How Gillian Perkins Builds a Profitable Digital Business Working Less Than 30 Hours a Week

How Gillian Perkins Builds a Profitable Digital Business Working Less Than 30 Hours a Week

Author: Dylan Jahraus | Founder, Etsy Business Coach and E-commerce Expert September 20, 2025 Duration: 43:14
In this episode, Dylan Jahraus sits down with Gillian Perkins, a successful entrepreneur, homeschool mom of six, and creator of a thriving online business. They talk about how Gillian runs her digital product empire while keeping her workweek under 30 hours and still makes it all work. Gillian shares how she structures her business to be both profitable and flexible, how she chooses what products to create, and what systems she has in place to keep things running smoothly without burning out....

Dylan Jahraus, an Etsy business coach and e-commerce expert who has personally sold over $1.25 million on the platform, hosts Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop. This isn't just theory; it's a practical guide built on real, proven results, like generating over 50,000 monthly shop visits and creating a single product that brought in more than half a million dollars. Each episode breaks down the specific techniques and strategic shifts that actually move the needle for an online shop. You'll get Dylan's firsthand experience alongside conversations with a diverse range of voices who have been there, from six-figure sellers and brand builders to creatives and moms who turned their side projects into full-time ventures. They share their exact processes, the obstacles they overcame, and the decisions that fueled their growth. Whether you're figuring out how to list your first item or strategizing to scale a thriving storefront, this podcast delivers concrete advice you can apply immediately. It’s a deep, ongoing resource for anyone serious about building a sustainable and profitable creative business, blending the unique ecosystem of Etsy with broader e-commerce fundamentals for a comprehensive look at modern selling.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop
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