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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!

Emma Sherriff

Etsy Seller Interview with Emma of Casper’s Weird Nest

Emma Sherriff is the owner of Casper’s Weird Nest, an Etsy shop that sells digitally cut files that she designs and creates. She didn’t expect the shop to be huge, as her original plan was to earn just enough to keep her rabbits, Casper (whose weird nest literally became the shop’s name) and Georgina happy. Fast forward to today, Casper’s Weird Nest has not just been successful with over 35,000 sales, but is even one of Etsy’s Star Sellers!

Etsy Seller Interview with Joanna of JKW Jewellery

Joanna is the owner and jewelry creator of JKW Jewellery, an Etsy shop that sells beautifully crafted birthstone necklaces and other personalized jewelry - all created by Joanna herself. Of all the craft mediums she has tried, she has gained the most fulfillment and financial rewards in jewelry making. Her successful Etsy shop now has over 40,000 sales and counting!

Etsy Seller Interview with Sinead of Decoden UK Supplies

Sinead Gates is the owner of Decoden UK Supplies, an Etsy shop that sells high quality, kawaii craft supplies, such as charms, beads, and other cabochons. Sinead has always been a crafter and collector, which is why she knows what the customers would be looking for. Her passion and hard work have been the main drivers of her successful shop, now with more than 32,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Trenton of Palmetto Wood Shop LLC

Trenton is the owner of Palmetto Wood Shop LLC, an Etsy shop that sells high quality, personalized wooden gifts, such as pocket knives, baby blocks, and more. With his love of woodworking and entrepreneurial spirit, Trenton turned his hobby into a business venture in 2014. This venture has now become an Etsy Star Seller, with almost 35,000 sales as of this writing!

Palmetto Wood Shop LLC

Etsy Seller Interview with Sherry of Monkeyshine Beads

Sherry Toft is the owner of Monkeyshine Beads, an Etsy shop that sells Premium Czech glass and other vintage finds. As a jewelry maker, she had collected a substantial amount of Czech Republic glass beads. Selling off some items in this beautiful collection has paved the way for her shop. As of today, her successful shop has already gained nearly 57,000 sales and is now even an Etsy Star Seller!

Etsy Seller Interview with Michael of artPause

Michael Tompsett is the owner and designer of artPause, an Etsy shop that sells art and canvas prints designed by himself. Being a true artist and a trendsetter in these types of artworks, Michael’s artPause is one of Etsy’s Star Sellers and has gained over 90,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Alyce of Doodlepeople

Alyce Wood is the owner and creator of Doodlepeople, an Etsy shop that sells high quality and creative pins, badges, patches and other accessories that speak to specific groups of buyers. Doodlepeople aims to make people feel seen and represented, and its customers love this advocacy, making Doodlepeople a very successful shop with nearly 39,000 sales to date!

Etsy Seller Interview with Daisy of Tsunami Rose

Daisy Collins is the owner, designer and creator of Tsunami Rose, an Etsy shop that sells junk journal kits. It all started with her scrapbooking and card making hobbies, which led her to designing and creating what she couldn’t find in stores. Her creativity and hard work have certainly paid off, with her successful Etsy shop receiving more than 61,000 sales to date!