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What are Your Words for 2023?

by Michelle Plucinsky
For instance, a customer reached out this week wanting to take the private class for herself and friends.  After she got done saying our products were “silly, ugly,” and “nothing she’d ever put in her home” she continued to tell us exactly what ........
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Sticker Mule Hits the Studio Floor!

Sticker Mule Hits the Studio Floor!

by Michelle Plucinsky
The box came unexpected and since no one knew what was inside, it sat on the shelf for a few days.  It was a small box, with a few things rolling a...
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2 Dimes Giveback

2 Dimes Giveback

by Michelle Plucinsky
There was a time when people kept 2 dimes in their pockets in case they ever needed to make an emergency phone call.  Sounds strange these days, do...
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Finding Joy in Change

Finding Joy in Change

by Michelle Plucinsky

Watching our shows every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm on Facebook, with products being made, gives people added relief to a crazy life.  So we are very thrilled that we are able to continue our shows on Facebook, even if customers are not with us physically in the studio, the FB platform has allowed us to keep the dialog alive!  It’s been very exciting!

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The sometimes lonely path of the independant small business owner

What Keeps Me Awake at Night

by Michelle Plucinsky

For me, one of the things I notice that there is always a daily growth opportunity should I choose to take it.  As the owner you don’t what the day brings, but whatever it does, it’s yours to deal with.  Perhaps the toilet will break, the class will need to be cancelled due to bad weather, or the color we need for a specific job is sold out.  This wasn’t on today’s agenda, now what?  Game on! An opportunity for new growth!!

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