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I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.
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Etsy 2024 Trends - Get More Sales! from 2023-12-12T13:36
Stay Ahead in 2024: Unpacking Etsy's Trend Report for More Sales
Are you gearing up to take your Etsy shop to new heights in 2024? In my latest video, I delve deep into t...
ListenEtsy Secrets Revealed: Tactical Moves vs. Strategic Wins from 2023-12-05T14:00
Etsy Tactics vs. Strategy: Mastering the Art of Online Selling
In the ever-evolving world of Etsy, understanding the distinction between tactics and strategy is crucial. Today, we're di...
ListenTop 1% Etsy Shops Do These 5 Things from 2023-11-21T17:29
Unveiling the Top 5 Traits of Successful Etsy Shops
Is There a Secret Formula to Etsy Success? Let's Find Out!
In the vast and vibrant world of Etsy, standing ou...
ListenImportant Branding Tips For Your Etsy Business from 2023-11-14T14:00
Elevate Your Etsy Shop with Impactful Branding
Have you ever pondered how your Etsy shop's branding influences your success? Today, I'm here to break down the significanc...
ListenEtsy Update Alert: Shipping, Compliance,&Square - What's New? from 2023-11-10T14:00
Etsy Seller News: Shipping Upgrades, Compliance Updates, and In-Person Payments
Etsy Sellers, Get Ready for a Wave of Exciting Updates!
In the latest installment...
ListenThe Truth About Passive Income on Etsy! from 2023-11-07T14:00
Is Etsy Passive Income a Myth or Reality? Unpacking the Truth
The allure of passive income has many creators and entrepreneurs searching for ways to earn repeatedly with ...
Listen5 Must-Do Tips to Crush Black Friday Sales on Etsy from 2023-11-03T12:58
Get Set for a Stellar Black Friday on Etsy!
As the calendar pages flip rapidly towards the end of November, the buzz for Black Friday is building up. This isn't just any regular sales d...
ListenBreaking the Saturation Barrier on Etsy: Strategies for Success from 2023-11-01T13:15
Is Etsy Too Saturated? Debunking the Myth
You've probably heard it before: "Etsy is too saturated." But is this widespread belief actually rooted in truth? Today, I aim t...
ListenWhat do you think of these new Etsy Features? from 2023-10-27T13:00
Exploring Etsy's Latest Features: A Deep Dive
Hello Etsy sellers!
There’s buzz around town about some new features Etsy has rolled out, and today we're diving deep...
ListenMastering Etsy Pricing: Strategies for Success from 2023-10-18T13:00
Determining the right price for your Etsy products can be a daunting challenge. However, with a structured approach and careful consideration of various factors, you can strategically price your...
Listen5 Hidden Etsy Features You Must Use from 2023-10-10T13:00
Etsy, the go-to platform for artisans, is more than just a place to list your handcrafted goods. Buried beneath its user-friendly interface are features that, when used to their full potential, ...
ListenEtsy Forces Vacation Mode&Creates Shipping Confusion! from 2023-10-06T13:00
Etsy Updates: A Dive into Recent Changes and Their Impacts
1. The Mysterious Vacation Mode Saga Several Etsy sellers have recently reported an unusual ph...
Listen$500,000 Etsy Milestone: Tips, Tricks&Lessons Learned! from 2023-10-04T13:00
$500,000 in Etsy Sales: The Real Story Behind My Success
If you're expecting a tale of sipping mai tais on a sun-drenched beach, I must confess, this isn’t that kind of s...
ListenNo More Fakes: Etsy's New Crackdown Against Non-Handmade Goods! from 2023-09-29T13:00
Concerns have been rife among genuine crafters about Etsy being inundated with commodity items posing as handmade crafts. Addressing this, Etsy took decisive action on Monday. Listings now flagg...
Listen5 Proven Strategies for Etsy Christmas Sales Boost from 2023-09-19T13:00
Mastering the Christmas Sales Surge on Etsy: Start Today!
Christmas may be months away, but the secret to a successful holiday season on Etsy starts now. Elevate your sal...
ListenEtsy's Latest: Scam Alerts, Share&Save Insights + More! from 2023-09-15T12:22
Here's an overview of what's covered in this new edition of Etsy Seller News!
1. Beware of Scammers! There's been a notable increase in sellers receiving messages and cal...
ListenEtsy's Share&Save: Game-Changer or Overhyped? from 2023-09-12T18:09
Is Etsy's "Share & Save" Worth the Buzz?
The Etsy community is buzzing about Etsy’s latest offering, the "Share & Save" program. Promising benefits and potential savings,...
ListenEtsy Slump? Revive Your Shop Now! from 2023-09-05T13:00
Are you stuck with your Etsy shop!? It happens to most sellers at one point or another.
The first question is where are you stuck?
Usually, this co...
ListenEtsy Newbies: Crucial First Steps from 2023-08-30T13:53
https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast176https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast176Are you thinking about opening an Etsy shop? <...
ListenBeware of These 9 Etsy Seller Scams from 2023-08-22T13:13
We tend to think getting scammed is usually on the buyer's end. But it's very common for sellers to get scammed as well. Today I will dive into the top 9 Etsy seller scams out there so you can...
ListenDo You Like This New Etsy Feature? from 2023-08-18T13:00
The new make an offer feature is live on Etsy for everyone... But it doesn't come without flaws. I cover this hot topic along with some other important Etsy news going on this week. Here's a s...
ListenTop 5 Etsy Sales Tactics To Dominate Q4 from 2023-08-16T12:00
https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blogDo you know why there’s a Black Friday and what it means?
It gives most retailers a chance to finally get out of the red and in...
ListenAre These for Real? Top 5 Weirdest Etsy Products Ever Found! from 2023-08-11T13:00
Today I count down the top 5 weirdest items I've found on Etsy during my Freaky Friday episodes! These are the fan favorites. You're not going to believe #1. This is gonna get weird!
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ListenEtsy&AI: Unlock Time-Saving Magic but Beware from 2023-08-08T13:00
Running an Etsy business is no small feat, and finding ways to save time without sacrificing quality is often the key to success. That's where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI ha...
ListenFinally Etsy Is Changing Practice After Scathing BBC Report from 2023-08-04T13:00
Crap has finally hit the fan! A huge BBC article came out this week trashing Etsy and its holds on seller funds… And finally, this gets Etsy to do so...
Listen5 Secret Money-Making Opportunities for Etsy Sellers from 2023-08-02T13:00
Do you want to make more money in your Etsy business? Sure you do!
You’ve heard and I’ve talked about a lot of the different ways you can increase revenue and make m...
ListenWhat Do You Think Of This New Etsy Feature? from 2023-07-27T13:00
Don't kill the messenger. In today's seller news episode, I want to talk about a new Etsy feature that a lot of sellers seem to dislike. I can see both sides, but I do believe there are benefits...
ListenBehind the Scenes: A Day In The Life Of My Etsy Business from 2023-07-25T13:00
What’s your Etsy work schedule like? When do you work on what? Do you struggle with what to fo...
ListenNEW Etsy Fall Trends 2023 from 2023-07-21T13:00
In this episode, I break down the Etsy Fall 2023 trend report. You can view the report here: https://www.etsy.com/seller-han...
ListenWhy MOST Etsy Shops FAIL from 2023-07-11T13:00
The majority of Etsy shops fail. Why is that? What’s going on that makes it so hard to find s...
ListenHow to avoid Etsy keeping your money in reserves! from 2023-07-07T13:28
Have you had Etsy hold your money hostage in reserve? This can be frustrating for sellers.
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Earn Etsy Commission&More USPS Changes Coming... from 2023-06-30T13:00
It's an all-new episode of Etsy seller news! I want to keep you updated on all the stuff you need to know as a seller so you can't focus on growing your business.
Here's what's going o...
ListenWhy You're Not Getting Views To Your Etsy Shop from 2023-06-27T13:24
My views are low… what’s up with that? This is a traffic problem many sellers...
ListenEtsy Must Give Out Your Personal Info - New Law from 2023-06-23T13:00
In this new episode of Etsy Seller News, I talk about the inform consumers act that goes into effect on June 27th. This ...
