12/16/2025
Ahhh what to say here. It’s been a weird year for a lot of us, especially small businesses. I don’t think I’ve questioned what I’m doing with my life as much as I have this year. I love what I do, but sometimes I wonder if the mental turmoil and monetary gymnastics are worth the stress. Should I just get a “day job” and make b.Sartain something I do because I love it, instead of making it something I have to do, because we need it.
I know I am beyond lucky because I have a partner who supports me 10,000%, and that so many people have it worse off. But I also recognize it would be really nice to feel more monetarily stable in this economy.
I’ve had more sales (discounts) this year than ever before, just trying to move product. My production rate has been the same, but my sales (actual sales I’ve made) have scaled back drastically. I know this sounds like a poor pitiful me post. It’s not. I just think I need to figure out what b.Sartain looks like for this coming year.
So let’s end this year in a high note! Thank you to everyone for your support. You don’t know how much it means. I love getting to make the connections with people at markets and the friends I’ve made online through inspiration and with folks who have become loyal customers.
I know I’ll get through this slump, I just don’t know how quiet yet, haha.
I wish you all the happiest holiday season. I love y’all!
Booth
