That really stinks people would copy your products. I guess it wasn’t enough to show folks the tools to make their own 🙄 well I’m glad you’re doing good man, keep killing it!
I really like this guy and his content. He's humble, informative, focuses on delivering value and it's really inspiring. There's no unnecessary fluff or unbacked claims like with those tiresome entrepreneur-bros on RUclips.
I've been watching since you started this channel and I love to see you growing! It's inspiring for me! I've been selling my stickers on Etsy for almost a year and the most I've made in one month is $500, I was super excited! I'm working on growing my business to $3000 a month, that' been my goal since I started. I really enjoy your videos and although I'm always curious about your shop I respect your reasons for not sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story. I've been watching your videos as a guide for me on growing my business. And I think you genuinely want to help other business owners too.
Watching your videos has helped me a lot. I’m just barely starting out and I like how you don’t overwhelm me with what you’re doing. It motivates me to keep moving forward and to learn as much as I can. So thank you!
Shady customers, bad reviews that weren't warranted, and people not reading and understanding a listing and shop policies? Karens are real. I used to work retail and had to deal with people at the returns and service desks at more than one retailer. The return policy was LITERALLY behind me in big bold lettering and people still complained. People will do shady stuff to get things for free or return used stuff because they want their money back wven if the product wasn't defective. Thanks for the video! Congrats on your success!!!
Oh that makes sense, I was wondering why you were not listing your shop on your description, that sounds crazy that people would have the nerve to copy your or anybody’s stuff for that matter but I totally believe it
Hi Tim, I am going to open my etsy shop for selling garments that I designed, I feel happy for u that you are doing great on selling stickers. My products are so complex, I need to watch your videos more to motivate myself.
Wow! I'm really happy to see these numbers. Most "Etsy" channels are touting "I made $100,000 a month selling blah, blah, blah...". It's refreshing to see some real, down to earth numbers which can be replicated with some discipline and drive. I also find your video in general to be well produced and easy to listen to. Good job!
Just found your channel maybe 2 weeks ago and was bummed you didn’t have more videos. Glad you have an update! Thanks so much for your transparency!! Your videos have helped me in some decision making about selling online. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I just decided to start a sticker shop over the weekend! I don’t even have a printer yet! But I have an iPad Pro and a pencil and I am a graphic designer so I think I am already on my way! Just gotta get a printer to get started!
I'm not into stickers, and I'm not into Etsy, but I love your videos. I have been trying to better myself and find new streams of income to support my home and your attitude matches what I enjoy investing my time in. Keep up the great work. All the best to you.
This is super helpful! I’ve been following along, and following some of your strategies to scale my own shop, and it has been great so far! It’s only been three months, and sales have already gone up a lot. You’re the reason I’ve stuck with it, so thank you!!
Finally you're back! Congratulations! Sometimes I need to remind myself why I started my business as well but yes who's gonna motivate us but ourselves? Thanks for sharing this video.👍
thankyou so much for this video!! you have no clue how much I needed it, especially the part about scaling and achievement! Im currently reminding myself of the reasons I started and reasons to keep going. Thankyou again
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your journey. Congratulations ! Your success is well earned and your humble nature heartwarming. You're helped me to decide on the equipment I'll purchase and although I'm looking at different product you've really inspired me to consider monetising it. Cheers from Australia.
Love the way how you explain things, very detail and easy to understand. Your voice is calming and it's good to hear your voice. LOL anywayss, thanks for sharing :)
Man thanks for the videos its really nice to accompany your process. The thing with building a business because of the freedom really resonated with me 😊 I hope you continue with the videos!
Hi Tim! This is very exciting that you are sharing your journey and all you've learned. I am interested in the idea of creating stickers. I am an artist and graphic designer who works in print production, so I am confident in my skills and excited about what I can potentially accomplish. One concern I have is the longevity of the stickers. Using the equipment and methods you describe, are the stickers you produce water resistant, and are they prone to fading? One thing I want to avoid is customers being angry that the stickers they bought from me don't last. I'd appreciate your input on this topic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
I’m interested in a video to show off the equipment you use in more detail. Like why the siluetee cameo. And what are the perks to that machine vs the cricut. And even how much sticker paper quality matters
Hey Tim, thanks for sharing everything down to the details! I’d like you to share your net profit for a month, let’s say July 2022, counting all the expenses for that month (if you feel comfortable sharing this info), cause people easily fall for these huge numbers, but for an entrepreneurial mindset it’s equally important to see the actual expenses behind them. Much love.
