Holiday Boot Camp Buddy!

[#1]

Our 10 week Holiday Boot Camp program to get your shop ready for the holidays is almost upon us!

Post here if you are looking for a buddy to pair up with to keep you motivated and get feedback about your shop updates. Post what kind of buddy you would most like to partner with and reach out to any other posters who fit your needs. Are you looking for an artists or curator who sells similar items or maybe your looking for someone nearby so you can meet in person to brainstorm.

Look for more updates in the Seller Handbook later today
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/the-seller-handbook/

[Former_Member]

This is a great idea!! I would like to connect with someone preferably in the Houston area and also a crocheter or knitter.

[Former_Member]

This is my first boot camp and I am looking at getting my shop out there more.I would love some motivational help as low views and sales can get you down.... I am looking for someone who is selling a different line of products from me so we can help support and promote each other.

I do work full time, but am committed to my shop and spend every morning, evening and weekend on it.

[Former_Member]

I would LOVE to buddy up with someone this holiday season! I was in the middle of "changing" my shop last December, so even though it's my second holiday season, I feel like it will be the first.

I sell handmade clothing for the whole family and some accessories for the home. I'm interested in someone who can offer a fresh perspective on my work and my shop and we can work well together to help motivate each other! I love coming up with new, creative ideas for both my work and the "business" and want someone who is up for some brainstorming!

I am a SAHM, and spend pretty much every other spare moment of my time on my shop. I am interested in someone who is as passionate about making their shop a success. I would like this to become more than just "something on the side". (Don't let this mislead you; I also like to have LOTS of fun and am looking for someone who can have a good time working together!)

I am open to many different types of shops, just preferably something where our shops will complement each other nicely and not have to be too competitive with one another. I would love to be able to help each other promote with Facebook, Twitter, etc!

Please send me a convo if you are interested in buddies! I can't wait to get started!

[Former_Member]

I would like to buddy up with someone who sells complementary or elegantly opposite items to my soaps. This will be my first Christmas on Etsy and I am really excited about it. I hope to do shop critiques with my buddy :)

[Former_Member]

Oh I love this! I am super excited! This is pretty much my job so I have already been putting a lot of time and effort into preparing for the holidays. I'd love the buddy idea! I hope I find one who I can share expiriances as a mother or military wife!

[Former_Member]

I didn't realize Holiday Boot camp was every year?! I'm sooo excited and would so love to find a Etsy buddy out there :) Hopefully find someone who's been through at least one holiday season and could possibly throw me a few tips here and there. I'd love to buddy with someone to critique each other's shops, brainstorm merchandising and marketing ideas with among the obvious of gaining a new friend in the world!

Will tell a bit about myself ...
Age: 24
Birthday: Feb. 24 1988 (Pisces, to those who are interested)
Married to my high school sweetheart, moved to NZ together and produced an adorable little munchkin...nearly 3 years on and I'm so in love with the idea of working from home and letting my creativity flourish once again!

Ok, now I'm ranting,...hope to connect with more of you soon!

Tani

[Former_Member]

This is my first bootcamp, and I would love to team up with someone - just to keep motivated and on track - I don't have a paying job - but I do have a 5 and 2 1/2 year old - so my schedule is probably worse than some of you full-time pro-fessionals! But I am really motivated to make a success of this holiday season, so if you're inteseted, contact me.

[Former_Member]

Great! I would like to have a buddy, and it does not matter where she/he lives. - We can communicate using Skype, IM, Facebook ...etc. . So, anybody - even if my buddy lives out of US will be welcome. I look for a happy and motivated "Etsyen" who enjoy what he/she does.
I am new in Etsy. I started in September/12.

[Former_Member]

Pick Me, Pick Me! I need a buddy!!!!

[Former_Member]

Looking for a buddy to swap shop critiques, encourage each other, and work together for making this holiday sales season a success!

We sell crochet glasses cases, jewelry, and a mix of hand made things, (right now half my listings just expired though so my shop is rather empty, so if you'd like to know what we usually sell, look at the photos on our facebook page) : )

[Former_Member]

I am looking for somebody who has things that either complement or are completely different than mine, so that we can help each other. I have been at this for a while, very few sales... I want to put a lot of effort this holiday season. I am a mother of 2 teenage kids and have a full-time job, but am very interested in being able to one day just leave that and live from my crafts! :)

I can help you with critiques of what I see could improve (and would love reciprocation), tweeting, wanelo, whatever we can do to promote each other. I would also love if you can just visit my store and let me know what you see wrong, or something I can improve on...

Thank you,

[loveofdrawing]

Hi everyone!

