Fast Etsy Ranking Strategy From A $2.5 Million Seller 😱 (You don't want to miss this one 🔥)

[@CassiyJohnson]

SCAMMER ALERT: I have some scammers pretending to be me and asking people to message them on WhatsApp, this is not me and please do not message them! I do not have my course released yet and do not currently have any mentorship available. Stay safe

[@mdanswer4641]

Thank you

[@טלדן-און]

I would like to hear from a pod seller who opened his store in the past year, its very different then sellers who Started 2-3 years ago

[@chalonw]

Agreed 🤔

[@vibin_dee]

Agreed

[@perpetuallypaula]

Same

[@Velaya818]

Yes please!

[@FireJach]

is it? what's different?

[@chalonw]

He’s spot on! I’m getting married and purchased lots of personalized items on ETSY and the pics that had the best aesthetics and lighting were the ones I went with

[@Leawatkin]

I love it when successful people are so generous with their knowledge gained and their wisdoms! it is so refreshing, and you know these people are going places! Here''s to your coming 50 million dollar business my man!!! Thank you for sharing this Cassiy :)

[@janelopez7010]

Incredible interview! I love how his strategies are different from what I've heard before. Obviously one of the reasons he's a 7 figure Etsy seller. So many people start a business with no idea of how much there is to learn on how to actually make your business excel. Can't wait for more of your content, Stephen! :)

[@beaglebutter]

Thanks for the video! There’s definitely lots to learn in it, but I get discouraged that everyone who seems to have made a living doing this seems to have started during 2020. Really makes you feel like you missed the sweet spot!

[@jamiebirzer2746]

That is absolutely the common denominator I have learned lately.

[@richm34]

Whatever you do, do not let the 2020 market become your excuse. Get started now and you will not regret it 2 years from now.

[@beaglebutter]

@@richm34 Oh Definitely! Been at it for maybe 4 months now and I’m happy with my sales. I just find it discouraging that for every interview/webinar I can find on POD, the interviewee started in 2020.

[@blairashley5069]

I don’t think we missed the sweet spot. I really do think consistency and bringing new versions of products to the market can pay off. But, I do agree it’s hard to watch videos on 2020 success stories, it’s just not the same to opening a store in 2023. Each year has different obstacles with a different economy.

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! I wouldn't say that 2020 was a "sweet spot." For most sellers, even sellers starting today, it takes time to ramp up and start hitting their version of success. Another way of looking at it is that it takes most successful Etsy sellers 1-2 years to start seeing success. I am planning on launching a brand new Etsy POD business in the next week and documenting the whole process for the next year. This will be a great test to see if I can ramp a new Etsy POD business to success in today's market :)

[@chromaticsafari3370]

This video is pure gold Cassiy! Thank you for continuing to make exceptionally useful content.

[@blairashley5069]

I love your videos and absolutely love all of the information you provide! Just curious if you may be able to do an interview with someone who was successful in 2022 when the pandemic had more subsided. Even someone who was able to do $50k-100k profit their first year. In this interview, he hit a great niche when masks had an insane demand and people were at home ready to buy with stimulus checks. Not saying that 100% drove his success, he was smart and love the story. Just hoping for something a little more relatable to today’s economy and those of us who started shops in the last few months. Looking to find those success stories that boomed more recently as the times have changed in regards to the economy. Just a thought and something I look forward to if you know someone! Thanks for all you do!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! I am planning on launching a brand new Etsy POD business in the next week and documenting the whole process for the next year. This will be a great test to see if I can ramp a new Etsy POD business to success in today's market :)

[@1redarmy1]

@@HelloCustom Good stuff mate. Appreciate the free tips anyway. Im experimenting with ads for the first time after watching your Hogue video.

[@janelopez7010]

@@HelloCustom That would be incredible! I will definitely be tuning in!! Wonder if you considered starting POD sooner since it does take a lot of work off your hands...

[@26agica]

​@@HelloCustom yes....and start also your KZbin channel or course. We would love it.

[@26agica]

​@@HelloCustom could you make a short Etsy ad video?

[@Invisibletoday]

I feel like Stephen was more successful because the products were related to Covid which were inevitably going to be in demand but it’s still an inspiring story. I launched my first 10 digital items yesterday so hopefully it’s not too late 🙏🏾

[@marcbobson]

I think you missed the point. While it's true he had great success with masks, he has been able to repeat his success in 5 categories without the "benefit" of COVID. In other words, he has a system that works under any base scenario.