Pitney Bowes is great! I used one at an internship and it was pretty much my favorite thing to do lol. You can also feed bubble mailers through it which is pretty neat
Love love love your new video , you shared so many information to everyone , your information very value , I understand completely. Yes you are totally right , everything need limit , because if everyone know your shop how to look like , people will copy exactly your shop , it was meant your shop no longer niches anymore , people never feeling enough lol 😂..you can not babysitters to everyone if they are want do music make money have to action and search . Your information all blessed to everyone save so much time to people. I learned a lot from you . I’m no request more information. Follow you big fan 💪🏻
Thanks, Tim. This is my 1st time to watch your video and I've susbcribed straight away. I could definitely relate to that feeling being happy with a few sales or as you mentioned $500 vs $4k. Same here, also starting this small business to share positive vibes through the productd we sell. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing. Also planning to start selling stickers but couldn't find the right materials yet. Will check your other videos maybe you have some tips there. Thanks again for sharing your stories and your tips.
So glad to see this video! I never thought of people leaving bad reviews or claiming they never received their stickers so they can receive free product. Also, I have been in the market for a new printer so will definitely be buying a mega tank now that I understand how it works. It looks like Amazon is sold out so could you link the same one on Canon’s website that way you can get credit? Also, I didn’t know you didn’t have to use the sticky pad when you’re cutting sticker paper! I hate that darn sticky pad! This will eliminate so much frustration and tedious work for me. Are you able to share what force settings you recommend when you’re not using the sticky pad? Lastly, I am in the very beginning stages - I have about 10 drawings completed, all cartoon pastries and animals so far. I have already created my shop’s name on Etsy and Instagram name for marketing. I have also completed my business logo design. Once I get the printer, I’ll just need to decide on sticker paper and my packaging. I hope to open in 2 months. 😁
Irene! Sounds like you have a solid plan for your store already! Proud of you! I've had nightmares about that sticky pad! My settings are Blade Depth: 2, Force: 12, Speed 4, Accel. 4 Wishing the best for your shop :)
@@julesd-f8251 yes I did! I opened December 28, 2021. My Etsy shop is KatarinaKreates and I sell cute and functional stickers for planners! I have 39 listings now and will continue to add more each week. It has been so much fun and I have really been enjoying it. Do you have a shop too? I would love to check it out! Thank you for your support! 🤗
9:00 you said you’re using what? Hehe. Doing all the research I can do before my move to Canada and I will also be using Etsy. Hopefully you can also dedicate a video about shipping, shipping fees, anything related to it soon. Thank you!☺️
Hey Andy, I've heard a lot of people say the same thing. My gut feeling says that Etsy changed something in September. Maybe it's the algorithm or something with their app. Not much we can do though but continuously improve our shops. And maybe work towards getting other sales channels so not all our eggs are in one basket :)
Thanks for sharing your sticker experiences. Question: do you recommend printing/cutting out sticker designs right away so that they are ready to be shipped when an order comes in or do you recommend waiting for an order before you do print/cutting your designs?
Thankyou for reaffirming my decision not to share my ideas. I was worried about exactly that... People copying ideas. I have an idea in a subcategory that blows the others out of the water, but if i share my process it could damage me before iv'e even begun.
Love your videos, Tim. I'm planning on launching my Etsy store (and website) in the next few weeks and I'm wondering if you don't give you shop name, aside from Etsy ads, how do you get the word out about it? I would imagine posting it on FB or any other social media site would have the same effect as posting it on here and as an illustrator myself, I'm very concerned about copycats.
I was always wondering why most if not all the people that make Etsy Tutorials don't share their shop link. Seemed like a missed opportunity. I even started to think that their shops must be scammy or some sort. Cause one time a saw a Tutorial where the woman automated her shop completely. Hooking it up to some apparel provider or something like that. So she basically didn't do anything. But I never thought about the risk of ppl stealing your shop basically. Guess you attract different ppl when doing etsy tutorials that include a decent amount of revenue showcase instead of doing studio vlogs which are directed to customers. Anyway watched a bunch of your videos over the past couple days and you gave me a good amount of inspiration to make changes to my shop. The way you conveyed those infos just kinda hit different. So thanks a lot.
