🖥️ Virtual Pop-Up Shops: Your Black Friday Secret Weapon


Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to level up your handmade business with a virtual pop-up shop! 🎉

Whether you're launching a new product line, offering limited-time bundles, or clearing out seasonal inventory, a virtual pop-up shop allows you to:

✅ Reach customers far beyond your local area
✅ Create a sense of urgency with exclusive, time-limited offers
✅ Interact with your audience in a fun, engaging way

👉 Click here to read my full guide on how to create a virtual pop-up shop.

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to:

✨ Define your goals and set up a theme

✨ Choose the right platform for your shop

✨ Curate products your customers will love

✨ Promote your event to build excitement

✨ Make it interactive and memorable

This is a golden opportunity to boost your sales during the busiest shopping season of the year—all from the comfort of your home. 🌟

Don’t let the holiday rush pass you by! With just a little planning, your virtual pop-up shop could be the game-changer your business needs this season.


Let’s make this holiday season your most successful yet! 🎄


Here's what's going on this month for Marketing School for Makers members!

💻 PC Call

All Marketing School for Makers members

Our live Perfect Customer (PC) Call will take place via Zoom on Monday November 17 at 11:30am ET

👯‍♀️ 1:1 Calls with Lucy

Marketing Masters members exclusive

Our monthly live 1:1 coaching calls with Lucy will take place via Zoom on Tuesday November 25 starting at 10:30am EDT

Seasonal tip:

Make sure you take note of USPS shipping deadlines! Add enough time for you to package and process your orders in time for them to arrive before the holiday.


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