Did you get to making a store right away? Or did you just use the basic Etsy selling..? Cuz I believe it's two different things? A store I believe is? $15 a month?? Not sure how much but I'm sure there's an extra cost to it? Did you do that first or did you just do a basic selling page on Etsy
You're a real entrepreneur! Not like those pyramid scheme moms. I randomly came across your video and honestly I'm proud of what you have achieved, keep doing what you do!
You’re the only Etsy shop owner on UA-cam that I trust. The other Etsy shop “owners” with too many visualizations are all online business “coach” scheme, most have no shop at all. They just want to sell to you how to be successful on Etsy without actually having a store and people fall for it so easily. Thank you for your sincere video, we appreciated very much!
This is seriously so inspiring!! Going from 20 sales your first year to where you are now just shows how dedicated you were! I started my business about a year ago and this just makes me look forward to where I’ll be in a few years😁
How were you able to drive traffic? I sell soap and I can’t get hardly anybody. It is gorgeous and high end. Do you need more products other than one product to get traffic to your Etsy site?
That's great to hear that after 10 sales in your first year - it's continued to grow to what it is today. I am a stay at home mum and that's why I first went into business (4 years ago) but I have a creative brain and I think I have a bit of ADHD so I struggle to stay in one product area for long. However, I've always loved wreaths and flowers....I'm looking forward to starting my new chapter. I'm so glad your business is giving you everything you need in terms of raising your family etc. It's commendable x
Hi Jenny. I'm so happy to have seen this video about your Etsy stort. Just like you, our main priority for now is our kids so I have to be a stay at home mum while my my husband's away working. It's just 1 month since I opened my Etsy shop and last night I just felt so discouraged having no sale at all. But I know I just need to keep going and do what I can because this is what I want to do. Hopefully one day I'll be in the same position as you. 😊 Thanks for sharing and inspiring many of us.
Yes! I love that you’re staying home with your kids! And keep it up. Etsy is a marathon, and it can take some time start seeing consistent sales. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for this video. I made two wreaths this Christmas and gave one to a friend. Long story short she told me I should try to sell them. I didn't think anyone would be interested in anything that I made but I searched around for some videos until I came around to yours and hearing your story and you seem so genuine and are so open that I actually may try to open up my own store on Etsy. Thank you for the information
Yes! I love that! So glad my story encouraged you to maybe open your own shop! I’ll be making another video about 2020’s numbers soon too! Thanks for watching 😊
Love what you do, when i get depressed and discourage i think of your story and it cheers me up so much. I don't have a shop but i love love crafting. I do some yard sells and i do ok sometime. I Love crafting all my life I am 65 years old now. And i still do them. Saying this is just how much you have touch so many. Please keep giving us your inspiration.❤
Thank you for sharing your story Jenny! It’s so helpful and inspiring to hear your journey. My “why” is also my 3 kids and helping to provide for our family. I’ve been on Etsy for a little over a year but only seriously working my shop for the past few months. It’s been a really fun ride to grow my brand of Bible verse wall art prints called The Verse :) Thanks for this great video!
Thanks so much for watching! And I love your why ❤️. Best of luck with your shop! I know it will continue to grow as long as you’re intentional, which it sounds like you are 😊. I’ll have to go check it out when I get a chance!
This video was not exactly the information I was looking for but I'm SO GLAD I stumbled across it. I laughed along and enjoyed your story of starting up. THANK YOU for being REAL about the success, failures, and actual $ figures. It's very inspirational for a new starter like me. 😊
C Gomez Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it and found it inspirational!! I am an open book (sometimes to a fault 😂) and am always happy to help where I can 😁👍🏻.
Your Story is really encouraging to me. I just started an Etsy Shop and I'm trying to not get overwhelmed with what to do next. But watching your Video helped me to just focus on taking step by step. Thanks a lot!
I absolutely adore your personality! I watch a lot of ecommerce related videos and your video is such a breath of fresh air. I love how positive and appreciative you have have been throughout this journey, and how much gratitude you show for every sale and every customer that you gain. I just started doing ecommerce a couple of months ago, including opening an Etsy shop this month. Sales were super slow in the beginning but it's finally picking up a little bit. It does get very frustrating sometimes and this video is good reminder to stay positive and keep on going! Thank you!
Ohmygoodness you are incredibly kind, thank you! Yes, just keep going. Consistently and slowly improving over time is where it’s at in my opinion. Keep up the good work, and congrats on your new shop!
@@JennysWreathBoutique Hey Jenny! I just want to come back to thank you again for your video. Your positivity helped me so much when I came across your channel 2 months ago when I just started my Etsy shop. It was super slow in the beginning and I didn't know if I should even continue to work on it. Now 2 months later, I did 210 sales in total! It's more than I expected in my first couple of months on Etsy really, thanks so much for your inspiration and positivity!!!
I do have an Etsy shop…….. I opened it up in March this year and I have had 6 sales total! I am so trying to improve and hope to grow as you did! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Jenny, you mentioned that we should comment if we'd like to know why you chose Etsy over Shopify or some other place to sell your wreaths, and that you would love to do a video on that. I would definitely like to see a video like that. Also, I found this video so inspiring and motivating. Thank you!
You videos are very inspiring and extremely informative and hit home with me. Four years ago I had to stop working for medical reasons and obviously the household income was effected. I like to paint wood signs, crochet, knit, and to dabble in wreath making. I give my wares to my friends and family. I know someone that has a small craft shop and I took some items there to sell. I sold one burlap wreath and a fleece pillow... 😱💖 her shop doesn't get much exposure so that is all I sold. I have been told several times that I should start an Etsy shop and sell my wares. I just don't know where to begin, if people will like what I make etc... I watched your videos on starting an Etsy shop, how to price your items, etc. Like you said in your video you won't know unless you take the first step, set a date and just do it. Your wreaths are absolutely beautiful and you inspire me to want to talk with my husband to help me to start this journey so I can contribute financially again. Thank you for sharing your story, your talent as well as you knowledge ❤🥰🙏
@@JennysWreathBoutique what is the name of your video that explains how to start an Etsy shop? I am not very tech savvy and would need the help from my hubby or son. How would posting the items on Instagram take viewers to the Etsy shop?
Your video was so helpful!! What’s holding me back is simply stepping out… that first year can be such a struggle. Low sales, the stress of purchasing products, I’m afraid of a bad review and learning to navigate Etsy.. I’ve been a florist for many years ( due to bad back I’m unable to be on my feet all day) and I want to start an Etsy Shop but … just… gotta… go for it.
This was my first idea for selling on Etsy was doing wreaths, but my health isn’t so good and I was scared I’d get behind on orders and ruin my reputation, so I ended up starting a shop with digital products. I’ve been selling 1-1/2 years now and I’m doing pretty well, but I’m still so interested in doing wreaths with faux flowers. And yeah that first year was struggle city. I really need to do more social media. I’m only doing Pinterest and not updating it like I should. Maybe one day I will go back and start another shop making wreaths. Continued success to you!
