The time is now, Monday morning I will be going into the office to let the manger know I will be leaving my full time job and going to part time. My husband and I made this decision and it will be better for my creativity to work on my craft business and it will also be better for my mental health. I work in health care and for the past two years it has been very difficult. We have a home paid for, no car debt, and our daughter is grown and married. My time is now
Almost all people around me got the idea that I'm not working. Even my father told them I'm jobless. Actually I quit my job around the end of last year. Since then I keep searching for any kind of work online. I know I still not earning money right now. One day the other day, I found out I that I don't have to find a job. I don't have to work under someone else. I can start the business. Cut the story short, now I'm here.
Thank you Cassiy for your unselfish and inspirational sound advice. I appreciate your time and just this week made my 1st 5 sales. You're so right - it's not easy, there have been tears of frustration shed and I've had to walk away from the computer countless times but by returning and sticking with it I'm confident I'll see the results.
How long did it take you to get those first sales? Were they organic? I am really struggling! Haven't gotten a single sale yet and my store has been open for months :(
@@jennifercranmer8622 Hi! Sorry, just seeing this now. I started Oct 2021 but really didn't work it until around Aug 2022. Have been constantly soaking up videos and tutorials since then. I only have 6 sales even now but still determined to stick with it. You can do this! We both can, lets just keep at it. : >
@@CassiyJohnson Well, I've been in that conversation for a while now...but I loved hearing it from you none-the-less. It's always a great reminder and you said it all so beautifully in your unicorn Cassiy way. :)
These are all realistic and amazing tips. You really are a great motivation. Sadly I don’t work and my husband makes a good income. However, I feel so overwhelmed with life situations that I have extreme time blockages that I don’t seem to address. Anxiety and mental blocks are really stopping myself and am sure others from concentrating on what they want. Thanks so much for this you are really helping many ❤
I'm in my early 30s and am expecting to have open heart surgery soon. I went back to school to get my BSN in nursing but with my hectic work schedule it is becoming difficult and VERY stressful, two things I don't need. I love designing and recently got the car of my dreams and was inspired to do vinyl wrapping. I told my coworkers of my ideas and #5 really speaks to me. Not everyone will truly be happy for you. I was at a nail salon and told the owner my ideas and she stopped doing my nails, went to her office and grabbed a flyer. She's opening a new store and wants me to design it 🤯. This woman I don't know vs people I worked with for years is more supportive. That solidified my choice. I'm going to move in silence and become a self made woman ❤️ Thank you for your advice and sharing your knowledge.
I know I have the potential to build a good store and work on it, but as you said, I have the imposter syndrome I guess, I built from scratch with not much money, at least 3 multi-million dollar businesses for other people and I do not get the rewards, unfortunately, so, I made the decision to open my own Etsy store and quite possibly another store, Shopify style, I have a lot of design skills. for more than 30 years I worked in sales and design for quite high-end brands, so it is time I jump into it for me! I guess I was so tired at the end of each day, that I was just crashing and could not see the light! Thank you for the great advice and I will certainly keep watching your videos. I did my research for the past 6 months, and now it is time to go all in.
Wow. I have 3 audible book credits and was thinking I need to look up books to add. Then 3 minutes later boom. Your recommendations 🤯. I’ll take that as a sign. Thank you!!!
I want you to know that your amazing! You have truly inspired me to follow my passion and open up my Etsy shop. I have been doing endless hours of research so I can fill understand the business through and through. I have watched all of your videos and your tutorials and tips are absolutely fantastic! Keep making videos because I absolutely love them. Thank you for sharing all your tips, tricks and stories and bringing us in to how you started with your shop.
@danielle i’m on healthcare myself and i agree that the last 2 years have been rough. what a great feeling it would be to tell my boss hey i’m going per diem .
Thank you for this!! I've heard of those books before, I actually read 7 Habits when I was in high school because my father wanted me to read it, but I think I was way too young and immature then to fully grasp the information it had. I will give them a shot :) And this also made me realize that I really have only been thinking small...I've been struggling financially lately so I'm thinking about my Etsy store as a means of helping me to get by, when I should be thinking big and working towards that 6 figures. And I also want to say thank you Cassiy for always being an inspiration to me! When I started in May I was making baby steps and wasn't sure about if I would even continue POD, because in the past I've been guilty of starting new things and not really following through with them, but so far I've been gaining momentum and the progress I've seen so far excites me! Now I'm living and breathing this business and I want to prove myself that I can take it to that 6 figure level.
So excited for you Carolina! I really hope this video is a good turning point for you in dreaming bigger, believing in yourself and making it happen no matter what
Free!! This is the most confident I've felt about an online business ever and I've started a few. I feel this is my long term ambition and I'm finally understanding how necessary it is to have confidence in myself and treat it as a business and not a side hustle. Once again Cassiy, thank you.
This is perfect! I am just getting started and trying to keep my mindset right. These are excellent tips. I have been learning that having good habits and systems helps so much. Thank you so much for this! I need to get my hussle on.
