17. Insights From a $1M/Year E-Commerce Seller with Andrew Erickson - Part 1

In this episode of the Etsy Seller Podcast, host Cody McGuffie interviews full-time e-commerce seller and entrepreneur, Andrew Erickson. Erickson shares his strategy to improve Etsy shop reviews from zero to over 30 in a few weeks. He also provides insights into building online companies and making a full-time income from Etsy. The episode is part one of a two-part series with Andrew, and it is highly relevant for anyone who is just starting out on Etsy or struggling to get their shop kickstarted.The Etsy Seller Podcast is hosted by Cody McGuffie, CEO and founder of EverBee. In each weekly episode of this podcast, you’ll hear from experienced Etsy Sellers on how they run their Etsy business, how they got their first sales on Etsy, how they marketing their Etsy shops and so much more.EverBee is a Etsy product analytics tool that helps Etsy sellers find best selling products and keywords so they can sell more on Etsy. It helps Etsy sellers speed up product research and product discovery so they can get their first Etsy sales and grow their business.Sign up for EverBee for free at the link - https://everbee.ioGuest BioAndrew Erickson is a full-time e-commerce seller and entrepreneur who has built million dollar brands online via Amazon FBA, as well as leveraging Etsy in many ways. He is a successful and super successful seller who has tons of insight into building online companies. In a recent episode of the Etsy seller podcast, Andrew shared a strategy that he used to quickly get his Etsy shop reviews from zero to over 30 reviews in just a couple of weeks. He also hosts the Zon con podcast, where he talks about Amazon-related stuff and e-commerce, building teams, and marketing. Follow him on Instagram at the Andrew Erickson to see fun pictures of him and to reach out to him.Key takeaway timestamps:[00:06:11] Discover the Secrets to Building a Thriving E-Commerce Empire![00:09:09] The Moment You've Been Waiting For: How to Score Your First Sale![00:12:17] Uncovering the Ethical Dilemmas Behind Sales: A Critical Review[00:14:58] "Unleashing the Power of Postcard Marketing: A Winning Strategy"[00:18:07] Discover the Ultimate Collection of Digital Guides on Etsy![00:20:35] The Power of Reviews in E-commerce: How They Can Make or Break Your BusinessEntities mentioned:Etsy, Cody McGuffey, Andrew Erickson, Amazon FBA, Everbee, American median income, stay at home moms, stay at home dads, SEO, keyword search volume