MR SHEFFY man, thank you so much for posting #9. I'm a month in, 120 listings, 60 views, 31 visits, no sales. There's absolutely no way I'm gonna give up, I promised I'd give it a year. BUT really feeling frustrated… #9 has pulled me back on track. So many videos on how this can be done. So few outline how much patience is going to be necessary. So thanks for #9, its an important reminder, possibly THE most important. Cheers, keep on!
These are legitimately the best TH-cam videos regarding Etsy. There are more experienced TH-camrs in the space that have great content, but yours is the best. Very useful and encouraging material brother
# 9 is a profound, deep truth that cannot be escaped. Your ending wrap up shows a lot of wisdom gained at a young age, good for you!. I'm giving Etsy a shot at 70 years old. Putting past skills to use again can be fun financially, but , as you said, it's more boring than watching paint dry. Your friends will be even more bored than you once they understand how you spend your day.
Don't tell them! let it be our secret (It can be quite boring to listen/hear because it is so involved and taxing) though I'll listen; by the way I am 17 min into my 73rd Birthday. I find all this so time consuming and I must pay attention to my wife; but it can like the stock market in the long run prove both beneficial and the exercise those grey cells...far better than any coloring book..good luck on the trail. G
But it's the reward at the end that makes it all worth while. I am going to get started on this when I get back from vacation. Keep us posted on how your storefront is doing and any advice you think will help us.
I watched your video to check myself as I started a apparel brand a year ago. My journey hasn't been exactly the same (I started with a manufacturer and build an e-commerce website myself) but all your points are 100% true for your journey and similar ones. Keep up the great content Alek!
Thanks for #9! I needed to hear that. I already knew POD was not a “get rich quick” scheme, but your mindset of “upload 4,000 designs before getting worried” provided a quantifiable clarity to the process. 😊
Alex, you're a great teacher and I feel like you've given me the start I deeply needed. Listening to your coaching, now I don't feel like I'm treading water getting no where. Willing to put in the time and the work and expand my creative skills, thanks to you.
Seriously Alek, your videos are always pure value! 🔥 You strive to give high value in your videos, with no fluff, and you tell it like it is. I am going to watch this one a few times! Thanks!
Week 3 of my shop with a one week long suspension on week two. I will continue to chase niches and learn as much as i can. Got a sale the day i got suspended and now im on a mission to succeed. Thanks for the info and your time, cant wait until i can comment about my 10th and 100th sale!
@berkannyetis i had a shirt that had the word beer on it. I wound up looking through etsys policies and saw you couldn't reference drugs or alcohol. Then i deleted the post and wrote an email to them saying i was unsure about the rules and policies, but after reviewing them i found the problem with my shop and deleted the listing. They replied in a day and i was soon unbanned.
I'm 51 and what you said in the first 3 minutes made alot of sense. Momentum. Very well explained. I have held myself back based on that statement alone. Just don't jump in uneducated. I don't think watching videos is a waste of time, but after a while you can analyze yourself to a standstill
This video hits bullseye in many different condition of my business mind. Most of the the time I am over thinking many ideas and but contrary will put me in momentum break! It is so frustrating! I am so grateful tho that people like you, helps people like us, not only you are generous with sharing great tips and informations, you're also helping to turn off the momentum break and start to keep going. Once I finally figure this out, I promise my self to be helpful like you. Pls dont stop helping. More power!
Tip #9!!! 100%! Cheering you on for your dedication to the process. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to give others the opportunity to add to their toolbox.
TY Alek for not being another guru, but providing actual value. I immediately subscribed + liked @ Tip#6... not recommending a credit card unless you clearly understand debt impacts. But mainly I hope the people in the back heard who want passive income w/instant gratification from unreliable sources on TH-cam. It takes time, hard work, practice, and dedication.
I do like what you said at the end. It's simple, not complicated, it just takes hard work. Most people don't want to work hard. But working hard is usually sets you apart from the rest.
I love your channel and videos. Authentic and realistic. I’m in the sales profession and I can liken this process to switching jobs - it takes about 8-12 months to build your funnel and make regular sales. Etsy is no different! Thanks for making that clear, and for being honest. And of course, for delivering concise and actionable content!
