Thank you Shawna for doing this video! I'm on my second Q4 but really my first full year. I was worried I wasn't doing something right but I just need to Keep listing and get better at my designs. I've got this!

You’re videos are very informative. The next video I would recommend is one that shows how to combine designs in Photoshop.

I have to comment here after having stepped away from Etsy since March this year. I’ve loved Shawna since the beginning and all her videos. I agree with having a positive mindset. But I disagree with putting the hard work in and your shop can and WILL succeed, that’s setting a wrong expectation. I was diligent for 2 years and worked 40+ Hours a week on my Etsy shop with no returns until I finally achieved over 1000 sales in my second year around Christmas, found a good customer base and felt I know what I’m doing and was enjoying the process. Unfortunately my shop was shut down with no explanation and till this day my appeals, several emails, were not answered and Etsy did not pay me my last payout of 500$. It’s been 6 months. Etsy brought out a statement that their AI may shut down shops even by mistake, but given the huge amount of shops they are willing to take that loss. You are at the mercy of Etsy and just because you put in the hard work you are not guaranteed a success. Your shop may get shut down through no fault of your own, you may not be told a reason, and being paid your earnings and that’s it. Weigh up your risk and decide if you are willing to do it anyway. That’s my advice.

Oh Shawna, I feel a little sad that you get you had to make this video and definitely that you lost sleep over it! Although I get it, been there done that bought the t shirt. I had my own coaching business for 8 years prior to covid but what you just experienced is a right of passage … just like getting your first bad review on Etsy . It comes with the territory when you’re being successful. But I bet you don’t lose sleep over bad reviews on Etsy now hey ;) Your true tribe of followers know the value you bring along with a huge chunk of authenticity! Focus on them :) You’re brilliant Shawna! Don’t let them doubt yourself for a second! Can’t wait for your next video

Is it possible to do this but with only two colors? Example: I’m trying to create a bachelorette party listing where the bride has the white shirt design then each bridesmaid has a different unique design but same light blue color…all on the same listing.

Yes Shawna 👏

Does your kid count as a pet LOL his name is lukas !

Please forgive me from asking but since when people are not allowed to have their own opinion. I did watch the whole video and the comments featured in it , and I truly didn't think anything wrong other than curiosity. Especially since youube is flooded with scammer channels, people are just fed up and just want to know the truth.The fact that you were offended by these comments that you had to make a video about it is makes me feel like I should be afraid to comment and express my curiosity. Especially being a teacher one would think you would encourage curiosity. I am sorry but I just had to ask.

I really like the videos that I have watched so far. There are always going to be negative people in this world. I felt bad that they took up your mental space. Your comments about why you started this in the first place will resonate with many people. Keep doing what you do!

I just opened my shop. Sooo many questions, mostly, If I have opened it and want to change the items from being fulfilled by myself , to Printify… do I have to reopen?

I LOVE your energy Shawna, that is why your shop is SO successful!

Please share how this Q4 goes for you! You are my motivation to keep going!

ALWAYS excellent teaching Shawna! I am a faithful watcher. Thank u for ur comprehensive lessons on making Etsy a business💞💯

Motivation?

Amazing video as usual Shawna! Your videos have always helped me out so much and thanks to you I have thousands of sales now with consistent sales every day. I doubt your shop is affected, but I've heard a lot of smaller shops be affected by the latest Etsy update. For me, I've noticed that for some reason my sales have gone down 50% due to the fact that I will get my first half of sales in the morning (as usual), then the second chunk that usually comes after 5pm I get 0, which I find extremely odd. My christmas listings aren't popping at all but I still find it weird that I only get sales in the morning then it's completely dead in the afternoon. Not sure if you have any information on this or can do a vid on it. Thanks for everything I wish you the absolute best with yourself and your business!

