2014 Brings Exciting Changes For Market My Shop

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” 
― Winston Churchill

I have always been a fan and advocate of not changing something that isn't broken. I have also been a STRONG advocate of branding. It is usually taboo to change  any major branding in the middle of the game. However, I have decided to take an exception to that rule. So, Market My Shop is about to undergo a complete change- including the name! Here, let me explain...

There has become a stigma surrounding 'marketing' on the Internet. Many people now associate any business name containing 'Market' or 'Marketing' with scams for get rich quick schemes and other not-so-legit business practices. As you all very well know, that is NOT something that I would want to be associated with. Therefor, I am going to be changing the name of this little company and start branding anew!

There is a huge benefit for you, my loyal readers. You will get to see first hand how some of my marketing practices work. As I begin from the ground and start to build this new persona you'll be right there with me. I hope that all of you will benefit from seeing it all first hand.

I will be talking more about this in the next few days so keep an eye out!

2013 Year In Review And Changes Planned For 2014

First off let me say that I hope all of you have had a happy and prosperous Holiday Season. With the coming of the new year, I hope that all of you will have an even better 2014!

My 2013 was the best year ever. Though my shops did not show the growth that I had projected my personal life experienced huge growth! Here are some of the highlights:

We decided on a 0 for our wedding cake topper. Each Year we will add candles.

On December 14th, 2013 I got married to the woman of my dreams. I won't bore you with all the details or anything but I will say the wedding was perfection. I am quite possibly the luckiest, happiest man on the planet. In addition to gaining a wonderful wife, I also gained a wonderful 7 year old son. My life is wonderfully complete now.

Me and my new son, Nathaniel

Me and my new wife, Cinnamon

I made a major move to my new 'Forever Home' with my new wife and son. I got a new building for my art and jewelry studio. It is much larger than my 'third bedroom' studio in my old house and I am very excited to get it all set up.

My new 12 x 30 Studio

I have some announcements coming later this week that will let you know what I have planned for 2014 for business! I am ready to help grow your business and make some positive marks on the new year!

How was your 2013? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Happy Birthday To Me

Today is my birthday. There will be a lot of candles on the cake. Too many to count and far too many to share! Every year I get my mother a gift on my birthday because I know I was a chore to raise! I do not celebrate my birthday too much beyond that other than taking a day off to not do too much. So, today I will try and not work too hard.

See you all next week!