This is the first time I've seen someone mention the legal terms about starting an online shop. I usually only see the basic info, so this was actually quite helpful!
I've been watching these types of videos for like five months now trying to accumulate enough knowledge to feel comfortable enough opening my art shop. This is by far the most motivated I've been to do so simply from your, "You're never gonna have everything ready. Just do it and allow yourself to make mistakes as you go." Thank you for this, you fucking rock.
Tip no. 1 made me smile bc that is what I'm planning to do asap. I wanna sell printables first to save up some money to buy the tools i need ugh i feel so relieved that my plan isn't actually dumb phew
1) Add up all your business expenses: URL, website, web hosting, materials, fees (in you go with a service like Etsy), packaging, shipping, taxes, anything else you can think of. 2) Add up all you’re living expenses. You can decided from there when to go full-time. That's pretty obvious. Hundreds of variables. You need to decide which path is best for you through research and experience.
thank you so much for this video, jordan! i have always dreamed of becoming a self employed artist, however, i have always dealt with major imposter syndrome as well as feeling really discouraged that my art is not how i want it yet. but listening to your story makes me certain that i can do it as well! i recently launched my patreon i am so happy that i was able to take that step! i love you and your work! 💕
HI Jordan! Thank you so much for this video!!! One of my dreams is to start an online shop. I am currently saving for an ipad and apple pencil so that I can start drawing digitaly on procreate. Then, my plan is to get a job as soon as I turn 14 and save as much as I can so I can buy the equipment that I need to make stickers, and other pretty things!!! You are one of my biggest inspirations and this video really helped! Love you!
I have no intention of starting an on line store, however, I hope everybody out there who wants to, PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO. So helpful and such good tips and advice.
This was soo helpful, would love a series on this with topics like copyright, international shipping, how to start selling prints if you don't have/afford inventory. Thank you for this video
Jordan, you're awesome. I have watched your channel for a LONG time now and you are honestly the one who inspired me to open my Etsy Shop! I suffer from severe chronic illness and always wanted to run my own art business in some way but never thought I'd be able to and if I was able never thought it would at all be sought after. But it's been a little over a month of my shop being open and I have 31 sales! You have truly been an inspiration and encouragement! Thank you.🍃
This was (after the many i have watched) one of the actual helpful helpful guides. Others talk about buying things and cost of items and such but this is the dirty work that nobody talked about in the creation of the business. The legality of how its made and things you've actually done to help make ur business. Thank you so so so so much!
I've been owning my business on the Etsy and started my RUclips channel very recently. Your movement and artworks are truly motivational and inspirational for me! Thank you so much, Jordan! 🥰😍
I'm 74 and make beautiful books. I have wondered how to really start doing this for monetary gain! This was soooo helpful! The only negative is getting back on social media. Ugh! But thanks so much!!!
This was so helpful and had things I needed to hear. I’ve been holding myself back because I’m waiting until I know everything or I’m happy with my work... but waiting just prolongs it further. I also really appreciated your insight about taxes and such. I’ve done some research, but it’s hard where to find good answers sometimes.
