Starting an Etsy Shop? Do THIS to Actually Succeed! (2025)

Are you thinking about opening an Etsy shop? In this video, I’m sharing 7 essential tips for new Etsy sellers that I’ve learned from 5 years of selling on Etsy. From understanding what drives sales to mastering SEO, creating eye-catching listing photos, and providing top-notch customer service, I’ll cover everything you need to succeed. Whether you're a beginner or ready to scale your print on demand shop, these actionable tips will help you grow your Etsy business the right way in 2025. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
00:17 Tip 1
02:11 Tip 2
03:37 Tip 3
04:41 Tip 4
06:55 Tip 5
09:05 Tip 6
14:26 Tip 7

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🔨 UTILITY

► EverBee — SEO/Product Research Chrome Extension

► eRank Profit Calculator — FREE & Easy Way to Calculate Pricing/Profit Margins

► Alura — Keyword Research Tool for Etsy Sellers

🎨 DESIGN

► Canva — User-Friendly Graphic Design Program (30 Day Free Trial!)

► GoDaddy Studio (previously known as Over) — Another User-Friendly Design Program

► Creative Fabrica — Graphics & Font Assets (Free Trial!)

► Placeit — Online Tool for Mockups, Logos, Design Templates, and Animated Videos

► Vexels — All-Access Design Program w/ Professional Graphics, Templates, & Mockups

🧠 BUSINESS

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My name is Brenon and my goal is to give you the resources you need to start your own successful online Etsy POD business. Now is the time to quit that 9-5 job that you don't love and begin creating the life that you want! Subscribe to my channel to receive valuable content every week that will help you improve and grow your Etsy shop.

It is my hope that I can encourage you to take action today, start something you have always wanted, and finally begin living the lifestyle that you have always dreamed of. If I can do it, you can too!

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[brenondopp]

What tip from the video helped you the most? Drop your thoughts below – I’d love to hear which strategy you’re going to try first!

[daniellewesley]

I love your info and delivery! Please do more! Thanks so much!

[JustMeu]

Thank you again, Brenon. Please do some more tutorials on how to use Canva and other design tools, if you have the time. Many thanks.

[ffwang]

I like your videos. thanks for sharing...

[kaganyavuz]

Hi Brennon,
Thanks for the video, I'm really glad to see you creating content again!
I have a quick question: How did you manage to run your Etsy shops while traveling the world? I’ve heard that many sellers get suspended when they log in from a different location or IP address. Also, the Etsy Seller app alone doesn’t seem to be enough to run a busy shop effectively. Would love to hear how you made it work! Thanks again...

[AliceTaylor-be]

I am lost with using mockups. Do you have a video dealing with how to install my design onto a mock-up. Newbie here.

[aria]

Another way to know if the product you want to sell is going to sell well for customers, is to go out to (physical, not online) shops or stores in your local area where they sell that particular type of product. ❤ Its a great way to scout out what is selling at that moment and check out for design inspirations. Do it when you need to take a walk, or eat out, or on your way home from a part-time job, or just walking your pet. Just go there and browse. Even in supermarkets and groceries, there are lots of common product items. Not to mention people. ❤

I get it, being excited and nervous. Feeling shy and not generally wanting to talk to strangers. You don't have to, at first. Just browse around and keep an eye on people buying the product. Watch the designs carefully and pick a product in your mind that you like. Then wait around and browse, waiting for other customers who are buying that product. Check and see whether the design your chose mentally, is the one that sells most, or something you didn't think would sell much. 😉👍🏼 And you'll have your answer!

As an introvert, barely talked to people except my best friend and my mom in past three years until last month, doing all this was VERY out of my comfort zone. 😅 But hey, it's inspired me enough to make 4 product designs in one day. Its such a shock as a beginner, too. ❤❤

[Mil_Cut.Editor]

Great Advices here ! How to you handle all that work ?? Super-Human ?

[Om-ggtk]

Hi Brennon, I have a question..If I drive external social media traffic to my Etsy product listing, will it impact the current SEO-based ranking of that listing in any way — positively or negatively? Or does it have no effect at all?

[vanlinh]

I just opened a store and then my store was suspended. For a newbie like me it was hard to start without knowing how to open a store.😥

[Harunachoice]

Greetings, Sir! 😊

I am in Nigeria, and I want to ask how I can open an Etsy account and use it since Etsy does not work in Nigeria. How can I successfully register and operate on Etsy from Nigeria?

Also, regarding payment methods, when a customer places an order, do I have to pay Printify first before they produce and ship the item, or is the process automatic?

I would appreciate your guidance. Thank you! 🙏✨

[JessicaWolf-uzjt]

I’m not getting any views…I know my designs are good…..and my SEO is not the worst and I’m not getting any views

[Weartrendy]

My question is different.
If we working with 2 company Etsy and Printify, well my question is "Can we pay from Etsy revenue after done orders,

[Unstopabledreamers]

Etsy told me your are in but your shop is in vacation mode while we review your documents in 48 hours but now it's 4 days and my store is in vacation mode 😢 please help

[Ariel.]

What are some things that are trending and would be a good listing to get my business off the ground. I have no sales is it true that people are using trump names to get 20, 000 dollars

[Divy]

Hey Brenon, really nice video ! I was wondering if i could help you 10X your views and Increase your Inbound Leads which would help you grow your business like i did for other business owners ! Pls Lmk what do you think ? You can check what top Business Owners says about me on the channel !