3 Steps to Building Million Dollar Etsy Shops

These are the 3 things that million dollar Etsy shops do to achieve their success. After implementing them, I was also able to grow my own shop to well into the 7 figures.
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0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Tip #1
4:52 - Tip #2
7:55 - Cost Analysis
9:52 - Book Example?
12:34 - Tip #3
15:28 - Bonus Tip

[@alekSheffy]

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[@ho9ssem244]

Can u make video How to manage refunds on Etsy and Printify? From 0

[@JorgeHezart]

I’m willing to pay for you Photoshop script, very good videos. Thanks 🙏

[@Amadeos-Salvadore]

Hey Alek. I understand why you showed the reviews, but you should've talked about the difference between when the shop was started and when the shop got its first review (that way, new people like myself, are encouraged to keep at it).

[@BrokenWorldMovie]

Did you see someone is using your image

[@susheelbajaj9879]

What is your Etsy store name?

[@shepardslancer3208]

i like how youre actually a genuine person, and not one of those scammers / gurus, something about those guys gives me the impression that theyre completely soulless.

[@TheHeartShow]

Careful where you take advice from lol

[@ethanjolleyy]

​@TheHeartShow why did you say this?

[@heather.roberts]

I’m the owner of HeatherRobertsArt … thank you for featuring my shop on your video!! ❤️

[@SaidThaher]

I'm so happy today .. i got my first sale exactly one month after i start my shop . The thing is that i run a sale every day .. but today i got busy and forgot to run the sale .. and BOOM i got a sale in full price .. thank you for all your advices

[@alekSheffy]

That is awesome! Keep it going!

[@PEBBLETHEREBEL1985]

Dude, your content is super legit. No affiliate links, no pushy upselling, no exaggerated dashboards, - subbed

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks man 🙏

[@bear7313]

Yes this channel is a goldmine

[@KateTheMama]

I'm 43 secomds into this video and you have exactly described my life lol. Ive invested over 10k in probably 5 or 6 different business models by now amd failed at them all. I have now started an Etsy shop about 3 weeks ago, literally as my last hope & saving grace because i have like $300 left in my account and no source of income. So definitely hoping for the best here lol so far im around $150 USD in revenue (~70 in profit) so not a great start per se but not the worst. That being said, im LOVING your content. I love how you speak, how you share your knowledge, your honesty, that you arent just making videos to promote affiliare links, youre literally helping. So thanks for that

[@krystynutza93]

I just discovered your channel and I find your content extremely helpful. I really appreciate how you don't encourage running ads and emphasize organic growth. Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work!

[@JeffRevell]

Just remember folks, each Etsy listing will cost you $.20 each whether you sell anything or not. Be sure to take that into account when you are looking to set up your own shop. Looking at shops that have 7000 listings is great but remember that they spent $1400 just to list those items. And the truth is that there are probably a lot of items that have never been sold once. Etsy is definitely a volume game.

[@alekSheffy]

Very true! It's likely that you at least some of those items will see if you're really trying to make each one better.

[@dipenralimbu5330]

thankyou so much Jeff Revell

[@universe8858]

Thanks Jeff.. otherwise this man complete misguided us

[@YogaBlissDance]

@@alekSheffy ? Not clear sentence?

[@YogaBlissDance]

But you don't need 7k listings! OMG..just start...

[@lpericak1254]

Thank you for the solid advice! You are the first person I’ve come across that is laying out the process in a simple format without a “get rich quick scheme” attitude. Simple, direct, to the point steps that are easy to follow. The time and dedication that is necessary to build a successful Etsy shop. I love your advice!

[@connordubz889]

Alek, this has to be one of my favorite videos on this platform. This is one of those down to earth real information videos that will benefit anyone who is seriously trying to get into this field or any field. Thank you for putting this together.

[@jenw1116]

So logical. That bonus tip was gold, the competition comes from something that's already working. If you're the first to do something, YOU'RE the one figuring out if it works or not. Excellent video, thanks 👌

[@jumbojonesy8985]

Love your videos. Not only are you a great source of information and education, you are inspirational and encouraging. I’d love to see a video on the resume templates.