Hi Cassi I like your videos and I have to say that I haven't watched all of them, but every time I ask myself a question on how to do something on Etsy, or I find myself in a crossroads, after two or three hours, how soon will I have the youtube (on the way to work) the first video that comes to me is one of yours just to help me with that deadlock or that question. I manifest it and I think it has to be that way, you are the one who solves it. I know there are a lot of videos for that but I never look specifically I just trust that God will put it in front of me and you appear. Thank you very much for the value you bring us and for the great work you are doing. I think I am telling you that you are the most suitable to at least resolve my doubts, I trust the signals 100% always. Many blessings, much success, may your businesses grow more and more and a lot of positive energy full of light.
Thank you! Such great tips! I am so grateful for the wealth of knowledge you share. You break everything down into such actionable steps and are setting so many people up for success. I just passed $10,500 in revenue on etsy in the 3 1/2 months since I started and am positive I am going to make this work. The information you share has been instrumental in helping me along the way.
FREE. I got laid last October and I’ve tapped out my savings. I’m starting over. I set up an Etsy shop selling hand made fudge and it has the potential to grow but I’m still learning SEO is my weekend.
Free!!!♥️ Cassiy thank you so much for making this video. It is just what I needed to make me realize just how much I need to change in my life and really look at where my spending is going. You are such an encouragement!
Free Hi Cassiy, thanks again for valuable advice. Can I kindly ask if you can do a tutorial on how to do your 1st order. I didn't receive any orders yet but I am just very worried 😕.
Love this! You touched on a lot of stuff I am struggling with. Staying motivated with no results is hard to do. This video hit home, I will keep going!! Thank you!
1 and 2. Actually figure out what your total monthly expenses are. Multiply your profit margin per item until you equal your monthly expenses. Now divide by 30 to get the items to sell per day. Live a low cost full value life. Value living within your means. 3. Commit to making this work no matter what. 5 years will pass regardless of your effort, so spend your time accordingly. Plan out your week and your activities. Communicate this to your family to get their support. 4. Save up 6 months of total expenses. Cut back your expenses and build sales on Etsy. Use auto deduction from paycheck (5-10% to start). 5. Stop taking advice from people who are not in the position you want to be in. Listen to The Magic of Thinking Big, the Four Hour Work Week, and the 7 Habits of highly Effective people. 6. Live the life of your dreams right now. Set your goals for what you want your life to look like 10 years from now. How many hours do you want to work? Which house to do you want to live in? Get just 1% closer to living this lifestyle and refrain from falling back into old habits and living on auto pilot.
Hi Cassiy thnx for all the tips im gonna write them all down in my POD learning notebook lol This is a small part of my big future plans. Allready got all of my plans in place for the future in terms of how i want to live and what i want to achieve. My future plan to achieve financial freedom is with real estate investing and also investing in crypto which ive allready started doing in march of 2021. And also learning about the blockchain metaverse and smart contracts world. then im also reading 1 book a month now on investing and finances, currently started on my 5th book from rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki and books from Tony Robbins and ive got the Dutch version of the 4 hour workweek. This all while working a 40 hour fulltime job which im fed up with since about 20 yrs back 😂🤣 Greetings from Holland 🙂
I have a lot of confusion and frustration about not getting views for my products. There's always room for improvement, but in my opinion, I am doing SEO properly. What I'm noticing is that the conversion rate is great on the items people see. I had 5 views on one of my shirts and 1 sale. For another shirt I had 9 view and 1 sale. That is telling me that people like my products -- they're just not being seen. I tried Etsy ads but those also weren't being shown to people even when I had a $10 a day budget. The only other thing I can think to do is facebook ads and google ads. But the bigger question for me is, why are my items not being seen?
Please do not message that other comment, it was spam. It’s important to remember that it takes time to rank on Etsy’s algorithm. Sometimes this takes 3-6 weeks of getting a few clicks, a few sales and a few reviews before they really start to push your products. Try to be patient and just keep listing things in categories that you know people are currently searching for!
@@CassiyJohnson That's weird about replying to Spam. I thought I was replying to a woman who said she was in the same boat. I started with listing Halloween and Feminist items in June/July. So it's been much more than 3-6 weeks. I've been putting up Christmas since August/ September. The only conclusion I can come to at this point is that Etsy can't possibly show all the shops making similar trending styles. I heard somewhere that Etsy has a million possibilities for what's shown on page 1. Unless they change the algorithm and give some of us a chance to let our designs be seen, there's really nothing else I can do.
@@CassiyJohnson thank you!!! I actually woke up to the star seller badge for October! This is a super exciting time :) thank you for all your super helpful tips and tricks
I moved to poland with my 3 kids and husband and im pregnant with my 4th so not trying to quit my job since thats currently the only job i have lol BUUUUUT I definitely want to supplement my husbands income. 1 USD goes 4x as far here so im really hopeful about my shop taking off soon 🤞🤞🤞
FREE!!! I love love love this motivational video! When I first started pod a year ago I said I would give it a year. Alot of things have happened in life during that year and I haven't been as consistent as I should so that's my fault. I now am working to be more consistent and now I don't have a time limit because I can see the potential and it may take me a while to get there, but I believe I will with hard work and consistency. Thank you so much for your inspiration!!
