I Tried Selling Digital Products for 90 Days

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Tim Koa

Tim Koa

Күн бұрын

In this video, I share how much I made selling digital products for 90 days, I talk about the pros and cons of digital products, and give some tips for beginners.
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0:00 Intro
0:56 My other shop
2:35 Location, location, location
3:58 About margins
5:19 Downsides of digital products
8:46 What’s next?
10:51 Tips for beginners

Пікірлер: 391
@raf1717
@raf1717 2 ай бұрын
Man.. you have no idea just how much you're helping and inspiring me..
@TimKoa
@TimKoa 2 ай бұрын
You got this!
@cpnoboat7659
@cpnoboat7659 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, same here
@tonafilms
@tonafilms Ай бұрын
I felt the same, helped and inspired
@andriy7642
@andriy7642 Ай бұрын
You guys will get the biggest reality checks of your lives.
@shamseas123
@shamseas123 29 күн бұрын
Me too. Thank you so much. It was exactly what i needed right now
@ellengans8739
@ellengans8739 2 ай бұрын
I love how direct and authentic his presentation is. Not nearly enough creators out there him. Refreshing af.
@iMakeThat
@iMakeThat 2 ай бұрын
Agreed! And he's showing his numbers instead of "Check out what this other shop did" - Love the authenticity
@biurowytrenerexcela
@biurowytrenerexcela 2 ай бұрын
@@iMakeThatHi maybe you can explain me, how it works, because he has the same number of orders each month, but income increase. How it is possible?
@iMakeThat
@iMakeThat 2 ай бұрын
@@biurowytrenerexcela​​⁠​⁠oh lol I didn’t even notice that. Must’ve sold either a higher price item or had larger orders in general 🤷
@biurowytrenerexcela
@biurowytrenerexcela 2 ай бұрын
@@iMakeThat Tim Koa replied in one of comments here that he sold product for 12-15$ each so it does not match...
@MonicaMEnterprises
@MonicaMEnterprises Ай бұрын
Very Refreshing! I felt the same way watching it. He discussed realist expectations and didn't try to oversell himself or his results for clicks and views!
@gabbfigures
@gabbfigures Ай бұрын
I agree with selling something you'd want for yourself. Not only does it make the process more FUN. Odds are, if you like/want it, someone else might want it too.
@aadarsharai6466
@aadarsharai6466 2 ай бұрын
Underwhelming? Bro! What are you talking about? That's so much money, I'm Proud of you Tim❤
@analogueapples
@analogueapples Ай бұрын
It depends on what you compare it with, completely okay for a small side project or as a start, but if you are still making more than minimum wage in your country per hour, it would be better to learn a skill or get a job. Not bad for a start though.
@taunado
@taunado Ай бұрын
@@analogueapples It's also revenue, not profit, so it's meaningless. He could be spending 95% of the revenue on ads and making 5% profit. Why does he not talk about the real business metrics?
@aaliyahparrilla000
@aaliyahparrilla000 2 ай бұрын
You continuously motivate me to continue with Etsy and sell the prints that I do! Thank you for always keeping the energy positive and bless you and your family! I appreciate you
@lighter9020
@lighter9020 Ай бұрын
The fact that he already showed how much he sold in the first 10 seconds in addition to the great editing of the video made me realise when I finished that I was watching this at 1x speed (ultimate compliment lol)
@chachachazki
@chachachazki Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this new journey with everyone! I'm a graphic designer and just venturing out into the printables business, seeing your figures and progress was incredibly inspiring!
@quasitaliano
@quasitaliano 2 күн бұрын
I love that you just put the results at the beginning. None of the "stick around for the results at the end". Quality content - subscribed.
@carolinawalling4360
@carolinawalling4360 2 ай бұрын
This is awesome Tim! I think what matters most is that upward growth. You results are all positive news!
@lorischager4029
@lorischager4029 2 ай бұрын
A fabulous, inspirational video & the sharing of your personal experience. I run a small ETSY shop and really enjoying watching these types of videos. Thank you Tim from Colorado!
@yasminm1385
@yasminm1385 Ай бұрын
Just recently found you, and I absolutely love and appreciate your videos. Your content is some of the most authentic and genuine out there, not just propaganda to sell a course. Your videos inspire me and let me know this is something I can actually start. Thank you so much for sharing.
