xoxo, jess

Why "big breaks" are not the silver bullet your business needs

Chat With a Card Maker: Friendly Fire Paper

This week I’m talking to Denise & Mariana of Friendly Fire Paper. Friendly Fire Paper is an award-winning sister-owned letterpress stationery studio established in 2016. Their products are designed, packaged, and shipped from their Connecticut studio. I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a card maker (CARDMAKERS) to you this week, so without further ado, welcome Denise & Mariana! https://friendlyfirepaper.com/ https://www.instagram.com/friendlyfirepaper

My Monday Morning Routine - Setting Up For Success

Sharing the list of tasks I do to start each week organized and on track!

Setting Non-Revenue Goals For Your Business

This week, I’m talking about how getting specific with your KPIs and goals, and focusing on non-revenue goals can help support and grow your success! Of course having sales and revenue goals is great, and the feeling of meeting and exceeding those goals is amazing. BUT, having other goals can help you identify and solve challenges with your business and take you to that next level!  

Setting Non-Revenue Goals For Your Business

This week, I’m talking about how getting specific with your KPIs and goals, and focusing on non-revenue goals can help support and grow your success! Of course having sales and revenue goals is great, and the feeling of meeting and exceeding those goals is amazing. BUT, having other goals can help you identify and solve challenges with your business and take you to that next level!  

Chat With a Card Maker: Kiki Gunn

This week I’m talking to Kristy Gunn. She is a graphic designer originally from the UK now living in beautiful rural France. She specializes in design for greeting cards and art prints. Her shop, Kiki Gunn, has a  very unique design style and loves to create pieces that are bold and a little cute, sexy and fun. I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a cardmaker to you this week, so without further ado, welcome Kristy! www.mykiki.net www.instagram.com/shop...

5 Things I Wish I Had Known (Before Starting My Greeting Card Business)

This week, I am reflecting on my entrepreneurial journey over the three years, and sharing with you five things I wish I had known before I started my business. Join in as we talk about thinking like a CEO from the start, tracking your sales, being empowered to make your own choices, and more! 

Chat With a Card Maker: Lindsey and Mike Smith of Black Tabby Studio

This week I’m talking to Lindsey and Mike Smith of Black Tabby Studio which is a family-owned company, founded by Mike and Lindsey, who use their combined talents to offer an ever-growing selection of high-quality greeting cards, thank you cards, and more! They’ve been in business for 10 years now and sell their products across a variety of platforms and I have so many questions for Mike and Lindsey! Listen to us chat about being in a partnership in business and in life, sticking to your sty...

Chat With a Card Maker: Carley Hussain of Parcel Island

This week I’m talking to Carley Hussain of Parcel Island. Parcel Island is a stationery and lifestyle boutique based in Philadelphia. Carley has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and almost a decade of experience in the print and design field. Her designs are contemporary, bright, and hilarious, and I can’t wait for you to meet the woman behind it all. Parcel Island website Parcel Island Instagram Parcel Island Etsy The Card Maker Business Course and the Card Maker Mastermi...

BONUS EPISODE! The Course in on Sale this week...let's talk about it!

Chatting all things Card Maker Business Course! What is it? What's included? Is it a good fit for you? How do you join? I'm sharing my Instagram live from today to answer all your questions. Want to invest in yourself and your business today? Access the Early Bird Pricing HERE! Listen to yesterday's episode for all things Mastermind!

BONUS EPISODE! The Mastermind in on Sale this week...let's talk about it!

Chatting all things Card Maker Mastermind! What is it? What's included? Is it a good fit for you? How do you join? I'm sharing my Instagram live from today to answer all your questions. Want to dive in and join CMM today? Access the Early Bird Pricing HERE! Tune back in tomorrow to chat all things Card Maker Business Course.

Q&A with Jess, your questions answered! Part 2

Welcome back for Part 2! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you go and listen to last week's episode. This week, I am talking about more commonly asked questions that I have received from all of you on Instagram. We are talking all about your minimum viable product (MVP) and keeping costs low at the beginning, communicating with your spouse or partner about your business, home printing vs. outsourcing, and more! Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or gr...

Q&A with Jess, your questions answered! Part 1

You asked, I'm answering! This week, I am responding to questions that I have received from all of you on Instagram. We are talking about selling on Etsy, sourcing supplies, setting and crushing goals, and more! I can't wait for you to tune in and make sure you check back in for Part 2!  Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or grow your greeting card business on my website www.fivedotpost.com. Love what you're listening to? I would love your five-star review! xoxo, j...

Chat With a Card Maker: Janie Velencia of The Card Bureau

This week I’m talking to Janie Velencia, founder of The Card Bureau. The Card Bureau is a design company focused on greeting cards and novelty gifts founded in 2016 in Washington DC. They sell greeting cards and gift items that are inspired by politics, feminism, and current events in over 700 stores across the country! I am so excited to dive into this conversation and bring another chat with a card maker to you this week, so don't forget to give it a listen!  Check out The Card Bureau on ...