ListenIf I Started My Etsy Business Today Here's What I'd Do Differently from 2023-06-20T14:55
Remember the old adage that if you had a chance to do things over what would you have done differently? What if I apply this to my Etsy business so it could help you?
Hindsight is always...
ListenIs this BANNED on Etsy? from 2023-06-16T13:00
AI is everyone and now it’s taking over marketplaces. You now see tons of AI-generated stuff for sale on etsy such as art, templates, grap...
Listen5 Ways to Accelerate Your Etsy Business! from 2023-06-13T13:56
Most sellers that start an Etsy business find that things move very slowly... In an instant gratification society, this is tough to deal with. We want things fast. We do not like to wait. On...
ListenToo Much Competition on Etsy? How It Can Help Your Shop Perform Better! from 2023-06-06T15:27
Many sellers on platforms like Etsy often view competition as a detrimental factor, citing it as the primary reason for underperformance in their shops. As an eternal optimist, I'd like to prese...
ListenEtsy: Keep Going or Time to Quit? Unpacking the Reality from 2023-05-30T13:00
Should you quit Etsy? I hear this debate constantly. Since I'm not the quitting type and I would never promote such a thing, I am going to give you plenty of reasons why you shouldn't quit. I am...
ListenThe End of an Era with the Sell on Etsy App&More Seller News! from 2023-05-26T13:00
Your Friday dose of Etsy Seller News is here! Grab a coffee and find out everything that's going on in the Etsy universe that you need to know! Today I cover the recent sell on Etsy ad shutdow...
ListenA Shocking Behind The Scenes Look At My Etsy Business! from 2023-05-23T12:43
I recently did a deep dive into the Etsy business I've been running for 9 years. I uncovered some details that were pretty amazing and shocking. In this ep...
ListenFrom Handmade to Hugely Popular: Future Etsy Niches You Need to Know from 2023-05-16T13:00
Etsy has become a hub of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. With millions of sellers and buyers worldwide, it's a platform that continuously evolves with emerging trends and niche markets. A...
ListenBREAKING: Etsy Fee Increase + How to Win the $25,000 Design Award! from 2023-05-12T13:00
This episode of seller news is a doozy. It's full of highs and lows lol. I talk about the recent fee increase scheduled soon and who it impacts. I also go over Etsy's recent Q1 financial repo...
ListenThese 5 Things Could Kill Your Etsy Shop Performance from 2023-05-09T13:00
Embarking on the entrepreneurial adventure of owning your own business and Etsy shop is an exhilarating experience, but it's also one fraught with inevitable blunders. The journey is a rollercoa...
ListenEtsy Slow Season Survival: 5 Strategies to Keep Sales Soaring All Year Round from 2023-05-02T13:00
Hold on tight, because we're diving headfirst into that dreaded slow sales season! Yes, it happens every year like clockwork, and it's no surprise when you consider all the vacations, camping t...
ListenEtsy Takes a Stand Against Counterfeits: $50 Million Investment Revealed from 2023-04-28T13:00
Welcome to another episode of Seller News! Here are the deets of what this episode is all about:
Etsy is investing over $50 million in 2023 to ensure that the platform remains safe and s...
ListenHow Much Money Should You Spend On Etsy Ads? from 2023-04-25T18:58
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USPS Strikes Again! July's Rate Hike Will Shock You | Unpacking the 2nd Increase of 2023! from 2023-04-20T13:00
In this critical seller news episode, I bring you up to speed on important updates that impact your business. I'll dive into the USPS rate changes on the horizon, ensuring you're prepared for an...
ListenUnlock Hidden Etsy Profits By Niching Down from 2023-04-18T13:00
Many shops do not niche down enough and try to target everyone or a larger audience. If you try to target everyone you target no one. You need to niche down to target a more highly engaged audie...
Listen5 Must-Have Tools That Are Amazing For Your Etsy Business from 2023-04-14T13:02
These are my absolute favorite tools that I use for my Etsy business right now! I will give you an overview of each, how I use them, and the links to try them out. I know you'll love these!
... ListenThe Secret to Boosting Sales with Killer Product Packaging! from 2023-04-11T13:00
What’s the best way to wow customers and get repeat buyers?
Many Etsy sellers focus on the front-end work of setting up ...
ListenIs Live Selling Coming To Etsy? from 2023-04-07T13:00
In today's seller news episode, I dive into Etsy's recent threatening letter that was emailed to many sellers and their new 30 million dollar investment fund set up to help the community.
... ListenShocking eBay Revenge: Employees Unleash LIVE Cockroaches on Enemies! from 2023-03-31T13:00
This seller news episode is about a shocking...
ListenEverything you need to know to start an Etsy business from 2023-03-28T10:00
Starting an Etsy business is something that ...
ListenEtsy's 2023 Plans Revealed: What Sellers Need to Know from 2023-03-24T13:24
The cat is out of the bag…. Etsy has announced what it’s up to in 2023. And it seems as though they have a lot of plans.
Earlier this week Etsy released an announcement talking about wh...
ListenSpring to Success: Transform Your Etsy Shop with a Fresh&Profitable Makeover from 2023-03-22T10:00
Today's episode is all about spring cleaning.... your Etsy shop! I certainly don't want to help you clean your house lol.
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I Can't Believe These Items Exist on Etsy! Freaky Friday Episode from 2023-03-17T13:00
It's an all-new freaky Friday episode where I bring you my weird, creepy, odd, and funny finds on Etsy. You will not believe what I found this time! This listing had me beside myself.
How To Save Thousands in Your Etsy Business Each Year&Maximize Profits from 2023-03-14T10:00
Money is tight, and running an Etsy business does require coinage as they said back in the 80s. With that being said there are things you ...
ListenWhat EVERY Etsy Seller Needs To Know That No One Talks About from 2023-03-07T11:00
Making money online, specifically on Etsy may seem easy or at least that’s how it’s often presented. Just like how it may be presented as ...
ListenDo customers HATE Etsy? from 2023-03-03T14:00
In today's episode of seller news, I want to talk about the newly released American Customer Satisfaction Index.
This report is a barometer for how satisfied customers are wit...
ListenIncrease Revenue Quickly By Cross-Listing With List Perfectly from 2023-02-28T11:00
Are you looking for an easy way to get a revenue boost with your current Etsy shop? Great! I ...
Listen5 Super Hot Etsy Vintage Niches from 2023-02-21T11:00
https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast150If you have or want to start an Etsy vintage shop, this episode is for you! I want to give you 5 vintage niches that are killing it on Etsy! Th...
ListenThe Worst Etsy Customer Service Of All Time!? You Won't Believe This! from 2023-02-17T14:00
You won't believe what this Etsy seller tells this Etsy buyer in this episode of seller news! I also talk about recent c...
ListenDon't Let A Vacation Hurt Your Etsy Shop - 5 Tips You Need from 2023-02-14T23:00
What the heck do you do with your Etsy shop when you're going to be away for vacation or for any reason? This is a common worry for many Etsy sellers. Well, stop fretting because I have a full...
ListenShould you run Etsy ads? 5 Tips You MUST Follow from 2023-02-14T11:00
The allure of Etsy ads is hard to avoid. Etsy ads are a really great way to lose money and get turned upside down in your business, often before you ever get starte...
ListenEtsy Doubles Down On This Policy - Do You Disagree? from 2023-02-03T14:00
Oh, snap it's another Seller News Episode! This episode is full of recent changes going on with Etsy and other platforms you may use such as eBay. And I also talk about some craziness that happe...
Listen5 Etsy Listing Photo Hacks For More Sales from 2023-01-24T18:25
Photos are important. Once a buyer finds you in search, which is half the battle, the next test is convincing them to pur...
ListenI Answer Top Etsy Questions - Behind The Scenes from 2023-01-20T14:00
Today I'll take you along for another behind the scenes episode where I work on some Etsy orders and answer some questions I've been getting on the YouTube channel. Come hang out and maybe learn...
