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The Jam with Marmalead

Insights and actionable advice for Etsy Shops from hosts Richie, Gordon, Lisa and Jade of Marmalead. Lessons learned, seller Q&A, and guest chats with shops are all things you can look forward to on The Jam. Tune in if you're ready to take your handmade or vintage shop to the next level!

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A Great Etsy Listing Starts With The Right Category from 2021-12-13T12:30

Have you ever wondered what Etsy has to say about choosing the right categories for your listings? Well, if you have, that's exactly what we're going to be talking ab...

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Update Your Etsy Listings Without Angering the Etsy Algorithm from 2021-11-22T12:30

The Etsy algorithm is complicated, but it doesn't have to be scary. If it's time to make some changes to your tags, it can be tempting to change all your listings at ...

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How To Use The Marmalead Storm Tool from 2021-11-15T12:30

Keyword research for Etsy doesn't have to be hard. And with Marmalead Storm tool, it isn't. So if you want to flood your listings with new and improved keywords, it a...

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How to Use Marmalead's Search Tool | An Etsy SEO Tutorial with Marmalead from 2021-11-08T12:30

Etsy search can make or break your Etsy listings. But you already know this. What you might not know is that Marmalead is an Etsy SEO tool designed to help your listings appear in search. How do...

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Pulse Check your Etsy Keywords with Marmalead from 2021-11-01T11:30

For some Etsy sellers out there, everything might be completely smooth sailing. Things are going really well, and they just want to make sure that they're still using...

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How to Get Started With Etsy SEO and Marmalead from 2021-10-25T11:30

Are you completely new to Etsy SEO and have absolutely no idea where to start? You want to make sure you can get the absolute most out of Marmalead but you’ve been wo...

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The RIGHT Way to Use Marmalead to Price Your Etsy Listings from 2021-10-18T11:30

It’s always a good idea to revisit your pricing every once in a while, make sure you're not positioned too low and you're leaving money on the table or you're priced too high, and you...

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3 Tips to Help You SELL MORE on Amazon Handmade from 2021-10-11T11:30

If you've been wanting to know how to maximize your sales on Amazon, today's episode is for you, Dalia joins us to talk about three ways to instantly improve your Amazon listings. Dalia made ove...

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Etsy Vacation Mode | What to Do Before You Go&When You Return from 2021-10-04T11:30

Everyone needs a break from time to time. Maybe it’s a month off after the busy holiday season, or maybe it’s a week at the beach during the summer. A little R&R can ...

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Getting Ready For The Holidays With Marmalead from 2021-09-27T11:30

There's a holiday coming up, and you want to know how to get the most out of Marmalead for your Etsy holiday keywords planning. So today on the Jam, we're talking about using Marmalead to prepar...

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How to use Marmalead for Etsy Product Research from 2021-09-20T11:30

Marmalead is an awesome tool for finding keywords for your Etsy listings, but it can also be super powerful for doing new product development and research. In today's Jam, we're talking about ho...

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Why Slipping Marmalead Grades Are Bad for Business from 2021-09-13T11:30

Have you logged into Marmalead recently and realized that your grades have been slipping a little bit? Before you freak out, there are some things you can do to addre...

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Top 3 Habits of Highly Successful Amazon Sellers from 2021-09-06T11:30

Have you ever wondered what it takes to succeed as a seller on Amazon? Dalia, the Handmade Mastermind and creator of the Mastering Amazon course, made over $600,000 on Amazon Handmade last year....

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How to get your listings featured by Etsy from 2021-08-30T11:30

With over four million sellers on Etsy, it can be challenging to get your listings noticed by shoppers. A fantastic way to get noticed is to get featured on Etsy in their own marketing materials...

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Comparing Similar Etsy Tags | Episode 2 from 2021-08-23T11:30

Would you rather be a millionaire stranded on a deserted island? Or make a modest living surrounded by friends and family? Well, today on the Jam we're comparing similar Etsy tags to help you un...

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Etsy SEO vs Amazon SEO - How To WIN from 2021-08-16T11:30

Google or Etsy SEO? Dalia Abdalla joins us to share five Amazon SEO tips that work every time. 

