Invest in yourself
Spend your time and energy on investing in yourself.  There is no better investment you can make.  It doesn’t just have to be financial investment.  Focus your time on your health, developing your art, focusing on your brand vision, educating yourself, your family and on yourself.  Personal growth ripples into all aspects of your family and work life.    

Be more signal and less noise
Don’t contribute to the negative vibes out there and stop wasting time complaining about others.  Contribute less noise and focus on strengthening your signal.  Learn more about your field, provide positive feedback and share what you’ve learned with others.  Don’t waste your energy virtue signaling to get clout in online nonsense.  Direct your energy into positive actions.

Hold yourself accountable
Sadly, accountability is a rare trait these days and it’s one of the most valuable traits to have.  One of Alchemy’s core values is to be accountable.  Follow through, do what you say and stop blaming others.  Start an accountability group amongst your friends or colleagues if you need a kickstart and motivation.  If you mess up, own it.  If you succeed, own it.  Hold yourself to a higher standard. 

Seek out a mentor (or be one)
Having mentors has had such a huge impact on our business and for me personally.  You’d be surprised how willing someone may be to mentor you.  You have to show up, show respect and value their time.  Reach out to an artist or business you look up to and if you are ready and willing to put in the work, you will find someone willing to share their knowledge.  I’ve had a mentor and mentored other businesses every year for the past 5 years and it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience both learning and sharing knowledge.

 

 

 

 

Latest Stories

View all

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Patches: Chenille, Embroidered & Woven - Alchemy Merch

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Patches: Chenille, Embroidered & Woven

Custom patches are experiencing a cultural moment. Walk into any vintage shop, scroll through social media, or spend time in creative communities and you'll see patches everywhere—on jackets, bags, hats, and as standalone collectibles. What was once primarily associated with...

Read moreabout The Ultimate Guide to Custom Patches: Chenille, Embroidered & Woven

Colorful custom needle minders and stitch markers in various enamel designs for knitting and cross-stitch crafts

Why Custom Needle Minders and Stitch Markers are Crafting Game-Changers

Elevate Your WIP: Why Custom Needle Minders & Stitch Markers are Crafting Game-Changers If you’ve ever lost a needle to the "couch abyss" or lost track of your rows in a complex knitting pattern, you know that the right tools...

Read moreabout Why Custom Needle Minders and Stitch Markers are Crafting Game-Changers

Custom UV Printed Pins for Full Color Artwork: Turning Illustrations into Pins - Alchemy Merch

Custom UV Printed Pins for Full Color Artwork: Turning Illustrations into Pins

That moment was captured in a photograph. That digital creation was born from your imagination. These aren't just images they're pieces of your story, waiting to break free from the screen. With custom UV printed pins, you can perform a...

Read moreabout Custom UV Printed Pins for Full Color Artwork: Turning Illustrations into Pins

Latest Stories

View all

How to Start Selling Merch as an Artist: From Designs to Products - Alchemy Merch

How to Start Selling Merch as an Artist: From Designs to Products

You've built an audience. People love your art, music, comics, or creative work. Now you're wondering: could I be selling merchandise? The answer is almost certainly yes. Merchandise represents an incredible opportunity for artists to deepen relationships with fans, create...

Read moreabout How to Start Selling Merch as an Artist: From Designs to Products

Print-on-Demand vs Custom Manufacturing: Why Quality Matters for Your Merch - Alchemy Merch

Print-on-Demand vs Custom Manufacturing: Why Quality Matters for Your Merch

The decision between print-on-demand and custom manufacturing is one of the first crossroads you'll face as a creator or brand considering merchandise. On the surface, print-on-demand seems like an obvious choice: no minimum orders, no upfront investment, no risk. You...

Read moreabout Print-on-Demand vs Custom Manufacturing: Why Quality Matters for Your Merch

Custom Needle Minders & Stitch Markers: The Untapped Merch Opportunity for Craft Brands - Alchemy Merch

Custom Needle Minders & Stitch Markers: The Untapped Merch Opportunity for Craft Brands

The craft community is having a moment. Whether it's embroidery surging among Gen Z creators, knitting communities thriving across social platforms, or stitching becoming a meditative practice for people seeking digital detox, fiber arts are experiencing a genuine cultural renaissance....

Read moreabout Custom Needle Minders & Stitch Markers: The Untapped Merch Opportunity for Craft Brands