In the first year of opening my business I didn't go to a legal office because I didn't even know if this would work out. After that I registered and now doing it full time
This video is perfect for me right now! I finally started to understand that I have to keep making art and figure it out as I go. It’s really a process and I’m excited about sharing my art journey. 😁
Dude you are the only person who has explained the tax and legal side of this! Thank you!!! It’s seriously terrifying to think about screwing the taxes up and owing thousand in April. Thank you for the break down and app rec 🥺🙌
Thanks for this! I spent the whole quarantine trying to start a shop (for the second time) and my personal struggle is that I feel like my art is not good enough. I do stickers as well... and feel like my graphic design background made my style very generic and mainstream, because I was told how to create things for massive brands and platforms and I worked in this business for a very long time. I just wish my style was more personal and creative and it had like a personal imput instead of being so standard and anonymous... I do envy a bit artists that can, but now I think I'll just start and try to offer what I have and see where this takes me, hopefully I will find my own style that I am happy with. Thanks :)
I feel very self conscious about my art too. I think it's nothing important. I'm an art student and the fact that I am pressured into making art has ruined it for me and it feels like I don't know what I'm doing anymore. But I still want to be able to make art and possibly sell it, just on my own terms, instead of burning out :/
@@vayermenoviko0linixD Burnout and other peoples expectations really put pressure on artists, it is not like other jobs. But what I do is I try to convince myself that not everyone is going to like what I do, and you can grow apart from them, but others will and putting yourself out there will bring them closer, you will make a connection with them and they will be like a second family. The part of becoming inspired to develop a style is the hardest for me and I can't give any advice on that, hopefully with practise and effort things will come
This is actually really helpful, the part about telling your story. I have seen other videos of people doing thousands of dollars worth of business their first month on Etsy, and it is totally unrealistic. They acted like you launch a shop and boom money rolls in. You also talked about having a whole social media presence that takes years to build, which they don't mention. You cover soooo much realistic stuff, I don't feel like you are trying to sell me on 1. How awesome you are 2. To buy your online courses. Thank you for being authentic!!
Thank you this was really helpful. It just really goes to show that consistency and perseverance are really the key to getting to where you want to be. 💚
This video had the best and most wise tips! It definitely teaches and offers the best for your audience to learn from. I even added this to my inspiration playlist :) this is the first video I've seen of yours but I'm definitely sticking around!
That legal stuff... when did you started to work on it? Since you started or when your business was solid enough? Thank you so mucho for sharing, I needed this video 💞
Thank you so much, Jordan! You answered so many questions, and even crushed my roadblock of when to do actually get started: now! That one bit alone was priceless. More of these, please. Bright blessings.
Most really successful people have failed at some point. But they believed in themselves and what they wanted to achieve and kept on going. That's an import lesson right there, so you were smart. You make good points. Thanks.
I’m just now watching this video, but you are truly inspirational. I understand everything you are saying. Thank you for giving other people confidence to not put it off, to just do it. We all start small. You are truly a role model! God bless you! 😭💓
i just opened my shop website today, then you uploaded this video. omg can’t think of other words. thank yo for this, Jordan. you’re a big inspiration to me and my art 🥺☁️
I will try sticking to your advice because even I am thinking about opening my online shop in the coming years. Thank you so much. You are a great inspiration, both artistically and in general. Love you.
This is what I am looking for. I am thinking whether ebay or etsy for selling my mini paintings. Also, debating whether I am ready for this or not. But based on your words, dont wait for too long. Hihi. Thank you for your words of wisdom about starting a business. May God continue to use you to be an inspiration to others and bless all the works of your hands. ❤️
Thank you for the insight. When you talked about starting to sell your art online, i totally got that. I’ve been discouraged by the fact that I dont even think my own art is good enough. Nowadays i just go through some for about 1 minute, bcos that is all the time you need to learn from other people’s art. Otherwise, its just about learning from your mistakes and not stopping even tho you feel like it. Thanks for all that other info, i was getting concerned about those. Lots of love
The neat thing about withholding your own income tax is you get the option to earn the interest made off of your own withholding as it sits in your own bank account, and not the bank account of some employer.
You are so kind and sweet. Thank you for sharing and it was definitely helpful. Im trying to grow my business, that’s where I’ve fallen short because im not good at selling myself 😥 ill have to brainstorm and find a creative way
thank you so much for your kind helpful and needed words. ive done so much research and i realized that i have a bad habit of dreaming rather than taking the steps to doing. youre an inspiration!! 🏹☁️🥯🥛🌾🐚♥️
I loved this video, Jordan! It really couldn't have appeared in my feed at a more perfect time. I 100% agree with your tip on starting now with what you have and trusting that you'll learn as you go. Hope you're doing well ❤️
thank you for the honest and detailed guide jordan! Following you through your own journey has made me feel a lot more confident and better about where I am with my art and my art business, and I'm so grateful!♥️
Hiii, just wanna ask, when did you register your shop to become legal? Was it when you first started or was it when you have already built up a regular customer base?
