This was the most “non-gimmicky” video about starting a small business, that I have seen. I like that you’re no frills but your content is so clear that you still sustain the attention of your audience. Thank you for this. 🙏🏽

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate that a lot! :D

@Ducky_logan

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@ncdiva919

2 жыл бұрын

He made me feel like I can really do this. It's a great video

@naturejelisabeth

2 жыл бұрын

totally agree! very sympathic & down to earth i find!

@Estheryaaa

11 ай бұрын

@@TimKoa Hi Tim, thank you so much for your sharing, was wondering if you have used any tools? Been struggling to get visits. I will be much appreciated if you would tell me! Thank you!

I love seeing how your face lights up when talking about your first sale. Yeah, it's an incredible feeling, keep that close ( I remember my first from a total stranger, it was so cool...). In terms of how much earned, you've done well actually. I've been on Etsy for way longer than you and have earned a fraction of that.

@therummagingferret

2 жыл бұрын

I am in the same boat. I wonder where his sales are generated from and what links and social media maybe feeding it. I am not sure if he is strictly riding on just Etsy search to generate his sales.

Such a simple and straight forward video, this was the video that pushed me to do what I’ve been wanting to do for years! Thank you for the tips, I hope your business keeps growing :)

I appreciate how simple and kind you are, I think you offer such a realistic perspective of people starting or thinking of starting a small business. Thank you, God Bless.

This is probably the most authentic video I’ve seen. Thank you for being honest and humble.

I love the way you speak about your business. You really made me to think about starting a small business to earn some money. Thank you

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can do it! :)

I love your smile. Your voice is smooth and calm. Very humble. Thank you, for sharing. May God bless you more abundantly.

I love the way you appreciate others appreciating your work and art. Thank you for making such a direct and clear video 🥰

That’s awesome that you made so much in just a short time. I started Etsy Sept 2020 and my progress is a bit slow but right now it’s picking up a bit. I do embroidery kids apparel which take some time to create because all my items are made to order. I am a stay at home mom so with the little sales I have it is good enough for me and keep me busy for now. I do want to grow later on, but in my situation now I am happy with the sale I’ve got so far. You’re so right about not going to school for business or waiting for the right time to start. I was trying to prepare months before I open in September and I think just go for it and figure things along the way. If I keep waiting I’ll probably haven’t been open at all. Thank you for sharing your success and how Etsy is working for you.

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Starting is a big accomplishment in itself! I wish you the best with your shop :)

@chofyam3466

Жыл бұрын

What type of printer do you use?

I love watching your videos. It is really inspiring and I can really see the honesty within you. Please continue in sharing, it is definitely giving way too much value to everyone. Thanks again!

You put a smile on my face. You are so humble I can tell. So happy for you!

Thank you and CONGRATS...I'm looking forward to check on your previous videos

This is honestly the most down to earth video about starting a small online business I’ve ever seen Great stuff man

Great video Tim ! Concise and to the point. Good info and encouraging words, I'm going to follow your advice. Thanks for sharing and good luck to you.

This is the most genuine video I've seen on youtube! Thank you for being honest and inspiring! ☺️

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

This is such an inspiring video. I feel I shared all the same fears about having big ideas and never following through. I think this time though I'm going to just do it and see what happens. Thank you and best of luck in the future!!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Kavita! Best of luck! :)

You are so amazing to do this and encourage people in this time of hardships. It is so refreshing to see someone give helpful tips and ideas in an effort to help others succeed.

This makes me confident Bc like you said you’re happy with what you made but it shocked me Bc I wasn’t even expecting it to be that much. I’m glad to know it’s a market for these things

Man, you seem like a true, honest, human being. Thank you for the great advice and words of wisdom. Congrats on your business!