ListenHere's How To Set Your Etsy Prices from 2023-01-17T11:00
You have your niche, your idea, and maybe even your Etsy shop opened… So exciting... But then you go to put up a listing and are like crap what do I sell this thing for?Listen
Is this company gunning for Etsy? from 2023-01-13T14:00
TGIF! It's time for some Etsy Seller News!
Today's episode is a whirlwind!
I talk about a company that was just bought out and continues to dump a ton of resources into its plat...
ListenHow To Find Products In Your Niche That WILL Sell? 3 Steps from 2023-01-10T11:00
How do you determine what to sell? Do you have a strategy to help you find and create products for your niche that will be successful?
... ListenThe 2023 Etsy Trends Are Here! Sales Boost? from 2023-01-06T13:00
This fresh edition of Etsy Seller News will not disappoint!
I bring you all the big 2023 Etsy trends that you can capitalize on this year to hopefully get a nice boost in sales. I give y...
ListenThe Real Truth With A POD Etsy Biz: I Break Down My Numbers from 2023-01-03T11:00
Passive income, make money while you sleep, it’s easy… Well, I want to give it to you straight so you have the...
ListenFBI Raids Etsy Shop Owner! I Can't Believe What They Were Selling! from 2022-12-30T14:00
This episode of Etsy Seller News is a doozy!
I talk about a crazy story of an Etsy seller being arrested. You won't believe what they were selling!
I'll also discuss some very i...
ListenThis Changed My Etsy Business In A BIG Way! from 2022-12-28T11:00
I get asked this all the time by other Etsy Sellers. What do I spend my time on and how much time? This is such a seemingly mundane thing,...
ListenThis Is Costing You Sales! Here's 5 Etsy Description Hacks from 2022-12-22T16:14
Welcome back to the podcast!
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2022 Etsy Recap&More BS from 2022-12-14T14:04
First, I'm sorry the audio got a little wonky... more BS lol.
As 2022 comes to a close I wanted to reflect on my crazy year. Crazy is probably an understatement! Today I talk about my...
ListenWill Etsy Plus Actually Help Your Shop? Everything YOU NEED TO KNOW from 2022-11-29T12:58
Do you use or are you thinking about using Etsy plus? Do you ev...
ListenEverything You NEED TO KNOW About The Etsy Algorithm from 2022-11-22T11:00
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How Much Do I Make In My Etsy Business? from 2022-11-15T17:02
I want to go through my yearly sales numbers with you so you can see how long it took me to get to $100k a year on Etsy. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at what I was doing ...
ListenCheck Out This Cool Etsy App Feature&More... from 2022-11-11T14:00
It's time again for a new episode of Etsy Seller News!
Here's what's covered:
- UKCA marketing requirements for the UK starting in 1/23/23. See the link ... Listen
How Deconstructed Egg Salad Can Help You Figure Out What to Sell on Etsy from 2022-11-08T17:19
Have you ever had deconstructed food? It is food that is presented...
ListenThis Tanked My Etsy Biz 30%! from 2022-11-01T10:00
I stopped doing this and it really hurt my Etsy business this year. What's worse is the year is not over yet and the biggest sales month is yet to come... yikes!!!!
Tune in to find out w...
ListenAnswering This One Etsy Question Got Me Triggered from 2022-10-30T13:00
I get a lot of great questions on my YouTube channel where I talk about all things Etsy. I wanted to answer some of those questions today and encourage you to check out that channel with additi...
ListenEtsy Seller News Episode 11 - This Is Forbidden! from 2022-10-28T13:00
It's an all-new Etsy Seller news episode with all the latest and greatest updates you need to know about!
In this episode I talk about how customers can checkout directly on Google when t...
Listen#1 Truth To More Etsy Sales - This Is The Silver Bullet! from 2022-10-25T14:23
Today I want to talk about The #1 truth to sell more on Etsy which is…. If you list more, you’ll sell more! That’s it.. the end lol j/k.
Top Etsy Sellers Do These 5 Things... from 2022-10-11T10:00
Many people start an Etsy business to sell their amazing creations. A lot of sellers have the goal of going full-time with their Etsy business or at least making a nice chunk of change each yea...
ListenHurricane Ian Craziness&Etsy Updates from 2022-10-07T13:00
I'm back and safe from hurricane Ian! But I do have a few stories of craziness caused by the hurricane. It has been quite the adventure...
Many of my fellow Floridians were devastated b...
ListenHow I Messed Up My Etsy Biz from 2022-09-27T10:00:18
Yay!!! It's a mess up episode!
With selling on Etsy or anywhere, you'll make A LOT of mistakes. This shouldn't hinder you or get you dow...
ListenHow To Capitalize On Etsy Trends To Get MORE Sales! from 2022-09-20T10:00:04
Capitalizing on Etsy trends can easily boost your revenue throughout the year.
What's more, it's not v...
ListenEtsy Seller News: New Ads Coming, Handbook Redesign, New Tool&More! from 2022-09-16T14:17:42
I'm back with some more Etsy news for ya! Here's what's covered in this week's episode:
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman announced new fall tv ad campaigns expected to start...
ListenBanned On Etsy - Stay Away From These! from 2022-09-13T10:00:48
Like any e-commerce platform, Etsy restricts what you can and cannot sell. It's important to know what these restrictions are so you don't get your listings taken down or even worse your shop s...
ListenEtsy Rolls Out 24/7 Chat, Video Reviews&More + A New Freaky Friday! from 2022-09-09T13:00:27
It's an all-new Etsy seller news packed full of all the updates you need to know! Here's what's covered in this episode:
-Are bad reviews being displayed in a way that hurts your Etsy sh...
ListenMy First $100,000 on Etsy with NO Social Media - Here's How from 2022-08-31T10:00:24
This subject may be controversial, especially in the social media age.
But I also know that many new Etsy sellers put a lot of their time and energy into social media when they should be ...
ListenCan You Make Etsy Your Full-Time Job? from 2022-08-23T10:00:22
This is the burning question that many Etsy sellers want to know.
The truth may surprise you. You CAN make Etsy your full-time job, but few sellers will. In today's episode I dive int...
ListenMore Bad USPS News, Updates Feed, $2.85 Million In Sales&More! from 2022-08-19T13:00:36
Welcome to an all-new episode of Etsy Seller News!
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Doing This Could Harm Your Etsy Shop! from 2022-08-09T10:00:29
I bet that title got your attention! Of course, you want to make sure you're not doing anything that could hurt your shop performance. It's hard enough as it is to get sales.
Well, I...
ListenEtsy Seller News: App Notes, Purchase Protection, Holiday Cal&More from 2022-08-05T13:48:04
It's a new seller news episode to keep you up to date on the most important news for Etsy sellers!
In this episode, I talk about the Etsy seller app notes release, Etsy purchase protectio...
ListenShould You Sell Internationally? from 2022-08-03T13:39:51
Shipping internationally can lead to bigger sales but it can also open a can of worms for your business. Is it worth it?
This is what I dive into in today's episode.
I'll talk abo...
ListenEtsy Seller News: USPS Delays, Etsy Messenger Changes, Awards&More! from 2022-07-29T13:00:24
Here's what's in this week's episode of Etsy Seller News: -USPS delays due to flooding
-USPS removes offered service
-Etsy messenger changes See more about these changes here: Listen
What's the BEST Etsy Tool? Alura VS. erank from 2022-07-26T10:00:17
Today's episode is an epic battle to see which Etsy tool is the BEST.
There are a lot of tools out there to help you with your Etsy shop, but in my opinion, there are only two top contend...
ListenEtsy Seller News: New Etsy App, USPS Rate Sage, Missing Body&More! from 2022-07-22T13:00:51
I'm back with a fresh episode of Etsy Seller News!
In today's episode I go over the new Etsy Seller App and the main features, talk about some confusion with USPS reseller shipping discou...
Listen5 Ways To Start Preparing Your Etsy Shop For The Holidays from 2022-07-19T10:00
It's a special Christmas in July episode!
I know probably the last thing many of you want to think about right now is the holidays. It seems so far out...
Well for sellers it's ri...