I'm so glad I ran across you today. I'm a textile artist and I want to make a website for my work. I also plan to sell on Etsy. I checked out Shopify and will probably use them when I can afford it. But for now I want to thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction. Have an excellent day and stay safe.
i've been so overwhelmed with opening my own business so please make it a series!! This is so helpful and I feel a bit relieved after watching so thank you!!!
If anyone can help with this question... I'm opening a shop on Etsy selling my oil paintings. How much money do you recommend I have on savings? Estimate?
i would love to see another video on shipping! your personal process, how you like to decorate (as i, and i’m sure you feel that the pretty packaging is just as exciting as the item itself!), etc !
I've been building up my small art business for just over a year now. I teach watercolour and gouache tutorials on youtube and skillshare at the moment but Ive been wanting to get prints, stickers and other products made with my artwork on it for a while. Im currently learning how to make prints of my art but I could do with a good printer (I only have a regular printer for now)
Thanks for coming back and sharing your devices. That really helps me a lot and I am preparing to open an online shop. It's very scary but I will try to do my best. I will let you how it goes later thanks again. Hope you both are doing great, safe and happy and healthy. Spring is here in Alaska too. ^^
Missing your videos and thank you for sharing. Looking forward to that video on tools that you use. And how to setup your office to house all your stock and packaging!
Hi Jordan, I have always been super interested in selling art and I found your video, this was really helpful. However, the content of the video is different from what I really want to say to you just at the moment: this is my first video of yours, and your channel is one that I immediately just subscribed to, you are so talented MaShaa'Allah! And the thing is everything that you said here in the beginning just connects to so many more aspects of our lives than what it was mainly aimed for. I really needed that, thank you very much for your supportive words and kindness.
Thank you for sparing the time to create such an informative video. I'm sure it will be pretty much helpful to a lot of people. You seem to be so calm.. that made me watch this video without worrying too much about the complexity of running a business.
Thank you so much for your video. You seem so kind and heartwarming and I loved hearing about your story. Always helps me to hear about other people starting their business and all your experiences (especially could relate to "just start" - I think following the inspiration is SO freeing and everything else will fall into place). Thank you and all the best and love to you 💕
Tee spring and red bubble are great too, if you do art, they print to order and handle shipping and listing is free on teespring and there are various options
There seem to be so many people with their own little shops here and I'm curious about what you are all creating and selling. Please share your shop or Instagram name with me. ❤ And thank you so much Jordan for the awesome video, it came exactly at the right time for me too. It is somehow a little scary to begin with everything and you helped a lot. ❤
Ida 👋 Hey! I’m Sarah and I sew clothes and make accessories/home decor for american girl dolls!! My Etsy shop is Livebycedar and I also have an Instagram!! I’ve been following jordan for a long time since about 15-30k and this video really found me at the right time as well!! ♥️
Hi! I'm Jasmine and run Ocean Child Creative. I have prints, greeting cards, and stickers, all inspired by the ocean. I also give back to ocean conservation with a portion of the profit. You can find me @oceanchildcreative on Instagram (and Facebook, but I rarely update), or oceanchildcreative.com
Hi! I’m Anna and I haven’t opened my shop yet but my instagram is up it’s called AnnaDoesArt or @annadoesartco. My etsy shop will sell phone cases, paintings, and maybe prints. Please check it out!
I am so glad you did this video. I have been looking for someone to explain this in an easy way. Thank you so much for sharing this. Very honest and informative. I appreciate your help!
