Not Every Course Is a Scam – But It’s Fair to Be Sceptical

Let’s be real for a second: Not every course is a scam. But if we’re being honest, it does feel like a lot of them are.

How many times have you seen someone make a little money on Etsy, and suddenly they’re marketing themselves as a “coach” selling a \$997 “blueprint” on how to make it big?

It’s easy to understand why people are sceptical. After all, it does seem like a lot of these courses are more about the hype than the actual value. But here’s the twist…

A Real Etsy Seller Who’s Successful May Eventually Create a Course

A true Etsy seller who’s actually making money will eventually create a course—not because they’re trying to scam you, but because they understand the game.

Etsy can change. Sales can dip. Algorithms shift. And one of the best ways to safeguard against those uncertainties is to diversify income. That’s where courses come in.

A course is a hedge. It’s an additional revenue stream for those who know how to navigate the ebbs and flows of their business. It’s a way for them to share their knowledge with others while also building a more stable financial future for themselves.

So, before writing off every course out there, consider this:

Is this course coming from someone who has actually done the thing? Or just someone who’s really good at selling the dream?

It's a question worth asking, because while not all courses are created equal, some genuinely have value. Don’t let the “bad apples” turn you off from the ones that could actually help you grow your business.