I understand you, took me 2 years to take Etsy seriously. But now selling digital products i can tell you I'm living my American dream and I am Mexican.
Thank you i was so depressed because i wasn't uploading my products and i become so lazy i thought i can't do it but you motivated me again and again 😊
Hi Cassiy! the word Santa is trademarked (of course) in the UK. is it a very bad idea to use it for those "dear Santa" funny family kind of shirts? I made a bunch and later check it and realized is trademarked. and so is Christmas 😥 is there a way of getting around this thing Thank you
Soo motivational!! You really inspire me to keep crunching away every night after the kids are in their beds. Just after a few weeks of following your advice I’ve already multiplied my sales. The sky is the limit!! 🎉/Mel
I've watched a few of your videos and still loving them and trying to learn alot and take it all in, but as a brand new store that I am alittle nervous to open, my problem has always been, why is someone going to buy from me when there are other stores out there that have way more stars and ratings and I have nothing. What's your advice for that?
The end of this video, I talked about Imposter Syndrome, this is exactly what you are feeling! You are capable of making great things too! Everyone started with no sales and reviews. Every successful store you are looking at started right where you are. You can either look at the mountain and think it's not worth the climb, or you can just not overthink it, start your shop today and have faith and belief that you can make this happen too. If millions of other people can have successful Etsy shops, why not you too??
Thank you. I really appreciate that you include the business side of things. So many of these channels show all the candy, but fail to talk about the cooking of it. Not that they are bad, just not complete.
Cassiy, do you have a course for those just starting with Etsy? I was thinking of Life Hackers Academy yet, I love your teaching style!! AND are you incorporating the new My Designs for streamlining product uploading?!
I am working on my Etsy course soon, so not ready yet but honestly I have so many good YT videos and other free videos you can get started with in the meantime
@@CassiyJohnson iT REALLY DID!!! after watching your video it made me realize that everything is possible as long I put the hard work and I'll be able to achive my dreams!! 😆Thank you so much!!! ❤
?? Can I do print on demand and create my own orders from home on the same Etsy shop???? Also can you plan to accept affirm or after pay for us that are tapped out and don’t have the $799
Yes you can sell handmade stuff and POD stuff in the same store no problem! Just make sure to tell people who may happen to order one of each type of item, that they will be getting delivered separate so they aren't surprised. I have never looked into after pay of affirm but I will check them out! In the meantime, I do have a payment plan available on my course as well to break it into 4 payments instead if that makes it easier
Cassiy! I just LOVE your channel! Your tips are pure gold!! QUESTION please... I followed your advice about researching 10 successful stores on etsy (from previous video). One thing that consistently puzzled me... I don't see the date the stores open. And MOST don't even have an "about" page for their shop. Sooo... I understand that if there's no "about" page, then there's no opening date to view. Just wondering if there's another way to know how long these shops with huge sales numbers have been around. Two years vs ten years makes huge difference, as I've learned from you. :) Your thoughts? Better not to include an about page? Better not to let folks know how long I've been on etsy... ? Since I'm a newby, as a seller anyway. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for your reply! :)
You can just sort someone’s reviews and see what is oldest! This will give you a pretty good guess at how long they have been open!! Best to have an about me even if it’s simple, etsy likes when your whole shop is filled out
When I went back to work full time in August, I probably spent 5-6 hours per day 5 days per week ish or sometimes more if I could fit it in during work time lol When I quit my job last June, I probably spent closer to 40 hours per week.
Cassiy! Your videos always feel so personal like your talking directly to me haha. I thank Jesus I found your channel because you have really helped my business. I am so excited for what's to come, Thanks again
I just started selling on etsy and that is my goal in the near future. Thank you for taking time of your day to make and share these videos they are clear to understand how to get started for a beginner. Btw, do you have any videos already poated or suggestions of how to create a website for my shop? I was looking on Pattern from Etsy but I don't necessarily love Pattern. And shopify I'm not 100% sure. Any tips?
Hi i am from Australia, i set up a seller account and as you predicted it said my account was suspended, i contacted etsy and asked them to lift the suspension so that i could well, start selling. They replied saying it was unable to be unsuspended amd that they can offer no further correspondence regarding the matter. Any ideas what i did wrong?
FREE! I'm on my way....one simple design has made $300 in sales in the last two days, so excited! I value your expertise so much, you're giving me faith that I can do it!!
As always, thankful for your content and practical, helpful tips Cassiy! Do you have a general estimation of how many of your designs become best sellers or maybe, even sell at all (5+ times or so)? I'm trying to wrap my head around how many listings I need to have to meet my income goal, and based on my rate of how many designs sell/become best sellers out of my 500+ listings currently active, I'd need like 30,000 listings to make it happen. Hope that makes sense? Maybe there's an area I'm really lacking like my designs aren't quite up to par, my SEO etc. and if I improved, my rate would increase. But even so, it seems like I need a ton of listings to make a dent in my income goal. Do you also have the experience of having a majority of your listings 'fail' so to speak and you continue to list and list with the hope you'll get a minority knock it out of the park?