This is so helpful. Thank you. I am new to the whole buissiness thing. It can be really overwhelming. The one part that helps me feel better is the baby steps parts. There is encouragment, that a new artist can start right away and learn little by little. I like that. Trying to understand everything at once is so overwhelming. It is nice to learn that one can just be gradual. I also like the the part on social media. I have some experience with this, even if I don't have a huge following. It is nice to know it doesn't have to be one big ad. My appraoch is just to release full blown content online. I don't use a pay wall on any of it. A most basic example is to post a picture. I just post the picture on social media. Then I give a little bit of text to describe what is in the picture. The part on bookeeping is also nice. I am not a fan of this to be honest. It is boring but pracitical. It is nice to know I am not alone in my disdain. It is nice to see an artist do this. That gives me encouragment that I could do this too.I would totally hire an accountant if I could afford it.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. You are very inspiring! I know this is not exactly a business but thanks to you I learned how to make zines and I dared to spread my poetry into zines around the university. I really wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart your content and art! You are such an idol! 💜
Thank you for this video. It made me realize how beneficial it is to keep moving forward on the creative path to get where you want to be. It may not feel right in the beginning but it will get there over time. Our brains always see what we want the now
Yes! Thanks you SO much for making this video. I'm in that stage right now and make lists everyday only to look at them blankly and still don't know what to do first lol. Always love your vids, and thanks again for sharing this info!! Stay well :)
I found your video really helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to talk about your process! A lot of people don't talk about the finance/legal stuff.
Yes please! I would love for this to be a series with more info on how you run an art biz! Specifically I would love to know how you create such beautiful packaging for your stickers and washi tapes? In that little clip of you packing up the order I saw it and they look really professional!
Thanks so much for this video! I really wanted to jump right into my own site but I think Etsy will be a great first stepping stone like you mentioned!
Thanks for making this. Even with broad, general categories of info, it's very helpful. I've struggled with organizing and planning, and this demystifies the process a bit and gives me an organized starting point for my own research. I applaud your generous spirit and attitude that is supportive of other artists trying to make a living from their art.
This is the first time I've seen someone mention the legal terms about starting an online shop. I usually only see the basic info, so this was actually quite helpful!
You don't need an entity for selling art. Just use your SSN . Don't mess with this till you make money.
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@@healingarts5119 really so I’m not forced to?
@@reya720 no
This video literally came out on the right time because I was thinking about opening my own little business. Thanks for this ❤
Yay that's perfect!!
Me to!!!!
@@JordanClark I know. Thanks for the video! ❤
Jojo A omg same!
*Goodluck on your business! 🥺*
I've been watching these types of videos for like five months now trying to accumulate enough knowledge to feel comfortable enough opening my art shop. This is by far the most motivated I've been to do so simply from your, "You're never gonna have everything ready. Just do it and allow yourself to make mistakes as you go."
Thank you for this, you fucking rock.
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Tip no. 1 made me smile bc that is what I'm planning to do asap. I wanna sell printables first to save up some money to buy the tools i need ugh i feel so relieved that my plan isn't actually dumb phew
love the fact that you shared your failures first. you’re really down to earth and have such an endearing personality, glad I found your channel.
Would be interested in knowing about the financial aspect, meaning, when you can do this full time, how did you make money before that... etc
1) Add up all your business expenses: URL, website, web hosting, materials, fees (in you go with a service like Etsy), packaging, shipping, taxes, anything else you can think of. 2) Add up all you’re living expenses. You can decided from there when to go full-time. That's pretty obvious. Hundreds of variables. You need to decide which path is best for you through research and experience.
Yeah Lorenzo gave good advice. You cant rlly rely on etsy as a stable income though.
Jordan is such an inspiration for me🥺 like she’s such a hardworking and calm person. Thank you for everything jordan🥰💕
wow your "just start now" talk was just what I needed. I'm a perfectionist so its hard for me to start and finish things lol
thank you so much for this video, jordan! i have always dreamed of becoming a self employed artist, however, i have always dealt with major imposter syndrome as well as feeling really discouraged that my art is not how i want it yet. but listening to your story makes me certain that i can do it as well! i recently launched my patreon i am so happy that i was able to take that step!
i love you and your work! 💕
HI Jordan! Thank you so much for this video!!! One of my dreams is to start an online shop. I am currently saving for an ipad and apple pencil so that I can start drawing digitaly on procreate. Then, my plan is to get a job as soon as I turn 14 and save as much as I can so I can buy the equipment that I need to make stickers, and other pretty things!!! You are one of my biggest inspirations and this video really helped! Love you!
Aaah yes, I was hoping you’d post a video like this! I am working out how to start my Etsy shop right now so this will be super helpful. Thanks!
