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As a broke college student with a creative streak, I decided to start a simple t-shirt business. Here's my pipeline for success: Crafted Threads for the design bundle, Amazon for a budget-friendly heat press (or borrow one like I did!), and campus events for my marketplace. Now I’m selling witty shirts that are covering my coffee habit AND my textbooks. It’s been a game changer!
Teachers LOVE a good t-shirt, and I realized I could turn that into a side gig. I used Crafted Threads for hilarious teacher-themed designs, grabbed a Cricut printer off Amazon, and started selling them to colleagues. It began as a joke, but now I’m selling to teachers across the district and even funding classroom supplies with the profits. If you're in education, this is a fantastic side hustle!
Looking back at 2024 the only reason I had any success is because I watched your 2024 todo list video. I just wish I had completely invested in it and invested less time chasing shadows. I also wish I had not spent a dime on Etsy ads after July when they shifted completely to their new ad model. Sales quadrupled once I turned off etsy ads.
Ita bags are great but they can take a long time to find a manufacturer and get a design finalised - then production takes a while too! Mualcaina has a video on her journey with her ita bags and if I remember correctly it took her two years at least and a lot of bts work! Ita bags are not for the faint of heart lol
I've been nervously going back and forth about joining HAA since I discovered you last week. Today I took the plunge. Still nervous but ready to roll my sleeves up.
They are amazing! There are also smushed plushies that fit inside so it looks like they are trapped behind glass. 🤣 Just search "ita bag plush". I have a little Shiba Inu that looks like Ammy.
Ita bag sounds like 'Eat a bag...of *****" And I cant stop laughing. Also, it makes me happy to see cage liners included. I hope more will be made as I looked for these about 6 years ago and the results were way more limited
Me over here listening to f but not watching the video hearing Starla say “eatabag” thinking “what are you Bart Simpson?” To then look at t eh scene and see its a purse. 😂
What is the minimum erank membership that I would need to see the number of searches as well as the competition for keywords on the list - without having to search each keyword individually to see complete information? The free version is pretty close to useless in this regard.
Ame el contenido pero mucho más que tuviera audio subtitulado a español! Gracias por eso! Me encanta más tu voz pero se agradece para poder hacer cosas mientras te escucho! ❤
Some valentine stuff isn't just for valentine's, could be anniversary etc, also I think it's mostly for search rankings but if it's a supply then people will be looking to make and possibly list things in time for the big day and of course there's always someone who is super organised 🤣
It's probably related to a business. Also you have to calculate with the shipping time, it can be 1 month between countries from different continents. I start uploading and advertising my Halloween bracelets in the beginning of September for example.
I'm really curious about you mentioning creating a whole business model off of moss blankets and mushrooms. What would something like that look like that would be sustainable?
I sell at Etsy for 7 years now, antique jewelry. Never a complain, but....I HATE the new form, why did they have to change something that worked so good into something so horrible. Any one els has a problem with that ? By the way I use to list 4 to 5 items a day and now maybe once a week.
Very interesting finds, thank you! Though I wouldn't go as far as saying that one can build an entire business on the moss and mushroom theme. It seems to be a temporary trend. Funny that you mentioned Valentine's day searches picking up. I decided to skip Christmas altogether (busy holiday period might not be the best time to open a new shop, considering the learning curve and potential teething problems) and configured a bunch of listings for Valentine cards instead (not live yet, so clearly need to chop-chop).
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@@StarlaMoore dang. I am just seeing your video and this
As a broke college student with a creative streak, I decided to start a simple t-shirt business. Here's my pipeline for success: Crafted Threads for the design bundle, Amazon for a budget-friendly heat press (or borrow one like I did!), and campus events for my marketplace. Now I’m selling witty shirts that are covering my coffee habit AND my textbooks. It’s been a game changer!
Teachers LOVE a good t-shirt, and I realized I could turn that into a side gig. I used Crafted Threads for hilarious teacher-themed designs, grabbed a Cricut printer off Amazon, and started selling them to colleagues. It began as a joke, but now I’m selling to teachers across the district and even funding classroom supplies with the profits. If you're in education, this is a fantastic side hustle!
Looking back at 2024 the only reason I had any success is because I watched your 2024 todo list video. I just wish I had completely invested in it and invested less time chasing shadows. I also wish I had not spent a dime on Etsy ads after July when they shifted completely to their new ad model. Sales quadrupled once I turned off etsy ads.
I actually released my 2025 prep video super early this year for this exact reason! ua-cam.com/video/otfELmF2TqM/v-deo.html
Wow that’s great your video much have help a lot of people
I seriously have a mushroom/moss themed Etsy. omg going to be rich
Ita bags are great but they can take a long time to find a manufacturer and get a design finalised - then production takes a while too! Mualcaina has a video on her journey with her ita bags and if I remember correctly it took her two years at least and a lot of bts work!
Ita bags are not for the faint of heart lol
That is so true! I have a lot of respect for creators who take the time to produce such unique items.
