I have already paid for a full-blown mentoring program and have only been doing this for 3 months! Having said that, you are clearly the most knowledgeable coach I've found on RU-vid and I am subscribed to 15 or more (including your channel!) so I'm trying to see if I can come up with the funds again LOL! I am following what others teach about SEO but just from the little you explain on RU-vid, I have realized I am not doing it right. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE your mindset stuff. You inspire me!
Your strategy of using locations as a niche is pretty genius. It's cool how you've taken a single product, like mat prints, and turned it into a diverse range of offerings by targeting different places. Quick question: When you're expanding your product line, do you find that the location-based approach works well for new designs as well, or do you experiment with different ideas for each location? Keep up the awesome work!
The location-based niche strategy has indeed been exciting. When expanding our product line, we've found that the location-based approach can work wonders for new designs too, as it adds a unique and personal touch. However, we also love to experiment with different ideas, tailoring them to each location's vibe to keep things fresh and engaging. It's all about finding that sweet spot between familiarity and innovation! Keep it up!
I'm truly impressed by the wealth of practical insights you've shared in this video! Your approach to learning from successful shops and applying those lessons to your own business is both strategic and innovative. 🌟 Now, to dive into the spirit of creativity, if you had to pick one lesson that you believe played the most significant role in propelling your business to the next level, what would it be? Keep up the fantastic work! 😊🚀
Your Etsy shop success journey is truly remarkable! Remixing and reusing ideas from successful shops is a genius strategy. How do you strike a balance between creating a high quantity of listings and ensuring each maintains top quality? Your insights are invaluable! 🌟
Your knack for the location-based niche strategy is truly energizing! The mix of personalization and fresh ideas is awesome. Any standout design that surprised you with how well it embodied a location's vibe? Your creativity shines! Keep it rolling!
It's fascinating to witness how you've transformed a single product, such as mat prints, into a multifaceted array of offerings by tailoring them to various places. Your creativity is truly inspiring, and I'm cheering you on as you continue to make waves in this creative journey!
I love your videos- I started a small Etsy store and I’ve done a little research to work it around. I’ve come across your videos after I’ve made the shop and these have helped me molding how to work my new lil shop.- I can’t wait to get more of my designs put up and see how this goes!
Great video Alek! I learned a lot from you. Can you do a video specific to how you handle bad customers? Like how do you spot the bad customers and decide not to sell to them? What is the best way to handle them?
"if you steal from one shop, its un-ethical" good for you, so many creators just say "copy this and crank it out using ai and you will make 10 million by teusday" but you had the class to point out that just blatant copying is NOT ok, do SOMETHING to make it your own or you are really just stealing and fighting to be in second place. Great videos!
I have to say thank you for these videos that you create for all of us. I must say you are an excellent teacher. I have only watched a handful of your videos so far and I have learned way more than I could have imagined. ♥
No Ikerson changed most of their mocks to that mock because they were not selling the shirt in their original mocks, which was a comfort colors shirt. So they were always getting bad reviews from customers saying the shirt they received didn't look like the mock. That's why they changed their mocks to that one, which is an actual Bella and Canvas. Other than that, love the advice. Keep the Etsy shop videos coming. :)
Something I learned a long time ago is sometimes refunding a customer over a borderline issue, or even a customer caused issue, can be your best advertising.
Hello Alek, I want to begin on the Print on demand business. I am watching your videos to have a guide to begin. I am Colombian and I live in Colombia, almost all of your videos are talking of how to make de business in Etsy but for is not possible because I don`t have a US or UE residence. So my best option to begin is ebay. To you have some video talking about Ebay and what you can recommend mi in this platform. Thank you a lot!
Great angles not often covered in other videos: gather specific elements from many successful stores to build your brand, mass produce for YOUR niche with sub-niches and always maintain a positive review. Nice presentation, sounds do-able. I'm in, now! Thanks ❤
Loved this video because I bought the book you mentioned "Steal Like an Artist" I became a successful contract programmer by "faking it until I was making it" So, now I am starting a multi-million dollar Etsy store by stealing those things you teach that resonate with me...
Some question came up to my mind, what's the method used by etsy to show your products on their platform so you get the chance to sell and not remain unknown, do you happen to know this? and what are the fastest steps to make your shop outstanding to be able to sell better, do you have a process to do it or just random and SEO?
Hey Alek, what if a listing says "best seller" on the item but then when you go to Alura all the stats say $0? These items also have a massive amount of comments. Are they blocking their stats? Thanks in advance :) p.s love your channel + the authenticity your bring, you are also super cute. Okay i'm done, thanks.
How does an Etsy seller get a negative review on a print on demand item? Once it's ordered, it's kind of out of the seller's hands at that point I thought. How does a seller avoid an unhappy customer for those sales?
What if I want to use one of those mock-ups, but the shirt in the photo is different to the Bella+canvas 3001 I use to print on, wouldn’t customers notice?
Yes they will and you will get bad reviews. That's why Ikerson changed their mocks. The one they are using now is Bella and canvas. You have to look at the brand when purchasing the mock and make sure it's the right color and brand of shirt.
do you think those 7 figure shops don't need to run ads BECAUSE they are highly profitable stores already, and THAT helps rank their listings high on Etsy search results?
Great video. I can't seem to get past the problem when I design something in Midjourney and then transfer it to a background removal tool, I encounter an issue where half of the design gets erased. How can I resolve or prevent this problem entirely?
It's funny even taking studio art is school when you learn you model after the best, so you take concepts, techniques and take them and create your own style. If we never took from others the ideas and techniques we would be drawing stick figures!
Everyone and their Aunty are selling mugs and T's, best of luck with that, everyone and their Aunty are selling Mugs and T's. Best of luck with that. Oh did I repeat myself?
