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You've inspired me to jump into Etsy. We'll see where the dice fall.

Thank you so much! New video dropping tonight or early tomorrow morning on how to find a profitable niche on Etsy!
 
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Hey guys!

Here is the next video in my Etsy Series. In the video, I go over how to find a profitable niche and what tool I use. This is step one in starting an Etsy shop. The next video I will go over how to source the product! I hope you learn something from this video!

Etsy Keyword Tool: http://bit.ly/marmaleadetsy


Let me know if you have any questions, just shoot a comment below.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-pZ_c0aB4U&t=25s
 
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Hi Mark,

Outstanding intro, really enjoyed watching it - thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum.

Your videos about Etsy are great - you have inspired me to get going as well.

Can't wait for more, keep it up!
 

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Hey guys!

Here is the next video in my Etsy Series. In the video, I go over what sites to use to test a product and then what site to use once that product is in need of being mass produced. I also share what apps I use to help speed up the process when communicating with suppliers in China. I end the video talking about a way to Print on Demand with a certain website which is essentially dropshipping but from a supplier in the US.

Sorry, this video was a little rushed. I need to get home and pack for an early Vegas trip. Heading out there for the NCAA tournament. Big college basketball fan! I will be back in my office Sunday and will drop the next video in the series.

Please, comment below with any questions. Sourcing products from China is probably my biggest strength in e-commerce. I have a fleet of Chinese agents that I have built relationships with from the age of 14. These agents can find me the best factory for any product that I may need. So please reach out with any questions!

Have a good night!

View: https://youtu.be/3lwfkcPF2Eo
 
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Be careful with ETSY. I’ve heard horror stories from successful entrepreneurs that started on Etsy doing big numbers only to have their stores shut down because they weren’t “Indy” enough or were too commercial. I guess that’s any 3 party site that you’re sacrificing control over.

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Please, Dm with any questions.

@ecommerce_lovin -- having people "DM" you with questions does not help the forum.

There might be dozens of others who have the same question.

When you don't answer questions publicly and instead respond with all "DM me" it's a major red flag that this is a lead generator/sales funnel for a later pitch. I hope that's not the case.

This is a forum for sharing information in a question/answer format -- not question/private DM.

Hope this makes sense. Thanks!
 

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To add to that, I for one acquire lots of information here by reading. One of the reasons I love forums, FREE Value.

Are you reading MJ's Book "The Millionaire Fastlane "?
I am wondering if you're just finding high demand products, and reselling them? I can't knock things that work, but I am failing to see where this isn't just a "Me-too" scenario.

How are your products distinguishable from others? Whats to say I find a high volume product like the beanie stated in the video. Find a good supplier and order 500 variations, market this beanie on Etsy, and find I am not any different from all the others ordering from the same suppliers. I'm new to most of this and from my point of view, I can make some money. Would I trust living on this? No. Side income, you bet!

What failures are you having?
 
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How are you generating 5k/mo on your niche site in just a couple of months? Google sandbox would take a few months to even begin ranking you.

Im not calling bs or anything but i have quite a few niche sites and to nonchalantly say 5k/mo in a couple months off a niche site I'd love to hear more details and see some screenshots because thats unheard of unless you're running a PBN/blackhat techniques.
 
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So, I took a look at your Etsy site and viewed a few of your products. A lot of the reviews look to be fake or at least bought. (brand new accounts, no likes or favorites by the buyers, multiple reviews from the same people named "Harrison Ford", etc.)

Are you doing give-a-ways or something to get so many reviews so fast?

In your videos you say that 1 review is about 10 sales from your experience.

But you have 454 reviews out of 2711 sales, which is about 6-1?

Is this part of the ranking hack similar to Amazon?

More sales + more reviews + On page SEO = higher in results?
 

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COMMANDMENT OF CONTROL!





@ecommerce_lovin -- having people "DM" you with questions does not help the forum.

There might be dozens of others who have the same question.

When you don't answer questions publicly and instead respond with all "DM me" it's a major red flag that this is a lead generator/sales funnel for a later pitch. I hope that's not the case.

This is a forum for sharing information in a question/answer format -- not question/private DM.

Hope this makes sense. Thanks!


Very sorry, of course, anyone can ask questions below! Also, edited the old posts to say comment questions below.
 

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How are you generating 5k/mo on your niche site in just a couple of months? Google sandbox would take a few months to even begin ranking you.

Im not calling bs or anything but i have quite a few niche sites and to nonchalantly say 5k/mo in a couple months off a niche site I'd love to hear more details and see some screenshots because thats unheard of unless you're running a PBN/blackhat techniques.


I have about 10 or so niche sites set up. I am using techniques that some would consider not to be 100% whitehat. I can get more into detail once I'm back in my office. I will be back this Sunday. Currently on vacation!
 
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So, I took a look at your Etsy site and viewed a few of your products. A lot of the reviews look to be fake or at least bought. (brand new accounts, no likes or favorites by the buyers, multiple reviews from the same people named "Harrison Ford", etc.)

Are you doing give-a-ways or something to get so many reviews so fast?

In your videos you say that 1 review is about 10 sales from your experience.

But you have 454 reviews out of 2711 sales, which is about 6-1?

Is this part of the ranking hack similar to Amazon?

More sales + more reviews + On page SEO = higher in results?

Hey good questions. I can get into more detail about this when I am back from my trip, but here is my quick answer.