Authentic? the guy won't even show his own checking account with his name on it, and you automatically think he's rolling in money? He tells you several ways to make all this money but no one checks to see if he is even doing any of this on his own. People are way too easily fooled.
Wow this is the second video I watched on this channel and I have to say this is absolutely spectacular quality, both in content and production. Thanks a lot man!
Loved the video!💕 Just started my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They offer a huge variety of digital comics for every genre, and lifetime updates too!😍
I had a clothing line. I agree. People buy bLack, Gray heather, white and Red, maybe one blue - in that order of popularity. No need for more than 4 or 5 colors of T shirts.
I tried this once. Had a hard time narrowing it down past 7. I had Black, White, Heather grey, and I think the rest were Red, Blue, Heather Peach, and Heather Sky Blue. How do you think I could improve on that?
I started an etsy shop using AI and some editing skills about a year ago. I had about 100 designs by the end of the year and sold over 450 items. It litterally started from watching a video on how to use printify/etsy ans use midjourney. Although I didn't become super rich from it, some of the tips you gave I wish I knew beforehand. I think I should have stuck with one item and I think I should have not experimented with two many genres of art. One thing I didn't know is you can open a multiple shops using the same EIN so it will still all fall under the same buisness. So this yeah I'm going to try to focus on one item and take some of the tips I saw from you other videos. Litterally been binging all your videos. They are all so helpful.
gosh there are so many of them now isnt there man with all those people making millions and making videos telling people the SECRET to their millions oh geeze this is real content and definitely not at all astroturfed bs
I stuck around because someone mentioned how powerful your very last point was and woh. Glad i did. I dont know if this os a path ill be taking but your last point gives me gun ho to keep pushing forward in what ive been persuing.
I appreciate your delivery . Very concise and insightful. Please continue to deliver these jewels of instruction, advice and motivation .To your continued success!!
@@undeadducky7729 just out of curiosity, did you follow his advise to the letter, and still failed? I am tempted to give it a go based on this guy's channel, and a few others, and was genuinely wondering, if someone did follow the steps and suffered the grind, and yet still failed to make money. Please elaborate if you'd like.
Hi Alek, I have watched all of your TH-cam vids. I have started an Etsy shop for mainly clip art but things are going pretty slow. I have sold 6 items in a month!! I have 118 items for sale. I notice that as soon as I sell something, viewings go up. Weird! It’s celebration time each time I do have a sale. Love your way of teaching, really inspiring.
Love the mindset explanation! It will be a year of POD for me this August and I am excited to see what Q4 brings! Great info as usual, Alek! Thank you!
good stuff! this is the first video of yours I have watched and I got a lot of good info out of it and I subscribed and will be watching more. Thank you for this :)
Liquid gold, learnt a lot! Appreciate the effort. One request, can you do a video on how to find your niche/how you found your niche? Would be amazing to pick your brain!!
This video is GOLD !!! I'm kind of confused with Tip #2, repurposing. If you were to upload your designs as shirts, mugs, phone cases, stickers, etc, wouldn't they all be under your shop anyways ? Or is it easier to make a shop with just apparel, then with just mugs ? Good luck to all. Make that $$$
Thank you for the insight!!! Print on demand is something I've always dreamed of doing. After a RIF at my previous employment, I'm taking this unexpected blessing as MY TIME to do what I want....and start my POD business! Your video is full of great info! I'll definitely be subscribing for more helpful tips. :)
Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT open that credit card unless you’re very experienced with credit cards and know how to keep your credit utilization down with this card! You WILL mess up and WILL end up in debt! We want to get out of debt with these stores that we are opening up so listen to me while you still can! Also good luck with your store!
How do you make listings for the same product without making new products? ie Shirts with various designs. Sorry just getting started with this and really appreciate all the info and resources you provide 👍🏼
honestly, I get the wrong understanding from this video, maybe it's a language barrier. Because I m not in the position of spending money. I need a free module.@@fromtheashes8498
Number 8 Building an email list might need more explanation for Etsy sellers. I have build email list as a blogger….but how does someone selling mugs, build an email list?
in the coming weeks? clicking create account from your phone takes a lot of effort for you? guess you are gonna have some trouble once you see you need 20 thousand listings that cost .20 cents each and 99% of your shit wont sell
@@undeadducky7729 coming week as in singular... not plural.. and has nothing to do with the difficulty of opening and etsy account... seo research for the types of products to create and actually playing around in midjourney learning to create better art. And I guess with that type of mindset why would you even try huh? Appreciate your guidance tho?
