This video was absolutely pivotal!! I am a nurse of over 30. years and this has given me the extra push to start an Etsy shop and just like Vina I have a notebook full of ideas. This just made me say take a leap of faith and I did! I just started an Etsy page today! " The nurses gift shop" Lets go dreamers!!
Same girl. I’ve been a nurse for nearly 30 years and I need a major change. I need to do something that I can actually have more control and it’s what I want to do. I’m going to open my Etsy store in the next few weeks.
I actually cried when Vena talked about how her need helped at least 2 other families add to their income. You are both blessing others and are blessed by God. Thank you for an inspiring podcast.
Love this segment. Motivating me to reopen my etsy store and going forward. I am disabled and have been discouraged for awhile. You are right all these to do videos to start a business draw you in, requesting more money, as beginners usually do not have.
It is so hard to focus on one thing. I keep a list called “Brain Dump” on my notes app. I use it to write down ideas when I don’t have my journal handy. It’s been a journey, but I’m learning how to stay focused and execute one idea at a time.
I probably get a née business idea weekly. I’ve committed 2021 to getting these ideas out of my head and turning them into extra income. Thank you for this video!
This was great and very informative! Key for me is selling what customers are looking for and make sure these words are in your title etc so people find you. Keywords Everywhere is a great low cost tool for this. I admire her work ethic with 4 kids- I can’t imagine! So happy for her, thanks for this!
This has been such an informative broadcast. Thank you Vina Howell for your openness and honesty about Etsy and starting a shop ... and thank you, Alison, for bringing her on your podcast. I’m a first-time listener but ... I will be back.
Thank you THANK YOU.. yo both of of you.. your time, questions.. willingness to share.. This is what individual business... and a small community is ALL about.. its how we become giants among men.. in a kind way.. when we help others we help ourselves.. Im excited to be a part of the crafting community.. and get to know many of you in your adventures.. I look forward to sharing my story.. and hearing so many more from everyone else! Amazing pod/vod cast!
That is very good information for anyone that is thinking of selling on Etsy. It always seems so overwhelming, not knowing things like you are telling us!!!! Thank you so much!!! And Congratulations!!!
This was most excellent and enjoyable. A video that is actually helpful, fun, heart-warming and not boring. Thanks so much Alison and Vina, you both have made my day. :)
Great podcast guys, the trickle on effect is definitely a great perspective for entrepreneurs which most often are motivated by self serving values (out of necessity of course). Help yourself help others help others. 😊
This video is so chock full of good information for selling online in general and on Etsy in detail. Thank you Vina Howell for sharing your very inspiring success story and thank you Alison Prince for your awesome course and for interviewing Vina and sharing this video! Double win!!!!!
OMG. Thank you ladies for this podcast interview. Fist time listener. This stay-home convid experience has made me realized that I don't want to go back to work and work for someone else anymore. I don't want a "side" business with what I do. I want a business and to be my own SHE.E.O. :-). Thank you for this in depth Q & A session. It really helped me understand how ETSY really operates and now I am ready to dive right in. Miss Vina, I really enjoyed listening to your answers and encouragements and I can see that you have a heart "of gold" to pour into others to help us on our journey to become entrepreneurs through ETSY. Miss Alison, you knew the right questions to ask also. Some interviews are just basic and I'm not one to watch something longer than 15-20 minutes, however, you took interviewing to a whole other level. I had to watch (eagerly) until the end. You knew what to ask. I feel that there's nothing else I need to know about ETSY :-) do thank you. I don't know the course you ladies had mentioned, so could you please elaborate on that for me. Thank you and God bless you in all your endeavors.
We, QHHT practitioners Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique hear from those on the other side and through our proven channelers that covid had a higher reason for happening, exactly what you did.....realize that it's time to get off the hamster wheel and follow your bliss. Jesus comes through channeler, Tina Spalding, and has said many times, you create your reality based on your vibration so do what you love and listen to your guides and heart as your guidance system and you will live your best life. We are entering the Age of Acquarius and manifesting is going to happen faster than ever.
This is genius, soo much value in this video it’s crazy. I’ve watched many Etsy videos and THIS is the one 🙌🏽. I had to realize that you HAVE to sell what is trending. If you’re an influencer or have a huge audience on social media ( RU-vid or whatever else) … maybe you can sell whatever you really want… but starting out, just follow the data and sell what has super high search volume. You may WANT to sell pickle stickers, but if no one is looking for it… no sales 😩
It is really difficult to sell what people want when you consider yourself an artist and want to sell your unique design. But I will try to adjust my attitude.