Thanks Kari! Honestly, I was thinking of quitting RUclips because the amount of copycats was really hurting my shop at one point. I decided that I'd stop sharing it and just deal with the people who don't believe me 🤷♂️. Glad you found some useful information. Wish you the best on your shop :)
As soon as you have any sort of success there’s always some people who will and steal it or destroy it so you’ve got to be careful (talking from experience)
I just got my 15 mins of fames by having my previous comment shown in this video 😂 but tbh your reason for not sharing is very fair even though if you share your shop u might get thousands more orders, but I’d imagine it would take away the fun for u and be very stressful especially having a full time job on the side!
Thank you for your videos. They are truly so helpful. I am wondering your revenue is 30k. I am sure you spend money on ads? How much is your profit usually per month could you share that with us?
thanks so much for all the transparency and guidance! You're seriously a great human being and I know life will reward you for that :) Quick question if you have a minute to answer but do you use a PO box or do you just use your home address?
Tim.. did you have to take a graphic designing class? I took it back many years ago when I was in high school.. I learned Photoshop. Since I haven't been putting my skill to practice, I forgot lots of it.
I'm curious, when your sales dipped slightly in May, did you have an offering available that was themed for the Mother's Day celebration? If not, do you think that could have affected your sales? It seems your sales increased sharply after. I have created my Etsy shop, though not yet live, based on the information you've shared. Thanks, and best wishes to you!
Thank you for this video update, i always find them very helpful! How did you continue with the etsy paid ads - in one video you mentioned that you started 5 dollars/day ads and that this significantly increased your sales - did you continue with them and if yes did you change the amount? Was there a correlation with the sales amount (e.g. the month you made 9k). Thank you for your honesty and transparency. Best wishes from france♥️
Bonjour Laura! I've since increased my ad budget to $15/day. I did try $20 and $25 but saw no noticeable increase in sales at that point so I decided to scale back to $15.
Can we just give a 👏🏻 for those conversion rates - wow!! I’ve been a reseller for the past 4 years, but I want to scale my business. You’re making way more than I am! One question: Why not just use a 3rd party to print your stickers for you (Sticker Mule, etc)?
Great question! Making them in house gives me more profit per sticker and I like to play around with one-off designs a lot to try to find something that's popular. Also I've used them in the past, and quality can be hit or miss sometimes.
Hey Michelle, I shared it openly in the past but stopped after I got a bunch of people copying my designs. I may reveal in the future after my shop is more established. Hope you understand.
So I'm thinking about starting a shop on Etsy or Shopify and I watched your other video that said it was easier to sell on Etsy since you did not have to advertise on your own. So I was wondering what was your opinion on Shopify? Also I'm worried about the legal aspect of starting a business like do you have to register it? And for my country, I have to be 18 to be a sole proprietor but I'm younger than that. I also wish to start a small sticker business or maybe some handmade items so I wanted to ask your opinion on this.
Hi Tim, thank you for another great video! Congratulations on your success! Your videos have been helpful and inspiring to me as I've kind of been floundering for a while now with my Etsy shop. I had it open for a few of my art prints for a while, but I'm more focused on stickers and I really struggle with sales. I guess if I had one question for you, it would be how are you making your sales? I think my biggest struggle isn't the quality of my products per se, but getting eyes on them. I have been watching tons of YT vids and trying to educate myself in sales and marketing (calling myself a beginner is probably even being kind lol). I advertise on a few social media platforms, but perhaps I'm just not doing it enough. I have been focusing on getting more items up for sale though. Thanks again so much for your videos as well as your time - good luck on all of your future endeavors!
I'm just getting started and looking at materials. I already have a Canon tank printer and a cricut I use for fun so I figured why not start a side gig and earn income from my hobby. I'm trying to keep my COGS low but still offer a quality product. I'm curious about shipping materials. I see a lot of people using standard envelopes to ship their stickers and vinyl products. Do you have any issues with things getting damaged from the elements? I am concerned with rain, snow, moisture.
