I applied for a VAT Number, signed the contract with a financial advisor, munched a gelato, opened youtube... And you uploaded this video that very minute. Is the universe watching me? Best of luck, you're an inspiration!
@erdegoraАй бұрын
Success!
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Oh my goodness 🥹🥹🥹🫶 congratulations! ❤❤❤ hehehe what a good day! 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@NichoisPfeifferАй бұрын
HEY *jklux* !! I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
@RP-ez2jmАй бұрын
Of course it is! It’s you! Well done 🥰
@zoningzoneАй бұрын
That is SO TRUE...... Just start.... That's what I did when I start selling plants. From posting only 2 plants. Now total I have sold 4K plants. I learned as I go.
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Amazing 🥹🥹🥹🌷🌷🌷🫶🫶 congratulations 🪴
@NichoisPfeifferАй бұрын
Hiii new subscriber here!! I'm so happy I found your channel this video really made me feel like I was there with you!! Thank you *jklux*
@leeraxdАй бұрын
Love this! I also feel that people shouldn't be too discouraged if their business doesn't pop off like a lot off the small, sticker or illustration businesses did during the pandemic. Not a lot of people talk about this. In 2020 most of these etsy shops started blowing up because everyone was stuck at home buying stuff and it helped them with their exposure today (myself included, although I am not an illustration biz) Learning or taking an online class to better market your business will be helpful to many. I hear so many people say they think they're simply not good enough or that no one wants to buy their art. There is ALWAYS a market for something you want to sell! It's just that if you do not market yourself if you don't put yourself out there, no one will know who you are. Making youtube videos is extremely helpful, but I also think TikTok and IG Reels can be super helpful as well.
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
I agree! Sometimes I actually think “popping off” can damage your business cause you can grow too fast without a good solid foundation, then get overwhelmed! I want to do a whole video on this 😂❤ because I’ve seen it (and even experienced it a little!) hehehe thank you for watching! You da best! ❤❤❤❤
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
I agree! Sometimes I actually think “popping off” can damage your business cause you can grow too fast without a good solid foundation, then get overwhelmed! I want to do a whole video on this 😂❤ because I’ve seen it (and even experienced it a little!) hehehe thank you for watching! You da best! ❤❤❤❤
@leeraxdАй бұрын
@@KatnippStudios that would be a good video! You're so right... so many businesses grew too fast during 2020 and are not struggling too -- which is also something a lot of content creators dont share (for obvious reasons).
@selkieart9912 сағат бұрын
"The target audience is usually ourselves." THANK YOU holy shit why do I feel like I just got slapped. I needed this. THANK YOU
@KoolkiwizАй бұрын
"Just Start, Rest will follow" and "Don't compare" ...love it ❤
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
🥹🌷🌷🥲✏️
@RP-ez2jmАй бұрын
PERFECT.
@catherinej6542Ай бұрын
If possible (no pressure!) I'd love to see a video on explaining SEO bc it looks like something so daunting and one of the things among many others making me nervous about diving into etsy
@msellenandreaАй бұрын
I would also love this!
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Ooooo oki doki Ill make a note of this, if Im being honest its probably changed alot since I started but I actually used to use a tool called Marmalead a the beginning! Ill see if there are other tools to help hehe
@RebeccaJeanCraftsАй бұрын
You don't know how much I needed to hear the part about not putting pressure on yourself to know everything starting out. Thank you!!
@KatnippStudios8 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness this honestly means the world, thank you so so much for this!
@paperpliersАй бұрын
I get so paralyzed thinking how to make my first YT long form video 😢 I just have to stop comparing and just do it. You are such an inspiration, Kat! ❤❤❤
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
🥹🥹 you got this you don’t have to be perfect! You just need to start! 🥹
@IlovewoolcreationsАй бұрын
Yes just do it. I crochet and watch katnip and inspired for my channel ❤ Katherine is 🎉🎉🎉
@paperpliersАй бұрын
@@KatnippStudios Yes yes! I've written like a million scripts, but facing the camera is terrifying! But I can do this! Thank youuu ❤❤❤
@paperpliersАй бұрын
@@Ilovewoolcreations Yay thank youuuu!