Most of my customers are the first time buyers that saw my products on google shopping campaigns. So they do not have likes and favorites. Etsy is in a big growth period and they are investing heavily in SEO and advertising campaigns to try and acquire new buyers. Orders are one factor that Etsy uses to move you up in the rankings yes. My next video will be on Etsy SEO.

In terms of the orders to review ratio, it depends on the niche. The 454 reviews to 2711 account is one of my 4 Etsy accounts. The other accounts get 13-1, 9-1, and 10-1.

Please follow up if you need more info.
 

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I find it more interesting to use Etsy do gauge demand and then build your own Shopify website to regain control.

Yep! I use Etsy as a tool to gauge if there is demand for certain products. And then role them out on my shopify store. Etsy is a great platform to stop on if you are a beginner in the e-commerce game.
 
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Welcome to the forum and good video; good overall presentation.
 

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Very sorry, of course, anyone can ask questions below! Also, edited the old posts to say comment questions below.
It will be better for you in the long run too...
 

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Hey man, just watched your videos. Thanks for sharing!

I am just starting out in AMZ so don't want to get distracted :p but if I find some initial success (or failure for that matter) in AMZ I will definitely have this in the back of my mind.. still watching to follow your videos along so thank you!

Side question: have you seen people begin developing brands through unique differentiation and be able to pull it off on Etsy? Or are most people just arbitraging into it? Curious to hear your thoughts from your experience
 

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Hey thanks for sharing, great videos!

Actually after your video I immediately opened a store on Etsy, although I have read about it in the past I only acted because of your videos.

One little problem: my products (who are selling on various platforms) are denied on Etsy. I got a friendly email that my products are not conform their seller policy. Funny because there are similar products selling on Etsy. Did you experienced something like this?

Will work out how to fix this. Anyway thanks for convincing us to use Etsy.
Keep up the good work!
 

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Hey man, just watched your videos. Thanks for sharing!

I am just starting out in AMZ so don't want to get distracted :p but if I find some initial success (or failure for that matter) in AMZ I will definitely have this in the back of my mind.. still watching to follow your videos along so thank you!

Side question: have you seen people begin developing brands through unique differentiation and be able to pull it off on Etsy? Or are most people just arbitraging into it? Curious to hear your thoughts from your experience

Hey! Thanks for watching my videos. Good luck with Amazon, it's a great place to start a brand!

For your question, top sellers on Etsy are creating brands. People that are 100% on Etsy are doing this. All of their social accounts point them to their etsy shop rather than a shopify website. If you take a look at sellers with 500+ reviews check out their social accounts and see where they link to.

I use Etsy as a tool rather than my only shop. My main focus is my shopify website but etsy is a great way to pick up revenue and test if products will sell.
 
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Hey thanks for sharing, great videos!

Actually after your video I immediately opened a store on Etsy, although I have read about it in the past I only acted because of your videos.

One little problem: my products (who are selling on various platforms) are denied on Etsy. I got a friendly email that my products are not conform their seller policy. Funny because there are similar products selling on Etsy. Did you experienced something like this?

Will work out how to fix this. Anyway thanks for convincing us to use Etsy.
Keep up the good work!

Congrats on taking action! That is the first step. I have never had a message like that but have read about people experiencing this. Make sure that your product follows Etsys Policies. Etsy does not like generic products from aliexpress, but if you "brand" your store in a way to make it seem like you are designing the products, you should not have a problem. Let me know if you need me to go into more detail about that!
 

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top sellers on Etsy are creating brands. People that are 100% on Etsy are doing this

Thanks man, appreciate the info. Would you say these 'top sellers' is a majority or minority of sellers on Etsy? Or just in the beginning phase, hence great opportunity to expand your brand on there as well as it's early and growing.
 

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Hi guys!

So sorry I have been away from this forum recently. I have been dealing with a person that is 100% copying one of my businesses. They are stealing most of my creatives and everything.

This is the first time in my business career that something like this has happened, so it is a good learning experience.

My attornies are dealing with it now so it should now be all good (Fingers crossed). New videos to come soon!!
 
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I have watched the videos, and the ones relating to Etsy contain some great information, and could be of great help to many Fastlane members. It would probably be a good idea to make notes as you view them.

I'm sorry to say that this is not the case with the last video dealing with sourcing from China.

I had a distinct feeling of déjà vu while watching this one. There was an uncanny resemblance to the story and methods as portrayed in Will Mitchell's videos and StartupBros blog.

I don't want to seem negative, but for the sake of newbies reading this thread I would point out that:
  • There is no mention of filtering your searches on either Aliexpress or Alibaba, both of which require substantial due diligence care before jumping in.
  • The hasty approach to sourcing could easily end in tears. (Marry in haste - repent at your leisure.)
  • Dealing with agents for manufacturers is a poor substitute for dealing with the real manufacturer.
I could have a lot more to say, but I would like to suggest that rather than rely on the very sketchy sourcing advice in the video, it would be a good idea to learn at least the basics of safe sourcing and importing.

There is a lot of free and in-depth advice available on my thread:
GOLD! Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

Walter
 
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I will give Etsy a serious try. Moving to Mumbai, India in 3 weeks and no source of income as of now. Ur challenge to make $100k sounds appealing, but I wanna stay realistic.
Right now if I net profit $700 per month to cover my rent I will be happy
 

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