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Etsy Jam Episode 20: Kyle from CigartMetalWorks

In this episode we talk with Kyle from CigartMetalWorks. Kyle got started on Etsy by creating a product that scratched his own itch and helped him feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger on the golf course. We talk with him about beta testing with friends and customers, his custom video he has on his About page, run-ins […]

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Etsy Jam Episode 19: Leaving Your Day Job for Entrepreneurship

In this episode we talk about the exciting journey from day job to self employed entrepreneur. We cover some things that are good to keep in mind about financial planning, keeping your sanity, the rollercoaster life of entrepreneurs, time management and more!   The Entrepreneurship Myth There is one myth that we’d like to dispel. […]

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Etsy Jam Episode 18: Using AIDA to Spice Up Your Photos

In this episode we talk about the acronym AIDA.  You’ll learn what it stands for and how you can apply it to your listings’ photos. AIDA is something you can apply to any eCommerce photos – so feel free to take the concepts over to your Amazon Handmade and Shopify listings as well! What is […]

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Etsy Jam Episode 17: Allison from SideKickPortraits

Allison joins us this week from SideKickPortraits. She’s an artist and illustrator who digitally paints portraits of pets. Allison got her start with e-commerce on Fiverr but she transitioned to Etsy last December and hasn’t looked back since. She talks about a lot of what worked for her, like focusing on solid SEO keywords, putting […]