How to make $10K A MONTH on Etsy // what no one tells you

PLEASE READ!: i’m super sorry about the hair flipping! i do it whenever i get nervous talking but i’ll work on it! also i am pretty new at making videos so my sincere apologies for the editing/ rambling. I appreciate your guys kind words more than you could imagine!

- for those of you about to leave negative comments, please remember i made this video for the girls around my age who were asking for some advice, i didn’t expect this video to blow up :) i am NOT a professional!! i’ve only been doing this for a little over a year so i am quite inexperienced, but i try my best

- i hope i can inspire other girls to go into the field of business/ start a business. Nothing is impossible. I want to break the stereotype that girls (especially in their teens) are incapable of big things.

Hey guys! thanks so much for supporting my YouTube channel! I hope you found some of this helpful. These are all what have helped me gain a following and grow so incredibly fast in such a short amount of time. I am no professional but I’ve learned A LOT through trial and error. Please subscribe if I helped you at all! I would love to talk to you guys in the comment section!

[Lala-sysi]

No unnecessary talking...couldn’t tell you were 14 years old. Smart, eloquent, bold...keep it up. This video was helpful ❤️

[JakeReehl]

I'm 28 and about to take the advice of a 14 year old. God help me...but I need to make at least 75K from Etsy to quit driving for Amazon. I need this.

[taylorrankine]

hey guys! If you’re reading this i really want to say thank you. A few days ago i wanted to quit youtube because was super down and unmotivated. I know i’m not an expert but i love making videos for the girls my age who want to start a business, i never thought this video would get this much attention. These comment are so beyond kind. I’m so thankful for everyone who watched this video :)

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key notes -

1) take good pictures of your products for your listings and for your social media
2) encourage buyers to give a review
3) look into ads - etsy ads, pinterest ads, instagram ads. make sure the ads look nice too. (use the good pics)
5) if you’re small, don’t worry about collabing with influencers. it helps, but don’t stress about it. collab w your friends instead.
4) pay attention to your packaging. this will help people come back.
5) manage your expectations.
6) coupons and sales are a smart way to help customers come back.
7) don’t go to people and beg them to buy. this reads as not confident.
8) pay attention to how much you are
making versus spending. if you are making less than spending, raise prices or spend less.
9) focus on quality versus quantity.

[jessicakidner]

Taylor as an experienced business owner I just wanted to say the advice you have given in this video is spot on! Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻
Your future is bright, not only are you a action taker in your own life but you are also kind in helping others come up with you! 🙌🏻

[hmmm]

I'm 27 and was underestimated so much as a teenage girl. Always told "you can't do that, you're not smart/old enough, that's not for you" (despite good grades and working my ass of in everything I was "supposed" to). It really stunted my growth and emotional health, and made me extremely insecure in myself. I didn't have many examples of successful young women around me because everyone my age was so beat down. You help prove that teen girls are smart, capable, adaptable, and logical. Tysm for that and the advice! So inspiring :)

[daviana]

I’m 21 learning from a 14 year old ..gotta love the future haha such good content girl keep it up🤗

[martziechic]

AT FOURTEEN GIRL!! YOU ARE KILLING IT 👏👏👏

[cjwsk]

Key points that I liked in this video:

"It's kind of like a psychology trick in a way because people see 'aesthetic looking feeds' and they get more interested which eventually leads to buyers. Pay attention because that could play a part of it"

"One thing the textbook said which opened my eyes said 'A business needs to rely on the customers that keep coming back'. So if you can get people to keep coming back for more, that's what you want to aim for"

"What you don't want to do in over invest in packaging. For example spending $100 on packaging when you've had like 20 or so orders"

"You have to be realistic in your expectations"

"Coupons and sales are are a great way to get actual sales because people are like "oh 20% off! i want it cause it's on sale and they'll keep coming back. Loyal customers are the best customers"

BTW how is this all coming from a 14 year old.. you're very smart

[amandaasr]

Ummm did she say she's 14?? I'm 29 and trying to figure this out. She was so helpful and amazing she definitely has a bright future and is already a great business woman!! Go girl xoxo and thanks for the tips

[natashabutler]

As a business teacher, it's so good to hear that you're taking advantage of the marketing information that you're receiving...you are doing an awesome job and I'm so proud of you!

[christiedavis]

Dont quit. You're an awesome mix of funny and smart. You aren't rambling. I like the edits. You're a very unique and authentic voice on YouTube. I laughed several times and your video made me happy.

[egypt]

Man I thought she was about 27 in the first 2 minutes.

[StanTheBrand]

This 14 year olds business sense and no nonsense approach to explaining the process is greater than others twice her age. Awesome job!

[annasway]

As a parent I’m just sitting back being proud of you girl !! I’m just amazed lol

[halleybejobee]

So at 20 i wont be surprised you already are a millionaire! 🤩

[ivanariverosarteaga]

Girl your video is waaaay more useful than those “professionals “ businesses, bless🙏🏽

[summerrundblade]

You have an amazing future ahead of you! I am a teacher, so to see a 14 year old with as much drive and business intelligence as you, it makes me incredibly happy. Congratulations on your success! Keep striving toward your goals.

[natashas]

I am so impressed by you. This just goes to show age literally doesn’t matter and that there are 14 year olds doing better business than middle aged adults. I want to start an Etsy soon but I want to be as prepared as possible lol. Could u make a video on the tax portion of business cuz that’s the scary part for me and that’s what’s causing me to chicken out of starting a business 😭

[SandraDi]

Being realistic with expectations is so key! When I first started my shop, I literally had zero sales for over a month lol I still had to stock my shop, work on my SEO, drive external traffic, etc. but I almost gave up the first month because I expected it to just take off. Not the case! It's doing much better now though. Great tips Taylor! :)