[@reviews_by_annie]

How do you determine whether or not an ad is underperforming? How long do you let it run before making that call? Thanks so much!

[@jothp5469]

That is tremendous!! Thank you Steven, and Cassiy!!! 17:46

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad this was helpful for you!! Wishing you all the best!!!

[@Mary_Dean]

I think it’s also important to note that he started his business at a time where there were MUCH less sellers on the platform at the height of the pandemic selling a trend item that people needed but are now no longer required. And took those strategies to scale as a then-experienced Etsy seller.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Right we definitely were not trying to hide that, but I hope you took away that the strategies he learned from those high sales volume time, still carried over into other products and you can use those same strategies to be successful with anything you are selling as well!

[@bestketoshorts6195]

exactly - those same folks are now making $$ with youtube videos about the days when they were making bank on ETSY during an unusual time of excess $$ in the hands of a lot of people... ... I kinda feel silly falling for all of this - six months in - more spend than ROI - and def more spent in my free time w/o ROI... sigh --- c'est la vie... when I think that I'm trying to chase a $5-10 profit - on one sale - it's pretty silly really.. sigh - lol

[@jackberset6519]

@@bestketoshorts6195 you just dont have the vision i guess

[@nuclearrabbit9821]

Should we run a sale for this strategy or do we have to change the actual price of the item? Thanks in advance 🤓 All our shops would probably be more attractive with more sales even if we didn’t make money on those sells lol.

[@melonsoda24]

I watched this video a couple of hours ago and adjusted my shop based on the advice that Stephen shared. Already got a new sale! Thank you, Cassiy :)

[@HelloCustom]

Love it!!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Wow that was so fast, congrats!!

[@nuclearrabbit9821]

What was your take on the video that you believe will help your shop? 😄

[@zebeard6561]

Wow

[@26agica]

​@@HelloCustom Wow! That is fast! How long you would keep this low price? On how many items you would start to run Etsy Ads?

[@rubyrenery]

I really love these videos that you do Cassiy, also the way you talk and share these infos and stories is super friendly and easy to grasp. Also this video is one of my faves, hearing Steven's story and how he uses a very different and super smart strategy in his business is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@gloriaangel6487]

great video! Yes I agree 2020 was the best year to started a Online business. I opened my Etsy store sometime in October and I only make 4 sells, is so frustrate with so much competition in Etsy. I am having problems learning how to rank the products, I will have to push my sell harder. thank all.

[@CassiyJohnson]

It's always easy to see successful people and think they had it easier than you. When I started in 2020 everyone said it oversaturated, a lot of people didn't succeed and gave up just like now as well. I know TONS of people who started last year that are already successful but it's important to remember that building a successful business takes awhile. Most of us didn't start so crazy like Stephen, that's a lot less common. Most people it takes months to years of putting in a lot of hard work before they start to make a really good consistent income. It's also a different journey for everyone depending on how much work you are doing. If you only have 4 sales since October then I would make sure that you are doing your research and be selling in niches that are popular now/going to be popular in 8-12 weeks. Make sure to get into group shirts like bachelorette shirts and family matching shirts. This can help grow your store immensely! Best of luck

[@Marie-ct4td]

Very interesting info, thank you. I unfortunately feel like a lot of commentors do - starting in 2020 was a HUGE advantage. I am still working on my POD shop, but I am looking forward to seeing people succeed in other years too. Question - what prevents people from pricing items at $1 and charging $15 in shipping?

[@rudegyalhali]

Lol😂😂…yea I don’t think that would work

[@Marie-ct4td]

@@rudegyalhali I don't either, but it fits with the idea of pricing it lower and making it up in shipping.

[@raenellarnos1234]

I absolutely love your videos and the information that you have shared. I especially loved this one! I do have something that I have been struggling with and was wondering if you could possibly create a video on this as I haven't been able to find any that really go in depth with it. My biggest struggle right now is how to size and place the designs on Printify. The auto mockups they have vs where you put the design on doesn't really match and it worries me that my designs won't come out as pictured on my mockups. Do you have any tips or tricks to this or should I just size the mockups to the edges of where it says the design can be? I use Monster Digital for my Bella and Canvas 3001 T-Shirts. As always - I really appreciate all your videos! You have honestly made the process of me starting my own business on Etsy so much easier than it would have been without you. I appreciate you so much!!