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10 Things You NEED to Be Doing in Your Etsy Shop When SALES ARE SLOW from 2021-08-09T11:30

Just like all retail, every year you're bound to have a...

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Episode 2 | Is It Long Tail? The Etsy Keywords Game Show from 2021-08-02T16:00

Welcome to another episode of Is It Long Tail, the game show where we guess whether keywords are long tail or not on Etsy! Stick around to see which ones Richie gets right and when he has to eat...

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Are your promos costing you $$$? Use this Etsy shop trick! from 2021-07-26T11:30

Have you ever wanted to participate in Etsy sales but don't want to take a huge hit in your profits?  We might just have a solution for you in this episode of The Jam!

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3 Signs Your Etsy Shop Will Work on Amazon Handmade from 2021-07-19T11:30

Have you considered selling on Amazon? Maybe the thought has crossed your mind, but you've been putting it off. Well today, Dalia shares three signs that you're ready to sell on Amazon!

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How To Leverage Social Media For Your Etsy Shop from 2021-07-12T11:30

Social media can be a simple and effective way to market your Etsy shop. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, your buyer is only a swipe and a tap away. Today we're giving you some easy tips to turn ...

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Dalia’s $631k Formula For Selling On Amazon from 2021-07-05T11:30

Today we are talking with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind about how she made $631K on Amazon Handmade in 2020 and how you can follow her exact four-step process to achieve amazing results for...

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WHY Etsy Shops Close and HOW to Avoid It from 2021-06-28T21:00

We’ve seen many stories from new and seasoned Etsy shops as to why they decided to close up shop. If you’re in it for the long haul, this episode of The Jam is for you! We discuss why Etsy shops...

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12 Tips to Land MORE Sales on Etsy from 2021-06-22T18:30

Put that coffee down, and let’s talk about something important. If you want to land more sales on Etsy, the first rule of business is as simple as ABC. Always Be Closing. Today on the Jam, we’re...

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Hiring family for your Etsy shop? Watch this first! from 2021-06-14T11:30

Is it ever a good idea to have family or friends help you in your shop? It seems like a fantastic option, right? Stick around while we dive into family ties with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermi...

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Help! Choosing Between Similar Etsy Keywords from 2021-06-07T11:30

Would you rather be covered in fur or covered in scales? Every now and then, you find yourself in a position where you need to pick between two decent keywords. So stick around as we compare sev...

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Is It Long Tail? The Game Show Where Keywords Matter from 2021-06-01T11:30

Today we are playing by different rules on The Jam. Stick around for the hot new game show where contestants try to answer the question, “Is it long tail?” 

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Copying Etsy Tags And Titles Gone Wrong from 2021-05-24T11:30

It may seem like a fantastic shortcut to copy the tags and titles from a competitor's listings, but today we're going to talk about why this is a terrible idea. Stick around and save yourself so...

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Is Your Etsy Shop Ready For An Assistant? from 2021-05-17T11:30

How do you know when it's time to start thinking about hiring an assistant for your shop? What does that process even look like? Stick around as we talk with Dahlia from the Handmade Mastermind ...

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Why Marmalead Is The Only Etsy SEO Tool You’ll Ever Need from 2021-05-10T11:30

Why should you use marmalade for your Etsy SEO over t...

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Commit Yourself to Etsy Success from 2021-05-03T11:30

Pledges and affirmations can be powerful things. In this episode, we take one of our favorite pledges and make it especially relevant in the Etsy and e-commerce space. 

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Pricing on Etsy - The Ultimate Guide from 2021-04-26T11:30

You may have heard of market-based pricing and cost-plus pricing, but which one is better? Which should you be using in your shop to make sure that you're not leaving money on the table and you'...

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How to make money on Etsy with Cost-Plus Pricing from 2021-04-19T11:30

Are you covering all your expenses in your prices? At the end of the day, when you make a sale, are you covering all your trips to the post office and all those other little things that go into ...

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The Truth About Market Based Pricing on Etsy from 2021-04-12T11:30

Are your products priced correctly? Are you missing out on sales because your prices are either too high or too low? How do you know if customers see your products as high-end or bargain-bin? In...

