Today I am joined by Etsy coach, wreath maker, and top .1% Etsy shop owner Lauren Kilgore. We will discuss everything from how she scaled her Etsy shop to become one of the top stores on the platform, how she uses social media to market her products, how she handled an Amazon seller who stole her photography, and why she created an Etsy course to help new sellers with all the setup details so they can rest easy and enjoy faster success. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with o...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We often talk about planning for the long term and don't put all your eggs in the Etsy basket. So what does that look like? How can you start planning to expand your Etsy business to a Shopify site where you call all the shots (and take home more of the profits)? Join us on today's episode where Shopify expert Grace Hayden is sharing her tips on when and how to get started with Shopify. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Follow on...
Nov 10, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What can you do about Copycats stealing your work and selling it as their own on the Etsy platform? This week on the podcast Attorney Paige Hulse is joining us once again for more creative law discussion including some solid pointers on how to protect your work. Paige specializes in law for creative entrepreneurs and is generously answering common legal questions so you can operate your business with peace of mind. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com...
Oct 27, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 61
This week we are digging into all of the FAQ questions you've sent me over the past couple of months. We will be talking about tons of different topics from SEO, to Etsy Ads, to protecting your work, how long it takes to make money-- and so much more! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Everything I mentioned is linked on the main shownotes with the corresponding question: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Etsy-seller-FAQ ---...
Oct 13, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Today I’m joined by Blake McDaniel of Rooted + Grounded Home on Etsy. She’s sharing the amazing story of how she and her husband scaled their Etsy shop to a 10 employee operation with over 100,000 sales on Etsy plus a bustling website. We’ll also discuss the trends in the home décor niche, using social media to build a brand, and bunches of other tips and insights into building a full time shop that will compete for the long run. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endor...
Sep 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 59
When should you start marketing your Etsy shop for the holidays? How can you plan for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush? Where are the most powerful places to promote your small business? Today I am joined by Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media, my very favorite Pinterest expert, who will give us powerful insights on preparing our Etsy shops for the busiest season of the year. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Send me your Etsy que...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Twin sisters Lenise and Denise are best friends and business partners. They’ve built TWO successful Etsy shops based on printed and digital products and are enjoying retirement and entrepreneurship right next door to each other. Tune in to learn how they’ve used smart strategies and the resources right in front of them to build an inspiring and lucrative business. Pssst—their story will help you believe that you can too! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Et...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 57
If you want to experience wild success on Etsy, there are few products that will perform as well as custom handmade gifts. This week we’re joined by Amy Hoar of Amy Lucy Designs who’s sharing her story of profound success on the Etsy platform with over 280,000 sales, tons of press features, and ranking as the #18 Etsy shop worldwide. She will inspire and encourage you with her powerful Etsy tips and stories. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF ...
Sep 01, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Have you been wondering if new Etsy sellers can still have success on Etsy? There’s a huge misconception floating around that only the shops that have been around for years will make real money—but today’s guest is proving that myth wrong. In 2021, Gillie started her handmade soy candle shop and it’s THRIVING. Hear all about her best-selling listing that has been bringing consistent sales for months—and how she’s setting her shop apart in a busy market. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Brandon Wong went from being a high paid certified electrician to running several of his own Etsy shops. Tune in to hear about how he backpacked around the globe for 2 years and lived off passive Etsy income and now runs multiple successful Etsy shops selling physical products, Print on Demand, and Digital Products. He also provides rich content on YouTube for Etsy sellers under the name Brandon Timothy. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I ME...
Aug 18, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 54
We are back from summer break and ready to kick off the busiest part of the year with an overview of what’s trending now on Etsy and moving into the holidays. I will also be covering some important updates that Etsy made to the platform recently that can help your Etsy shop become even more competitive in the marketplace. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My Instagram and TikTok handle: @howtosellyourstuff My email: LizzieSmiley@...
Aug 11, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This week I am teaching you everything you need to know about how to start an Etsy shop. We’re covering everything from how to pick a product, whether you need to register your business, how to compete in your niche, my recommendations for shipping—and so much more. If you’re thinking about an Etsy shop—this episode will prepare you with details you need to get started. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My Etsy Course where I tea...
Aug 04, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Are you curious about selling Printables on Etsy and creating a passive income stream? Today I am joined by Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures who is an expert in Printables. We’re tackling topics like: Is the printable market too saturated? What if you don’t have any design skills? How much money can you actually make doing this? And so much more! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Learn how to create and sell Printables on Et...