I love how calmy and quietly you talk not like some other ytbers litterally your voice is so calming 💕
I have no intention of starting an on line store, however, I hope everybody out there who wants to, PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO. So helpful and such good tips and advice.
good to see Pam doing well w her art !
This was soo helpful, would love a series on this with topics like copyright, international shipping, how to start selling prints if you don't have/afford inventory. Thank you for this video
Jordan, you're awesome. I have watched your channel for a LONG time now and you are honestly the one who inspired me to open my Etsy Shop! I suffer from severe chronic illness and always wanted to run my own art business in some way but never thought I'd be able to and if I was able never thought it would at all be sought after. But it's been a little over a month of my shop being open and I have 31 sales! You have truly been an inspiration and encouragement! Thank you.🍃
I'm older but found this VERY inspiring encouraging and insightful ...thnx😉
This was (after the many i have watched) one of the actual helpful helpful guides. Others talk about buying things and cost of items and such but this is the dirty work that nobody talked about in the creation of the business. The legality of how its made and things you've actually done to help make ur business. Thank you so so so so much!
“Just start now”
Liked and agreed completely. Thanks for the reminder.
I've been owning my business on the Etsy and started my RUclips channel very recently. Your movement and artworks are truly motivational and inspirational for me! Thank you so much, Jordan! 🥰😍
I'm 74 and make beautiful books. I have wondered how to really start doing this for monetary gain! This was soooo helpful! The only negative is getting back on social media. Ugh! But thanks so much!!!
You should do videos on RUclips to show us!
I needed to here you today!! Thank you!! I Hope you have continued success hun!! So proud of your courage...
This was so helpful and had things I needed to hear. I’ve been holding myself back because I’m waiting until I know everything or I’m happy with my work... but waiting just prolongs it further. I also really appreciated your insight about taxes and such. I’ve done some research, but it’s hard where to find good answers sometimes.
please do more of these! tx
yess!!
Yess! Maybe one about marketing on social media/ how to grow a following on Instagram;)
@@franciskabalogh5114 ooooh yes! great idea!
In the first year of opening my business I didn't go to a legal office because I didn't even know if this would work out. After that I registered and now doing it full time
We miss you, Jordan! Its been a while! ❤ Glad to see your mini shop growing☺️
I've missed you to!! Thank you so much!
This video was super helpful! I would love it if you could make more videos on this topic. ♡
I can’t begin to describe how helpful this is atm, as I am working on my own online shop for the first time ! - thank you soo much 🌻
This video is perfect for me right now! I finally started to understand that I have to keep making art and figure it out as I go. It’s really a process and I’m excited about sharing my art journey. 😁
Jordan!! ☺️ I’m so happy to see your video. This is super helpful!
Dude you are the only person who has explained the tax and legal side of this! Thank you!!! It’s seriously terrifying to think about screwing the taxes up and owing thousand in April. Thank you for the break down and app rec 🥺🙌
OMG IM SO HAPPY U POSTED BY THE WAY IMAAAA HUGEEE FAN
Thanks for this! I spent the whole quarantine trying to start a shop (for the second time) and my personal struggle is that I feel like my art is not good enough. I do stickers as well... and feel like my graphic design background made my style very generic and mainstream, because I was told how to create things for massive brands and platforms and I worked in this business for a very long time. I just wish my style was more personal and creative and it had like a personal imput instead of being so standard and anonymous... I do envy a bit artists that can, but now I think I'll just start and try to offer what I have and see where this takes me, hopefully I will find my own style that I am happy with. Thanks :)
I feel very self conscious about my art too. I think it's nothing important. I'm an art student and the fact that I am pressured into making art has ruined it for me and it feels like I don't know what I'm doing anymore. But I still want to be able to make art and possibly sell it, just on my own terms, instead of burning out :/
@@vayermenoviko0linixD Burnout and other peoples expectations really put pressure on artists, it is not like other jobs. But what I do is I try to convince myself that not everyone is going to like what I do, and you can grow apart from them, but others will and putting yourself out there will bring them closer, you will make a connection with them and they will be like a second family. The part of becoming inspired to develop a style is the hardest for me and I can't give any advice on that, hopefully with practise and effort things will come
This is actually really helpful, the part about telling your story. I have seen other videos of people doing thousands of dollars worth of business their first month on Etsy, and it is totally unrealistic. They acted like you launch a shop and boom money rolls in. You also talked about having a whole social media presence that takes years to build, which they don't mention. You cover soooo much realistic stuff, I don't feel like you are trying to sell me on 1. How awesome you are 2. To buy your online courses. Thank you for being authentic!!