ListenEtsy Seller News: Etsy Scam, Promotional Listing Removal, Pinterest Updates&More! from 2022-07-15T13:00:37
I'm back with a new, July 14th edition of Etsy seller news!
Here's what's covered in today's episode:
- Etsy removes 100 promotional listings Listen
5 Must-Try Etsy Ad Tweaks from 2022-07-12T10:00:30
Need more help with Etsy Ads? Snag this FREE Etsy ads cheatsheet: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads
Etsy ads are always a ...
ListenEtsy Seller News: USPS Shipping Rate Increase, Etsy One Click Buy, Returns&More! from 2022-07-08T13:00:15
Etsy seller news is back! Today's episode is all about the USPS shipping rate increase starting July 10th, Etsy's new one-click buy options, returns and I feature o...
Listen5 Easy Ways To Make More Money On Etsy from 2022-07-05T10:00:28
Money, money, money.... I can hear the old song by the O'Jays playing in my head...lol.
Starting an Etsy business can be very exciting and fulfilling. It may be something that has bee...
ListenNEW Etsy Seller News! Mileage increase, Etsy changes, trademarks, trends&more! from 2022-07-01T13:00:09
I'm back with an all new Friday episode for you!
Etsy Seller News will bring you everything you need to know with recent updates, changes, and relevant information for sellers. Oh, and o...
ListenBad Etsy Advice To Avoid: Don't Make These Mistakes! from 2022-06-28T10:00:09
Everyone has advice, especially when it comes to Etsy. But that doesn't mean it's "good" advice.
If you're following the wrong advice, that can lean to big mistakes in your business th...
ListenNo Etsy Sales? Try This Strategy from 2022-06-21T10:00:31
I know you want to hear the cha-chings, but what happens when it’s crickets instead?
This will inevitably happen, even for shops that traditionally perform well.
... Listen3 BIG Etsy Changes Including Seller Purchase Protection! from 2022-06-14T10:00:45
More Etsy changes are here!
ALL online platforms are constantly changing and will always be changing. It's important to keep this in mind when selling because if you don't like change, y...
ListenCan POD Shops Make Money On Etsy? Pros&Cons from 2022-06-11T16:00:09
I get asked a bunch if POD shops can actually make money on Etsy...
My answer is yes and no. Just like any business, there is no guarantee. Some shops make a lot of money and some make no mone...
ListenEtsy Pattern VS. Shopify from 2022-05-24T10:00:56
I get a lot of questions about sellers wanting to start their own domain outside of Etsy. Now, with so many options this is fairly easy to do, but how do yo...
ListenEtsy SEO Update! Listing Descriptions Now Included In Search Ranking from 2022-05-18T14:40:45
Etsy search has changed to include listing descriptions. This is an important SEO change.
Here's what's covered in this podcast:
Do’s and Don’ts...
Listen5 Tips To Help You Manage Your Etsy Biz from 2022-05-17T11:45:22
So I am moving…. Into an RV! And no I haven’t gone crazy, at least I don't think so lol.
Today I want to talk about how I am going to manage my Etsy business from...
ListenAre You Taking Advantage Of Etsy’s Visual Marketing Features? from 2022-05-10T10:00:39
Have you ever looked at your shop from a buyer’s perspective and tried to understand their journey & why they buy? A lot of sellers decide ...
Listen5 Etsy Real Estate Areas To Focus On So You Can Get More Customers from 2022-05-03T10:00:17
Do you have unused Etsy real estate?
Real estate market is hot! It’s the craziest it will probably ever be in our lifeti...
ListenHow To Get Out Of A Creativity Rut from 2022-04-26T10:00:31
Creativity is clearly very important as a handmade seller. It's pretty much the DNA that holds everything together. But it's common to find yourself in a creativity rut from time to time. Som...
Listen25 Etsy Tips To Grow Your Business In 2022 from 2022-04-12T10:00:42
I know you want to grow your Etsy business sooner than later. Making more money in your business just makes things easier. I get it. I'm always working to grow and improve my business as well...
ListenHow To Identify What Problems Your Etsy Products Solve So You Can Market Better from 2022-04-05T10:00:04
Believe it or not all products sold solve some type of problem although it may not be quite clear what the problem is. Granted some problems are very small and others are very big. Nonetheless...
Listen3 Ways To Get Customers To Leave MORE Reviews from 2022-03-29T19:00:06
Reviews are super important to an Etsy shop's success. They help build trust with future customers but also help with SEO. The Etsy algorithm sends more traffic to shops that have a 5 star review...
ListenHow Important Are Etsy Shop Sections? 5 Tips from 2022-03-22T17:25:13
Many sellers ignore their shop sections!
Sure they're not as important as your actual listings, but shop sections still add value for your customers. Not only that, it helps with the all...
ListenEtsy Has Increased Their Fees... 5 Ways To Overcome The Increase from 2022-03-15T10:00:35
Today's episode is about the not so popular elephant in the room, Etsy's fee increase... I get it, higher fees take money out of small business owner's pockets. The first reaction is often a n...
ListenDo Etsy Ads Work? from 2022-03-08T11:00:26
Isn't this the question of all questions? Most Etsy sellers at one time or another have wondered if ads were a good way to add revenue to their business...
The real answer is it depends ...
ListenHow I made $1,000s more in sales on Etsy from 2022-03-01T11:00
Everyone is searching for the elusive golden goose in today's age of limitless opportunity.
We chase shiny objects, we chase influencers, we chase squirrels... lol. ...
Listen#1 Reason Etsy Shops Get Suspended from 2022-02-22T11:00:36
Many new and even veteran Etsy sellers talk about the dreaded Etsy shop suspension.. duh duh duh...
I know it's scary. But if you know the #1 reason shops get suspended and how to make s...
Listen13 Simple Steps To Reach $100K In Your Handmade Business from 2022-02-15T11:00:09
I know you probably have income goals in your business. Maybe you want to make a few extra hundred dollars each month. Maybe you dream BIG and want to hit that $100k mark.
When I star...
Listen5 Sales Channels You Can Try For More Sales from 2022-02-01T11:00:43
Maybe you're not getting the traction you want on Etsy or maybe you just want to boost your revenue. Either way, you may have thought about dabbling in some new sales channels. In today's episode,...
ListenJust Say No To The Extra Junk In Your Etsy Biz! from 2022-01-25T11:00:02
Usually in your business saying yes and taking tons of action will get you to the next level. However, this episode is all about saying no to the extra junk that may come your way during your busi...
ListenFind Your Ideal Customer Avatar from 2022-01-18T11:00
What the heck is a customer avatar and why is it important?
You're in luck. I talk about this and more in this episode. Knowing your ideal customer can help you market better, align you...
Listen3 Steps To Crush Your Goals This Year (New Podcast) from 2022-01-11T11:00
Welcome to episode 100! W<...
ListenLost Package... What Would LL Do? from 2022-01-04T11:00
The dreaded lost package...
If you're in the e-commerce game long enough this will inevitably happen to you. The post office will lose a package. Luckily, for me it doesn't happen that ...
ListenIf I Was Starting A New Etsy Business What Would I Do? from 2021-12-28T17:00
It's safe to say I've been in the Etsy "game" for quite a while now. 8 years to be exact... In that time I've learned a bunch. Mostly from many mistakes.. lol.
When looking back at al...
Listen3 Tips To Create Winning Etsy Listings from 2021-12-21T11:00
If you've started an Etsy business of course your main focus is making sales. This is the best way to gauge success. Sales equal winning.
However, winning is usually a lot harder than...
Listen3 Kinda Secret Etsy Features You Should Know About from 2021-12-14T11:00
Apps today have so many features. With all the bells and whistles it can be easy to miss some. Etsy is no different. There are tons of features with new ones coming out all the time.
Must-Have Supplies&Equipment Necessary To Run An Etsy Business from 2021-11-30T14:28:24
New sellers often consider what they're going to sell, their shop name, their branding, etc. But it's common for them to miss other supplies, equipment, and materials that will be necessary to ...
