Do you dream of your product on the shelves at Big-Box stores like Target, Home Goods, or Home Depot? Then this episode is sure to inspire you! Christi and I talked about how her business took a surprising turn, and she landed her greeting cards on the shelves of Home Goods. She shares her journey from "I don't have a plan" to building her successful but unexpected greeting card business.  She shares her real-life experiences with scaling her business and the art and science of landing your product in Big-Box stores. Christi is a resilient and creative entrepreneur who has overcome personal challenges to transform her artwork into a thriving business, defying the odds to pursue her dream. Unpacking this episode min-by-min:00:02:30 - Starting Written Hugs Designs 00:09:26 - Researching and Understanding Audience00:12:39 - Challenges of Product Validation00:13:11 - Gathering Feedback00:16:04 - Overcoming Creative Blocks 00:17:34 - Digital Art and Tools00:19:34 - Resilience and Experimentation 00:23:26 - Navigating the Logistics of Mass Production 00:29:13 - Finding the Right Partners00:31:44 - Key Lessons Learned 00:33:37 - Asking Questions and Seeking Referrals 00:35:05 - Working with Big Box Stores 00:39:04 - Supportive Communities and Resources 00:43:12 - Impact and Changes 00:47:30 - Knowing What Matters 00:49:37 - Believing in Your Voice 00:50:36 - Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 00:53:38 - Relaxation and Inspiration00:57:57 - Making the World a Better Place If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at [email protected] Related Episodes:#9 Taking an idea from paper to reality, making tough decisions and creating a values driven business with Alysia Hess, Founder of The Occasional Collective#13 Uncharted adventures: Neal Eilers' journey to opening a storefrontVivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - [email protected] GUEST:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Writtenhugsdesigns/Website - www.writtenhugsdesigns.comInstagram - http://instagram.com/writtenhugsdesigns  YoutTube - http://www.YouTube.com/@writtenhugsdesignsTandem Works Team:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/Email the team: [email protected] FREE RESOURCES Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-thingsReceive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-upRiding Tandem with Vivian KvamA podcast from Tandem WorksEmail the team: [email protected] 

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