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The Allure of Customized Items on Etsy
08:21 - 21:39 (13:18)
Custom gifts on Etsy provide customers with a unique and thoughtful way to give gifts for special occasions like weddings and parties. Despite having less categories and nuances than other marketplaces, Etsy sellers have proven to be successful, with some being invited to buy into their IPOs.
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The speaker discusses the value of creating long-lasting products and shares examples of companies that have rewarded their top sellers with the opportunity to invest in the company's IPO.
08:21 - 15:19 (06:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses the value of creating long-lasting products and shares examples of companies that have rewarded their top sellers with the opportunity to invest in the company's IPO.
ChapterThe Allure of Customized Items on Etsy
Episode#207 - How to Make Millions by Unbundling Etsy
PodcastMy First Million
Etsy's custom gifts are one of its top categories, and it's possible to unbundle a piece of Etsy similarly to how others have unbundled Craigslist or Reddit.
15:19 - 19:54 (04:35)
Summary
Etsy's custom gifts are one of its top categories, and it's possible to unbundle a piece of Etsy similarly to how others have unbundled Craigslist or Reddit. Observing Etsy's marketplace can lead to finding successful ideas for a new platform.
ChapterThe Allure of Customized Items on Etsy
Episode#207 - How to Make Millions by Unbundling Etsy
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker suggests creating a custom gift-giving platform that offers personalized gifts such as videos or jingles and ranks for search terms related to custom gifting to capture some of the traffic from Etsy.
19:54 - 21:39 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker suggests creating a custom gift-giving platform that offers personalized gifts such as videos or jingles and ranks for search terms related to custom gifting to capture some of the traffic from Etsy. Unlike Etsy, this platform would be simpler to manage and offer a more streamlined service.