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5 Tips for Effective Etsy Messaging from 2021-04-05T11:30

Etsy makes it easy to talk directly with customers. But there are some things you’ll want to consider before firing off a response to that question about personalization discounts or re-use of y...

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Quit your day job and find success in Etsy from 2021-03-29T11:30

Are you considering taking the leap from part-time to full-time shop owner? It's exciting to think about breaking the chains that might be holding you back! Gaining freedom, control, and empower...

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Take Your Etsy Shop Full-Time with Power Seller Coaching by Jenni from 2021-03-22T11:30

Are you struggling to take your shop to that next level? Do you feel like you're endlessly searching Google for answers to questions about selling on Etsy? Well, stick around because in this epi...

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How to Get Etsy Reviews and MORE Sales for Your Shop from 2021-03-15T11:30

One of the strongest ways to encourage shoppers to make a purchase is by showing them positive Etsy reviews from other customers. But how do you actually get those reviews? We're going to break ...

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Money Saving Tax Tips For Your Etsy Shop from 2021-03-08T12:30

It's tax season! Everyone’s favorite time of the year! Well, we can pretend anyway, but the good news is we have some tax-saving tips for you as a business owner. So stick around and make sure y...

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Behind the Scenes Etsy Insight for Sellers from their 2020 Q4 Report from 2021-03-01T12:30

Four times a year, we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Etsy! They share all kinds of numbers and information with us. It’s mostly geared towards investors but every now and then you can pull...

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Are you a victim to these Etsy myths? from 2021-02-22T12:00

Do you need a certain number of listings to be successful on Etsy? If you don’t pay for ads, will Etsy hide your listings? Does Etsy hate vintage sellers? Stick around as we bust some...

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How To Thrive With The Latest Etsy Search Change from 2021-02-15T12:30

There’s a new search algorithm in town. Is your shop still set up to win? Etsy has been making changes to how they present search results and it could have an impact on your stats, listings, and...

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Etsy Ads - Are They Worth It With Kara Buntin from 2021-02-08T12:30

Are you making any key mistakes that are preventing your shop from being profitable with Etsy Ads? Today we’re picking Kara Buntin’s brain about two different Etsy Ads experiments that she ran i...

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Revealing the INSANE Perks of a Vision Board from 2021-01-18T13:00

Looking for a creative way to stay focused and accomplish your goals in 2021? Join us as we dive in to how to create and use a vision board to help launch your Etsy shop on the path to success.

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Fearless Predictions for Etsy in 2021 from 2021-01-04T17:15

What changes does Etsy have in store for 2021? Changes to Etsy search? Changes to Etsy Ads? In this episode of The Jam, we break out our crystal ball and shine some light on what we think are 4 ...

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Top 5 Etsy Questions from 2020 from 2020-12-14T13:00

We hand pick some of the most important Etsy questions of 2020 and answer them! Whether you're curious about Marmalead's 3 month predictive search and engagement data, long tail keywords, making...

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How to Use Etsy Ads with Dave DeNard from AddToCart from 2020-11-16T14:00

Are you struggling with Etsy Ads? Wondering how many listings you should advertise? How much should you spend on Etsy Ads? Dave DeNard from AddToCart joins us in this episode of The Jam to discu...

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3 Tips To Handle The Impending Holiday Shipping Problems from 2020-11-09T12:30

If you’re selling things online you understand the importance of shipping things in a timely manner to your customers. This is especially true when it comes to holiday shipping. The impending si...

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Should I Sell On Etsy? from 2020-11-02T12:30

Have you ever considered opening an Etsy shop? Maybe at some point, a friend has said to you, “You should totally sell that on Etsy!” But what does it take to setup a...

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6 Things To Never Do With Your Etsy Listings from 2020-10-13T11:30

If you’re new to Etsy or even if you’re a seasoned seller, sometimes it’s easy to forget and make some simple mistakes with your listings. Some aren’t a big deal and some could really hurt your ...

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Will Etsy's Vacation Mode Break My Shop? from 2020-09-14T12:45

Have you wanted to put your shop in vacation mode, but you’re terrified it would nuke your sales? How does vacation mode work? Will you take a sales hit? What have other sellers experienced when...

