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/

[ReginaLynnDesign]

I would like a boot camp buddy. A jewelry seller would be a plus for me but am open to anyone.

[TheMaineCoonCat]

I'd enjoy a BCB who likes to make things out of old ephemera. Also enjoy sewing and creating with my machine. Live in Florida. Started ETSY a few months ago, had a long lag and now have much more time (retired!!) to get back to my creative self. Not a city girl, love the country. Good luck to everyone!
thanks!

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy. I live in Devon and have a 40 hour a week job besides trying to do my sewing etc on the side, I only have a couple of items posted in my shop (but must remedy that tonight) I would appreciate any advice to help me

[Former_Member]

I would like a buddy. I am a newbie and am trying to get things in my shop for the holidays. My computer skills are improving.

[Former_Member]

I'd love to find a buddy! My shop is small, and I've had a low number of views/sales. I'm looking to increase views and learn how to market this holiday season. I'm big on pet items since I do collars for cats and dogs. Anyone interested?

[Former_Member]

I would like a buddy who is great at promoting and getting sales. I am relatively new to Etsy therefore, any help is greatly appreciated. :) I sell mosaic planters, trays, mirrors, tables, mirrored boxes, etc.

[Former_Member]

I need a buddy..is it too late?

[Former_Member]

I am also wondering being late. I would love to get a buddy. I would love to get someone from Canada to encourage me to make more and list more....

[JodiLynnDoodles]

Help! My buddy backed out of boot camp! I need a buddy!

[Former_Member]

Add me to the list of hoping we're not too late!
I'm brand new to etsy as a seller and would love a buddy to help motivate me. I'm a full time college student and I work 25-30 hours a week to pay the bills so I'm having trouble wiggling in time to crochet and spruce up my shop. I would love someone who would help me be more accountable with time management but will understand if I don't meet my production goal for the week because a constitutional law paper reared it's ugly head.
PT Seller LF PT Buddy I suppose.
I'm in Minnesota so if you happen to be too all the fancier, if not you'll still be my hero! :)

[thecharmingstoat]

I still need a buddy! This is my first year doing Boot Camp so I'd like someone who knows the ropes. I sell women's jewellery so anyone who makes or sells a complimentary product like clothing would be ideal.

Have a look at my shop and drop me a note if you think we can work together :).

[Former_Member]

Same here! No response from any one I've contacted :( But I am super excited to be doing this and would love to share the enthusiasm!

[HeartButtonBoatSoaps]

I am soapmaker in Brooklyn and would love to have a buddy to help stay accountable, critique products help & help with packaging ideas, etc. You do not have to be in the "bath & beauty" stuff to help me out!! I am also an accountant, I can help give general business advice on books, budgets, costs, etc....Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I would like to try this buddy thing. I just joined the team and wrote that my biggest challenge seems to be getting views for my listings! I have enjoyed creating Treasuries and promoting the work of others. I've been on Etsy for over a year and now it's time to get serious! I know I need to improve my photographs and I am terrible at the financial side of things and need to organize that better. My style tends toward minimalist, modern, but I also have a vintage shop and love many vintage styles. I'd really be willing to buddy up with anyone who is willing to give me some feedback and suggestions. I don't blog but keep thinking that I should!

[Former_Member]

I need a boot camp buddy. I just found out about boot camp so I am a bit behind but i have a lot of free time and could really use the help to get caught up. I am not sure where I can find the weekly boot camp tasks?

[LaurelAndOctavia]

I'm joining the boot camp late but would also be interested in a buddy! I make hand painted/hand sewn baby onesies, bibs and burp cloths.

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm starting kinda late too. I work a full-time job and work on my craft and ETSY in the evenings and weekends. I'd love to pair up with someone else who is trying to balance this juggling act! Come by the store to see if we'd be compatible as buddies! :D

[Former_Member]

Just found out about boot camp! Would love a buddy. I make car seat coolers and stroller coolers. I am also in the process of adding bedding and animal hot/cold packs to my shop. Along with my Etsy shop, I go to college full time and am a SAHM. Please convo me if you think we would be a perfect match. :-)

[Former_Member]

Boot camp buddy is needed!
I'm still trying to figure out how it works...English is not my birth language and reading all the relevance material on ETSY is so confusing to me...
I know I'm a bit late but as they say, it's never too late :)
International buddies would be great, but I'm not that picky :)

[Former_Member]

I'm looking for a buddy for the Holiday Bootcamp. I just opened my Etsy Shop this past week. Need some one to bounce Marketing and Sales Ideas off of. Any advice in general would be very helpful.

Items I sale:
Custom Wreaths - been focusing on Team Wreaths for football Season
Custom Recipe Boxes
Custom Yarn Wrapped Letters
Custom "Support Our Troops" Items - My brother is a Marine serving in Afghanistan so this is particularly important to me.

Please help!

[Former_Member]

I also am new and would like a buddy to help me in the making of jewelry.

[Former_Member]

I would love to be your buddy Venicia Creations. I am new too and this is my first holiday season with Etsy also. You make beautiful jewelry just as I.

[Former_Member]

Hi Wacknut, I would love to be a buddy with you for this is my first holiday season.

[Former_Member]

I would like a buddy. I'm just getting started. I design and create handknits. I'd love to pair up with someone more experienced (that's almost all of you!). I'm in Indianapolis, a local person would be great, but that's not critical.

[Former_Member]

Hi
Im looking for someone I can buddy with, Im new to Etsy and my shop is transforming to different things, repurose of items to something else, handmade items, holiday crafts some Primitive crafts as well I really want to have a great business online and with Etsy ...this is my first year any help would be great thanks!