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Etsy Seller Interviews

We've interviewed some of the most successful sellers to get their best advice. Learn how they got their first sale, their best tips for selling on Etsy, how they attract customers to their shop, and much more!

Nicole

Etsy Seller Interview with Nicole of PalmtoPineDesign

Nicole is the owner and founder of PalmtoPineDesign on Etsy. She designs and sells personalized invitations, party banners, and stationery. Nicole always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom and started an Etsy shop with the encouragement of a cousin. With a graphic design and marketing background, she decided to go for it! Her niche was shaped by her world as a new mom, and she’s had an amazing journey since 2014, building one of the most popular invitations and party banner stores on Etsy and generating more than 29,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Bas of Zabbez

Bas is the owner and founder of Zabbez on Etsy. He designs happy and colorful crochet dolls. Bas always tries to follow his heart and strive for happiness. This is also how Zabbez's Etsy adventure started. He picked up crocheting as a hobby, and his business grew quickly from the first design into a collection of patterns requested by his customers. He’s had a happy journey since 2014, building one of the most popular crochet amigurumi pattern stores on Etsy and generating more than 18,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Angela of ArtworkbyAK

Angela is the owner and founder of ArtworkbyAK on Etsy. She designs and sells whimsical and unique art prints, greeting cards, stickers, and other items focused on the Australian Cattle Dog breed. Her passion for art and love for her two blue heelers motivated her to start a shop! She’s had an amazing journey since 2015, building one of the most popular themed gifts stores on Etsy and generating more than 14,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Matina of SterlingJewelsco

Matina is the owner and founder of SterlingJewelsco on Etsy. They design and sell bdsm collars, day collars, bdsm day collars, and chokers. Matina has always worked with her brother Lumbi, together with other Etsy sellers, to produce and improve her business. She’s had an amazing and flexible journey since 2016, building one of the most popular choker stores on Etsy and generating more than 11,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Christina of WardrobeByMe

Christina is the owner and founder of WardrobeByMe on Etsy. She designs, creates, and writes all my sewing patterns from her office in Espergrde, Denmark. In the pursuit of expanding her income streams, she discovered Etsy via a friend. Christina has had an amazing journey since 2015, building one of the most popular sewing pattern stores on Etsy and generating more than 13,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Tatiana of ARTISUNtis

Tatiana is the owner and founder of ARTISUNtis on Etsy. She makes and sells unique and beautiful handmade jewelry inspired by gemstones! She is a fashion design graduate with a passion for making hypoallergenic jewelry. She always sold her products locally until a dear friend introduced her to Etsy. She’s had an amazing journey since 2014, building one of the most popular handmade jewelry stores on Etsy and generating more than 9,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Andrew of DogzLab

Andrew is the owner and founder of DogzLab on Etsy. They create custom gifts for pet owners all over the world. From t-shirts and hoodies to mugs, blankets, and car accessories, all customized with pet photos digitally painted and designed to look like works of art. After sadly losing their family dog and wanting to keep her memory alive, the idea to start DogzLab was born! Andrew has had a successful journey since 2017, building one of the most popular custom dog gifts stores on Etsy and generating more than 8,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Marta of NaturalCuddles

Marta is the owner and founder of NaturalCuddles on Etsy. She creates honest, ethical, and unique baby accessories for feeding, sleeping, caring, and playing. She’s had an amazing journey since 2018, building one of the most popular Baby Products stores on Etsy and generating more than 12,000 sales!