Beware of Scammers! People are pretending to be me in the comments and asking people to message them on WhatsApp. I will never ask you to message me privately and my course/coaching will only ever be for sale on my website Cassiyjohnson.com . Stay safe and thanks for watching
I was a teacher as well. Unfortunately, I lost my job at the end of the school year. I’m finally in a place where I can start thinking a bit more creatively and producing things. Losing my job was painful in so many ways, but by the grace of God, I’m getting better. I’m preparing for a pop up holiday shop now! I hope from there I can get something going on Etsy.
As a stay at home mama who's been at this for 10 months, labored over 600 listings, but still feel slow with 160 sales, it was so inspirational to listen to Shawna and feel her energy. Was very convicted realizing I also avoid doing proper market research and appreciated the (kind) slap in the face to prioritize this! Thank you both!
Yesss you are off to a good start, I know it can feel slow but I am glad that this video is going to kick start your more researched approach and I think this will make all the difference
3:29 You can't wait till you know how to do it all correct. Did i ever need to hear that! I've missed so many opportunities in life because I thought I had to start out perfect.
This is so encouraging going into Q4 as a new shop with 20 sales in 5 months. I am definitely weak on market research skills and have been procrastinating on learning how to do it correctly. Thanks for encouraging me to dive in a learn it now!
You got this Tasha! The market research really made ALL the difference for me! It seems like so much at first but just start listening to videos about it and it will get easier and easier! I am wishing you so much success!
This is such an inspiration. I just really started listing items on my etsy site a month ago and just in 10 days I've had 46 sales! Thank you for all your helpful videos.
I’m working daily on my shop. I really need it to work out. I’m currently a teacher and our pay is just not enough. Especially as a single mom. I just want my independence from relying on my ex husband to get me by each month. This video helped me see I just gotta keep going!!!
Omg her tears of joy, I can feel her. I would be crying my eyes out with that success. To think I can fix my falling apart house (literally, roof, plumbing and all!) Then have the free time to volunteer in the mental health arena and also foster cats in need, and travel 😭😭 I can’t stop 🙏
Great video! So motivational and inspiring to not give up but keep pressing forward. I had only eight listings and got my first sale, which was a five star review. I was so excited and from listening to you and Shawna and Heather has really encouraged me to keep going. Whether my sales are fast or slow, having my own Etsy business is a blessing!😊❤😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
I’ve been open a little more than 5 months, with 208 listings, and I’ve made 52 sales, which I’m so thankful for. It’s so encouraging hearing from others that started slow. I don’t feel quite as prepared for Q4 as I should, but I’m excited to see what happens in my shop!
Wow Shawna’s story is so inspiring! I teared up listening to her because I can relate! Thank you Cassiy and Shawna for making these videos! I feel like I can do this! You guys are proof that it is possible! ❤
I love you girls SO much!! I’m tearing up listening to Shawna.. I can so relate. I’m in this for the long haul.. only a month and a half in- 2 sales.. you’re both a blessing. Thank you for all you share!! ❤❤ I will never give up.
I had to pop in here for a quick sec to thank both you and Shawna! I've been binge watching every one of both of your videos since I started my shop in April, and keep up to date with every new upload. Thanks to your advice and tips, I just had my first PROFITABLE month. Until mow, I've been in the negatives, around -$30-$50 a month. This month, I'm +$250 USD in profit, and over 2k CAD in revenue. I had a lady find one of my listings and ask me to customize it for a work party. She ended up buying 55!!!! And now she has asked me to create a new custom design for another corporate event they're having in November. I'm over the moon!!! And i really credit this to both ymof your amazing ladies!!
Also sidenote, i decided to gove her 5 complementary shirts so she ended up with 60, because 60 shirts gets the bulk discount with Monster Digital. It ended up saving me $30 by giving her free extra shirts, so it benefitted us both -- she got some "just in case" extras and I got an extra $30 and possibly a better review than I would have gotten otherwise, PLUS a returning customer 😊 win win win win win!! Thank you!!
You two are my fav! Thanks for your vulnerability, Shawna, and a great interview, Cassiy. I'm a teacher-27 years. I opened my shop one month ago, 171 listings, and have made 31 sales, some to teacher friends, but more than half legit teachers all over country with sweet Back to School messages as they get ready for Sept 5th!!! I did start ads last week bc of your UA-cams to see stats, and stuff started happening.
You both have been so inspiring!! Joining Cassiy's mentorship and meeting you both was the single biggest push I needed to grow my POD income and to keep me motivated.. Shawna is right, the first year or so with POD is SO HARD. It was so easy to give up. But I'm so glad I didn't! It has been 2 years of slowly growing my shop working on it very part time, and I recently was able to take my kids overseas to meet family they had never seen because of all the extra income I made. And the best part was taking 2 weeks off and only spending 30 minutes a day processing orders, and the money still kept coming in without me putting in more work. I would not have been able to do this with my previous business that involved shipping out orders myself. /Mel
This is such a motivating and wonderful comment Mel ❤️ I am so glad you got to go on some wonderful trips and that POD was able to work so well for you! Wishing you the best xo
I needed this! I have been in since April 2023 and it's so easy to get depressed. I am determined to do this and your encouragement helps to keep pushing me! Thank you to you both!
