Selling Business On Etsy

Selling Business On Etsy Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: July 23rd, 2024

Etsy is a marketplace where millions of people around the world connect to make, sell and buy unique goods. You can sell unique handmade goods, vintage items and craft supplies on the platform.

Here are steps for starting a selling business on Etsy:

Create your Etsy Account
Define the Shop preferences and set a name
Create a viable product
Input the payment settings and enter the credit card details
Open the Etsy shop, set up your bio and shop policies
Take images of your products and upload
Include compelling product descriptions and set reasonable prices

Your Etsy shop policies should indicate the processing time, shipping policies, payment options and the returns/exchanges policy.

In this list, you'll find real-world selling business on etsy success stories and very profitable examples of starting a selling business on etsy that makes money.

1. Galen Leather ($480K/year)

Zeynep and Yusuf, the founders of Galen Leather, came up with the idea for their business after Zeynep was diagnosed with cancer and lost her ability to speak, forcing her to find a new way to work. They started selling locally produced leather goods and vintage kilims online, and eventually started designing and handcrafting their own line of leather products. The business has experienced impressive growth, with a 138% increase in revenue and an average of $40,000 in sales each month.

How much money it makes: $480K/year
How many people on the team: 4

How I Overcame Life's Roadblocks And Started A $500K Business

Galen Leather, an Istanbul-based e-commerce store specializing in handmade leather goods, experienced a 138% increase in revenue to hit an average of around $40,000 in sales each month, with products like their Moleskine Cover helping the company achieve success.

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