Hi everyone! The MM shop will be online in four days, and I want to get the chance with today's post to tell you how it feels to launch my first shop online. 

Life update: how I feel about the launch

This has been one of the most incredible journeys I've ever had. I've never thought I could do it, and being here to tell you all these things means that dreams come true.  

I'm so nervous and scared because it's an all-in bet on myself, but also excited and proud to have taken this risk to pursue my happiness. I was unsure when I started dreaming of the MM shop, but it came to life naturally, and I knew it was the right choice. 

I really hope you'll love the first drop of the MM shop; I've already got many ideas for future products. Still, I'm crossing all my fingers that you'll love and support this launch as you did with the website. 

What I've learned this year about launching an online shop

Working behind the scenes on the MM shop has been a learning process I'll preserve forever. I loved every step I made and everything I've learned this year about launching an online shop. It's not like branding a blog or a learning platform; it's a new level of challenges and excitement. 

So, here are three things I've learned this year about launching an online shop: 

If you need help finding a niche, don't worry. You are the niche. Reflect on what you're looking for and make it. There are people out there like you that are on the market for the same product. Trust your gut. 

You'll always be scared that no one will buy from you. Have faith, and work on making your products aligned with your brand. If there's something I've learned this year, it's that people surprise you. Keep having faith that someone out there will support you. 

Dream big and give your best. It's your project. You own every detail of it, so dream big. But, be bold and go too far because if you give your best, your products will show your value to your audience, and everyone will understand why they need to shop from you. 

Last-minute wrap-up of the launch

I'm still working on last-minute touch-ups, but I wanted to remind you that the MM shop will be online on May 1st, just in time to celebrate martinamanca.com's second birthday. Unfortunately, I will be on a road trip with my dad this time, but I will be on the Instagram account @martinamancaofficial to follow the launch and answer your questions. I hope you'll love the products; they are printables and digital downloads with unlimited stocks. But there are three products exclusively for the newsletter subscribers. So run subscribe before the launch to have access! Also, you'll unlock an extra gift if we reach 100 subscribers by April 30th.