I love that you do digital products! I’m trying to incorporate more of that myself. It’s so nice when you hear that “cha-ching” and you’re done! The order is fulfilled! Sorry to hear about your health. I completely understand why you would start with digital products. That was really smart. You could just start a small shop and have your wreaths ready so ship instead of made to order. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about falling behind. Thank you for watching, and sharing some of your story 😊
That’s great that you started on Etsy selling digital products. I did start with wreaths but actually want to start a whole separate shop where I can sell digital products. I love making and selling wreaths but for me, it has been a costly and time-consuming journey with pretty slow growth. I’m new to business so I think starting off with something that is digital may have been a better start. But Jenny really does help make the journey easier. Im part of her vip group and I would be lost without it.
Hi Jenny. I'm so happy to have come across this video. I'm extremely introverted and have wanted to start a wreath making business for so long but my biggest fear is putting myself out there. Having to sell myself. But this and your video on pricing have both really helped me begin to figure out what and how to do things. Thank you for being so open and sharing.
Oh good! I’m so glad those videos were helpful! Thanks so much for watching! Here’s a tip for you, because I completely relate to not wanting to sell yourself. Make products that you love and are super proud of! Your natural excitement about the product will shine through, and you’re raving about the product, and not yourself. I hope that helps!
I relate to you so much in this video. I feel embarrassed to tell ppl I want to start an Etsy for wreaths. But my fiance super supportive. He really believes in me 😌
Yes!! I totally get it. But tell people anyway! I wish I would have put myself out there more in the beginning. And that’s amazing that you have such a supportive fiancé 💙
I've known several people who made decent $$ with wreaths, they were all different... some were formal, some whimsical. Fellow crafter here, even if they don't sell, you have inexpensive but lovely handmade gifts to give. Best of luck!!
This is great, thank you. I'm also trying to step out on faith. With all that's going on with 4 children, school and work hours being cut I have found a passion for crafting again. I think my biggest hurdle is organizing a step by step process and business plan. Also, finances. Your video gives me hope.
I really want to start a wreath business! I’ve been making excuses but I feel that it’s something I could do! I love making beautiful things and seeing people enjoy them! I really enjoyed this video, I’m so glad UA-cam recommended it to me! God bless! Xoxo
Yes!! I hope you do, and keep me updated! And feel free to reach out and let me know what you're struggling with, and I can either make a video helping you out, or recommend another video for you if I've made it already. It makes me so happy to hear things like this.
I had one. But got discouraged. Like you, our priority was for me to stay home and was looking for something to do to contribute but it never took off. I think I had 3 sales. But listening to your tips I know now what my mistakes were. 😊😳 Maybe I'll try again. ❤️ Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and the tips you learned along the way. 🥰
I hope you do try again, Misty! I know it can be discouraging when you’re not making sales. I hope my tips are helpful if you ever decide to try again ❤️
wow! you inspired me so much that i went today and bought supplies to make one. This was the first time i came across your UA-cam channel and cannot stop watching a few of your videos. Thank you for sharing it, what an inspiration to listen how you started. I will love to start my own business but I work 40 hours in retail and would love to do something like this. thank you! Liz
This was so inspiring! I've been debating about doing a etsy shop for wreaths. Im just nervous that no one will buy them. But its nice to hear how you were able to start with just a few of them and you don't have to start out with 100 different wreaths.
So honest, so sincere. Thanks so much for this video. It is very inspiring 🙏🥰 my Etsy shop sells crochet patterns and printables. And I love Etsy too! ❤️❤️❤️
I grew up doing craft shows with my grandmother and her neighbor. The golden age of craft shows was back in the 90's. But even back then, we learned very quickly that spring shows are terrible and we stopped doing anything before the last weekend of August. Just like with Etsy, sales start picking up in the fall as people start holiday shopping.
This is so inspirational. I am also a stay at home mom by need for our family! I always dreamed to have my own shop, and stationary has always been a big thing for me. So my shop will be lots of stickers and stationary paper related! It's so hard to save up. and starting my business would take forever to do since I don't have the right tools (silhouette, printer, ipad for procreate!!) And will take a while to save up for. I think the biggest fear we have right now is investing our personal money into it. Besides it being a long dream of mine, I have been so sad about not being able to put my kids in extra activities, supporting my husband and myself on our own hobbies and interests... 😩. Being a stay at home mom is a tough role and job!
Oh yes I can completely relate! And while wreath making wasn’t a big investment up front quite like what you want to do is, I think it will be so worth it! Just start small and grow from there. You’ll learn so much along the way. And remember not to compare your beginning to someone else’s middle. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to share this video, was to show how slowly I started. Thanks for watching 😊
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Applause for your success, but you worked hard to grow your sales. It’s great that you make YT videos like 8 Things About Etsy... and do tutorials. So happy for you.
Oh Jenny you are such an inspiration!!!! You gave me the idea for the shiplap wall. Now I do want to start an Etsy job!!! I would absolutely love to work from home and be able to contribute more to our daily expenses. I really enjoyed this video and hearing about your start to success. I’ll be watching them all for help...HELP. 🙄
I just found your channel and am SO thankful that I did! You have inspired me so very much I have been wanting to start a wreath business on Etsy for a few months. You have given me so much inspiration. I visited your Etsy shop and your work is absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for your inspiration. I am trying to figure out Etsy, but for us older gals, navigating Instagram, web pages and Etsy is a bit daunting. My last craft show was just too much work. My sales were great, but it gets harder every year for me to make it happen. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Linda DiMuzio Thank you so much for watching. I hope my videos are helpful to you. And it can be so overwhelming to try and figure out too much at once. Maybe try just focusing on Etsy until you’ve got that down, and then add one social media platform from there. Whatever one you’re most comfortable with. That could be Facebook if you like that better than Instagram. And yes, craft show are a lot of work!
Thank you for the inspiring words, you’ve encouraged me to take the step in starting my own etsy shop! So happy you’re doing so well and doing what brings you joy ❤️
I am exactly like you personality wise!! I am really happy for you. I can tell that you’re forcing yourself to go out of your comfort zone which I give you so much credit for because I know how hard that must be. I have so many artificial flowers taking over my home lol. I wanted to make a bunch and have them packaged before I pull the trigger and sign up with Etsy. I am nervous though because I have no idea what I am doing and also have no idea how to advertise. Thanks for your video
Thank you for sharing your business venture, it's very inspiring! I guess everyone starts somewhere. Opening an Easy shop is a lot of work. Just creating a listing takes quite a bit of work but getting all my things together for my shop to open soon! I'm enjoying you videos very much!