@birdiexoxoАй бұрын
It’s crazy to me that it’s been 9 years!! I’ve been following since the beginning and it’s amazing to see the progress you’ve made! Thank you for being so willing to help other creators!! 💗
@claudiafabri3Ай бұрын
Katnipp I have been following you for some time, and you have certainly been an inspiration to me and to many female entrepreneurs. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and motivating us not to give up! May God bless you and your company more and more every day. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Oh my goodness 🥹🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 what a lovely thing to say thank you so much for all the love and support ❤
@diaryofjessАй бұрын
I've been here for quite a few years and I've loved seeing your journey. You've always been one of the most beautiful, wholesome sweet people to watch on KZfaq and I always feel inspired by you!xx
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Oh my goodness 🥲🥲🥲🥲 what a lovely thing to say thank you so so much ❤
@AwkwardPasta004Ай бұрын
I have so many product ideas and a business name in mind but social media is so overwhelming for me. It’s not exactly easy for me to keep up with cause of my mental disability. Does anyone know where I can find advice on running multiple social media accounts with ADHD/autism? Also love your videos Catherine! You were the first artist to inspire me to want to have my own business!
@JuiceBoxKnightАй бұрын
JulianneDoodles has ADHD and runs a small art business maybe her videos could help you
@deadsetondreams1988Ай бұрын
There is a website called Later that allows you to schedule posts for multiple sites after you link them to the account. The only thing is you get a certain amount of free posts you can do per month. And if you want more posts you would have to upgrade to a paid plan. If you aren't posting a lot then it's free to join and use There is also a 2-week free trial if you wanted to try out the paid plans, just don't forget to cancel them if you don't want to pay. I've made that mistake of trying a trial and forgetting to cancel it before it was up whoopsie. Luckily, my bank is great with refunds lol
@AwkwardPasta004Ай бұрын
@@JuiceBoxKnight thanks! ill check her out!
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
I would honestly focus on just ONE for now the one you love and feel connection to the most, rather than trying and feeling overwhelmed by all of them! It’s better to be consistent and enjoy one platform than spread yourself too thin attempting to be anywhere and everywhere, all at once 🥹🌷 be kind to yourself and remember do it on your terms and what works for you and your mental health 🌷 later is also a great tool I’ve used to help me stay consistent but it’s good to experiment and find a system that works for you and how you work 🥹🌷
@cherijackson6727Ай бұрын
I’d love to hear more about your planning… and would you ever consider sharing your makeup routine on your Catherine Kay channel? 😅 You always look fabulous. ❤
@debbijayАй бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you for being such a help, for being open and honest and just being you. You're da best!!!
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
:') Thank you so so much for watching, YOU DA BEST
@gio.bertolucciАй бұрын
I’ve been following your channel for years. It’s really nice to see how much your business has grown ❤️.
@RecruitingMavenАй бұрын
It's so smart of you to reinvest in your business. I do the same and have friends that also prefer to pay outright for equipment than go into debt; less worry and stress on that front. Thank you for sharing your journey with us you're a true inspiration.
@Kuhreenuh1318 күн бұрын
Glad I found this video! I just started my Etsy sticker shop after procrastinating for months. Then I finally did it and I’m doing my first small market this weekend too! Everything you said helped and gave me confidence that I can do it. We can all do it. I haven’t had a sale yet but I know my first sale is going to be so special that someone likes what I created enough to buy it ❤
@claudiagutierrez4335Ай бұрын
Hello, I love your videos and advice. I have been following your channel for years. You are always transparent, enthusiastic, and encouraging others. I am also thinking of opening a store. I have a Graphic Design degree that I never practiced, and I have gone through a different route in my life, but designing, coloring, painting, making craft items, and doing things on my own as you do are what I enjoy the most and make me feel relaxed. If I can make money out of it, I would dedicate myself to just that and eventually make a living, I can be anywhere int he world doing what I love and most enjoy in life. I would like to have a successful story like yours and eventually have my own store out from Etsy. I have a design, and I have already set up the Etsy store, but not sure what is holding me back from just posting my first listing; not sure if it is that I am afraid to fail, but if I don't try, I am already falling. I will continue watching your videos; in fact, I purchased your take out trash stickers, a mouse mat, and a couple book dividers from your Etsy store. I am in Fresno CA. I was like, I like her design. Let me support her work.🙏💙
@beckileighstudiosАй бұрын
Catherine, I just wanted to drop you a comment to say when I was listening to you talking about how you listen to so many podcasts and youtube videos etc, that you are my inspirational podcasts that I listen too whilst I work 🤭🤭 I have been a pretty silent watcher and supporter of yours for nearly 4 years now and you have taught me so much along the way! I'm sure there are so many other people who would say similar about you, so thank you so much for being that person for us ✨
@hiddentidesgamingАй бұрын
Another lovely video if you have the chance would be seeing you do a bit of a roll back, go through your business back in time to see how much you’ve grown, stories from early days, and the big differences for your products, if you’d changed/updated any etc
@KatieLazo29 күн бұрын
oh I would love a planning video!! I am curious to see your different methods you use today but also I bet it would be interesting to see the methods you’ve previously used too
@belleyouuu2637Ай бұрын
The just start advice is said all the time, but IT'S SO TRUE! Once I actually started and just did things without overthinking or being fearful, everything started to come together.