Great interview! I love this. I love it when Shawna says you can't just stop because you don't know what you are doing. You have to keep going. My feeling exactly. Now I know I am no the right path. Watched til the very end and yes Shawna is helpful. I have watched her regularly also. Thank you!
I started my Etsy shop 2.5 weeks ago and have made 50 sales since. I’m so grateful for a healthy start. I watched so many videos by these lovely Etsy-preneur’s, and applied so much of their advice to my strategy. I hope to continue growing my store and sales to the level of my reference shops. I can totally relate to Shawna watching the sales count of bigger shops over time, and calculating how much they’ve made. 😂 It’s definitely motivating!
Wow!!!! That really is just such an amazing start! One of the best starts I have heard anyone share! Definitely keep us posted! Can't wait to hear more!
@@CassiyJohnson Update : Just hit 100 total sales today! (Shop is now 4.5 weeks old) My highest selling listing is organically ranking at #4 on a general 2 word search term with 1.3 million results (verified in incognito mode) All the effort, time and learning feels like it’s paying off. 😭 Thank you two, for teaching and helping others. Will update in Q4.
I love you guys! This was so encouraging to watch. I'm two years in and just starting to make daily sales. Wasn't putting 100% in for last 6 months and feeling very uninspired, but you guys have been so encouraging every day in getting me feeling positive and pushing through. I want success like you both! ❤
Shawna is so precious! I have learned so much from both of you; thank you for sharing your knowledge here on UA-cam. Would love to dive into more engagement as my little shop grows. Keep up the great work!
@@shawnalynn2083 Shawna, your enthusiasm is contagious! I was getting a bit discouraged until I saw this video. It made me realize how important it is to dot all the I's and cross all the T's. Leave NOTHING out, especially the marketing and research (thank you Cassiy). No need to apologize for getting emotional. It's precious! Bless you girl!!!
Ty for this encouragement. I watch all of both of ur videos. I feel like ur already my personal mentors/friends🎉. I work a full time job, I have around 350 listings, I am now working better on the research but when I think about working to 1000 listings, I am overwhelmed! I don’t want to give up, I want to realize the work day freedom u both have achieved!! 💕
You will get there just one listing at a time! Don't thing 1000... just think about the number you are trying to hit for the week! I am wishing you so much success in this and in everything!
Ah!!!! I could not love this more! I follow you both every day! You motivate and inspire me (also Alex Hormozi, thanks to you Cassiy!). Thank you for EVERYTHING! 💗❤💗
Great video, I love your catch up with Shawna, it’s clear you have made a new friend. That’s a lovely pay off of what you have done, sharing so much with so many. I love watching both of you. You both of you have different benefits and ways of sharing which help us to keep going and growing. I am ready to do your course that Shawna, did if it is still open. Cheers
Cassiy spreads a warm light in every direction around her and is collecting friends all over the place as a result! I am lucky to be near that light! I am so glad you enjoyed the interview and I am wishing you so much success!
Thank you for doing this follow up interview with Shawna. Cassiy - I have watched your channel since about a month after you started it...I first saw your interview with the Life Hacker Couple...and Shawna, I was one of the people waiting for your first video to drop. I can relate to sooooo many of the things you both say about your journies. I've had some bumps...big ones...but I'm hanging in there. I laughed so hard when Shawna was talking about being one of those people who has the big shops up on the screen and refreshes and is in awe of how many sales are happening, so quickly. THAT'S ME!!! I hope some day someone is refreshing my successful shop. Thanks for all of the videos ladies...they REALLY help :)
Ooops I forgot to ask my question. Either of you can answer...or both. How do you keep your listings organized on Printify? I wish there was a way to put them in "files." Maybe I'm missing something.
I really appreciate this video. I subscribed a couple months ago and like Shawna, I have been thinking I need to know how to do everything before I get started. Bottom line is that I'm scared and you both are right, just start it and keep learning along the way. I'm gonna do this. Your videos are very educational Cassiy. Thank you.
YES! You just go get that first step taken and learn as you go! I second that thought! Progress over perfection! Get in there and just get your hands dirty! I am wishing you so much success!
Two of my faves in one! I LOVE Shawna & am 11:57 truly so happy for her success! Her channel and yours have been instrumental in my learning process. ❤❤
Stacie! I am so glad you enjoyed the interview! I am wishing you so so so much success! I know you have been watching, learning, and implementing! I am proud of you!
I love the "Get it sloppy, get it dirty" phrase. A great way to put it... even marketing companies have to put a product in front of consumers to see what they do and don't like. I steered my shop in a completely different direction from what I planned once I saw what was selling.
This is so inspiring, and I can relate to Shawna's experience, and I am working towards my freedom every day! I am 9 months in and still not turning a profit, but I hope Q4 will be big and that I make back what I put into Etsy ads and more! As always you guys are one of my favorite to watch and learn from!
Thanks so much for this encouraging video! I really needed it! I’m battling self doubt but determined to keep going! My shop is 4 months old and I only have 6 sales. I soooo wish I could afford your course!