This is so perfect! I literally just started my own shop!
13:52 Thanks, I’m glad you gave advice for people to be more authentic; instead of hawking their product right away 😊
Thank you this was really helpful. It just really goes to show that consistency and perseverance are really the key to getting to where you want to be. 💚
Super helpful, and a great overview, thank you!
thank you for being so transparent. Great video
Amazing content JC! Im an older man w/many years of art experience but never sold art online, thank you for sharing your world w/us....All the best!
I would love to hear more about the tools and supplies you use! Thanks so much for the content.
This video had the best and most wise tips! It definitely teaches and offers the best for your audience to learn from. I even added this to my inspiration playlist :) this is the first video I've seen of yours but I'm definitely sticking around!
That legal stuff... when did you started to work on it? Since you started or when your business was solid enough? Thank you so mucho for sharing, I needed this video 💞
Thank you so much, Jordan! You answered so many questions, and even crushed my roadblock of when to do actually get started: now! That one bit alone was priceless. More of these, please. Bright blessings.
Most really successful people have failed at some point. But they believed in themselves and what they wanted to achieve and kept on going. That's an import lesson right there, so you were smart. You make good points. Thanks.
I’m just now watching this video, but you are truly inspirational. I understand everything you are saying. Thank you for giving other people confidence to not put it off, to just do it. We all start small. You are truly a role model! God bless you! 😭💓
I’m launching my art online shop this week. So nervous! Thank you for the tips! 🥰
i just opened my shop website today, then you uploaded this video. omg can’t think of other words. thank yo for this, Jordan. you’re a big inspiration to me and my art 🥺☁️
I will try sticking to your advice because even I am thinking about opening my online shop in the coming years. Thank you so much.
You are a great inspiration, both artistically and in general. Love you.
i want to make art videos but feel like my art is not good enough [ cries in a corner ]
Nah dude just start. Start and keep going and youll get better.
@@imtheartifact3629 Exactly. Post consistently and you'll get better.
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Yes me too.. i have just start my RUclips Channel the previous year but nah i dont feel like it will work 🤦♀️
@@loginaaymangallery I just subscribed you have beautiful art you should keep going
such a great (and wise) perspective! thanks!
I am not an artist. Zero chance of me selling art ever. I still watched this video because I love everything you do! 🥰😂
This is what I am looking for. I am thinking whether ebay or etsy for selling my mini paintings. Also, debating whether I am ready for this or not. But based on your words, dont wait for too long. Hihi. Thank you for your words of wisdom about starting a business. May God continue to use you to be an inspiration to others and bless all the works of your hands. ❤️
Lots of clarity for a young lady. Best regards.
This was so helpful! I just opened my own Etsy store last week, had a couple sales from friends so far! Thank you so much
Thank you for the insight. When you talked about starting to sell your art online, i totally got that. I’ve been discouraged by the fact that I dont even think my own art is good enough. Nowadays i just go through some for about 1 minute, bcos that is all the time you need to learn from other people’s art. Otherwise, its just about learning from your mistakes and not stopping even tho you feel like it. Thanks for all that other info, i was getting concerned about those. Lots of love
Just your voice is sooo calming and comforting. Obviously, this is a very informative video!
Thank you so much for all of the info! I was thinking of selling art as a side hustle while attending college, will keep all of this in mind :)
I'm new to this channel and i'm LOVING it!!!! The vlogs are so aesthetic and relaxing and the tips are so good!! Thank you so much
The neat thing about withholding your own income tax is you get the option to earn the interest made off of your own withholding as it sits in your own bank account, and not the bank account of some employer.
