as a customer i greatly agree with your sales tip! sales really motivate me to buy the things lol… just a few months ago i bought about 10 different crochet patterns from someone because they had a sale , i was looking for a specific pattern and found it on their shop but because of the sale i bought way more than i would have lol
@@crochetbygenna yea that is such a mood haha! im on disability so dont have a lot of spare money but most of my extra money every month goes to artists on patreon and buying arts & crafts supplies/patterns. I wish i could buy even more lol but i do what i can and greatly greatly appreciate sales as money is always tight.... even tho i def end up buying /more/ during a sale PFFFT
THANK YOU Genna! I’ve been debating with myself about starting an Esty shop. As a 6th generation crafter I am always trying new crafts and bettering crafts I have done for years. I’ve been crocheting for over 40 years. I’m very comfortable using thread as well as many different types of yarn. Your channel has inspired me to learn Amigurumi. I donate many items to my local senior center as prices for bingo. Yet I have almost reached retirement age and would love to supplement my fixed income. Since I love doing my crafts I thought beginning a shop now would benefit me in the future. Predicting how a variegated yarn ‘pattern’ is so unpredictable that I prefer to sell finished products. I’ll keep your comments in mind as I begin this process. Thank you again for showing me the ropes as much of it is planning ahead…business name, logo and what to offer! You rock!
I greatly appreciate all the tips and tricks. I have been contemplating creating a shop as I work towards my goal of being a stay-at-home mom (once we have kids, lol).
My etsy is kinda already getting to the point of being established but I still learned a lot from you! I'm a beginner corcheter and I love your channel and your energy!
Your videos make me smile so much. I'm considering taking up crochet now because your little plushies are so dang cute and I think it'd make me happy to make some.
Thank you so much for sharing this information! It is very informative and just what I was looking for. You answered all my questions about Etsy. I’ve been thinking of opening a shop but didn’t really know the tips and tricks.
🥰Thanks for this video! I'm about to open a new Etsy shop after +5 years since I closed my first shop. I'm a bit afraid since I used to sell crochet dreamcatchers and mandalas and now I'm going to start selling plushies + I moved from Spain to Norway. So new country + a different kind of handmade product, haha!
I stumbled upon your channel yesterday and watched every video and subscribed. You are the greatest crocheter ever and you are also so funny. You are amazing and inspired me to crochet things I never thought to. I would be crocheting for a year in December. I luv u!!!!!!
Oh my gosh this comment literally made my day :) Thank you sososo much! It makes me so happy to think people enjoy my vids and feel inspired! Happy crocheting :')
Thank you. I have an Etsy shop and no sales yet. Your tip on using Etsy ads was great. I didn’t even know there was such a thing. So I’ve set it up and praying for success. I don’t need much but 500-600 per month eventually would be great. Thank you again.
Excellent tips. I have always wanted to have a little online shop. Why not make a little coin from my hobby! Heck, i'm always making things for friends and family so i might as well 🙂 It's definitely something I've thought about over the years but have always felt like i didn't really have a neich. I'm a firm believer in the Universe providing a way if it's meant to be. Your content is always fun and informative to watch. Maybe someday i'll take the leap 🙂 i'm just looking for that special item to crochet that really brings me joy because if it brings me joy than others will feel that. I've always loved to crochet flowers and even made my friends bridal bouquets. That would probably be what i make, if i did it.
I love this so much! Yes, definitely make whatever your heart desires and make stuff that you actually love making :) I think people sometimes get caught up with best sellers/what will sell, but I love the idea of just making what you love! You got this! Making bridal bouquets sounds like such a darling idea
Genna, I just want to say that you are so adorable! And thank you for your content and honesty. I have been crocheting since I was little and only sell to friends and family but want to go bigger. I am scared to take that leap but seeing how you have succeeded is motivating me to try. Thank you! ❤
ahh tyty!! me and my sister are starting a jewelry business on insta so this would help us smm! (we mostly sell beaded keychains but also other jewelry too!)
I’m trying to open a crochet business and your videos help so much! I’m kinda scared thought cus I don’t think I will be able to upload videos on internet 🥲 but I will do my best!
Hy friend m glad to see your channel you actually inspired and motivated me to crochet ........its very helpful thank you friend may your business grow well gid bless you dear 😘
Hello! I am thinking of starting an Etsy shop alongside my university studies next year to help save money to hopefully buy a house one day haha. I'm worried I won't have enough time around my studies. What sort of time does a part-time business take every week? Thank you! You've already been so helpful!
The time commitment definitely varies with the number of orders you’re making/processing, I’d say for me when I first started out it maybe was like 10 hours a week? But since my sales increased I’d say its more like 25 hours a week or more! Good luck, definitely a fun part time job to do alongside uni studies!!
Thank You so much for this video, it inspired me not to give up on something that im so passionate about and I love crocheting so much but i dont know how to get customers to check my dead shop.