I agree that was such a mindset shift for me, but at that moment I knew I needed to create an income for my family. I get to create art now without the pressure of it having to be my main income.
Yes! I think you’d have to have a fan base somewhere else and integrate it. On the other hand, it’s really fun exploring different artists and looking at different designs!
I'm so grateful for your videos! This one was excellent! Would love love love a video on tips/ways to test your product to see if it will do well before deciding on moving forward with said product 😁 Thanks so much!
1st time listener: This is WONDERFUL, Alison. Thank you so much. My daughter told me, about 6 months ago, to try Etsy and I was nervous. After this podcast I feel more confident. This is AMAZING! and you are a wonderful pod host! I paused and went to 'How She Does It'. Love it! I am going to all of the links below. Was it May C who does the screen printing?
Great video! I'm a digital seller on Etsy (for several years now) and your tips are spot on! Really takes a lot of work and research but potential is great!
This was awesome! Thanks so much for sharing her story! I definitely have the wandering eyes on shiny products and ideas lol it's what's holding me back right now but after this I'm very pumped and encouraged to move forward. Thanks again to you and V!
In my house, we all loooovveee hearing that cha ching. My daughter has her little siblings trained to celebrate and dance because of a cha ching!! Sometimes my husband plays a loop video of etsy cha-chings to trick us. so mean XD
This is a very informative video. I just opened an Etsy shop and have been searching for tips on how to list to drive customers to your shop. This was helpful. Thank you!
What a wonderful woman. I’m going to get one for my daughter. She’s going through a bad divorce. She needs to wear this and be reminded. I just love this lady
Thank you for sharing. Vina, your guest, was so genuine that it was refreshing to watch her. She may consider acting as she comes across so sincerely kind. Just a thought. Smiles from AZ, USA.
This is really helpful info as I am a new Etsy seller. I am working on producing printable coloring sheets, but am looking to break into more products. Just trying some things and it's so helpful to hear these tips.
This was a wonderful video. Thank you both so much. I have been procrastinating starting my etsy shop but now I feel so encouraged to start. Thank you both again. You are both truly Blessed. 🤗❤
Subscribed because of the worthwhile content from end to finish. I appreciate you ladies. Time stamp 37:25 onwards is the best part for me.. SOS I'm missing May's link?
for the covid violation, my daughter was hit with one when she was selling masks. Etsy said it was against their policy to tag your products with cornavirus, covid, personal protective equipment etc. Doesn't make much sense because that was a keyword people were searching for to buy personal protective equipment (masks, sanitizer etc) so annoying. but once you remove the words, i had no more problems.
@@nadiacazares271 she sold them from mid april to mid may then she stopped. The sales were going good then they dramatically stopped. Then she received the negative reviews about sizing (even though she listed measurements on each listing)
I am so grateful that this video showed up in my feed! “Meeting” you and Vina is truly a blessing! I appreciate the solid advice that pairs will with all of the Etsy things I am learning! Thank yo so much for this. I am newly subscribed.
I so love this video..I am an artist and I love great sayings. Always want a tee shirt business but Procrastination and not enough knowledge makes me stuck. Not sure if I should invest in a machine and what kind of machine....too many questions....but I need to start small as u say...
What an absolute joy to watch Vina! Such a precious heart! thank you for being so forthright and giving us such valuable information! Trying to start something... we shall see!
I have learned so much from this podcast. So I have watched it twice and still learned more. I’m amazed with these ladies. And I have learned that I also have shiny object syndrome. Lol!!
I wish it was explained in more detail where she went for the stats for her SEO. I was trying to find it, but did not. I get visits, but would love to get more.
Love that I found you. I need to start at your first help video and watch them all !! I want to get started like yesterday ! Does Vina have you tube videos as well ??
Just watched my first episode love!!!!! Would you please direct on where to buy soft t-shirts, and have the silk screen done? Can you give the link to May? Thank you
Hey, I'm not sure what these ladies use, but I use and am satisfied with Printful for my Etsy store ThreeGentsandaMeme. Just thought I'd chime in. :) Hope this helps.
I had labor contractions today 🥲 and dilated 1 centimeter lol... they were in my back but the fluids they gave me stopped them so I’m home and prepping an emergency hospital bag. I’m gonna be a bit easy I guess... but I don’t wanna just lay around 🙄 I hate that. I wanna still do for myself. Simple things are becoming so complicated though😓.
Just retired and have been watching as many Etsy videos as I can find. This one was great! I commented below about another Etsy seller that has really good RU-vid Etsy video tips too! (JennysWreathBoutique). Trying to figure out a product and getting courage to try. Also just learned about Alison!