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you like them! Yes, creating listings can be very time consuming. That’s one of the reasons why I suggest selling multiples of the same thing if you can. That way you make the listing once, and then sell it over and over again!
Hiiiii, came across your page and I love your videos! I just started my Etsy shop and I am very excited. I love to create wreaths and crafts, please continue to give us tips and advise on how to make my shop successful ❤
Just watched your video and I am very close to opening my Etsy shop..but have hesitation with some unknown factors..but I am EXTREMELY excited to have one and go forward... And ps.. I love my plants too!! Continued luck luck to you..🙏
I really enjoy your videos about Etsy. I started in 2016 but have not realized what one might call success. I have major health issues and even bought a new vehicle to haul wreaths (and I make leaves cast in cement) to craft fairs. It was killing me and I never made enough to cover the fee. I do want to get my Etsy shop profitable. I do not know how to set up my shop to look visually professional. Your suggestion to make one style of wreath with the same materials is one I will put into action. I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Jennie's Creative Touch Jennie (P S I just deactivated all off season wreaths due to some storage/location issues at home)
Yes, craft fairs can be tough. They’re a lot of work and sometimes just not worth it. I checked out your shop! Your wreaths are so fun! I would recommend working on your photos. Maybe try brightening them up a little. I can tell you do great work, and you have some great reviews. I don’t think your pictures are doing your wreaths justice. I hope that is helpful!
I love your genuineness. I stayed home too, for the same reasons. Good for you. I love that the wreaths are made in The 🇺🇸 you remind me of The Daily Conisour on UA-cam. God bless. Your motivations are very noble.
Hi, yes I have thought about starting an etsy shop. What's stopping me? First I have no idea how to price. Packing? I donate wreaths to my church fundraisers and people love them. I also decorate the church doors. I make for gifts. I'm glad you are doing so well.
Hi! If you want more info on pricing and packing, I have a video here on UA-cam covering both of those! I think Etsy is great, and I hope you start a shop 😊.
You are an inspiration and I really enjoy your videos! I’m just getting started with my Etsy shop and hope I can be as successful as you have been! Thanks again!
I have an Etsy shop but having been debating moving to another platform, I would love to hear why you chose Etsy. I've been in business since March 2020 and business has actually been really taking off for me but I definitely see that the more you put into the shop, the more you get out of it.
@@JennysWreathBoutique Thank you! In this video you mentioned possibly doing a comparison but I didn't even check if you had already done it 😆 Going to check it out now!!! Thank you! Also...your wreaths are beautiful!!!
Great to see your video and as someone else said, very genuine. I have an existing printing business but with 3 kids it's getting harder to run. So, out of necessity we're moving online. It's taking that step. Aren't friends the best!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It sounds like we have similar back grounds in terms of our families (your job and your husbands job) and I really am wanting to start an Etsy business. Thank for being inspirational!
Hi Jenny. Sure enjoyed to hear how you started on Etsy. I have major fear of starting to sell on Etsy. I am not too computer savvy and have a fear of starting something new. I am currently in the hole about 3K in supplies. I post on Facebook, get alot of looks and likes but no bites. My husband, bless his heart is my biggest customer and fan. 🤔🤔
Hi Mary! Thanks for watching! Oh wow, I would definitely recommend opening a shop. I was scared to do it too, but the best way to overcome that is to just do it. I have a link in the description that will get you your first 40 listings free, so it’s risk free. I’m rooting for you!
I’m so glad I came across your videos. I love your personality and can relate so well-Introvert club. 😄 I’ve made wreaths for my home but want to pursue making them to help my family financially. Thanks for all of the great information!
Your story was inspiring. I don't have a Etsy shop yet, but have been thinking about it. I sew clothes and do a little crafting also,and would like to sell my creations online.
I liked your video, alot of useful information. Your perseverance paid off. I'm thinking of doing craft shows or etsy, will retire in 3 to five years thinking of starting to build my stock.
Thank you so much for posting. This video was so helpful to me! I'm thinking of starting an Etsy store and wanting to see some ins and outs. The only question I have is, do you suggest having a PO Box for returns and for the shipping label? And would you suggest all sales final, with the exception of damages?
So glad this was helpful! Yes, I do recommend having a PO Box or UPS box so you can keep your personal address private. It’s definitely not necessary, but I HIGHLY recommend it.
Jenny,your a sweetheart. Today !y husband and I cleaned out our garage and he gave me half for my shop. Monday I sign up to stay I'm already on Facebook and I forget the other one. So here I go. Bless you darling
I want to start an Etsy floral design shop Now. I have been making wreaths and more for over 20 yrs.. I watch your tutorials and other designers. I enjoy your love of wreath making!!!! It is my passion. Please help me get started. Thank you 💕
I just opened my Etsy Shop on 11/3/20! Slow getting started, but loving my creative side. I'm looking forward to the future and hoping that I can quit my exhausting job and stay home!!
@@JennysWreathBoutique I've recently come acrossed your UA-cam videos and have been learning a lot from you! Thank you for sharing your past experiences and great tips! Thank you for your help! I greatly appreciate your advice! 🤗😃💕
Thank you, Jenny! You re great! I am a new subscriber to your channel, I think your work is great. I am new in business, I am so nervous about it... Hope everything will be just fine. Congrats! I want to sell on Etsy but I remember one thing, while ago I just tried to sell a card and they wanted me to pay for that item. Without selling anything yet...
Oh my goodness!!!!! I just recently started making wreaths! The reason I started is because I was wanting to buy flowers for the outside of my house and my husband told me no lol I too am a stay at home mom now. That's too funny! Thanks for all the info! Your videos have helped me out alot 💗💗
Thank you Jenny for this today. I want to start an Etsy shop but I am terrible with electronics. I'm not really sure how to get started filming to put on UA-cam or starting an Etsy shop. Can you give me some pointers. I have worked in the hospital in labor and delivery for over 20 years and it's destroying my body. I've already had both shoulders, back and just had my left hip replaced the end of May. I need something that won't be so physically demanding. Thanks for everything! Love your videos.
Well, you’re in good company. I’m also terrible with electronics. I didn’t start my UA-cam channel until I already had a successful shop, so no need to worry about that. As far as Etsy, check my Etsy tips playlist here on UA-cam! I share tons of great info 🙌🏼.
Hi Jenny!! I am literally taping a box to ship my first wreath! I am so nervous! Lol. I Have 5 wreaths that I have to ship out. I made an Etsy Account but have not put them on there yet. Manly because it seemed like a lot involved. You are so awesome thank you for sharing your tips! I am so Happy I found your channel.appreciative. I subscribed! Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for this Video. I want to try Etsy but I am afraid my wreaths will not sale. I consider my wreaths to be quality and my friends and family buy wreaths from me. They all love them and I know I should branch out to sale more. You have given me some confidence to reconsider and try Etsy.
