How Much Money I Made My FIRST Year on ETSY! // What you need to know about SELLING ON ETSY

[@canadian.mommy-of-4592]

My husband and I started our T-shirt Etsy shop in April 2020 we made over 17k since then. It’s now August and I’m praying we make 100k for 2021. Thanks for sharing your an inspiration. Awesome job.

[@yriekeiry]

Awesome! Do you also sell kids tees?

[@checkghee6476]

🙏

[@FlashDaddyy]

How’d you go???

[@anamariagil2898]

I would REALLY like a video on how you maintain records of inventory, costs and sales, especially for your first yr but also now that you have so many pies baking. I've crafted a LOT over the last 10 yrs, so I have materials (threads, yarns, fabric, etc) but I'm about to buy my Melco (Go, Todd!) and wanna know how to best have my paperwork orderly for when I do taxes. 😏

[@AngelaJasmina]

Yes I will do a video like this!!

[@kishaphillips3129]

Please this would be helpful with Covid need work now. I see and make heat press shirts

[@srglover08]

I think something important for potential vendors to know is cost of supplies, maintenance etc. and tax deductions. You did an amazing job but the numbers on etsy do not reflect net profit. Thanks for sharing and being an honest business owner.

[@sunshinedang1462]

Thank you so much Angela for sharing all the meaningful information. Not many people would do this. You're an awesome person. I hope your business will always keep growing!

[@brandonrobinson1603]

You're my inspiration, seriously so impressive. You have worked your ass off and deserve the success

[@Barb515]

Remember folks that is Gross income before her expenses like shirts and materials .. not sure if the sales amount is after Etsy fees or before

[@shurlanelsonmcmanus5697]

Barb515yeah i would think that was gross, wondering what net income is after all expenses including the taxes that have to be paid?

[@tigert6969]

Is gross income before other expenses ...embroidery machines payment(if stills owe), garments, utilities, payroll, rent, etc...Lol! I owned embroidery business

[@jackiemaddox6933]

Angela, you are such an inspiration for so many! I'm a woman of a particular age, but I am very inspired by your drive and determination. Continued success to you and your husband! Also...your children are adorable!

[@teresadejong3011]

36k in your first year, with one, single needle machine is "pretty good?" Dang girl, you rock!

[@mariaorozcogamez3030]

I make hand made jewelry and recently I haven’t had motivation to continue. I’ve considered giving up several times. But you have given me motivation to keep creating ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryhull531]

We need part 2 . You are so inspiring . I only embroider for my family and grandchildren . I am nearly 69 and quite past setting up an embroidery business but I like your drive and generosity of spirit . You are a great example to your age group and older . Awesome .

[@sherlenebritt246]

Do your thang girl. You have inspired me to continue with my business venture. God has truely blessed you and you continue to be blessed.

[@abiabi521]

You are a very hard worker....You've earned your success, Angela!

[@socalcutie82]

Thank you for being real! I've been doing embroidery just through FB and word of mouth and have done a few hundred dollars a month. Started with a cheap Singer EM200 and after 8 months upgraded to a Viking Designer Brilliance 80 and have started doing more and more. This makes me think moving to Etsy is the next logical choice for me and gives me hope (I work part time from home and am not looking to make as much as you did, but I'd love to pay off my machine within the next 10 months!).

[@DawnOldham]

I’d love to see your second and third year! I had a successful business for twenty years (had to retire for health reasons) and I shared my numbers with people because it was so encouraging to others. (And in my business, if others did well, I did even better. However, my heart’s motive was to see others be able to work from home and be with their children, too!) I was able to home school our five children with a 30 hour per week young woman who helped in all areas of my life... business, house, kids, schooling, etc. We both loved it! I’m so happy for you. It brings back memories!