Thank you so much for this detailed lesson on group listings. I have a collection with about 40 looks and will have probably 4 colors in 6 sizes, so I appreciate this video so much. I question why you don't also publish each shirt to etsy and have a reinforcing listing? And you completely lost my with syncing ... i have no clue, Ive never heard of it but I think it is easier to just sync everything from the start if possible instead of reviewing and manually syncing but I'm so confused on it - I just don't know. Thank you. I also watch Cassiy and I recognized you from your videos with her - thank you for sharing your story

Love your videos. Somehow I started a shop a month ago and have already sold 30! To be honest, it's my 3rd shop and I think practice makes perfect! I'm stoked about December. I'm averaging 1-3 sales a day now :)

I just wanted to tell you that today I sold 3 ornaments based off your encouraging videos. I am also working my way away from recently realized potential IP infringement. I made very sassy/snarky ornaments and they are getting a ton of traction so thank you SO much!

Hi Shawna - did you put out a video where you go over what you include in your membership group? I might have missed it. I've been debating whether to join or not - but wasn't sure if it was primarily geared towards people new to Etsy. I'm finishing up my 2nd year - and I have learned a ton from you and I'm sure I could learn more - but with running 2 shops - my profits from Etsy shop, a lot are going into advertising for my google shop - so I'm making less money this year than last year - so money is tight. Anyway - just wanted to get a better idea of what additional tools I might be able to learn in that membership?

So true! Thanks for the great advice. I’m in my 1st year and lots of errors, time-wasting and personal struggles. But all the lessons have to be learned by oneself. The most important lesson is to set the right mindset and make it sustainable, not only for this business, but also for the health (mental and physical) and relationships. We have to be patient and be kind to ourselves .

No one improves without real honest feedback. Take it as haters, but smart people see the comments as ways to improve.

Thank you for your honesty and sincere help❤ I watch all your videos and you seem to be the nicest and most honest person out there😊 May I ask couple questions?:) How can we find which keywords performed well for the listing and which not well? How can we found what search phrases customers used to come up to our listings? And one more question- is it possible to offer shipping upgrade as separate etsy listing or as drop down option in listin menu if we use printify? How does this option works step by step? Thank you❤

Hi Shawna! I have a terrible problem with my store. I have a mess with the prices. I don't know how to calculate de prices with the printify fees, etsy fees and the 40% that i have in my store. I need to change the Prices but I don't know how to do it with products with different sizes like t-shirts, mugs, pillows, etc. Do you know how to do that? Please help!!! 😪

LOVED this video!! And yes!! The more I design the more I realize there’s so much room for everyone on Etsy!!

I too thought your traffic came from your KZbin. But I followed some advice and watched your shop and decided to make a few of my own. Those little dot fonts that you make are actually not easy! Ha ha. So I ditched it and made my own versions of Christmas checkered themes. And they actually started selling. I was shocked. But the biggest thing was the research. For the first time, I actually did the research first. and decided what I was gonna make before. I actually just made something and then tried to find keywords for it. I don't have procreate and have wondered how you made your fonts and displayed them so seamlessly. But the journey led me to tons of research and lots of learning and lots of KZbin videos on designing and understanding the current programs I have better, (affinity, designer, inscape, and photoshop expression) and of course Canva. Your video kicked it off. Now I'm not retiring or anything, but $150 extra before Christmas is welcomed. Now I will just keep building and learning.

Ahhh a heavy smoker 😂😂😂😂

Market research feel so overwhelming! Do you have a video breaking down a starting point?

Hi Shawna! Thank you for your videos!!! You mentioned at the beginning of your Etsy journey you may only want to spend $2-5 a day on 20ish listings. You also mentioned at the end of the video you put listings on ads for upcoming holidays. I just bought your teacher niche resource and am working on 100 days of school and Valentine’s Day and am listing several designs a day (more than 20 a week…don’t worry, they are backed by research per your design and SEO videos). What strategy would you use for ads on new listings at the beginning of your journey, if any? Currently I have ads on for 5 listings that are not in the teacher niche but do sell. But my goal now is to break into the teacher niche. Thank you!!! -Brittney

You both are super beautiful, you have beautiful faces and eyes and souls

How do we become a member? You are so inspiring!!!