Would love to see any videos on the Etsy shop! My friends and family encourage me to sign on with Etsy for my small wreath business but my main fear is wasting my money to invest in this endeavor and what if it is not successful? You are very encouraging, however, and you make beautiful wreaths!
Wow! This was very inspirational. Thank you for sharing. We just moved from a city to the country, and I am working a job that doesn't pay fairly and it's not what I am passionate about or enjoy. It's really been taking a toll on my emotional and mental health. Lately I have been thinking that working for myself and doing something I love would be better for my family and me. I love crafting and I think I'm pretty good at it. My question to you is if you would advise sticking with one type of item to sell on Etsy or a variety to start out with? I enjoy all sorts of DIYs and crafting, etc. so it would be hard to nail down one, but I would want the best chance for success! Any advice you might have would be most appreciated. I am so happy for you and your family and again, THANK you for sharing your story! I plan to watch more of your videos. This was my first on this topic!
So sorry to hear about your current work situation. That’s hard, and it’s definitely a huge blessing to be able to work for myself from home. To answer your question, I would stick to one thing, or at least things that are extremely similar. You don’t want to become a commodity shop. You want to be know for doing one thing well. Plus, it also helps Etsy’s algorithm in the long run itemize your listings in search. I hope that helps!
I am currently tying my hand at making wreaths. My goal is hopefully to be able to sell them. I lost my daughter last year and I am now caring for my disabled granddaughter. Ive worked my whole life and now I cant. So I am looking for something to do that I love and can make a little extra money. Your video is a great encouragement.
Very inspiring. I would love to setup Etsy Shop. I sell personal picked clothing in Philippines but I am also planning to sell within US. I am just scared and don’t know how to do it. Thank you for sharing your experience and great job Jenny!
Jehan Kruger I know it’s scary to start something new, but you’ll be so glad you did. The best way to learn is by doing, so just learn as you go! Thanks for watching!
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Did you get to making a store right away? Or did you just use the basic Etsy selling..? Cuz I believe it's two different things? A store I believe is? $15 a month?? Not sure how much but I'm sure there's an extra cost to it? Did you do that first or did you just do a basic selling page on Etsy
You're a real entrepreneur! Not like those pyramid scheme moms. I randomly came across your video and honestly I'm proud of what you have achieved, keep doing what you do!
Helen K Ohmygoodness your comment made my day! Thank you so much! ❤️
You’re the only Etsy shop owner on UA-cam that I trust. The other Etsy shop “owners” with too many visualizations are all online business “coach” scheme, most have no shop at all. They just want to sell to you how to be successful on Etsy without actually having a store and people fall for it so easily. Thank you for your sincere video, we appreciated very much!
Aww thanks so much! I appreciate you watching 😊. I love talking about Etsy and what I’ve learned along the way.
This is seriously so inspiring!! Going from 20 sales your first year to where you are now just shows how dedicated you were! I started my business about a year ago and this just makes me look forward to where I’ll be in a few years😁
Thank you! I’m so glad this was inspiring. I’ve definitely learned a lot since that first year, and I love sharing it. Thanks for watching 😊
Etsy is a real business, I have a couple of shops and Etsy has changed my life too , great video
Oh nice! What do you sell?
@@JennysWreathBoutique print on demand and handmade products
How were you able to drive traffic? I sell soap and I can’t get hardly anybody. It is gorgeous and high end. Do you need more products other than one product to get traffic to your Etsy site?
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I love how you show your gratitude and mention people that help you! That is very appealing. Great story!
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it! ❤️
That's great to hear that after 10 sales in your first year - it's continued to grow to what it is today. I am a stay at home mum and that's why I first went into business (4 years ago) but I have a creative brain and I think I have a bit of ADHD so I struggle to stay in one product area for long. However, I've always loved wreaths and flowers....I'm looking forward to starting my new chapter. I'm so glad your business is giving you everything you need in terms of raising your family etc. It's commendable x
Thank you! Yes, so glad I didn’t give up!
Hi Jenny. I'm so happy to have seen this video about your Etsy stort. Just like you, our main priority for now is our kids so I have to be a stay at home mum while my my husband's away working. It's just 1 month since I opened my Etsy shop and last night I just felt so discouraged having no sale at all. But I know I just need to keep going and do what I can because this is what I want to do. Hopefully one day I'll be in the same position as you. 😊 Thanks for sharing and inspiring many of us.
Yes! I love that you’re staying home with your kids! And keep it up. Etsy is a marathon, and it can take some time start seeing consistent sales. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for this video. I made two wreaths this Christmas and gave one to a friend. Long story short she told me I should try to sell them. I didn't think anyone would be interested in anything that I made but I searched around for some videos until I came around to yours and hearing your story and you seem so genuine and are so open that I actually may try to open up my own store on Etsy. Thank you for the information
Yes! I love that! So glad my story encouraged you to maybe open your own shop! I’ll be making another video about 2020’s numbers soon too! Thanks for watching 😊
Love what you do, when i get depressed and discourage i think of your story and it cheers me up so much. I don't have a shop but i love love crafting. I do some yard sells and i do ok sometime. I Love crafting all my life I am 65 years old now. And i still do them. Saying this is just how much you have touch so many. Please keep giving us your inspiration.❤
Thanks so much for your kind words. ♥️
Thank you for sharing your story Jenny! It’s so helpful and inspiring to hear your journey. My “why” is also my 3 kids and helping to provide for our family. I’ve been on Etsy for a little over a year but only seriously working my shop for the past few months. It’s been a really fun ride to grow my brand of Bible verse wall art prints called The Verse :) Thanks for this great video!
Thanks so much for watching! And I love your why ❤️. Best of luck with your shop! I know it will continue to grow as long as you’re intentional, which it sounds like you are 😊. I’ll have to go check it out when I get a chance!
Thank you for your transparency! You’re so genuine & sweet! I really enjoyed this video. Such a motivating video!
Lili Rodas I’m so glad you liked it! And thank you for the sweet compliment! ❤️
This video was not exactly the information I was looking for but I'm SO GLAD I stumbled across it. I laughed along and enjoyed your story of starting up. THANK YOU for being REAL about the success, failures, and actual $ figures. It's very inspirational for a new starter like me. 😊
C Gomez Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it and found it inspirational!! I am an open book (sometimes to a fault 😂) and am always happy to help where I can 😁👍🏻.
Your Story is really encouraging to me. I just started an Etsy Shop and I'm trying to not get overwhelmed with what to do next. But watching your Video helped me to just focus on taking step by step.
Thanks a lot!