[@emmieHD]

It is very generous of you to share that kind of personal information. It is very motivating. I put in so many hours reselling hard goods on ebay to make a fraction of what you did with a one needle machine. I bought my PE-800 before Christmas and have only made a couple gifts on it. It's just been hard to think about cutting off listing on ebay to spend that time instead building an etsy shop. I've just got to jump in and do it. Thank you for motivating us and sharing!

[@Chili428]

You are one hard working young lady. Congratulations on your success and generously sharing here on you tube. 😊

[@CarlosFandango73]

I was made redundant this week and want to start my own company, making and selling online. You have given me some confidence. Thankyou. ❤️💙

[@07laille09]

I'm interesting in knowing more about the gross and net of these numbers , how much your supplies cost etc...I also have an Etsy shop that I just started and looking to go full time in the future , this is inspiring

[@AmberlyKay]

What’s your link pooh

[@tiffsterritoryonyoutube]

Boss behavior and yet so humble. Best wishes for continued success.

[@lovereigns4017]

You're very good, Angela. Sharing all this with us. Not everyone would. Thank you.😍

[@patriciaalva1851]

You’re such an inspiration Angela, I’ve been following you for about 6 months I want to say. You gave out the Cricut machine the week I found your page. I have seen you accomplish so much in those months. I want to start my shop this weekend. I have no job right now so... I have to push myself if not I don’t know what I’ll do 🙏🏽send good vibes my way Chica 💜

[@kirstiegreen6557]

You can do it!!! Trust yourself

[@patriciaalva1851]

Kirstie Green thank you 🙏🏽

[@SerendipityCraft]

Congratulations!!! I think the secret is your personality and the love for your job. I'm happy for you! Hugs to your family from Italy 😘

[@AngelaJasmina]

Thank you so much!!

[@streetteezstudio]

My wife has an Etsy shop, she sells bath bombs, candles, body whips etc... it's called Sensational Relief S

[@AmberlyKay]

Put her link here!!! ✨

[@gavida3]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing all the survival tidbits! Your knowledge and ability to keep the concept simple is addicting. Your posts are addicting and make it seem so reachable.

[@roxaneherbert6637]

You've grow because of your hard work. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and business insight.

[@AngelaJasmina]

Thank you so much!

[@tallkevin01]

When your passion is strengthened by blessing and favor? ......omg.

[@frnkjones40]

Favor?.....and for the people making a kill'n that don't believe in God????

[@tallkevin01]

@@frnkjones40 That's favor as well.

[@frnkjones40]

@@tallkevin01 You're lost bro. I guess that's how Donald Trump became rich and such a wonderful president.......all that "favor"

[@tallkevin01]

@@frnkjones40 Wow. I simply wanted to pay a compliment to this KZbinr. Then you came in to insult me when you could have kept scrolling. I hope it made you feel better, because now I feel like crap. Thanks.

[@frnkjones40]

@@tallkevin01 Believe it or not, making you feel like crap was not my intention. I share your feelings of this young lady being blessed financially by her knowledge and passion. I do have a problem with linking favor with finance. What it means on the flip side is those who are failing in the world of financial success are doing so because they have no favor with God. Regarding feeling like crap I leave with you Phillipians 4:8. Now lift you head and walk in light of The Almighty.

[@Stefzedge]

Your so humble Angela god bless you 😇

[@gerardoojeda6670]

Dude. I have a pe800 now. Just made one sale and made 24 bucks. But it took 2 months to get that sale! Seeing you succeed makes me want to keep pushing. I’ve been trying to get my site going and staying off of Etsy but I may jump on board if numbers turn out like these. Love the content. I just subscribed. Cannot wait to binge watch on my free time lol

[@camillefrazier94]

I’m proud of you! Congratulations! You’r shirts are beautiful and I admire your mind for coming up with an idea.

[@kr2112]

You are sooooo awesome!!! Today’s the first time I’ve watched any of your videos. You are so smart, so clear, so natural! You are a fabulous teacher. And so honest and down to earth. I am already a big Dan. Some major investor needs to swoop you up. Because you are a star! 🥰 Thank you for inspiring me!!!

[@Autobahn4537]

Yes, a part two would be great. It would also be interesting if you talked about your profit percentage. You don’t have to give an exact number, maybe just a range. Thanks.

[@AngelaJasmina]

Will do!

[@pricanshawty]

36 😮 that's more than what I made a year working corrections 😭 GO AHEAD GIRL 🤙🏽

[@mandysmith3861]

Holy COW girl!!!! That’s crazy!!! Would def love to see a part 2 thank you for always being honest with everyone about where you started what you’ve made, ect.... 😍🥰

[@AngelaJasmina]

Definitely!!

[@tommythegreat1543]

I have an Etsy shop that I'm trying to build up. That's incredible...

[@MariaRodriguez-lo6wj]

Provide the name so we can visit, I love shopping at ETsy

[@shreeyasahasrabudhe5621]

@@MariaRodriguez-lo6wj MasksbyMo !

[@RAMNIKK]

what are you selling and how are you doing?

[@kamishamorrison6085]

Angela, I started watching video a few days ago and it so encouraged me, I am so pumped in selling my products. I love your work it is so beauiful and so well put together. I have alot to learn but I will do my research, thanks for all good information you post. So organized and well put together.

[@ruthgallegos5954]

Yes! Would love to hear more about your journey! Congratulations on your success! 🤗🙌🙏🏼

[@amyhart6388]

That is some hard work and dedication, congratulations!

[@diannasills217]

Yes I would like to see your second and third year sales.

[@TrueCrimewithRobinjamie]

I always tell people - keep at it and you can go far on etsy

[@jlasha8279]

So are these numbers after Etsy took there fees?

[@laurab8547]

Do you feel that the embroidery market is becoming saturated on Etsy though? I'm just starting my business and I am afraid that embroidered goods won't sell because so many people are already selling those products now. I'm trying to decide if I should attempt to sell on Etsy or just keep the selling to my own webpage.

[@CathyGoes]

@@laurab8547 If a lot of people are selling it there is a large market. As long as the market is large enough it doesn't matter if lots of people are doing it.

[@miszbabyphat]

YOU ROCK GIRL!!!!! This is amazing, you should be so proud of yourself ♥️

[@fisherlady408]

You guys rock. I have congestive heart failure now but you remind me so much of the younger me. Good luck always.

[@queenb5972]

You are GOALS. Hope to be booming like you one day❤️

[@BossMamaBudgets23]

I would love to see your second and third year sales! So cool to see how much you’ve grown! ☺️

[@marquitaphillips677]

Your videos are such an inspiration. I just purchased a pe800!! I'm excited.

[@laurenking1079]

Yes, I would like to see part 2 and 3. Please keep it going for all of us. You are a blessing.

[@Br3ndatr0n]

Thanks for your input. This is very inspiring after I was giving up on Etsy. All the blessings to you. ☀️

[@MiskimVeniceJohnson]

Thank you so much for sharing your success, it is a blessing for me to witness a genuine unselfish people. I greatly appreciate your honesty and your help in my trying to make an internet home business of some sort. I am as many other most people are am experiencing very financial hardships and need to use my talents to create a profitable business income, with God Speed. Be blessed with 1000 times more success for you and your family.

[@susan1098]

Wow!! That’s incredible!!! Congratulations on your success. I hope to be this successful.

[@elementgypsy]

That month you made 400 items! You go!

[@maxpower9340]

Thats total sales, we run a t-shirt business and you will be lucky to make 25% of t-shirts after shipping, t-shirts, ink, paper, packaging etc

[@mosfun]

So much inspiration, I love your videos. I know you worked your butt off for every dime too!

[@Laurenjoinsyoutube]

I only made about $2k on Etsy my first year and i was hyped. I’m hoping to do more products this yeat

[@channingmcdonald6199]

I love how you help people! You are a true trailblazer! Did you have anyone help you like this or was it trial and error? Either way, you’re great!

[@tricia9992]

Angela, as always, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the world. You're an awesome person. I'd love to see a part 2.

[@icyprints]

Angela, you are off the chart! Thanks for sharing... I love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@2pgvolunteer]

Excellent video. Lots of great information. thank you so much for taking the time to put all of these videos together. You're amazing

[@andreaswiderful]

I am fascinated. I know you worked your behind off to get that 15 in sales. I think its neat to see how you started with one machine and kept at it and now have all those machines. You make it look so easy but we all know hard work is what pays off. Start where you are and persevere. Thanks for the videos.

[@VestaNicole]

Wow, Angela! Thank you for your transparency! I too have an Etsy shop. I have watched you for a while and appreciate your business sense. While I sell a totally different product you inspire me! Thank you! Xoxo

[@ginaredscott4602]

Love your story. Very inspired by You. I’m buying my first Embroidering machine this week! Thanks Angela.

[@jlasha8279]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! You are so inspirational. I am so great full your humble and encouraging. So many people are intimidated that someone else success will influence their success. We could never be YOU or want to. We want to follow in your steps thank you so much literally everything I know I have learned from you. I can’t thank you enough. Just for your encouragement and knowledge.

[@carolynwilliams8722]

I am ordering you etsy program right now!! Thanks Angela!!

[@corinepledger3556]

Congratulations. I worked Etsy 4 hard years (advertised, professionally sewed pretty things, worked constantly, and could not make hardly anything. Good luck

[@patriciachacon5436]

Angela!!! I started seeing your videos about a week ago and I just can’t stop. I’m starting my own business -soon- I’m working on details right now lol and I’m so inspired by you and what you’ve achieved. You rock girl!

[@AngelaJasmina]

You got this! youre very welcome !

[@sodak6397]

The amount you made, is that after the fees you are charged by Etsy? How much does the equipment cost? How much is the DTG printer and what is the model? Have you done sublimation printing? Do you sell blanks t's or where do you get them? The video that I watched just before this one show the DTG printing...when the shirt is just printed, the ink didn't appear dry. How do you know when to heat press the t-shirt....when the ink is still damp or when it is dry. How many ink colors are there - I see how well the white ink base layer makes such a huge difference. Just wondering if there is white, 3 primary colors, and black for the DTG printers. Is the ink in pre-made cartridges, or do you have bottles of ink to refill. Sorry so many questions, Your products are very professional looking. Great work. If youcan answer some of my questions, that would be great.

[@alisunflowerbomb]

wow 😭😭 that’s amazing!! so inspiring honestly. thank you for sharing.

[@Heart2HeartCreations]

Would love to see more! I love your transparency AND your encouragement! I signed up for an Etsy store and even listed one item before Christmas, but the item didn’t sell. I was afraid to list too much because the fees were so confusing to me. I purchased your Etsy course, but still haven’t listed had a chance to stitch out items as the other side of my business picked up a bunch and it’s been a priority. I plan to sit down over the next week and plan our some samples and our a deadline to them so I’m hopefully working through all of the kinks before the Christmas rush comes. Hopefully I can get everything done to get some of the back to school rush opportunities...whatever back to school is gonna look like this year!

[@janispereira1586]

You are such an inspiration, Angela! Love your channel! I am just starting out my personalized bag & pouch business & I watch your videos for ideas, inspiration & guidance. Keep the videos coming!

[@dabprince09]

I would love to see another video on your second year on Etsy.

[@eusebiarosa-rodriguez9385]

Angela, Please make a video on finances control for the shop, what software to use and about taxes. Thank you and grateful for all your information. Great Job!

[@carolinedombrowski8882]

I love your videos. I learn so much from each video. I noted that in one video you pointed out that the Melco needs a Windows based laptop. Then another time I noticed that you also have a Mac which I am thinking can work on your other embroidery machines. Question #1 - how many laptops do you use for your businesses? Question #2 - do you use one laptop for your accounting/billing records exclusively? Question #3 - Are you using special accounting program like Quickbooks for tracking your sales, invoicing, paying your bills and making shipping labels? I so admire you.

[@nancygreer2263]

Wow Angela... You ROCK!!!🎯💯 What an inspiration! Hoping to get to that multi-needle! YOU GO GIRL!💕

[@AngelaJasmina]

You can do it!

[@Beachyba19]

Thank you so much for your videos They are so informative I just started my Etsy business and I get anxiety thinking about everything that goes into But I pray and hope I succeed

[@shanayedillard2959]

thank you for being so transparent.

[@monicapelayo3188]

Wow that’s amazing good for you n thanks for sharing Angela I think this definitely helps people a lot

[@Research0digo]

(answered at 8:50 ) hugs Angela - you rock!

[@alrivas84]

That's amazing! How do you reinvest back into your shop? How much do you end up paying yourself?

[@nellyresto7714]

Ana Rivas Love this question! I’d like to know as well.

[@michelletheus7334]

thanks Angela gives me ideas and please post any more videos regarding the business end of etsy or how to sell on facebook too I'm going to start my own business not the same as yours and I need whatever hints and help i can get

[@paulinejones4036]

Thanks for always being so open, honest, encouraging, and motivating! I’m going to work on getting my shop open this weekend. Watching your videos on here and purchasing your course has given me the confidence to open my shop

[@AngelaJasmina]

Wonderful!

[@Believing-s3w]

@@AngelaJasmina how can I purchase your coarse

[@ruthsalinas8121]

I feel that Etsy takes a lot of fees from the vendor. That is why I haven’t started on Etsy.

[@CathyGoes]

Marketing costs money. Etsy does it for the price of the sellers fees basically. I'm fine with that while I test market.

[@jaecarter6128]

always inspiring and motivating ❤️❤️❤️part 2 please

[@ginnyr5437]

Not sure if I can ask this question or not but I'm wondering that you said one of your biggest months was Dr Seuss - how do you get around the copywrite issues? My daughter and I want to do princess's but keep hearing scary stories of can happen to you? Love your channel and your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyab.5473]

I would love to know also as I'm just about to start out! Thanks for asking this!!

[@lsswapeverything2518]

If they catch you they will have your listing removed. If they feel like it they can also take you to court and sue you for infringement. This carries over to fonts, images, etc. random house owns Dr. Seuss and i'm unsure about how strict they are. I do know Disney and the NFL or any other sports franchise don't take kindly to people infringing on copyrights. Best way to legally do it is to email licensing show them your products you want to sell and say your a small sell on blah blah blah eCommerce site. The NFL won't hand out licensing unless your ready to pay a few mill for it. There are a few companies that will give you the green light though, for a small fee or maybe even for free if they aren't in the clothing market or have big company license holders that are.

[@lsswapeverything2518]

This is also where have an LLC is important. If you're working off your person you'll be the one getting sued. If its an LLC it'll get sued, not you. Thought that was pretty important to add also.

[@RA-nv9li]

But how much of that $36k first year sales on Etsy was profit? You say you made $36k but that is your total sales, how much of that was cost for the materials, shipping, etc?

[@eliani1326]

in addition to that, deduct for light bill, health insurance and retirement money. What happens if you get sick our go on vacation?

[@SonnyDiesburg]

@@eliani1326 the video wasn’t about how to drop your job and create a new career on Etsy. If you don’t want to do the math and incur the risk yourself, get a normal job.

[@ing9545]

Why should she break down that information for you ?