You have got this Diane! Just keep watching ALL the videos and learning every day! Kick that self doubt to the curb and just lean hard into the pride you should feel in yourself for being brave enough to TRY! That is all we can ever ask from ourselves!
This was SO inspiring for me 🙏 I, too, am a teacher...have been for 18 years now. I dream of and pray for that "freedom" Shawna spoke of. l HAVE to get started NOW! Thank you SO much for sharing your story and being authentic. God Bless
I'm a veteran teacher who quit last year because of disrespect from parents, students and administration amongst many other reasons. I do not have another job lined up. I am scared but so hopeful. This gives me encouragement. Thanks Cassiy! You have helped me so much already!!!
This interview resonated with me such a deep level, that anytime I have doubts I’ll come back and watch it again and again. Thank you ladies! I’m just starting and I look forward to the learning curves ahead and revisit this episode again.
Oh my goodness you two are inspiring. Tired teacher here, and overwhelmed on how to even start. I also feel like I must know everything first. I guess I'll keep watching the inspiring content.
Just wanted to say that I really appreciate these success story videos (and all your videos! lol). I just posted my first item today and have designs complete for 15 more, and while I'm putting in my best effort to create the best designs I can, I also am not discouraged because you have shared so many versatile and real examples of what it actually takes, and the time needed to put in to reach success. I appreciate you and your content! Thank you!
I am new to the game, 20 year female construction worker, its time to make a change before im unable to use my body when I retire. I am working on some major life changes and goals and I have to say, watching both of your videos constantly, along with several others, I have learned such a tremendous amount of amazing information and I appreciate it all greatly so I really want to Thank both of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you both!
Hi, I was inspired by you and open my store 3 months ago, I have my first sale after the first month and every week I had at least one sale until this month, I haven't see any. Hope to start making sales again this Q4 and to be part of your training course after Q4. Thanks ❤
I love this! Thank you very much for the inspection. I am very happy for you Shawna and hope I can be up there with you ladies one day. But right now I am still in the struggle. Do you ladies typically list one product type per listing? Or do you do those huge, time consuming listings with 5-6 product types per listing (ie t shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, youth shirt)?
the course payment price isn't in alignment with wanting to help someone who doesnt have a thriving shop yet. the 4th payment is just to be able to finance it or it would only be 3 payments, When you first started could you pay 225 per month for a course or would you have wanted to pay a 4 th payment of over 200 dollars above the actual price of the course in 3 payments.
Hey Cassiy and Shawna the 500 listings for Christmas are they truly Christmas focused like Christmas sweaters or are you including items that can be gifted like a mom or teacher mug that doesn’t reference Christmas? Thank You! love you both x
I needed to hear this message from Shawna today. I've been so frustrated - I'm getting views, people are liking the designs but few sales. I'm going to keep plugging along. Hopefully, the dam will break soon.
Hi Cassiy, your videos have helped me so much! You are inspirational. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I do realize now though that I was a bit ambitious starting off with a group listing. I spent weeks researching and designing for a group family of 5 t-shirts with each one meant for mom, dad, brother, sister, etc and now I have no idea how to do the variations on Etsy. PLEASE help 8). I've watched many many of your videos including the Matching Family shirts FULL TUTORIAL one but have not come across how to do the variations for the different designs. Thank you for all you do.
I couldn't find a comment, sorry if its a repeat. Shawna mentioned a goal of 200 listings, is that per day, week, month? 🙏 thank you for everything you do for the community!
Hi Cassiy First and foremost, thank you for doing all these informative videos. I have a question: I have a bunch of t shirts listed on Etsy in the “ hideous “ mock-ups in Printify - I just bought some nice mock-ups - can I just edit my “ hideous “ listings in Etsy and replace them with my pretty mock-ups? All right within Etsy?
Yes you can update the mock-ups on your listings whenever you want ❤️ but don’t feel like you have to go back and do all of them either. Sometimes I only make changes going forward with new listings because it would take so long to edit the old listings and some aren’t selling at all anyways!
Totally agree with not letting analysis paralysis prevent you from just getting your listings up. However I wouldn't advocate aiming for hundreds of listings. My sense is that Etsy is moving away from this approach and wanting to get back to its handmade origins. Lately, lots of POD sellers have had hundreds of their listings deactivated and the bot seems to have targeted those stores with high numbers of low-quality listings. I'm not sure the 'spray and pray' approach works any more. Besides, why put that kind of pressure on yourself! If I get a couple of listings up a week that I've spent a lot of time and effort on, I'm happy.
Hey Cassiy! For each supplier on printify they include what the print area size should be but each supplier has a different set of dimensions for one particular shirt. If I for example choose a gilded 1800 crewneck with the print area size being 3600 x 4200 and I create a custom canva design with those dimensions what would happen if that suppliers shirt goes out of stock? From another supplier that same crewneck would need a print area size of 4500 x 5100. so for my Canva designs would I need to redownlaod the canva file and edit the original listing as the other suppliers print area dimensions? Sorry for all the questions!
Great interview! I created an Etsy shop several months ago but never listed anything. Do you suggest I still use this one or start over and list immediately with new shop? Not sure if having a shop that has sat there for a few months messes with the Etsy boosting chances etc
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this! That is a great niche! You could always start there and add to your target customer later if you want!
