Saying ”No, Thank You” to Thank You Goodies | Episode 253

The Heidi Thorne Show

Common videos on TikTok and Instagram are those showing creators packaging up arts, crafts, or book orders for their customers. Then there are the follow-up videos in which those customers unbox these orders, delighting in all the extra goodies and packaging they receive with their orders. I just cringe when I see these videos. Let’s discuss why over-delivering will under-cut your creative income, and why it’s a behavior you need to stop immediately.

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0:15 The boxing and unboxing videos on TikTok and Instagram

1:47 Why do creators feel the need to offer more than they should?

3:40 Why over-delivering is so bad for creative businesses

5:18 Saying "No, thank you" to thank you notes

6:39 Do the math

7:43 "But it's branding"

9:30 How to connect with Heidi

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