More people need to hear the last part! You will have to endure those months where you are not paid to do the work before you start seeing the results.
Okay, Alek. I'm in for the long game. I mean WTH, why not? Liked and Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I celebrate your success bc that's how the universe works - in doing so, whatever's yours is mine. :) Also, good luck to everyone else on here!
@@undeadducky7729 I hear you. Funny thing is I’ve started getting pretty creative w some ideas and having fun w it. I’m not looking to create “wealth” and have 0 expectations which is why I posted “why not?”. Just having fun being creative and if that resonates w anyone once I list, then no harm. But I do hear you on the wealth bit. It’s not a quick to bank kinda gig for sure but then again that’s what Alek is also trying to explain.
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10 thousand a month is a veryyyyy long journey though....etsy is getting oversaturated in almost everything....its overwhelming
I have ideas.....🤫 I got a whiteboard and everything. I'm taking NOTES, Alek!
We need to add value to whatever widget chosen, in order to compete.👍
Great content. Please how can I own an etsy shop living in the UAE?
do you mean Paypal business credit card? or pb regular credit card?
Read the review for printify.. I would not use them .. hellz no
"the process will work, if you do" - words to live by. Great video
yeah last tip is the best
30 people said this like did you hear that in the video and go man that was such a great one liner
@@undeadducky7729 30 people said this? Strange, pretty sure there wasn't 30 people in the video...
MR SHEFFY man, thank you so much for posting #9. I'm a month in, 120 listings, 60 views, 31 visits, no sales. There's absolutely no way I'm gonna give up, I promised I'd give it a year. BUT really feeling frustrated… #9 has pulled me back on track. So many videos on how this can be done. So few outline how much patience is going to be necessary. So thanks for #9, its an important reminder, possibly THE most important. Cheers, keep on!
Update?
Where can I buy?
These are legitimately the best TH-cam videos regarding Etsy. There are more experienced TH-camrs in the space that have great content, but yours is the best. Very useful and encouraging material brother
# 9 is a profound, deep truth that cannot be escaped. Your ending wrap up shows a lot of wisdom gained at a young age, good for you!.
I'm giving Etsy a shot at 70 years old. Putting past skills to use again can be fun financially, but , as you said, it's more boring than watching paint dry.
Your friends will be even more bored than you once they understand how you spend your day.
Don't tell them! let it be our secret (It can be quite boring to listen/hear because it is so involved and taxing) though I'll listen; by the way I am 17 min into my 73rd Birthday. I find all this so time consuming and I must pay attention to my wife; but it can like the stock market in the long run prove both beneficial and the exercise those grey cells...far better than any coloring book..good luck on the trail. G
But it's the reward at the end that makes it all worth while. I am going to get started on this when I get back from vacation. Keep us posted on how your storefront is doing and any advice you think will help us.
Dont you love designing though? I love it!
Inspiring!
@@cadirector And how's it going so far for you man? I'm thinking of starting myself
I watched your video to check myself as I started a apparel brand a year ago. My journey hasn't been exactly the same (I started with a manufacturer and build an e-commerce website myself) but all your points are 100% true for your journey and similar ones. Keep up the great content Alek!
Thanks for #9! I needed to hear that. I already knew POD was not a “get rich quick” scheme, but your mindset of “upload 4,000 designs before getting worried” provided a quantifiable clarity to the process. 😊
That's 800 pounds on listings let's not forget that bit
@@abelhanino69 Print on demand is not only etsy bro
Haha and i uploaded 6 Designs and was wondering why nobody was buying 😂
Alex, you're a great teacher and I feel like you've given me the start I deeply needed. Listening to your coaching, now I don't feel like I'm treading water getting no where. Willing to put in the time and the work and expand my creative skills, thanks to you.
Seriously Alek, your videos are always pure value! 🔥 You strive to give high value in your videos, with no fluff, and you tell it like it is. I am going to watch this one a few times! Thanks!