So glad my videos have been helpful! ❤️ Thanks for watching 😊
I absolutely adore your personality! I watch a lot of ecommerce related videos and your video is such a breath of fresh air. I love how positive and appreciative you have have been throughout this journey, and how much gratitude you show for every sale and every customer that you gain. I just started doing ecommerce a couple of months ago, including opening an Etsy shop this month. Sales were super slow in the beginning but it's finally picking up a little bit. It does get very frustrating sometimes and this video is good reminder to stay positive and keep on going! Thank you!
Ohmygoodness you are incredibly kind, thank you! Yes, just keep going. Consistently and slowly improving over time is where it’s at in my opinion. Keep up the good work, and congrats on your new shop!
@@JennysWreathBoutique Hey Jenny! I just want to come back to thank you again for your video. Your positivity helped me so much when I came across your channel 2 months ago when I just started my Etsy shop. It was super slow in the beginning and I didn't know if I should even continue to work on it. Now 2 months later, I did 210 sales in total! It's more than I expected in my first couple of months on Etsy really, thanks so much for your inspiration and positivity!!!
@@jennysong88 Hi! Oh wow that’s amazing Jenny!! Great job 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
I just started an Etsy shop 2 weeks ago. I also just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for all the tips and I love your wreaths 😊
Yay congrats! And thanks for subscribing!! ❤️
I do have an Etsy shop…….. I opened it up in March this year and I have had 6 sales total! I am so trying to improve and hope to grow as you did! Thanks for the inspiration!
That’s great! I hope my Etsy playlist gives you lots of great ways to improve.
You, my dear, are BEYOND talented. Truly. You deserve every penny you make!
Wow, thank you!
Hi Jenny, you mentioned that we should comment if we'd like to know why you chose Etsy over Shopify or some other place to sell your wreaths, and that you would love to do a video on that. I would definitely like to see a video like that. Also, I found this video so inspiring and motivating. Thank you!
Hi! Yes, I ended up making a video all about it! ua-cam.com/video/yyf4JHSr6xc/v-deo.html
You videos are very inspiring and extremely informative and hit home with me.
Four years ago I had to stop working for medical reasons and obviously the household income was effected.
I like to paint wood signs, crochet, knit, and to dabble in wreath making. I give my wares to my friends and family.
I know someone that has a small craft shop and I took some items there to sell. I sold one burlap wreath and a fleece pillow... 😱💖 her shop doesn't get much exposure so that is all I sold.
I have been told several times that I should start an Etsy shop and sell my wares. I just don't know where to begin, if people will like what I make etc...
I watched your videos on starting an Etsy shop, how to price your items, etc.
Like you said in your video you won't know unless you take the first step, set a date and just do it.
Your wreaths are absolutely beautiful and you inspire me to want to talk with my husband to help me to start this journey so I can contribute financially again.
Thank you for sharing your story, your talent as well as you knowledge ❤🥰🙏
Thanks for watching! I’m so glad this was helpful! ♥️
@@JennysWreathBoutique what is the name of your video that explains how to start an Etsy shop? I am not very tech savvy and would need the help from my hubby or son. How would posting the items on Instagram take viewers to the Etsy shop?
What a great story Jenny! Most people dream of having a successful business that still allows them time to spend with family. Congrats!
Thank you so much! It’s definitely a blessing I don’t take for granted!
Your video was so helpful!! What’s holding me back is simply stepping out… that first year can be such a struggle. Low sales, the stress of purchasing products, I’m afraid of a bad review and learning to navigate Etsy.. I’ve been a florist for many years ( due to bad back I’m unable to be on my feet all day) and I want to start an Etsy Shop but … just… gotta… go for it.
I’m so glad this was helpful. Yes, I think your fears are completely normal, and everyone else is feeling that too. Don’t let that stop you!
This was my first idea for selling on Etsy was doing wreaths, but my health isn’t so good and I was scared I’d get behind on orders and ruin my reputation, so I ended up starting a shop with digital products. I’ve been selling 1-1/2 years now and I’m doing pretty well, but I’m still so interested in doing wreaths with faux flowers. And yeah that first year was struggle city. I really need to do more social media. I’m only doing Pinterest and not updating it like I should. Maybe one day I will go back and start another shop making wreaths. Continued success to you!
I love that you do digital products! I’m trying to incorporate more of that myself. It’s so nice when you hear that “cha-ching” and you’re done! The order is fulfilled! Sorry to hear about your health. I completely understand why you would start with digital products. That was really smart. You could just start a small shop and have your wreaths ready so ship instead of made to order. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about falling behind. Thank you for watching, and sharing some of your story 😊
That’s great that you started on Etsy selling digital products. I did start with wreaths but actually want to start a whole separate shop where I can sell digital products. I love making and selling wreaths but for me, it has been a costly and time-consuming journey with pretty slow growth. I’m new to business so I think starting off with something that is digital may have been a better start. But Jenny really does help make the journey easier. Im part of her vip group and I would be lost without it.
Hi Jenny. I'm so happy to have come across this video. I'm extremely introverted and have wanted to start a wreath making business for so long but my biggest fear is putting myself out there. Having to sell myself. But this and your video on pricing have both really helped me begin to figure out what and how to do things. Thank you for being so open and sharing.
Oh good! I’m so glad those videos were helpful! Thanks so much for watching! Here’s a tip for you, because I completely relate to not wanting to sell yourself. Make products that you love and are super proud of! Your natural excitement about the product will shine through, and you’re raving about the product, and not yourself. I hope that helps!
You are just the sweetest thing. You deserve every success.
Aww thanks so much! 🤗
I relate to you so much in this video. I feel embarrassed to tell ppl I want to start an Etsy for wreaths. But my fiance super supportive. He really believes in me 😌
Yes!! I totally get it. But tell people anyway! I wish I would have put myself out there more in the beginning. And that’s amazing that you have such a supportive fiancé 💙
I've known several people who made decent $$ with wreaths, they were all different... some were formal, some whimsical. Fellow crafter here, even if they don't sell, you have inexpensive but lovely handmade gifts to give. Best of luck!!
This is great, thank you. I'm also trying to step out on faith. With all that's going on with 4 children, school and work hours being cut I have found a passion for crafting again. I think my biggest hurdle is organizing a step by step process and business plan. Also, finances. Your video gives me hope.
I’m so glad this was helpful and gave you some hope! ❤️
I really want to start a wreath business! I’ve been making excuses but I feel that it’s something I could do! I love making beautiful things and seeing people enjoy them! I really enjoyed this video, I’m so glad UA-cam recommended it to me! God bless! Xoxo
Yes!! I hope you do, and keep me updated! And feel free to reach out and let me know what you're struggling with, and I can either make a video helping you out, or recommend another video for you if I've made it already. It makes me so happy to hear things like this.
