Official “I need a boot camp buddy” Thread

[#1]

Boot camp launches on Thursday! Would you like a partner to bounce ideas off of, give you a hand when you need it, and keep you on track through this year’s Holiday Boot Camp? Connect with on of your Etsy companions, reach out to a member of one of your Etsy Teams, or connect with each other in this forum thread. Let other members of the team know what kind of buddy you would most like to partner with. Are they also a jewelry artists? Or maybe you’re looking for someone who also works with upcycled materials? Or maybe you want to find someone nearby?

Wondering what the Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp is? More info here:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/etsy-success-holiday-boot-camp/

[Former_Member]

I just opened up a Etsy shop last week, so I am brand new with only 15 items. I'm just getting my feet wet, but would love a buddy to help motivate me. I make beaded jewelry at the moment but would like to get back into metal smithing after being out of it for 15 years. I would like to learn more about pmc silver clay. . . perhaps I could start with that.

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm new to Etsy and currently am working on building my store. I only have three items for sale right now, but I am working on adding more products to my shop. I'm currently working a full time job and do this part time. My goal is to quit my job and do this as a living. I would like to have a buddy. I make women and girls clothing and accessories. You don't have to make the same or similar things. I just want to be able to grow and learn things. Please let me know if you are interested - Ashley

[AngelqueCreations]

I am also looking for a buddy for boot camp, this is my first boot camp experience. I have been reading through the now 43 pages of people looking for buddies and that is daunting enough.

I make OOAK hand woven beaded wearable artwork. I have been weaving for about 2 years and started my Etsy store at that time. I am retired and live in Vancouver, BC. I am active on FB, and Twitter, Linkedin I also have a blog and a web site. I am looking for someone to buddy up to build a relationship with and cross promote. Convo me if anyone is interested.

I will still search the list to see if there is someone like minded to buddy up with.

[SarahBeetson]

This will be my first boot camp too - but it sounds fun in the sense of workout program that is kind of nail biting and a commitment - but that you know is going to benefit your entire well-being. Pump it Sarah!

I would love to find a buddy - preferrably in the art / illustration / handmade fashion areas - but I'm very open to suggestions! I would just love somebody to hold my hand thru the situps (and I'll hold yours back!) xxxxx

[scrapnplay]

I would love a buddy! I'm newer to all this so could use any help I can get! :)

Stacy

[Former_Member]

I would love to have a buddy to take this journey with. : )

I am fairly new to Etsy, and LOVE it! I am a jewerly designer currently working in glass, but also make items out of resin. I've done beading, worked with silver (wire and clay), and fabric ... I guess I've tried a little of everything.

[Former_Member]

Ok Peeps! Who wants to be my buddy? I don't care what you sell as long as you are successful at selling it. I need help getting my product out the door!

I am super crafty and creative but I am not so good at marketing or follow up so......Who's game?

[Former_Member]

I'm also in search of a buddy for the holiday season! I'd love to find someone who also does photography. Please contact me directly!

[SweetEttaRose]

Looking for a buddy too! I sell vintage clothing and accessories. I'm looking for someone who is motivated and will stick with me through boot camp. But also someone who wants to have some fun while promoting our shops! I'm located in Nevada, USA. Please contact me by convo.
Tina :)

[Former_Member]

Hi! I need a buddy/buddies. (Can we have more than one?) I'm very new to selling on Etsy, and think that this boot camp would be a wonderful way for me to get my shop in gear! I primarily make jewelry, and that's all I have in my shop right now.

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy. I make upcycled/recycled children's items (mostly clothing, as well as quilts and blankets).

I need the motivation. Last year I didn't make a single sale over the Christmas season, so this year I would love some help and motivation:)
Please convo me...please!

[Gardenmis]

Looking to buddy up with a highly motivated person who wants to make this holiday the best ever! It would be great if you loved fabric + sewing. If you happened to live near Southwest Ohio that would be the best :) Just convo me if interested.

[aprilisforever]

I would love a buddy too! I am a beadweaver, I sell my jewellery but I have recently started to sell my pdf tutorials. I'd love a buddy to help motivate me bounce ideas off & vice verse, I am UK based.

[Former_Member]

Still looking for a bootcamp buddy.... :)
Kathy

[Former_Member]

Donna, Would you like to be my buddy? You are much newer to Etsy than I am but you probably know more than I do since you have made some sales and I haven't. I opened the shop in 2009 but only started uploading some items sometime in 2010 and didn't do much with it. I have started taking it more seriously the past couple of months. We are already on each otner's circle, facebook, and probably twitter. Let me know. Thanks.

[Former_Member]

Hi,

I'm a first time boot camper and Etsy seller.

With all the pillows out there, it's very difficult to get my pillows noticed.

I would love to partner with another Etsy seller or sellers to help me with marketing and other problems I have come across or just to share thoughts. I welcome any advice you can give me.

Please help!!

[ButtonsInTheAttic]

I would love a buddy! I am a SAHM with a 6 month old so maybe someone with a little one who understands/knows the scheduling and crafting challenges would be great!

Things I make/have interest in--
Prim
Rag dolls
whimsy
sewing/knitting/crocheting/rughooking/punch needle...
old fashioned and vintage!

Any or all would be awesome!! Or even someone with similar interests!

[tocatchahummingbird]

Hi everyone,

I kind of went along with boot camp last year, but I was just starting out in selling, so this is my first year to really buckle down and try to get things done! Jewelry is a HUGE category on etsy, so it's hard to be seen.

I would definitely love to partner with another seller, not necessarily one who also sells jewelry, but that would be a plus!

[Former_Member]

I'm still looking for a buddy...

I've been selling for a year, but this will be my first boot camp. I make wallets, cozies, and embroidered hoop art.

Just convo me if you're also buddy-less. :)

[Former_Member]

I would love to have a buddy! Ami and I are new at this and even thought we have a Facebook site, are not very tech or social networking savvy. I am retired and Ami is a stay at home, babysitting mom. We are both hardworking and motivated to sell this holiday season.
It would be great to have a buddy who has more experience, particularly someone who is knowledgeable about promoting on line.
Ami and I create many things from paper items like journals and cards to upcycling found objects. Pam

[MunasTreasures]

Yay--misslinnie and I will be joining up as buddies! And I think this will be fun to stay in touch with everyone and give a little cheerleading to everyone ;-)Here's to a great holiday season for all of us!

[Former_Member]

Hope to buddy up with someone with elegant style, using eclectic materials, to reach discriminating buyers who really appreciate one-of-a-kind design. I'm learning more about SEO every day, need to start a business facebook page I think. We'll see how it goes here...

[Former_Member]

Hello! I would love a boot camp buddy. I have a 5 month old so I am on board completely but a little distracted! :) I've been on etsy since last year and am just getting serious.

I use the full profits from my sales to support Compassion International. My goal is to sell enough to pay for all of my sponsorships. I need helping translating views and hearts to sales.

I make book storage slings and baby leg warmers. I would love to team up with someone with a complementary product so we can promote each other - children's hats/shoes/books anyone?

[mahoganybludesign]

At last I have a Booth Camp Buddy!!! Happy.

[Untwistedsister]

I just convoed someone to be my buddy. We'll see if they want me. If not I'll be out there looking more.