I ship most of my orders inside a polybag -> regular envelope. Polybags are super cheap and will prevent stickers from ever getting wet. If someone makes a big purchase I'll put them into a bubble mailer. Hope that helps :)
Hey Tim I'm wanting to make a sticker shop because I've been enjoying designing stickers. But I'm not sure if im willing to invest 500$ for a new printer and a cutter straight out the gate. What should I do
It's super tedious but you could always cut stickers out by hand, which saves you from buying the cutter. I tried this for a bit and got major hand cramps :(
Hey Tim! I was in the market for a new printer because I was blowing through ink for my stickers. I just picked up the same Canon pixma G3260 and I’m loving the quality, but is it just me or is this the loudest printer on planet earth? Is yours also really loud?
@@TimKoa how would you describe the quality of the stickers made by ur new printer? Also do they happen to be waterproof stickers too? :) thankyou Tim!!
I use stamps for most orders so it's about $.90 cents to $1.30 depending on the weight. I charge customers for this though, they don't seem to mind. For larger orders, I'll ship it out with tracking which costs about $6-7.
ok so now there has to be a video titled 'How I Joined The Illuminati' but it's just a video on how to calibrate your cutter really really well. Congrats on your success :) Just starting out myself in the last month or so.
Simple answer is both! I started with Etsy first and it's still where I get the vast majority of orders. So if you have to start with one, I'd recommend Etsy, but I think it's important to build a brand and get off Etsy at some point.
Thanks for sharing! I have no idea that you could cut stickers without the mat. I tried to set "no mat" in Silhouette studio, but the cut area would then become much smaller, is this normal? Thanks!
You can change margins in the software to give you the maximum workable space, but yeah it's going to cut off a little bit of usable space on the bottom of the sheet. To me, it's worth the trade off to not have to use the sticky mat again! :)
That really stinks people would copy your products. I guess it wasn’t enough to show folks the tools to make their own 🙄 well I’m glad you’re doing good man, keep killing it!
And this is why copyright is so important for any type of graphic and printed media.
I really like this guy and his content. He's humble, informative, focuses on delivering value and it's really inspiring. There's no unnecessary fluff or unbacked claims like with those tiresome entrepreneur-bros on RUclips.
You’re my new favorite channel! I’m binging your videos now ❤️
I've been watching since you started this channel and I love to see you growing! It's inspiring for me! I've been selling my stickers on Etsy for almost a year and the most I've made in one month is $500, I was super excited! I'm working on growing my business to $3000 a month, that' been my goal since I started. I really enjoy your videos and although I'm always curious about your shop I respect your reasons for not sharing.
hey, are you able to teach me how to do this?
It's sad that people copied what you did....some folks have no shame. Thank you for your information!
Thank you for sharing your story. I've been watching your videos as a guide for me on growing my business. And I think you genuinely want to help other business owners too.
Watching your videos has helped me a lot. I’m just barely starting out and I like how you don’t overwhelm me with what you’re doing. It motivates me to keep moving forward and to learn as much as I can. So thank you!
Tim, a very honest and transparent video sharing your experience! Thank you. All the best...
You are sharing so many details with us, it is actually motivational to see all these numbers and get an idea of what is real. Thank you.
Shady customers, bad reviews that weren't warranted, and people not reading and understanding a listing and shop policies? Karens are real. I used to work retail and had to deal with people at the returns and service desks at more than one retailer. The return policy was LITERALLY behind me in big bold lettering and people still complained. People will do shady stuff to get things for free or return used stuff because they want their money back wven if the product wasn't defective.
Thanks for the video! Congrats on your success!!!
Love the printer upgrade tip! Always so satisfying to execute on optimizing operational costs
Oh that makes sense, I was wondering why you were not listing your shop on your description, that sounds crazy that people would have the nerve to copy your or anybody’s stuff for that matter but I totally believe it
Hi Tim, I am going to open my etsy shop for selling garments that I designed, I feel happy for u that you are doing great on selling stickers. My products are so complex, I need to watch your videos more to motivate myself.
If you need motivating words, don't bother starting.
This is amazing! I’ve been following your journey for a while now, you’re truly an inspiration. What’s your Etsy shop btw? I’d love to check it out!
Never mind just saw the end of your video! 😂 no sweat! Still a fan, thanks for all the info ☺️
Wow! I'm really happy to see these numbers. Most "Etsy" channels are touting "I made $100,000 a month selling blah, blah, blah...". It's refreshing to see some real, down to earth numbers which can be replicated with some discipline and drive. I also find your video in general to be well produced and easy to listen to. Good job!