@mariageorgieva9564
@mariageorgieva9564 2 ай бұрын
Another - THANK YOU for everything you're sharing! I recently found your content and you've motivated me to go back to my 2019 etsy shopn with just 3 listings and give it another go. It has been a dream for me to make this happen for more years than I'd like to admit. You've really helped me decide to try again and see what happens! ❤ Have an amazing & inspired day!
@starryeye3482
@starryeye3482 Ай бұрын
Totally agree with you, its very amazing to get that 3 months! I kept meaning to try figital products, but you have helped me give that push to do it. Thank you for doing such great videos!
@morningwu
@morningwu Ай бұрын
Thank you for being so transparent and always sharing so much value in your video!
@zanniefoledo7133
@zanniefoledo7133 Ай бұрын
Your tone of voice is so calming, and the content is thought provoking and inspiring. Thank you for sharing! I’m subscribing 😊
@natalierenee979
@natalierenee979 2 ай бұрын
I love your videos. Really inspiring and also calming at the same time. Thank you for sharing and enjoy hearing about your successes.
@ultimatetourguide4272
@ultimatetourguide4272 Ай бұрын
Got my first digital sale yesterday, been a very busy 2 weeks so haven’t been thinking about my shop even. So that was a nice feeling!
@thapelomonakedi1751
@thapelomonakedi1751 25 күн бұрын
Hi, how is it going? And how do you market and promote your digital products?
@ambarbenitez1702
@ambarbenitez1702 25 күн бұрын
love it!! love how honest and direct this experience is. Thanks a lot for giving the details on how to start doing this and have real expectations, this still seems great!!!💞
@EmanualCriativo
@EmanualCriativo 2 ай бұрын
I really like your realistic approach to things. Specially your attention to not sharing the new shop so you can get as close as you can to a beginner
@amitalaflame
@amitalaflame 28 күн бұрын
Watching your video feels like i'm listening to a friend. You are so calm, natural and inspiring. I wish you success in everything you do❤
@leilegion
@leilegion 2 ай бұрын
It's amusing to see some people attempting to provoke you into revealing your shop. Keep your second shop private until you are ready to share it.
@TigerChic
@TigerChic Ай бұрын
I agree. None of the KZfaqrs tell the details about their shop names or anything. I don’t tell mine and don’t plan to. ☮️✝️💟
@MinaRoy
@MinaRoy 2 ай бұрын
As always, insightful and encouraging. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and advice. I hope when I eventually launch my shop it shall help many people.
@dawnadams6590
@dawnadams6590 2 ай бұрын
I think this is amazing results especially for a new shop in a competitive environment. Great video!
@scottcosta7119
@scottcosta7119 Ай бұрын
First time viewer, and WOW. Awesome information. I especially appreciate your approach for people to stick to subjects they know. Wise words, Young Man. Thank you!
@ShaddeyNNM
@ShaddeyNNM 2 ай бұрын
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing. I've been thinking about selling digital products and I don't expect to really sell much because I as an etsy shopper myself I noticed that the niches are saturated. Because I am located in Latin America, shipping physical products is a nightmare, so yes digital products is a good option I believe, I have no income at the moment so seeing this experience is motivating, and technically I have nothing to loose.
@Metal-Spark
@Metal-Spark 2 ай бұрын
You're a huge inspiration Tim, I've been following your progress for a few years now and I'm looking forward to hearing more about your new shop, even if it just ends up being an experiment. The fact that you've replicated your success means you're definitely doing something right. Your numbers for the first 3 months are very impressive, I don't think anyone would say no to an extra few hundred a month. I'm an artist and I've been struggling for years to turn art into my fulltime income. I finally did it through building up my clients and getting some larger jobs, but I realise now that I really want to be financially independent. Making my own products has always been in the back of my mind, but my priorities were elsewhere. I'm sure you hear this a million times a day, but I really struggle with coming up with ideas. You say to find inspiration in the things you know and I know art, but I just can't think of a problem to solve within that space.
@aysel015
@aysel015 16 күн бұрын
This is my first time watching you but I've already subscribed! You are one of the people that I need right now to inspire me.... as I think that's one big step for me to finally take action. I'm already planning to sell digital products since last year, but couldn't make it as a priority, sadly. But thank you!!! I hope I can push through now.