I just posted my drawings on Facebook buy and sell market hopefully I'm doing something right 🙏🙏🙏 any advice would help... I do graphite drawings
You are so kind and sweet. Thank you for sharing and it was definitely helpful. Im trying to grow my business, that’s where I’ve fallen short because im not good at selling myself 😥 ill have to brainstorm and find a creative way
thank you so much for your kind helpful and needed words. ive done so much research and i realized that i have a bad habit of dreaming rather than taking the steps to doing. youre an inspiration!! 🏹☁️🥯🥛🌾🐚♥️
I loved this video, Jordan! It really couldn't have appeared in my feed at a more perfect time. I 100% agree with your tip on starting now with what you have and trusting that you'll learn as you go. Hope you're doing well ❤️
thank you for the honest and detailed guide jordan! Following you through your own journey has made me feel a lot more confident and better about where I am with my art and my art business, and I'm so grateful!♥️
Hiii, just wanna ask, when did you register your shop to become legal? Was it when you first started or was it when you have already built up a regular customer base?
I'm so glad I ran across you today. I'm a textile artist and I want to make a website for my work. I also plan to sell on Etsy. I checked out Shopify and will probably use them when I can afford it. But for now I want to thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction. Have an excellent day and stay safe.
i've been so overwhelmed with opening my own business so please make it a series!! This is so helpful and I feel a bit relieved after watching so thank you!!!
If anyone can help with this question... I'm opening a shop on Etsy selling my oil paintings. How much money do you recommend I have on savings? Estimate?
i would love to see another video on shipping! your personal process, how you like to decorate (as i, and i’m sure you feel that the pretty packaging is just as exciting as the item itself!), etc !
Omg YES ABSOLUTELY please make this into a series of videos!!!!!!!
I've been building up my small art business for just over a year now. I teach watercolour and gouache tutorials on youtube and skillshare at the moment but Ive been wanting to get prints, stickers and other products made with my artwork on it for a while. Im currently learning how to make prints of my art but I could do with a good printer (I only have a regular printer for now)
Thanks for coming back and sharing your devices. That really helps me a lot and I am preparing to open an online shop. It's very scary but I will try to do my best. I will let you how it goes later thanks again. Hope you both are doing great, safe and happy and healthy. Spring is here in Alaska too. ^^
Missing your videos and thank you for sharing. Looking forward to that video on tools that you use. And how to setup your office to house all your stock and packaging!
It's been really good value of the time watching this video....so useful and love the way you explain things 😊
Hi Jordan, I have always been super interested in selling art and I found your video, this was really helpful. However, the content of the video is different from what I really want to say to you just at the moment: this is my first video of yours, and your channel is one that I immediately just subscribed to, you are so talented MaShaa'Allah! And the thing is everything that you said here in the beginning just connects to so many more aspects of our lives than what it was mainly aimed for. I really needed that, thank you very much for your supportive words and kindness.
Thank you so much for spreading wisdom, positivity and encouragement!
Thank you for sparing the time to create such an informative video. I'm sure it will be pretty much helpful to a lot of people. You seem to be so calm.. that made me watch this video without worrying too much about the complexity of running a business.
The second half of the vid starting with the legal stuff and the websites was really helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your video. You seem so kind and heartwarming and I loved hearing about your story. Always helps me to hear about other people starting their business and all your experiences (especially could relate to "just start" - I think following the inspiration is SO freeing and everything else will fall into place). Thank you and all the best and love to you 💕
Tee spring and red bubble are great too, if you do art, they print to order and handle shipping and listing is free on teespring and there are various options
There seem to be so many people with their own little shops here and I'm curious about what you are all creating and selling. Please share your shop or Instagram name with me. ❤
And thank you so much Jordan for the awesome video, it came exactly at the right time for me too. It is somehow a little scary to begin with everything and you helped a lot. ❤
Ida 👋 Hey! I’m Sarah and I sew clothes and make accessories/home decor for american girl dolls!! My Etsy shop is Livebycedar and I also have an Instagram!! I’ve been following jordan for a long time since about 15-30k and this video really found me at the right time as well!! ♥️
Hi! I'm Jasmine and run Ocean Child Creative. I have prints, greeting cards, and stickers, all inspired by the ocean. I also give back to ocean conservation with a portion of the profit. You can find me @oceanchildcreative on Instagram (and Facebook, but I rarely update), or oceanchildcreative.com
Hey! I’m Kenia, I sell lashes and handmade lipglosses for now :) my Instagram shop is @kenlyshop_ i plan on selling more things hopefully soon.
