Quit Your Day Job: MsSpanner
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
“I guess you could say I’m reliving my own wedding planning experience through my customers everyday!” – Maile Ehlers
“If you want to make this a business, you have to treat it like one.” — Rebecca Mikan
Out of dismal facts and figures comes a pointed question which no artist can avoid.
“Even if you’re afraid of being too niche, there are people looking for just that niche item.” — Emma McElfresh
“To sum it up, life forced me (or rather, gave me the chance) to step on an unknown and uncertain road.” —Judit Wild
“I love embroidery and most of all I am inspired by the traditional Ukrainian designs.” – Natalka Pavlysh
“I remember the first time I made a ring; something quickened in my soul.” — Tina
“One of my life goals has always been to be my own boss. I absolutely adore not having to report to anyone.” — Shelli Worley
“My favorite part is treasure hunting. I can hardly sleep the night before a scheduled hunt.” — Debbie Spinks
“I think everyone should have the opportunity to do what they love and Etsy has made this a reality for me.” — Ashley Percival
“I think as soon as I personalized my shop to my own quirks, that’s when things really took off for me.” — Andi
“Our generation doesn’t want to go to a big box retailer for everything.” — Jen & Jason Diehl
“I think that no matter what your medium is, it’s important to develop your own style and embrace the nuances that make your work yours.”
“I started treating Etsy like a full-time job, and in treating it like one, it became one.” – Kathy Panton