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Side Hustle To Full-Time Etsy Seller In 3 months - ?Carly From Pendantplacestore from 2020-08-24T11:30

In this episode, Gordon and Richie chat with Carly from Pendantplacestore! Carly took her shop from being a side hustle to full-time in just three months after consis...

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Etsy Holiday Planning for 2020 from 2020-08-03T11:30

As an Etsy seller, it’s almost never too early to start doing your holiday planning!  Sales begin ramping up in October, so it’s smart to have your listings teed up in September and your materia...

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Why Am I Failing At Etsy And How Do I Move Forward? from 2020-07-13T11:30

How do you feel when you fail? Does it set you back for a while? Are you super eager to bounce back and move on to the next thing? In this episode, we talk about failure. How to recov...

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Busting Etsy SEO Myths from 2020-06-22T11:30

When it comes to Etsy SEO, there’s a whole lot of hype and hoopla that gets thrown around. How well can you separate Etsy SEO fact from fiction? Find out in this myth busters inspired...

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How To Take Amazing Etsy Product Photos That Will Get You Sales from 2020-06-01T11:30

What would you say if we told you someone had a recipe to make sure your listing photos were on point for maximum sales? Well, someone does! And her name is AIDA. Stick around to lear...

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Branding&Design For Your Etsy Shop from 2020-05-11T13:00

When’s the last time you thought about how your shop’s design and branding is appearing to your customers? It’s an important thing to revisit every now and then. In this episode of Th...

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Etsy Keywords with Marmalead vs Google Keyword Planner from 2020-04-13T11:30

So you're ready to sit down and get your Etsy keywords all buttoned up. But should you use Marmalead or a source for Google SEO, like Google Keyword Planner? Stick around, while we talk about th...

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Help! My Sales Are Down! from 2020-03-23T11:30

Don't look now, but your sales are down. Down for the day. Down for the week. Maybe even down for the month. What do you do? What should you do? In this episode of The Jam, we talk about how to ...

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All Your Eggs In One Basket from 2020-03-02T13:00

Has anyone ever told you not to keep all your eggs in one basket? We're about to throw caution to the wind, and talk about why it may sometimes be best to do just the opposite! So grab your favo...

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What Do Grades Actually Mean? from 2020-02-17T12:00

Have you ever wondered why in the world your best selling listing on Etsy has a C grade in Marmalead? Why in the name of everything hand made does your listing that's never sold at all have an A...

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2020 Fearless Etsy Predictions from 2020-01-29T17:07:22

What big changes does Etsy have in store for 2020? Will they abandon their big push for free shipping? Are they going to launch an Etsy prime day? Will they overhaul their search algorithm? Stic...

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Using Facebook Live to Get SALES SALES SALES from 2018-11-12T11:30

Are you making the most of Facebook Live? This week’s Jam is an awesome and unique conversation we had in beautiful Las Vegas during the 2018 Flourish Fusion conf...

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500K Strategy with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind from 2018-10-29T10:00

Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us again to talk about the key points of her 500k Strategy. This is a strategy (and two key habits) that Dalia followed o...

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Pinterest for Etsy Sellers with Dalia from the Handmade Mastermind from 2018-10-01T10:00

What is up welcome to Etsy Jam episode 89. Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us this week to do a deep dive into all things Pinterest. Hear from a six figu...

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Etsy SEO Changes for 2018 You Don't Want To Miss! from 2018-09-19T15:35:46

Etsy SEO Changes 2018 is here! Etsy has just released a shiny new SEO guide. In this jam, we cover three key takeaways from this guide and what they mean to you as an Etsy selle...

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New Features On Marmalead That Will Rock Your World: Seasonality and Forecasting from 2018-08-19T13:10:03

Today we are super excited to announce the release of Seasonality and Forecasting inside Marmalead. Now it’s super simple to see how much shopper engagement any keywo...

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Etsy Success and Staying Positive with Dave from WoodlandZen Part 2 from 2018-07-30T10:00

Join us for part 2 of our 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave talks about how making a huge change in his mindset made selling online much easier. He shares some tips fo...

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Etsy success and staying positive with Dave from WoodlandZen from 2018-07-23T10:00

This week we start part 1 of a 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. D...