[@alekSheffy]

Thank you! Will do!

[@aliya_noimaginationtoday]

Thanks for the ton of precious info! Also the quality of your video has gotten so much better so quickly, insane👏 great job, Alek!

[@renan777]

I like how honest and transparent you are. Most channels promise to get rich quickly, not your case. thanks a lot

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks for that! 🙏

[@oceane5]

Alek you are one of the Kind ! Big thanks for this content cause i really learn A LOT ! You give us motivations, details and process ! Please NEVER STOP what you do ! From Montreal Canada i appreciate you !

[@alekSheffy]

I appreciate that! I'll keep the videos coming 🙏

[@ttt5020]

Started my Digital Art store on Etsy earlier this week! Thank you so much for the tips and inspiration, looking forward to the long and educational road ahead :)

[@sunshinenorain]

Great info! I’ve been working on my digital shop since 2021 and what you are saying is spot on. I’m getting more sales every month. I love your videos.

[@CreateCommander]

This was a fantastic, seemingly straightforward and honest video. I just found your channel and you now have a new subscriber. I never really believed in all the other ‘get rich quick’ folks. Running a business of any kind is hard. Thanks for spelling that out. Well done.

[@emungai]

Wow! Well done. Thanks for driving home the need to be consistent. Just the motivation I needed. Thanks

[@CassiyJohnson]

Wow this is just a motivating and high value/high production video! Loving your content!!

[@26agica]

Wow! Even Cassiy is here ;-) Great to see you learning more after you already made a huge success 😉

[@CassiyJohnson]

@@26agica Hey Agnes!

[@bren8309]

I watch one video then I watch another and then I realize that I keep watching them one after the other and I'm not getting anything done you're giving so much information and I'm so appreciative thank you so much

[@justinharris3975]

I look forward to each and every post. I appreciate the fact that you're videos are always to the point and just packed with value.

[@dinodelaurentis8345]

Alek, your content is AMAZING! I just found your channel and can't stop watching your videos. I've been taking notes and started to put together my business plan. Your explanations of the entire process and examples give us not just a roadmap to follow, but the motivation and confidence that through consistency and perseverance we can also achieve whatever level of success we desire. THANK YOU!

[@snowangelscircus8809]

Ooohh I am SO glad someone else is giving ACTUAL information. I am started on Etsy, have a couple sales.....working on building it slowly but atleast you can list what you can afford and it's easier to maintain over time. Building up is tough though to get to scale higher! Thanks for this!! It's taken me years but I am determined oneday - LOL to get there!!

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it was helpful! You'll get there

[@opticonor]

"Competition just means that the process already works" - That should be on a shirt, on Etsy :D Thanks, again, for the great vids.

[@moonlightxyz8728]

It's my 4th month on Etsy with over 350 sales, not too grand. I have 297 listings now on my store. My goal is to get 1000 listings up before 2024. In my first month until the third month, I felt it was really hard to put up 2 listings a day because of the product type that I'm selling. The product creation process took so long because I was still learning. Now that I'm getting better at it, I can put up at least 8 listings a day; even though sometimes I feel like throw up lol but gotta work on it for at least a year to see if I can get the result that I want. This video is one of my motivation sources. Thanks!

[@oliverbignall2252]

How is it going now?

[@moonlightxyz8728]

@@oliverbignall2252 It's growing gradually. Now I'm at 710 sales, 497 listings and this month gonna be my first month to reach $1000/month in revenue (now I'm just $8 away to reach it).

[@oliverbignall2252]

@@moonlightxyz8728 Great to hear! And CONGRATULATIONS on $1000/month!

[@brytonbro9353]

How’s it going now?

[@moonlightxyz8728]

@@brytonbro9353 Well, I didn't achieve my goal of 1000 listings; I only have 813 active listings now and slowly adding new listings as I spend my time on research more than before..I have 2,833 sales as of now..not that bad for a 14-month store imo

[@jwho369]

Your channel is EXPLODING!! Well worth it man, congratulations. Thank you so much for all of the value you provide - I hope you get 10x in return

[@shannonjoseph6311]

Your videos always have so much real value! Thanks.

