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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 39 MIN

From Etsy to Everywhere: Turning a Simple Idea into a Big Business with Kate Gaffney

from Let’s Talk Ship · host Crystal Joyce, Founder of Mrs. Shippie

Have you ever dreamt up a solution to one of your problems and wondered if it could turn into a viable business?Kate Gaffney did just that with the common problem of how to carry her keys. Avryn Co. was born and hasn't stopped growing since their first sale in 2020.In this episode, I chat with Kate about growing from an Etsy shop to selling from her own website to offering her wristlets and wallets to wholesalers. Kate shares the challenges of scaling, especially with shipping and freight issues, and the importance of building a great team so you don't have to do it all forever.If you're ready to scale or want an inside look into what it can look like for the future, this episode is for you!Learn more about Avryn Co. at AvrynCo.com and connect with Kate Gaffney on Instagram at @AvrynCoFollow Mrs. Shippie on Instagram too at @MrsShippie Curious what it would look like to work together? Get a Free Rate Demo at MrsShippie.comStart your 60 day free trial of ShipStation at MrsShippie.com/shipstationThanks for listening and come back again next week!

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Have you ever dreamt up a solution to one of your problems and wondered if it could turn into a viable business? Kate Gaffney did just that with the common problem of how to carry her keys. Avryn Co. was born and hasn't stopped growing since their first sale in 2020. In this episode, I chat with Kate about growing from an Etsy shop to selling from her own website to offering her wristlets and wallets to wholesalers. Kate shares the challenges of scaling, especially with shipping and fre...

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