Thank you SO much for sharing this video! I love your message and I wish I would have seen this video BEFORE I started!!! I started my Etsy Businesses (Journal Shop Canada and Nan Peters Designs) last year and the one thing I learned is that you just have to start messy! Just one item is all it takes to LEARN so much just like you said! I add more listings slowly and I am definitly not making those sales but I am very happy and I love doing this when I don't work at my full time job too! I am so happy for anyone who has gotten over the fear of just starting. Although I will say the biggest cost for me is the shipping for both - to receive my materials and then to ship my products out to customers. I am from Canada and most of my sales are from Customers in the USA (THANK YOU

I love your videos man. So honest and calm. Such a nice voice to listen to aswell.

Great motivational video; I liked the simplicity and aesthetic vibe. Thanks for sharing!

Your smile makes me smile. Congrats on your success! By the way, you should have a shop link in the description.

This sounds so simple! It's very inspiring and encouraging! It doesn't hurt to try!

Keep going man! We are all here to support you. I’m in the process of starting my own small Buisness as well and hoping it grows

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon! Best of luck to you! :)

Really nice video! Informative and authentic and a lot of the things you mentioned really resonated with me. Thank you !

Hi Tim! Thank you for this useful video. You were very clear with your story of your journey and i appreciate it. I suffered as an artist and work one hundred percent as a nurse at a health center, 2 months ago I realized that I just want to create and paint, then in my childhood i loved to paint and i tried måla in my free time, but my job took all my energy and I came home with swollen feet and a headache. Now I have a plan to move on to being a full time artist, I create and sew scrunchies , i m very happy. I have to learn to sell on internet like ETSY. I hope you reach your goal and realize your dream.

I like your process of deciding . . It’s so helpful

Keep going Tim!!! Don't know you ... but proud of yourself ... love your attitute ... you got this !!!!

Beautiful video...you seem to have a humble heart which is very rare these days and really liked the simplicity, honesty and elegance of your content. Thank you.

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alexis! :)

This is seriously so encouraging. Thank you for sharing so much. :)

This video is simple yet inspiring. It's like talking to a friend. I'm also thinking of starting my own sticker designs. I hope i can start it by this year 🥺

Those youtubers that say they make that much, did they prove it, I have watch loads of videos & your the one that seems so truthful & your proving your sales to us. Thank you

Very solid video man. I appreciate you taking the time to make this.

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jesse! :)

Thanks for being honest and clear about your side hustle.

Honestly he is very honest about his personal life ❤️

I like the chill vibe and positivity, my dude. I’m glad you’re making some bucks :)

Inspiring video, you just made me think to expand my current stores to Etsy. Thank you for the great content! :)

Just came across your channel. Loving all the content. Thank you for sharing !

Thank you Tim, you are a really sympathic guy, appreciate, keep on doing and much love from Spain, Barcelona

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! :) Best of luck

This is amazing! Well done!

i am connecting with your content so well that I am planning to revisit my inner thoughts to see where I can go.

You have no idea how much you inspired me I’m about to start up too and I’ve been looking everywhere on where to start .. I’ve seen like a few dozen videos of using Etsy because of the fees

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Best of luck on your journey! :D

A sweet guy with an inspirational story. Simply told. Keep going Tim!!

It really resonated with me how you said "fell into a routine." I think a lot of people can relate to that statement of not ever having time to do other things like projects or side hustles, whatever you want to call it, because the regular full time job takes up so much time and energy. Awesome video and congrats on your success!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Nido :)

🤩 I really like this video. You seem so genuine. Thank you!

so cool :) happy 4 you and thank you 4 sharing!

I've been following you for months now. You've been one of my inspirations to open up my own shop. For 4 months, I designed and learned how to make them. I opened my shop January 1st 2022 and I got 27 sales total but I had to take most of my listings down because of this reason. Spent quite the money and lots of time just to find out I couldn't sell fan arts such as pokemon characters( I would design pikachu drinking boba or eating ramen). I was sad but at the same time I knew what I was getting into when selling stuff on Etsy. I should've done more research on selling fan arts but I was so caught up in trying to get everything else ready. I haven't lost purpose yet since I still have some of my own designs. I keep coming back to your videos to remind me not to give up. Thank you so much for spending time helping others. I Hope you keep posting new content. Thank you!