[@CassiyJohnson]

I really appreciate you watching my channel and am so glad you enjoy my content

[@raenellarnos1234]

@@CassiyJohnson Thank you so much - this really helps a lot! Those mockup models on there really throw me off and confuse me on how it's going to look, so I will pay more attention to the flat lay instead. I really appreciate all of your help with this!!! :)

[@FireJach]

useful tips, im reading now about the ads and this back-end profits

[@makalayoung580]

I love this! I really enjoy seeing the interviews, so inspiring to see others success❤❤❤

[@rebekahrutt5491]

Oh my word, I wish I had found this episode sooner! Gold.

[@homiekeen23]

Thanks for sharing! I can't ignore the role of the perfect pandemic timing, that messed up all regular stats and strategies, so maybe these strategies will not work as well now but who says they won't work at all 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thanks both of you 🤗🤗

[@nbgvfcmnbh6226]

I made my first major business from doing (similar) to this in the writing niche. Made over $4k per month after doing it about half a year.

[@christinavigorandmoxie]

This is amazing but my question is how in the heck did he list so many things in only like one day or two? I'm finding the listing process to be the long annoying process between creating designs, loading into Printify then editing my Etsy store listings (ie tags, mockups, etc. and I've copied my tags and all that info also making templates in Printify). Maybe I need to find a video you've done on that part because this is the part that I'm finding to be a HUGE time suck.

[@esperanzagomez9074]

While these tips are truly helpful, not many of us have the money to be spending more than what we are supposed to get. There is a reason why we are trying to sell... to make money. Thank you for the advice, if I am able to do so in the future I will think of applying this method.

[@1redarmy1]

If you started on etsy between 2018-2021 it seems like it was a very good period for many people, it also coincided with the pandemic and the whole world being on lockdown and nothing else to do apart from spend money online.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks for the comment! I am going to launch a brand new Etsy POD business in a couple of weeks and document the whole journey here on KZbin. The goal is to show that you can still make money with POD on Etsy starting today.

[@1redarmy1]

@@HelloCustom with good designs and competitive pricing you definitely can, or I would of gave up months ago. Im 2 years in with just over 500 sales. I just havnt been able to get the same level of consistency of the shops I research/follow.

[@1redarmy1]

@@HelloCustom so ive incorporated two of your tips, the ads strategy and pricing lower with higher shipping. Ive tried the latter before but not with the front end listing price as low. Out of 500ish listings just running ads on the ones that get the most traffic or have sold before, so 55 of my listings at $3 a day. I already do the other stuff you mentioned but just dont have it on a sheet. I use erank to follow successful shops. Ill try the ads for 3 weeks n see how it goes. I did get one sale yesterday that said it came from a click through to my shop. the listing doesnt have ads on it, but im guessing they clicked on something with ads on then saw that instead. Also going to run ads on new listings.

[@nuclearrabbit9821]

@@HelloCustom I would totally watch that 👀

[@deehopp]

Probably the best interview thus far!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@ArtAnalysisbyJohnRShipp]

Hi Cassiy! I love your content on here, and I just signed up for an LLC via your link to Taylor Brands. You might recheck all your links on previous videos, for example the link to a credit card was a bad pathway, I can't remember which of your videos had that link. Keep up the great work! I will use your links for Etsy, Canva, and others.

[@sandrag7716]

Thank you so much for this video! The strategy makes a lot of sense. May I ask, how much was your daily spending on Etsy ads when launching products?

[@john6729]

Hi Cassiy, this is a great video i understand most of this video in regards to gaining more traction through paid advertising and selling at cost price. Could you elaborate though why Steven increases his shipping costs as it confused me slightly. Many thanks John

[@FitQTees]

THIS IS PURE GOLD!!!! Thank you

[@sound_bubble_vibes]

I've learned so much from your channel! I have an old etsy shop from 2015. Is it worthwhile to revamp that shop to start selling tees or is better for etsy's promoting algorithm to start a new one? I haven't used the old shop in more than 7 yrs.

[@100percentliving]

Love how informative these videos are! Any opinions on using both printful and printing? I like some of the t-shirt styles in both and the color offerings.