Hi Cassiy, I received a reply to this comment from your account with a WhatsApp number for me to contact. I contacted that number, began a conversation and I'm afraid it is someone who hacked your account? I'm not sure. I just wanted to give you a heads up!
Hi Cassiy, could you make a video regarding investing the etsy income? I don't know where to start I make money on etsy but it loses value each day with the inflation. Any tip even in comment would mean a lot to me
You just need to make sure you are checking for trademarks before you list anything on your shirt, in your title or in your tags. Then also keep checking popular sayings as you go to ensure old sayings didn't get trademarked either. I linked a video on how to check for trademarks on your other comment.
Truly empowering advice, Cassiy. These tips are clearly thoughtfully selected and carefully presented. I hope many people will benefit from this information. See you on the next one. 😃
I follow all your videos and was wondering if I received a notice of copyright infringement from another shop the best way to go about fighting it? It was another shop owner who submitted the complaint but I purchased the graphics used in the two listings from another etsy store, uploaded them to procreate and changed the designs and numerous other people are selling the same sweatshirt with the unchanged graphic. This has caused a payment reserve on my account and I am very unhappy, I know you said previously you had to fight one and got it removed, what’s the best way to go about that?
The time is now, Monday morning I will be going into the office to let the manger know I will be leaving my full time job and going to part time. My husband and I made this decision and it will be better for my creativity to work on my craft business and it will also be better for my mental health. I work in health care and for the past two years it has been very difficult. We have a home paid for, no car debt, and our daughter is grown and married. My time is now
Wow congratulations!! I know it’s a scary decision to make but you are going to love every second of it ❤️
What a feeling and a huge step. Good luck!
Almost all people around me got the idea that I'm not working. Even my father told them I'm jobless. Actually I quit my job around the end of last year. Since then I keep searching for any kind of work online. I know I still not earning money right now. One day the other day, I found out I that I don't have to find a job. I don't have to work under someone else. I can start the business. Cut the story short, now I'm here.
Thank you Cassiy for your unselfish and inspirational sound advice. I appreciate your time and just this week made my 1st 5 sales. You're so right - it's not easy, there have been tears of frustration shed and I've had to walk away from the computer countless times but by returning and sticking with it I'm confident I'll see the results.
You got this, Leilani! Congrats on your first 5 sales!!! So exciting! ❤️
@@CassiyJohnson Thanks!!
How long did it take you to get those first sales? Were they organic? I am really struggling! Haven't gotten a single sale yet and my store has been open for months :(
@@jennifercranmer8622 my first sale took like a month
@@jennifercranmer8622 Hi! Sorry, just seeing this now. I started Oct 2021 but really didn't work it until around Aug 2022. Have been constantly soaking up videos and tutorials since then. I only have 6 sales even now but still determined to stick with it. You can do this! We both can, lets just keep at it. : >
It's such a blessing to have your own business and to be making enough to where you don't have to work for anyone
You are a ray of sunshine Cassiy. Thank you for your encouragement.
That's so sweet of you to say! Thanks for watching, Karen!
Cassiy , you are wise beyond your years. 🌺
That’s so sweet, Mary! I hope this was super helpful for you!!
@@CassiyJohnson Well, I've been in that conversation for a while now...but I loved hearing it from you none-the-less. It's always a great reminder and you said it all so beautifully in your unicorn Cassiy way. :)
These are all realistic and amazing tips. You really are a great motivation. Sadly I don’t work and my husband makes a good income. However, I feel so overwhelmed with life situations that I have extreme time blockages that I don’t seem to address. Anxiety and mental blocks are really stopping myself and am sure others from concentrating on what they want. Thanks so much for this you are really helping many ❤
I'm in my early 30s and am expecting to have open heart surgery soon. I went back to school to get my BSN in nursing but with my hectic work schedule it is becoming difficult and VERY stressful, two things I don't need. I love designing and recently got the car of my dreams and was inspired to do vinyl wrapping. I told my coworkers of my ideas and #5 really speaks to me. Not everyone will truly be happy for you. I was at a nail salon and told the owner my ideas and she stopped doing my nails, went to her office and grabbed a flyer. She's opening a new store and wants me to design it 🤯. This woman I don't know vs people I worked with for years is more supportive. That solidified my choice. I'm going to move in silence and become a self made woman ❤️ Thank you for your advice and sharing your knowledge.
I know I have the potential to build a good store and work on it, but as you said, I have the imposter syndrome I guess, I built from scratch with not much money, at least 3 multi-million dollar businesses for other people and I do not get the rewards, unfortunately, so, I made the decision to open my own Etsy store and quite possibly another store, Shopify style, I have a lot of design skills. for more than 30 years I worked in sales and design for quite high-end brands, so it is time I jump into it for me! I guess I was so tired at the end of each day, that I was just crashing and could not see the light! Thank you for the great advice and I will certainly keep watching your videos. I did my research for the past 6 months, and now it is time to go all in.
