Interview with Gina

Name: Gina Gomez

Blog or Store URLs: 
http://www.zazzle.com/mustache_marvel
http://www.zazzle.com/artsy_abstract
http://www.zazzle.com/pretty_party
http://www.zazzle.com/ginagcreations
http://www.zazzle.com/spaced_out
http://www.zazzle.com/babbling_babies
http://www.zazzle.com/experience_nyc
http://www.zazzle.com/wild_for_wildlife
http://www.zazzle.com/christian_soldier
http://www.zazzle.com/flower_power
http://www.zazzle.com/hoot_hoot

What are three of your favorite products? 
1 - http://www.zazzle.com/retro_owl_pattern_mousepads-144387381230379677
2 - http://www.zazzle.com/retro_funny_girly_mustache_moustache_pattern_pillow-189031588409978229
3 - http://www.zazzle.com/beautiful_custom_star_baby_photo_pacifiers-256682243890120276

How did you find Zazzle? Through a search engine.
How long have you been Zazzling? Since September, 2012
What made you decide to open your own store? I started off wanting to sell my original photography, but it soon branched out to many more stores and art.
What was your first sale? I honestly don’t remember.
For most each product or design they create is special. What is your most favorite design and why? I love designing pacifiers. They are fun to do. I like being creative with art and that’s why Zazzle is a great place for me.
What is your favorite aspect about Zazzle? I love the fact that you can be free to create anything you want. Seeing your designs on products is very cool.
How much time do you devote to Zazzle daily/weekly? I work a full time job, and also devote about 6+ hours a day right now. I spend a lot of hours on here trying to build up my stores.
What are three things everyone should know about you? I’m a mother of four wonderful kids, I’ve been married to my husband for 20 years, and I’m a native New Yorker.
If you could purchase ANY item (of someone else’s) what would it be? Why? Not sure. I do love some of the mousepads I’ve seen.

How much did you earn your first month? Around $40.00
How long after opening your store did you become a pro seller? I just became a pro seller this month (March 2012). I’ve been selling on Zazzle since September, 2012.
Zazzle has helped many people meet goals that they otherwise wouldn’t have achieved. What has Zazzle helped you to achieve in your personal life? It has given me a great outlet to be creative. It gives you a great sense of satisfaction, knowing other people enjoy what you design and are willing to pay money for it.
If you could give any piece of advice to a Zazzle newbie what would it be? Don’t give up and don’t get frustrated. Also, don’t go into it thinking you’re going to spend a few minutes here and there and be successful. Zazzle takes hours of hard work every day for success. Treat it like a full time job. The forums are very important too. I would definitely be active in the Zazzle forums. Networking is key. 

If you were an animal, what kind would you be and why? A dog in my own home. My dog has it made!
What would we find in your refrigerator right now? Orange juice, milk, carrots, muffins.
If you could trade places with anyone, real or fictional, alive or dead who would it be? Why? No one. I honestly wouldn’t trade places with anyone.