Listen10 Important Key Terms To Know When Running An Etsy Or E-commerce Business from 2021-11-23T11:00
In today's episode, I go over some of the most important key terms related to your business and their meaning.
I'll be talking about:
1 - Visits
2 - Views
3 - Conve...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should You Use Etsy Ads? from 2021-11-19T13:02:16
Are Etsy ads a magic lever to automatically increase your revenue?
I'd say no. When deciding to run Etsy ads you should make sure to have your shop in order and a good understanding of E...
ListenMy Top 3 Favorite Features of Alura from 2021-11-16T11:00
It's no secret that I love Alura. They have a truckload of really cool features to help you with your Etsy business. They have SEO tools, shop analyzer tools, follow-up tools, and much more. ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should You Put Text On Your Etsy Product Photos? from 2021-11-12T11:00
Happy Friday!
I wanted to do an episode on adding text to your product photos because I've been getting this question a lot. It seems there's a lot of confusion on whether you should do ...
Listen5 Ways To Level Up Your Customer First Time Buying Experience from 2021-11-09T11:00
Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well. With all those new buyers, it's vital to make and leave a great first impression....
ListenA Customer Wants A Custom Order But You Don't Offer Custom Orders from 2021-11-05T10:00
It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)." This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and talk about what I would do in that scenario....
ListenEtsy Product Photo Tips With Imelda From Sunset Shutterbug from 2021-11-02T12:30
Let's face it, product photos are tough. If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean. You may have the perfect product, but if your photos are terrible no one will click on your listing w...
Listen5 Sneaky Good Etsy Tips from 2021-10-26T10:00
What's up, everyone!?
I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance.
In today's episode, I talk about copying listings, th...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should You Leave Holiday/Seasonal Products Up Year-Round? from 2021-10-22T10:00
The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe. With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around the holidays. Should you leave holiday stuff u...
ListenHow To Get Ready For A Successful Black Friday from 2021-10-19T10:00
Black Friday is right around the corner!
This year I want to make sure you're the ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: My Business or Etsy Name is Taken! Now What? from 2021-10-15T10:00
You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken! What a bummer. This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of shops out there. In this episode, I want to talk...
ListenHow To Avoid Getting Your Etsy Shop Suspended from 2021-10-12T10:00
This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about.
First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don’t follow the rule...
Listen5 Biggest Etsy Time Wasters from 2021-10-05T10:00
Time is a valuable resource we can never get back. In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growing and meeting your goals.
Let's talk ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Someone Wants A Refund... Now What? from 2021-10-01T10:00
Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them. If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it will happen eventually.
In today's qu...
ListenWhat To Do With Your Business Revenue&Profits from 2021-09-28T10:00
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Quick Question Friday: I Got My First Etsy Sale! Oh Crap Now What?! from 2021-09-24T10:00
Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!! It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol.
You're not alone. Today's quick question ...
ListenDo You Need A Marketing Plan For Your Handmade Business? from 2021-09-21T10:00
The simple answer is probably yes. But it's not as complicated as you may think. A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to say, how often you're going to say it, and whe...
ListenWhat Are The First Steps To Starting An Etsy Business? from 2021-09-17T10:00
It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya!
I often get this question. Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start an Etsy business there are a few main a...
ListenEtsy Success&Mindset Tips With Jess Van Den Of Create&Thrive from 2021-09-14T10:00
I'm super excited to bring this new podcast to you! I recently had a really good conversation with Jess Van Den who is a fellow Etsy seller and handmade coach.
She's been selling jewel...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Etsy Free Shipping VS Paid Shipping from 2021-09-10T10:00
It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz! Today's question is whether is all about free shipp...
ListenDo You Need To Outsource Some Help In Your Business? from 2021-09-07T15:04:09
This is something I’m battling with a lot now in my business since I have grown so much. I am very type A and controlling when it comes to...
ListenQuick Question Friday: What's Better? Variations VS. More Etsy Listings from 2021-09-03T10:00
It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz! Today's question is whether it's best to use multiple listing variations or put up separate Etsy listings for...
ListenMath Can Help You Reach Your Handmade&Etsy Business Goals from 2021-08-31T10:00
What’s going on LL here and welcome back to the podcast. Today I am talking about math lol. Bu...
Listen5 Ways To Prepare Your Etsy&Handmade Business For A Successful Holiday Season from 2021-08-24T10:00
I can’t believe I’m talking about the holidays again! Last year was ummm special. Many challen...
Listen5 Ways To Expand Your Handmade Business Outside Of Etsy from 2021-08-17T10:00
While Etsy may be your main focus and moneymaker, there are always additional ways to expand your business. You may want to give some of these a shot, which could give you some additional reven...
Listen5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Opening An Etsy Shop from 2021-08-10T10:00
Maybe you've been on the fence about opening an Etsy shop for some time or are close to pulling the trigger. I want to help you make sure you've thought things through and have the best chance ...
ListenThe New Etsy Star Seller Badge Is Coming! Let's Talk About What You Need To Know from 2021-08-06T10:00
Okay so everyone is freaking out it seems about the new Etsy Star Seller Badge. Let's face it, people don't like change. With change comes the unknown. With the unknown comes fear which usual...
ListenCan You Leverage The Good Etsy Reviews You're Getting? from 2021-08-03T10:00
Reviews are so important in today's computer age. We check reviews for everything.
I often talk about bad reviews. But what can you do with good reviews? Can you leverage them to fur...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Where Do Etsy Customers Go To Leave A Review? + Review Tips from 2021-07-30T10:00
You may get questions from customers wanting to know how to leave a review. This can be tough to answer because we don't see this side of Etsy's platform.
In this episode, I dive into th...
Listen5 Ways To Increase Revenue In Your Etsy Business from 2021-07-27T10:00
Cha-ching! I know you all like to see those sales come in. But many of you are leaving some of that precious revenue on the table. Let's talk about some ways to increase revenue in your Etsy ...
ListenNew Etsy Shipping Process Changes Are Here from 2021-07-20T10:00
This is a pretty straightforward episode where I talk about a few of the latest changes Etsy is making to its shipping processes. Nothing major, but I still wanted to go over the changes so you...
ListenHAB Freaky Friday Edition! The Weird, Funny,&Cool Side Of Etsy - Hello Mr. Dance Pants from 2021-07-16T10:00
Welcome to the Handmade & Beyond freaky Friday edition!
I love to showcase the weird, funny, and cool side of Etsy in these episodes!
Today I talk about Mr. Dance Pants, a sweet gr...
ListenWhat Factors Did I Consider When I Decided It Was Time To Quit My Job&Do Etsy Full-Time from 2021-07-13T10:00
Whew, that title was a mouth full lol.
I don't often talk about how I quit my corporate job to do Etsy full-time 3 years ago. Maybe I should talk about it more, but it's really important...
ListenQuick Question Friday: What's The One Change I've Made That Has Made The Biggest Impact On Etsy Sales from 2021-07-09T10:00
Quick question Friday is back with a BANG! Today's episode is a great one where I answer the question, what's the one change I've made that has had the biggest impact on sales. This wasn't an ...
Listen5 Boring But Important Things You Need To Know When Selling On Etsy from 2021-07-06T10:00
This is the most boring episode of the podcast you'll hear! LOL
Just kidding, don't let the title deceive you. There's still a lot of really good nuggets in this episode. While I'm not...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Do Keywords In Your Listing Description Matter? from 2021-07-02T10:00
In today's episode, I talk about keywords in your listing description and how that can impact your pe...
ListenWhat Do I Invest In To Grow My Etsy Business&How Much Do I Spend? from 2021-06-29T18:11:10
Let’s talk about spending money… on your business.
Many may not think spending money on your business is investing, but I disagree. You have to...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should Etsy Listing Photo Backgrounds Be The Same? from 2021-06-25T10:00
This topic comes up a lot. While there is never one way of always doing something, especially when i...
ListenI Interview Etsy Seller, The Blind Machinist&Race Car Driver, Dan Parker! from 2021-06-22T10:00
I'm super pumped up about this episode! I got to interview Dan who sells hand machined pens on Etsy and is a race car driver. But most amazing he's 100% blind!
