Flex Friday: Listening, Pivoting, and Pouring Creativity 🍺✨

This week has been all about listening to my customers and pivoting with purpose.

I’ve been busy prepping for my upcoming Wine and Wreaths Craft Party this Saturday (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds! 🍷🎀). But between glue guns, grapevines, and ribbon, something else exciting happened — I got feedback that really made me think.

Someone said, “I love your products, but what would I get for a man?”

Totally fair question. Most of my items lean toward a fun, colorful, or feminine vibe — wraps, bookmarks, keychains, tumblers — all things that make people smile but might not immediately catch a guy’s eye. So I started thinking: What’s something guys would actually love?

Then it hit me: beer mugs. 🍻

So I created a new bundle just in time for the holidays — a custom beer mug featuring their favorite college or pro sports team, paired with a pallet coaster, a handful of peanuts, and wrapped up gift-ready in cellophane. It’s simple, it’s thoughtful, and it totally works.

Of course, I had to test it with my best product focus group — my brother-in-laws and nephews. Their reaction? “YES! This is awesome!” So that sealed it.

I’m ordering more mugs now to have ready for my November 1st pop-up, and I’m so excited to roll this out.

The Lesson This Week 💡

Always listen to your customers.
Pivot when it makes sense.
And don’t be afraid to experiment — even if it’s temporary.

Whether it’s adding a new product line or expanding what your craft parties can offer (hello, wreath parties! 🎄), every pivot is a chance to grow, connect, and keep your brand fresh.

Here’s to listening, learning, and flexing that creative muscle. 💪✨