the truth about consignment & why i left my retail stores 😮 | small business lessons

hey everyone! 💕✨ about 6 months ago, i began selling my work through consignment at shop makers, as i was excited to explore a new way of growing my small business. since then, i’ve learned a lot about retail partnerships, product placement, sales expectations, and what it actually feels like to have your art in a physical store. in today's video, i’m sharing my experience with consignment, the lessons i learned along the way, and why i ultimately decided to leave my 2 consignment locations. 😮 this video isn't meant to discourage anyone from trying consignment. every artist, maker, and small business is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. my goal is simply to share my experience honestly in the hope that it helps other artists make informed decisions for their own businesses. 😌 if you're considering consignment for your small business or you’ve tried consignment in the past, i’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments. thank you for being here and supporting my journey as i continue to learn, grow, and figure things out along the way! 🥰✨ 💕 new videos every wednesday at 4pm est! 💕 -------------------------------------------------------------------- timestamps ⏱ 0:00 intro 1:29 about my consignment stores 3:57 why i left consignment: reason 1 8:10 why i left consignment: reason 2 9:52 why i left consignment: reason 3 12:33 why i left consignment: reason 4 16:50 overall reflection 20:00 outro -------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ shop online! ✨ online shop: https://www.bunniesprout.com etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bunniesprou... ✨ stay connected with me! ✨ instagram:   / bunniesprout   tiktok:   / bunnie_sprout   facebook:   / bunniesprout   💌 for all business inquiries: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎵 music credit: music from #Uppbeat (free for creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jeff-kaale/new-c... license code: M9VF5YJ5JMJGK7QO #smallartist #consignment #smallbusiness #artistlife #smallbusinessowner