Week 3 of my shop with a one week long suspension on week two. I will continue to chase niches and learn as much as i can. Got a sale the day i got suspended and now im on a mission to succeed. Thanks for the info and your time, cant wait until i can comment about my 10th and 100th sale!
How’s it going?
Why did you get suspended
@fendiabi790 i been slacking havent posted in 2 weeks but im up to 8 sales. Wrapping paper is what i mostly sold. All christmas in july theme.
@berkannyetis i had a shirt that had the word beer on it. I wound up looking through etsys policies and saw you couldn't reference drugs or alcohol. Then i deleted the post and wrote an email to them saying i was unsure about the rules and policies, but after reviewing them i found the problem with my shop and deleted the listing. They replied in a day and i was soon unbanned.
Hey, how is it going nowadays? Any updates?
I'm 51 and what you said in the first 3 minutes made alot of sense. Momentum. Very well explained. I have held myself back based on that statement alone. Just don't jump in uneducated. I don't think watching videos is a waste of time, but after a while you can analyze yourself to a standstill
This video hits bullseye in many different condition of my business mind. Most of the the time I am over thinking many ideas and but contrary will put me in momentum break! It is so frustrating! I am so grateful tho that people like you, helps people like us, not only you are generous with sharing great tips and informations, you're also helping to turn off the momentum break and start to keep going.
Once I finally figure this out, I promise my self to be helpful like you.
Pls dont stop helping. More power!
Tip #9!!! 100%! Cheering you on for your dedication to the process. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to give others the opportunity to add to their toolbox.
I've done step 1. I'm following through. Will come back here to update my progress. Thanks for making these videos, they really help.
Update??
Update?
Update?
As a New POD seller. Really appreciate your motivational words at the end of the video 😊🙏
Tip #9 was legit worth the whole vid (and that extra ad rev haha). Thanks for all of your insight - it's so helpful!!
This is by far the most informative video I have seen in this area! Extreme value in all your videos, thank you so much!
My vote's on Tip 9! No matter what you're doing you gotta pay your dues!
TY Alek for not being another guru, but providing actual value. I immediately subscribed + liked @ Tip#6... not recommending a credit card unless you clearly understand debt impacts. But mainly I hope the people in the back heard who want passive income w/instant gratification from unreliable sources on TH-cam. It takes time, hard work, practice, and dedication.
I do like what you said at the end. It's simple, not complicated, it just takes hard work. Most people don't want to work hard. But working hard is usually sets you apart from the rest.
I love your channel and videos. Authentic and realistic. I’m in the sales profession and I can liken this process to switching jobs - it takes about 8-12 months to build your funnel and make regular sales. Etsy is no different! Thanks for making that clear, and for being honest. And of course, for delivering concise and actionable content!
Authentic? the guy won't even show his own checking account with his name on it, and you automatically think he's rolling in money? He tells you several ways to make all this money but no one checks to see if he is even doing any of this on his own. People are way too easily fooled.
Wow this is the second video I watched on this channel and I have to say this is absolutely spectacular quality, both in content and production. Thanks a lot man!
I appreciate your honest and authentic tone in your videos 🙌✨
“Watching videos like these when I could have spent growing my business” *closes video*
"Commented first." Lol
Brilliant young man here. New flower 🌼 here in your garden. It's sunny over here.
Thankyou so much. Youre a legend mate! I appreciate your no nonsense approach too. I am at the posting stage and youve helped me. Thankyou
I love the way you break down and explain your strategies. It makes it easy to understand.
Loved the video!💕 Just started my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They offer a huge variety of digital comics for every genre, and lifetime updates too!😍
One of the best videos on the internet 🙏 Thank you for this!
I had a clothing line. I agree. People buy bLack, Gray heather, white and Red, maybe one blue - in that order of popularity. No need for more than 4 or 5 colors of T shirts.
I tried this once. Had a hard time narrowing it down past 7. I had Black, White, Heather grey, and I think the rest were Red, Blue, Heather Peach, and Heather Sky Blue.
How do you think I could improve on that?
I started an etsy shop using AI and some editing skills about a year ago. I had about 100 designs by the end of the year and sold over 450 items. It litterally started from watching a video on how to use printify/etsy ans use midjourney. Although I didn't become super rich from it, some of the tips you gave I wish I knew beforehand. I think I should have stuck with one item and I think I should have not experimented with two many genres of art. One thing I didn't know is you can open a multiple shops using the same EIN so it will still all fall under the same buisness. So this yeah I'm going to try to focus on one item and take some of the tips I saw from you other videos. Litterally been binging all your videos. They are all so helpful.
thank you, I'm launching my brand soon from a POD model, so I appreciate this guy
Needed this.
Thanks Alek! You've been my favorite channel for this kind of content!
gosh there are so many of them now isnt there man with all those people making millions and making videos telling people the SECRET to their millions oh geeze this is real content and definitely not at all astroturfed bs
I stuck around because someone mentioned how powerful your very last point was and woh. Glad i did. I dont know if this os a path ill be taking but your last point gives me gun ho to keep pushing forward in what ive been persuing.
I appreciate your delivery . Very concise and insightful. Please continue to deliver these jewels of instruction, advice and motivation .To your continued success!!
The tip at the end was needed and valuble! Another great video 📹
Gold nuggets throughout your video. "Learn the skills to pay the bills."
Thank you Alek! I am a noob on POD but your tips are mad inspirational and your vibe is positive bro. Thank you very much!! Let's go!!
this guy is hyped that the grifter is inspirational, your gonna need that when you watch your POD business fall into the ground like most others do
@@undeadducky7729 just out of curiosity, did you follow his advise to the letter, and still failed? I am tempted to give it a go based on this guy's channel, and a few others, and was genuinely wondering, if someone did follow the steps and suffered the grind, and yet still failed to make money. Please elaborate if you'd like.
Hi Alek, I have watched all of your TH-cam vids. I have started an Etsy shop for mainly clip art but things are going pretty slow. I have sold 6 items in a month!! I have 118 items for sale. I notice that as soon as I sell something, viewings go up. Weird! It’s celebration time each time I do have a sale. Love your way of teaching, really inspiring.
Try organic marketing
Hey can u explain how u do that.
For sure one of the best videos on this topic!
"Process will work, if you do"
Wise words
“The process will work if you do.” Gold.
As a lifelong customer I can verify that option overload often ends with me not buying anything.
Good work bro! Valuable insights.
I am SO glad to have found you and your content!
Thank you for the high quality content, for remaining humble and helping others to succeed.
thank god u said that in the first 45 seconds, i closed the video and went to my shop right after
Your`e the perfect teacher i never had. Thank you so much for these free classes.
appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video
Love the mindset explanation! It will be a year of POD for me this August and I am excited to see what Q4 brings! Great info as usual, Alek! Thank you!
and how are you doing thus far?
Interested also, how has the year been.? What have you learnt and how well did it go for your?
Update?
Mate, ur super good at these videos! talent my friend
good stuff! this is the first video of yours I have watched and I got a lot of good info out of it and I subscribed and will be watching more. Thank you for this :)
Great video and yes no one wants to hear the last tip but its the most valuable!
These are amazing tips and insight that I’ve never heard anyone talk about 🙌🙌🙌
because its bad advice
Liquid gold, learnt a lot! Appreciate the effort.
One request, can you do a video on how to find your niche/how you found your niche? Would be amazing to pick your brain!!
This video is GOLD !!! I'm kind of confused with Tip #2, repurposing. If you were to upload your designs as shirts, mugs, phone cases, stickers, etc, wouldn't they all be under your shop anyways ? Or is it easier to make a shop with just apparel, then with just mugs ? Good luck to all. Make that $$$
yes he meant it that way, have designs for tshirts till it sells and use same design on mugs but they seperate shops....might work😊
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the insight. Just set up our accounts yesterday!
Thank you for the insight!!! Print on demand is something I've always dreamed of doing. After a RIF at my previous employment, I'm taking this unexpected blessing as MY TIME to do what I want....and start my POD business! Your video is full of great info! I'll definitely be subscribing for more helpful tips. :)
Great video, appreciate you sharing it!
cant wait to start my pod
I appreciate you for sharing this, excellent!
bro talking about ten thousand dollars a month, Im just trying to get my first damn sale
Correct sir, an extra 100$ for gas is very well welcomed. 🤣
Same bro
Bro, did you run ads?
