Join host Cody McGuffie on the Etsy Seller Podcast as he sits down with Mak, a former bartender turned successful Etsy seller. After losing her job in 2020, Mak went online in search of ways to make money and stumbled upon Etsy. With no prior experience, she dove into the world of print-on-demand and quickly grew her Etsy shop to generate $100,000 in profit within just six months and over $360,000 in revenue. Mak shares her journey, from initially listing random products to finding her own niche. She reveals how she leveraged Pinterest to drive traffic to her shop and offers valuable insights on finding success in the e-commerce world. Mak is a successful e-commerce entrepreneur who rapidly grew her Etsy shop to $100,000 in profit within six months, generating over $360,000 in revenue. Her strategic approach, utilizing tools like Everbee for SEO and keyword research, Canva for design, and Pinterest for marketing, played a significant role in her success. Mak also shares her journey and valuable insights on her YouTube channel, Money With Mak, inspiring others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneywithmak Instagram: @moneywithmak Timestamps with key takeaways: (00:17) Amazing Etsy success story. (09:25) Marketplace advantages and disadvantages. (16:11) Mental health and niche marketing. (26:20) Pinterest as a marketing tool. (30:50) Using Canva for beginners. Entities mentioned: Etsy seller podcast, inspiring story, bartender, 2020, make money online,source products, wholesale products, Print On Demand, inventory, bartender,Shopify, dropshipping, Etsy, e-commerce marketplace, website,SEO, marketplace, e-commerce, Etsy, Amazon,print-on-demand, inventory, Canva membership, designs, Etsy, clicks, YouTube, traffic, niche, shop, friends, purchase, dropshipping, long time, shirt, boost, sales, design, cha-ching noise, motivation, obsessed, Pinterest, pins, link, listings, grow, story,Pinterest, niche, physical products, print on demand, mental health,switch, trademarks, Etsy, niches, target audience,sales, Etsy, item, listing, traction,designs, color scheme, YouTube, sales, profit margins,mockups, target audience, extensions, online shopping, viral pin,Etsy, sales, feedback, review, Pinterest,Canva, Creative Fabrica, mock-ups, designs, fonts,print on demand, product, market, research, e-commerce,important, intention, keep at it, compare, inspiration