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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I do.
Let me explain.
My mother is 96 years old. She worked as a fashion designer her entire life. She does incredible line art drawings.
I believe it is crucial to keep my mother engaged in relevant activity.
So, I started an Etsy shop where my mother's art is displayed and marketed.
Her days are filled with time at the easel immersed in creative activity.
Her mind is sharp as a tack.
It not so much a side hustle as an act of compassion from which so many benefit. Let me include an example of one of her drawings. After drawing she watercolors. Cats, dogs, birds, Reptiles. 
2AT.BIZ if you want to see more.
Sometimes I feel the need to submit a positive message also.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to the 'about 2AT" section to see my Mom at work.

The Etsy site can be reached by:
2AT.BIZ
or
etsy.com/shop/2atApparel

 

Thank You Tammy Lankford for your order.
I have considered printing on canvas but there is more involved than meets the eye. However, Printing on metal or glass can be done using my existing hardware.  That would put prices for 'artwork' well over $100 plus shipping. Maybe a little market testing is in order. I'm not sure dogs wearing hats can command that level of investment.
Please visit the website and let me know your impression. The images around my mom should suggest some other ideas.

Nov 04, 2022 06:37 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not, I. Real estate is both my main hustle and my side hustle. No more time for anything else.

Nov 04, 2022 04:30 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I do not and I don't know of anyone that does.  I am sure someone in the Rain has one though.

Nov 04, 2022 04:55 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I know this doesn't help but I have been considering it myself. What concern(s) do you have Debbie Gartner ?

Nov 04, 2022 06:28 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I'm not a craftsy kind of person but I do order from there. I just read about their cut recently & I thought it was high.

Nov 04, 2022 06:23 AM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I have one sold downsize items and ball gowns I will never wear again. Not a side gig just a way to justify having paid for luxury 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuchessDevonshire?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Nov 06, 2022 04:02 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I don't, but a lady nearby has had an Etsy shop for over 10 years to sell her pottery, so obviously it's working well for her.

Nov 05, 2022 02:12 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Look into Redbubble too.  It's a site similar to etsy, except they handle all the printing and shipping.  I have an account there, but haven't done anything with it.

Nov 05, 2022 08:56 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

My niece has an Etsy site where she makes quilts and such.  She finds it therapeutic, and a nice side-hustle.

Me?  I consider myself fortunate that I even know what Etsy is!

Nov 05, 2022 03:39 AM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

No, but we've bought some cool gifts and things for our house from Etsy, including some stained glass of bees and flowers from a lady in Ukraine.

Liz has the art gene, me, not so crafty.  Bill

Nov 04, 2022 12:06 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I did for about a year.  Started it in early 2021, but then real estate exploded in my market and I just didn't have time to keep up with soap orders so I closed it.  While it's something I enjoy, it's not how I do or want to make my living, so I just pulled the switch.  Still make soap and even sell to friends and family who want it, but not the volume that had become a second job.

Nov 04, 2022 09:55 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

No. Real estate keeps me busy enough. Besides, giving a company that much of a cut would not be worth it to me. It takes me back to my first years of real estate when the brokerages took plenty, for my hard work!

 

The best to you in your new venture.

Nov 04, 2022 09:35 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

my wife did, but frankly she was not able to keep up with orders, so she closed it.  She makes soap for family and friends, but she started it and then real estate kept her slammed.

Nov 04, 2022 09:34 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

You're a real hustler, Debbie.

Nov 04, 2022 08:29 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I know lots of people with accounts on that site. 

Personally, not my thing.  I am sticking to my highly successful real estate career and enjoying being paid for providing exceptional service.  

I've recently been asked to work as a paralegal for an attorney. Another thing I am passionate about. Therefore I might consider that on a limited basis just to help him out. 

All the best to you! 

Nov 04, 2022 08:14 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Like Nina, real estate is all that I can fit into my schedule.

Nov 04, 2022 07:10 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

All the best to you in your new venture Debbie!

Nov 04, 2022 05:21 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I don't but, Annette has given me an idea for my MIL - she needs this desperately!

Nov 06, 2022 09:04 AM