The Value of the IndieMe Academy
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Investing in yourself and your business is crucial because when you grow, your business grows. When you invest in your knowledge, the challenges that would’ve toppled you months ago are overcome more swiftly and more easily. Think back to when you started your small business, the questions, the uncertainty, the fear probably held you back a bit. You simply did not know what the next step was, what needed to be planned, or who to ask for help.
Now that you are considering moving your business into the wholesale industry, you are going to be faced with the same questions. That is when the IndieMe Academy can help.
Investing your time and money in your education is priceless. The right lessons, the right resources, and the right mentors are only a step away at the IndieMe Academy. Our Master Class style lessons will help with your personal and business transformation into the wholesale arena while surrounding you with mentors, resources, and peers to support you at any level of your journey.
The IndieMe Marketplace (formerly Wholesalecrafts.com) was ahead of its time seeing a need decades ago for a wholesale platform that connected north American designers with retail buyers. During that time, the ACRE (American Craft Retail Expo) Show was developed ultimately becoming the premier wholesale trade show for artist and retailers to connect and order. IndieMe sold that show in 2017, focused on creating a new marketplace, a Virtual Expo, while continuing to add many new features to the platform.
The IndieMe staff has years of wholesale experience, and all have worked at the in-person wholesale trade shows as well as the digital platform. They understand what is involved in selling wholesale and know the transition from retail to wholesale can be overwhelming. You probably have some fears about wholesale, “what if I get an order for over 500 pieces? How will I manage that? What if I get multiple orders in one week or one day?” These types of questions can paralyze you and you find yourself afraid to take the next steps to sell wholesale. Let the staff at IndieMe guide you through the process giving you the knowledge and the confidence to sell your work wholesale.
The academy is broken down into 8 modules. Each module will give you the information and worksheets to help you - and the best part - you will always have the modules, resources, and mentors to revert to if you have questions about certain topics like lead times, refund policies, pricing etc.
You cannot put a value on education. Knowledge is power and investing in you is the smart choice for success. If you have any questions on joining the IndieMe Academy or any of our wholesale platforms do not hesitate to contact us at service@indieme.com.