At Sellvia we believe everyone deserves financial freedom. Fortunately, it’s much easier than you might think!
Meet Emily! Working at the hotel front desk didn’t leave her much room for major investments or fancy tech solutions. Yet, she and her husband discovered a surprisingly simple path to extra income – by starting an online store with Sellvia.
In this interview, Emily shares how she and her husband realized they needed a side hustle, how they started it quickly and without investments. Also, she’ll elaborate on the way it’s going now and how their life has changed. Let’s begin!
– Hi! Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hey! Thanks for having me! I’m Emily, 32 years old, living in California. I work at a hotel as a receptionist. It’s decent work, but I want to make more money, especially because my husband and I have some big goals.
– So, you mentioned your husband. Can you tell us more about your family circumstances? What’s motivating you to look for new income streams?
My husband initially trained to be an IT specialist, but getting a job is hard. Tons of competition, and you need experience before anyone will give you a chance.
He decided to try a dream of his childhood and become a pilot. Which is awesome, but also time and money-consuming. So, we decided to try a side hustle because in the current economy it’s hard to live off of a receptionist salary.
– That makes sense. So, how did you end up finding Sellvia and deciding on an online business?
Well, we knew we needed something flexible. We both have schedules that change a lot, and we didn’t have a big budget to invest.
So, we started Googling and found out about dropshipping. We liked the idea of not having to buy inventory or investing in anything else. Then, we stumbled on Sellvia. Sellvia offered a free, fully set-up online store. So, here we are!
– What did it take to get started?
We just filled out a form, clicked a few buttons, and in about a minute, we had our own online store. Everything was done for us: the website design, all the products were loaded, and shipping was handled for us. Everything was extremely convenient.
– We’re happy everything was smooth! What kind of store is it today?
It’s a general store, so we carry a bit of everything. Gadgets, home goods, beauty items, you name it. We just picked a bundle of best-sellers to start.
Then I made some social media accounts and started posting about my products, sharing videos, and responding to comments. It all felt pretty chill. I’d do it on my days off, or in the evenings before bed.
– How soon did you see the results?
We saw a few orders in the first weeks, which was really exciting. After about three months, though, we started to earn a reasonable income.
It was like, “Wow, this is actually working, and we’re barely putting in a few hours here and there!”
– Do you ever struggle to find time for your side hustle while working your full-time job?
I mean, there are busy days when I come home exhausted from the hotel. My husband can jump in if I’m exhausted, and vice versa.
On workdays, I’ll usually spend an hour in the morning checking orders or social media messages. After my shift, I might do another hour or so. On my days off, I’ll give it a bit more time. I’d be posting new items, checking analytics, and that sort of thing. I delegated fulfillment to Sellvia since you handle orders immediately.
– Which product turned out to be your best-seller?
You know, because we have a general store, it can vary. But at the moment, some lightweight, travel-friendly items are doing really well. The actual best-sellers shift, but we’re definitely seeing consistent hits with practical, everyday items.
– We love hearing success stories like this! You had a goal and you found a way to achieve it. Could you share any tips or words of wisdom with our readers?
Honestly, try it. We’re not millionaires or anything, but this has definitely taken a lot of financial pressure off our backs.
We didn’t have to invest any money, we didn’t need insane technical knowledge. Anyone can start out a business like this, and it’s truly amazing. I am thankful that we found Sellvia and we weren’t afraid of new things. At the end of the day, our life is in our hands and it’s how we decide to live it.
– That’s great advice, Emily. We’re thrilled Sellvia could be part of your journey. Do you have any future plans or goals for the store?
We’re just happy where we are right now. We are earning enough to keep my husband comfortable while he’s in flight school and helping us save up for the future.
Once he’s a pilot, maybe we’ll scale up. Or maybe we’ll just keep it as a side hustle. Or maybe we’ll sell it to someone else!
Either way, we’re in a much better place now than we were before. With this online store we have total freedom.
– Thank you so much, Emily. It’s been a pleasure talking to you and hearing your story. We’re sure our readers will find it inspiring!
Thank you for interviewing me! I hope my story shows your readers that all you need is put your mind to whatever it is you want, and the possibilities will come.
How to get a turnkey business: Fast & easy
With Sellvia’s turnkey ecommerce store AND a $100 gift to kickstart your success? It’s a breeze.
Launching an online venture has never been simpler or more rewarding. You don’t need to do anything. Take the store and start earning!
Get an online business charged for success:
- Simple. We handle all the technical work, so you don’t have to lift a finger. No coding or design skills needed whatsoever. All the tricky parts of launching and managing an online store are already done for you.
- Fast. Go from having an idea to owning a fully functional online store in mere seconds. We’ve streamlined the entire process so that with just a few clicks, you’re ready to start selling. Everything is taken care of, so you can jump straight into selling your products and delighting your first customers.
- Looks brilliant. We have developed an incredibly smooth, user-friendly design, so shopping from your store will be a pleasure. Plus, we release designs for different events so your store can always look its best 365 days a year.
- Support team. We made sure that you’re supported at all times. Whatever questions you have – we’ll address them in a timely manner. You’re never alone in this journey.
Wanna take the step?
We’re thrilled for Emily. She knew she needed more than her day job could offer and found the perfect fit with Sellvia. Now she’s enjoying a whole new level of freedom and independence through her online business. That’s the beauty of stepping out on your own!
If you’re ready to explore fresh opportunities and take charge of your future, there’s no better time to start.
With Sellvia’s turnkey online store + $100 gift, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to begin this exciting new chapter. This is your chance, so don’t hesitate to take it! Especially knowing that there is absolutely NO risk.