Chat With a Card Maker: Jessica Whittle of Jess a Little Creative

This week I'm talking to Jessica Whittle of Jess a Little Creative. @jessalittlecreative is a one-woman business based in the Cotswolds in the UK. Her business began from a combined love of patterns and sending greeting cards. She has a really unique style, and I'm so excited to bring you another chat with a card maker on this week's episode! Jess a Little Creative Instagram, Etsy Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start or grow your greeting card business on my website w...

Chat With a Card Maker: Angela of Angel + Hare

This week I’m talking to Angela of Angel + Hare. Angel + Hare is based in Vancouver, Canada, where she creates and prints her cards directly from her gorgeous office (which has the dreamiest view by the way, which I have frequently swooned over on Instagram)! I absolutely love their sweet and soft style, I am so excited to bring another chat with a card maker to you on today's podcast episode. Angel + Hare Instagram, Etsy, Plastic-free sleeves recommended by Angel + Hare Learn more about a...

Chat With a Card Maker: Ruth Tullis of XOXO Designs by Ruth

This week I’m talking to Ruth Tullis of XOXO Designs by Ruth. Ruth is based in the UK and her bright and cheery products span from greeting cards to motivational prints, enamel pins and patches, and patterned stationery. She has a unique style that always brings a smile to my face and I am thrilled for you to get to know her and learn all about her business journey on the podcast today! XOXO Designs by Ruth Instagram, Website, Etsy Learn more about all of the resources I have to help start...

Owner of Occasionalish shares how she built her business from the ground up

This week I’m talking to Candy of Occasionalish. Occasionalish is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a gorgeous product line that focuses on stationery and small accessory items such as greeting cards, note pads, enamel pins, and keychains. I absolutely love their style and designs and I am so excited to bring another chat with a carmaker to you this week. Check out Candy and her gorgeous work on her website and on Instagram! Learn more about all of the resources I have to help s...

Aligned Planning and Goal Casting for an Up-Leveled 2021 (sharing my top 10 "needle-movers of the year!")

Giving you a glimpse into the work we've been doing inside the Card Maker Mastermind, and talking all things mindest, goal setting, manifestation, year mapping, and more! This is the LAST episode of 2020- thank you for an incredible first season of xoxo, jess! Want to jump-start your business in the new year? JOIN US INSIDE CMM! $20/month, cancel anytime. Access to every post, video, and conversation we've had the moment you join! https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/the-card-maker-mastermind

What is it like to start a greeting card business? With Jessica of The Crafted Goat

Today I'm speaking with Jessica of The Crafted Goat! She opened her shop last year and has been growing ever since. She is a member of the Card Maker Mastermind and has so much valuable insight and wisdom to share about what it's really like to start and run a greeting card shop. This was an Instagram Live interview, so the sound may be a little different than normal, but the info is SO GOOD! Thank you Jess! My course, Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home, relaunches TODAY! Sign...

Why greeting cards can be your gateway into entrepreneurship

The 7 Cards in 7 Days Design Challenge starts TODAY on Instagram! Join us and jump start your soon-to-be shop! Learn more about my signature course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" which relaunches NEXT WEDNESDAY, November 18th. 

Tanya Crooks of Big House Cards

This week I’m talking to Tanya Crooks of Big House Cards. She is a new greeting card seller who has a special niche and story. She and I first connected over Instagram and she is now a member of the Card Maker Mastermind. It has been so much fun to see the growth and wins Tanya has had over the past few months, and I couldn’t wait to bring her on the podcast to share her journey with you all. Connect with Tanya and Big House Cards! @bighousecardco www.bighousecards.com

3 Steps to Take Your Cards From Hobby to Pro

This week we're talking ACTION and how you can take your greeting cards from hobby to business with ease.  Step by step + more info on my new FREE VIDEO training. FREE video training available HERE Instagram @fivedotpost

The 80/20 Rule and why you should flip in your business

Sharing what major decisions I made in my business after applying the 80/20 Rule. Join the Card Maker Mastermind HERE! Get in the conversation over on Instagram HERE!

Keeping Your Business Afloat During a Crisis

We had an unexpected medical emergency in September, and I am sharing how I navigated personally and professionally and kept my business afloat throughout. Join the Card Maker Mastermind HERE! Get in the conversation over on Instagram HERE! My Later Referral Link: https://later.com/r/jmaywalk-babb05

BONUS EPISODE! The Card Maker Mastermind is HERE

Sharing all about the Card Maker Mastermind which is OPEN! Join before September 1st for 20% off as an inaugural member HERE.

The BIG investment I made, and a new space for greeting card makers...