Hi Alain! I'm so glad you are getting started on your own store!! So excited for you and wishing you all the best!!
Thank you for an amazing VDO Cassiy. I’ve watching all of your VDO and all of them are super helpful. ❤❤
I'm so glad my channel has been helpful for you!! Wishing you all the best!!
Wow. I have 3 audible book credits and was thinking I need to look up books to add. Then 3 minutes later boom. Your recommendations 🤯. I’ll take that as a sign. Thank you!!!
I needed this. Another victim of imposter syndrome. Thank you so much. I love your channel.
You’re so welcome!! So glad this video was valuable to you!!
Freee!!!! You are pretty awesome and thank you for your videos. They are full with information and even great motivation.
I'm starting my journey now, looking forward to being able to take this leap of faith soon. Thanks for the video.
I hope this video helps you see what’s truly possible!! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I want you to know that your amazing! You have truly inspired me to follow my passion and open up my Etsy shop. I have been doing endless hours of research so I can fill understand the business through and through. I have watched all of your videos and your tutorials and tips are absolutely fantastic! Keep making videos because I absolutely love them. Thank you for sharing all your tips, tricks and stories and bringing us in to how you started with your shop.
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you're really digging in to understand how to make it happen!! Wishing you the best!
@danielle i’m on healthcare myself and i agree that the last 2 years have been rough. what a great feeling it would be to tell my boss hey i’m going per diem .
Thank you for this!! I've heard of those books before, I actually read 7 Habits when I was in high school because my father wanted me to read it, but I think I was way too young and immature then to fully grasp the information it had. I will give them a shot :) And this also made me realize that I really have only been thinking small...I've been struggling financially lately so I'm thinking about my Etsy store as a means of helping me to get by, when I should be thinking big and working towards that 6 figures. And I also want to say thank you Cassiy for always being an inspiration to me! When I started in May I was making baby steps and wasn't sure about if I would even continue POD, because in the past I've been guilty of starting new things and not really following through with them, but so far I've been gaining momentum and the progress I've seen so far excites me! Now I'm living and breathing this business and I want to prove myself that I can take it to that 6 figure level.
So excited for you Carolina! I really hope this video is a good turning point for you in dreaming bigger, believing in yourself and making it happen no matter what
Free!! This is the most confident I've felt about an online business ever and I've started a few. I feel this is my long term ambition and I'm finally understanding how necessary it is to have confidence in myself and treat it as a business and not a side hustle. Once again Cassiy, thank you.
This is perfect! I am just getting started and trying to keep my mindset right. These are excellent tips. I have been learning that having good habits and systems helps so much. Thank you so much for this! I need to get my hussle on.
Hi Cassi
I like your videos and I have to say that I haven't watched all of them, but every time I ask myself a question on how to do something on Etsy, or I find myself in a crossroads, after two or three hours, how soon will I have the youtube (on the way to work) the first video that comes to me is one of yours just to help me with that deadlock or that question. I manifest it and I think it has to be that way, you are the one who solves it. I know there are a lot of videos for that but I never look specifically I just trust that God will put it in front of me and you appear. Thank you very much for the value you bring us and for the great work you are doing. I think I am telling you that you are the most suitable to at least resolve my doubts, I trust the signals 100% always. Many blessings, much success, may your businesses grow more and more and a lot of positive energy full of light.
Thank you! Such great tips! I am so grateful for the wealth of knowledge you share. You break everything down into such actionable steps and are setting so many people up for success. I just passed $10,500 in revenue on etsy in the 3 1/2 months since I started and am positive I am going to make this work. The information you share has been instrumental in helping me along the way.
Yay that’s such great news!! I’m so happy for you!! ❤️ keep up the great work!
It definitely inspired me and I did ALL the steps while watching and then pausing the video. 🎉😊 Thank you for your time and energy 🙏
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
FREE. I got laid last October and I’ve tapped out my savings. I’m starting over. I set up an Etsy shop selling hand made fudge and it has the potential to grow but I’m still learning SEO is my weekend.
Free!! That's my goal!! Thank you so much!!
I love your calm voice
Thanks for watching!!
Free!!!♥️ Cassiy thank you so much for making this video. It is just what I needed to make me realize just how much I need to change in my life and really look at where my spending is going. You are such an encouragement!
This was great Cassiy. Thank you!
You are so awesome, thank you so much for sharing!!!
I hope this video really helped you to see what’s possible!! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
I love the editing in this video keep it up
Thank you! :)
Free Hi Cassiy, thanks again for valuable advice. Can I kindly ask if you can do a tutorial on how to do your 1st order. I didn't receive any orders yet but I am just very worried 😕.
I hope this video helps you see what’s possible! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Excellent. Excellent video. Inspiring.
So glad you enjoyed this video!! Thanks for watching!
