How I’d Build My Etsy Shop From Scratch If I Were Starting Today

How I’d Build My Etsy Shop From Scratch If I Were Starting Today

Author: Dylan Jahraus | Founder, Etsy Business Coach and E-commerce Expert May 16, 2026 Duration: 20:43
If I logged into Etsy today with zero sales, zero followers, and zero reviews… this is the exact 90-day plan I would run. Not what I did back in 2016. What I would do right now, in 2026, knowing everything I know. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real strategy behind building a profitable Etsy shop from scratch without wasting months guessing, hopping between ideas, or spreading yourself too thin. Because the truth is, most new sellers don’t fail from lack of effort… they fail from putt...

Dylan Jahraus has been in the trenches, building an Etsy shop that surpassed $1.25 million in sales. In Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop, she moves beyond theory to share the precise, real-world tactics that drive those results. This isn't just about listing products; it's a deep dive into the operational details that make a shop thrive, like the methods behind consistently attracting tens of thousands of monthly visitors or developing a single product that can generate a life-changing income. As a founder and business coach, Dylan structures each episode to give you actionable advice, whether you're just brainstorming your first listing or looking to scale an existing operation. The conversations extend beyond her own experience, featuring candid interviews with a diverse range of voices who have found their own success-from six-figure sellers and brand builders to creatives and parents who turned a side hustle into a full-time venture. They share their unvarnished stories, mistakes, and breakthroughs. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting direct, practical coaching for the specific challenges of running a creative online business, blending Etsy's unique marketplace dynamics with broader e-commerce principles for sustainable growth.
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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