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320 ~ From SAHM to 6-Figure Etsy Business Owner w/Nicole McKinley of Palm to Pine Design

June 16, 2021

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Nicole was a SAHM trying to maintain her sanity as a new mom. She turned to Etsy in February 2014 and opened her shop which is now called Palm to Pine Design. It took a few years, but with well over 18,000 sales under her belt, she now runs a 6-figure Etsy business.

In our conversation this week, we chat about how her passion has became a legitimate business, but it didn’t all happen overnight.

Over the past 7 years, she has enjoyed slowly growing her business, but have always put being a mom first.


During and after the pandemic of 2020, her Etsy shop grew to a 6-figure business which caused her to scaled almost immediately… all the while still prioritizing motherhood, the very reason she started the business.

Topics Discussed:

  • Coming up with a product idea that ended up going viral
  • Learning to hone in on the activities that bring in financial success
  • Identifying and capitalizing on activities with the highest ROI (return on investment)
  • Balancing “mommy guilt” with handling the demands of a growing, thriving business
  • Creative ways to solicit customer reviews and feedback
  • Keys to success for Etsy sellers based on what has worked for Nicole
  • And much more…

Nicole’s Etsy Shop ShoutOuts

  • Ohh How Charming – run by Lauren where she sells gorgeous ballon arrangements of garlands, bouquets, and confetti balloons.
  • Laurel Macy – run by Laurel where she sells a blend of vintage and modern handmade accessories.

Resources Mentioned

  • Tailwind – Pinterest scheduling tool
  • Costco standing desk (I want one of these too!)
  • Massage chair

Connect With Nicole

  • Etsy shop: Palm to Pine Design
  • Website: PalmToPineDesign.com
  • Social media: Instagram, Facebook
Nicole McKinley of Palm to Pine Design on Etsy

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