I Pulled the Plug

My body was screaming at me to stop.

It started in July 2024—a cough that never went away. Then, the stomach issues. I was hospitalized twice last year. One time, doctors couldn’t figure out why. The other? Ovarian rupture. But here’s the truth: I lost my passion long before my health gave out.

I had been on the fence about starting a digital product business for a while, but I was stuck in the Etsy grind—or should I say, addicted to the hustle.

I started Etsy in 2013, making handmade purses as a side hustle. It wasn’t until four years ago that I doubled down on POD (Print on Demand), and within six months, it became my full-time income.

Then came my biggest win—a viral product that sold over 9,000+ orders and pushed my revenue past $1.2M in 2024.

Sounds like a dream, right?

🚨 But success had a price.

I worked nonstop, barely had time for my family, and ignored the warning signs from my body. It wasn’t freedom—it was a trap.

So, I pulled the plug.

Now? I’m building something truly scalable, passive, and aligned with my life. If you’re still stuck in the grind, maybe it’s time to rethink everything.

I spent years chasing sales, but what I really needed was a business that didn’t consume me. If you’re tired of grinding with no end in sight, follow me—I’m figuring out a better way."

Do you have an Etsy shop or do you run a POD business? How do you feel about your business?