You don't want to miss ...
ListenBad Etsy Advice That You Should Not Listen To from 2021-06-15T10:00
I don't know everything about Etsy and probably never will, but I've been in the game long enough for alarm bells to go off when I hear really bad advice.
Starting, building, and growin...
ListenNew European Union Customs Changes&How It Impacts Etsy Sellers from 2021-06-11T10:00
Hey everyone!
7 Etsy Principles That Will Help Your Business from 2021-06-08T10:00
Hey everyone!
In this newest podcast, I talk about 7 Etsy principles I've found to be true throughout my years selling on Etsy, coaching and helping other Etsy sellers with their business...
ListenHow To Achieve Your Etsy Goals! from 2021-06-02T10:00
I have a bonus podcast episode for you today and it's all about Etsy goals! I know many of you may have had bad experiences with not achieving goals, not knowing which goals to choose, or maybe...
ListenShould You Use Social Media To Promote Your Etsy Shop from 2021-06-01T10:00
What's up my fellow Etsy sellers!?
Social media is of course everywhere in our personal lives. But many Etsy sellers wonder if they should use it in their businesses. It may seem easy e...
ListenQuick Question Friday: How Do You Get Seen On The First Few Pages Of Etsy Search? from 2021-05-28T10:00
Ahhh the question of all questions. How to get seen on the first few pages of search? If only this was a simple answer lol. Understanding how search works and what plays into search rank is h...
ListenHow The New IOS iPhone Software Update Could Impact Your Etsy Shop from 2021-05-25T10:00
I feel like for the last several weeks everyone has been talking about the IOS iPhone privacy update. Most businesses have been expressing concern because it will most likely take away some of ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should You Sell Your Art On Etsy? from 2021-05-21T13:33:30
Maybe you're wondering if you should sell your art on Etsy or replace art with anything you may want to sell.
This is a valid question. You may be selling your stuff in person or elsewhe...
Listen5 Tips To Help You Get More Repeat Etsy Customers from 2021-05-18T10:00
Getting customers is great. Getting repeat customers is amazing!
Repeat customers are fans of your business and products. If they come back and buy from you again that means you've made...
ListenHAB Freaky Friday Edition! The Weird, Funny,&Cool Side Of Etsy - Hairy Borbie?? LOL from 2021-05-14T10:00
Happy TGIF! That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style!
Today I talk about a hairy Borbie gag gift, Justin Trudeau, & more... I'm not even going to explain, you'll ...
Listen5 Tips To Help You Build Value In Your Etsy Listings (More Value = More Sales) from 2021-05-11T10:00
Building value in your Etsy listings can really go a long way to increasing your sales in the long run. But it can be difficult to do online because you're not there face to face talking about ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Are You Worried About Expensive Shipping Or Shipping In General? Let's Talk Through It... from 2021-05-07T10:00
In this quick question Friday episode I tackle a question from a soon-to-be Etsy seller that's concerned about expensive shipping costs. We talk through some options and different strategies to...
ListenFinding Your "Why." Etsy Success Starts With Your Why... from 2021-05-04T10:00
I think a BIG reason people fail at Etsy or any business is that they're missing their WHY. This is what keeps you going and motivated when times get tough. And believe me, they will get tough...
ListenHAB Freaky Friday Edition! The Weird, Funny,&Cool Side Of Etsy - The Useless Machine from 2021-04-30T10:00
Happy TGIF! That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style!
Today I talk about a useless machine lol and a crazy looking wine holder. Let's have some fun and check out...
ListenShould you increase your Etsy listing prices? Let’s talk about the benefits from 2021-04-27T10:00
Pricing your products on Etsy isn't always as easy as it may seem. And more times than not I see sellers sell themselves short and price their stuff too low!
There is always a fear that ...
ListenHAB Freaky Friday Edition! The Weird, Funny,&Cool Side Of Etsy - Dolls&Nicholas Cage from 2021-04-23T10:00
I'm mixing it up with a freaky Friday edition of the Handmade & Beyond Podcast! The freaky Friday edition is all about highlighting shops that sell weird, funny, or cool stuff on Etsy.
Do you have the sell on Etsy app? If not, you should! from 2021-04-20T10:00
Phone apps are pretty amazing!
It has never been easier to manage your business from your phone with the sell on Etsy app. If you don't have the app yet I highly insist you get it.
... ListenWhat to sell on Etsy? A new tool to help you figure it out from 2021-04-14T14:22:42
This is a common question that new and existing sellers ask themselves.
How do you increase your chances of success and decide what to sell?
Is there a way to make the decisio...
ListenEtsy Policies Explained from 2021-04-06T12:00
What's up, everyone?!
Today's podcast is all about Etsy policies. This isn't the most exciting top in the world, but it is very important. Policies can not only help your business but a...
ListenPep Talk With LL - Tips To Stay Motivated&Positive from 2021-03-30T19:37:42
Everyone needs a pep talk every now and again to stay positive. Let's face it, starting building and growing a business of any kind is hard. It takes perseverance and usually a lot of work to ...
ListenOh No, Taxes! Tax Tips For Etsy Sellers from 2021-03-23T12:00
Tax time can be rough for small business owners. We aren't tax professionals and dealing with the IRS can be intimidating. Many times small business owners miss out on write-offs that could sa...
Listen5 Etsy Time Wasters from 2021-03-16T14:39:33
I'm all about efficiency and saving time. Time is the only thing we can't get more of! This is why it's so important not to waste it, especially in your business.
This episode is all ...
Listen5 Etsy Truths - Let's Fix Some Misconceptions from 2021-03-09T13:00
Welcome back to the podcast. Sometimes you hear things in relation to Etsy that may or may not be true. Let's face it, misconceptions happen. This can cause you to make decisions that can adv...
ListenWhat Is Etsy Conversion&How Do I Improve It? from 2021-03-02T14:11:55
Ahh the elusive "good" conversion rate...
Are you not sure what the heck conversion is and what it means to you? Well, it's a good thing I created this podcast episode just for you!
... ListenShould You Sell Outside Of Etsy? from 2021-02-23T13:00
I often get asked if you should sell outside of Etsy in other channels or brick and mortar. My answer is.. depends. There is definitely a benefit to having "more lines in the water" thus incre...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should You Open More Than 1 Etsy Shop? from 2021-02-19T13:00
Grab your coffee and buckle up for this short, but valuable quick question Friday!
The question to open up a second Etsy shop is asked A LOT. The option is always there and it's really u...
ListenEtsy Shipping Tips&Best Practices from 2021-02-16T20:07:28
Shipping can be an afterthought when starting or running an online business. However, it's an area that really needs planning and consideration to save you time, money, and problems down the ro...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Does The Titles Of Your Listings Help Increase Sales from 2021-02-12T13:00
It's another edition of quick question Friday! The best part of your day, right?
In this episode, I tackle a question about how listing titles help increase sales and the best practices...
Listen5 Etsy Anomalies That I've Seen Happen from 2021-02-09T13:00
Sometimes weird things happen on Etsy that impact your business. Often, they are out of your control and there seemingly may be no cause. These happen to everyone so you're not alone.
Quick Question Friday: Etsy Ads Advice, Tips&Overview from 2021-02-05T13:00
It's another quick question Friday!
In this episode, I answer the question, "What advice do you have on Etsy ads?" Ads are always tricky and Etsy ads are no different. I talk about the ...
ListenThe Best Way To Get More Etsy Reviews from 2021-02-02T21:31:33
Reviews are super important, especially to new shop owners. They help improve your shop and SEO performance. So it goes without saying that more 5 star reviews early on can really help your sh...
ListenQuick Question Friday: How To Market To Etsy Customers - Marketing Tips, Do's, Don'ts, Email Marketing&Conversion Tips from 2021-01-29T13:00
It's TGIF, which means quick question Friday! This week I answer a question about how to market to Etsy customers. I talk about marketing tips, do's and don't when it comes to Etsy marketing. ...
Listen5 Tips To Stay Organized In Your Etsy Business from 2021-01-26T13:00
Ahh the elusive organizational skills. We all struggle with staying organized. I can't help you with your garage, but I have learned a few tricks with keeping my business organized. That's wh...
