# Beyond Etsy with Megan Auman Canonical URL: ## Overview Etsy® can be a great place for makers to get started. Once you have established a product line and begun to secure consistent sales, however, it may be time to grow your business elsewhere. If you think this time has come for you, join Megan Auman for Beyond Etsy. If you are ready to develop an independent brand, manage your own sales, and build ongoing customer relationships, it’s time to make the leap to your own domain and branded platform. In this class, you’ll learn: - How to know when the time is right - Criteria for choosing the right platform - Creative customer retention that doesn’t violate Etsy’s rules - Techniques for traffic redirection and new customer acquisition - Megan will offer tips on managing both your Etsy shop and new online shop while you are in transition. She’ll also help you decide when to officially close your Etsy shop entirely, if at all. If you are ready to make the leap to your own domain and branded sales platform, join veteran jewelry-maker and business pro, Megan Auman for Beyond Etsy. ## Instructors ### Megan Auman Megan Auman is a designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for great design and sustainable business. Her eponymous jewelry line is sold in stores across the US and online. Her designs have been featured in Design Sponge, Better Homes and Gardens, Cooking Light, and more. In 2009, Megan founded Designing an MBA to help designers and makers develop their business skills. Since then, she has created a number of successful e-courses, including Marketing for Makers, Wholesale Academy, and Do/Teach. She is a frequent speaker on pricing, wholesale, and business thinking for creatives. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $29