studio vlog 29 - why I quit my 9 to 5, owning two shops, about me | q&a + packing potty mouth orders

[@ypubill]

I am the proud mother of this wonderful human being. Love her abilities, strength, love for all life and her never give up attitude. These are all the reason I think make her successful! Love you sweetheart!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much, Mami! Learned everything from my wonderful parents. I love you both.

[@wonderwonder30]

Ahh, how sweet! Her compassion, strength and her sense of humor (thought I’d add one to list 😉) definitely shines through in her videos!

[@ByAquarehla]

Tiene una hija muy talentosa & super humilde ; Dios los bendiga mucho & los llene de salud siempre... Btw ella conmigo practica su español & yo mi ingles!!! right Tana? xD

[@betzaidatatacajigas7874]

You have an amazing daughter and she inspires us all!!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

business vlogs are my absolute favorite!! it’s amazing seeing small businesses thrive ✨ - honeypot films

[@TanaMakes]

Same! Thank you so much for watching 💕

[@nickikeen9880]

This is exactly why I love u. You two are so real. And I ADORE special guest appearances from the doggos! X

[@TanaMakes]

Aww. Thank you so much 🥺💕

[@brittanybowmaster6503]

I have 2 college degrees and currently running an etsy shop as well. I can completely relate to everything you're saying. You make more money at a restaurant than you can with a college degree. No one wants to pay fair wages anymore. It's very frustrating paying for more education and it doesn't give you any leg up in the world. I just started my business 3 weeks ago and have already made 24 sales. I watched a couple of your videos in the beginning. Thank you so much for all your info. #supportsmallbusiness :)

[@TanaMakes]

It's the sad reality for a lot of people. It's also a combination of luck, good timing, and connections. Not matter how well-paying though I think I always would've wanted it to end this way since I am happier working for myself 😊. Huge congrats on starting your shop and getting that many sales already 👏. Proud and excited for you 🥰

[@brittanybowmaster6503]

@@TanaMakes thank you 🥰 im happy it turned out this way for me as well!!

[@latoyamills4777]

I feel like I always leave the same damn comment, but how are you so relaxing AND motivating at the same time?!?!

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha 🤣. Idk I guess that's just my vibe ✌. Thank you so much for all of your support 🥰

[@alexis_keith]

You’re a queen for multitasking, I could never pack orders and answer questions at the same time😂

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. I definitely prepped a lot so it would be as easy as possible. The first order I packed though were two keychains that I should have wrapped in the tissue paper.. I didn't notice until editing 😅

[@karinazamudio1291]

I love your videos! You are a huge motivation to get my own Etsy shop going and your designs are super cute!! I can't wait to get the keychains I ordered from your shop!

[@karemperez3497]

OMG This was perfect timing. I started on june my own small shop and was feeling a but sad and frustrated. Your answers gave me hope. Thanks...

[@tousledbyjess]

Omg I can relate to your office job! You can probably get the most done in a couple of hours but they make you work the full 8 just to keep the seat warm lol.

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. Yes, exactly!

[@carimadejas3657]

Love this!! And Nick's comment at the end had me cracking up!!

[@TanaMakes]

Lol. Thank you, Cari 🤗

[@JuliaShen0520]

Where did you buy the sign for recycle stamp?! It’s so cute! And also your logo stamp did you customize it?! Wow

[@DaritzaPolanco]

I’m so excited to get my order, thank you so much, dvp 🥰🥰

[@TanaMakes]

You're welcome! I appreciate you supporting my shop 🥰

[@SilentDancerProd]

Ireland is an amazing place. The people are super friendly and the food was super fresh and local.

[@TanaMakes]

That sounds amazing 😍

[@Jean-rx7dq]

I'm from the DMV area too! Maybe we had the same shit boss! LOL. I also quit my job & am starting Etsy full time, wish me luck lol I'm gonna need it

[@jeni_bean]

Thank you for this vlog. What kind of camera do you use for the overhead filming?

[@walkingthroughflowers]

Omd nick at the end 😂 I loved this video! Thank you for sharing your Etsy journey. It inspired me to work harder on my shop! Ps my favorite is the gingerbread 😏

[@TanaMakes]

Haha! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed and found it inspiring 🥰. And hehe, mine too 😉

[@Unukadesign]

You and me both right!? She’s such an inspo! I haven’t been active on my account or social media but ima work on that lmao cos I ain’t going to work for no one anymore! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰 we’ve got this!

[@walkingthroughflowers]

@@Unukadesign yaaas!!

[@itabulate3088]

Your videos are so soothing, relaxing, thank you for sharing your life with us and you story is so cool and inspiring and deffo come visit Ireland you wont regret it ♥️♥️

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Glad you're enjoying the videos 🥰. I definitely will when I can! 💜

[@CiroDesignStudio]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey!! Very helpful and inspirational 💕

[@betzaidatatacajigas7874]

Thank you always Tana..You give me so much inspiration..I am teying to launch my handmade jewelry and thinking about opening an Etsy shop for the new year and im kind of scared. But I will do some more research and pray for a successful launch. You are amazing and I am so happy for you and I always love your videos..

[@TanaMakes]

Aww 🥺🥺. Thank you so much, Betzaida. Means so much 💜

[@PolkaDotPearle]

Come to Europe - Ireland is beautiful, but I can really recommend the UK too (Yorkshire Dales, Lake District)

[@House.Hartliss]

OMG! I live in Burlington and I've never heard of this bakery of which you speak. I'll be sure to try it out.... Greetings from the "Great White North.". Your videos are so inspirational I'm getting ready to launch my small business... but I'm waiting til the new year, but I would love to send you a few things. Thanks for being so open and honest.

