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

[Former_Member]

Hi Danielle,
Good luck and happy trails! There are so many people on Etsy that will miss you that you may have not had direct contact with. Me for one. I always enjoyed learning from you and the forums and online features you hosted. Thank you for all you have given me here on Etsy.
Best always,
Sharon

[Rt9NJvintageFun]

I am sure it is a Sad day in the Etsy Offices, saying good bye to Danielle, who we all looked to for positive/intelligent/thought provoking ideas to assist us in moving our Shops to the next level.

You will never be forgotten and I am sure your wisdom is engraved in the walls in Brooklyn. We will all continue to set the bar high and we are all better business owners for having had the great exposure to you, Danielle.

Wishing tons of adventures, happiness and peace for your creative soul. We will all be looking for your next round of Success.

Thank you Etsy for hiring Danielle over 7 years ago, the smartest decision you made!

[HappyTreePress]

Thank you for all your knowledge and kindness! Success in your new adventure Danielle.

[JooniJewelry]

Thank you so much for everything, Danielle:)
Sad to see you go but happy for you at the same time.
Best wishes! xx

[NikiJacksonArtist]

Thanks for all you have shared and done for us, many blessings for your future. x

[yarncoture]

Best wishes to you Danielle on your future endeavors!

[Former_Member]

Good Luck and thank you so much for all your help. I've always listened to every word VERY carefully and I'm going to miss listening to you. : )

[Former_Member]

Good luck! New beginnings are always exciting! I just put my notice in at my job & my house a few days ago and I know it can be thrilling.....

[Former_Member]

Good luck Danielle, we will all miss you. You did an amazing job. I wish you much happiness and succes in your next adventure!!

[Former_Member]

Good Luck Danielle! It was nice meeting you in Berlin at Hello Etsy and seeing you again in Paris!

[Former_Member]

Best of Everything in your New Endeavors Danielle!! Thank You so much for ALL of your Super Hard work and Wonderful and Inspiring Advise here in Etsyland!! :)

[BerryPatchUSA]

♥

[Former_Member]

Oh good luck and best wishes for your next venture! I've thoroughly enjoyed all of your articles!

[Former_Member]

Good luck you will be missed!!!

[TheRubyBelle]

Happy journeys Danielle!

[morningglories1]

Thank you Danielle for you years of wisdom and advice. Much good fortune in all your new endeavors.

[Former_Member]

Love, Hugs & Blessings on you, Daniellexo!

[Former_Member · Accepted solution]

Thank you for all the kind, kind words and well wishes! I know my heart will always have room for Etsy, so please reach out if you ever need me. xo

[ecarlateboutique]

Best of luck!! I know you'll be missed among all of us Etsians...

[Former_Member]

This is such a surprise! Best wishes, Danielle! You will be missed!

[Former_Member]

Best of luck to you in your new endeavor ;) xoxox

[Former_Member]

Danielle, moving on is always a great thing, sad as it may seem right now. I joined Etsy 2 years ago and never did anything with it because I had been with another company with a web site with no sales. I dropped totally out of their program in April and started to actively listen to your tutorials, all 3 of you + and really got motivated! Etsy is like a family that CARES! I'm 70 and am thrilled that I started getting sales 3 weeks ago on Etsy! You are all great motivators and YOU will be missed ! Thanks for all of your inspiration and will check you out on Twitter!

"be the change you wish to see in the world..." Gandhi

JewelryJeanne

[BeMyBee]

"if you're brave to say 'goodbye,' life will reward you with a new 'hello'" - (Paulo Cuelho)

I hope your new "hello" is fantastic, well of course it's going to be. thank you for being a brave inspiration, you will be missed!

[Crafts2Love]

Good luck, Danielle, and big thank you!

[StudioAvai]

Thanks for sharing your tips and advice, best of luck to you.