Was starting a product business a mistake?

"I want to be smart. (And hot.) But mostly smart." would be an INCREDIBLE t-shirt

"Thank you for your engagement" is such a beautiful response to a bad-faith comment.

I have a multitool with your words: "Don't be lazy. Do the thing. Do it properly." engraved on the side. These are the truest words in all of time and space and I take them to heart. It's the reason I ordered your product..

I actually have the PERFECT use-case for your folding hangers that you couldn't just "turn the hook sideways". I plan on hollowing out the wall behind my front door (only opens 90 degrees) to make cubbies for hanging jackets, umbrellas, etc. A sideways hanger wouldn't fit between the studs.

I honestly think you don't have to prove anything to anyone. You're one of the smartest and funniest youtubers I could find and it's always a joy to watch your videos. I'd rather see more silly videos full of ads than know you're stressed about some business thing. Really, it's a joy to have your videos land in my feed. Do whatever you feel is the right thing and ignore anyone who doesn't appreciate your work.

Adam Savage said if you arent a little uncomfortable with what you are charging, you are probably not charging enough. As a small business owner selling items I make, Ive taken that adbice to heart

This might be lost in the sea of comments but I was there for the silly robots, house boat(kicking myself that I forgot it's name), brain tumour, Tesla truck (that out did the official one imo) and now this. It's been a hell of a ride but I am so proud that you're one of the few YouTubers who care about the consumer. I hope your investments get returned 10 fold in the years to come.

The folding hangers you need to market towards semi-truck drivers. My Dad is a truck driver & does like to have coats and shirts hanging. The "closet" takes up alot of room & he had to use it for important things like food, water, & others stuff. With the folding hanger system he could put it anywhere in the truck and still have plenty of room.

Absolutely love how you're so transparent!! Keep on pushing🤞🏼

The journey has been, and will continue to be, a pleasure to watch. I use my light calendar every day. You got this!

“I want to be smart…and hot.” You’ve succeeded.

I wish more creators talked about the manufacturing challenges of products, not just how to build something one off, and I am actually really excited for this future series, thank you.

Knowing how to fuck up in many different ways is my most precious knowledge. I went broke 2 times, and all I can tell is if you want to succeed just don't give up. Together with in the most desperate times you will be the most creative. Keep it up Simone! We believe in you!

Life lube 😂😂😂 honestly a great way to put it

I'm not buying what you made, I'm buying an incremental improvement in my life. The money I am paying is a "certificate of appreciation".

I heard a great piece of advice on the guilt of setting prices from another channel I watch. It was essentially this: charge what you have to charge to keep doing what you're doing. Charging what you're worth is necessary for you and for your customers so that you will still be there doing the work when they need you again.

Aww. It's a shame you didn't make money on the calendar. I purchased one for my friends for Christmas. They use it for tracking when they exercise together. I thought it would be nice to have 2 colors where one is for working out individually, and two is for working out together or being bluetooth enabled, but all of that costs even more in development. Regardless, it's an absolutely beautiful piece of art.

Glad you're still around. Viva Simone.

I work in market research and product design. I think the main issue with the Yetch store is branding and lack of options for products. The brand you have cultivated on youtube can be described as quirky, however the only item that can be considered quirky in there is the incomplete puzzle (your best selling product). If it is within the scope of your budget, I would honestly consider working with independent designers around the world who are designing things that are out of the norm, so that you can boost the amount of products you have in the store. If that is not a possibility, staying true to your own design philosophy for the stuff you make for yourself should also work. (Also please dont take my suggestions as criticism, I love what you do. You are one of my favourite creators on the platform.)

I am so thankful that you started a product business because I have worn my screwdriver ring daily for over a year now! ❤ and even use it (mainly to tighten kitchen cabinet screws as they work loose)