I am new to Etsy and I am looking forward to this holiday season! I would love to have a buddy that is very experienced and has a good amount of sales. Currently I design and illustrate greeting cards and recipie cards. It would be great to have some that does something similar. I have had about 5 sales only and I'm struggling alot with getting views and sales.

My life is pretty busy balancing a new marriage, my illustration career and working. So I can't devote 24/7 but I can Definitly make a schedule that includes gearing up for the holidays!

Looking forward to partnering up!

A little background I work as a freelance illustrator and designer for the past six years. I always had a dream to start my own greeting card business that specializes in African-American cards. However I create cards and recipie cards for everyone as well! So I'm currently producing more cards each week to stock up my shop.

Thanks guys! Any help would just be awesome!

[Former_Member]

Hi! Looking for buddy!
My first time holiday season, 2month etsyian, my english isn't perfect, but my smile...:-)
Seriously, I am 100% investing my self in to my shop and interesting in someone that can help me to feel the cristmas spirit and cheer me up, and I do the same
and also give some constractive shop critique !
I am from Israel, so my responding will be with few hours delay.
Looking forward to work together and succeed!
Daniela

[ROSEandDELLA]

I'm looking for a buddy. But, please cut me some slack - I'm a busy mommy to a 3 year old, wife and work a full-time job on top of that. I work on my shop during the late evenings and on the weekends.

I don't fb or tweet often. I'm focused on clean photos, tags and great SEO.

Oh, this will be my 3rd holiday season on Etsy. My goal is to hit 1,000 sales by the end of the year. Message me if you're interested.

[Former_Member]

I am new to Etsy. I only signed up last month. I would like to know how other Etsy sellers get people to look at their products.

I am unemployed and have quite a bit of product at home ready to sell.

However, I don't have Internet at home. I come to the library eveery day except Sunday and use the library's Internet.

I am looking for someone with experience to mentor me.

If you are interested, please send a message to me.

[Former_Member]

I am still looking for a Buddy :( please write me if you are ambitious and want to rock this christmas season!!!!!!

[Former_Member]

Oh I forgot to re-meniton. It will be my first season!!!

[Ominisity]

I would really like a buddy too. I'm a new seller (just opened my shop over a week ago) so this will be my first holiday season as well. It would be awesome if he/she were a knitter/crocheter, because that's what my shop specializes in, but its not a deal breaker. You don't have to have a lot of experience either. I want a buddy to bounce ideas off of, and to get/receive motivation from. Please write me if you're interested!

[Former_Member]

I sent out 4 convos to folks but only one responded (declining due to already being "buddied-up"). I am still looking for a buddy. My price points start at around 12.00 USD but most of my work is 200.00 USD and up. I am very serious about working with someone who will be responsible enough to stick with this and devote time to it (barring unforeseen emergencies and catastrophes, of course).

I've not a lot of success with etsy yet as I am still attempting to connect with my target markets here. My work is very high in quality so I am looking for someone with a similar target market. I am expecting good results by applying the advice given through the Boot Camp.

Thanks for considering me as your Boot Camp Buddy. Convo me if you think we may be a good match.

Good luck all.

[Former_Member]

This is my first year and I have a couple of shops so I do not know if I could just find a buddy who maybe also has duel shops also one is vintage and one is Packaging I have only been on Etsy for 6 months I think it is going pretty well

So how does this work how do you get matched up with a buddy

[LLFarm]

I have my buddy and am very excited about it....waves hello to Michelle!

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone! I'd love to find a buddy. I'm a pharmacy student and mom of 2, so I hope to find someone who is flexible and willing to work around my exams. I've been selling on Etsy for a couple of years, but I haven't been very active until earlier this year. I'm averaging about one sale a month right now, but would love to see more.

I like to help other people with their shops, and I'd like some opinions how I can make mine more successful. I'd really like to have a good holiday season!

It doesn't matter to me what you sell, where you are, or how long you've been on Etsy. Please feel free to message me if you're interested in working together. :)

[MalasbyMahsan]

Awesome!
I'd love to have a buddy. Someone who can play as a mentor as well. I have no idea how to prepare, how to present and how to play.
I need a buddy!

[Former_Member]

This is my first holiday season and I have no idea of what to expect. I'm looking for some advice on what to keep my focus on and maybe reciprocate. Thanks Etsy this is a great idea.

[Former_Member]

Hi

I am still looking for a buddy.

This is my first Christmas on Etsy and I am looking for someone to bounce ideas off, get shop critiques and general encouragement when things look down. It would be great if you had some experience on Etsy however not necessary. I sell at markets in Brisbane, Australia as well as here on Etsy.

I am a full time mum and fit my shop in whenever I can but I am committed to making it work.

I would love to hear from anyone interested in budding up.

Thanks