Another awesome video! Thanks Shawna for all you do to help Etsy sellers! ❤❤❤

I appreciate your content so much. You’re so sincere and transparent and genuine ❤

Thank you Shawna! ❤❤❤

You're too nice so I'm just going to say it for you, people are haters. You have told us so many times how hard it was for you for most of your first year on Etsy. I just opening my shop a couple of weeks ago and you are one of the reasons I did. I felt inspired but also I had/have realistic expectations for my shop, your content is amazing, so it really annoying that of all people, someone would pick you and say you'd lie about what's possible on Etsy. Keep being you Miss Shawna!! and thank you

Shawna Rocks!!!

I am flooding the market with your font, Shawna! 🤣🤣🤣You are AWESOME.

Keep doin' you Shawna. You offer so much great free advice, tips, and tutorials, and your positivity is just the icing on the cake! Thanks so much.

Always motivational. I absolutely love that you talk about, so often, the hard work it takes and that the first year isn't easy. Many make it sound like it's a breeze and that can be discouraging when you are new. That's why I watch your videos (and am waiting to hear about your membership opening again)...you and one other youtuber talk real. I'm 5 months in 104 sales and keeping on...list list list! Thanks for your constant encouragement. I know it means so much to many of us.

I love your videos. I started in August. I'm getting some views but spotty sales. I feel like I'm all over the placs.... Learning research, trying niches, learning design ( I suck hete). I love this though and I'm not afraid of the work. I'm in this to win this.

I don't know why but I'm loving the effort,because the effort is so much fun I could just be wasting my time going the wrong direction. However, you are true Etsy whisperer and help guide me. One.thing, could you do a video on how you handle the accounting/bookkeeping for your shop?

Shawna, you are the most authentic POD KZbinr I’ve ever come across. Your insight and advice are invaluable and I’m indebted to you for your enthusiasm, dedication and encouragement. We’re so grateful for all that you do! We’re the ones in the trenches with you and we know how hard it can be, but we’re all living proof that success is also possible. In the words of Teddy Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Thank you, thank you for encouraging us to dare greatly. ❤️

you are always so inspiring! I never get tired of your videos! I’d love for you to do a video about the details of how you were able to keep your mindset so positive in the beginning. Thanks for being there for us!

Girl don't even waste your time focusing on the people who are convinced they can't win because they aren't willing to try. You are the reason I started my shop in February and this month I will make more profit than my 9-5 job at 65k/yr salary. It IS possible if you put in the work. I didn't even buy a course because it isn't in the budget and I wanted to see how far I could get on my own. I only have 500 listings and am able to replace my income only 8 months into it.

I have done over 710 sales and most having more than 1 item per order in my first year, and I had no idea what i was doing. I'm learning every day. You do not have to explain the obvious to people who don't have the ambition to even try. Keep doing what you do!

Shawna, you’re a doll! Your encouraging, positive energy is contagious and it’s helped me break the 100 sales mark! I appreciate your example so, so much! Thank you 🙏🏼

So helpful even a year later!

Don’t worry about the small minded, you are making a difference doing what you do. No need to explain yourself to anyone. :) your community loves you.

Thankyou very much for your content🙏🏼I am all caught up I think and am searching for more! As soon as I’m successful I’d love to do KZbin. I love everything your doing and thankyou again🫶🏽❤️

Tell em sister!!! Ha! I love your energy!!! 🎉❤😂 we appreciate you!

Shawna Is the best friend I want off the internet because her positive energy is contagious!whatever business you have there’s a share for everyone. There are hundreds is salon owners where you live and all are successful because there’s a share for everyone! Same with Etsy!