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Etsy SEO Advice 2018: A Chat with SEO Veterans Kara And Tara from 2018-07-09T10:00

This week we double down and have TWO very special guests with us! Kara Buntin from ACakeToRemember Listen

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Top 5 Asked Etsy Seller Questions with Lisa from Marmalead from 2018-06-18T10:00

Do you have an A listing in Marmalead and still aren’t seeing more sales? Are you wondering what’s up with Etsy’s latest changes? Do you wonder how long it takes ...

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Are You Running a Business or an Expensive Hobby? Price the Right Way With Danielle from the Merriweather Council from 2018-06-04T10:00

Are you running a business or just an expensive hobby? Danielle from The Merriweather Council joins us for part 2 of our 2 part series where we talk all about pri...

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Making the Most of Your Web Presence with Danielle from The Merriweather Council from 2018-05-28T10:00

In this Etsy Jam, the guys chat with Danielle from The Merriweather Council who joins us for part 1 of a 2 part series. Today we hear Danielle’s story about how she got started as an Etsy seller...

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Reach Your Goals Through Mental Toughness from 2018-05-14T10:00

When people exercise it’s usually to improve their physical strength but today we’re going to talk about some interesting ways to improve your mental strength. It...

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Long Tail Strategies to Tickle Your Fancy from 2018-04-30T10:00

Today Richie and Gordon talk in depth about long tail keywords. They cover questions like: What exactly are longtail keywords? Why should I use them in my shop? H...

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Saying NO to almost everything from 2018-04-16T10:00

How would you like to reach your business goals FASTER by doing LESS? Well, that’s exactly what Richie and I will be talking about today. We’re going to help you ...

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Tips for the Common Etsy Shop with Lisa the Shop Doc from 2018-03-26T10:00

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Lisa the Shop Doc. Lisa has helped many Etsy sellers with their shops and put together a list of her top tips. We chat with Lisa about...

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The Power of SHOPPER Keywords from 2018-03-12T10:00

Today we are going to do a deep dive into the biggest changes to Marmalead - REAL Etsy shopper data. We’ll talk about what it is, why we’re using it, what it mean...

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What the HUGE Set of Marmalead Updates Means for You from 2018-03-05T11:00

We’ve got some big announcements for you this week! We’ve released a bunch of changes to Marmalead and we’re going to walk you step by step through all the updates. These update...

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What Do Customers Think of Your Etsy Shop? With Carly from PendantPlaceStore from 2018-02-12T11:00

They say you can get a good look at a T-bone steak by….oh never mind. But you CAN get a good look at a shop by experiencing it from a customer’s perspective. And that...

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How to Parent Yourself with Carly from PendantPlaceStore from 2018-02-05T11:00

Do you have a secret technique for staying focused on your shop and keeping life’s relentless onslaught of distractions from tugging you off course? In this episo...

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The Secret Promotion 99% of Etsy Shops Are Missing with Julianne from TheGarterGirl from 2018-01-29T11:00

Are you taking advantage of this GREAT opportunity that Etsy provides to all sellers free of charge? With about 30 million active shoppers, Etsy brings a huge aud...

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Affiliate Marketing and How to Get Your Etsy Shop Featured on a Blog with Julianne from TheGarterGirl: Part 1 from 2018-01-22T11:00

Get ready for two awesome back-to back episodes with Julianne from TheGarterGirl. In this episode, Julianne talks with us about blogging, staying in your niche, the importance o...

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It’s Time to Get Serious About Your Shop with Paula from CLNandDRTY from 2018-01-08T11:00

Is your shop a side hustle or a full-time focus? When will you cross the threshold into your newly built handmade or vintage business? This week we talk with Paula fr...

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Get Picky with Your Time with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliver from 2017-12-26T11:00

Like most Etsy sellers, you probably have a ton of things competing for your time. How well do you defend it? How picky are you about where you sell online and wh...

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The ~ BEST - Way, to : Separate / Your | Title // Keywords from 2017-12-11T11:00

How do you like to break up the keywords in your listing titles? In this episode Richie and Gordon chat about the most popular keyword delimiters among sellers and share a sweet...

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If You Listen to One Holiday Episode Let It Be This from 2017-11-27T11:00

The Holidays are fast approaching. Is your shop ready? Join us as we follow a fresh Facebook holiday guide and make it relevant to Etsy sellers. Get a better understanding of ti...