Hi @Cassiy, could you roughly estimate how long would it take to go through all your Road POD course at a reasonable pace of a VERY motivated and foucd personwhonreally wants to make it on Etsy?? Thanks for your answer! Habe a great day!
I’d say that no matter how quickly you go through my course, building your business will still take time. You could probably get through my course and a lot of the homework steps in it, in about a week. But then implementing everything will likely take a few months to start earning a consistent income from it, just to give a realistic timeframe!
Beware of Scammers! People are pretending to be me in the comments and asking people to message them on WhatsApp. I will never ask you to message me privately and my course/coaching will only ever be for sale on my website Cassiyjohnson.com . Stay safe and thanks for watching
Hi, your videos are great. Can you share your Etsy store link! I am exited to visit the shop
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I’m an extremely tired teacher of 19 years and tears flooded my eyes when I watched this. Thank you 😊
Adriana! I am tearing up reading this! I am wishing for you so much success! If I can do it you can too!
I am in the EXACT same position. When she said she was a former teacher, I nearly cried. I need this.
I'm a tired teacher too. I'm just finding and watching this today. I think I'm going to try this soon as well.
I was a teacher as well. Unfortunately, I lost my job at the end of the school year. I’m finally in a place where I can start thinking a bit more creatively and producing things. Losing my job was painful in so many ways, but by the grace of God, I’m getting better.
I’m preparing for a pop up holiday shop now! I hope from there I can get something going on Etsy.
@@bronxkies I am wishing you so much success!
Shawna’s slower start is so motivational!
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I am so glad you are finding motivation! I was on that struggle bus for quite a while before things got better! You got this!
As a stay at home mama who's been at this for 10 months, labored over 600 listings, but still feel slow with 160 sales, it was so inspirational to listen to Shawna and feel her energy. Was very convicted realizing I also avoid doing proper market research and appreciated the (kind) slap in the face to prioritize this! Thank you both!
Marinah! Love this comment! I am so glad you are motivated to kick it up a notch with the market research! I am wishing you soooooo much success!
Yesss you are off to a good start, I know it can feel slow but I am glad that this video is going to kick start your more researched approach and I think this will make all the difference
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How are sales now?
Her genuineness is palpable and really powerful. Congratulations on your awesome success! 🎉🥂
3:29 You can't wait till you know how to do it all correct. Did i ever need to hear that! I've missed so many opportunities in life because I thought I had to start out perfect.
YAAASSS! Just get in there and get your hands dirty! Figure it out as you go!
This is so encouraging going into Q4 as a new shop with 20 sales in 5 months. I am definitely weak on market research skills and have been procrastinating on learning how to do it correctly. Thanks for encouraging me to dive in a learn it now!
You got this Tasha! The market research really made ALL the difference for me! It seems like so much at first but just start listening to videos about it and it will get easier and easier! I am wishing you so much success!
This is such an inspiration. I just really started listing items on my etsy site a month ago and just in 10 days I've had 46 sales! Thank you for all your helpful videos.
I got my second organic sale yesterday all thanks to both of you! Thank you guys ❤.
Congrats!!
Congrats! How long have you been at it? I just opened my shop this month😊
@@perpetuallypaula I’m not consistent at all. Trying to be for Q4.
That is awesome! I am sending you the biggest happiest congrats!
I’m working daily on my shop. I really need it to work out. I’m currently a teacher and our pay is just not enough. Especially as a single mom. I just want my independence from relying on my ex husband to get me by each month. This video helped me see I just gotta keep going!!!
I am wishing you so much success! If I can do it you can do it to! Teachers are a creative bunch so I know you have got this!
Omg her tears of joy, I can feel her. I would be crying my eyes out with that success. To think I can fix my falling apart house (literally, roof, plumbing and all!) Then have the free time to volunteer in the mental health arena and also foster cats in need, and travel 😭😭 I can’t stop 🙏
You keep at it! These are all such beautiful things you want to do! I am wishing so much success for you!
Great video! So motivational and inspiring to not give up but keep pressing forward. I had only eight listings and got my first sale, which was a five star review. I was so excited and from listening to you and Shawna and Heather has really encouraged me to keep going. Whether my sales are fast or slow, having my own Etsy business is a blessing!😊❤😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
Carol! Only 8 listings and got your first sale? That has got to be some kind of record! That is amazing!
I’ve been open a little more than 5 months, with 208 listings, and I’ve made 52 sales, which I’m so thankful for. It’s so encouraging hearing from others that started slow. I don’t feel quite as prepared for Q4 as I should, but I’m excited to see what happens in my shop!
I am wishing you so much success Jessica!
Wow Shawna’s story is so inspiring! I teared up listening to her because I can relate! Thank you Cassiy and Shawna for making these videos! I feel like I can do this! You guys are proof that it is possible! ❤
I am so glad you found inspiration from my story! I am wishing you heaps and heaps of success!
I love you girls SO much!! I’m tearing up listening to Shawna.. I can so relate. I’m in this for the long haul.. only a month and a half in- 2 sales.. you’re both a blessing. Thank you for all you share!! ❤❤ I will never give up.
