How much can you make starting an Etsy shop? Vlad Kuksenko started TagPup with $500 just over two years ago. Today, he brings in $60K/month in revenue with 50% profit margins—and he’s sharing his secrets for how to sell on Etsy with our viewers. This video is sponsored by SimpliSafe. Save 20% on your system and your first month is free when you sign up for interactive monitoring. Visit https://SimpliSafe.com/UpFlip to learn more. Before starting TagPup, Vlad worked as a graphic designer and product consultant for another store selling on Etsy. He realized he had the skills to start his own Etsy shop and branched out on his own. TagPup quickly reached the top 1% of all Etsy shops, and the #1 store in the pet niche. In this interview, Vlad shares his insights on starting an Etsy shop for beginners. We’ll find out how he chose his niche and products, his tricks for Etsy SEO, and what he did when he first started the shop to set it up for fast growth. He’ll also talk about making the most out of Etsy’s tools, and how to design an Etsy shop and product pages to attract the most customers. One of the most impressive things about TagPup is how little money it took to get it started. We’ll learn how Vlad used his initial $500 investment, and hear his advice for starting an Etsy shop with little to no money. Another big factor in TagPup’s success is their custom design process, which includes printing their own fabric. He’ll share what tools he uses to make his products, and how his customer-driven design process has unlocked his shop’s impressive growth. Watch Part 2 with Vlad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dqHBHA4AmU Resources Vlads $3.2M Etsy Blueprint - https://zappylearner.mykajabi.com/a/2147566074/zjso2oAn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKdXF29g0s5lStibrtOmLw - TalkShop, Vlad’s YouTube channel about running a successful Etsy shop https://www.upflip.com/podcast - Hear more insights from Vlad in episode 10 of the UpFlip podcast https://www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-an-etsy-shop - step-by-step guide to starting your own Etsy shop Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:21 How Vlad Came Up With Tag Pup 2:24 Vlad’s Top Sellers 3:36 Tour of The Collar Making Process 4:14 How To Get The Best Deals on Packaging 5:35 The Most Important Factor To Grow A Business 6:12 How To Overcome Challenges 7:07 How To Start with Just $500 8:41 How Vlad Personalizes Products 11:02 The Best Marketing Strategy For Etsy 12:35 The Trick To Brand Awareness 13:58 Are Etsy Ad Campaigns Worth It? 15:30 Must-Have Equipment To Start 16:48 The Smart Way To Manage Inventory and Supplies 17:34 Tips and Tricks When Choosing Products 19:00 How To Stand Out Amongst Competitors 20:20 Tips on Listing Your Etsy Product 22:11 Expenses to Be Aware Of 22:52 Key Components To An Excellent Store Front 24:15 Blitz Time with Vlad! 26:11 The Benefits Etsy Has 27:25 Overcoming Current Struggles 28:42 Tips on Managing a Business 29:33 How To Start on Etsy on a Budget 30:44 How Vlad Scaled FAST 32:37 The Importance of Reviews 34:20 How To Find Great Employees 35:18 Tips on Avoiding Failure 36:27 Let’s Talk Numbers 37:53 Systems and Processes 38:31 Popular Niches on Etsy 39:58 Is Social Media Necessary? 41:13 How To Become the Top 1% On Etsy 42:18 Do THIS Early On in Your Business 43:16 The Key Skills That Helped Vlad Out 44:42 How To Provide Excellent Customer Service #etsy #howtosellonetsy #etsyshopforbeginners