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In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast you’ll meet Jessica, the Captain of Etsy Waterloo Region and the heart, mind, and talent behind hand stamped brand, Rawkette. If you’re at all curious about Etsy, and what it takes to open a shop and be successful, than this is the episode for you. We go deep on the topic, touching on everything from the basics to SEO, while also learning about Jessica in some pretty deep ways. Carve out some time for this one, because we know you will enjoy it.
Meet Jessica - Police Foundations to Sales to EntrepreneurHow she got started on EtsyThe ‘Why’ behind what she’s doing - customer service is everythingThe Captain - Running Etsy Waterloo RegionEtsy Workshops & Bootcamps - the basics of EtsyTaking your business seriously - why people shop on Etsy, valuing your workLacey’s experience with EtsyManaging the highs and lows of owning an Etsy businessHow to apply to an Etsy MarketLearning to use digital marketing for her businessRepeat sales and word of mouthWhat does success look like for Rawkette?SEO - what is it and why do you need to worry about it?Going from full time mom to full time Rawkette - finding her rhythmWhat’s next?Learning every step of the wayWhere ‘Rawkette’ came fromPrincess Auto - https://www.princessauto.com/en/b/kitchener/N-1b7n4i8 Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ Nicole Beno - http://www.nicolebeno.com/ Waterloo Region Small Business Centre - https://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/ Kitchener Market - https://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/index.asp Etsy Forums - https://www.etsy.com/ca/forums Access to Professionals - https://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/userContent/documents//12)%20Access%20to%20Professionals%2010-10-20172.pdf Etsy Made In Canada - http://www.etsywaterlooregion.com/shows/etsy-made-in-canada-fall-18/ Etsy Holiday Market - http://www.etsywaterlooregion.com/shows/etsy-holiday-market-18/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com Justin Bieber - http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/ SEO - https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo Boko Designs - https://www.boko.ca/ Jillian Harris - https://www.jillianharris.com/ Other Quotes from this Episode:
“Without Etsy I wouldn’t have been able to start my business.”“I love the stories behind the pieces I’m making. It’s why I do what I do.”“People shopping on Etsy want an experience, they want to know the story behind the maker.”“When you put the work in, that will come back to you in sales.”“Do what makes you happy.”“If it scares you, do it.”“Owning your own business is a never ending journey of learning.”Rawkette - https://www.etsy.com/shop/rawkette
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rawkettecustom/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/therawkette?lang=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Rawkette/
Etsy Waterloo Region - https://www.etsywaterlooregion.com/
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