Etsy as a Stepping Stone: Unlocking Bigger Business Goals with Etsy Income

In this episode of the Etsy Seller podcast, host Cody McGuffie interviews Ellie who shares her journey of starting on Etsy in 2020 after breaking her leg and needing a new source of income.  She discusses her transition from selling tangible products to discovering the world of print on demand and how it became her true passion.  Ellie also reveals how her success on Etsy allowed her to start her dream coffee shop.  Her story is a testament to the power of determination, adaptability, and using Etsy as a stepping stone to achieve bigger goals. The Etsy Seller Podcast is hosted by Cody McGuffie, CEO and founder of EverBee. In each weekly episode of this podcast, you’ll hear from experienced Etsy Sellers on how they run their Etsy business, how they got their first sales on Etsy, how they market their Etsy shops and so much more. EverBee is an Etsy product analytics tool that helps Etsy sellers find best selling products and keywords so they can sell more on Etsy. It helps Etsy sellers speed up product research and product discovery so they can get their first Etsy sales and grow their business. Sign up for EverBee for free at the link - https://everbee.io

Guest Bio Ellie Hugdahl is a full-time entrepreneur and a thriving Etsy seller. She started her Etsy journey in 2020 after breaking her leg and needing to find an alternative source of income. Ellie initially sold jewelry but soon transitioned to print on demand, which she fell in love with due to its passive nature. With the income from her Etsy shop, Ellie was able to purchase her dream business, a coffee shop called Unity Coffee. She is passionate about helping others start their own Etsy businesses and offers coaching and shop audits. Ellie's success on Etsy has been fueled by her dedication to learning and improving, as well as her positive mindset and hustle mentality. She believes in the power of consistency and not giving up, and she continues to inspire others with her journey. You can find Ellie on TikTok and YouTube, where she shares valuable insights and tips for Etsy sellers and entrepreneurs. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneywithellie Instagram: instagram.com/moneywithellie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Elliehugdahl

Timestamps with key takeaways: (09:00) Finding relevant product trends (12:28) Failure and Shop Suspension (15:21) The coffee shop business (18:28) Podcasts for personal growth (24:40) Print on demand product recommendations

Entities Mentioned: ecommerce, Etsy, print on demand, Everbee, Canva, business platform, products, jewelry, coffee shop, revenue, income, success, hustle, passive income, shop suspension, trademark infringement, mindset, podcasts, coaching, shop audits, target audience, niche, listings, TikTok, YouTube, growth, e-commerce, business.

Quotes

"Etsy doesn't have to be the end all be all. It actually can become a stepping stone to a bigger goal." (00:00:55)

"Everbee really excelled my shop success, like doubled my numbers in a couple of months." (00:07:24)

"I only look at listings that were uploaded within the last three months." (00:09:00)

"As soon as I found a design or a product that worked, I just honed into that design and ran with it." (00:28:26)