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I stumbled upon the E-Printables Side Hustles Course in the summer of 2019. At the time, I was working a 9-5 job and bored out of my mind with my day in-day out routine. Something had to change.
I began looking for side hustles that could potentially become my full-time hustle. I bought a FB ads course and a Pinterest management course but, they weren’t for me. I heard about the printables course and thought, it sounded too good to be true.
I thought, “You mean I would design something, and people would give me money for it over and over? No way. There has to be a catch.” Some things are too good to be true, but this course is not one of them.
In the past three and a half years the knowledge from this course has allowed me to quit my 9-5 job, be my own boss, earn more than my previous salary, run a successful business from home, and have the time flexibility to make my own schedule and prioritize what is important to me on a day-to-day basis.
Below are some questions I frequently get asked about the Gold City Ventures E-Printable Side Hustle Course and my experience with it.
What format is the course in?
The course is hosted in a platform called Teachable. It uses both video and text to teach the concepts. It’s organized by sections that give you a little bit at a time. Most sections have assignments at the end to get you involved with the course Facebook community.
It is 100% self-paced and your access does not expire. Whether you want to cram it in in a weekend or take a couple months or a year. It’s totally up to you!
The course covers how to create a printable (in many different forms), how to list your printable, how to create listing images, how to use SEO to get found on Etsy, marketing & advertising, and much more.
Do I need any graphic design or business skills?
Nope! When I started my Etsy shop I had basic design skills and no business experience. This is another reason I love to recommend the course to people starting out.
The E-Printables Course has come so far from when I took it in 2019! There is so much info in the course, and in the course Facebook group, to help with design and business questions.
Etsy experts & course veterans (like me!) are in the FB group to offer support and assistance wherever you are on your journey. Even though I have a successful shop, I still return to the course and the FB group for assistance from time to time—it’s that helpful!
Wedding printables I’ve created with minimal design skills.
How long did it take you to make your first sale on Etsy?
My first sale came about 20 days after I opened my shop & listed my first item. I remember feeling exhilarated! It was a great feeling to know the person who bought my wedding invite trusted my product to be a part of their big day.
When I heard that first cha-ching on my phone I was out of town for the weekend with family. I thought it was so cool that I could make money when I wasn’t sitting behind desk.
It became real after that first sale that I could make passive income with minimal skills if I was willing to work hard.
How much money can you really make on Etsy?
In my experience, your success on Etsy is directly related to the amount of effort you put in. In my first month on Etsy I made $239 in sales and in my most recent month I made $13,585 in sales. There are sellers that make even more than that per month!
The possibilities on Etsy are endless. There are always fresh customers coming to Etsy for fun, unique items offered by Etsy’s diverse range of sellers. Success is not guaranteed but, I believe you can be successful if you put in the work.
The Gold City Ventures Course took the guesswork out of what I needed to be successful so I could channel my energy into doing the work of creating and listing my items. It definitely contributed to my accelerated success.
Revenue comparison from when I began my side hustle with a recent month.
What kinds of printables should I make?
There are so many different kinds of printables you can make! You can make editable invites, professional forms (think real estate, beauty salon, doctors office, etc.), printable art/signs for people to hang in their home, coloring pages, checklists, planners, chore charts, etc. There is an entire section dedicated to this topic in the course.
I remember when taking the course, I was excited to get started after seeing all the possibilities. Seasonal printable items are also very popular on Etsy. The options are endless! Keyword research & SEO are also important in deciding what printables to create.
What does it take to be successful?
First and foremost, effort. If you’re not working on your shop or listings, people will have nothing to buy and you won’t make sales.
Also needed are: knowledge of SEO, what kind of printables to make, how to list your printable, and marketing your printables– all of which are covered in depth in the course.
Success isn’t guaranteed but, if you are persistent and consistent, you’ll have a much better chance at a successful shop.
What if I need help along the way?
Julie and Cody of Gold City Ventures have setup a great community Facebook group for questions and continuing education. They even have a vault of templates you can use to jumpstart your own printables included with their FB membership!
Everyone in the group is wonderfully supportive. It’s a great community to ask questions, collaborate with people on a similar journey, and find solutions to any issues you may have with Etsy or your printables.
The community is free for your first 30 days, then $29/month until you hit 100 sales— then it is free! Below is a sampling of the support you’ll find in the Facebook group.
Left: Students getting feedback & support in the group. Center: Cody & Julie hosting a live Q&A to answer questions. Right: Celebrating a first sale!
Can’t I just look all this info up myself?
You could absolutely look up all the information to start an Etsy printables side hustle. This course is designed for people who want to get a jumpstart on their business and take the guesswork out of creating a successful, profitable Etsy printable shop.
Sure, I could’ve spent countless hours on YouTube or Google trying to figure out how it’s done, but I didn’t want to waste time on that when it could be spent building my business.
The course gave me a roadmap for success, a supportive community, and saved me a lot of headaches. It has all the info you’ll need to begin your shop the right way without the struggle of trying to learn or research what you don’t know.
You’ll also receive amazing support in the Facebook group. All you need to do is add your effort and you’ll be well on your way to a successful side hustle.
Why should I buy the Gold City Ventures course?
It takes all the guesswork out of how to be successful with your Etsy printables shop. The course is filled with invaluable resources like– tutorials on how to make printables, market your printables, how to optimize your shop to get found on Etsy, SEO & keyword research, etc.
I love that all the information is broken up into manageable bite sized sections. There is a lot of information in the course, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming.
The Facebook group is filled with amazing people cheering you on, so you’ll never feel alone on the journey.
The course can offer you all the knowledge you need to successful on Etsy right away, a supportive community, and continuing education in the world of printables. It will give you all the information and support you need to accelerate your success. It was a no-brainer for me!
Learn more about my journey with my Etsy shop here
What do you have to lose?
Whether you want to make a little extra spending money on Etsy each month or make enough to replace your full-time income— it IS possible. If you’re looking at this opportunity strictly as a side hustle, think about– what could an extra $50, $100, or $500 each month do for you and your family? You could put it towards a family vacation, paying off debt or student loans, or save it up for something special. The possibilities are endless!
To help you get started on your journey, click here to receive a free seasonal product ideas ebook. It’s filled with ideas to get your shop started and on the right path!
For more info on selling printables (and some free tips for getting started), check out the free workshop below! In the workshop, Julie & Cody give their best tips on which printables to sell on Etsy, how to maximize your revenue, and their strategy for selling seasonal products on Etsy.
