My wallet hurts today! So I've been struggling with keeping up with my workload, And there's an awesome new service called Merch Ready. Which lets you buy T-shirt designs, Not only are the designs made for you, But the keywords and bullet points are written for you as well! The designs look amazing!
This gives me an opportunity to "buy " a few days off making shirts.
With the program, I'm in Merch by Amazon. They offer me personally 20 slots a day, And If I don't use them, I lose them. I am currently in the 1,000 tier.
My wallet hurts today because of I went crazy. Merch ready is like a Website on Black Friday everytime they upload designs because they are bought so freaking fast.
For the last few weeks, I was only able to get a couple of designs. But this week I scored big. Every week I about have a damn heart attack snatching everything into my cart and quickly checking out.
This week I scored 112 designs! # I got 3 Bulk Packs and About seven singles.
I loved all the designs I got.
Now I have to go through the tedious process of uploading.
I Spent Over $1,000
On designs just today!
So it's a bit concerning because my shirt business is still not making much.
But I Don't care
Sure, I could have bought a mini vacation with the 1,000. Bought me a cute purse or high-end make-up.
But five years down the line, What the hell does that do for me?
The purse would probably be worn out from use; It would have holes, The makeup would probably be gone. Or Almost gone.
What do the shirts do for me?
The licensing involve giving me 100% of the rights. I own the designs! They are mine; I can edit them to make more designs (I usually do that to give myself a bigger bang for my buck) I can use the designs on TONS OF DIFFERENT PRODUCTS! Shirts, Mugs, Blankets you name it!
On a variety of different websites!!!
So yeah, I spent 1,000 today.
But I bought 112 New assets. Those assets may generate me 1,000 each overtime, Who knows!
Invest in yourself!
There's nothing wrong with buying nice things for you to enjoy! I spoil myself with new makeup, I don't buy the 1.00 makeup, But my foundation I wear costs 7.00 and I have a 4.00 Mascara I've had for a few years. I bought my cute purse used for 15.00, and it's a 60.00 Vera Bradley bag.
It's kind of funny, Because when it comes to buying myself stuff, I still go for nice things, But less pricey as well!
But when it comes to my business I am happy to invest, Or with my knowledge, Or health. I'll splurge.
Before you buy something, Think about how it will change your life. Sometimes we don't need those fancy shoes and such. Go for quality over quantity.
Try to collect more "assets" in your life!!
Those 100 shirts would have taken me hours to make. I used a resource that I can replace; Money. And got something irreplaceable: MORE TIME!
You've got guts, woman! :D
But no risk, no reward. So I think you made a good investment in your business. Time for you to issue a token for your business on BitShares so we can invest in you! :-)
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Heheh! Exactly! I have to take riskssss. Even though it's scary sometimes.
Bitshares! I need to look into that ! Hehe :)
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BitShares was created by Dan before he created Steemit. It's coin was worth half a cent last summer and it recently over 50 cents, so its doing very well. They have the ability to create UIAs which is User Issued Assets, which are coins that trade on their market like any other coin, and can be used to raise money for a business. @virtualgrowth has helped some people make UIAs.
Or you could go the standard way and issue stock shares in your company if you have created a corporation. I think you may have written that you had? An S-corporation shields your personal assets from any lawsuits or debts your business may incur (in some cases) and lets you issue a limited number of shares to raise money for your business.
If you ever sell shares or UIA tokens, let me know! I'll probably invest! :-)
P.S. I am not a lawyer or an accountant, so this is not professional advice!; but I do have an S-corp for many years!
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Wow thanks for this! I think this is far ahead than I'm ready for at the moment! But it's very helpful advice. I didn't think of this! Thank you so much ehhe.
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I would buy a @kalyinart UIA, I think. You hustle and persist. That counts for so much. You've proved yourself here on Steemit!
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WOW! Thank you so much :) I appreciate that! I definetly would keep working my butt off. And learn everything I Can to grow more and more.
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You're welcome. I'm sure you will let us all know if you go that route!
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You are so right
investing in yourself is always the best :-)
where we actually can see all of your design?
upvoted :-)
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Thank you so much :) Hehe I'm still getting a website set up! I'll be posting later on so you can see more hehe.
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Are you doing it by yourself or do you have a friend doing it?
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Totally agree with you, you have to enjoy your money every now and then, otherwise why make it? Right?! Being a step dad of two daughters, I know all about expensive makeup 😬 but I'm also teaching them to use quality tools as often as possible, so guess I'm the one to blame for $$$ makeup!
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Invest in yourself is something I have been advising people to do for years.
1.) Pay your bills
2.) Pay yourself "savings, investments"
3.) Pay for your life
4.) Pay for your lifestyle
You have the right priorities, and I wish you the most success @kaylinart
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You want a life of abundance you gotta live like you already have one! Invest in yourself and your passions allllll day!
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Yes!!! Heheh
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Great quote
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Thank you hehe.