I also have respect for those sellers do you sell such
Yesss you are so right! I just sold a valentine product last night 😊
Wow did you make it yourself
Me, changing all the 'mushroom' tags into 'mushroom motifs' :D (English is not my native language so these tips are very helpful to me!)
I've been nervously going back and forth about joining HAA since I discovered you last week. Today I took the plunge. Still nervous but ready to roll my sleeves up.
Really appreciate you putting it out there! Fantastic video.
You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.
I had never heard of ita bags, but now I NEED ONE.
They are amazing! There are also smushed plushies that fit inside so it looks like they are trapped behind glass. 🤣 Just search "ita bag plush". I have a little Shiba Inu that looks like Ammy.
i loved your sweater!! did you designed it? its gorgeus!
I just ran into your video today and really enjoyed it. Great delivery of the message! Got a new subscriber here. :)
Wow just got on the waitlist. Wish that i found you sooner. Newly subscribed
I'm so glad you're here!
Absolutely spot on! Can’t wait to test it out.
Appreciate all the details you’ve shared!
Great content! I learned something new today!
Glad it was helpful!
Ita bag sounds like 'Eat a bag...of *****" And I cant stop laughing. Also, it makes me happy to see cage liners included. I hope more will be made as I looked for these about 6 years ago and the results were way more limited
I’m going to make one of each of those crochet patterns you mentioned this year. Please please share more 🙏🏼
Do you have your store and have you started selling
@ I’ve just been doing craft shows locally but this year I’m going to be working on my Etsy too.
@@Pceelance_solution I share all my creations on insta gram, it’s called SpudSprites
Thanks Starla, very informative and helpful, as all your videos are. 🙏 Thank you ❤
This was incredibly useful, thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Love your videos!
Grateful for you and all your efforts.
Much appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this awesome video.
You're welcome! I hope you find it helpful.
I love that sweater❤
Thank you so much!!!!
Me over here listening to f but not watching the video hearing Starla say “eatabag” thinking “what are you Bart Simpson?” To then look at t eh scene and see its a purse. 😂
@@amandacurwick851 lol I thought only me this happened to
What is the minimum erank membership that I would need to see the number of searches as well as the competition for keywords on the list - without having to search each keyword individually to see complete information? The free version is pretty close to useless in this regard.
Keywords is really board If you want to know more we can discuss
Ame el contenido pero mucho más que tuviera audio subtitulado a español! Gracias por eso! Me encanta más tu voz pero se agradece para poder hacer cosas mientras te escucho! ❤
¡Me alegro de que te haya gustado el video!
I'd be curious to know who, exactly (age, gender, etc) is buying Valentine stuff before Christmas. I just can't get my brain around it. XD
Until Starla said someone had sold an actual valentines card I assumed the increase in search volume was all sellers doing research 3 months ahead
Some valentine stuff isn't just for valentine's, could be anniversary etc, also I think it's mostly for search rankings but if it's a supply then people will be looking to make and possibly list things in time for the big day and of course there's always someone who is super organised 🤣
I'm wondering if concerns about the economy going into next year are making people kinda stock up on things early?
@juliamascardo638 This actually happens every year. I don't know that the economy has much to do with it.
It's probably related to a business. Also you have to calculate with the shipping time, it can be 1 month between countries from different continents. I start uploading and advertising my Halloween bracelets in the beginning of September for example.
Thank you Starla
I used to do great on Etsy.
Is it a good idea to make merchandise about "Luigi"?
@@justmeagain7 no. I got flagged for it
@@guerogb did you put "super mario bross" or something like that?
Mmm, that cat wall is interesting.
I'm really curious about you mentioning creating a whole business model off of moss blankets and mushrooms. What would something like that look like that would be sustainable?
Your last video clip of decorating a Christmas tree made me giggle. Can spot it too.
because she's wearing a hijab? why is that funny? there are plenty of non-Christian people who celebrate Christmas.
@ thank you for the response, increasing visibility is important to growing a youtube channel.
Well that is 11k competitors now 😂
I sell at Etsy for 7 years now, antique jewelry. Never a complain, but....I HATE the new form, why did they have to change something that worked so good into something so horrible. Any one els has a problem with that ? By the way I use to list 4 to 5 items a day and now maybe once a week.
Can you suggest some products for VAlentine?
Also looking for some products for Valentine's as well. Last year, I had a lot of sales with UV Led but want to find something new for this year
@@miadu1801 you should definitely try out wooden decor products. they’re super promising
apparel for couples like tshirt, hoodie, hat, sock or underwear
@@harriskassidy23 Merchize had published some products same as your needs you can have a look at their website
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Very interesting finds, thank you! Though I wouldn't go as far as saying that one can build an entire business on the moss and mushroom theme. It seems to be a temporary trend.
Funny that you mentioned Valentine's day searches picking up. I decided to skip Christmas altogether (busy holiday period might not be the best time to open a new shop, considering the learning curve and potential teething problems) and configured a bunch of listings for Valentine cards instead (not live yet, so clearly need to chop-chop).
Are customers searching Valentine's Day, or are they sellers seeking best sellers? 🤔