ListenQuick Question Friday: The Best Etsy SEO TOOLS&Keyword Tips To Help Your Shop from 2021-01-23T20:30:46
QQF is back! I'm starting my own acronyms lol.
Etsy keywords.. love them or hate them, they're here to stay. So you might as well embrace them and try to do your best to master them for...
ListenWhat Makes An Etsy Listing Good? from 2021-01-19T19:16:23
We all want more sales and ground zero of that is the Etsy listing itself. Now the common question is what makes a listing successful? What are the best practices to create listings that sell?...
ListenQuick Question Friday: How To Get More Customers To View Your Shop&New Seller Mindset Tips from 2021-01-15T14:00
It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help move your business forward! In this episode, I give you some tips on how to improve your shop so you get more customers coming your w...
Listen5 Ways To Fund Your Etsy Business from 2021-01-12T13:00
It's sometimes hard to start a new business if you're lacking the funds to buy supplies and equipment. This is why in today's episode I wanted to give you 5 ways to make some extra cash to help...
ListenQuick Question Friday: How To Handle Different Variations In Etsy Listings from 2021-01-08T13:00
It's another quick question Friday! In this episode, I talk about Etsy listings that have different variations. There are a few different ways to set-up and think about these types of listings...
ListenEtsy Lessons Learned in 2020&Outlook/Planning for 2021 from 2021-01-05T13:00
With the start of the new year, I only thought it relevant to talk about the past year's "lessons learned" with running a handmade business. There were quite a few! I also wanted to talk about...
Listen3 Ways To Get More Sales On Etsy from 2020-12-29T13:00
It's time for another totally rad podcast to help your Etsy business!
This time I'm talking about 3 ways to help you get more sales on Etsy. I talk about creating new products, but mor...
ListenSelling&Being Successful On Etsy Is Just Like Losing Weight from 2020-12-22T13:00
Weird title, right? I'm not going crazy I promise. This episode does talk about how losing weight is just like selling on Etsy. Most people that have a weight loss goal or an Etsy goal do not...
ListenWhat's The Best Way To Start Off With A Good Foundation On Etsy? from 2020-12-11T13:00
It's another quick question Friday! In this episode, I tackle how to start off your Etsy journey with a solid foundation. This is important because if you don't start off on the right foot, it...
Listen5 Ways To Avoid Customer Complaints&Wow Them So They Keep Coming Back from 2020-12-08T13:00
Customers are any business's lifeblood. Without them, we can't succeed. But too often business owners forget that. This episode is all about customers and how to be proactive so you can ensur...
ListenQuick Question Friday: What's The Best Way To Use Social Media To Boost Sales On Etsy? from 2020-12-04T19:19:24
I'm back with another quick question Friday! In this episode I talk about social media and how to use it to boost sales on Etsy. I also talk about social media best practices and give some add...
ListenMy Top 5 Favorite Etsy Tools from 2020-12-01T13:00
In this episode, I talk about my 5 favorite tools I use to help my Etsy business. I try to only use tools that help me be more efficient, save time, and make more money.
Here are all of ...
ListenHow To Grow Your Etsy Business With Email Marketing&Aweber from 2020-11-24T13:00
I'm back with another amazing podcast episode for you! This one is all about email marketing with my guest Jenna Bagley from Aweber.
We talk all about how email marketing can help you ...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Quick Tips To Help You With Etsy Advertising from 2020-11-20T13:00
It's quick question Friday! In this episode I talk about the two different ways to advertise on Etsy. I also give you some tips to help you find success if you do decide to try advertising. T...
ListenPinterest Expert Meagan Williamson Talks About How To Use Pinterest To Grow Your Etsy Business&Gives Some Amazing Success Tips! from 2020-11-17T13:00
This is one of my favorite podcast episodes with a super cool Pinterest expert, Meagan Williamson. She is the owner of www.pinpotential.com and Listen
Quick Question Friday: Does Etsy Listing Descriptions Affect SEO&Performance? from 2020-11-13T13:00
Don't miss out on another great quick question Friday! In this episode, I tackle listing descriptions and their impact on sales performance. I also give you some additional, awesome tips to he...
Listen5 Etsy Mistakes That Will Hinder Success from 2020-11-10T13:00
This is a fantastic episode talking all about Etsy mistakes I've seen that really get in the way of success. I talk about branding, mindset, investing in your business, and much more. You don'...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Should you use dashes, spaces or commas in your Etsy listing titles&additional set-up tips from 2020-11-06T13:00
I'm back to answer another question from a real Etsy seller. This question is all about listing titles, best practices, and tips to set them up! This is a gooood one!
Take your...
ListenIs influencer marketing right for your Etsy business? Here's 5 tips to help. from 2020-11-03T13:00
This episode is all about influencer marketing. I wanted to give you some tips to help you when considering or looking into influencer marketing. You do have to be careful and make sure you fi...
ListenQuick Question Friday: How To Get Etsy More Buyers To Leave Reviews&Other Review Tips from 2020-10-30T12:00
I'm back to answer another question from a real Etsy sellers. This question is all about getting more buyer reviews and additional Etsy review tips to help your shop! Don't miss it!
Holiday Shipping Deadlines&Etsy Shipping Tips from 2020-10-27T12:00
The holidays are approaching fast! If you're not already prepared you better start asap. In this episode, I talk about the USPS shipping deadlines that were just released. These are VERY impo...
ListenQuick Question Friday: Is It Possible To Add Etsy Listings Quickly For The Holidays? from 2020-10-23T12:00
Is it possible to add Etsy listings quickly for the holidays or in general? I answer this question for a real Etsy seller. Learn valuable tips and strategies to improve your Etsy shop and handma...
ListenHow to set and achieve your Etsy goals or any goal from 2020-10-20T12:00
Many people talk about their goals. It's super easy to set a goal. But most people never achieve their goals. In this episode, I talk about why that is and how to not only set Etsy goals but ach...
ListenWant more Etsy Sales? Well, you need more traffic - Let's talk about how to get some! from 2020-10-13T12:00
We all want more sales, right? In order to get more sales you really need more traffic. Without traffic, sales will never come. In this episode, I dive into the 3 important pillars of traffic...
ListenThis Etsy Sellers Journey&How She's Now Killing It On Etsy! from 2020-10-06T19:58:28
I've got an amazing episode for you today. I talk to Handmade & Beyond Community member Marie, owner of Pretty Paws Apparel. We talk about her incredible journey from sewing for over 35 years,...
ListenEtsy Entrepreneur is now Handmade&Beyond! from 2020-09-29T14:48:12
I'm super excited about the new name and brand all geared to take you well into the future with your handmade business. I did not want to limit myself or you to just focusing only on Etsy when ...
ListenEE 32: Is Etsy Plus Worth It? from 2020-09-23T13:51:18
I break down everything you need to know about Etsy Plus in this latest video. Find about the benefits, fees and if Etsy Plus will be a good fit for you. Enjoy!
Not an Etsy Ent...
ListenEE 31: 5 Tips To Add Value To Your Etsy Listings That Will Help Increase Sales from 2020-09-15T12:00
We all want more sales, right? Today I have 5 tips for you that you can immediately implement in your shop to add value and help you get more sales.
The 5 tips Covered In Detail Are:
... ListenEE 30: Etsy shipping and labels, how to sell more, processing times, selling sets, components of seo, Etsy costs from 2020-09-01T12:00
I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you today. I pick out some of the best questions to share with you so you can learn and grow your Etsy business.
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How starting an Etsy business can open up many doors for you from 2020-08-25T12:00
This episode is all about the positive side-effects of starting an Etsy shop! Starting an Etsy business can open up many doors for you and give you a chance to not only expand your business but...
ListenEE 28: I help Bobbie work to get her first Etsy sale from 2020-08-18T12:11:09
In this episode, I interview Bobbie who is a member of the Etsy Entrepreneur community and owner of the Bodacious Bling Store on Etsy. We talk about her background and Etsy journey so far. We ...