[@ing9545]

3000 a month is good salary can pay for materials and bills and remain with profit . Her business has grown so it’s working out . I do not think breaking down her profit and etc is a wise thing to do on you tube . It’s her business and buyers shouldn’t know how much is spent on production

[@kishaphillips3129]

@angelajasmina I am getting more interested in starting a store and have been making stuff to put in the store but it is just me, at home retire Navy mom that sees, and make heat press shirts only because I was inspired by your story on how you started but for me I need a step by step to get my store opened and the proper name since I make a little of everything. My favorite things to see are baby and kids clothing with some home decor items

[@kristinipp2995]

You should make shirts for November Diabetes awareness month! Us Type 1 Diabetes moms would buy it right up!!!

[@vpm234]

I appreciate your transparency. Thank you so much.

[@nancybueno2958]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience on Etsy!!

[@brandypayne5775]

Thanks for sharing. I'm considering this option, and love your work ethic. I would love to see part 2, plus how you feel/like Etsy v. Shopify, etc. Would you offer a video on all of your machines, etc. + basic infrastructure you need daily? For instance, shipping options, label printer, boxes, bags, paper, workspace? Looks like you have a pretty large workspace. Impressive.

[@jendelosangeles9516]

I appreciate your videos. Very inspiring. I opened up and Etsy shop earlier this year. Thank you.

[@irisdiaz6604]

You give me hope, bless you and your family

[@lindarobinson3677]

Love to see part 2. When you say that is the $ amount you made, is that after all your expenses, exp shirts, thread, shipping.

[@AngelaJasmina]

This is gross...meaning just the total amount of sales!

[@alishabuck651]

You are very inspiring and I have wanted to have my own quilt shop for a long time. Scared of failing. Since I have started watching you I have thought about a home based shop! Just not sure how to start anything. Just wanted to say you are very inspiring!

[@tonyvee8181]

Alisha you haven’t fail yet you just haven’t try I just bought a circut Machine as an investment. I know nothing about crafting but I’m pretty good when it comes to art I’m starting my own business with God blessings I’m going to give it 110% for two years and what ever happens , happens but I try. So go for it GOOD LUCK 👍🏽

[@johnriggs7994]

How and where do you source your items you need for your etsy shop? Like good quality t-shirts, cotton dresses, shorts, etc.. for your shop? Thank you and I think your amazing! I would be thrilled with that kind of sales for my first year. Thanks for any help that your willing to give me.

[@susan1098]

I’m new to your channel. Thanks for sharing this information. I’m getting ready top open my Etsy shop. I sew cosmetic bags.

[@samadabdul1242]

how much of that was in fees and ads. Also how much did you put back into the business each month? Say for the month you made 15k what was fees like and how much for ads?

[@louisebastard2091]

I have just start on etsy selling svg files selling 1 a day I sold my 2 embroidery machines when i sold my alteration business husbands idea still not happy but I kept my plotter cutter thinking of selling t shirts on etsy love your video keep it up and stay safe

[@ptumpkintumpkin4189]

That's Amazing Jasmina! Thanks for sharing!

[@janetbauer5348]

Thanks for giving us advice and tips. I really want to start a shop, because I love doing embroidery and appliqué.

[@fathisaidomar]

5:14 🤣 I love the realness...jokes a side. I appreciate your videos Angela!

[@samanthamillard6988]

Awesome numbers! So is this number before or after all of the etsy fees? If it's before, I'm curious what the number looks like with those removed. I would love love love to see how you track your expenses for supplies and machines, etc. so you have it all at tax time. And if you do that, it would be good to hear how you did it when you first started in contrast with how you do it now. I know that eventually I will have a separate bank account and debit or credit card to handle all of the business expenses, but just starting out, I don't think that's as easy to figure out. Thanks for always being so transparent!

[@krystawinegeart9427]

For hand embroidery- what do I put on the inside of the sweater or blanket to help it look more neat / not be itchy to someone wearing it?

[@pj6579]

Thank you for such a honest, informative & interesting video! You must have worked day & night to grow your business, you deserve much success, well done young lady!! :)