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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!

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Etsy Seller Interview with Amanda of AmmieReeJewellery

Amanda is the owner and founder of AmmieReeJewellery on Etsy. She sells handmade jewelry and accessories. Her pieces are hammered, handstamped, and wirewrapped; she also sells healing crystal pieces as well as makes beaded and charm items. She started her business after being encouraged by her family. She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular handmade jewelry stores on Etsy and generating more than 7,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Jelena of HellenHobbyCraft

Jelena is the owner and founder of Hellen Hobby Craft on Etsy. They create and sell scented wax melts, personalized gifts, and silicone molds. Jelena has worked with her daughter since its inception as a hobby, and they have managed to build a business out of it. She’s had an amazing journey since 2020, building one of the most popular Home & Living stores on Etsy and generating more than 6,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Jen of BlueRoomGems

Jen is the owner and founder of BlueRoomGems on Etsy. She sells personalized birthstone jewelry Gifts. She started this as a hobby business, after her husband got deployed to Iraq, it soon grew into a serious income source that would allow her to stay at home with her children. She’s had an amazing journey since 2009, building one of the most popular personalized gift stores on Etsy and generating more than 6,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Clarity of FriendsOfSocktopus

Clarity is the owner and creator of the Etsy shop FriendsOfSocktopus. She designs, sews, and sells handmade plush toys (Stuffies).She decided to sell on Etsy because her illness prevented her from working a 9-5 job. Since 2006, she's been on an incredible journey, establishing one of the most popular colorful, whimsical plush toy stores on Etsy and generating over 5,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Laura of IndigoInkBoutique

Laura is the owner and founder of Indigo Ink Boutique on Etsy. She designs and sells elegant and joyful downloadable, digital, and printable files. These files are stylish and colorful invitations, party accessories, and art prints that help celebrate life! Laura has a passion for all things party, craft, and design. After leaving the corporate world to be a stay-at-home mom, she found herself designing notes and patterns for her child, and the idea to start a shop dawned on her. She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular Party Printables and Art Prints stores on Etsy and generating more than 20,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Elbrich of Baggingaround

Elbrich is the owner and founder of Baggingaround on Etsy. She designs and sells tote bags, enamel pins, cards, and more! Elbrich started this business when she discovered that she could not find attractively printed canvas bags in the market. She’s had an amazing journey since 2016, building one of the most popular canvas bag stores on Etsy and generating more than 6,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Artie of qwelqwel

Artie is the owner and founder of qwelqwel on Etsy. They design and sell custom bracelets and crystal jewelry. Artie works with her younger sibling to produce these products, and in the process, they enjoy the nostalgia of their fun childhood days, the ocean, and sunshine! She’s had an amazing journey since 2014, building one of the most popular handmade jewelry stores on Etsy and generating more than 15,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Lucy of COCOLEMONDESIGNS

Lucy is the owner and founder of COCOLEMONDESIGNS on Etsy. They design and sell wedding robes, stationery, prints, and more. Lucy was inspired to start this business when she had to design her own wedding stationery. She also ventured into travel illustrative maps when COVID hit and all weddings got canceled. She’s had an amazing journey since 2020, building one of the most popular wedding stationery stores on Etsy and generating more than 9,000 sales!