[@bernadettblummer108]

I'm so glad I'm a subscriber to your channel. I'm Hungarian, just finishing my degree in psychology this semester, and I've never heard of Laszlo Polgar before! Thank you, Alek. I also appreciate your e-commerce content, but this bit was extra special.

[@alekSheffy]

That's so cool! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@iluck5905]

im hungarian as well, didn't think that I would meet someone from the same nation as me. Nice to meet you!

[@ricssnake7488]

I’m Hungarian as well! Love your videos! Thanks for the Judit Polgar reference! Also, update us on the AI art fiverr gigg please 🤝

[@26agica]

​@@ricssnake7488 ahaha..I am also Hungarian. We are all over the world ;-)

[@26agica]

​@@iluck5905 hello Hungarian friend! Szia!

[@rafamoreno4380]

I think this the most accurate video about Etsy. This give me some motivation to keep going, be patient and consistent. Thanks from Spain!

[@trolyat]

Thanks for sharing this information, Alek. This is one of your best yet!

[@AaronSefchick]

Alek, I appreciate you going through your journey. Could you dive into your process of creating materials and how they have improved over time? Maybe even do a live walkthrough type thing where you take us through coming up with an idea and putting it through its paces of concept all the way to sale? Since you've seen so much and been through the ups and downs, what are common mistakes that you see people do? Since there is such a emphasis on volume, are there Etsy stores that are very niche and have low volume but high sales? Needless to say, you've peaked my interest and I'm wondering if I or my wife should try this out... thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos. I look forward to all the information and value you are providing. Much appreciated.

[@justrandee3744]

I’m really glad I found your channel. I learned so much from you and will continue to learn more.

[@MegaBenschannel]

Great video, pumps me up. You are good at articulating your thoughts.

[@craigshillam4112]

Another top shelf, high quality video. Thank you. Keep doing what your doing, and Malcolm Gladwell will be reading about you.

[@julie5786]

I loved this video; thank you. I was one of the people that started giving up. I wasn't looking for instant riches, but I was hoping for at least one sale, but I'll just keep posting.

[@ofwindandsky9547]

Thanks so much, your sharing really help me on starting shop on Etsy and do some others businesses I struggled to do for a year.

[@kinglear7]

You've given me renewed faith in my store. I've been open for around two months, a lot of likes and favourites but no sales yet. I just need one sale and review for people to have confidence in my store. Holding out! Listing every day

[@blissessentials524]

I started in November and got some sales but it's a slow momentum

[@nodiggity8746]

Ask a friend to buy

[@urskamousiki4602]

Share your shop here, I'd be happy to buy something and leave you a review. I won't lie in it, but if the product is good, I'll leave you a great review. Happy to help out. Leave a link or at least the name of the shop so I can check you out. And the best of luck in your business. Success doesn't happen overnight and I think it's great you haven't given up.

[@BenjaminTemplar]

Thank you for being so honest. This is the best video you made from all the Etsy videos you made because you talk about: Either commit to volume Or Fail It basically comes down to that after watching about 15 of your amazing videos. Thank you man, I really appreciate the effort you put into this wonderful, honest and super helpful video!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@roxiehsu]

Love your videos and want to let you know you really motivate me/us to stay focus and continue to grow on this chosen career path! Thank you for all these great tips and the awesome content you put out, you rock!

[@alekSheffy]

Thank you so much!!

[@heatherlocke8413]

YASSS DO THE RESUME EXAMPLE SHOP! thank you. your voice is great! a true skill.

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks! Will do 😁

[@caseyparkman7550]

Alek, great, amazing, helpful content. Thanks soo much man. Congratulations on your success

[@rajgosai6462]

Insane Alek👏👏👌👌 Whole Mindset changer... You have shifted my Mindset from Result to Work..❤️

[@RichardKutner]

As always, great advice, thanks for sharing. Now I’ll be better prepared for the long haul.

