125: Lessons From A 6-Figure Etsy Seller

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How do you grow a creative side hustle into a thriving business with over 12,000 sales?

Megan Walsh answers that in today’s episode.

She has built her 6-figure Etsy store selling aromatic wall décor and collectables, while working as a nurse and managing the demands of a family and everyday life.

You’ll hear;

How Megan prices her products to ensure she gets paid for her time,
Why you should sometimes remove a product from your listings,
How to deal with copycats who are stealing your images, and
Tips for balancing a demanding career, family responsibilities, and a thriving side hustle.

While Megan juggles her side hustle with nursing and family responsibilities, she’s refreshingly honest about the moments of burnout and what she does to keep that at a minimum.

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What You’ll Hear:

02:51 Megan’s Current Bestseller on Etsy

04:01 Inspiration Behind the Product

06:32 Choosing to Sell 100% Through Etsy

09:06 Turning to Crafting (and Etsy) To Deal with Anxiety

10:03 Dealing With Sellers Stealing Her Photos

10:56 Reaching Out to Etsy About the Theft

12:40 First Big Seller - The Charlie Brown Scarf

14:31 Appeasing the Neighbours When Sewing at 4:30 am

15:57 Fitting It All In - Setting Your Intention

16:38 Megan Gets Burnt Out Too - Here’s How She Copes

17:56 Putting Store on Vacation Mode