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting started and the early success! Yeah, if you're trying to build something long term you really need to have your own designs or art. Sounds like you have the right mindset to keep going through the first obstacle! Wish you the best in the new year! You got this! :)

@darnai5297

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKoa thank you!!!! so three days ago, I came up with an idea of doing a custom photo sticker and I got about 10 sales but all of them were from my social media. I was wondering if you offer a rate where you would look at my Etsy and see what I can do better. If not, its cool. but thank you again! always looking forward to your videos:)

That’s really impressive. Congratulations! 🎉

Awesome video! I started building my sticker business like 5 months ago but am just now at the point where i can actually make sales and have been fishing around trying to figure out what some realistic sales goals are

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wishing you the best on your business :)

Awesome video! Thank you❤

This is awesome man! I’ve been thinking about starting a side business for a while now but I haven’t fully committed to it. This really helped me and motivated me to just do it.

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You just gotta start! I wish you all the best! 👍

I feel you! Creative software dev here, recently started a simple e-commerce business.

dude i know this was 1 year ago but honestly you inspired me to really start a small business and like just send it! i appreciate it a lot.

I was very hesitant to start a sticker business because I'm very discouraged because I think i'd fail and that I have no chance. This video made me rethink my goals and actually motivated me to start one. Thanks Tim!

@blazinbizketz2603

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going for you today?

@kitmiki4247

2 жыл бұрын

@@blazinbizketz2603 Hi! I'm still working on the designs and still learning the ropes. Hopefully, I'll be able to release them next month :)

@chofyam3466

Жыл бұрын

@@kitmiki4247 how about now?

@chofyam3466

Жыл бұрын

@@kitmiki4247 how about now?

Very inspiring! It’s great to see someone who doesn’t have an art degree to create art and be successful. Thanks for sharing!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you. I loved this video and your story.

Like, I can feel how happy he is.. omg congrats to you, sir 💖

Great video, Tim :) Good job on starting and making some good success so far! The hardest part is to start! I felt the same way and the best feeling is when someone purchases something you have made. I started my Etsy back in October 2020 and opened a Shopify store in December! - Meaghan

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Meaghan! Starting is definitely the hardest part! Everything seems to get a little bit easier after that which is really encouraging. That's some great progress on getting two sales channels up and running in such a short time! I'm working on Shopify too! I'm hoping to launch it in a month or two! :)

@meaghanturner7756

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimKoa Thank you it's been a wild ride that's for sure! That's awesome. Shopify makes it a pretty easy process for getting set up and maintaining! A nice tip is you can enable a cheaper plan when still in "development mode" before you launch! Once you have exhausted the free trial of course. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing it!

this makes me so excited. i’m just curious about making stickers and enamel pins so this video was helpful. i have no idea where to begin or start but i guess this video was a good start! thanks for the video 😊

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your shop! :)

I love how your video is straight to the point. Can you make more please thanks

Hello Tim! Thank you for the content! I have watched so many videos in YT about starting an online business. I like the way you approach the subject: simple and clear. Other channels, bring beginner videos with so much information that scary more than motivate. I think that I want to reduce my fear of opening a business by reducing the variables. What I mean, is that I'm going to try to use free platforms like Redbubble so I just need to worry about the design, uploading and marketing. If it works, then I open in platforms like Etsy. After the pandemic, I started to feel trapped working for companies and all the time you spend for their dreams.... It's something to think about.

