We will continue offering free Meet-Ups to our members, but will increase the number of events, the content, the formats, and flex our locations a bit.
Additionally, we will be offering more in-depth paid workshops later in the year… more info on that later.
This year we will be organizing all of our content and events around a THEME related to growing successful maker businesses here in Arizona.
At the end of the day, whether you are looking to just pay it forward to support your hobby or art , or add a solid second income to your household , or even to make it BIG - I think its fair to admit that we are all in this Collective because we want to generate some revenue - money - income - IN.THE.BANK.
So, that's the focus this year: Generating Revenue as a Maker
And we've organized it around the core revenue channels, for your Brand.
Branding: Bringing your Product to Life
January Defining your Brand Strategy
February Developing Your Image
March Product Photography
Generating Revenue: Markets & Shows
April Working a Show: Best Practices
May Building a Great Booth
June Local Arizona Markets & Shows
Generating Revenue: E-Commerce
July Building your Website
August SEO
September Social Media Marketing
Generating Revenue: Wholesale
October Wholesale: Is it Right for You?
November Wholesale: Tips & Best Practices
December Local Arizona Stockists & Galleries
Get your calendar out! And let's get some of these events booked now!
Each month has 3 separate events using different formats, and in different locations. Too much to list here, so you'll want to go to our Meet-Up Events Page.
Oh, and did you read the bit about how we are offering More Events. More Locations. More Content. ? If not, here is the story behind that.
Many of you may not know this - but this is a TON of work to put together all this content and events. It's worth it - that's why we do it. But if you have time, or the desire to get more involved in even a small way, please just holler at me. :D
I am sending my warmest wishes to you for a happy and peaceful holiday and New Year. Be sure to enjoy the beauty in the little things in life. See you on the other side!
