Journey to Etsy Success (the first days)

First thing I did was create a product that I am truly passionate about. You have to be passionate about what you do b/c it takes a lot of work and sometimes long hours. So my husband and I created a product and I wore some earrings to work. Immediately I was getting compliments and when I told them my husband and I made them, I was getting orders. Therefore, Step 2 is "Test your product with a small group". We then were busy at work trying to fill the orders I had made :) and we made extras b/c we were beginning to think we might have something here. I then posted pictures on Facebook for my family and friends to see. Again I immediately had peole emailing me asking to purchase them (without even knowing the price). Step 3 "Market to your friends and family" After that, I knew I was ready to open an Etsy store. I created an account and listed 12 items and then began listing 1 item daily so I would at least be on the first few pages a couple of minutes a day. Step 4 "list one item daily" Lastly, when my friends and family wanted to purchase something, I directed them to my Etsy store to start showing sales and feedback to let everyone know I was legate. Step 5 "ask friends and family to purchase from you on etsy" Now there are many more things I have done. I will tell you a few more tomorrow, so stay tuned!