@WaddleArtАй бұрын
A great little video for sure! There's been times where I've gone back to see your older videos and the art style from then compared to now, and I like both of them! I know that styles and changes happen, and I absolutely am all for that should it be what you're wanting, but it also makes me feel good knowing that I do have my hands on some of the original designs of products from back when. The styling is very organic to me, and I love it just as much as I love how the characters and designs are made now. :) I am getting myself to the point of starting my journey, so seeing this video and hearing more about your adventure really does help and it boosts a lot of internal motivation, so thank you for that. Keep being amazing. :)
@deliicacymercyАй бұрын
Please!! I would love a video about diversifying income streams! I think that its so hard to think of the many ways as an artist/content creator we get tunnel vision on that side of business!
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
🥹🌷🌷🌷🌷 I will 100% do this! I’ve wrote it in my notes hehe 🥹🌷
@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrauАй бұрын
Thank you! That helped me. Sometimes it's really overwhelming at the start, but I wish everyone good luck on their journey to a business.
@angelagardener1234Ай бұрын
It's nice to see the videos. I missed Monday but I got quite busy 😊 Hope you good 👍
@amandac8836Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video :) You and your channel have been such a source of inspiration for me for years and I am so grateful that you have been able to share your journey for all of us to watch and connect with. I’m really proud of how far you’ve come both with your business/art and your personal life, I feel like I’ve been watching an old friend improve and progress from afar. Keep doing what you do and thank you again for being you. ❤
@SketchesnScrubsАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing, it has honestly been so nice seeing you and your business evolve over the years! Awesome x x
@andixideas6 күн бұрын
Love it! Thank you! 💖
@CharlotteRKO1Ай бұрын
Great advice. Would love to know more about other passive income ideas. You’re inspiring me everyday ❤
@claraoucama1521Ай бұрын
Hi! i've been seeing a few of yours videos as I wanted to come back to illustration and to start a little business. I wanted to thank you for your clear advices you are a real motivation. Thanks for the free trial too I've been looking a bit for some classes to take in order to put me back on track. Hope it'll be helpful for me :) I'm gonna go for it!
@lindsayturcaloro5661Ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see how far you take Katnipp!! You are such an inspiration Catherine!!! xoxo
@CoannaArtАй бұрын
ooh yes! I would love a video about your planning process please :) I love your art and your channel, thanks for these tips! ❤
@DaniLesmesStudio88Ай бұрын
Thank you for this ! Such an inspiration because sometimes I can doubt so much of my next step thinking that I need a bunch of equipment and the latest technology but you just told us that we can go step by step without rushing ! Congrats for all that you have achieved ❤
@kakestudios8Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video❤ I hope to start a small business one day. Your videos inspire me to take each step towards this goal!
@tammieh647Ай бұрын
This was very very helpful thank you for posting this and it’s so true. Walt Disney did a lot of things other than drawing and I love the backstory to Walt Disney very inspirational. Good luck on all your new products. I’m starting out to open up more from just being craft shows. I’m going to be trying to do logos as well for clients, thank you again. You’re such an inspiration.❤😮
@tofu7908Ай бұрын
this is such a good video! so proud of how far you've come, i still remember your channel back in its early years. i've always wanted to start selling my own products, and i did (back in 2020)! but eventually closed my shop within like a month or two as i got scared, i thought i didn't have it all figured out and didn't have the skills to continue (my anxiety do be my biggest enemy 😂) but as of late, i've been meaning to relaunch my shop, thanks for the tips! they make a lot of sense and are very helpful ☺️💕
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
Oh my goodness thank you so so much 🥹🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 you got this! You don’t need it all figured out just learn as you go and adapt when needed! 🥹✏️ I’m still doing this now 😆🤣🫶
@missemmajackson8199Ай бұрын
I just loved this video so helpful, I have been following you for a long time. You are one of my favourite small business and illustrator. I love how you put a product together. I’m thinking about starting a small business. Thank you for the video
@catarinaamaro5170Ай бұрын
I really love your channel, seeing you grow makes me so happy! Could you do a video on ads?