[@dmckyle]

Awesome insights. Thanks much, Cassiy & Stephen.

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

[@holidayhousemall]

Great video with 2 of my favorite POD influencers!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad you enjoyed this video!!

[@halilhapa4989]

Thank you Cassiy and Stephen for this awesome video. I have a question for Stephen; after getting consistent sales in one listing what happens if we increase the break even price? For example from 9$ to 16$? How does Etsy react to increasing the listing price?

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! Etsy has no backlash. Sales will get cut in half for that product, which is to be expected with raising the price, but there is no effect on the Etsy side.

[@LuKaa316]

You dont wanna do that coz buyers will be surprised to see the item they saw or favorited yesterday increased 45% in 1 day. Increase price gradually.

[@sindus8710]

Hi Cassy, am following your video's great content for beginners like me. Could you please make video on the personalization t-shirt and how the personalized names are passed to the printify platform with the right font?

[@CassiyJohnson]

Here is a link to a full video tutorial I did on making personalized orders with Printify! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foisl42cjayog6s

[@Auntdidder]

Wow. What amazing info. I love all of this and it makes so much sense! I can’t wait to implement this in my store.

[@luxurycardstore]

Cassiy this is an awesome video. It confirmed what I was considering doing as an experiment. However, to put this information in perspective it would have been helpful to know what Steve`s overall profit margin is for those 190,000 sales. After he takes a loss in the first month then profits in the second and third months, overall would he say profits are approximately 20% or 25%?

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! My profit after everything (fees, ads, launching strategy, product, equipment, payroll, rent, etc) is between 30 - 40% blended by years end.

[@26agica]

​@@HelloCustom I do not understand how if you sell the item on break even price. After a while you increase to how much let's say on a shirt?

[@TayGoatedx]

@@26agica increase by whatever percentage to get to your ideal profit margin. Everyone's different. I suggest gradually increasing though.

[@haleypresto612]

Hi Cassiy! How much $$$ in ads should I do a day? I am a new shop (1 month) around 40 listings & would love to be on the 1st page by this Q4 !!! Currently a stay at home mom and WOULD love to see the income roll in as FAST as POSSIBLE!

[@surenjayatilleke8566]

Hi Cassidy I have subscribed to your channel to help my daughter with her Esty store (thank you for ur channel it’s super helpful!!)We are wondering is there a place when we can access/purchase the backgrounds on which we can place our mock-up t-shirts? With relevant accessories around the t-shirt (eg shoes,cameras,holiday items etc) The ones we have been able to get has been through print full but that action is limited. Thanks Again

[@CassiyJohnson]

Hi So glad my channel has been helpful for you!! I started a mockup store with my sister if you want to check that out :) kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdmNXZXaE5QcktJWTJ5bkcyRkhKeFNNT0RyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsTmdXZzNKdk05dWY4NGtKYllHTG9nRmJEMks3T0JLNjljSF9LQVdPNU8ydDNUTGk3V0Vzd2ZfMDJybGFsemV0YzJHSHNtTXFCQ2thUkpkNGxoSFN1anoxeGFyOTNyaWExTUExb19qRHVDeTdvVE04dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStopMockandRoll&v=kBUTYYuM-7o Another way to get mockups is to type in the Etsy search "bella canvas 3001 black mock up" for example and you'll find tons of great mockups from other Etsy sellers. I hope that's helpful!

[@richm34]

Great video, Cassiy! Keep em coming! :)

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@suzanneweinman]

Cassidy…. THANKS FOR INSPIRING ME! You are aaaaamazing!

[@suzanneweinman]

Darn spell check I know it’s CASSIY

[@lunaora9687]

Wow, my shop is fairly new and i've only made one sale. I realize that I need way more listings to start getting momentum and recently decided to start with ads as soon as I have more listings that I think can be competitive, so this was a timely video. I was wondering if it's too late to do the "launch" as you mentioned if my shop has been live for more than a few months. Or can you use the launch strategy on each new product? Also, should I decrease pricing for all of my listings to break even for the first while or just a few? Does it matter? Thanks for sharing your tips!!

[@yayadrew]

Thank you Stephen and Cassiy 🙏🏿.

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed meeting Stephen!

[@sarahcapps4357]

Loved this interview, thank you both! What would you all say a good conversation rate on Etsy is?

