Pitch Clips – A Year in Review and Resolutions for 2016

Around January I started making my own clip art to satisfy some needs I had for my other store, Pitch Publications.  When I realized that I was causing problems for my music teacher friends with the clip art releases, I adjusted in May and Pitch Clips was born!

I get asked a lot about having two stores.  Here’s a few thoughts on that if you are considering it:

Cons:

• Two stores to maintain and pay premium fees for – This means two banners, two logos, two logins.  But honestly, this part really wasn’t that big of a deal.
• Two social media accounts.  I keep my Facebook pages separate but one Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter (for now).  I find this works best for me to manage.  (Note: I have since split my Twitter and am considering splitting Instagram).

Pros

• Both my stores feel less cluttered.  People follow me because they want music ed products OR because they are interested in digital design.  I love that I don’t feel like I am spamming one group or the other when I upload a product.  In addition, when buyers are browsing my store, they don’t have to sift through products they are not interested in.
• Marketing is easier when I am able to brand with Pitch Clips or Pitch Publications.

I was blessed with the opportunity to go to the 2015 TpT Conference in Las Vegas, NV in July.  I was star struck at meeting some of my TpT idols and connecting with some new (to me) fabulous sellers!  The sessions were absolutely amazing!

One thing I did struggle with was connecting faces with store names!  I know many use a picture as their logo, but I do not as I know my appearance will change throughout the years.  Therefore, I was thrilled to be offered a chance to have my logo on my shirt by A+ Images.

They sent me a GREAT shirt with my logo.  I went with a print on black and was worried about the ink rubbing off but even after a few washes, it looks GREAT! I will certainly use it again!

Several people approached me thanks to my shirt, and we were able to connect!  If you are in the market for a shirt for your business or your school programs, go check them out.  They are absolutely wonderful and just the kindest people!

I love planning and making resolutions!  I try hard to keep them but it doesn’t always work.  I know you probably aren’t interested in the nitty-gritty so I’ll just share my short list.

• Increase my products from 96 to 200 by December 31.  Yes, I have that many ideas – all I need is time!
• Complete my instruments of the orchestra set and orff instrument set.  This has been on my list a long time and I need them myself for my other store.
• Take on more custom projets.  I have been doing TpT Banners for awhile and I really enjoy helping other sellers!
• Continue to learn more about digital art – I plan to take a few more digital art courses this year as I am one of those crazy people who just LOVES going to school 🙂

So I guess that is really about it – What are YOU planning on doing this year?