@MeteospriteАй бұрын
I would love to see how you plan your weeks in more depth. This video is very helpful, thank you ❤
@angelasetchfield9227Ай бұрын
So many useful gems of information in this video! So timely for me too. Thank you!! X❤
@mac_n_teaАй бұрын
man I've never been this early to a vid lol, still watching
@fuzzydragonsАй бұрын
Always great see how other people got started and how the made it to the point they are now with their business😀
@kerenvalentin7082Ай бұрын
Awesome job explaining small business for beginners. You're doing a Fantastic job and helping others along the way. You are such a lovely person. You're definitely will become much, much bigger in the future. 🤗
@TheBurrowingOwleАй бұрын
This video series has been encouraging. Thank you. 😊🙏
@Craft00980Ай бұрын
Love your videos. Thank you for beeing you. You are my inspiration ❤ you make my day❤❤❤❤❤❤
@BjorkL4 күн бұрын
Great video!
@creartivebynatureАй бұрын
This was awesome!! I really appreciate these info sessions. I want to branch from YT, so this was so helpful. I'm also looking into things for my daughter and see how she can expand after Art school. Thanks again ❤
@amyquinn430Ай бұрын
I love these bizniz chats! More pleases! ❤❤
@IlovewoolcreationsАй бұрын
I have the planner i love the crisp new pages too.. its ideal for schedule my youtube channel 🎉❤
@ChantelleArtsАй бұрын
This is so fascinating 😊😊
@chende62Ай бұрын
You always have the BEST advice!😊
@AdrianaMarvanАй бұрын
You really inspire me 🥹❤️
@SouthmeetsNorth_art_etcАй бұрын
I’m literally cutting my stickers by hand as I listen to you talking about cutting your stickers with scissors. I have a cricut but it totally glitched on me today, of course, because tomorrow I launch my website, so it had to glitch today of all days!!!
@thispapercloudАй бұрын
I would caution against just starting a business without some BASIC research because where you live can have financial consequences. For instance in my area, to sell you need a seller’s permit and in my town, a seller’s permit means you are required to obtain a business license. Business license has a flat annual fee and they don’t care if you only make 1 sale or are consistently making sales. Now if you’re filing taxes (I’m US based btw) you can include the business license fee in your deductions, but now we’re getting into the mess of self employment taxation processes… so at least research with your government regulations before you sell a sole sticker and find yourself $300 in the red.
@lan7766Ай бұрын
Yes, this! I’ve found small businesses run by my peers that were not tax compliant for our country, for example, and just hadn’t been caught yet - they didn’t know before I told them that what they were doing was against consumer law. Depending on what you sell and where, there can also be things like legal safety requirements you have to abide by when selling them, too.
@acupoftheaartАй бұрын
thank you Catherine love you as always
@marilynrobles5379Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. Looking forward to learning more from you.
@artistdenissakiehlАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video and its content! 💕🎨✨
@divinechrysalisАй бұрын
You’re amazing!! Thank you for being an inspiration 💫👍
@grandinstationerydesignsАй бұрын
This was sooooo freakin helpful! Thank you sooooo much!
@MzHoustonLovelyАй бұрын
Love these vidz!❤ It’s so helpful! I’d love to see how you developed your drawing style or a vid on how to start designing on procreate. Just got an ipad (late to the game) and don’t know where to start.
@anneorija974Ай бұрын
Thanks Catherine, this was helpful. ❤
@NuriaSaladrigasLarroyАй бұрын
Thanks for all your answers and tips 💖
@lindacollier5441Ай бұрын
Thank you 💛🩷💛🩷💛🩷
@mirandaart3012Ай бұрын
once i figure out what i want to sell and payment processing stuff (that's scary for me for some reason xD) i feel like as you said when i start the rest can be figured out along the way. you can say i'm in my business plan phase lol
@ItsVesperArtАй бұрын
Thanks for the great video :) I'm preparing now for launching my tiny business but the anxiety of trying to deal with all the little details sometimes feels overwhelming. Especially thinking about launching a website that might not earn as much as it costs, lol. But there's no way to know how things will turn out if you don't try, so I'm going to give it a shot.