I had one. But got discouraged. Like you, our priority was for me to stay home and was looking for something to do to contribute but it never took off. I think I had 3 sales. But listening to your tips I know now what my mistakes were. 😊😳 Maybe I'll try again. ❤️ Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and the tips you learned along the way. 🥰
I hope you do try again, Misty! I know it can be discouraging when you’re not making sales. I hope my tips are helpful if you ever decide to try again ❤️
wow! you inspired me so much that i went today and bought supplies to make one. This was the first time i came across your UA-cam channel and cannot stop watching a few of your videos. Thank you for sharing it, what an inspiration to listen how you started. I will love to start my own business but I work 40 hours in retail and would love to do something like this. thank you! Liz
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching ♥️
This was so inspiring! I've been debating about doing a etsy shop for wreaths. Im just nervous that no one will buy them. But its nice to hear how you were able to start with just a few of them and you don't have to start out with 100 different wreaths.
You never know until you start! Thanks so much for watching. So glad you liked it 😊
I'm so GRATEFUL for YOU!!!! I'm starting my shop and I'm so nervous! I've been binging all of your videos💜💜💜
Aww thank you so much! I’m so glad my videos have been helpful! Best of luck with your mew shop! How exciting!!
@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you so much🥰
So honest, so sincere. Thanks so much for this video. It is very inspiring 🙏🥰 my Etsy shop sells crochet patterns and printables. And I love Etsy too! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you liked it. Yes! Etsy is great! Sounds like you’re in a great niche too ❤️
I grew up doing craft shows with my grandmother and her neighbor. The golden age of craft shows was back in the 90's. But even back then, we learned very quickly that spring shows are terrible and we stopped doing anything before the last weekend of August. Just like with Etsy, sales start picking up in the fall as people start holiday shopping.
Yes that makes a lot of sense!
Good for you making it as an artist! looking to start an etsy shop and this is great inspiration
Thank you so much! It’s a blessing for sure!
TheKeyDecor
Love love love the inspiration to keep pursuing my Etsy shop for home decor 💕
I definitely would appreciate a video on Etsy vs. Shopify!!!
I ended up making it! It’s in my Etsy tips playlist I believe. 😄
This is so inspirational. I am also a stay at home mom by need for our family! I always dreamed to have my own shop, and stationary has always been a big thing for me. So my shop will be lots of stickers and stationary paper related!
It's so hard to save up. and starting my business would take forever to do since I don't have the right tools (silhouette, printer, ipad for procreate!!) And will take a while to save up for.
I think the biggest fear we have right now is investing our personal money into it.
Besides it being a long dream of mine, I have been so sad about not being able to put my kids in extra activities, supporting my husband and myself on our own hobbies and interests... 😩. Being a stay at home mom is a tough role and job!
Oh yes I can completely relate! And while wreath making wasn’t a big investment up front quite like what you want to do is, I think it will be so worth it! Just start small and grow from there. You’ll learn so much along the way. And remember not to compare your beginning to someone else’s middle. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to share this video, was to show how slowly I started. Thanks for watching 😊
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Applause for your success, but you worked hard to grow your sales. It’s great that you make YT videos like 8 Things About Etsy... and do tutorials. So happy for you.
Thank you 😊
Oh Jenny you are such an inspiration!!!!
You gave me the idea for the shiplap wall.
Now I do want to start an Etsy job!!! I would absolutely love to work from home and be able to contribute more to our daily expenses.
I really enjoyed this video and hearing about your start to success.
I’ll be watching them all for help...HELP. 🙄
Aww thank you 💗. It’s definitely a huge blessing to be able to do this as my job. I hope you can too! I highly recommend it! 😄
I just found your channel and am SO thankful that I did! You have inspired me so very much I have been wanting to start a wreath business on Etsy for a few months. You have given me so much inspiration. I visited your Etsy shop and your work is absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work!
Elle Stovall Yay!! So glad you found my channel too 😊. Thank thank you!
Love your video!! It’s so helpful and inspiring to hear your journey.
So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for your inspiration. I am trying to figure out Etsy, but for us older gals, navigating Instagram, web pages and Etsy is a bit daunting. My last craft show was just too much work. My sales were great, but it gets harder every year for me to make it happen.
I look forward to watching your other videos.
Linda DiMuzio Thank you so much for watching. I hope my videos are helpful to you. And it can be so overwhelming to try and figure out too much at once. Maybe try just focusing on Etsy until you’ve got that down, and then add one social media platform from there. Whatever one you’re most comfortable with. That could be Facebook if you like that better than Instagram. And yes, craft show are a lot of work!
@@JennysWreathBoutique Thank you for making the time to respond. Starting with just Etsy is good advice. Blessings
Hey! This is really helpful and encouraging. And you are so genuine. As an introvert, I can relate to everything you explained!💫
Hey fellow introvert 👋🏼. I’m so glad this was helpful and encouraging!!
Thank you for the inspiring words, you’ve encouraged me to take the step in starting my own etsy shop! So happy you’re doing so well and doing what brings you joy ❤️
How exciting for you!! Thank you for your sweet comment ❤️
I am exactly like you personality wise!! I am really happy for you. I can tell that you’re forcing yourself to go out of your comfort zone which I give you so much credit for because I know how hard that must be. I have so many artificial flowers taking over my home lol. I wanted to make a bunch and have them packaged before I pull the trigger and sign up with Etsy. I am nervous though because I have no idea what I am doing and also have no idea how to advertise. Thanks for your video
Thank you for sharing your business venture, it's very inspiring! I guess everyone starts somewhere. Opening an Easy shop is a lot of work. Just creating a listing takes quite a bit of work but getting all my things together for my shop to open soon! I'm enjoying you videos very much!
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you like them! Yes, creating listings can be very time consuming. That’s one of the reasons why I suggest selling multiples of the same thing if you can. That way you make the listing once, and then sell it over and over again!
I am not crafty AT ALL but you make me want to do something ha. Love you and have always been proud of you. Your family is so lucky to have you.
Nikki Schumacher Official Thank you so much, Nikki! Haha you ARE doing something!! Love you too and thank you for the kind words ❤️❤️❤️
Hiiiii, came across your page and I love your videos! I just started my Etsy shop and I am very excited. I love to create wreaths and crafts, please continue to give us tips and advise on how to make my shop successful ❤
Hi! So glad you came across my channel! Congrats on starting your Etsy shop! And yes I absolutely will ♥️
Fellow LEO wife, here! Thank you so much for sharing!! 😍 God bless you and your family!
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! God bless you and your family too 🖤💙🖤
Just watched your video and I am very close to opening my Etsy shop..but have hesitation with some unknown factors..but I am EXTREMELY excited to have one and go forward...
And ps..
I love my plants too!!
Continued luck luck to you..🙏
So excited for you! You won’t regret starting! You will gain confidence as you go through it, trust me!