@lyamaya8900
@lyamaya8900 26 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim! I have just started with my digital product for a month now, all you have said purely realistic and since then I dont feel alone in this anymore…❤
@wecancanto
@wecancanto Ай бұрын
This is inspiring with realistic expectations which makes the video so valuable to watch. Thanks for sharing your experience transparently for others to have some ideas of what to expect if planning to start a business of any sorts. Thank you! 🙏🏼
@trngi1685
@trngi1685 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I really admire the way you've organized it and your calm presentation style. I found it insightful to see the results upfront, but I struggled a bit with clarity. For instance, I was curious about the number of digital products you've created and the time it took to develop them. Looking forward to more of your content!
@EllyseaAndDolls
@EllyseaAndDolls Ай бұрын
I second this
@joooh
@joooh 2 ай бұрын
Could you share more on how you marketed the digital product you sell in the beginning?
@morganatkins5725
@morganatkins5725 2 ай бұрын
I agree, I'd love to know as well
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie 2 ай бұрын
Yes and how many followers on your platforms
@dennisheita1236
@dennisheita1236 2 ай бұрын
pleasee
@misaandcoart
@misaandcoart 2 ай бұрын
I'm joining on the please show us bandwagon haha
@Pfyzer
@Pfyzer Ай бұрын
Prolly just promote or ads on etsy
@RailinX
@RailinX 2 ай бұрын
Awesome success! As someone with a fairly large POD shop and a tiny digital shop I’ll say that POD is a lot more work due to so much customer service needed. In my digital shop I have about 350 sales and have gotten ONE message from a customer … in the POD shop it’s never ending. Questions, custom requests, “where’s my package?! - it’s been in your mailbox since yesterday…”
@jayswayworks
@jayswayworks Ай бұрын
You’re doing something wrong if you’re getting that many messages! Look at setting better customer expectations. Look at giving the info you get asked about, more preemptively. Make the answers to your questions as obvious as possible. You got this!
@RailinX
@RailinX 17 күн бұрын
@@jayswayworks haha often they just need to go look in their mailbox. Not sure how to make them do that :D Or questions about where are the rest of their items, when I have already told them “for orders with more than 1 item they may arrive separately”.
@jayswayworks
@jayswayworks 17 күн бұрын
Ohhh gotcha- I don’t list items that can’t be fulfilled by a single printer (for the most part anyway).. Gave up that headache 5 years ago. Friggin nightmare at xmas 😂 Never again.
@Yeshanu
@Yeshanu 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I'm so glad to find Canadian content creators.
@WastelandMama
@WastelandMama 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. You have given me some things to think about. I think I might do a “bundle” with my digital products to help put it in that $10-15 dollar price range.
@anyhumanbeing
@anyhumanbeing 4 күн бұрын
I love how the video explains a lot of things like expectations and the reality of this type of business
@advcornerph
@advcornerph 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to start my digital products selling journey. Still doing more research and exploring things. You earned another sub here. ❤
@akarevs
@akarevs Ай бұрын
Loved your video. Thank you very much for sharing it and for the encouragement to the new Etsy sellers. I've just started a new Etsy store myself, selling digital products (Canva templates), and I am really looking forward to my first sale ;)
@shuksy2915
@shuksy2915 20 күн бұрын
Great video! Refreshing to hear a KZfaqr being honest about the reality of what it’s like starting online business appreciate it 👍🏼
@jayswayworks
@jayswayworks Ай бұрын
Awesome video.. I’m toying with the idea of starting a digital download shop too. The freedom of location is definitely underrated and undervalued! Looking forward to following along!
@lovelycelita
@lovelycelita Ай бұрын
Your honesty, introvert also I had to subscribe! Im studying all the possibilties around e-commerce and whats better, risks, how to use tools all is so advance right now from when i learned programming at school. Ill be checking your sticker store as well! Wish you all the best 😃
@karinaki13
@karinaki13 2 ай бұрын
Hi Tim, I love your videos 😊 looking forward to the next ones
@YusraELSawi
@YusraELSawi 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping it real and sharing your experience. Very inspiring 🙂
@simplehomeschoolideas
@simplehomeschoolideas Ай бұрын
Subscribed! Thank you! I really appreciate what feels like an authentic approach to explaining Etsy. I’m in my 3rd month at 5 sales but I’m definitely seeing improvements in the style and quality of my work. Hopefully it will pay off soon!
@SurrDesSol
@SurrDesSol Ай бұрын
Congrats on your new endeavor! I'm SURE it'll go well for you!!