[@rickmartinez1769]

Another useful video chock full of information I can use to boost my Etsy shop! Thank you so much for your videos.

[@petethegreekre]

I'm really happy to have found you. Your story is always king.

[@LennyYT]

Great video 🙌 love seeing these breakdowns. Please make more.

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks man I really appreciate it

[@amdrecording]

I'm grateful for your videos, Alek. Thanks!

[@Laflaqua-hg5yx]

This is gold! Love you Alek 💙

[@mwejrowski]

Awesome content, Alek!!! You are really good at what you do.

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks for the kind words Mike!

[@chiefokeechobee6734]

Dude love your videos, thank you for the info and keep creating videos!

[@armandocastro4917]

Thanks for being real. You are an amazing person who changes lives. Thanks a million

[@AISocialProfitsHub]

Is super cool you talk about 3 Steps to Building Million dollar... This is really great information

[@danieltheobold-ll2dv]

Thanks again for a great video you really have been the inspiration for me since I first found your channel. Thank you so much for the content it’s truly very helpful.

[@rain1053]

Thank you so much Alek for your great advice! Very well said.

[@loritenn1169]

You have such great info. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge.

[@rivrrr]

Alek I was literally binge watching your videos and it says 43 mins ago :0 thank you for all your videos, I’m starting my Etsy shop today :)

[@alekSheffy]

You got this! Thanks for watching :)

[@samirsamir7779]

Definitely a great " No BS" source of information ! Thank you

[@nbgvfcmnbh6226]

Nice content mate. Really well explained. You are good at what you do.

[@RyanNorton308]

Really good video man. One of my more favorites. Things take time, time makes money.

[@alekSheffy]

Yes it does! Thanks for watching

[@n8tr0nweb3]

Love this video! Thanks for the great info!

[@mohdrizalabdulrahman8715]

Great sharing Alek. Always looking forward for your great content. Its inspirational too. God bless

[@alekSheffy]

Happy to hear that!

[@lizziemoo2502]

Great video Alek! I would like to hear more about the resume template business.

[@SKGX.]

You are humble and genuine person thanks for these tips I’m going to work hard so that I can succeed in this business I watch all your videos, godlike content 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@alekSheffy]

Hey, thanks!

[@michaelcarpenter9409]

What’s wild is I started around then too. January-February time frame. Great video man. Thanks for posting.

[@alekSheffy]

Thanks for always watching!

[@arkhi.anastasia]

thank you very much) it's an extremely valuable video) I've been selling on Etsy different stuff since 2011 but it was all sporadic and more like a hobby that sometimes gives me a little money. This time I want to be consistent and make my Etsy shop work for my wealth building. thank you for sharing your thoughts. They inspire me)

[@Back_To_Basics]

Great points mentioned with examples. Definitely spot on! Thank you.. 🙏🏻

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MicahGingerich]

Thanks Alek! Very informative! The 10,000 hour rule is very true (persistence over time) a persons greatest competition is themselves, learn from others and compete with yourself!

[@Cadfan-yu9kc]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@muneebiqbal1496]

Brilliant analysis of the market 🔥

[@zachariasstarlid5365]

This video was amazing! Thank you very much. Maybe the best I’ve seen on this topic ❤

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariopurisic5133]

Awesome video! Gives me motivation 😊

[@nodiggity8746]

I was here when you had 3k subscribers. Wow you grew so quickly!!

[@janelopez7010]

Great video, so motivating! :) Wow you are so close to 100k! Weren't you just at 30k like last week? Well deserved! Sorry but that Ikerson shop uses a Comfort Colors shirt mockup but sells Bella and Canvas shirts. They price so low and make it look like they're such a good deal compared to others that really sell that shirt. But people who actually sell the Comfort colors shirt have to price higher because it's a much pricier shirt. It's unfair because it's a lie in a move to get market share on Etsy. I started during xmas so got sales right away, but these months in the new year have been so slow. Hoping it does pick up. Output is so important.