Just found your channel maybe 2 weeks ago and was bummed you didn’t have more videos. Glad you have an update! Thanks so much for your transparency!! Your videos have helped me in some decision making about selling online. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Jessica :)
Im really happy that you have posted a new video 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Welcome back and congratulations on your 9K month Tim! I’m happy when I saw your new video notification🤟🏻
Thanks Brianna! I appreciate you! :)
Tim, I really enjoyed this video!
You shared your heart and even gave us some tips to stay focused on our personal why!
Thank you TIM!
Thanks for the video! I just decided to start a sticker shop over the weekend! I don’t even have a printer yet! But I have an iPad Pro and a pencil and I am a graphic designer so I think I am already on my way! Just gotta get a printer to get started!
I'm not into stickers, and I'm not into Etsy, but I love your videos. I have been trying to better myself and find new streams of income to support my home and your attitude matches what I enjoy investing my time in. Keep up the great work. All the best to you.
This is super helpful! I’ve been following along, and following some of your strategies to scale my own shop, and it has been great so far! It’s only been three months, and sales have already gone up a lot. You’re the reason I’ve stuck with it, so thank you!!
Link your shop! I’m always wanting to help small businesses 😀
So proud of you! Wish you the best and thanks for watching! :)
So happy you are back! Always grateful that you share your tips and tricks with us 🙌🏻
Finally you're back! Congratulations! Sometimes I need to remind myself why I started my business as well but yes who's gonna motivate us but ourselves? Thanks for sharing this video.👍
You got this! Thanks for watching! :)
thankyou so much for this video!! you have no clue how much I needed it, especially the part about scaling and achievement! Im currently reminding myself of the reasons I started and reasons to keep going. Thankyou again
You got this Jade! :)
glad I found your channel! I'm not into etsy (dont have time for it) but I love the tips you share that helps for selling art in general.
Thanks for sharing what you use! I definitely need help with the ink. Canon's ink is cheaper than my HP printer, but I'm going through it sooooo fast
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your journey. Congratulations ! Your success is well earned and your humble nature heartwarming. You're helped me to decide on the equipment I'll purchase and although I'm looking at different product you've really inspired me to consider monetising it. Cheers from Australia.
Love the way how you explain things, very detail and easy to understand. Your voice is calming and it's good to hear your voice. LOL
anywayss, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for watching :)
Man thanks for the videos its really nice to accompany your process. The thing with building a business because of the freedom really resonated with me 😊 I hope you continue with the videos!
Hi Tim! This is very exciting that you are sharing your journey and all you've learned.
I am interested in the idea of creating stickers. I am an artist and graphic designer who works in print production, so I am confident in my skills and excited about what I can potentially accomplish.
One concern I have is the longevity of the stickers. Using the equipment and methods you describe, are the stickers you produce water resistant, and are they prone to fading? One thing I want to avoid is customers being angry that the stickers they bought from me don't last. I'd appreciate your input on this topic.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
I’m interested in a video to show off the equipment you use in more detail. Like why the siluetee cameo. And what are the perks to that machine vs the cricut. And even how much sticker paper quality matters
Hey Tim, thanks for sharing everything down to the details! I’d like you to share your net profit for a month, let’s say July 2022, counting all the expenses for that month (if you feel comfortable sharing this info), cause people easily fall for these huge numbers, but for an entrepreneurial mindset it’s equally important to see the actual expenses behind them. Much love.
I'd like to point out your conversion rate of 8%..that's amazing! Great job. I understand a good conversions for Etsy is between 1 to 5%.
Pitney Bowes is great! I used one at an internship and it was pretty much my favorite thing to do lol. You can also feed bubble mailers through it which is pretty neat
Haha yeah when it stamps it’s so satisfying! :)
very nice video Tim. You share alot, and honest about it. Thanks
Love love love your new video , you shared so many information to everyone , your information very value , I understand completely.
Yes you are totally right , everything need limit , because if everyone know your shop how to look like , people will copy exactly your shop , it was meant your shop no longer niches anymore , people never feeling enough lol 😂..you can not babysitters to everyone if they are want do music make money have to action and search .