ListenEE 27: Starting an Etsy Business, Beginner Mistakes, Logo/Banner, Policies, Photos, Descriptions&More from 2020-08-11T12:00
I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you today. I pick out some of the best questions to share with you so you can learn and grow your Etsy business. Here's what's covered:
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EE 26: Managing Etsy&a Work-Life Balance from 2020-08-04T14:42:35
Let's talk about managing your Etsy business, working to grow that business, but also being able to find a work-life balance. This is not always easy when you're very ambitious and understand t...
ListenEE 25: Learn about Etsy fees and How to Price Your Products from 2020-07-28T12:00
In this video you'll learn how to price your products to make the most profit and leave room on the table for marketing strategies. You'll also learn about Etsy fees and see a demo of a free fee...
ListenEE 24: Etsy Q&A - Etsy Ads, Multiple Shops, Variations, Print On Demand, Coupons&More! from 2020-07-21T14:14:45
I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you! These are some of the BEST questions I received on one of my recent live group coaching calls.
Here is what's covered:
-Etsy Ad...
ListenBonus: The New Etsy Listing Video Feature - Showcase your Etsy listings with video! from 2020-07-03T12:59:10
This is an awesome new feature that you can use to make your listings pop. This is a great way to showcase features and demonstrable products to attract more buyers. You may or may not be able t...
ListenEE 23: How to Rank better in Etsy and help your shop&SEO performance from 2020-07-01T13:15:47
Ever want to learn what factors impact your Etsy "rank" which in return impacts your SEO and shop performance? Look no further. I go over the main factors that impact your rank on Etsy and what...
ListenEE 22: Etsy SEO Tips For Beginners from 2020-06-28T18:13:23
In this episode I focus on the top SEO tips to help your Etsy shop get sales much quicker. I go over why setting up your shop sections is important, tips to do that, and listing SEO tips.
... ListenEE 21: A Game-Changing Etsy Product Research Tool - Research demand, keywords&improve your own listings! from 2020-06-23T14:07:18
Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY<...
ListenEE 20: How I Run My Etsy Business: A behind the scenes look at my typical day from 2020-06-10T12:00
I'm pulling back the curtain for you guys in this episode. I talk about my typical day running my Etsy business.
I also throw in some tips along the way as I walk you through my day. ...
ListenEE 19: Etsy Q&A Help Including Tips on Listing Photos, Etsy Shop Names,&Listing SEO Tips/Best Practices from 2020-05-27T12:00
Hey everyone! Welcome back. I have another great podcast for you. This episode is from a recent Q & A I did with other Etsy sellers. I gave them a chance to ask questions.
In this e...
ListenEE 18: I Sold My Car - Making Investments&Sacrifices To Grow Your Business from 2020-05-13T12:00
I haven't gone crazy. In this episode I do talk about selling my car, but as a way to invest in my business. I talk about why it's important to make sacrifices to invest in your business so it...
ListenEE: 17 Etsy Q&A: Shop logo, Marketing, Website Options, Competition,&Conversion from 2020-04-29T12:00
I have another great episode for you!
This episode is all about answering real questions from Etsy sellers.
I talk about shop logo tips, marketing, competition, website options, ...
ListenEE 16: What's selling on Etsy right now from 2020-04-15T12:00
This is a super helpful episode. I talk about why you should still be selling and why e-commerce will be exploding.
Most important I talk about what's still selling and selling a lot rig...
ListenBonus: The Stimulus Package and Etsy Sellers from 2020-04-05T16:50:45
There is a lot of talk about the recent stimulus package that was rolled out. While I'm not an expert on this topic, I've spent a lot of time listening to the details from people who are. I wa...
ListenBonus: I got a 1 star review! from 2020-04-03T19:35:34
The dreaded 1-star review!
I talk about how I handled this review and what I did to get it changed to a 5-star review in minutes!
While I was upset at first, I didn't let impact...
ListenBonus: What you should be doing now in your Etsy shop from 2020-04-02T17:37:14
Times a tough, and scary. Now is the time to put that nervous energy into action and put the pedal to the metal.
In this episode I talk about why you should be selling more now than eve...
ListenEE 15: My Interview with the Diversified Income Podcast from 2020-03-25T12:00
This is a special episode where I'm interviewed by Keith from the Diversified Income Podcast. I talk about my Etsy journey from beginning to now. I talk about how I built my business and give ...
ListenCoronavirus Update: My Thoughts&Advice During This Stressful Time from 2020-03-14T16:31:09
The coronavirus is stressful and scary. It's important to remember that we're all in this together and we can get through it together as well. Don't let fear control you, be prepared, and stay...
ListenEE 14: Set Your Etsy Shop Up For Success from 2020-03-04T13:00
Whether you're thinking about starting an Etsy shop or have one already, it's important that your shop is set up in the correct way. Setting up your shop and shop sections using the best practi...
ListenEE 13: Sell In Person Like A Boss! from 2020-02-26T13:00
Have you thought about or actually sold in person at a craft show or vendor market? In this episode I break down my strategies for making your in person sales venture a success. I share my own...
ListenEE 12: Where to Focus When Starting an Etsy Shop from 2020-02-12T13:00
You're ready to start or have started an Etsy shop, but have no idea what to focus on. No worries, I can help! This podcast talks about the top areas to focus on early on so you can create mom...
ListenEE 11: Tips&strategies to help you deliver amazing Etsy customer service from 2020-01-29T13:00
Today's episode features a topic that is known to all of us but is constantly being missed. I'm sure you've experienced both bad and good customer service. You know how that's made you feel ei...
ListenEE 10: Year End Recap&2020 Focus from 2020-01-08T15:59:11
I wanted to share some lessons I learned from my Etsy journey in 2019, as well as some areas of focus for 2020. Hopefully, this will help give you some insight and ideas to help you going forwa...
ListenEE 9: Recommended Resources To Help You With Your Etsy Shop from 2019-12-25T13:00
In this podcast, I go over some third party resources I've used to help grow my own Etsy shops. These resources will help you increase performance and efficiency in your shop.
EE 8: 5 Etsy SEO Tips from 2019-12-04T13:00
This episode I talk about 5 Etsy SEO tips to help your shop get more sales!
Here is what's covered:
- consider your audience
- broad keywords
- seasonal keywords<... Listen
EE 7: Mistakes I've Made In My Etsy Journey from 2019-11-20T15:24:37
Everyone has made a lot of mistakes in life and In business. Often, you only hear about all the good, not the bad. This isn't realistic. That's why in this episode I wanted to show you that e...
ListenEE 6: Let Your Customers Show You The Way To More Sales.... from 2019-11-13T13:00
In this episode, I discuss how to listen to your customers and make more sales by doing so.
Your customers will tell you what they want, which usually means that's what others want as wel...
ListenEE 5: Etsy Holiday Survival Guide (Beware of cousin Eddie) from 2019-11-06T13:00
Here is another awesome podcast for you!
In this podcast I give you the best tips to help you be successful this holiday season.
Here are the following topics covered:
-Supp...
ListenEE 4: Common Etsy Mistakes That Hurt Sales from 2019-10-30T12:00
I have another great episode for you!
In this episode, I talk about the most common mistakes I see Etsy sellers make that hurt their sales.
Many sellers are very concerned with imp...
ListenEE: 3 How To Deal With Etsy Competition from 2019-10-23T12:00
This episode talks all about Etsy competition and how to use it as a positive. I discuss how to use competition as an advantage and a way to drive your business growth. I talk about the best way...
ListenEE 2: How To Understand&Improve Your Etsy Traffic from 2019-10-16T12:00
Welcome to episode 2 of the Etsy Entrepreneur podcast!
This episode is all about Etsy traffic. One of the most common questions I get is "how to improve my traffic?"
This podcast ...
ListenEE 1:Welcome To The Etsy Entrepreneur Podcast! My Etsy Journey from 2019-10-08T19:51:31
Welcome to episode 1 of the Etsy Entrepreneur Podcast!
In this podcast, I talk about my Etsy journey and the steps I've taken to become a full-time top 1% Etsy seller. I also talk about ...
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