@jimmythepagina7989
@jimmythepagina7989 2 ай бұрын
great content as always. really resonated with what you said about liking what you make. to be honest, your last video, I think, about side hustles ideas, inspired me to build and launch a digital product in a not so crowded market. thing is, I think it's a great product but I don't think I would use it myself and now it's been hard forcing me to work on this project based only on the (many) benefits that come from selling digital products. anyway, good food for thought. thanks tim, inspiring vid as always.
@Papershire
@Papershire Ай бұрын
So happy to watch your channel grow! I also have a sticker shop and started doing digitals over at Patreon as well, it's been so nice to not have to make and ship stickers 👍
@TheSilentWealth
@TheSilentWealth 2 күн бұрын
Hey Tim, bet you've heard this a hundred times by now. You're really helping and inspiring us normal people! Keep it up mate. :)
@jacklewis2562
@jacklewis2562 2 ай бұрын
This is a very informative video! Thank you for pointing out the pro's and cons
@user-ik8vy1rg8f
@user-ik8vy1rg8f 2 ай бұрын
Great wholesome, quality, inspirational video dude. Thanks!
@Katice634
@Katice634 2 ай бұрын
This was so helpful. I’m diving into selling handmade products but I’m also working on doing digital products.
@kichiru
@kichiru 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Tim! I love watching your videos. They are very inspiring and I like how your videos create a very calming energy. I was wondering if you utilize any social media to increase the traffic? And how many listings do you create on a regular basis? Thanks!
@degs88
@degs88 Ай бұрын
Awesome video and very real inspiration! How do the hell did I just manage to come across your channel! Keep up the good work and already subscribed!
@anndeechoong8934
@anndeechoong8934 Ай бұрын
Wow.. that genuinely real story makes me really want to know more. Thanks for these real experiences and examples
@unseekablezz
@unseekablezz 2 ай бұрын
Hey, just want to let you know. This video has been really helpful and i learn few new things from you. You've earned a new sub.
@litfashioncurator3764
@litfashioncurator3764 Ай бұрын
Hi! I definitely want to learn more about your digital product journey. Thank you for your honesty about the process. I want to create digital products but I need help with ideas and product creation.
@Princess_kitty14
@Princess_kitty14 Ай бұрын
His take is so refreshing, no BS, no "make $10k in a day!" or "get rich in a month!" he's genuine and he's speaking about the good and the bad while keeping expectations realistic, i really feel inspired to start my own etsy shop, i've been thinking about it for some time and this just inspires me more!
@KolbyKay
@KolbyKay 2 ай бұрын
Love the take and knowledge share. I’m in the same boat as a designer 30 days in to a new store with new designs. Gotta keep pushing!
@themopeduniverse
@themopeduniverse 2 ай бұрын
Awesome. I love your videos. I've been watching your channel since the beginning. Nice one!
@tkidd250
@tkidd250 2 ай бұрын
🔥 the growth month after month and great breakdown
@honvstly_rosa
@honvstly_rosa Ай бұрын
That’s not underwhelming at all, It’s Inspiring because when you come to think about It, In those 3 months you could’ve just been laying around and not being productive at all! So knowing that you actually made a useful use of your time and got something back out of It Is AMAZING!!! Great job man!
@AnnaKincaid
@AnnaKincaid 2 ай бұрын
Another great video Tim! Thank you for this I have been considering digital product and POD for the same reasons. Thank you for sharing your experience and I think it is wise to not share your shop, at least for now.
@maximemaist753
@maximemaist753 Ай бұрын
Just following because of your authenticity and transparency
@crystalpulseTV
@crystalpulseTV Ай бұрын
I appreciate you keeping it genuine and realistic 🤙
@jnjhawaii5879
@jnjhawaii5879 2 ай бұрын
This was great! Simple and straightforward 👍🏼
@YDostanov
@YDostanov Ай бұрын
Brother great stuff! thank you for your authenticity!
@SeanOulashin
@SeanOulashin 2 ай бұрын
So awesome. I've been heavily considering starting a digital product store! This was so inspiring :)
@TimKoa
@TimKoa 2 ай бұрын
Go for it Sean!
@taquanyiastallworth5760
@taquanyiastallworth5760 2 ай бұрын
This was such a great video…like engaged the whole way..authentic…great work and congratulations on your success. Your content was Google recommended
@magikfrog2
@magikfrog2 Ай бұрын
Nice! I’m excited to see an update on this. 👍🏻
@misosoupafly
@misosoupafly 2 ай бұрын
This is awesome! Would love to see how you implement the print on demand options 👍🏻
@bbch088
@bbch088 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey!! ❤🎉
@Un_Elysian
@Un_Elysian 2 ай бұрын
My digital product store is much more niche but hopefully I’ll hit those numbers once I finish studying and can put more time into it 😂 (mine is livestream/twitch graphics) Can’t wait to see the followup video and how you marketed the new shop!