Your information all blessed to everyone save so much time to people. I learned a lot from you . I’m no request more information. Follow you big fan 💪🏻
Thanks, Tim. This is my 1st time to watch your video and I've susbcribed straight away. I could definitely relate to that feeling being happy with a few sales or as you mentioned $500 vs $4k. Same here, also starting this small business to share positive vibes through the productd we sell. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing. Also planning to start selling stickers but couldn't find the right materials yet. Will check your other videos maybe you have some tips there. Thanks again for sharing your stories and your tips.
Good points, looking forward for a video explaining ads optimizing strategies.
Happy to see you back Tim!!! I tried contacting you and thought you disappeared haha.
My apologies! I'm trying to get better at social media!
Would you be able to make a video about how you use your silhouette cameo 4? Otherwise, great videos! :)
Really like your videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Congrats on your success Tim!
Thanks for watching Kim :)
So glad to see this video! I never thought of people leaving bad reviews or claiming they never received their stickers so they can receive free product. Also, I have been in the market for a new printer so will definitely be buying a mega tank now that I understand how it works. It looks like Amazon is sold out so could you link the same one on Canon’s website that way you can get credit? Also, I didn’t know you didn’t have to use the sticky pad when you’re cutting sticker paper! I hate that darn sticky pad! This will eliminate so much frustration and tedious work for me. Are you able to share what force settings you recommend when you’re not using the sticky pad? Lastly, I am in the very beginning stages - I have about 10 drawings completed, all cartoon pastries and animals so far. I have already created my shop’s name on Etsy and Instagram name for marketing. I have also completed my business logo design. Once I get the printer, I’ll just need to decide on sticker paper and my packaging. I hope to open in 2 months. 😁
Irene! Sounds like you have a solid plan for your store already! Proud of you! I've had nightmares about that sticky pad! My settings are Blade Depth: 2, Force: 12, Speed 4, Accel. 4
Wishing the best for your shop :)
Did you open? If so what's ur shop name I wanna see how it went!
@@julesd-f8251 yes I did! I opened December 28, 2021. My Etsy shop is KatarinaKreates and I sell cute and functional stickers for planners! I have 39 listings now and will continue to add more each week. It has been so much fun and I have really been enjoying it. Do you have a shop too? I would love to check it out! Thank you for your support! 🤗
9:00 you said you’re using what? Hehe. Doing all the research I can do before my move to Canada and I will also be using Etsy. Hopefully you can also dedicate a video about shipping, shipping fees, anything related to it soon. Thank you!☺️
So excited your back, funny thing is my shops best month was August as well and saw a decline in sells in September. Keep up the good work.
Hey Andy, I've heard a lot of people say the same thing. My gut feeling says that Etsy changed something in September. Maybe it's the algorithm or something with their app.
Not much we can do though but continuously improve our shops. And maybe work towards getting other sales channels so not all our eggs are in one basket :)
Great video keep up the great work proud of you ❤️
Thanks for sharing your sticker experiences. Question: do you recommend printing/cutting out sticker designs right away so that they are ready to be shipped when an order comes in or do you recommend waiting for an order before you do print/cutting your designs?
I’d think, you can print when it gets sold until you start getting more orders consistently
His stickers are customized with names, so they are printed on demand
Thankyou for reaffirming my decision not to share my ideas.
I was worried about exactly that... People copying ideas. I have an idea in a subcategory that blows the others out of the water, but if i share my process it could damage me before iv'e even begun.
Did you use PO box when you started? Thanks for this vids love love it :) Helpful
Love your videos, Tim. I'm planning on launching my Etsy store (and website) in the next few weeks and I'm wondering if you don't give you shop name, aside from Etsy ads, how do you get the word out about it? I would imagine posting it on FB or any other social media site would have the same effect as posting it on here and as an illustrator myself, I'm very concerned about copycats.
Well done on your sales bro!
Thank you very much for this very useful information!! It is very good!!
I was always wondering why most if not all the people that make Etsy Tutorials don't share their shop link. Seemed like a missed opportunity. I even started to think that their shops must be scammy or some sort. Cause one time a saw a Tutorial where the woman automated her shop completely. Hooking it up to some apparel provider or something like that. So she basically didn't do anything.
But I never thought about the risk of ppl stealing your shop basically. Guess you attract different ppl when doing etsy tutorials that include a decent amount of revenue showcase instead of doing studio vlogs which are directed to customers.