Great start to my day, so much positivity! Love you guys!
Yay so glad you enjoyed it
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Very inspiring. I'm gonna get back to work on my etsy shop and be one of the next HUGE success stories. Mark my word! You heard it here first!!! 😊
I had to pop in here for a quick sec to thank both you and Shawna! I've been binge watching every one of both of your videos since I started my shop in April, and keep up to date with every new upload.
Thanks to your advice and tips, I just had my first PROFITABLE month. Until mow, I've been in the negatives, around -$30-$50 a month. This month, I'm +$250 USD in profit, and over 2k CAD in revenue. I had a lady find one of my listings and ask me to customize it for a work party. She ended up buying 55!!!! And now she has asked me to create a new custom design for another corporate event they're having in November. I'm over the moon!!!
And i really credit this to both ymof your amazing ladies!!
Also sidenote, i decided to gove her 5 complementary shirts so she ended up with 60, because 60 shirts gets the bulk discount with Monster Digital. It ended up saving me $30 by giving her free extra shirts, so it benefitted us both -- she got some "just in case" extras and I got an extra $30 and possibly a better review than I would have gotten otherwise, PLUS a returning customer 😊 win win win win win!! Thank you!!
You two are my fav! Thanks for your vulnerability, Shawna, and a great interview, Cassiy. I'm a teacher-27 years. I opened my shop one month ago, 171 listings, and have made 31 sales, some to teacher friends, but more than half legit teachers all over country with sweet Back to School messages as they get ready for Sept 5th!!! I did start ads last week bc of your UA-cams to see stats, and stuff started happening.
Sandra! Thank you bunches for the kind words! You are off to such an awesome start! The teacher niche is going to be great to you!
I'm a teacher too, and ready for something new. Your information is motivating. I must start soon.
You both have been so inspiring!! Joining Cassiy's mentorship and meeting you both was the single biggest push I needed to grow my POD income and to keep me motivated..
Shawna is right, the first year or so with POD is SO HARD. It was so easy to give up. But I'm so glad I didn't! It has been 2 years of slowly growing my shop working on it very part time, and I recently was able to take my kids overseas to meet family they had never seen because of all the extra income I made. And the best part was taking 2 weeks off and only spending 30 minutes a day processing orders, and the money still kept coming in without me putting in more work. I would not have been able to do this with my previous business that involved shipping out orders myself. /Mel
This is such a motivating and wonderful comment Mel ❤️ I am so glad you got to go on some wonderful trips and that POD was able to work so well for you! Wishing you the best xo
I needed this! I have been in since April 2023 and it's so easy to get depressed. I am determined to do this and your encouragement helps to keep pushing me! Thank you to you both!
You got this Pamela! Keep working on your Q4 listings! It will all be worth the effort!
I agree, I've been doing this since October 2020 and struggling to continue. Still haven't cracked it.
Great interview! I love this. I love it when Shawna says you can't just stop because you don't know what you are doing. You have to keep going. My feeling exactly. Now I know I am no the right path. Watched til the very end and yes Shawna is helpful. I have watched her regularly also. Thank you!
I started my Etsy shop 2.5 weeks ago and have made 50 sales since. I’m so grateful for a healthy start. I watched so many videos by these lovely Etsy-preneur’s, and applied so much of their advice to my strategy.
I hope to continue growing my store and sales to the level of my reference shops. I can totally relate to Shawna watching the sales count of bigger shops over time, and calculating how much they’ve made. 😂 It’s definitely motivating!
Wow what a great start, you are going to do awesome things!! Congrats and I am so glad that our video shave been helpful for you so far
Wow!!!! That really is just such an amazing start! One of the best starts I have heard anyone share! Definitely keep us posted! Can't wait to hear more!
@@CassiyJohnson Update : Just hit 100 total sales today! (Shop is now 4.5 weeks old) My highest selling listing is organically ranking at #4 on a general 2 word search term with 1.3 million results (verified in incognito mode)
All the effort, time and learning feels like it’s paying off. 😭 Thank you two, for teaching and helping others. Will update in Q4.
Love this update!! Yes please keep us updated
@@mak2488do you mind if I email you for help?
I love you guys! This was so encouraging to watch. I'm two years in and just starting to make daily sales. Wasn't putting 100% in for last 6 months and feeling very uninspired, but you guys have been so encouraging every day in getting me feeling positive and pushing through. I want success like you both! ❤
You are getting daily sales?!?! That is HUGE! Keep at it! You got this!
Shawna is so precious! I have learned so much from both of you; thank you for sharing your knowledge here on UA-cam. Would love to dive into more engagement as my little shop grows. Keep up the great work!
I am so glad you found value in this interview! And thanks bunches for the kind words!
Aww can’t wait. This is where I discovered Shawna!! ❤
You a bright light in my comments and in Cassiys! I am so glad you enjoyed this!
Gonna cry with y'all. Been working so hard on my shop. I never comment on UA-cam but You both are amazing. I'll never give up!
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Love your energy! You got this! I am proud of you and I am so glad you took a second to comment Tina! I am rooting for you!
