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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!

Ramona

Etsy Seller Interview with Ramona of Textileish

Ramona is the owner and founder of Textileish on Etsy. They make and sell decorative pillow covers and create unique pillow combinations that are specially selected to fit different spaces. Ramona absolutely loves anything related to interior design. She’s had an amazing journey since 2020, building one of the most popular pillow cover stores on Etsy and generating more than 4,500 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Becka of BeckasInsects

Becka is the owner and founder of BeckasInsects on Etsy. She creates and sells wire, glass, driftwood, sheet copper, and gemstone spiders, insects, cobwebs, cats, bats, fairies, and mollusks. Becka has been doing this for over twenty-five years. She’s had an amazing journey since 2011, building one of the most popular wire insect stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,500 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Max of SelfbondageShop

Max is the owner and founder of SelfbondageShop on Etsy. He designs and sells safe and enjoyable self-bonding gear, as well as offers discreet shipping. Max got disappointed by other selling platforms, and he found Etsy! He’s had an amazing journey since 2020, building one of the most popular self-bonding gear stores on Etsy and generating more than 3,500 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Dan of Plantbasedcards

Dan is the owner and founder of Plant-Based Cards on Etsy. He creates and sells funny vegan cards, vegan gifts, and eco-friendly badges. Dan’s shop is particularly themed around encouraging a healthy plant-based lifestyle, using recycled materials, and aimed at the vegan audience. He’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular vegan gift stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Umma of UmmaArte

Umma is the owner and founder of UmmaArte on Etsy. She creates and sells ceramic planters as gifts for Dachshund lovers. Umma specializes in adorable owls, dog planters, and charming figures of Meninas. She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular ceramic stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Andrey of ForgedCommodities

Andrey is the owner and founder of Forged Commodities on Etsy. He creates and sells hand-forged home decor, wedding decor, and metal and iron gifts. Andrey started selling these products locally in Ukraine, then opened his Etsy shop. Since 2017, he's had an incredible journey, building one of the most popular metal and iron gift stores on Etsy and generating over 12,500 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Abby of AbbyCookIllustration

Abby is the owner and founder of Abby Cook Illustration on Etsy. She designs and sells illustrations, designs, and paper goods. Abby also produces commercial illustrations for a variety of clients. Since 2016, she's had an incredible journey, building one of the most popular Illustration, Design, and Paper Goods stores on Etsy and generating over 10.000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Michelle of FlatterMeFashionsllc

Michelle is the owner and founder of the Etsy shop FlatterMeFashionsllc. She creates and sells handcrafted original lingerie. Michelle is a self-taught artist. She’s had an amazing journey since 2017, building one of the most popular lingerie stores on Etsy and generating more than 2,500 sales!