Free!! Another great video, love your content
Thanks for commenting ❤️ so glad you are on this journey!!!
#5 is vital!
You got this, Jerry!!!
It's really inspirational. Thanks for those things 🖤
You're welcome! I hope this video helped you to see what's possible!
so much valueeeee!!
Thank you!!
Love this! You touched on a lot of stuff I am struggling with. Staying motivated with no results is hard to do. This video hit home, I will keep going!! Thank you!
You can do it!! I truly hope this video helped you see what's possible!
Great video and love the mindset💪 You should read Rich Dad, Poor Dad if you haven’t already.
Yes such a good read! Thanks for the recommendation
I love this! Thank you! 💗
You're welcome!! I hope this video helps you to see what's possible!
1 and 2. Actually figure out what your total monthly expenses are. Multiply your profit margin per item until you equal your monthly expenses. Now divide by 30 to get the items to sell per day. Live a low cost full value life. Value living within your means.
3. Commit to making this work no matter what. 5 years will pass regardless of your effort, so spend your time accordingly. Plan out your week and your activities. Communicate this to your family to get their support.
4. Save up 6 months of total expenses. Cut back your expenses and build sales on Etsy. Use auto deduction from paycheck (5-10% to start).
5. Stop taking advice from people who are not in the position you want to be in. Listen to The Magic of Thinking Big, the Four Hour Work Week, and the 7 Habits of highly Effective people.
6. Live the life of your dreams right now. Set your goals for what you want your life to look like 10 years from now. How many hours do you want to work? Which house to do you want to live in? Get just 1% closer to living this lifestyle and refrain from falling back into old habits and living on auto pilot.
Cassiy, could you please go over the trademark search of “Merry Christmas”? In particular, the one from Sept 6, 2021. Thank you!
Here is a video I did all about how to check for trademarks ruclips.net/video/gPrOxIDciGU/видео.html
Hope that helps you figure it out!
Hi Cassiy thnx for all the tips im gonna write them all down in my POD learning notebook lol
This is a small part of my big future plans.
Allready got all of my plans in place for the future in terms of how i want to live and what i want to achieve.
My future plan to achieve financial freedom is with real estate investing and also investing in crypto which ive allready started doing in march of 2021.
And also learning about the blockchain metaverse and smart contracts world.
then im also reading 1 book a month now on investing and finances, currently started on my 5th book from rich Dad Robert Kiyosaki and books from Tony Robbins and ive got the Dutch version of the 4 hour workweek.
This all while working a 40 hour fulltime job which im fed up with since about 20 yrs back 😂🤣
Greetings from Holland 🙂
I have a lot of confusion and frustration about not getting views for my products. There's always room for improvement, but in my opinion, I am doing SEO properly.
What I'm noticing is that the conversion rate is great on the items people see. I had 5 views on one of my shirts and 1 sale. For another shirt I had 9 view and 1 sale. That is telling me that people like my products -- they're just not being seen.
I tried Etsy ads but those also weren't being shown to people even when I had a $10 a day budget.
The only other thing I can think to do is facebook ads and google ads. But the bigger question for me is, why are my items not being seen?
Please do not message that other comment, it was spam.
It’s important to remember that it takes time to rank on Etsy’s algorithm. Sometimes this takes 3-6 weeks of getting a few clicks, a few sales and a few reviews before they really start to push your products. Try to be patient and just keep listing things in categories that you know people are currently searching for!
@@CassiyJohnson That's weird about replying to Spam. I thought I was replying to a woman who said she was in the same boat. I started with listing Halloween and Feminist items in June/July. So it's been much more than 3-6 weeks. I've been putting up Christmas since August/ September.
The only conclusion I can come to at this point is that Etsy can't possibly show all the shops making similar trending styles. I heard somewhere that Etsy has a million possibilities for what's shown on page 1. Unless they change the algorithm and give some of us a chance to let our designs be seen, there's really nothing else I can do.
Thank you so much for this video!
You're so welcome! Thanks for commenting
I adore this! So blessed that I was able to leave my job to focus on my Etsy shop and growing my TikTok following ❤❤❤
Yes you're killin' it Makala!! So happy for you!
@@CassiyJohnson thank you!!! I actually woke up to the star seller badge for October! This is a super exciting time :) thank you for all your super helpful tips and tricks
I moved to poland with my 3 kids and husband and im pregnant with my 4th so not trying to quit my job since thats currently the only job i have lol BUUUUUT I definitely want to supplement my husbands income. 1 USD goes 4x as far here so im really hopeful about my shop taking off soon 🤞🤞🤞
FREE!!! I love love love this motivational video! When I first started pod a year ago I said I would give it a year. Alot of things have happened in life during that year and I haven't been as consistent as I should so that's my fault. I now am working to be more consistent and now I don't have a time limit because I can see the potential and it may take me a while to get there, but I believe I will with hard work and consistency. Thank you so much for your inspiration!!
You're welcome!! I hope this video helped you to see what is possible and know that I am cheering you on!!