[@sohailmalik5185]

Hi Big fan Of Yours Great work Few questions Can I setup Etsy store from outside US and sell in US? And when setting up the account which currency should I choose Dose automatically converts all USD sales into AUD??

[@natalyabickell5349]

Adds are sooo dangerous for new sellers! I tried with adds and got just billed. More than a year never use and my orders are growing. Pinterest adds bringing my customers

[@digitalsketchguy7844]

Some great tips thank you guys!

[@210leyla]

Great tips! Thank you! Quick question, do you convert your canva designs from RGB to CMYK? I’m a bit confused about this topic even after doing some research. There are mixed opinions out there! 💖

[@penina6281]

no

[@michaelhuynh3894]

Awesome interview one of my favorites with plenty of good tips. I would love to know how much he runs his etsy ads for per day, it is always a hard topic to cover and know what works best. Should i max it out or is there a sweet spot?

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! Personally, I max out my ad budget as I have hundreds of listings to promote and each need enough of a budget to give everything a fair chance. Again, ads are not an expense and should result in making more money :)

[@michaelhuynh3894]

@@HelloCustom Thank you for your response! Ive recently lowered it down, but i might have to fix my listings again and bring it back up.

[@waynelast1685]

11:43. Does he mean click-thru rates, not conversion rates?

[@PallaviChauhan91]

Great interview! Please do more such videos.

[@ser99875]

Very informative ! I wanted to ask how can one go about finding a partner . I have not yet opened a store on etsy , my nichie is quite profitable and i have a huge competitive advangage on all the other sellers as my products are very unique not to mention the quality . Just can't find a partner that's all in as i am .

[@skfhdsjknldgfv]

I would like to emphasize that luck plays a significant role in achieving success. Selling a strategy becomes challenging when luck, an uncontrollable factor, comes into play. It is worth noting that numerous Etsy sellers have diligently followed all the tips and guidelines but still failed to succeed. Personally, I must admit that after six months of dedicated and arduous work, my lack of success had a profound negative impact on my mental well-being. It is crucial not to set unrealistic expectations based on the achievements of others like Cassiy or some individuals who have excelled. I genuinely believed I could accomplish it as well, and the disappointment that followed was truly devastating. It is important to recognize that there is nothing inherently wrong with you if you do not achieve the desired outcome. You have not made any mistakes. Additionally, it is essential not to be deceived into thinking that you did not put in enough effort. Personally, I am still in the process of recovering from the disappointment I experienced in 2022.

[@L0U1SE]

Just curious if you received any advice?

[@TinaPareArts]

I have 3 etsy stores and only 2 sales on one of them...both from my family. I lost my job and tried to make my art a job. I am still failing. I relate. It seems to get worse with my every effort!

[@shannonw5999]

I hope you recover from that unimaginable disappointment soon

[@kinglear7]

Thank you two so much for this. Gold.

[@Esddi2909]

this video is pure gold

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad you found it helpful!!

[@sculptedfungi]

Hey Cassidy! I was wondering if you still do the mentorship program?

[@rashipp4982]

I have a big question that has me sooo stressed. I sold a tshirt, it states their unisex and I cannot do returns unless it's something on my end...she just got it and said she needs next size down, i explained I cannot because it's a POD product...am I wrong for saying no??

[@sonz4205]

Thank you both ❤

[@jedisforjesus]

Lots of good information on this video will put it in to play in the upcoming weeks. Praying I get my first sale from somebody I don’t know. Started my Etsy shop December 7, 2022 as of today got 225 items and have not sold one item yet. We mostly have T-shirts, sweatshirts mugs and totes. Same name as this channel. Any help would be appreciated.

[@TheSimba86]

you won't make any sales unless you pay etsy's exorbitant PER CLICK promotion fees, they hide your stuff a dozen pages down otherwise and nobody will ever see it.