Anyway watched a bunch of your videos over the past couple days and you gave me a good amount of inspiration to make changes to my shop. The way you conveyed those infos just kinda hit different. So thanks a lot.
Thanks Kari! Honestly, I was thinking of quitting RUclips because the amount of copycats was really hurting my shop at one point. I decided that I'd stop sharing it and just deal with the people who don't believe me 🤷♂️.
Glad you found some useful information. Wish you the best on your shop :)
As soon as you have any sort of success there’s always some people who will and steal it or destroy it so you’ve got to be careful (talking from experience)
I just got my 15 mins of fames by having my previous comment shown in this video 😂 but tbh your reason for not sharing is very fair even though if you share your shop u might get thousands more orders, but I’d imagine it would take away the fun for u and be very stressful especially having a full time job on the side!
Thank you for your videos. They are truly so helpful. I am wondering your revenue is 30k. I am sure you spend money on ads? How much is your profit usually per month could you share that with us?
thanks so much for all the transparency and guidance! You're seriously a great human being and I know life will reward you for that :) Quick question if you have a minute to answer but do you use a PO box or do you just use your home address?
I do use a PO Box :)
Tim.. did you have to take a graphic designing class? I took it back many years ago when I was in high school.. I learned Photoshop. Since I haven't been putting my skill to practice, I forgot lots of it.
I'm curious, when your sales dipped slightly in May, did you have an offering available that was themed for the Mother's Day celebration? If not, do you think that could have affected your sales? It seems your sales increased sharply after. I have created my Etsy shop, though not yet live, based on the information you've shared. Thanks, and best wishes to you!
What do you do if you want to take a vacation ? Put it on hold ? Pay someone to take care of orders and shipping ?
Oh my goodness. My Grandson set up this account!! I had no idea this was my name. Have to change it immediately!!!
You are doing good, keep going.
Please keep the videos coming
Can you make or explain planning for the taxes part of your business and how Etsy charges.
Thank you for this video update, i always find them very helpful! How did you continue with the etsy paid ads - in one video you mentioned that you started 5 dollars/day ads and that this significantly increased your sales - did you continue with them and if yes did you change the amount? Was there a correlation with the sales amount (e.g. the month you made 9k). Thank you for your honesty and transparency. Best wishes from france♥️
Bonjour Laura! I've since increased my ad budget to $15/day. I did try $20 and $25 but saw no noticeable increase in sales at that point so I decided to scale back to $15.
@@TimKoa great, thank you so much! I hope you get your sales back up this months🤗👍
Can you do a video on Etsy fees? What do you net after the fees each month?
Thank you again for your videos! Do you ship to the US too, or just Canada?
Canada, US and a few European countries!
@@TimKoa Thank you, Tim.
Can we just give a 👏🏻 for those conversion rates - wow!! I’ve been a reseller for the past 4 years, but I want to scale my business. You’re making way more than I am!
One question: Why not just use a 3rd party to print your stickers for you (Sticker Mule, etc)?
Great question! Making them in house gives me more profit per sticker and I like to play around with one-off designs a lot to try to find something that's popular. Also I've used them in the past, and quality can be hit or miss sometimes.
i just made $500 in my first 48 hrs selling stickers on facebook shops!
Hi Tim 🙂 How can I find your shop on Etsy?
You motivate me to keep going with my shop! Do you have a link to your shop? I couldn’t find it.
Hey Michelle, I shared it openly in the past but stopped after I got a bunch of people copying my designs. I may reveal in the future after my shop is more established. Hope you understand.
@@TimKoa I totally understand!
Thank You for your video, How do you pack your stickers?
So I'm thinking about starting a shop on Etsy or Shopify and I watched your other video that said it was easier to sell on Etsy since you did not have to advertise on your own. So I was wondering what was your opinion on Shopify? Also I'm worried about the legal aspect of starting a business like do you have to register it? And for my country, I have to be 18 to be a sole proprietor but I'm younger than that. I also wish to start a small sticker business or maybe some handmade items so I wanted to ask your opinion on this.
This is great! Congrats!!
