
A New Platform to Sell Your Quilty Product: Whatnot. This platform has the potential to revolutionize business for quilters! I dive in with Carly, General Manager of Arts and Handmade, who shares all about Whatnot and how their platform could be a great place to sell your patterns, fabric, notions and more. As we chat about what Whatnot is, and how it could help your business, your wheels will start to turn and you will become excited about this opportunity! Not only can you sell your products live stream, but you will enhance your business and gain community and form new connections. Their vision and how they do things on Whatnot really exemplifies what I really try to drive home…. a rising tide lifts all boats. This platform could really be a game changer for the quilting industry!
A New Platform to Sell Your Quilty Products: Whatnot
Some of the things that are discussed in this episode are:
- Carly shares who she is and what she does for Whatnot. Whatnot is about 3.5 years old and they are the largest and fastest growing live stream shopping marketplace in North America.
- She shares what types of niches are offered on Whatnot and how the app works.
- We talk about why Whatnot is perfect for quilters. She shares the process for selling on Whatnot and what they are looking for. You don’t HAVE to have a large following to sell on Whatnot. She explains how you can build a following right there within Whatnot.
- Carly talks about live streaming and what it is like. We chat about featured events and how that works, video on demand, tipping, and what sets them apart from other platforms.
- What can you sell on Whatnot? Can you sell courses and pdfs or just physical products?
- We talk about the potential for sellers… it is so much more than a way to sell. It offers community and connection and it does some marketing for you!
- Carly talks about profit margins. Whatnot does earn a competitive commission on what you sell, but you are not charged for your live streams etc. We talk about payment processing and shipping as well.
- What does a live event look like? Also, what equipment is needed? We also talk about the application process and referrals.
- Do you like craft fairs? Whatnot is like a craft booth but where you can have continues contact and updates from your favorite vendors! It is easy to keep tabs on the sellers you love.
- We talk live backdrops, photo and video previews…being able to let your customers see what’s coming up soon! You can go live how ever long you’d like.
- There are notification for the app based on your viewing history and the sellers you follow.
- We talk about putting out compelling content. Carly and I compare Whatnot to other social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Your quilt pattern launches could be amazing on Whatnot…why?
Shownotes
Join Whatnot! When you sign up/open and account through the following link, you will be gifted $10 to spend on the platform anywhere you’d like!
Do you have questions? Want to apply to become a seller on Whatnot? Message Carly and she would be happy to help you.
Find her at @whatnot_handcrafted on Instagram and click on the Linktree for more!
Check it out! I will go LIVE on Whatnot with Liza Taylor on June 7th at 8:00 CST
I hope your mind was blown just as much as mine on this episode! Really…I just can’t wait for you to try Whatnot!
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