[@nuclearrabbit9821]

If religious Republicans is your niche, you hit the nail on the head. I would probably work on better mock-ups which totally changed the way my shop looks. 🫡

[@LuKaa316]

Hi, I started listing on Jan. 18 & I got 12 sales for my first month. One thing I did that also mentioned in this video is lowering the price. I only get maybe $1-2 profit per item. But usually I get more because I'm selling group items. Profit is not my goal now. I want to get to 100 sales asap. I only have maybe 40 designs & I only duplicated my group listings just 2x. So, in total I have 81 listings. The things that I did to get my first sale after 2 days implementing these strategies are (1) Lowering the price (2) Setting 50% off on all of my listings daily (3) Offering free shipping. Before implemeting those, I set my pricing to the price I want & offered 20% off + free shipping. I have experience doing Shopify ecom so I know for a fact that this is a must-do practice. But it took almost 3 weeks to get my 1st sale coz my pricing is a little bit expensive compared to established stores & I was lazy to edit my pricing coz my focus is on optimizing my listings/shop & creating designs. But when I fixed it, in just 2 days I got my first sale. In Shopify we have a countdown timer, so what I did, I run a sale of 50% off EVERY DAY so the timer only have hours left creating urgency. All of us want free, so free shipping is a must. Even if I know that it isn't really free I still gravitate toward an item that has "free" on it. To lower my price I used a strategy call Loss Leader. Choose 1 variation that you will price the cheapest as that will be the price that will be shown on your listing (it's like a clickbait price). Basically, we need to focus on applying Psychological triggers on everything especially on our offers. Hope this helps you to get your first sale. 🙂

[@jedisforjesus]

@@nuclearrabbit9821 🙏🏽 😊 Thank you

[@jedisforjesus]

@@LuKaa316 🙏🏽 thank you so much for all the information I got my work ahead of me.😊

[@ashleyallphin3248]

Love this guy!! Ryan did an interview as well and he’s by far my fav! Would love to hear more

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@26agica]

​@@HelloCustom Yes we love you! I hope Cassiy will bring you back ;-)

[@cb2596]

I have basically given up on Etsy. I think I am going to close my shop. I don't understand how to be profitable. I had almost 100 sales during christmas and I lost money. I raised all of my prices so now a hoodie is atleast 34$ and I still lost money. I turned off my adds because any offsite add would more than ruin any 2$ profit I had..

[@HelloCustom]

Who is fulfilling your products? I'm sure we can get you profitable!

[@CharmingPNGs]

Hello, can you advise me please with 1 thing? I started my etsy page posting only t shirts on one niche. Then i tried to upload the same niche but on mugs, and now out of first 10 places on my most searched items, there are only mugs, should i go with mugs only for now or post shirt products also along them?

[@HelloCustom]

Personally, I would still sell shirts and mugs. The designs may need to be different though. What sells good on a mug may not directly sell good on a shirt. The niche can be the same, but the designs may need to be different.

[@CharmingPNGs]

@@HelloCustom thank u ❤️

[@TheZombiecowmeat]

I personally liked etsy ads before they changed them to where we dont have control over them. If i set it to $10, all 10 is gone before i even wake up at 5am. The onky way i could get them to work is if i manually turned them off and on daily which is hella annoying.

[@justsymms]

Thank you both so much!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Thank you for watching

[@tiffanygordon3342]

Do you use Printful or Printify?

[@CassiyJohnson]

Hi Tiffany! I have used both in the past but Printify is my preferred printing partner!

[@alexandruandrei9731]

Do you mean in this video, at the beginning to sell my designs almost free and to run ads for 1 month and after to raise up my prices and to have some profit?

[@shannoncotter4911]

Such good information! Great strategies.

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@Creativeecom]

This so inspired thanks

[@JonnyKaufmanTenor]

Another great video. Thanks for all the nuggets of wisdom!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@LearnToFlipYourHouse]

How do we know what searches populated our items?

[@juleshart8984]

How do I get the low price of 8.00 in my listing title. I can’t figure it out. Pulling my hair out! Sigh! Love your videos. Your one of my favorites 💙💙🤗

[@prashusharma7571]

I m from India. Etsy don't give India to sale. Is there any other option for print on demand sale?

[@CassiyJohnson]

You can check out Amazon Merch On Demand as another great option!

[@26agica]

Hello Cassiy! Can you bring back Stephen for a new video?

[@passiveincomeangel]

Awesome interview Cass 🔥🔥🔥

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@Bob-The-Guy]

Not clear on the shipping strategy and pricing. Is he NOT including shipping in his product price when listing the product at break even then adding a little extra to the price of shipping OR is he including the cost of shipping in the product cost calling it free shipping?

[@CraftyCapsWildPrints]

So the quote "you gotta spend money to make money" is kinda true

[@CassiyJohnson]

It can definitely be done without all of this but it just takes longer and you might not make as much! I think his strategy is a great quicker path to success.

