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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!

Erin

Etsy Seller Interview with Erin of OneSunnyDayDesigns

Erin is the owner and founder of OneSunnyDayDesigns on Etsy. She creates and sells wedding and event décor, as well as personalized gifts. Erin started this business as a way of selling off items from her canceled wedding! She’s had an amazing journey since 2021, building one of the most popular wedding and events stores on Etsy and generating more than 3,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with William and Hayley of SloClo

William and Hayley are the owners and founders of SloClo on Etsy. They design and print T-shirts. SLO-CLO is an abbreviation for "slow clothing," as opposed to "fast fashion." They wanted to create long-lasting, interesting t-shirts and produce them in a sustainable and climate-conscious way. They use "Earth Positive'' t-shirts and recycle all their packaging or use compostable mailers when they can afford them! They have been successfully selling these products since 2020 and have generated more than 3,000 sales on Etsy!

Etsy Seller Interview with Sebnem of ShebboDesign

Sebnem is the owner and founder of ShebboDesign on Etsy. She designs and sells custom pet portrait art as well as gifts for pet lovers. A friend introduced Sebnem to Etsy, and her cat's lifestyle, as in "Live in now!" encouraged her to leave her corporate job. She’s had an amazing journey since 2009, building one of the most popular pet gift stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,600 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Simona of CozyLinen

Simona is the owner and founder of CozyLinen on Etsy. She creates and sells natural linen goods: aprons, towels, napkins, and bags. Simona loves linen, and she uses it personally. She’s had an amazing journey since 2015, building one of the most popular natural linen goods stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,700 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Marta of MartaShishkovaDesign

Marta is the owner and founder of MartaShishkovaDesign on Etsy. She designs and sells floral crown boutonnieres and wedding hair accessories. Marta took time to discover her niche. Since 2017, she’s had an incredible journey, growing one of the most popular Floral Crown stores on Etsy and generating over 3,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Ed of FoundAndFlogged

Ed is the owner and founder of FoundandFlogged on Etsy. They sell antiques, vintage, retro, shabby chic, and oddities. Ed collaborates with his wife; they began their Etsy journey after relocating to rural France to escape the fast pace of city life. Since 2015, they've had an incredible journey, growing one of the most popular Vintage Home & Living stores on Etsy and generating over 4,500 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Aliyyah of PuffinPagesCo

Aliyyah is the owner and founder of Puffin Pages Co. on Etsy. They design and sell planner and diary pages. They offer them both as physical refills as well as in a printable PDF format. Aliyyah started this as a hobby and creative outlet and developed it into a business. She’s had an amazing journey since 2019, building one of the most popular Simple Printable Planners and Inserts stores on Etsy and generating more than 7,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Alex of MokVok

Alex is the owner and founder of MokVok on Etsy. They develop and sell various wood products (home accessories, furniture items, home and office interior items, and pet accessories). Alex ensures to produce handmade items made with love and attention to detail; it's what makes them bright, original, and high quality. He’s had an amazing journey since 2018, building one of the most popular wooden goods, racks, and stands stores on Etsy and generating more than 3,000 sales!