[@TanaMakes]

Omg that's so cool! I really love Burlington. Thank you so much for watching and support! What a great time to start a new business. I'm very excited for you! Don't feel obligated to send me anything 💜. If you'd like my PO Box though you can email me at [e-mail] 😊

[@ninaa1055]

I love watching your videos while putting my 5 month old to sleep! Btw, where did you get that green tape with gold? Those are my favorite colors😍

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 🥰 I got it off of amazon. I just looked up mint and gold washi tape 😊

[@iamflorentinana6803]

I can watch u 24/7 🥺🥰

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much 🥺💜

[@13juniper]

Hi from Portland :) I found your channel by accident a few days ago and stayed because your videos are relaxing to me lol... that and I am a big fan of swear words and shiny things, so basically you make the perfect combo haha. I've actually binge watched most of your videos already. I have a teeny tiny etsy shop that's not even worth mentioning and I've had it closed for a couple months now, but you've been a good inspiration so I've been doing a lot of research for new packaging and I looked at eco enclose yesterday just to get some more ideas and have numbers in my head to save for. I struggle at talking and doing anything else correctly so your multi tasking skills are impressive, even if you did misplace a bracelet lol.

[@TanaMakes]

Oh how I miss the PNW! I actually got engaged in Seattle at 4am and we took the train down to Portland later that morning to celebrate 🥰. Glad you enjoy the videos and love my stuff - swear plus shiny definitely the perfect combo haha. Makes me happy that I can be a source of inspiration for you! Don't give up. If something doesn't work, you just gotta keep trying new things and researching how to improve. I'm glad I kept trying 😊

[@TanaMakes]

I'm getting to that age where I forget what I was saying mid sentence too. It's a miracle I didn't mess more up hahaha. Glad I caught my mistake 😅

[@ninakristeaabad1814]

Hii, I'm from Ph and I'm so relaxed and inspired with your videos keep safe always and more sales to come 😊 Goodluck!!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoy them 💕

[@Unukadesign]

Wow.. It was all meant to be gurrll! If you’re boss didn’t blast you, you probably wouldn’t have made that decision to take that leap with your business huh lol everything is a sign. Well done for to you and your business gurl! It’s definitely led you in the right direction! ❤️❤️🥳🥳🥰🥰🤣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 keep that going! Love your work! You’re definitely a big inspo ❤️🥰🥰 Naaawww I want to check out your vlog from the start so I can see star 🥰🥰 k gurl! I hope you guys get to have a honeymoon soon! 🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@TanaMakes]

I know, isn't it funny how things in life happen to work out even if not the way you expected? Thank you so much for your support, watching, and commenting. 💜💜

[@anabell8636]

Me ha encantado tus videos y como explicas a detalle y la calma que trasmites durante el proceso de envio, pero a veces me pierdo por mi Inglés q aun le falta mejorar, no se como funciona en KZbin pero si fuera posible ponerle subtitulos en español sería perfecto. Igual gracias por tus videos.🙂

[@dcb5780]

The Etsy seller app allows you to be logged in to two shops, just go to account and then add account. Really handy. Hope that helps, love your videos and products!

[@TanaMakes]

Oh I have that on my phone but didn't realize you could use it on the computer too? That's awesome! Thank you 💕

[@Jessa91582]

I just started an Etsy shop myself, I was curious how the ads work and the cost.

[@berryluxco2984]

You should make Santa hats!! Or even a little red circles for Rudolph nose!

[@TanaMakes]

Ugh I've had so many ideas but so little time 🤣🤣💜

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

Love this!

[@user-rw9rg9qr6g]

Visit Vancouver, British Columbia! They have amazing plant based restaurants!!

[@TanaMakes]

Have been wanting to go there for a long time too 😩

[@Glory24]

Great journey🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for sharing your story 😀😀

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching 🥰💜

[@deasykartika2072]

Thank you sis

[@ganbaatard.chuluun1580]

Yes Tana Makes is studio vlog 26

[@alexis_keith]

Love the studio Vlog😊

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@kitcatkraftsnkpop34]

I do stamping jewelry too, where do you buy blanks?

[@TanaMakes]

That's awesome! I purchased from a bunch of Etsy shops until I found my favorite and ended up getting them custom made for me. I don't share the exact shop since it took so much testing and feel it helps sets me apart. I also wouldn't be able to stamp them without my machine 💜

[@kitcatkraftsnkpop34]

@@TanaMakes i understand thanks keep up good work

[@maaoriweaver]

Love these videos...consider new zealand in your travel 🌺

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! I hope to be able to go there too one day 😍

[@kristymabe8477]

It took me a year on Etsy to get my first sale :)

[@ganbaatard.chuluun1580]

Yes

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you for being here 💕

[@ganbaatard.chuluun1580]

@@TanaMakes ehhehe tank you sosos

[@EskeVG]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TanaMakes]

💜💜💜

[@emilyj8967]

I kind of want to know who that AWFUL boss was so I can LinkedIn-stalk them. What a DOUCHE. That's no way to treat an employee. EVER.

[@TanaMakes]

I know right 😠. That's why I just got up and left. Ain't got time for that crap.

[@emilyj8967]

@@TanaMakes that took a lot of guts! I am so glad you walked away (and told him why, too)!