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I was about comment the same thing!
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Oh sorry hahaha, I guess we think the same.... just that I'm faster :p.
I liked the whole idea of the article, but that phrase really left me thinking. Cheers @varna!
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Oh please don't be sorry @angelgarz.. :)
Yes that phrase is gold @kaylinart.. It is pretty common and extremely easy to spend on our pleasures of life for that instant gratification. What really deserves the accolades is the perseverance and wait and investment on the more meaningful things such as time which will prove invaluable in the long run.
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Your photos are beautiful. It's nice to have fun from time to time.
I have been trying for years to create a business but it is not always easy even with talent.
Contact and business sense is essential these days.
I hope I can do it someday.
Best for you.
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Thanks! I wish they were mine, But they are stock photos LOL.
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Ok - we need to talk! I'm a t-shirt designer on Merch also. It's been an awesome revenue stream. I need to go do a Utah Green Jello t-shirt. #random.... LOL
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LMAO that would be hilarious! We do need to talk hehe :) What tier you in hehe?
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2,000 - are you on Merch Success 2.0 group on Amazon?
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Great post @kaylinart !
Excellent tips, I need to invest in myself more!
I just found your page. Keep up the awesome blog posts!
Upvoted and Followed :)
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I feel ya. That's why I'm here. I would eventually like to start my own firearms/ wilderness life business. I just have to get my name out there. I wanted to go on Naked And Afraid but the wife won't have it. Lol. But I wish you the best of luck. 😀
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Wow Firearms/Wildeneress? That sounds extremely amazing! Hehe :) Naked and afraid! I saw that once when I was in Vegas! LOL It's a crazy show LOL
You are very interesing. I wish you luck with your businesss.
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Thank you very much. 😀
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Yes, more time. I like that. I did buy myself something that saves me time. I bought a 13 foot fruit picker. From the ground you can pick fruit off the tree without even getting on the ladder. Well within the reach of the fruit picker that is. Saves me lots of time and a lot safer when picking my fruit trees.
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I believe in you! I've been following you for a while, and you are worth the $1000. Heck you are worth $100000 x1000 more zeros attached to it. I love that you are an artist and perusing your own business. Keep on rocking.
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also resteemed :)
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The beatiful picture.
Where this picture
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Quality over quantity. Definitely. I love the part about your makeup. Mine lasts forever, too, since I only put on a little bit if I'm going somewhere where I might be seen by someone I know, and I only do the whole shebang if I'm going to something really fancy.
I spend the most on concealer. I get this really high quality, all natural concealer that is like freaking magic. It costs $25, but it lasts ages.
Splurge and treat yourself, or you might lose motivation (I know I would), but definitely invest in yourself. It's excellent advice. Not just in your business, but in your health and emotional well-being, too. They are all among your most important assets.
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wow!
Very cool Post.
I really like how you value your resources, and you are clear in your definitions of what's important to you.
I especially like the way you look at your money investments as in the case of the tshirt designs...As Assets. Simply Amazing.
Steem on,
The Dream is Indeed Live,
And...We Got Golden Tickets!
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Investing in yourself, is sending a powerful message to yourself and to the world. Investing in yourself is an example of self-love...
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This post received a 50% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @kaylinart! For more information, click here!
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Thanks
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your post is very good..
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Thanks
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youre welcome ☺
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So true! We so often get distracted by all the shiny objects in the world that we forget to take care of what will be best for our futures. Great job on this post and in investing in yourself!
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"Invest in yourself!" I couldn't agree more with you. That's why I love Steemit. That's exactly what we are doing here...we are circumventing the old system.
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You never cease to amaze with your wise words! I always come away full of encouragement and optimism and THAT is why I love reading your blog :)
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You never cease to amaze with your wise words! I always come away full of encouragement and optimism and THAT is why I love reading your blog :)
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I do not see a down side in investing in yourself. You learn things that you can use for the rest of your life. Keep it up!
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Go big or go home. That is the spirit. Investment in yourself, is in the end best investment that you can make.
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Your investing is great! I am like you, I can buy used and sale stuff for myself and then spend more money for things that will profit me later.
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yes invest in steem power too
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you are doing well
keep it up
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new assets. I hope that your decision to invest in your business results in something great in your future. You have taken a great risk, hopefully you will reap a great reward!
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:D
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Follow your heart.
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yes -- and multiple revenue streams has to be a part of everyones efforts...who knows what lays ahead.
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Llegara tu momento.. Saludos
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@kaylinart i'm in the merch program as well but with the exception of a few designs that I outsource, use an assortment of free services for design. i also heavily research and key in on keywords and competition. I make sure to niche down the phrase so I can get enough traffic but guarantee the number 1 spot with my copy.
We should trade "trade secrets" sometime!
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Great post!
The best investments are ones to better yourself.
Thanks for sharing & steem on :)
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Thank you for your personal insights. Very encouraging.
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very nice photography great work
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very beautiful pic
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