[@relekgware]

HEY HEY! I hope someone can help me. I used the link for the 40 free listings but Etsy is already charging me the 20 cents for my first listing and I'm confused and need help.

[@davetrombley6372]

Another great video Cassiy, I'm struggling with no sales low views and was wondering if you could take a look at my shop and tell me what I'm doing wrong and how I can fix it. I would appreciate any feedback you can give me and please don't hesitate to be brutality honest. Thank you so very much

[@thecosmodreamers]

Does he mean only new listings get listed as on sale(at cost), or does he mean new listings get listed at a reduced priced(at cost, no sale). Would it matter if it was launched at a reduced price or at regular price with sale?

[@TayGoatedx]

You dictate the sale price when you setup the promotion in Etsy. It's better to launch at regular price with sale because reduced price with sale only lowers your margin. Plus your discount percentage can be higher if you do at regular price.

[@Laflaqua-hg5yx]

Hey beautiful Cassiy... My account was suspended and I thought I'll give up but I'm back! Since getting unsuspended orders have been coming in, right when I thought I'm done! I was quite demotivated. I'm returning to Cassiy's school to study your channel

[@CassiyJohnson]

Congrats on getting back on it and taking action!! To turn off gift messages go to settings - options - then turn off gift messages. Sometimes people still add a note to the seller but I just message them and say something like "Thank you so much for your order! So sorry we are unable to include gift messages at this time but we will send you the tracking number once it's on the way so you can send them a nice message! Thank you for supporting our small business - Your Store Name Team" Hope that helps and keep up the good work

[@Laflaqua-hg5yx]

@@CassiyJohnson sounds fab! Thanks so much Cassiy 🙏❤️

[@Om-gg5tk]

@@Laflaqua-hg5yx how did you get your suspended account back from Etsy as in what are we supposed to write when requesting them to re-activate our account?

[@Laflaqua-hg5yx]

@@Om-gg5tk I appealed through their website and I contacted them on Twitter. They asked me to verify my identity via email. My account was back up 2 weeks later and they emailed me that the suspension was a mistake.

[@Om-gg5tk]

@@Laflaqua-hg5yx thanks!

[@briggetteglymph2327]

Do you also have the free $35 shipping guaranteed?

[@ambientharmonyy]

Does etsy love the shops with high conversion rate?

[@HelloCustom]

Having a good conversion rate helps, yes. If you can convert more visits into sales, you will rank higher, leading to more clicks, leading to more sales. It is a piece of the flywheel that I mentioned that you want to get going. I hope that helps!

[@ambientharmonyy]

@@HelloCustom omg thank you for answering! This helps a lot ! ♡♡♡♡

[@mrpensive7341]

Hi Cassy I have a question, I'm not sure if I deleted designs by accident, by clearing out hidden and unpublished designs in printify, or if Etsy deactivated some designs, I'm 10 designs short the last time I logged in to Etsy bit of a bummer, I spent a long time on those designs, will Etsy notify me is they deactivated some of my designs?? or do you think i have deleted them by accident if so can I get them back,?? 6 designs active, yesterday I had I think 14 or 15 arghhhhhh.. so much to learn to get this right ;-( and very time-consuming at the start

[@loafandjug321]

Make your etsy profile female and double your conversion rate. Say lame things like "she boss", etc.. the impulse buyers love it. It gives them false hope about their own lives. Works great.

[@fitnologyHM]

Thank you so much for the video! I run a shop on Etsy that is doing well without ads, but with his experience I'm more than willing to try, I have a question tho, My products are already in the first page, is it better to run the ads on the products with less visibility? or is is it better to push the best sellers even if they already are on first page?

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! I would still run ads on the ranked products. Unless you are ranked on page one for every single search term related to your product, there is still value in the ads. I hope that helps!

[@fitnologyHM]

@@HelloCustom Thank you! That makes sense :)

[@musicaid3076]

Hi..I'm happy for you. I hope you're happy to share your tips on how to be on the 1st page without ads..thanks. all the best.

[@josieanne8670]

WOW - amazing! Time to stop winging it?!