[@tjgorman4075]

Good Video. It seems like you're using that volume trick here on KZbin to take advantage of this Ai gold rush... Really smart! Keep up the good work.

[@shibuz4]

You are really the best. Thanks a lot, for info and motivation.❤

[@dianneg-phila]

Great video Alek! Ty

[@christianwoodbury2480]

I’ve been putting it off for a little while, but I think I might give Etsy a try

[@jarin123]

Great video. Thanks Alex 🙏🏽

[@inezstaley4198]

Thank you very much for all the information you share here!

[@butterflyenchantress636]

Alek, I would love to see a tuturial on the resume idea. Love your videos. You have inspired me.Thank You!

[@stressless8405]

Your content is fantastic mate. Keep up the good work and never change your style and dont bow down to the easy money sponsorship and affiliate marketing garbage

[@dianaisutina5851]

Honest advice finally! Thank you!

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AniMoted]

Great video, spot on!!

[@Homerjsimpson8]

This is such a great video. Thanks man

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it helped!

[@micahw6350]

Excellent video!!! Really motivates me. Thank you!!

[@alekSheffy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@av9282]

Thank you, Alek.

[@puluqemil]

very helpful, thank you Alek, great video!

[@alekSheffy]

Glad it was helpful

[@fnqpride1]

Great video. Thank you!

[@UnRavelingRayne]

Another great post!! Yes I’d totally tap a tutorial vid on making Resume templates.

[@alekSheffy]

Got it!

[@UnRavelingRayne]

@@alekSheffy You’re a Rock Star 💫

[@akhmadalfifikrimaghrizaala5021]

great content as always alek

[@alekSheffy]

Hey thanks!

[@nbamol5453]

thank you for the motivation

[@lizooi1113]

Thank you and appreciate your sharing!

[@GeordieMark]

Your content is hugely valuable right now bro ❤

[@alekSheffy]

I appreciate that!

[@jovanmatic488]

This is actually the first guy who i trust with this type of videos

[@bucknasty1390]

I've started an ETSY shop in January. I've put all my time effort into the business by following the steps from previous videos. I'm yet to make a sale. It's now March.

[@alekSheffy]

You've gotta keep going! You'll start figuring it out.

[@ashleymartina5652]

I started in november 2021, and it wasnt until 3 months after that I made my first sale. I'm 122 sales further now 1.5 years later, it really takes some time in my experience. But don't give up! I've also had 3 orders over €100,- aswell as a custom order of €95,-!!! Once you reach the right audience your customers will also return for future purchases which is what you really want :))

[@BrokenWorldMovie]

I am so grateful for your videos!

[@alekSheffy]

Glad you like them!

[@Om-gg5tk]

@@alekSheffy Loved this video,Alek! How many listing does it normally take to start generating full-time income on Etsy?Going into 2023, I feel being successful on Etsy will be purely a numbers game( quantity + quality) and superior digital marketing skills with the amount of sellers joining every month in practically the same niches and using the same research tools(erank,everbee,sales samurai etc.) so I am curious to know your thoughts on this, thanks.

[@jenniferl3682]

Thanks dude, I really needed this pep talk.

[@alekSheffy]

🙏

[@anniecoffin5818]

Thank you for this video Alek! This kind of contact has been very helpful in keeping me motivated to continue in my Etsy business. I do have a question for you. In your opinion should Etsy store owners keep all of their products active throughout the year, even if they are holiday products? Several of my Christmas T-shirts and mugs came up for renewal, and I wasn’t sure if there was a benefit to having them active. Thank you!

[@Big_Thompy]

2 months, 85 listings in, 2 orders. Trusting the process and pressing on 🙏🙏

[@ethanjolleyy]

What are you selling?

[@Big_Thompy]

@@ethanjolleyy POD Shirts, sweatshirts and things of the sort

[@ethanjolleyy]

@@Big_Thompy ok, I've been wanting to start, and i have some pretty good ideas for designs, but I'm only 17. So I think I'm gonna ask my parents to use their account.