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!
Joan is the owner and founder of North Shore Shells on Etsy. She collects and sells O'ahu's North Shore Shells, Hawaiian Seashells, and Jewelry. Joan started collecting shells while snorkeling to improve her health. She's had an incredible journey since 2009, generating over 5,000 sales while building one of the most popular shell and jewelry stores on Etsy!
Julija is the owner and founder of YarnMagicLt on Etsy. She creates and sells cashmere scarves, gloves, cardigans, hats, and sweaters. Julija is a self-taught knitter. She's had an incredible journey since 2016, generating over 3,000 sales while building one of the most popular Cashmere scarves, gloves, cardigans, hats, and sweater stores on Etsy!
Julie is the owner and founder of Jushmu on Etsy. She designs and sells cute and colorful pins, prints, and stickers! Julie is a Canadian illustrator and designer who makes cool and silly things for cool and silly people. She’s had an amazing journey since 2016, building one of the most popular pins, prints, and sticker stores on Etsy and generating more than 9,000 sales!
Jackie is the owner and founder of FlickerandScent on Etsy. She creates and sells natural, handmade home fragrances and bath products. Jackie had always loved perfumes and aromas, especially around the house, and had an interest in well-being, so she decided to start making and selling her own home fragrances and bath salts. She’s had an amazing journey since 2020, building one of the most popular Home & Living stores on Etsy and generating more than 9,000 sales!
Victoria is the owner and founder of LaurelinJewelry on Etsy. She makes and sells handcrafted copper items. Victoria collects interesting and strange things, such as rock specimens, seeds, skulls, branches, flowers, and other things. She’s had an amazing journey since 2015, building one of the most popular Home & Living stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,000 sales!
Lisa is the owner and founder of Counted Quilts on Etsy. She creates and sells quilts. Lisa started her business idea as a gifting hobby for her family and developed it into a successful business. She’s had an amazing journey since 2010, building one of the most popular Quilt stores on Etsy and generating more than 6,500 sales!
Crystal is the owner and founder of CrystalsCrafties on Etsy. She designs and sells vinyl decals and SVG files. Crystal got her start with her Cricut machine, which she bought purely out of curiosity! She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular vinyl decals and SVG file stores on Etsy and generating more than 10,500 sales!
Jo is the owner and founder of Wattle Designs Co. on Etsy. She designs and sells wall art prints to brighten any space. Jo desired a project that would allow her to keep her creative juices flowing while also allowing her to stay at home with her babies. She’s had an amazing journey since 2016, building one of the most popular wall art print stores on Etsy and generating more than 7,500 sales!