I appreciate you both so much! Thank you💜
There is so much value in this video. Thank you so much for what you do! Huge fan of both of you, I'm very inspired to take action!
I am so glad you enjoyed this Harley! We definitely encourage you to take action! Wishing you so much success!
Wow! One of the best, most encouraging videos EVER!!! Thanks so much Cassiy!!!
I loved this conversation with Shawna so I am so glad you enjoyed it
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
@@shawnalynn2083 Shawna, your enthusiasm is contagious! I was getting a bit discouraged until I saw this video. It made me realize how important it is to dot all the I's and cross all the T's. Leave NOTHING out, especially the marketing and research (thank you Cassiy). No need to apologize for getting emotional. It's precious! Bless you girl!!!
This video was awesome! So much value! Thank you ladies!
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
This was so wonderful to watch and learn from. Both you and Shawna are amazing and the energy is so good and encouraging. Thank you so much.
So glad you enjoyed the video
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Thank you Cassie and Shawna - I've learned so much from both of you!
So glad you enjoyed this interview!!
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Ty for this encouragement. I watch all of both of ur videos. I feel like ur already my personal mentors/friends🎉. I work a full time job, I have around 350 listings, I am now working better on the research but when I think about working to 1000 listings, I am overwhelmed! I don’t want to give up, I want to realize the work day freedom u both have achieved!! 💕
You will get there just one listing at a time! Don't thing 1000... just think about the number you are trying to hit for the week! I am wishing you so much success in this and in everything!
Ah!!!! I could not love this more! I follow you both every day! You motivate and inspire me (also Alex Hormozi, thanks to you Cassiy!). Thank you for EVERYTHING! 💗❤💗
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Thank you ladies. I am going to start an Esty shop this week 9:20:23.
Because retirement is not enough income.
You guys are so precious! Thank you for helping the rest of us! So blessed I found you to inspire!
So glad you are on this journey and that you enjoyed this video
We are wising you so many cha-chings! Thank you bunches for your kind words!
i get so motivated with Shawna's energy. Cassy is awesome too! i need to get in Cassy's mentorship when i can afford it.
Simply Shawna super inspirational..thank you Cassiy for always bringing fire content!!
What an amazing video! I needed this. Thanks so much 🙏
Great video, I love your catch up with Shawna, it’s clear you have made a new friend. That’s a lovely pay off of what you have done, sharing so much with so many. I love watching both of you. You both of you have different benefits and ways of sharing which help us to keep going and growing. I am ready to do your course that Shawna, did if it is still open. Cheers
Cassiy spreads a warm light in every direction around her and is collecting friends all over the place as a result! I am lucky to be near that light! I am so glad you enjoyed the interview and I am wishing you so much success!
Thank you for doing this follow up interview with Shawna. Cassiy - I have watched your channel since about a month after you started it...I first saw your interview with the Life Hacker Couple...and Shawna, I was one of the people waiting for your first video to drop. I can relate to sooooo many of the things you both say about your journies. I've had some bumps...big ones...but I'm hanging in there. I laughed so hard when Shawna was talking about being one of those people who has the big shops up on the screen and refreshes and is in awe of how many sales are happening, so quickly. THAT'S ME!!! I hope some day someone is refreshing my successful shop. Thanks for all of the videos ladies...they REALLY help :)
Ooops I forgot to ask my question. Either of you can answer...or both. How do you keep your listings organized on Printify? I wish there was a way to put them in "files." Maybe I'm missing something.
I really appreciate this video. I subscribed a couple months ago and like Shawna, I have been thinking I need to know how to do everything before I get started. Bottom line is that I'm scared and you both are right, just start it and keep learning along the way. I'm gonna do this. Your videos are very educational Cassiy. Thank you.
YES! You just go get that first step taken and learn as you go! I second that thought! Progress over perfection! Get in there and just get your hands dirty! I am wishing you so much success!
Two of my faves in one! I LOVE Shawna & am 11:57 truly so happy for her success! Her channel and yours have been instrumental in my learning process. ❤❤
Stacie! I am so glad you enjoyed the interview! I am wishing you so so so much success! I know you have been watching, learning, and implementing! I am proud of you!
@@shawnalynn2083 You’re the best, Shawna! Thank you!❤️
GREAT video with great info for creating my shop but also inspiring and motivational. Love the energy!!!
I love the "Get it sloppy, get it dirty" phrase. A great way to put it... even marketing companies have to put a product in front of consumers to see what they do and don't like. I steered my shop in a completely different direction from what I planned once I saw what was selling.
So inspirational 😮 thank you! I thought I was trying my hardest but I’m going to try pumping out more!
You got this Josie! I love your energy!
I love this! Thanks to both of you for all of your tips and advice! You're both so inspirational!
Kathleen! Thanks heaps for your kind words!
@@shawnalynn2083 you’re very welcome!
Needed this! Love and light to both of you and thank you so much for the weekly encouragement. I need it and it helps more than you know!
What sweet words! I am so glad this helped you to feel encouraged! I am sending positive vibes and cha-ching wishes!
I needed this motivation this morning! Thank you ladies ❤
So glad you enjoyed it!!
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Thank you, Cassiy, for explaining the terms.
