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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!

Heather

Etsy Seller Interview with Heather of thebossvaultdesigns

Heather is the owner and founder of thebossvaultdesigns on Etsy. They create and sell DIY templates for small business owners. She started this company to fill a void for new businesses that don't have the budget for full custom branding. She’s had an amazing journey since 2021, building one of the most popular DIY template stores on Etsy and generating more than 9,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Erica of WickedBride

Erica is the owner and founder of WickedBride on Etsy. She designs and sells customizable wedding planners, maid of honor planners, and gifts right from her home studio. This business idea came up when she painstakingly searched for her perfect wedding planner with no success, until she made her own! She’s had an amazing journey since 2010, building one of the most popular wedding planner stores on Etsy and generating more than 13,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Faye, Dan and Noah of HappyPlacePrint

Faye, Dan, and Noah are the owners and founders of HappyPlacePrint on Etsy. They sell watercolor prints, retro posters, and stationery. During the COVID-19 lockdown, they decided to display some of their photographs of their "happy places" around their home, and began selling the same idea to customers. They have been successfully selling these products and more since 2015 and have generated more than 7,000 sales on Etsy!

Etsy Seller Interview with Karl and Sarah of RareEarthWoodworks

Karl and Sarah are the owners and founders of RareEarthWoodworks on Etsy. They create and sell metaphysical gifts, tools, and supplies for serious spiritual practitioners of most any faith. This couple works from their own sanctuary, have been successfully selling these products since 2013, and have generated more than 8,000 sales on Etsy!

Etsy Seller Interview with Jodi of DiandDrew

Jodi and Sydney are the owners and founders of DiandDrew on Etsy. They design and sell mugs, tote bags, wine tumblers, and personalized ornaments, among other products. She started this business as a case study for a friend who was creating a beginners' Etsy course using Print on Demand, specifically mugs. They have been successfully selling these products and more since 2020 and have generated more than 8,000 sales on Etsy!

Etsy Seller Interview with Timothy of PleasureParadox

Timothy is the owner and founder of Pleasure Paradox on Etsy. He makes and sells handmade adult leather, silicone goods, and accessories. Tim learned valuable life skills from both of his grandfathers, including leatherworking. After a military career and other work, he decided to take up leatherworking as a retirement gig. He’s had an amazing journey since 2015, building one of the most popular adult products stores on Etsy and generating more than 7,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Madara and Eduards of JoyfulCouple

Madara and Eduards are the owners and founders of JoyfulCouple on Etsy. They design, create, and sell various products for couples. Their main focus is strengthening relationships and allowing couples to bond even closer. This business idea came up when Madara and Eduards wanted to gift a friend a sexy couples game, but they could not find anything they would like in the market. They have been successfully selling these products and more since 2016 and have generated more than 7,000 sales on Etsy!

Etsy Seller Interview with Brooke of jewelryandthings2

Brooke is the owner and founder of jewelryandthings2 on Etsy. She finds and sells unique jewelry and antique things.This idea started after she listed a few antique things from her mom’s collection, and sales began trickling in, and she grew into thrifting and selling on Etsy! She’s had an amazing journey since 2011, building one of the most popular unique antique stores on Etsy and generating more than 7,000 sales!