@veronicainchauspe1673Ай бұрын
Great tips! Thank you 😊
@merula3274Ай бұрын
Do you make Daily planners in a dairy form with out dates, but a line to put a date if needed?
@Lauren-iz1hqАй бұрын
I have so many ideas for things like stickers etc. but not sure if I should build up a following before I make a product or just jump into making a product straight away 😢😢
@lindsayhorne1009Ай бұрын
How do you become a virtual assistant?
@clarehoultАй бұрын
I am starting to design digital cards, what cardstock and envelopes would you recommend
@LouiseMcLeodАй бұрын
I love your products. Do you have to be VAT Registered to sell content on Patreon?
@TheStainedCanvasArtАй бұрын
Great advice!
@caroltrimble2738Ай бұрын
Just Beautiful
@ArtisticKatzАй бұрын
Great informative vlog.
@whimsicalwoodsllcАй бұрын
I am wanting to do a Patreon but I don’t know where to begin with that, how do you figure out what to offer there and not here on KZfaq to make it exclusive etc?
@LlesiSeaАй бұрын
I would still like to know exactly , in detail, how to grow online. Yes I comment on others posts or hang out in their streams. I end up being part of their clique instead of them giving me shoutouts that help me grow cuz i am seen as another viewer/follower. So I want to know how to grow my audience and my brand.
@NoelleFerneАй бұрын
So so sorry
@SophieCreatesArtАй бұрын
I'm trying to do social media on tiktok and I still haven't received a sale on my big cartel 😂 I'm really trying you help me so much with my shop with routine and haven't given up like I did last year ❤
@ArtbyjenuineАй бұрын
Firstly, I love watching your channel! ❤ How did you decide what products you were going to start with? Did you get your traction and consistent sales on Etsy by posting on FB & IG ?… I’m really struggling with traffic in my shop and what products to stick with.. 😕
@KatnippStudiosАй бұрын
This is a great question I’m going to do a whole video about products 🥹🌷🌷I started getting organic sales through learning my SEO on Etsy then by building my social media presence 🥹 🌷🌷🌷
@ArtbyjenuineАй бұрын
@@KatnippStudios That’s great! I have been working on/learning SEO. Thank you ☺️ See you in your next video 🤗
@MarieA787Ай бұрын
The best investment is buying a house and used it as office and storage. The land is yours the house is yours and you can retired with that property.
@lan7766Ай бұрын
I think people mostly don’t buy houses because they can’t, not because they don’t want to or don’t think it’s important.
@AlihassanAlihassanraoАй бұрын
I like ur video❤
@LisasplaceАй бұрын
I will have to add, whe. You make items. Make sure you own the copyright! If you make things on canvas for example, you don’t own the clip art etc.
@leeleescrapsАй бұрын
Fluffy chicken 😂😊
@alishasimms2846Ай бұрын
Despite having designed lots of products, my problem is not having a credit card to be hosted on sites like Etsy, Amazon, etc. Is there a way around this sticking point because I'm not in the position to obtain a credit card.
@bear.to.vikingАй бұрын
Hello I am Catherine’s husband and work at katnipp I’m not sure about the US but you don’t need a credit card just a normal bank debit card :) ❤
@farayaqoob2065Ай бұрын
U look beautiful
@LisasplaceАй бұрын
Fun fact, you’re holding a clip on mic. You can clip it on instead of holding it
@gamexpress111Ай бұрын
do you need a business license?
@lan7766Ай бұрын
Probably depends on your country’s legal business requirements
@Becky-hd5xlАй бұрын
Sometimes I miss the old days of youtube, now you are just like the others, selling a dream that not everyone can achieve and is not easy at all. To be honest, I've been following your work for years and I definitely recognize your work behind it, but not everyone can be as lucky as you were nowadays.
@sonyaga.2065Ай бұрын
🌺🌻🌼
@_laliartАй бұрын
I would love to know more ways to have a passive income! Thank you for this video!