New Delhi: Francisco Rivera, 26, a former online tutor from Orlando, Florida, is taking an unconventional path to financial success by tapping into the booming market for organic candles with clever labels. i got you.
Despite her indifference to candles, Rivera turned her Etsy shop into a lucrative business, generating sales of about $462,000 (Rs. 3.8 billion) last year, according to a CNBC report.
Rivera's journey began in February 2023. At that time, the downturn in demand for online tutoring led me to explore alternative sources of income. Inspired by a YouTube video about her print-on-her-demand side hustle, Rivera stepped into the world of product design for platforms like her Etsy and Amazon. Attracted by the opportunity to create humorous labels for products that were gaining popularity in his print-on-demand market, he settled on candles as his specialty.
Using tools like Canva to create designs and Printify to connect with makers, Rivera sold her candles with witty phrases despite initial resistance to the product. succeeded. With minimal time investment (in some cases he only takes 20 minutes a day), Rivera worked on his Etsy business, quit his tutoring job in December 2023, and started working on his burgeoning music career and more. I was able to pursue other interests.
“I'm making more money than I ever have, but I'm working less than I ever did,” Rivera said, according to a CNBC report.
Rivera's success highlights the potential of the print-on-demand model as a low-risk means of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the value of consistency and adaptability, and believes his story can be replicated by others who are willing to put in the effort. Despite facing challenges such as copycats imitating his designs and avoiding his Etsy's complex algorithms, Rivera remains dedicated to his business, continually innovating and designing new candles. continues to be released into the world.
While sharing his experience, Rivera offers practical advice for aspiring sideline professionals. He warns against getting too attached to creative design and not achieving desired results, and instead advocates a flexible approach to product selection and optimization.
Despite her indifference to candles, Rivera turned her Etsy shop into a lucrative business, generating sales of about $462,000 (Rs. 3.8 billion) last year, according to a CNBC report.
Rivera's journey began in February 2023. At that time, the downturn in demand for online tutoring led me to explore alternative sources of income. Inspired by a YouTube video about her print-on-her-demand side hustle, Rivera stepped into the world of product design for platforms like her Etsy and Amazon. Attracted by the opportunity to create humorous labels for products that were gaining popularity in his print-on-demand market, he settled on candles as his specialty.
Using tools like Canva to create designs and Printify to connect with makers, Rivera sold her candles with witty phrases despite initial resistance to the product. succeeded. With minimal time investment (in some cases he only takes 20 minutes a day), Rivera worked on his Etsy business, quit his tutoring job in December 2023, and started working on his burgeoning music career and more. I was able to pursue other interests.
“I'm making more money than I ever have, but I'm working less than I ever did,” Rivera said, according to a CNBC report.
Rivera's success highlights the potential of the print-on-demand model as a low-risk means of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the value of consistency and adaptability, and believes his story can be replicated by others who are willing to put in the effort. Despite facing challenges such as copycats imitating his designs and avoiding his Etsy's complex algorithms, Rivera remains dedicated to his business, continually innovating and designing new candles. continues to be released into the world.
While sharing his experience, Rivera offers practical advice for aspiring sideline professionals. He warns against getting too attached to creative design and not achieving desired results, and instead advocates a flexible approach to product selection and optimization.
