tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post9023661230421792563..comments2023-09-23T04:48:52.252-07:00Comments on ASPEN SUMMIT: Love Your Business: Guest Post #5aspen summithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11412007733375879587noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-43648343089327439372012-02-18T10:47:42.595-08:002012-02-18T10:47:42.595-08:00Melissa, this was wonderful! I've been pretty ...Melissa, this was wonderful! I've been pretty bummed so far with my business, but you inspire me to keep doing it for fun.<br />Thanks!<br /><3 KileyLet It Be Rawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833786830415515761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-1778679100639480032012-02-18T08:59:41.764-08:002012-02-18T08:59:41.764-08:00Melissa, this was amazing! There's so much gre...Melissa, this was amazing! There's so much great advice here, and it's really inspiring to hear all of it from a small business owner who has navigated some super duper market changes. I have no doubt that your company will be around for a long time!Paige @ Little Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978050087934003216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-74693816545111371742012-02-18T08:32:11.074-08:002012-02-18T08:32:11.074-08:00Hi Melissa, I am a new reader to your blog and I&#...Hi Melissa, I am a new reader to your blog and I'm loving it! I'm glad you invited me over here to Just Lovely Things which I will now follow too. I started a handcrafted jewelry business in the mid 1990’s. I am still blown away over all the changes in the handmade industry since then. I’m still in business today and I’ve had to change and overcome a lot to still be here. Your post is excellent I really appreciate your honesty, thoughts and great advice. I will be sharing this with my friends in business! <br /><br />ChrissyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278557171333782330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-78644291132316680362012-02-17T18:43:54.454-08:002012-02-17T18:43:54.454-08:00WOW - that is an amazing and sad story Melissa. My...WOW - that is an amazing and sad story Melissa. My family always laughs because I am constantly changing and moving on to something new or a mix of something I am already doing + something new. I try to explain that I have to keep things fresh because the market is so competitive and money is tight for buyers. <br /><br />I also know first hand when an investment has been made that wasn't a good one and when it is time to let go. Or on flip-side, when the investment was good but I am having a terrible time making whatever it was I started on - let go.<br /><br />Great article - congratulations on your huge success. Regardless of the outcome - you did something hardly anyone can do.<br /><br />Brandikeepingitindiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267121616459135807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-29957958328032973672012-02-17T13:48:23.937-08:002012-02-17T13:48:23.937-08:00Fantastic post. Your resilience is inspiring.Fantastic post. Your resilience is inspiring.pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-30086021562758871482012-02-17T08:11:36.454-08:002012-02-17T08:11:36.454-08:00Fantastic post--being adaptable is hard, but so im...Fantastic post--being adaptable is hard, but so important!erin e flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314443901909461831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-14438803396790230862012-02-17T07:05:35.996-08:002012-02-17T07:05:35.996-08:00my goodness melissa, i had no idea all the things ...my goodness melissa, i had no idea all the things you've gone through, & survived. rising like a phoenix from the ashes. :)Teddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967940035596403932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-59092148738320000872012-02-16T19:54:44.795-08:002012-02-16T19:54:44.795-08:00Wow! I am glad I read this post, I have been getti...Wow! I am glad I read this post, I have been getting out of kind of a slump with my business and I have needed some encouragement with moving forward. I think this is the push I needed. Thank you!Shepherd's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920289009575101397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-29099497356324209482012-02-16T19:40:47.656-08:002012-02-16T19:40:47.656-08:00i really like what you said about embracing our mi...i really like what you said about embracing our mistakes and what you shared about making something successful out of what you. thought were wrong choices. it makes me feel hopeful for the new business i am trying to start, thank you. im bookmarking this article.karanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-34879536009095730002012-02-16T16:33:16.883-08:002012-02-16T16:33:16.883-08:00This post is so inspiring! I hope I can open up my...This post is so inspiring! I hope I can open up my own business someday :)<br />xo Heather<br />http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/Heather Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566064900041129287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-31785493316113659362012-02-16T15:43:28.713-08:002012-02-16T15:43:28.713-08:00Thank you again Heather for inviting me to share m...Thank you again Heather for inviting me to share my story and tips here, and big thanks to you guys for your awesome comments! I'm so glad you like my tips and hope they can help prevent you from having to deal with things the hard way (like I did!) if you're presented with a similar situation! <br /><br />xo,<br />melissaMelissa at bubbyandbean.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-48895894142135207992012-02-16T15:26:00.691-08:002012-02-16T15:26:00.691-08:00Amazing story, and fantastic advice. Thank you :)Amazing story, and fantastic advice. Thank you :)ElleSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-80919612342256653882012-02-16T12:20:55.977-08:002012-02-16T12:20:55.977-08:00This is a fabulous post, so inspiring and real. Yo...This is a fabulous post, so inspiring and real. Your tips are just perfect and it's also kind of relieving to know that even the 'greatest' struggle...:D Thanks!Lish @ Imprintalishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879164396898850881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-55284470885374719482012-02-16T11:42:54.911-08:002012-02-16T11:42:54.911-08:00wow. this is powerful and your tips are serious so...wow. this is powerful and your tips are serious soul searchers and inspirational. ive felt this way in many aspects of my business and creativity. thank you for sharing.Redheaded Daybookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156552750563624051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-72639049661752945532012-02-16T10:26:45.825-08:002012-02-16T10:26:45.825-08:00Melissa your story is incredible! It's amazing...Melissa your story is incredible! It's amazing the directions life can take you even when you think you have it mapped out. Thank you for sharing!Marilynhttp://pulpsushi.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014049080262795671.post-88711746914644820082012-02-16T10:16:53.626-08:002012-02-16T10:16:53.626-08:00This is so inspiring and helpful!!! Reading your ...This is so inspiring and helpful!!! Reading your story made me feel like I'm not alone in my business challenges and the tips are so great and useful!! I appreciate this and also thank you for introducing me to this great new blog through your twitter!!Ginahttp://www.ginapincushion.comnoreply@blogger.com