I really enjoy your videos about Etsy. I started in 2016 but have not realized what one might call success. I have major health issues and even bought a new vehicle to haul wreaths (and I make leaves cast in cement) to craft fairs. It was killing me and I never made enough to cover the fee. I do want to get my Etsy shop profitable. I do not know how to set up my shop to look visually professional. Your suggestion to make one style of wreath with the same materials is one I will put into action. I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Jennie's Creative Touch Jennie (P S I just deactivated all off season wreaths due to some storage/location issues at home)
Yes, craft fairs can be tough. They’re a lot of work and sometimes just not worth it. I checked out your shop! Your wreaths are so fun! I would recommend working on your photos. Maybe try brightening them up a little. I can tell you do great work, and you have some great reviews. I don’t think your pictures are doing your wreaths justice. I hope that is helpful!
I love your genuineness. I stayed home too, for the same reasons. Good for you. I love that the wreaths are made in The 🇺🇸 you remind me of The Daily Conisour on UA-cam. God bless. Your motivations are very noble.
Ohmygoodness thank you so much! Love the Daily Conisour! Thanks for watching ❤️
Wow. Wreaths. Who knew. I'm working on a digital product few sell on Etsy but no slot of people look for. I will create a lot of listings.
Hi, yes I have thought about starting an etsy shop. What's stopping me? First I have no idea how to price. Packing? I donate wreaths to my church fundraisers and people love them. I also decorate the church doors. I make for gifts. I'm glad you are doing so well.
Hi! If you want more info on pricing and packing, I have a video here on UA-cam covering both of those! I think Etsy is great, and I hope you start a shop 😊.
This just popped up in my feed! So happy for you girl! You're rocking it!
Oh wow, thanks so much Julie!! You are such an inspiration to me and my business. ❤️
What's holding me back is not having an idea of what to sell. Ha. If I could sell snarky opinions on Etsy that would be grrrrrrreat. 😂
Nikki Schumacher Official 😂😂😂. Aren’t you writing a book??
Nikki Schumacher Official you could design snarky quotes and have a 3rd party put them on mugs and tee shirts. You design, they make and ship 👍🏻.
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
If you haven't collaborated with someone crafty to make your snarky comments come alive message me 😉🤫😂 katienoel8181 gmail
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You are an inspiration and I really enjoy your videos! I’m just getting started with my Etsy shop and hope I can be as successful as you have been! Thanks again!
Rickie Gay Thank you so much! Best of luck with your Etsy shop! What do you sell?
I have an Etsy shop but having been debating moving to another platform, I would love to hear why you chose Etsy. I've been in business since March 2020 and business has actually been really taking off for me but I definitely see that the more you put into the shop, the more you get out of it.
Absolutely. I talk in a lot more detail about why I chose Etsy in this video ETSY VS SHOPIFY: Pros and Cons. Where should You Start Selling?
@@JennysWreathBoutique Thank you! In this video you mentioned possibly doing a comparison but I didn't even check if you had already done it 😆 Going to check it out now!!! Thank you! Also...your wreaths are beautiful!!!
Love this and you my sweet friend! So proud of you!
Megan Claire Thank you so much, Megan! And thanks for inspiring me!! 😘😘😘
Great to see your video and as someone else said, very genuine. I have an existing printing business but with 3 kids it's getting harder to run. So, out of necessity we're moving online. It's taking that step. Aren't friends the best!
yssemhair what an exciting move! These days, having your business online is so helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It sounds like we have similar back grounds in terms of our families (your job and your husbands job) and I really am wanting to start an Etsy business. Thank for being inspirational!
So glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for watching!
Well having seen your wreaths i'm not surprised you are successful, and well deserved for all your hard work. Thanks
So nice of you
Hi Jenny. Sure enjoyed to hear how you started on Etsy. I have major fear of starting to sell on Etsy. I am not too computer savvy and have a fear of starting something new. I am currently in the hole about 3K in supplies. I post on Facebook, get alot of looks and likes but no bites. My husband, bless his heart is my biggest customer and fan. 🤔🤔
Hi Mary! Thanks for watching! Oh wow, I would definitely recommend opening a shop. I was scared to do it too, but the best way to overcome that is to just do it. I have a link in the description that will get you your first 40 listings free, so it’s risk free. I’m rooting for you!
Hi Jenny. Thank you for your inspirational video. Ive recently started my Etsy shop and you have given me so much encouragement x
Flowercrown Magic Thank you so much for watching!! I’m glad it was encouraging! 😊
I’m so glad I came across your videos. I love your personality and can relate so well-Introvert club. 😄 I’ve made wreaths for my home but want to pursue making them to help my family financially. Thanks for all of the great information!
So glad you can relate 😄! Thanks for watching 😊
Your story was inspiring. I don't have a Etsy shop yet, but have been thinking about it. I sew clothes and do a little crafting also,and would like to sell my creations online.
Rosetta Peters Thank you! I really hope you start one. It can be challenging, but it is so worth it when you put in the work. Best of luck!
I liked your video, alot of useful information. Your perseverance paid off. I'm thinking of doing craft shows or etsy, will retire in 3 to five years thinking of starting to build my stock.
So glad this was helpful! Yes go for it!
My daughter and I gave started making wreaths and I am considering Etsy. Your video was very inspiring.
Thanks for sharing
I love that! Thanks for watching 😊
Nerida I’m so happy to hear that!
So fun to hear from another Etsy seller!! Love it! 💜
Kate Hayes Thanks so much!! 🧡
Thank you for your encouragement.. Today is my first day - opening an Etsy shop. I sell handmade Jewelry.
Congrats on opening your shop! 🎊
I love your positivity and yet you are so real! So encouraging for a newly starting Etsy seller:)
Thank you so much!! And congrats on your new Etsy shop! 😊
Thank you so much for posting. This video was so helpful to me! I'm thinking of starting an Etsy store and wanting to see some ins and outs.
The only question I have is, do you suggest having a PO Box for returns and for the shipping label? And would you suggest all sales final, with the exception of damages?
So glad this was helpful! Yes, I do recommend having a PO Box or UPS box so you can keep your personal address private. It’s definitely not necessary, but I HIGHLY recommend it.
Jenny,your a sweetheart. Today !y husband and I cleaned out our garage and he gave me half for my shop. Monday I sign up to stay I'm already on Facebook and I forget the other one. So here I go. Bless you darling
vickie hicks wohoo!! I’m so excited for you! And having that garage space will be so nice!
I want to start an Etsy floral design shop
Now. I have been making wreaths and more for over 20 yrs.. I watch your tutorials and other designers. I enjoy your love of wreath making!!!! It is my passion. Please help me get started. Thank you 💕
You should! I’d love to help! I teach that inside my wreath making VIP group. You can learn more about that here www.jennyswreathboutique.com/vipgroup
I just opened my Etsy Shop on 11/3/20! Slow getting started, but loving my creative side. I'm looking forward to the future and hoping that I can quit my exhausting job and stay home!!
