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!
Randy and Laura are the owners and founders of Propsly on Etsy. They laser engrave pine, birch,Cork cork, and faux leather fabric tags to help businesses promote their brands and their products. They started this venture with the encouragement of their daughter. They have been successfully selling these products since 2011 and have generated more than 5,100 sales on Etsy!
Luke is the owner and founder of Aegis Sabers on Etsy. They design and sell classic dueling-grade sabers at an affordable price. Luke started this business venture out of the need to create a dueling saber that looked like a set piece but was still fully usable and affordable. He’s had an amazing journey since 2019, building one of the most popular Sabers stores on Etsy and generating more than 4,200 sales!
Nicole is the owner and creator of the Etsy shop FbombsandBooze. She sells a line of sweary and snarky drinkware. Nicole left the corporate world to save her mental health and ventured into doing her own business. She has explored niches over time and settled on drinkware! She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular drinkware stores on Etsy and generating more than 4,500 sales!
Dan is the owner and founder of LinksOfLaurel on Etsy. He designs and sells customizable luxury wedding stationery. Dan operates his Etsy shop from his home print studio. Dan is highly experienced in the print and design industries, and he decided to sell his products on Etsy. He’s had an amazing journey since 2019, building one of the most popular Luxury Wedding Stickers & Cards stores on Etsy and generating more than 12,500 sales!
Nova is the owner and founder of BestLifeApparel on Etsy. She designs and sells lifestyle-inspired tanks, tees, hoodies, and more! Her Etsy journey began as a hobby, and she developed it into a lucrative business! She’s had an amazing journey since 2019, building one of the most popular customized apparel stores on Etsy and generating more than 4,000 sales!
Bren is the owner and founder of OnceUponAPix on Etsy. They sell whimsical photography backgrounds and elements for photographers and hobbyists to save time when creating fun and imaginative composite art. Since 2017, they've had an incredible journey, growing one of the most popular photography stores on Etsy and generating over 10,000 sales!
Tiana is the owner and founder of CROSSxSTITCHxUKRAINE on Etsy. She designs and sells cross-stitch patterns. Tiana is a creative seamstress who has explored different handcraft niches over time. She managed to successfully find her perfect niche—all while being a mom! She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular embroidery stores on Etsy and generating more than 5,000 sales!
Jes is the owner and founder of SixthSpice on Etsy. She creates and sells products that are mainly focused on self-care and encourage people to take time to care for and love themselves. These products include eco-friendly natural skincare, home fragrances, and home decor. She’s had an amazing journey since 2018, building one of the most popular Home & Living stores on Etsy and generating more than 4,000 sales!