@Huyen.L
@Huyen.L 16 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this video! Very informative and useful!
@annliam_
@annliam_ 7 күн бұрын
The color correction of video is very nice. And video is informative. Thank you for useful and beautiful content.
@SixthSun
@SixthSun Ай бұрын
I love your calming & informative ways. I'm so inspired by you. Congrats on your businesses! I was wondering what you think of "changes" in Etsy that I hear about, such as business accounts being deleted, etc.?
@SixthSun
@SixthSun Ай бұрын
Oops, by "business accounts," I meant shops in my question above. Thanks.
@lillymack0
@lillymack0 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations! That’s amazing 🎉😊
@EndlessMusic2024
@EndlessMusic2024 Ай бұрын
Thanks for inspiration ! I really love stickers 🥰🥰🥰
@AndrewMcQueen88
@AndrewMcQueen88 2 ай бұрын
Great story, good luck with this new project 👍
@user-cp5ue1tj7p
@user-cp5ue1tj7p 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Starting my digital shop)
@sharonunwritten
@sharonunwritten 2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your humorous take in the video comparing your process selling stickers versus digital products 😂
@radium05
@radium05 Ай бұрын
Thank you. I think you just pushed me off the ledge of wanting to try this.
@justonemorestitch
@justonemorestitch 2 ай бұрын
This is the video that got me to sub. Thank you for sharing ❤
@cpj80
@cpj80 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you for such an honest video!
@wendyramos1480
@wendyramos1480 Ай бұрын
Awesome video, thank you so much for posting!
@wendyon4517
@wendyon4517 2 ай бұрын
I've just opened a store. Nothing in it yet but i think what you are making is pretty good. I hope i can start like that and ramp up over time. After a year its extra money that could pay for a trip or somewhat extravagant purchase.
@TimKoa
@TimKoa 2 ай бұрын
Definitely a good way to approach it! Wish you the best
@rex1981utube
@rex1981utube 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to watch your step-by-step video of how to sell digital product on etsy 😊😊😊
@hc6308
@hc6308 19 күн бұрын
You have amazing conversation rate. That shows you have unique design. Congratz!
@seuantonio
@seuantonio Ай бұрын
Hey mate, thanks heaps for your video. I was wondering if you would mind sharing your light set up? Your videos are so smooth and I really like the light set up
@androidphone6972
@androidphone6972 Ай бұрын
Finally a creator who speaks truth Thank you Please keep doing the same 👏
@erang1108
@erang1108 Ай бұрын
You inspire me so much!!
@lildee_w6254
@lildee_w6254 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I’ve been wanting to a start a digital Etsy shop for ages but I can never narrow down my niche 🥴 there’s so many options I’d like to do but I have no idea where to start
@artbyantoni
@artbyantoni 17 күн бұрын
very informative and inspirational! thank you!
@ocelotcat
@ocelotcat Ай бұрын
Loved this video, thanks so much 🙏
@azpersonal
@azpersonal 2 ай бұрын
Give us a KZfaq setup video, please. Lighting looks so soft and nice
@ElleShopNCraftWithMe
@ElleShopNCraftWithMe Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey. Something that I'd like to explore.
@captaindurden
@captaindurden Ай бұрын
I never comment, but you are a Gem Dude. Keep that coming 🎉
@RiyadJaamour
@RiyadJaamour 2 ай бұрын
Hey Tim, thank you for the great video and the nice insight quick question, can you share how many listings it took for you to get 1st sale and up to this day? would really help me get a perspective of things many thanks!
@vijayashreesaravanan6228
@vijayashreesaravanan6228 Ай бұрын
Impressive.. Liked the way you listed points for Beginners....
@sharongifty1498
@sharongifty1498 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Did you use Etsy ads? Would be great to hear more about how you marketed your digital items
@taaqshop
@taaqshop Ай бұрын
I have a POD shop on Etsy. Its been 3 months & 1 Sale. However, I am being positive & will continue working towards building better store. 😊
@joycemagnaye7028
@joycemagnaye7028 2 ай бұрын
Hi Tim! great video as always! I'd like to ask 1. What will you do if someone copies your digital product? And how do you plan to stop it from happening? thanks!
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