Good advice. I did my first market on the weekend and sold 2 things. My YT channel hasn't got many views either but I'm going to keep trying though and hopefully start Etsy ❤ thank you for the encouragement!
So very true about asking for reviews- I feel it’s too needy and it’s pressure to be socially polite rather than honest. Also, it’s creepy. I bought something, not having a relationship.
Loved the video, definitely went to my shop and adjusted some things yiu mentioned. I was wondering in the beginning with etsy ads which option you chose and what your daily budget was and how it changed as you grew
Im so glad you enjoyed!❤️ I started out with $2 a day and never really went higher than that! Once I started getting more consistent sales I lowered to $1 a day and then eventually stopped it all together a year into my shop being open :)
Nice video! Only thing is I have trouble with the free shipping. Maybe it’s just where I am but shipping tends to be so expensive that if i gave it for free without a price increase, I’d only break even. But if I increase the price it’s too high to be appealing to most people. Definitely a hard thing to figure out.
Thank you!! Yess, free shipping is a bit hard esp when it tends to be expensive. I never offered free international shipping, just domestic, but yeah definitely increase your prices a bit to try and make up for the free shipping! Even if it tends to make your prices a bit higher, I feel like a majority of people will still be very attracted to free shipping
I just discover you with your market video and I love your energy ! Thank you a lot for all your tips, it makes me want to start my etsy shop in France :) You certainly talked about it but is crocheting your principal business activity or is it just a hobby ? I wish you to continue as long as you want !
Did you use an add on RU-vid too?😅 because it’s my first day finding out about your channel and I’m already obsessed with you! I came from your market video !!
Thank you so much for this video I really want to start my own business eventually, and I really appreciate the tips, you are very helpful and very genuine thank you sm
Hey such a helpful video! I was wondering how much time would you list it takes for a plushie if it is made-to-order? I can imagine you can make one pretty fast but you have to keep into account you can get multiple orders at the same time right?
Hey! Thanks so much🥰 Haha yes this is something I learned along the way. I set the processing time to 1-3 days in the beginning but once I started getting multiple orders in I readjusted the processing time to 1-2 weeks! I also make sure to ask my customers if they are aware of the turnaround and if thats okay with them
Thanks for your tips before I get started to sell on Etsy with my first time. But two more thing I'm hestitating. 1. Can you give me some tips and advice about which the best bank account should I open with the 1st time? 2. And how many plushies should I crochet to sell on Etsy? Let me know asap. Thank you so much.
Hi! Im not really sure about the bank account question, I personally have Bank of America but that’s just because my family has always used that bank. And in terms of inventory, I’d try to make maybe like 2-3 of the same item and have maybe like 3-5 different items for starters ❤️❤️
I been watching you videos for a while and I just realized I was not a subscriber 🤦🏽♀️ thank you for all your great advices , I just starting my business of crochet , I am gonna try going to my local farmer market this year , I am so nervous , for Christmas I made a hello kitty pillow for my niece but one of the eye came off , so I got scared ,what if it was a small child and chock on the little eye , any one has a good suggestion for this not happening ? Thank you in advance
This was very helpful and actually is helping my anxiety. I have a whole bin or two of plushies sitting here and I keep wanting to list them but I was so anxious and worried. Do you think your investment in ads worked fairly quickly? I would hate to spend $60+ a month to make no money. I’m just curious!!
Kept coming on and leaving etsy because i am not getting sales, i opened my etsy shop back in 2019 when i started crocheting but didnt add anything...i was in university that time, i tried adding physical crochet items but didnt get sales, i left again...i tried in 2022 again with crochet patterns but no sales...i left again...currently my shop is suspended due to some unpaid fees, and what is discouraging me is that i only have paypal as payment option, but i still cant receive payments via paypal from my country due to finance laws according to what paypal team told me...then maybe will try again first with patterns but receiving payments outside etsy, if it will work...any idea😢😢😢😢
Hi, I love watching your videos! What brand of shipping label printer do you have? I want to make sure I get a good quality one before spending a lot of money.
i just want to say- if you're profiting and your livelyhood is not dependent on huge profits, i think it's fine if you're selling projects for less. after all, you get paid for your hobby, you don't _need_ the money, and this way more people can afford your adorable plushies
Hi! I have been wanting to sell crochet cardigans or plushies on etsy. Your video is very helpful, Do you write your own patterns or you use patterns already written?
how do you keep yourself motovated to crochet all this stuff? i wanna get into selling crochet n knit stuff, but im worried i wont be able to force myself to actually make the products, or that ill get bored of it and not do it because of my adhd.
My etsy stunk so I abandon it. tis why I still believe people don't buy from mental type of disabled people. People with the type of disability I am reffering to wont now how to upkeep a website or even form a description.
Thank you for the great tips and words of encouragement! I will create a shop this week for my @cooldowncrochet business :) Edit: deleted duplicate word