I've made a lot of changes in my business this year. I came up with this list of things in the last month or so that I've changed in my business that I'm absolutely loving. Here are five changes that I made that you can consider implementing in your own business! Get the Printer and Paper Guide for $10 HERE! Get in the conversation over on Instagram HERE

5 Changes I Made in My Greeting Card Business

I've made a lot of changes in my business this year. I came up with this list of things in the last month or so that I've changed in my business that I'm absolutely loving. Here are five changes that I made that you can consider implementing in your own business! My 7 Day Massive Mindset Makeover course! Pre-register for $37 HERE Get the Printer and Paper Guide for $10 HERE! Get in the conversation over on Instagram HERE

Entrepreneurship as a magnifying glass of your strengths and weaknesses

I've learned that to grow my business, I have to grow personally. For my business to be organized, I have to be organized in my personal life. To reach big goals in my business, I have to remove limiting beliefs. Entrepreneurship can be used as a magnifying glass to see our personal strengths and weaknesses more clearly, and I want to use that to my advantage to grow in both areas. Get the Printer and Paper Guide for $10 HERE! My 7 Day Massive Mindset Makeover course! Pre-register for $37...

KPI's, Manifesting, and what to look out for!

Breaking down the Key Performance Indicators I track in my business, how manifesting has taken shape in my business, and more! Take a listen!   Find of the week: My FREE 10 Day Business Boosting Challenge! Want to learn more about my online course? Find out what past students have to say! https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/ IG: @fivedotpost

Limiting Beliefs and Only Keeping What You Love

In today's episode, I'm discussing how limiting beliefs can keep our businesses from growing forward, and how you can "borrow" beliefs until they become your own. Want to learn more about my online course? Find out what past students have to say! https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/ IG: @fivedotpost

How I Analyze Q2 to Maximize Q3

Your business is not too small to think this way! I'm breaking down how I end a month/quarter and plan for the next one. There are so many ideas in this episode for you to pick and choose from. Take a listen! Find of the week: Ratuken...I am telling y'all! This is something you need in your life. Use my referral link for $10 just for signing up! LINK: https://www.rakuten.com/r/JMAYWA2?eeid=28187 Want to learn more about my online course? Find out what past students have to say! https://ww...

Talking with new Etsy Shop owner, Marissa Evans, of Lady and Market Co.

Today I'm speaking with Etsy shop owner, Marissa Evans, of Lady and Market Co. We discuss her design process, the strategies she uses to use Etsy's tools to her advantage, and how having big goals is the key to growth. You can find her beautiful floral watercolor greeting cards in her Etsy shop HERE and on Instagram HERE. For daily tips and inspiration follow me on Instagram @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.five...

Talking with new Etsy Shop owner, Marissa Evans, of Lady and Market Co.

Today I'm speaking with Etsy shop owner, Marissa Evans, of Lady and Market Co. We discuss her design process, the strategies she uses to use Etsy's tools to her advantage, and how having big goals is the key to growth. You can find her beautiful floral watercolor greeting cards in her Etsy shop HERE and on Instagram HERE. For daily tips and inspiration follow me on Instagram @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.five...

Habits: from flake to focused

I was not a person who could stick to things, even six months ago. I had big goals and ideas and found myself flaking out on my commitments again and again. This year, I finally cracked the code for myself, and in today's episode, I'm sharing why habits are something I no longer have drama around. Find of the Week: Atomic Habits by James Clear For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: htt...

Separating Work Time From Personal Time

Following up with my experience outsourcing my printing, renovating my office setup, new Etsy shipping options, and more! For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Outsourced printing, Pinterest strategy, and holiday sales!

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost   Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Talking Business Growing Pains (and why they are awesome!)

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost   Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Using the Off-Season to Grow Your Business

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost   Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

From unemployed, no business background, no art skills...to greeting card business!

How I went from a musical theatre actor to a greeting card business owner. For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my online course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Living Your Best Life As Your Future Self

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my online course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Setting Big Revenue Goals and Making Them a Reality

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my online course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Pivoting and Getting Creative during COVID-19 (+ my upcoming course sale!)

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my online course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Recapping the 10 Day Business Boosting Challenge: Pt. 2!

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Recapping the 10 Day Business Boosting Challenge: Pt. 1!

Love what you're listening to? Find daily tips, tricks, and inspiration! @fivedotpost Learn more about my online course: "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" enrolling now: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Elizabeth Beck, Owner of BeckonJoy on Etsy

A top Etsy seller for over 7 years shares what she has learned and where she wants to go next! For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Noelle Hume, Owner of Drawing A Blank Cards

A greeting card maker shares her top tips for standing out. For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/ Noelle's Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/drawingablankcards Noelle's Instagram: www.instagram.com/drawingablankcards 

Why I Never Put My Etsy Shop on "Vacation Mode"

Keeping momentum while you recharge. For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Preventing Burnout When Your Passion is Your Business

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/

Daily Delivery: Preparing for this year's holiday seasons

For daily tips and inspiration follow me at: @fivedotpost Learn more about my course "Start Your Own Greeting Card Business From Home" here: https://www.fivedotpostcourses.com/