Thanks for watching Anita :)
Hi Tim, thank you for another great video! Congratulations on your success! Your videos have been helpful and inspiring to me as I've kind of been floundering for a while now with my Etsy shop. I had it open for a few of my art prints for a while, but I'm more focused on stickers and I really struggle with sales. I guess if I had one question for you, it would be how are you making your sales? I think my biggest struggle isn't the quality of my products per se, but getting eyes on them. I have been watching tons of YT vids and trying to educate myself in sales and marketing (calling myself a beginner is probably even being kind lol). I advertise on a few social media platforms, but perhaps I'm just not doing it enough. I have been focusing on getting more items up for sale though. Thanks again so much for your videos as well as your time - good luck on all of your future endeavors!
Do you have any partners or are you doing this all on your own? Thanks for these videos. Great info
I'm just getting started and looking at materials. I already have a Canon tank printer and a cricut I use for fun so I figured why not start a side gig and earn income from my hobby. I'm trying to keep my COGS low but still offer a quality product.
I'm curious about shipping materials. I see a lot of people using standard envelopes to ship their stickers and vinyl products. Do you have any issues with things getting damaged from the elements? I am concerned with rain, snow, moisture.
I ship most of my orders inside a polybag -> regular envelope. Polybags are super cheap and will prevent stickers from ever getting wet. If someone makes a big purchase I'll put them into a bubble mailer. Hope that helps :)
Thanks for sharing!
How do I visit your Etsy store?
Where is the link for your Etsy ? I would like to see the results
Hey Tim I'm wanting to make a sticker shop because I've been enjoying designing stickers. But I'm not sure if im willing to invest 500$ for a new printer and a cutter straight out the gate. What should I do
Maybe find used ones?
It's super tedious but you could always cut stickers out by hand, which saves you from buying the cutter. I tried this for a bit and got major hand cramps :(
can I know about the Printer & Cutting Mashie Please.
Hey Tim! I was in the market for a new printer because I was blowing through ink for my stickers. I just picked up the same Canon pixma G3260 and I’m loving the quality, but is it just me or is this the loudest printer on planet earth? Is yours also really loud?
Lol yes! It does make a really loud noise when it’s taking ink from the tanks. I work with headphones :)
Great… I was kind of hoping that maybe I just set it up wrong. Headphones it is!
thank you so much!
So honest
awesome!
Why don’t you have them printed for you? Will save time and might even be less cost?
Making them in house gives me more profit margin. I'm also super picky about quality, so making them in house lets me control what customers get.
@@TimKoa how would you describe the quality of the stickers made by ur new printer? Also do they happen to be waterproof stickers too? :) thankyou Tim!!
Can you explain why you chose to make and ship your own as opposed to print on demand?
There's pros and cons to everything, but I went the way I did for the higher profit margins and being able to control the quality of the product.
@@TimKoa ah okay, thanks for that explanation. Makes sense!
Hi Tim, thanks for sharing, may I know your average shipping cost?
I use stamps for most orders so it's about $.90 cents to $1.30 depending on the weight. I charge customers for this though, they don't seem to mind. For larger orders, I'll ship it out with tracking which costs about $6-7.
ok so now there has to be a video titled 'How I Joined The Illuminati' but it's just a video on how to calibrate your cutter really really well.
Congrats on your success :) Just starting out myself in the last month or so.
Not sure the Illuminati would like that 😆. Congrats on starting! I wish you the best :)
would it be better to have a shop on Etsy or have your own website?
Simple answer is both! I started with Etsy first and it's still where I get the vast majority of orders. So if you have to start with one, I'd recommend Etsy, but I think it's important to build a brand and get off Etsy at some point.
Love your videos! Where can I contact you regarding a partnership proposal for an Etsy SEO tool? Thanks Iara!
It looks like you were successful from the start. First month you made $400? My product is $64.99 so I’m guessing my numbers will reflect differently
First month was actually around $50! My second month was around $400. Every shop will be different. Best of luck on yours :)
Which is your etsy shop .would like to purchase stickers
Thanks for sharing! I have no idea that you could cut stickers without the mat. I tried to set "no mat" in Silhouette studio, but the cut area would then become much smaller, is this normal? Thanks!
You can change margins in the software to give you the maximum workable space, but yeah it's going to cut off a little bit of usable space on the bottom of the sheet. To me, it's worth the trade off to not have to use the sticky mat again! :)
@@TimKoa thanks for taking the time to answer!
Fantastic results! Don’t share your shop name! :))
Hi do you do this for a living?
Did you sue those people who copied?
$9000 per month equates to $12 after Etsy fees.