Bittersweet Announcement

[#1]

Dearest Etsy,

In 2007, I found Etsy and it changed my life. This cool new website gave me the platform to quit my day job and be a full-time seller in six short months. My life changed even more dramatically when I packed my bags and moved to Brooklyn to be part of the Etsy team. Each day since presented an opportunity to awaken possibilities within our community, and I made it my mission to motivate and educate in any way I could.

Now, I must move on and find exciting new challenges that will awaken my own possibilities. A quote from the movie Annie comes to mind, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

I leave feeling thankful for all the opportunities, friendships, and mostly for seeing first hand the change Etsy has made in the lives of so many. Today, more than ever, I know Etsy can change the world – this responsibility is in the hands of brilliant and passionate people behind the scenes here. And you, dear seller, you are doing your own very brave part, helping make the world a brighter and more thoughtful place.

My last blog post, How to Beat the Etsy Sale Addiction (and Make More Money!), is about being brave and asking for what you’re worth. This is something we must all do together. If we all take one big breath, settle on a big, audacious goal, and ask for what we need to get there, the marketplace will stay strong and together we can take over the whole, wide, world. I can’t wait to watch it happen.

Two inspiring women, Michelle and Nickey, will continue to share their wisdom. I couldn’t ask for two smarter, more talented, or more charismatic women to continue Etsy’s seller education. I will miss working with them every day – they have brought so much joy into my life!

If you have questions for me, you can ask them in this Etsy Success thread. I wish each of you all the success you deserve!

Big XO,

Danielle

Blog post: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-to-beat-the-etsy-sale-addiction-and-make-more-money/
Find Nickey here: Knickey.etsy.com
Find Michelle here: Heymichelle.etsy.com

[lapisbeach]

Oh wow Danielle- Im sure your new adventure will be amazing! Thanks for all of your advise and helpful tips! When I think of Etsy Admin - I think of you and wish you all the best in your upcoming endeavor (ps ....you are brave )- cool cool!
~Lauren

[dodelinedesign]

We will miss you dearly!

[Former_Member]

Wishing you all the best in your new endeavors!

[Former_Member]

Best of luck to you! See you on Twitter!

[Former_Member]

Danielle, you will be missed! ;__; I really enjoyed reading your articles and I learned a lot from you! Good luck on your new adventures!

[LandNStitchery]

Best of Luck Danielle!

[FeltWoolSlippers]

You were the best on Etsy, Danielle!
Good Luck !

[BeadedTreasurebySue]

Thanks soooo much. Good luck on your new path! ;o)

[WinchesterLambourne]

Best of luck with your new projects, Danielle! You'll be missed. :(

[compassionmalas]

Danielle,
I'm so sad (really wiping little tears) yet so happy for you.
I know that you'll find something great to do in the future.

Would you be kind enough to drop in often and share? Maybe in this team, maybe in the forums? You'll always be a part of the Etsy community.

You got me (many of us) through the switch in search last August (with Michelle and others' help) and offered many other bits of advice, both in convo and article. You've always been creative, upbeat, and personal.
I will always be grateful.

Raise a glass of whatever you like! All the best. I know Michelle and Nickey will be great help too.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for all the great newsletters. Sad to see you go. Will miss seeing your face. It was always encouraging to see your face for some reason.

I wish the best in your new adventure.

[Former_Member]

Awwww, Danielle, you have always been a favorite person of mine and I feel like I'm saying goodbye to an old friend! Looking forward to reading about your future adventures...

Hugs,
Celeste (Crickets)

[VintageChase]

Danielle,
Enjoy every bit of your new adventure and know that you will be missed....your advise when I was new to Etsy was invaluable....

Cheers!! and the Very Best of Good Luck!!

[Former_Member]

Best of Luck in your new endeavors and Thank you so much for all your words of wisdom!!

[QuinceVintage]

Best Wishes!

[TillyandPuffin]

Thankyou so much for all you have done, and I wish you every happiness in your next adventure x

[Former_Member]

Best of luck, Danielle!

[KnitzyBlonde]

Wishing you the very best, Danielle!! You've been very supportive to me personally and to the entire Etsy community. We're all going to miss you, so you need to stop by again some time and say hi!

Take care, and much success to you in your new endeavors!

XOXO,

Sandie Russo
KnitzyBlonde.etsy.com
ZaftigDelights.etsy.com

[EleganceFarmHome]

Danielle, Our very best wishes to you!!! You have been such a wonderful source of graceful direction and seller support. I appreciated many of your tips when I started my first etsy shop selling book thongs and you were an important part of helping us learn to sell here and to quit our day jobs with our newest shop. May the road rise to meet you . . . !

[Squier]

I wish you all the best Danielle!

I've learned so much about Etsy from you. Thank you.

-- Rita :)

[Former_Member]

Danielle!!!
THANK YOU for everything that you've offered to us - support, insights, tips, etc.
YOU will be missed!
All the best to you in your future endeavors!
xo

[MyCrochets]

Best Wishes!

[subtleacts]

I wish you the very best Danielle! :)

[Former_Member]

Best to you, my dear!
:) Sofia

[Former_Member]

Thank you Danielle - for everything you've done for Etsy - we'll miss you! Stay in touch! Jan/Poppytalk