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Turn Your Shop Around with Positive Outlook with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse from 2017-11-06T11:00

Would you believe you could land more sales at your shop just by having a more positive outlook? This week we chat with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse. She tells us how ha...

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SEO for One-of-a-Kind Sellers with Tara Jacobsen from 2017-10-30T10:00

Are you or do you know a vintage or one-of-a-kind seller on Etsy? Feeling a little forgotten by Etsy’s last round of sales, leaders in the Etsy space, and online seller groups? ...

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Lose Your Big Buts with Kara from A Cake To Remember from 2017-10-17T10:00

Are you spending too much time worrying about things you can’t control? Falling into the trap of blaming Etsy? This week we talk with Kara from A Cake To Remember abo...

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Social Media and Your Shop with Natwar from Around.io from 2017-10-10T10:00

This week we take our first ever deep dive into social media with Natwar from Around.io. Natwar shares insights into the big social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest...

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Jade from Marmalead from 2017-10-03T12:29:03

Are you making the most of the visual tools Etsy provides you to tell your shop’s story? In this episode, our very own Jade has some great tips for your cover photo, shop icon, about page and mo...

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Pivoting to Follow Your Passion with Toni from UnderTheVeil from 2017-09-26T10:00

In this episode we talk with Toni from UnderTheVeil. Toni is a singer, seamstress, and Etsy seller extraordinaire. She talks with us about selling on eBay before ...

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Are you an amateur or a professional? from 2017-09-12T10:00

How serious are you about your Etsy shop? Would you consider yourself an amateur or a professional? In this jam, we look at 14 different opportunities for self re...

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800% Sales Increase with Rachel from IndigoTangerine from 2017-09-05T11:30

We are super excited to have Rachel join us again from IndigoTangerine. Rachel chatted with us back in Spring of 2016. Since then she’s been super busy working on her shop and one year later she...

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Shop Fitness Calculator Extravaganza from 2017-08-22T10:00

In this episode, Richie and Gordon dive into Marmalead’s Shop Fitness Calculator. They discuss what it will cost (spoiler alert - it’s free) and what sort of informat...

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Episode 57: Great Keywords Delivered Weekly from 2017-08-15T10:00

In this episode, we have a handful of different ways that sellers are using Marmalead’s High Engagement Keyword emails to improve their listings and their shops’ succ...

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Keyword Decision Tree from 2017-08-01T10:00

So you’re working on your SEO and you found a keyword. Is it a good keyword? Will it work for you? Will it end up with sales? In this episode, we walk you through...

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Is your Etsy SEO done? from 2017-07-25T10:00

In this episode, Richie and Gordon have a candid conversation about why a seller’s SEO can’t ever be “done.” If you’ve been in the habit of practicing set-it-and-...

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7 Tips for Time Management from 2017-07-18T10:00

Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Well, we can’t help you add another 8 hours, but we CAN offer 7 tips from a time management author which wil...

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Making the Grade from 2017-07-04T10:00

Have you ever wondered what it takes to earn an A on your listings in Marmalead? Are you curious why we’re scoring your descriptions’ sentiment? Does it baffle yo...

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Diary of a Vintage Seller with Victoria from Ancienesthetique from 2017-06-20T10:00

In this episode we talk with Victoria from ancienesthetique. Victoria is an expat living in central France who sells vintage treasures. She talks about the import...

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Etsy Shakeup from 2017-06-13T10:00

In this episode we talk about some recent news out of Etsy as they release their Q1 earnings report and announce that Chad will be stepping down as CEO. Stick aro...

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Naptime Hustling with Hilary from 231 Designs from 2017-06-06T10:00

In this episode we get to chat with Hilary from 231 Designs. Hilary started her Etsy shop in 2015 and in just over a year has more than 2500 sales! Stick around a...

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You are Moving in the Direction You’re Looking with Monica from CrystalRelics from 2017-05-16T09:30

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Monica from Crystal Relics. Monica shares some great stories from her motorcycle racing days and lessons she ...

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Spring and Summer Sales Slump? Try these things. from 2017-05-09T10:00

In this episode we talk about some things you can do to help during a spring sales slump. The guys will tackle some helpful tips that will help set your shop up for success during this slow seas...

