the human-generated accounts you've built provide value to you beyond the money. The notion that the nature or character of your business relationships matters is compelling. Part of the dream of running a creative small business is a response to the alienation that's almost universal in corporate life. If so, then perhaps making human connections with your vendors and end customers is part of the point of the business. Further, insofar as art is a coming together, a communication, and an expression, personal interactions and relationships are at the core of your endeavor.

Money is necessary but not sufficient. I'm sure you could make more money in a corporate environment, but in choosing this path you've asserted that what you do, who you do it for, and how you fill your days has significance and value beyond the bottom line.

I agree with importance of human connection. There are so many businesses out there doing the same thing and the only thing that separates "your business" from thier is customer service, its all about relationship building and community period!

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I attempted to register as a vendor on Faire, and despite meeting all the platform's requirements, my application was declined. Could you assist me with onboarding onto Faire?

I submitted a Vendor registration application on the Faire platform, but they rejected it outright without providing any reasons.

I loved your focus on human relationships with clients, something which is way too often overlooked in the conversation. Your honest and realistic approach is so refreshing, thank you for what you do!

Hello , I have a lot of big brand name greeting cards that I want to sell online but don’t want to spend 4-5 dollars to send a card with tracking. What is the best place to list cards for sale and best method to ship with tracking yet inexpensive.

Only watched two of your videos but can tell you're exactly what I have been looking for to diversify my family business through digital media. Really fantastic videos and you are very knowledgeable and articulate.👏

Do you use the video feature in the product section? If so, what kind of videos do you find or most helpful to post? Lifestyle products i.e. showing the product being used or product videos that show the box, instructions and or product tags ?

Not on topic, but thank you so much for your watercolor dragon video. Just started watercoloring today and I nailed it. It was a great confidence boost for me. I'm not new to art. Always wanted to try watercolor. It always called to me whenever I saw it. But never tried because the idea of trying a new medium that I wasn't familiar with was ..honestly scary to me. Glad I tried today. Glad I found your video. Subscribed, and hoping you find time in your busy days to do others videos like that one. I whole heart wish you the best with your lovely art. Thank you for being a great inspiration for me. With abundant love.

That’s so interesting and true to hear about your view on human experience vs user experience. What are your thoughts or experience in paying reps to help you find retailers to sell your products wholesale vs finding retailers yourself? I am curious about wholesale and love how you articulate everything so well in your videos!

Thanks for all you do for the community!

Could you make a video on how you marketed your website?