In an era where the gig economy is booming, Cassiy Johnson stands as a testament to the opportunities it harbors. Leveraging Etsy Inc 's (NASDAQ: ETSY) marketplace, Johnson created a booming business empire with a simple yet potent concept: crafting T-shirt designs.
What Happened: During the early days of the pandemic in April 2020, Johnson found herself without a job. She ventured into the e-commerce space, initially dabbling in the sale of concrete candles and coffee mugs, according to CNBC.
However, Johnson soon reportedly shifted her focus to T-shirt designs, a pivot that proved to be fortuitous. By May 2020, her online storefront was live, and it experienced a meteoric rise, amassing $30,000 in a mere two months during the autumn season.
Remarkably, this burgeoning business demanded less than 30 minutes of her day, allowing her to juggle it with a new sales role. Since its inception, the venture has garnered a staggering $766,400 in total revenue, with a lion's share being net profit, CNBC reported.
According to Johnson, she brought in ...