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Do or Do Not There is No Try With Rebecca from AgeanDrawn from 2017-05-02T10:00

This episode we have the pleasure of talking with Rebecca from AgeanDrawn. Rebecca has been on Etsy since 2015 and recently found her niche selling some awesome c...

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Shots in the Dark from 2017-04-19T10:00

And NO this episode "Shots in the Dark" is NOT about high schoolers drinking alcohol that they had to have someone's older brother buy for them while they hid beh...

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Your Questions Our Answers from 2017-04-11T10:00

We have a great collection of questions from you guys - our listeners! In this episode, Richie and I will do our best to provide some solid answers. Stick around for this Q&A style Etsy Jam.

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What Worked on Etsy and What Didn't Work with Andrew from MorganPeter.co.uk from 2017-03-28T10:00

On this episode we talk to Andrew from MorganPeter.co.uk and two Etsy shops by nearly the same name. He was kind enough to share his story with us along with many things he's tried that did and ...

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The Magic Quadrantilizer of Answers from 2017-03-21T10:00

Have you ever felt like you're trying to do a billion things at once and more new things are showing up faster than you can get things done? Don't fall into the trap of feeling overwhelmed and l...

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The SEO Secret Hiding in Plain Sight with Joanna from EWDMarketing from 2017-03-14T19:23:57

In the mood for some sweet Etsy SEO chat? Joanna from EWD Marketing Joins us to share some awesome things she's learned through testing SEO changes in multiple shops. She also walks us through...

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Makers Biz Summit Announcement with Deb from Tizzit from 2017-03-07T11:00

Deb from Tizzit joins us to announce the 2017 Makers Biz Summit! Deb created Tizzit to help online handmade sellers find success. In this episode she talks with us about the importance of grea...

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6 Tips to Boost Your Conversion and Get More Sales from 2017-02-28T11:00

Are your listings performing as well as they can? In this episode we share 6 tips that will help you boost your conversion rate on Etsy. These are simple strategies that you can apply to your li...

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Kara From ACakeToRemember from 2017-02-21T17:21:34

In this episode we talk with Kara Buntin from A Cake to Remember. Two years ago Kara made the transition from selling wedding cakes full time to selling DIY cake supplies on Etsy. Join us for an...

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Where the Driveway Ends from 2017-02-14T11:00

In this episode we discuss how to know when you should close your Etsy shop. When is the best time to move on? What do you need to focus on when you do? How much traffic drives past the end of y...

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To Tag or to Title from 2017-01-31T11:00

In this episode we talk about how you should put together your title and tags for the best SEO and which you should do first. We also discuss how the SEO grading in Marmalead works and what th...

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Do Less Be More from 2017-01-24T11:00

In this episode, Richie and I share our top goals for 2017 and encourage you to think about your own goals too. We also go a step further and talk about what systems and techniques you can use...

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2016 Year in Review from 2017-01-17T11:00

In this episode we celebrate 2016 in true Marmalead fashion - by the numbers! We go over some interesting stats from 2016 concerning Marmalead and Etsy and offer some peeks into when different s...

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Awesome Phone Apps Part 2 from 2017-01-10T11:00

This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series about the apps Richie and I love most on our phones. So if you haven't heard part 1 yet, check out episode 33. In this episode, we continue to cover a w...

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Awesome Phone Apps Part 1 from 2017-01-03T11:00

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series about the apps Richie and I love most on our phones. We cover a wide range of solutions from todo lists to photography and videography to relaxation and...

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Awkward Holiday Party from 2016-12-20T11:00

Welcome to our extra special super awkward holiday party episode. We take a break from the super serious no nonsense talk you're used to from Etsy Jam and offer some answers to questions which w...

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Joanna from EWDMarketing from 2016-12-13T12:05:23

In this episode, we are joined by Joanna from EWD Marketing. Joanna helps Etsy sellers connect to their target markets by honing in on the best titles, Tags, and Product Descriptions. She also...

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Tara from MarketingArtfully from 2016-12-06T11:00

In this episode, we talk with Tara from MarketingArtfully. Tara is a total SEO guru so we're super excited to chat with her this week. She talks about pinterest, category pages, knowing your cus...