This is so inspiring, and I can relate to Shawna's experience, and I am working towards my freedom every day! I am 9 months in and still not turning a profit, but I hope Q4 will be big and that I make back what I put into Etsy ads and more! As always you guys are one of my favorite to watch and learn from!
Laura! I am wishing you so much success! I am hoping so many Q4 cha-chings for you!
Love seeing an updated interview from Shawna since it is such an encouraging video that doing the right work every day you can get there :)
I could listen to you both all day. Thank you so much xxx Inspirational ⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️✨
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Thanks so much for this encouraging video! I really needed it! I’m battling self doubt but determined to keep going! My shop is 4 months old and I only have 6 sales. I soooo wish I could afford your course!
You have got this Diane! Just keep watching ALL the videos and learning every day! Kick that self doubt to the curb and just lean hard into the pride you should feel in yourself for being brave enough to TRY! That is all we can ever ask from ourselves!
you both are great role models and inspirations . this will be my 1st q4 so I have learned and continue to learn with you both on momentum.
Whoo for Q4 Anne Marie! Thank you bunches for the kind words and I am wishing for you so much success this Q4!
This is so inspirational. Thank you both for taking the time to share all this.
Thank you for this video! I just started my Etsy Shop this October, and I needed to hear this.
This was SO inspiring for me 🙏 I, too, am a teacher...have been for 18 years now. I dream of and pray for that "freedom" Shawna spoke of. l HAVE to get started NOW!
Thank you SO much for sharing your story and being authentic.
God Bless
Great job ladies! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment, hope you got some inspiration from it today
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
I felt the emotions from Shawna. I'm also fulltime on Etsy and can relate
Yessss she almost got me going! Just so powerful
I am glad you enjoyed the interview! And YES! you should totally do the interview with Cassiy! I would LOVE to hear your story!
Thank you both for all the information you give out, so inspiring ❤
I'm a veteran teacher who quit last year because of disrespect from parents, students and administration amongst many other reasons. I do not have another job lined up. I am scared but so hopeful. This gives me encouragement. Thanks Cassiy! You have helped me so much already!!!
This interview resonated with me such a deep level, that anytime I have doubts I’ll come back and watch it again and again. Thank you ladies! I’m just starting and I look forward to the learning curves ahead and revisit this episode again.
Cassiy, you are my go-to for inspiration. Thank you!
Really appreciate that ❤️ you’ve got this!
Awesome content as always. Creating the art is the fastest for me, I bog down after that.
That is my favorite part too!
Two of my favs 2gether! Working on 4 Etsy shops! Hope to be where these 2 are in the next year or two!
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this! I am wishing you so much success!
Thank you for this! I started last year, then stopped. Going to give it another shot!
So glad this video gave you a little boost of inspiration!!
I am wishing you so much success Carol!
This interview literally has me crying lol. It is so truly inspiring.
Oh my goodness you two are inspiring. Tired teacher here, and overwhelmed on how to even start. I also feel like I must know everything first. I guess I'll keep watching the inspiring content.
Shawna is so genuine and so sweet! What a nice and inspiring conversation ❤
Just wanted to say that I really appreciate these success story videos (and all your videos! lol). I just posted my first item today and have designs complete for 15 more, and while I'm putting in my best effort to create the best designs I can, I also am not discouraged because you have shared so many versatile and real examples of what it actually takes, and the time needed to put in to reach success. I appreciate you and your content! Thank you!
Such a great conversation. Thank you for sharing and inspiring ❤
Thanks for watching
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Very inspiring! Mentorship program sounds amazing!
Cassiy omg I need help with my shop this is so inspiring ❤ thank you so much for all your videos love every video you post.
I am new to the game, 20 year female construction worker, its time to make a change before im unable to use my body when I retire. I am working on some major life changes and goals and I have to say, watching both of your videos constantly, along with several others, I have learned such a tremendous amount of amazing information and I appreciate it all greatly so I really want to Thank both of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you both!
So inspirational! Thank you ladies!!!
Hi, I was inspired by you and open my store 3 months ago, I have my first sale after the first month and every week I had at least one sale until this month, I haven't see any. Hope to start making sales again this Q4 and to be part of your training course after Q4. Thanks ❤
Her energy is really infectious. I know teachers don’t make much money.
Lol! "the Sunday night scaries" - Love it!
LOL! Those terrible Sunday Night Scaries!
Love it!!! I needed to watch this video
So glad you loved the video, appreciate you watching and commenting!
I love this! Thank you very much for the inspection. I am very happy for you Shawna and hope I can be up there with you ladies one day. But right now I am still in the struggle. Do you ladies typically list one product type per listing? Or do you do those huge, time consuming listings with 5-6 product types per listing (ie t shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, youth shirt)?
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this! And I usually just do one product per listing. Hope this helps!
@@shawnalynn2083 Thank you so much Shawna! You are an inspiration. 💖
Awesome ! Can’t wait to start your course. Hopefully I’ll have the money to start in September!
I'd love to have you whenever you are ready
What is the course?
@@CassiyJohnson I would love to do the course.