I’m 18 and I make wire wrapped pendants with stones and crystals that I find and polish myself:) My depop is AverysJewels 🌷💖☮️
Hi! I’m Anna and I haven’t opened my shop yet but my instagram is up it’s called AnnaDoesArt or @annadoesartco. My etsy shop will sell phone cases, paintings, and maybe prints. Please check it out!
Thanks for really calm, logical and helpful video. It helped reduce that overwhelming feeling that was starting to creep in.
I am so glad you did this video. I have been looking for someone to explain this in an easy way. Thank you so much for sharing this. Very honest and informative. I appreciate your help!
This is so helpful. Thank you. I am new to the whole buissiness thing. It can be really overwhelming. The one part that helps me feel better is the baby steps parts. There is encouragment, that a new artist can start right away and learn little by little. I like that. Trying to understand everything at once is so overwhelming. It is nice to learn that one can just be gradual. I also like the the part on social media. I have some experience with this, even if I don't have a huge following. It is nice to know it doesn't have to be one big ad. My appraoch is just to release full blown content online. I don't use a pay wall on any of it. A most basic example is to post a picture. I just post the picture on social media. Then I give a little bit of text to describe what is in the picture. The part on bookeeping is also nice. I am not a fan of this to be honest. It is boring but pracitical. It is nice to know I am not alone in my disdain. It is nice to see an artist do this. That gives me encouragment that I could do this too.I would totally hire an accountant if I could afford it.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. You are very inspiring!
I know this is not exactly a business but thanks to you I learned how to make zines and I dared to spread my poetry into zines around the university. I really wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart your content and art! You are such an idol! 💜
Thank you for this video. It made me realize how beneficial it is to keep moving forward on the creative path to get where you want to be. It may not feel right in the beginning but it will get there over time. Our brains always see what we want the now
I'm so happy for youuuu 🥺💛 I've been watching and following you ever since and you really inspired me!! Please continue no matter what. We love you!!
Thank you for sharing all of this info. I happened to find this video by accident, but it’s exactly what I needed to hear. 🙏
Yes! Thanks you SO much for making this video. I'm in that stage right now and make lists everyday only to look at them blankly and still don't know what to do first lol. Always love your vids, and thanks again for sharing this info!! Stay well :)
I found your video really helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to talk about your process! A lot of people don't talk about the finance/legal stuff.
Yes please! I would love for this to be a series with more info on how you run an art biz! Specifically I would love to know how you create such beautiful packaging for your stickers and washi tapes? In that little clip of you packing up the order I saw it and they look really professional!
Thank you so much for posting and sharing your knowledge and experience. Super helpful! I wish you immeasurable success!
One of the best videos I have seen Jordan...thanks so much!!
Thanks so much for this video! I really wanted to jump right into my own site but I think Etsy will be a great first stepping stone like you mentioned!
Can you please do a series? You're videos were so helpful. It inspired me to go to Etsy and research how to start my own online shop today!
I watched this yesterday and immediately began to make changes where I needed. I was on Etsy but I see I was using it wrong. Thanks again!!
Got this video just in time I was thinking about opening a shop. Would love to see what kind of tools you use!✨💞
Thanks for making this. Even with broad, general categories of info, it's very helpful. I've struggled with organizing and planning, and this demystifies the process a bit and gives me an organized starting point for my own research. I applaud your generous spirit and attitude that is supportive of other artists trying to make a living from their art.
Thank you for this informative video!
Yes, I would love to see a step by step video of printing your shipping labels.