Podcast Episode 120: Ren Faire passion turned lucrative Etsy side hustle—with Michael "Misha" Suggs
Mar 13, 2024
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About Misha:
Michael (“Misha”), owner & craftsman of Holmgard Trading Company
– Russian linguist in the Navy for 20 years (retired in 2011), now have a “day job” as a government contractor;
– Member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a worldwide medieval re-creation group;
– Woodworker from an early age; woodturner for ~22 years;
– Opened the shop on Etsy on April 27th, 2015, mostly to “clear the shelves” of turned bowls;
– All items in the shop handmade, mostly “to order”.
EPISODE DETAILS
Want to grow an Etsy business with little to no competition? Pick a hyper passionate micro-niche and serve them with high quality products that aren’t easy to find and/or make. Michael “Misha” Suggs has taken this to a whole new level with his Renaissance Faire hobby turned Etsy side-hustle. You’re going to absolutely love his story, charm, and strategies for success.
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STUFF I MENTIONED:
Check out the “How to Sell Your Stuff” Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qJIroXGPooUo-29YrRY8A
No Negativity Etsy Seller Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700940162133350/
Misha’s craft: “Nalbinding” needles
Website: www.holmgardtrading.com
Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/holmgardtrading/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novgorodets/
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