I love watching these videos with Shawna bc that's my name as well and I feel like your motivating and speaking to me to keep pushing on 😂😊
Love that Shawna! You got this girl and I am definitely rooting for you!
the course payment price isn't in alignment with wanting to help someone who doesnt have a thriving shop yet. the 4th payment is just to be able to finance it or it would only be 3 payments, When you first started could you pay 225 per month for a course or would you have wanted to pay a 4 th payment of over 200 dollars above the actual price of the course in 3 payments.
Hey Cassiy and Shawna the 500 listings for Christmas are they truly Christmas focused like Christmas sweaters or are you including items that can be gifted like a mom or teacher mug that doesn’t reference Christmas? Thank You! love you both x
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this! And my 500 listings were holiday focused! Hope this helps!
I needed to hear this message from Shawna today. I've been so frustrated - I'm getting views, people are liking the designs but few sales. I'm going to keep plugging along. Hopefully, the dam will break soon.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this analogy of the dam breaking soon! Let the flood start! Whoo hoo!
Hi Cassiy, your videos have helped me so much! You are inspirational. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I do realize now though that I was a bit ambitious starting off with a group listing. I spent weeks researching and designing for a group family of 5 t-shirts with each one meant for mom, dad, brother, sister, etc and now I have no idea how to do the variations on Etsy. PLEASE help 8). I've watched many many of your videos including the Matching Family shirts FULL TUTORIAL one but have not come across how to do the variations for the different designs. Thank you for all you do.
This is a great video so encouraging
I am so glad you enjoyed this!
I couldn't find a comment, sorry if its a repeat. Shawna mentioned a goal of 200 listings, is that per day, week, month? 🙏 thank you for everything you do for the community!
Beautiful video
Thank you
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
We are so glad you enjoyed it! It was so wonderful to connect with Cassiy to do this!
❤! Awesome video! Tyvm 😊
We are so glad you enjoyed it! It was so wonderful to connect with Cassiy to do this!
Hi Cassiy
First and foremost, thank you for doing all these informative videos.
I have a question: I have a bunch of t shirts listed on Etsy in the “ hideous “ mock-ups in Printify - I just bought some nice mock-ups - can I just edit my “ hideous “ listings in Etsy and replace them with my pretty mock-ups? All right within Etsy?
Yes you can update the mock-ups on your listings whenever you want ❤️ but don’t feel like you have to go back and do all of them either. Sometimes I only make changes going forward with new listings because it would take so long to edit the old listings and some aren’t selling at all anyways!
Totally agree with not letting analysis paralysis prevent you from just getting your listings up. However I wouldn't advocate aiming for hundreds of listings. My sense is that Etsy is moving away from this approach and wanting to get back to its handmade origins. Lately, lots of POD sellers have had hundreds of their listings deactivated and the bot seems to have targeted those stores with high numbers of low-quality listings. I'm not sure the 'spray and pray' approach works any more. Besides, why put that kind of pressure on yourself! If I get a couple of listings up a week that I've spent a lot of time and effort on, I'm happy.
Hey there! Well researched quality listings win every time over quantity! Sounds like you are making great progress!
Hey Cassiy! For each supplier on printify they include what the print area size should be but each supplier has a different set of dimensions for one particular shirt. If I for example choose a gilded 1800 crewneck with the print area size being 3600 x 4200 and I create a custom canva design with those dimensions what would happen if that suppliers shirt goes out of stock? From another supplier that same crewneck would need a print area size of 4500 x 5100. so for my Canva designs would I need to redownlaod the canva file and edit the original listing as the other suppliers print area dimensions? Sorry for all the questions!
Great interview! I created an Etsy shop several months ago but never listed anything. Do you suggest I still use this one or start over and list immediately with new shop? Not sure if having a shop that has sat there for a few months messes with the Etsy boosting chances etc
The 500 listings Shawna did for Christmas, were they POD t shirts or ornaments?
As far as I know she has really only ever done apparel on POD but feel free to ask her over on her channel to be sure
T-shirts. She also has a youtube channel, Simply Shawna, where she goes more in dept.
Hey there TeeJamma! Mostly shirts and sweatshirts! Didn't really get into ornaments.
PS - I got 2 cha-chings while I was watching this video. The universe has spoken. 😄
Wow yay congrats!!!
That is awesome!!! I LOVE THAT!
You two have so much amazing knowledge for us to learn from. Is it possible to have this kind of success with children's shirts?
I am so glad you enjoyed this! It was so much fun to connect with Cassiy to do this! That is a great niche! You could always start there and add to your target customer later if you want!
Hi @Cassiy, could you roughly estimate how long would it take to go through all your Road POD course at a reasonable pace of a VERY motivated and foucd personwhonreally wants to make it on Etsy?? Thanks for your answer! Habe a great day!
I’d say that no matter how quickly you go through my course, building your business will still take time. You could probably get through my course and a lot of the homework steps in it, in about a week. But then implementing everything will likely take a few months to start earning a consistent income from it, just to give a realistic timeframe!
I love Shawna! She is such a bright and gorgeous woman! Both of you are wonderful! ❤
Just interviewed her again this week to celebrate her hitting 1.5 million on Etsy 🎉🎉 so stay tuned for another video in the next few weeks ❤️