For the new Etsy
seller, the sheer number of sales some established shop owners have achieved
can be astonishing. After a month or
two, the new shop owner may feel those numbers are downright impossible for
herself or himself! In this series, I have ranked our top Potti Team sellers by
the number of sales alone, and beginning with number ten, they will share the
secrets, tips or priorities that have helped them sell their products, and
establish their stores during their time on Etsy.
#10 is
Char of CharsFavoriteThings!
Char would rank higher than tenth place if we were to rank these shop
owners by actual profit, and she has advice worth hearing!
Char sells
assemblage jewelry, which she explains is made by bringing different components
like stampings, beads, chains, and other findings together to make one piece of
jewelry.
She is obviously
very happy with her shop, because she wants all of her friends "to sell
online and quit their day jobs!"
Her secret? Char says, "I always try to treat people
the way I want to be treated. Once they
have put faith in my product by making a purchase I try to make it a really good
experience for them, from cute wrapping, to quality products and customer
service."
When asked her greatest strength in the operation of her shop, Char responded, "Customer service and organization."
Char's approach to selling has incorporated "reading all the good information available. Going to the forums and learning from seasoned sellers and team members. Looking at what seems to work for others and incorporating it into a style that works for me and my shop."
When asked what
advice she would give a new Etsy seller, Char says, "Listen to people that
have achieved success for the hints and tips that they have, always try to
treat your customers the way you would
like to be treated, no matter the situation, make sure that whatever you
create/make/sell is quality, and you feel good about selling it in your
shop."
We can all benefit
by taking to heart Char's words concerning kindness, consideration of others,
and the well-directed desire to learn.
Kudos to our Char for her stellar example of integrity and kindness and
a heart willing to listen to others. ~ Michele Davidson
You can read more
about Char and her jewelry here:












I agree with Char... Customer Service and Organization is at the top of priorities for Etsy Sellers... From start to Finish...
ReplyDeleteThank you Michele for sharing Char's story with us All... :-)
I agree too Jesse, and I admire Your organizational skills!! ♚❤♚
DeleteFantastic blog - informative and yes customer service is important - so is organization which I need more help on I think... more space would help. Thank you Char and Michele.
ReplyDeleteI could use more space too, Vallee, and good storage space....we can dream, hmmn? ☆☆❤☆☆
DeleteThank you Michele for including me in your series of success series. I feel so very privileged. I pick up new hints and tips from all my Potti Team members on a weekly basis by reading our discussions. This is a wonderful group to be a part of. And I try to be a sponge and soak up as much of all your combined knowledge as I can! Again, a big thank you, to you. This story has made my week. I am still feeling very crummy and this is a day brighter for sure. Much love to my team members. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Char - I am so glad that we could brighten your day...I hope you will be feeling better soon!! We appreciate you and all of your wonderful influence on this your Potti Team! :) ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ ི♥ྀ
DeleteSuch a gorgeous shop and a blog that tells all! Love it Michele!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachel! ☀ ♥ ☀ ♥ ☀ ♥ ☀
DeleteAmazing blog. Not being a jewellery maker myself, I admire the home grown makers and the wonderful unique pieces they lovingly make. Thank you Michele. You bring this informative blog to life.
ReplyDelete♡❀♡ Thanks so much, Caryl!
DeleteAwesome... always learning something new! Thanks..
ReplyDelete♥••*´¨`*•.☆Thanks, Rose Anne!
DeleteA well put together article for a fantastic seller! When I go into Char's shop and look around there are so many creative and unique pieces. For me, I love when I see a new item and know that it belongs to a specific seller because it has their creative touch.
ReplyDeleteI too have learned so much from my Potti Team. What a fantastic group!
I have learned so much from you all, too. Joyce!! ✧♥ ✧✧♥ ✧✧♥ ✧
DeleteWonderful post, Michele! I enjoyed it so much and always love looking at Char's beautiful creations. I agree that along with a quality product excellent customer service is the key to a successful shop. The customer has to be happy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda - I love looking at Char's creations too! ★•♥•*★•♥•*
DeleteLovely post Michele about a fabulous member!
ReplyDeleteYes, customer service should be at the top of any list.
Char's an inspiration to us all on the Potti Team! Thanks to you all - for sharing your experience and support...
Thank you, Angie - she certainly is! ¸•´¯`•.¸¸ஐ..•.¸¸♥
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post. Char does have some very pretty items :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! I agree - she sure does. ❤❤❤❤❤
DeleteMichele this is SO WONDERFUL!!
ReplyDeleteI know first hand that Char is as Beautiful and filled with a Golden Heart just like her Jewelry!!!!
LOVE Char, so I LOVE this!!!!
Thank You So Much!!!!
xoxo
Michele
Thank you, Michele! ❤ She is our special girl!! ❤❤
DeleteWhat a beautiful blog, Michele!
ReplyDeleteI love Char's shop. I spend a lot of my time looking at and admiring her creative ability. What a great collection of unique gifts!
Thank you so much, Laraine! She does have a fantastic shop of beauties!! .·'★¸.·'★.♥•★
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