JUST finished watching this vid! Thanks for this...it's very motivating and inspiring...very excited. I just finished up with a career that I retired from. Trying this whole entrepreneurship stuff. :)

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck, friend! :)

So honestly love the video. Thank you

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

This was such a nice video, so to the point and casual. Thank you. :)

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You are flipping adorable! Smart, clear, humble, & proud. It’s very refreshing! Congratulations on your success!!! & thank you for helping me figure out more to make my own business one step closer to completion!!! I was curious how much time it takes for you to deal with orders & the full cost per sticker of income after a breakdown of everything! Also have you tried other websites to sell on as well? Thank you so much & continued 🍀 in your future endeavors!!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I’m working on a shopify store! Also working a video where I break down all my costs and expenses :)

I have started an etsy sticker shop for budgeting stickers, but it's not nearly as profitable as your shop. I like seeing someone else that's new to all of this being so transparent and honest. Thanks for sharing!

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

I needed this! Thank you!

This is a great video! Very realistic and positive!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for being so transparent with your numbers! Would it be possible to have you to actual NET numbers vs revenue so we can get an idea of fees and actual income? That would be awesome!

Really love the advice at the end to not think big. It'd would get overwhelming and stop you from even starting. I'm curious, what stickers sell/sold best for you? If you already, made a video about this I'd love to see it. Thanks!

This channel is what makes KZread great

I loved your video! I have been wanting to do a sticker shop since 2020. I went as far as adding photos to my Etsy shop, but that's as far as I got. I get in my own way thinking no one will want to buy my art.

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

You never know unless you try! :)

@ryang9802

2 жыл бұрын

you really never know! research SEO & find a niche!

wow thank you for your transparency...you see so often the end result but most keep there cards close to their chest so you have no idea what the truth is

Liking and subscribing Also thoes glasses look good on you. Thanks for the vid

Thank you for a nice video. Love the just do it! 😄

Very helpful. Thanks!

I got my first sale a couple days ago and it feels so good!

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Proud of you! :)

Tim....Thanks for the REALNESS BRO. YOU GET ALOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT HOW IT TAKES YEARS TO GET A SALE.....and all these people trying to sale you algorithms and all that shit... Did you do any algorithm studies before your first sale????

Your videos are super high quality 🎬This video really helped me 🙌

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

This guy is seriously 'cute' and so humble! I can see that your Channel will grow Tim, well done for exiting the 'rat race' ... you'll be happier doing your own thing. New Sub. LONDON UK

Thanks for all the information, I use scan and cut brother cutting machine really easy to use

I have a background in both graphic design and illustration, and I've been doing art commissions and also branding/logos for people, but not for long enough to get tired. BUT I've been getting quite skilled lately, I believe I have something to offer, and your video pretty much pulled me over the fence, thanks!

thank you for giving me the courage to start my small business. I'm having doubts but this has always been my dream. I should go for it right!!? than not doing anything at all.

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Good luck Min! :)

Ive been watching your videos recently and I would love the link to your shop! I love stickers and planning

Thanks for inspiration ❤❤❤ your video make my day 🧚‍♀️

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Guzel :)

Great video! 👍🏽👍🏽

Hello. I am a your new subscriber.Thank u so much to be frank and open.You gained my trust😍

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

That was very well explained 🤓

Earned a sub! Great video. Keep at it !!!

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Really great! First real video honest play by play how to start. Thank you! Do you have a Patreon? How would that work. I’m learning as I go too. Love your honest video keep going!😊🎉

Great job! Can you talk more about overhead cost? Shipping supply cost etc. How much does Etsy get? Your video is very helpful. Thanks

I just started an Etsy shop Shelly stickers. Thanks for the video!

@TimKoa

2 жыл бұрын

Proud of you!

What’s the name of your Etsy shop? Link? I’d like to check it out. Nice, straight forward and realistic video by the way!!! 👍👍👍

Thanks for sharing! That's amazing. Do you sell one sticker at a time or a sticker sheet? Finding it hard to think about the labour costs/production vs. actual profit

I'm a new follower. Thanks for explaining your process as honest and straight forward as possible. Can I ask what is your etsy shop? I would like to see it. 😊

Thank you for the video, it really motivates me :)

@TimKoa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Super cool sale! Any suggestion on sticker cutter model? M sure you would compare Cameo vs silhouette.

The most motivational video