9 Motivational Quotes For Etsy Shop Owners (aka YOU!)

We hear your: being a small business owner is hard and, oftentimes, it’s a guessing game.

And not just at the beginning.

Every step of the way is tricky and there are no shortcuts. Whether you’ve been on Etsy for 1 day or for 1 year, you’ve surely had your fair share of struggle.

Right?

So here’s what you should keep in mind: 3 sets of quotes that fit every major stage of your Etsy business…

Entrepreneur Motivational Quotes For When You’re Just Starting On Your Etsy Journey:

Dreaming of starting an Etsy shop but keep putting it off? Listen to this:

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” (Walt Disney)

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Don’t be discouraged if it’s not as easy as it seems to get things off the ground:

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.” (James Cash Penney, J.C. Penny)

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And here are the 3 essentials you need to master in order to get going:

What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have a burning desire to succeed.” (Dave Thomas, Wendy’s)

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Psst: Here’s a FULL article on how to identify your target customer.

Entrepreneur Motivational Quotes To Keep You Going:

Not a beginner, but not yet a pro? Here’s an insider tip:

Chase the vision, not the money. The money will end up following you.” (Tony Hsieh, Zappos)

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Trust yourself even in the lowest of times:

Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” (Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company)

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Keep refining your products and processes as you go… and don’t be afraid to be wrong every once in a while:

Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.” (Drew Houston, Dropbox)

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Entrepreneur Motivational Quotes To Make Your Etsy Store PERFECT:

Sure, perfection is almost unattainable – but you can get *THIS* close to it:

Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” (Bill Gates, Microsoft)

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Always go above and beyond to make your customers happy:

Always deliver more than expected.” (Larry Page, Google)

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Here’s EXACTLY what you need to do to sway your clients over and over again.

And here’s how to deal with negative feedback on Etsy. Hey, better knowledgeable than clueless! ;)

Need extra motivation on your path to success? Here you go:

Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.” (Seth Godin)

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Now go out there and create a rockin’ Etsy shop. Good luck!