Three months ago, I had never sold anything on Etsy.

Today, my shop makes over $1,000 every single month. On autopilot.

And here's the crazy part: I didn't create a single product myself.

No graphic design. No hours in Canva. No stressing over fonts and colors.

Instead, I used something called PLR products (Private Label Rights). And it changed everything.

Look, I'm not going to lie and say I made £100,000 in my first month. Those stories are usually fake.

But $1,000 per month? That's real. That's achievable. And I'm going to show you exactly how to do it.

Why I'm Sharing This (And Why You Should Listen)

Most "how I made money on Etsy" posts are written by people selling planners or digital art.

That's fine. But it requires design skills most people don't have.

I'm different. I sell PLR products. That means:

• I didn't create anything – I bought products with resell rights
• I rebranded them – Added my own branding in 10 minutes
• I listed them on Etsy – Started making sales within 2 weeks

If you can upload a file and write a product description, you can do this too.

What Are PLR Products? (The Simple Explanation)

PLR stands for Private Label Rights.

It means you buy a product once. Then you can rebrand it and sell it as your own. Forever.

Think about it like this:

Instead of spending 40 hours creating a planner from scratch, you spend $15 buying a PLR planner bundle. Then you slap your logo on it and sell it for $8-$25.

You keep 100% of the profits. Every time someone buys it.

I'm not saying creating your own products is bad. But when you're starting out, PLR products let you get to $1,000/month FAST.

Then you can reinvest that money into custom products later if you want.

The Exact 5-Step Process I Used to Hit £1,000/Month

Forget the fluff. Here's exactly what I did.

How Much Money Can You Actually Make Selling PLR Products on Etsy?

Everyone wants to know this. So let me break it down with real numbers.

My expenses:

• Initial PLR products: $91
• Etsy listing fees: £0.20 per listing (about £7/month)
• Etsy transaction fees: 6.5% per sale
• Payment processing: 3% + £0.25 per sale

Total profit after 3 months: £1,053

That's a 1,057% return on my $91 investment.

The 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned (So You Don't Make My Mistakes)

Lesson 1: Start With Products That Already Sell

Don't try to invent the wheel.

I wasted 2 weeks looking for "unique" digital products that nobody else was selling.

Guess what? They didn't sell. Because there was no demand.

Or even if there was demand, I would have to work damn hard to try and get people to find my product.

Instead, find what's ALREADY selling on Etsy. Then get PLR versions of those products.

Social media templates? They're selling. Get PLR templates.

Faceless reels? They're selling. Get a PLR bundle.

Digital planners? They're selling. You get the idea.

Lesson 2: You Can't Make Money If You Don't Spend Money

I tried finding free PLR products first. Big mistake.

Free PLR is usually:

• Low quality (looks cheap)
• Oversaturated (everyone has the same products)
• Limited rights (can't resell or rebrand)

I finally invested $91 in high-quality PLR bundles. And that changed everything.

If you can't afford $50-$100 to start, you're not ready to start a business yet. Save up first.

Lesson 3: Your First Sales Won't Be Fast (But They Will Come)

My first sale took 11 days.

I almost gave up on day 9.

Then BOOM. Sale.

Then 3 days later, another sale.

Then 2 days later, two more sales.

Etsy needs time to understand your shop and show it to the right people. Give it at least 30 days before you panic.

Lesson 4: Customer Service Matters (Even For Digital Products)

I thought digital products meant zero customer service.

Wrong.

People still have questions:

• "How do I download the files?"
• "Can I use Canva free version?"
• "Do I need to give you credit?"

I answer every message within 24 hours. Usually within 2-3 hours.

This builds trust. Trust = reviews. Reviews = more sales.

Lesson 5: Add New Products Every Week

Etsy rewards shops that are active.

I add 2-4 new listings every week. Even if it's just a variation of an existing product.

More listings = more chances to be found = more sales.

It's simple math.

What Products Should You Sell? (My Top Recommendations)

Based on my own sales data, here are the best PLR products to start with:

1. Faceless Video Reels HIGHEST PROFIT

This is my #1 seller. Every single month.

People want content for Instagram and TikTok. But they don't want to be on camera.

Faceless reels solve that problem perfectly.

Why they sell so well:

• Huge demand from coaches, influencers, business owners
• Can sell for $15-$35 per bundle
• Low competition compared to templates
• Buyers can use them OR resell them (double value)

My avg. revenue: $600-$800/month from this category alone

2. Social Media Templates

Instagram posts, stories, TikTok templates, Pinterest pins.

Business owners need these. They'll pay $12-$37 for a good bundle.

My avg. revenue: $300-$400/month

Start With Any Of These Bundles 

3. Digital Planners

These are evergreen. People buy them year-round.

Budget planners, productivity planners, ADHD planners, meal planners.

My avg. revenue: $200-$300/month

Start With Any Of These Bundles 

4. Canva Templates

Editable templates for social media, presentations, ebooks, lead magnets.

Easy to customize. High perceived value.

My avg. revenue: $150-$250/month

Start with any of these eBooks 

5. Business Templates

Invoice templates, logos, business cards, branding kits.

Small businesses need these but can't afford designers.

My avg. revenue: $100-$200/month

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The Simple 90-Day Plan to Hit $1,000/Month

Want to copy exactly what I did? Here's the roadmap.

Total time investment: 10-15 hours per week for 12 weeks

Total money investment: $50-$150 (for PLR products + Etsy fees)

Potential return: $1,000-$2,000/month in passive income

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need design skills to sell PLR products on Etsy?

Nope. That's the whole point of PLR.

The products are already designed. You just rebrand them (add your logo/shop name) and sell.

If you can use Canva's drag-and-drop editor, you're good to go.

Is this legal? Can I really sell products I didn't create?

Yes, 100% legal. That's what PLR (Private Label Rights) means.

You're buying the rights to rebrand and resell the product as your own.

Just make sure the PLR products you buy specifically say they include "resell rights" or "MRR/PLR rights."

What's the difference between PLR and MRR?

PLR (Private Label Rights): You can edit, rebrand, and sell as your own.

MRR (Master Resell Rights): You can resell as-is, plus give your customers resell rights too.

I look for products with BOTH. That way I can sell to people who want to use the product AND people who want to resell it.

How much should I charge for PLR products?

Based on my experience:

• Small bundles (10-50 items): $3-$12
• Medium bundles (100-500 items): $12-$25
• Large bundles (1000+ items): $25-$50

Don't go too cheap. $7-$27 is the sweet spot for most PLR bundles.

How long does it take to make your first sale?

For me, it took 11 days.

I've seen others make their first sale in 3 days. Some take 30 days.

On average, expect 2-4 weeks if you have good products and decent SEO.

Can I really make $1,000/month doing this?

Yes. I did it in 90 days.

But you need to:

1. List at least 25-30 products
2. Use proper SEO keywords
3. Price your products right ($12-$25)
4. Provide good customer service
5. Be consistent for 3 months minimum

If you do those things, £1,000/month is very achievable.

This Actually Works

Look, I'm not going to promise you'll make $10,000 in your first month.

That's not realistic. And anyone who promises that is lying.

But $1,000/month in 90 days? That's real. I did it. And you can too.

Here's what you need:

1. $50-$100 to invest in quality PLR products
2. 10-15 hours per week for 12 weeks
3. Willingness to learn as you go
4. Patience (first sales take 2-4 weeks)

That's it. No magic formula. No secret hack.

Just a proven system that works if you actually do the work.

Three months from now, you could be making $1,000-$2,000/month in passive income.

Or you could still be thinking about starting "someday."

Your choice.

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