@@amjadmuhammad3073 Yeah7 I did and I got around 757 views but no buys
@@suddenlysurreal6679 ok
ad placement is genius
its almost as if a whole team of professional marketers are behind this guy propping up his bold claims of success
The 9 tip was the best, thank you for include that.
Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT open that credit card unless you’re very experienced with credit cards and know how to keep your credit utilization down with this card! You WILL mess up and WILL end up in debt! We want to get out of debt with these stores that we are opening up so listen to me while you still can! Also good luck with your store!
Didnt understand.... 😅
absolutely incredible info! thank you so much
How do you make listings for the same product without making new products? ie Shirts with various designs.
Sorry just getting started with this and really appreciate all the info and resources you provide 👍🏼
taking these tips. ill be back after my 100th and 1000th listing. Wish me luck
Good luck
me too..
How are things going for you?
honestly, I get the wrong understanding from this video, maybe it's a language barrier.
Because I m not in the position of spending money. I need a free module.@@fromtheashes8498
"The process will work if you do." 🎯
wow what a great take away, get to work wagie
Another amazing video Alek bro, very insightful ❤
Number 8 Building an email list might need more explanation for Etsy sellers. I have build email list as a blogger….but how does someone selling mugs, build an email list?
I really appreciate your videos Alek. About to start my store in the coming week!!
in the coming weeks? clicking create account from your phone takes a lot of effort for you? guess you are gonna have some trouble once you see you need 20 thousand listings that cost .20 cents each and 99% of your shit wont sell
@@undeadducky7729 coming week as in singular... not plural.. and has nothing to do with the difficulty of opening and etsy account... seo research for the types of products to create and actually playing around in midjourney learning to create better art.
And I guess with that type of mindset why would you even try huh? Appreciate your guidance tho?
Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!
THANKS A BUNCH, AMAZING VIDEO!!!
More people need to hear the last part! You will have to endure those months where you are not paid to do the work before you start seeing the results.
suffer for etsy SLAVES LIST THE AI ART BIGOTS
Thank you for sharing! I’m going to give this a shot.
YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!
all great tips! thanks for sharing
The process will work if you do! Well said.
The info on this video is GOLD
like a golden turd in the rough
I somewhat understand what you're saying.
I'll keep at it.
thx for the subtitles in brazilian portuguese,im not so good at english and this helped me a lot!
Alek you are the best at what you do great valuable content always 💎
lol what does he really do? sit at his computer and click generate image then throw it on canva? guess you like to set the bar low
This channel = value
I love your videos. You give always the best informations and many details that other people not say.
Best video to do with clothing print dropshipping out there thank you for the help
Good on you
my man....this is a very great video :) It is on par with your midjourney video. Thank you for what you do.
glad you are easily amused
Great video and great value..first part "momentum" straight from Atomic Habits
The process will work if you do!! Nice one!!
Okay, Alek. I'm in for the long game. I mean WTH, why not? Liked and Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I celebrate your success bc that's how the universe works - in doing so, whatever's yours is mine. :) Also, good luck to everyone else on here!
you would be better off casting a spell to generate wealth than the 90 thousand postings you will need on etsy to get one sale
@@undeadducky7729 I hear you. Funny thing is I’ve started getting pretty creative w some ideas and having fun w it. I’m not looking to create “wealth” and have 0 expectations which is why I posted “why not?”. Just having fun being creative and if that resonates w anyone once I list, then no harm. But I do hear you on the wealth bit. It’s not a quick to bank kinda gig for sure but then again that’s what Alek is also trying to explain.
Nice vid thank you for sharing with us
This was an incredible video. Thanks for so much great info
Love the Dave Ramsey reference 😂
Thanks Noodles & Company!
Inspiring last part!
Absolutely fantastic explanation and visualization about what’s happening! Thank you 🙏🏻
whats happening bot?
Hello, I am from Iraq. Can you teach me to win?
“Extremely boring to do” - you god damn right
wow, great video. thanks so much
Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!
The time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices
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