Wohoo congrats!! Yes that would be amazing for sure 🙌🏼. You can definitely do it!
@@JennysWreathBoutique I've recently come acrossed your UA-cam videos and have been learning a lot from you! Thank you for sharing your past experiences and great tips! Thank you for your help! I greatly appreciate your advice! 🤗😃💕
Jenny, can you do a video showing how you prepare your wreaths for shipment &&& where you get the boxes to ship them in.
Thank you in advance,
Chas
Yes! It’s coming! Right now, I only have all that training inside of my VIP group, though.
You are so adorable. I’m so happy that I found you. I’ll check out your shop. Thanks 😊
Thanks so much!
Thank you for all your videos, you really inspire me a lot!!! I want to open digital products on ETSY, I love your videos!!! Thanks a lot. Blessing
So glad you like them! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you, Jenny! You re great! I am a new subscriber to your channel, I think your work is great. I am new in business, I am so nervous about it... Hope everything will be just fine. Congrats! I want to sell on Etsy but I remember one thing, while ago I just tried to sell a card and they wanted me to pay for that item. Without selling anything yet...
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! You shouldn’t have any fees before you sell something other than the 20 cent listing fee.
Oh my goodness!!!!! I just recently started making wreaths! The reason I started is because I was wanting to buy flowers for the outside of my house and my husband told me no lol I too am a stay at home mom now. That's too funny! Thanks for all the info! Your videos have helped me out alot 💗💗
Ohmygoodness that’s so funny!!! We’re the same! Now you can see where that might take you! 😂😂😂 .Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
@@JennysWreathBoutique yes! Thank you! By the way I got my flowers about a month ago lol 😊😊
Wohoo!!
Thank you for sharing ! Encourage me to share my wreaths . Need to figure out how many I can add , share
You’re so encouraging, I’ve been wanting to sell on Etsy for year’s
Thanks for watching! What’s holding you back? Hopefully this encouraged you to finally start 😊
Thank you Jenny for this today. I want to start an Etsy shop but I am terrible with electronics. I'm not really sure how to get started filming to put on UA-cam or starting an Etsy shop. Can you give me some pointers. I have worked in the hospital in labor and delivery for over 20 years and it's destroying my body. I've already had both shoulders, back and just had my left hip replaced the end of May. I need something that won't be so physically demanding. Thanks for everything! Love your videos.
Well, you’re in good company. I’m also terrible with electronics. I didn’t start my UA-cam channel until I already had a successful shop, so no need to worry about that. As far as Etsy, check my Etsy tips playlist here on UA-cam! I share tons of great info 🙌🏼.
Hi Jenny!! I am literally taping a box to ship my first wreath! I am so nervous! Lol. I Have 5 wreaths that I have to ship out. I made an Etsy Account but have not put them on there yet. Manly because it seemed like a lot involved. You are so awesome thank you for sharing your tips! I am so Happy I found your channel.appreciative. I subscribed! Thanks again!!
Wohoo! Congratulations on shipping your first wreath! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing ❤️
Thanks so much for this Video. I want to try Etsy but I am afraid my wreaths will not sale. I consider my wreaths to be quality and my friends and family buy wreaths from me. They all love them and I know I should branch out to sale more. You have given me some confidence to reconsider and try Etsy.
Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad it was encouraging for you 😊
Would love to see any videos on the Etsy shop! My friends and family encourage me to sign on with Etsy for my small wreath business but my main fear is wasting my money to invest in this endeavor and what if it is not successful? You are very encouraging, however, and you make beautiful wreaths!
Thank you for sharing! I’ve just opened my shop and this was so inspiring!
Congrats on your new Etsy shop! Thanks for watching 😊
This is so nice lol. I’ve been thinking about starting an Etsy store recently so I’ve been watching a bunch of videos. Like you vid!
Awesome! Thanks for watching! And if you do start one, I have a playlist with Etsy tips that I think will be helpful! Best of luck! 😁👍🏻
Wow! This was very inspirational. Thank you for sharing. We just moved from a city to the country, and I am working a job that doesn't pay fairly and it's not what I am passionate about or enjoy. It's really been taking a toll on my emotional and mental health. Lately I have been thinking that working for myself and doing something I love would be better for my family and me. I love crafting and I think I'm pretty good at it. My question to you is if you would advise sticking with one type of item to sell on Etsy or a variety to start out with? I enjoy all sorts of DIYs and crafting, etc. so it would be hard to nail down one, but I would want the best chance for success! Any advice you might have would be most appreciated. I am so happy for you and your family and again, THANK you for sharing your story! I plan to watch more of your videos. This was my first on this topic!
So sorry to hear about your current work situation. That’s hard, and it’s definitely a huge blessing to be able to work for myself from home. To answer your question, I would stick to one thing, or at least things that are extremely similar. You don’t want to become a commodity shop. You want to be know for doing one thing well. Plus, it also helps Etsy’s algorithm in the long run itemize your listings in search. I hope that helps!
@@JennysWreathBoutique It definitely helps and it confirms what I was thinking as well. Thank you for taking the time to read and reply!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm encouraged to keep going! I do have an Etsy shop but I haven't made any sales yet.
I’m so glad this was encouraging 😊
I am currently tying my hand at making wreaths. My goal is hopefully to be able to sell them. I lost my daughter last year and I am now caring for my disabled granddaughter. Ive worked my whole life and now I cant. So I am looking for something to do that I love and can make a little extra money. Your video is a great encouragement.
Ohmygoodness I am so sorry for your loss 💔. I’m glad this video was an encouragement 😊
Thank you for sharing your story! You are very inspiring. God bless you and your family
Thanks so much! Happy to share 😊
Awe thank you for the inspiration! I have a new shop...just really starting to get sales..thanks for a peek at my potential 😁
Rhonda Lane Thanks for watching!! And congrats on your new shop!
I love your wreaths!! Thank you for the info!!
Thanks for watching!
You are truly an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing. I love your channel and your beautiful wreaths! 🥰
Ohmygoodness you are so sweet! Thank you so much ❤️. I appreciate you watching and being here!
Love your attitude Jenny! You’ve got a new subscriber and Instagram follower 💕
Aww! Thank you so much ❤️
Very inspiring. I would love to setup Etsy Shop. I sell personal picked clothing in Philippines but I am also planning to sell within US. I am just scared and don’t know how to do it. Thank you for sharing your experience and great job Jenny!
Jehan Kruger I know it’s scary to start something new, but you’ll be so glad you did. The best way to learn is by doing, so just learn as you go! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your honesty & great video!!!