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Dylan Jahraus’s 3 Week Etsy Kickstart Review: My Journey From $0 to $1,875 in Sales

I never thought I’d be making digital downloads on Etsy. After getting laid off from my graphic design job last year (thanks, corporate restructuring 🙄), I spent three exhausting months applying to jobs with nothing to show for it but inbox full of rejection emails. My savings were dwindling, and I was honestly starting to panic.

I’ve always been good at creating digital planners and templates – it was my favorite part of my corporate job. Sometime around midnight during my third consecutive Netflix binge (don’t judge), I found myself browsing Etsy, shocked at the prices people were charging for digital downloads that looked… well, mediocre at best. “I could definitely make better ones,” I thought.

But every time I tried setting up an Etsy shop, I got overwhelmed. What products should I make first? How do I write descriptions that actually sell? Do I need to spend money on ads right away? I kept spinning my wheels, creating product after product but never actually launching anything.

Then I discovered Dylan Jahraus through a Facebook ad. His pitch was direct: “Launch a profitable Etsy shop in just 3 weeks, even if you have zero experience.” I was skeptical, but also desperate. His free workshop showed someone making actual sales with digital products similar to what I could create. I decided to take the plunge and spent $397 on his “3 Week Etsy Kickstart” program.

Was it worth it? In short, yes. Within my first month, I made $1,875 in sales from my digital planners, budget templates, and wedding invitation templates. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing, and some parts of the course definitely delivered more value than others.

In this detailed review, I’ll share exactly what’s inside the program, my implementation experience, what worked amazingly well for me, what completely flopped, and whether I think it’s worth your investment. Let’s jump in.

What We’ll Cover

• Who is Dylan Jahraus (and is he legit)?
• What’s actually inside the 3 Week Etsy Kickstart program
• My real 3-week implementation journey
• My actual results with screenshots (12-week breakdown)
• 5 strategies that generated 80% of my sales
• What completely flopped for my Etsy shop
• Is the course worth $397? My honest take
• Frequently asked questions about the program
• Final verdict: 8.7/10 – here’s why
• What Will I Learn?
• Target Audience
• Requirements/Instructions

Who is Dylan Jahraus? (And Why I Trusted His Etsy Course)

Before dropping nearly $400 on Dylan’s course, I did some serious digging into his background. Unlike many course creators who seem to have appeared overnight, Dylan has a traceable history in the Etsy space going back to 2017.

What convinced me to trust him wasn’t just his own Etsy success (though his shops have reportedly generated over $300K), but the fact that he openly shares his struggles and failures along the way. In one podcast interview, he detailed how his first Etsy shop completely bombed, and he had to pivot his entire strategy. That kind of honesty is refreshing in the “get-rich-quick” online world.

From my research, Dylan’s background includes:

• Started on Etsy in 2017 selling printables and digital downloads
• Grew multiple Etsy shops across different niches (printables, digital planners, and SVG files)
• Has documented case studies of students who’ve successfully implemented his strategies
• Unlike many “course creators,” he still maintains active Etsy shops (he practices what he preaches)
• Regularly updates his course material based on Etsy’s algorithm changes and policy updates

What I appreciated most was his transparency about the work involved. Dylan never promised overnight success or “passive income with no effort” – instead, he emphasized that the 3-week program would require consistent action and implementation. That realistic approach actually made me trust him more.

What’s ACTUALLY Inside 3 Week Etsy Kickstart? (Weekly Breakdown)

The course is structured into three distinct weeks, each with specific modules and action steps. Here’s my detailed breakdown of what’s inside:

Week 1: Foundation and Strategy

The first week focuses on market research, niche selection, and strategically planning your Etsy shop. This is where Dylan helps you avoid the most common mistake new sellers make – launching products nobody wants to buy.

This week covers:

• The “Profitable Product Finder” framework for identifying in-demand digital products (this saved me from creating items that wouldn’t sell)
• How to properly analyze competitor shops to find untapped opportunities
• Setting up your Etsy shop correctly to avoid future account issues
• Creating a strategic product roadmap for your first 5-10 products
• Understanding Etsy’s algorithm basics to ensure your products get seen

My take: The market research section alone probably saved me thousands in wasted time creating products nobody wanted. Dylan’s “5-Point Validation Method” helped me verify that my digital planner idea had actual demand before I spent hours designing it. However, the Etsy shop setup section was pretty basic and could have been more detailed for complete beginners.

Week 2: Product Development and Listings

Week 2 focuses on creating your first products and optimizing your listings to maximize visibility and conversions. This is where the rubber meets the road – you’ll create actual products and put them up for sale.

Key modules include:

• Product creation workflows for different types of digital products (printables, templates, SVGs, etc.)
• The “Perfect Listing Formula” for writing descriptions that convert browsers to buyers
• Title and tag optimization strategies to rank higher in Etsy search
• Creating eye-catching thumbnail images that stand out in search results
• Pricing strategies for digital products to maximize profits

My take: The listing optimization section was gold. Dylan’s keyword research method helped me find terms I never would have thought of on my own. My best-selling wedding planner template uses keywords I discovered through his process. The product creation sections were somewhat generic though – I would have appreciated more detailed tutorials for specific product types.

Week 3: Traffic and Sales Strategies

The final week covers both on-platform and off-platform strategies to drive traffic and generate consistent sales. This is where Dylan shares his “Etsy Ranking Accelerator” techniques to help new shops gain traction quickly.

This week covers:

• Leveraging Etsy’s internal promotion tools effectively (sales events, coupons, etc.)
• The “Pinterest Pipeline” strategy for driving external traffic
• When and how to use Etsy ads strategically as a new seller
• Building an email list from your Etsy customers (this was huge for repeat sales)
• Analyzing shop statistics to identify growth opportunities

My real-world results: The Pinterest strategy was a game-changer for me. Within 2 weeks of implementing Dylan’s Pinterest method, I saw a 43% increase in external traffic to my listings. However, his Etsy ads strategy didn’t work as well for my specific niche – I had to modify it considerably to make it profitable.

Bonus Materials

Beyond the core 3-week curriculum, the program includes several bonus resources:

• Etsy Listing Templates: Copy-and-paste frameworks for creating optimized listings
• Weekly Q&A Sessions: Live group calls where Dylan answers implementation questions
• Private Facebook Community: A group of fellow students for support and feedback
• Customer Service Scripts: Templates for handling customer inquiries and issues
• 90-Day Success Roadmap: Extended plan for scaling your shop after the initial 3 weeks

Most valuable bonus: The weekly Q&A sessions were surprisingly helpful. Dylan answered my specific questions about pricing my wedding templates, which led to me increasing my prices by 40% with no drop in sales.

 

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Also, See: Ryan Deiss – Leads on Demand Accelerator (Group Buy)