[@MultiVisionProductionsTampa]

Sooooo Good

[@fmarchese1020]

I tried using Etsy ads and I lost a ton of money 💰. I have been selling on etsy for over a year and I just can't make any money. I'm getting ready to give up. All of these KZbinrs giving advice but not All of the advice unless you sign up for their expensive classes. (Which I cannot afford) because Etsy ads is taking all of my money. And yes I have beautiful mockups and I use wining designs but I can't convert...why????

[@TayGoatedx]

How's your SEO? Make sure your title and tags are optimized. Very important. Also, make sure your price is lower than the competition, at least for 2-4 weeks.

[@KyleGameTesting]

It's weird how this video is like exactly the same /// Multiverse or copy? ($2.5M in Etsy Sales Since Starting in 2020 (Stephen's Story))

[@thehapagirl92]

He needs a channel

[@CassiyJohnson]

He actually has a channel now! It’s called Hello Custom

[@vijayarajnarasimman9851]

Hi, Thanks for your informative videos, could you help to open a store and make profit, i am requested you to open since i believe you are lucky person

[@almightyvock]

Good strategy if you don't want to make anything.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Sorry if the point didn't quite come across, the whole idea is that you price low and run ads for the first few weeks to get ranked higher on Etsy, and yes lose money or break even at this point. But then once you are ranked higher on Etsy because so many people are buying, then you raise your prices and get more sales than you would have normally at the normal price because now you are ideally on the first page for those keywords! This isn't the end all be all only way to be successful but is a great way to boost your listings if you are confident that you did your research on a current in demand niche, made a great listing, great design etc. If you are new and don't yet understand what sells on the platform or how to find what's trending now etc, then this might not be the best way to get started. But I think a good meet in the middle would be to try pricing your items with just a few dollars in profit margin for the first few weeks to try to get those same early sales and then raise them once the item starts selling well. Then you aren't loosing money but it's the same strategy, Please take this advice and use it in a way you feel comfortable!

[@lifewithsha4783]

I’m so confused

[@NicoSimonPrincely]

Ads do not work for everyone. Even if you do it right. ETSY ads are not always profitable.

[@TheZombiecowmeat]

Why does it seem like every seller who has a good store only did good because of starting with face masks. Haha

[@loafandjug321]

I guarantee the guy in this video is wrong about etsy ads. I did $208,000 net with 100% organic SEO.. So I know for a fact he is wrong.

[@FFTVYoutube]

What are you selling tho?

[@CassiyJohnson]

Hey I have sold 700k net with minimal ads too, but I think his point here is that you can get ranked faster and make more sales if you use ads! Take or leave parts of his advice but I think pricing your items low and running some ads to get those first few sales in the beginning will no doubt help get your listings ranked faster. But you don't have to do it as drastic as him. Thanks for watching either way!

[@loafandjug321]

@@CassiyJohnson Lets be real, trying to SLAM a new business with buyers isn't a smart move. Ramping up business is more realistic. It takes less than a month to rank organic which is perfect timing. The guy in this video even said ads only created a problem, example, hiring employees. I DON'T want employees. I made $208,000 by myself, no employee hassle.

[@loafandjug321]

@@FFTVKZbin I buy live plants for $0.07 each. I buy in bulk, 1,000 plants per case. I sell the plants for $2.00 each. Niche research is the most important part.

[@LuKaa316]

There are a lot of strategies out there. Your strategy is one of them. His strategy is also one of them. Why are you telling that he is wrong when that's the strategy that works for him???

[@movinginthepositive5460]

This video is bullshit for anyone using a print partner. Obviously Stephen has tons of capital to be able to spend $1000's on equipment, facilities, employees.... TO PRINT ITEMS HIMSELF. What they won't tell you is that is the ONLY way to be profitable.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks for the comment. I disagree. I know multiple people who made more margin than me with POD last year because I had to buy equipment and over bought on some inventory. Again, Etsy ads are not an expense.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Hey I totally get your feelings but I built my POD business without this strategy and in the last 3 years have sold over 700k in revenue. I have been very profitable so I can personally attest and tell you lots of my students have made it happen as well. Sure we haven't sold 2.5 million like he has but I will definitely be implementing some of these strategies with my POD business going forward.

[@LuKaa316]

Moving in the Positive, I think you should be more positive.

[@26agica]

​@@CassiyJohnson both ways are winning!

[@movinginthepositive5460]

@@LuKaa316 and you are exactly the naive sheep they need to make money. Not off merch, just views of desperate people who don't do any research.