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Monette from DigitalPapercrafting from 2016-11-29T11:00

In this episode, we talk with Monette from DigitalPapercrafting and ShinyDesigns.  In fact, Monette's first shop, ShinyDesigns has been around since 2005 - pretty much the dawn of Etsy. Stay tun...

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Original Spin from 2016-11-22T11:00

Is anything really original anymore? Is it possible to create something completely original? Has everything already been done? In this episode Richie and I seek to answer these questions.

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Rachel from RachelsJewelryShoppe from 2016-11-15T20:10:32

In this episode we talk with Rachel from RachelsJewelryShoppe. Rachel started designing in her early twenties and then started her own company. She had wholesale relationships with about 100 spe...

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The New Marmalead from 2016-11-09T11:00

We have got some SWEET new Marmalead announcements for you today so stay tuned!

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Dalia from Etsy Seller Mastermind from 2016-10-25T12:00

In this episode, we talk with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind - formerly known as Etsy Seller Mastermind. She covers a TON of great topics like how she handles planning, how she feels about A...

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Phil from Shoplo from 2016-10-18T12:00

In this episode, we talk with Phil from Shoplo about promotion and content marketing. Phil discusses a lot of great topics from growing a fan base to maintaining your brand image, using social...

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Feed the Wolf from 2016-10-11T12:00

In this episode, Richie and I talk about being self reliant - especially when it's easier to fall into the trap of being negative. We talk about not playing the blame game but instead taking m...

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Greed Part 2 from 2016-10-04T12:00

In this episode we put some meat behind Richie's claim that free is a big lie and paid is honest. Why? Because prenatal vitamins from Target, privacy, motivation behind ads, and reasons. Up ne...

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Greed Part 1 from 2016-09-27T12:00

In this episode Richie and I talk about greed. Good versus bad greed - and YES - we are claiming there is a good kind of greed out there. It involves wanting only the best for other people, gi...

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Kyle From CigartMetalWorks from 2016-09-16T13:44:52

In this episode we talk with Kyle from CigartMetalWorks. Kyle got started on Etsy by creating a product that scratched his own itch and helped him feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger on the golf c...

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Leaving your Day Job for Entrepreneurship from 2016-09-09T21:17:18

In this episode we talk about the exciting journey from day job to self employed entrepreneur. We cover some things that are good to keep in mind about financial planning, keeping your sanity,...

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Using AIDA to Spice Up Your Photos from 2016-09-07T04:59:37

In this episode we talk about the acronym AIDA.  You'll learn what it stands for and how you can apply it to your listings' photos. AIDA is something you can apply to any eCommerce photos - so...

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Allison from SideKickPortraits from 2016-09-02T17:31:07

Allison joins us this week from SideKickPortraits. She's an artist and illustrator who digitally paints portraits of pets. Allison got her start with e-commerce on Fivrr but she transitioned t...

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Jenni from FuzzyAndBirch from 2016-08-29T20:31:01

We've got a fantastically long episode for you today. We chat with Jenni from FuzzyAndBirch, FuzzyWeddings and TattoosByFuzzy. Jenni talks about her batch strategy using Marmalead, seasonality, ...

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Nora from BeesHandStampedGifts from 2016-08-19T17:07:56

In this episode we talk with Nora from BeesHandStampedGifts. Nora is a professional musician who has had shops that range from crocheted hats to pillows to polymer clay jewelry to keychains. She...

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Rachel from IndigoTangerine from 2016-08-05T16:15:21

In this episode, Rachel joins us from IndigoTangerine where she sells handmade personalized burlap and linen bags. She also has a shop named IndigoPress where she sells some really cool printa...

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Kelly from FitFizz from 2016-07-29T16:42:08

In this episode, we are joined by Kelly from FitFizz. Kelly is a graphic designer and power lifter who is focused on being able to one day sell on Etsy full time. She shares some fantastic infor...

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Kathleen from HerJoyfulStudio from 2016-07-28T05:20:55

In this episode, Kathleen from HerJoyfulStudio shares some great experiences with us. Not only was she was able to leave her day job and work full time on her Etsy shop, but she was also able ...

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