How This Therapist Built a $10K Etsy Shop (and You Can Too!)


Hi Reader,

Have you ever thought about turning your expertise into a side hustle? 💡

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, a licensed therapist, did just that—launching an Etsy shop that now earns over $10,000 a year selling digital templates! 🛍️💻

What’s even better? She’s sharing her insider tips to help you start or grow your own Etsy shop:

👉 How to find your perfect niche
👉 The #1 strategy to get your first sales fast
👉 Pro tips for using Etsy SEO and getting more reviews
👉 Advanced tactics to boost visibility and drive traffic

This article is packed with actionable advice and strategies for anyone looking to break into the world of digital products.

🔗 Read Gabrielle’s full story and tips here: https://dollarsprout.com/how-a-social-worker-built-a-10k-etsy-shop-selling-digital-templates/

Whether you're an experienced seller or just starting out, you don’t want to miss this one!

Talk soon,
Ben


P.S.

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