Have you ever thought of owning your own stamp company? Today’s podcast is all about the trials, tribulations and fun behind owning your own company. From deciding to build one from the ground up or purchasing a company that is already established.
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- Do you want to build a business from the ground up or buy one that is already established?
- Established – less work
- Building your own – more work
- Are you going to sell red rubber or photopolymer stamps?
- Manufacturers
- Red Rubber – Crackerbox Palace
- Photopolymer Manufacturer – Craffiti
- Manufacturers
- Are you going to design your own stamps or purchase images from a designer?
- Designers who can design stamps exclusive to YOU
- What is your vision for YOUR stamps?
- What is your target niche market?
- Have a focus and build your company and the name around it.
- Concord & 9th – “Concord & 9th, where creativity meets!”
- The Ton – Effie’s black and gold logo matches her name and brand
- Manufacturing
- Indexed or not indexed
- Pre-packaged or package yourself
- Select press or full plate press
- eCommerce Sites
- When do you get a Design Team?
- Try Guest Designers at the beginning
- Join AFCI
- Go to Creativation
Words of wisdom – “Don’t grow yourself broke.” – Barry Moltz
Other companies referenced during the podcast not listed above:
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