I noticed a cartoon on FB posted from a friend that read “Make America Greta Again.” I laughed and thought a certain someone who lives in a big White House isn’t going to be happy about that.
The cartoon came out of the media coverage of Greta Thunberg’s climate shaming speech to UN leaders. She tore into politicians about their being all talk and no action to help stop climate change. I wasn’t in her audience, but her words provoked a new line of thinking.
It’s my opinion that businesses, not politicians, are more likely to affect real change. One of my skill-sets was helping others grow a handmade business. Why don’t I do something with what I have?
In one moment, I decided to drop what I was working on—hand making my line of pretty things to sell during the holiday gift-buying season. It was the golden time of the year, when sales were peaking. If I missed it, I would have to wait another year to catch the wave.
Instead, I turned to writing a book due out in January 2020 called Start a Creative Recycling Business, 101 Ideas for Making Money from Sustainable Crafts Consumers Crave. I couldn’t wait. One, because I was excited about the project. And two, because too many climate scientists agree we don’t have much time left to make a difference before it will be past the time we can take any action that matters.
You’ve heard Ghandi’s saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Maybe the book will help you be the change you would like to see. And maybe your example will motivate others.
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James Dillehay has more than thirty years experience selling handmade products and helping other artisans. What he has accomplished:
–Written six books on craft business success and the forthcoming: START A CREATIVE RECYCLING SIDE HUSTLE, January, 2020.
–Contributed to three books in the best-selling GUERRILLA MARKETING series sharing insider tips for growing your dream venture starting with few resources.
–Launched a handmade product line that brought in over $136,400 in sales (and counting.)
–Started and ran a crafts gallery near one of America’s top tourist destinations, Santa Fe, NM.
–Marketed more than 200 of my handmade products at highly competitive art and craft fairs, in galleries from New York’s Soho district to the Grand Canyon, and online at Etsy and Amazon.
–Produced and presented crafts business courses for the University of Alaska, The Learning Annex, Sageways, and the Boot Camp Marketing for Artists.
–Coached clients on how to grow their craft business getting publicity on top-tier TV shows including the Today Show, MSNBC, Success Magazine, and others.
–Interviewed in major media including The Wall Street Journal, Family Circle, Working Mothers and top-tier consumer magazines.
–Appeared as a craft business expert on one of HGTV’s most popular series, The Carol Duvall Show.
What real people are saying about James Dillehay…..
“James is by far the most qualified and talented marketer for the craft industry. His knowledge is only outweighed by his honest desire to help people.” – Phoebe Welburn, Vice President, Welburn Gourd Farm, Inc.
“Quite an expert….Very informative. I wish we could keep you for the next three days.” — Carol Duvall, HGTV, The Carol Duvall Show
“Should be viewed as the blueprint for success in the crafts industry.” — The Crafts Report
“James was a guest speaker on our Guerilla Marketing conference call and he blew me away with what he knows about selling.” — Jay Conrad Levinson, best-selling author Guerrilla Marketing
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