I understand you, took me 2 years to take Etsy seriously. But now selling digital products i can tell you I'm living my American dream and I am Mexican.
Talk about motivation! 🙌🏼 needed to hear so much of this today, thanks Cassiy!
You're so welcome! So glad you're on this journey!
Love this video!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for commenting!
Thank you i was so depressed because i wasn't uploading my products and i become so lazy i thought i can't do it but you motivated me again and again 😊
I'm so happy this video had a positive effect on you
Great video! Free is for me!
Yess! I hope this video helped you to see how to make it happen!!
Hi Cassiy!
the word Santa is trademarked (of course) in the UK. is it a very bad idea to use it for those "dear Santa" funny family kind of shirts? I made a bunch and later check it and realized is trademarked. and so is Christmas 😥 is there a way of getting around this thing
Thank you
It’s so frustrating that people can trademark those common words, like they literally own them. I don’t understand.
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Yes!! So glad you’re on this journey!!
Great advice!
Thanks so much for watching
Thank you so much 🤗💕
You're welcome!! I hope this video helps you see what's possible!
thanks you so much for this information.
You are so welcome, I really hope they make it all seem way more clear and possible!!
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So glad you're on this journey!! Thanks for the comment!
Free from the UK
Thanks so much for watching, I truly hope this video helps you see what's possible!!
Soo motivational!! You really inspire me to keep crunching away every night after the kids are in their beds. Just after a few weeks of following your advice I’ve already multiplied my sales. The sky is the limit!! 🎉/Mel
Yes!!! That's wonderful! I'm so excited for you!!
Nailed it! 👏👏👏
Thank you, Deena!! ☺️
@Cassiy Johnson You are The Mother of all Affiliates...you said it with such grace and discipline and love 😘 @Deena Latello...Nailed it! Perfect word
I've watched a few of your videos and still loving them and trying to learn alot and take it all in, but as a brand new store that I am alittle nervous to open, my problem has always been, why is someone going to buy from me when there are other stores out there that have way more stars and ratings and I have nothing. What's your advice for that?
The end of this video, I talked about Imposter Syndrome, this is exactly what you are feeling! You are capable of making great things too! Everyone started with no sales and reviews. Every successful store you are looking at started right where you are. You can either look at the mountain and think it's not worth the climb, or you can just not overthink it, start your shop today and have faith and belief that you can make this happen too. If millions of other people can have successful Etsy shops, why not you too??
Great Video!
Thank you, Justin!
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YES! So glad you're on this journey with me!!
Thank you. I really appreciate that you include the business side of things. So many of these channels show all the candy, but fail to talk about the cooking of it. Not that they are bad, just not complete.
Thank you for the comment! So glad you're enjoying my channel!
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Cassiy, do you have a course for those just starting with Etsy? I was thinking of Life Hackers Academy yet, I love your teaching style!! AND are you incorporating the new My Designs for streamlining product uploading?!
I am working on my Etsy course soon, so not ready yet but honestly I have so many good YT videos and other free videos you can get started with in the meantime
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YES! I hope this video helped you see the clear path to make it happen!!
@@CassiyJohnson iT REALLY DID!!! after watching your video it made me realize that everything is possible as long I put the hard work and I'll be able to achive my dreams!! 😆Thank you so much!!! ❤
?? Can I do print on demand and create my own orders from home on the same Etsy shop???? Also can you plan to accept affirm or after pay for us that are tapped out and don’t have the $799
Yes you can sell handmade stuff and POD stuff in the same store no problem! Just make sure to tell people who may happen to order one of each type of item, that they will be getting delivered separate so they aren't surprised. I have never looked into after pay of affirm but I will check them out! In the meantime, I do have a payment plan available on my course as well to break it into 4 payments instead if that makes it easier
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Cassiy! I just LOVE your channel! Your tips are pure gold!! QUESTION please... I followed your advice about researching 10 successful stores on etsy (from previous video). One thing that consistently puzzled me... I don't see the date the stores open. And MOST don't even have an "about" page for their shop. Sooo... I understand that if there's no "about" page, then there's no opening date to view. Just wondering if there's another way to know how long these shops with huge sales numbers have been around. Two years vs ten years makes huge difference, as I've learned from you. :) Your thoughts? Better not to include an about page? Better not to let folks know how long I've been on etsy... ? Since I'm a newby, as a seller anyway. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for your reply! :)
You can just sort someone’s reviews and see what is oldest! This will give you a pretty good guess at how long they have been open!! Best to have an about me even if it’s simple, etsy likes when your whole shop is filled out
@@CassiyJohnson oh my gracious! Of course! Duh. Sort the reviews! Thank you for redirecting me!!! :)
Well done 👍
Thank you, Rana!
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Thanks so much for watching, I truly hope this video helps you see what is possible!!
TY Cassiy
Thanks for watching! ❤️
How many hours a day did you work on your Etsy shop when you were scaling it?
When I went back to work full time in August, I probably spent 5-6 hours per day 5 days per week ish or sometimes more if I could fit it in during work time lol When I quit my job last June, I probably spent closer to 40 hours per week.
Absolutely always love your inspirational videos! Thanks Cassiy!
So glad!! Thanks for watching!
Cassiy! Your videos always feel so personal like your talking directly to me haha. I thank Jesus I found your channel because you have really helped my business. I am so excited for what's to come, Thanks again
Yay I'm so glad my channel has been valuable to you!! Wishing you all the best!!
I just started selling on etsy and that is my goal in the near future. Thank you for taking time of your day to make and share these videos they are clear to understand how to get started for a beginner. Btw, do you have any videos already poated or suggestions of how to create a website for my shop? I was looking on Pattern from Etsy but I don't necessarily love Pattern. And shopify I'm not 100% sure. Any tips?
This video was exactly what I needed! I love your channel and all the advice and tips you’ve given - thank you so much!!! 😊
You’re welcome! So glad you’re on this journey!! ❤️
Hello Cassiy can i use my payonner or wise for deposit in my etsy shop? Thank you
So sorry I do not know, you will have to check that on Etsy and see if they have it as an option!
@@CassiyJohnson Thank You 🙏🏻
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Yess!! I hope this video helped you to see how to make it happen!!
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Yes!! So glad you’re on this journey!! ❤️
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Yay! I hope this video helped you see what's possible!!
All fantastic advice. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips and tricks with all of us.
I’m so happy my this was helpful for you!! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I’m curious as to the OS you prefer and laptop or PC? Thanks! I’m using a Chromebook hp laptop.😊
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I hope this video helped you to see how to make it happen!!
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Thanks so much for watching, I truly hope this video helps you see what's possible!!
I loved this video. Very inspiring.
Thanks so much for watching, I truly hope this video helps you see what's possible!!
Hi Cassiy!!!
I'm new here, I would like to know if it's possible to sell on Etsy spesifically to USA, even though I'm from another country?
Yes you can, just set your shipping profile on Etsy to only sell in the US!
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Really hope this video helped you a ton ❤️ thanks for watching!!
About how much time did you spend on this when you started vs now?
Hi i am from Australia, i set up a seller account and as you predicted it said my account was suspended, i contacted etsy and asked them to lift the suspension so that i could well, start selling. They replied saying it was unable to be unsuspended amd that they can offer no further correspondence regarding the matter. Any ideas what i did wrong?
FREE! I'm on my way....one simple design has made $300 in sales in the last two days, so excited! I value your expertise so much, you're giving me faith that I can do it!!
That's amazing, Kathy!! I'm so excited for you!!
As always, thankful for your content and practical, helpful tips Cassiy! Do you have a general estimation of how many of your designs become best sellers or maybe, even sell at all (5+ times or so)? I'm trying to wrap my head around how many listings I need to have to meet my income goal, and based on my rate of how many designs sell/become best sellers out of my 500+ listings currently active, I'd need like 30,000 listings to make it happen. Hope that makes sense? Maybe there's an area I'm really lacking like my designs aren't quite up to par, my SEO etc. and if I improved, my rate would increase. But even so, it seems like I need a ton of listings to make a dent in my income goal. Do you also have the experience of having a majority of your listings 'fail' so to speak and you continue to list and list with the hope you'll get a minority knock it out of the park?
Hi Cassiy, I received a reply to this comment from your account with a WhatsApp number for me to contact. I contacted that number, began a conversation and I'm afraid it is someone who hacked your account? I'm not sure. I just wanted to give you a heads up!
Hi Cassiy, could you make a video regarding investing the etsy income? I don't know where to start I make money on etsy but it loses value each day with the inflation. Any tip even in comment would mean a lot to me
Can you talk about trademark and how do you handle that because I need help on that. Even I made 50k+ in revenue this year. I feel panic
Thank you
You just need to make sure you are checking for trademarks before you list anything on your shirt, in your title or in your tags. Then also keep checking popular sayings as you go to ensure old sayings didn't get trademarked either. I linked a video on how to check for trademarks on your other comment.
Why do etsy suspend shops suddenly without telling any reasons
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Thanks so much for watching, I truly hope this video helps you see what's possible!!
Hi Cassiy! Loved this video! Needed the motivation to continue and keep my goals in the front of my mind!
Yay I’m so glad this video helped you!! Thanks for watching!! ❤️
Truly empowering advice, Cassiy. These tips are clearly thoughtfully selected and carefully presented. I hope many people will benefit from this information. See you on the next one. 😃
Thanks so much, John! I’m so happy to make a positive impact on others! ☺️
I follow all your videos and was wondering if I received a notice of copyright infringement from another shop the best way to go about fighting it? It was another shop owner who submitted the complaint but I purchased the graphics used in the two listings from another etsy store, uploaded them to procreate and changed the designs and numerous other people are selling the same sweatshirt with the unchanged graphic. This has caused a payment reserve on my account and I am very unhappy, I know you said previously you had to fight one and got it removed, what’s the best way to go about that?
You said a mouthful, if it's scary for them, they'll 😊 try to talk you out of it.