Jul 28, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 51
My Etsy coaching client Hanna is sharing her amazing story today of selling a ton of baked goods on Etsy. You’ll hear all about her local business turned national bakery, how she decided to avoid burn out and pivot, and the advantages of hiring a coach to refine your business processes. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My YouTube Tutorial for CraftKit: https://youtu.be/tjG3eGUe_e8 Passive income with website templates---- with A...
Jul 21, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Today I’m joined by Julie Oxendine, the creator of Julie’s Wreath Boutique. She has a six figure business selling wreath-making tutorials which she grew primarily from her masterful social media strategies that have attracted over 900,000 followers across 5 platforms. Tune in to hear her story from selling wreaths one-off on Facebook marketplace to the successful Etsy shop and website that pay her handsomely today. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 49
One of the most important ways you can set your shop and products apart on Etsy is by developing an intentional brand strategy for your Etsy shop. Today I am joined by the lovely and very accomplished, Erika Pruett, who is a graphic designer and brand strategist. She’s giving us tons of insight into what makes a brand irresistible and a bunch of practical ways you level up your branding within your own business. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com ST...
Jul 07, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 48
April Kehrer learned crochet only a few short years ago and now she’s turned her passion for yarn into a largely passive income with her Etsy Shop @KehrerBerryCrafts. She went from being a teacher, to running an in-home daycare for several years, to now selling crochet patterns, supplies, and finished pieces FULL TIME on Etsy. You’re going to love her amazing Etsy success story and her infectious personality! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF...
Jun 30, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 47
My personal business coach, best-selling author Jennifer Allwood, is teaching us how to create multiple revenue streams-- starting with our Etsy shops--- and develop a long-term legacy mindset for our businesses. Jennifer runs a multi-7-figure coaching business and has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Times, The Huffington Post and ABC News to name a few. Buckle your seat belts—because this episode will give you vision for your Etsy shop like you’ve never had before. **“How to Sell Your S...
Jun 23, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 46
EPISODE DETAILS Are you curious about creating passive income on Etsy? You’ll love this episode that’s all about POD for Etsy. POD means Print on Demand-- and my guest, Jenny, who is a TikTok coach for POD is sharing so much insight into this fascinating and lucrative business model. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF WE MENTIONED: **Jenny’s TikTok: @Jennyfromtheshopp https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyfromtheshopp Printify: https://bit.ly/3HsCWDw P...
Jun 16, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Do you feel like there is a secret to Etsy that you still need to figure out to be successful? On this episode I’m spilling the beans about 10 INCREDIBLE tools that many of the big time Etsy sellers use to get huge results in their Etsy shops—and make life easier too! Listen in and you may just find that secret you’ve been waiting on. I can’t wait to share them with you! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: **3 Week Contest to win a...
Jun 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 44
If you’ve been wondering how to create a steady passive income on Etsy, this episode is for you! I’m here with Anastasia Gentry of Anastasia’s Templates—and she is sharing her insights on building a digital product Etsy shop so you can make money on autopilot. She also happens to have 35k followers on TikTok—so you better believe we’ll be picking her brain about using TikTok to sell on Etsy. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Anas...
Jun 02, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Join me today for our extra special season finale with this Etsy Round Table Discussion. I’m welcoming back to the podcast Anastasia Gentry, who specializes in passive income with digital products, AND Jenny P, an expert in Print on Demand (POD) tshirts. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Anastasia’s First Podcast Interview with me discussing how to sell digital templates on Etsy: (Episode #22) https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/b...
May 26, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Halie Conley of WholeHeartedWoods went from being a school teacher to a full time sign maker by using social media and her talent for hand lettering to build her very own ecommerce business. Today she’s telling us how she uses LIVE sales and TikTok to continue to grow and how you can develop the skill of hand lettering, too! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Halie’s hand lettering course: https://wholeheartedwoods.mykajabi.com We...
May 19, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Debbie Schaefer of WillowRoadCA joins us this week to share her amazing story of building a full time Etsy shop while also owning and operating two Denny’s Restaurants. She shares how she feels passionate about staying true to Etsy’s handmade roots, how she’s earned over $100k from just one of her listings, and how she juggles her life as a franchise owner and six figure Etsy maker. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: https://www.i...
May 12, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week on the podcast I’m joined by Cody McGuffie, the founder of Everbee. Cody is sharing the secrets of success he’s learned by talking to hundreds of Etsy sellers ranging from new shops with 0 sales to insanely successful shops making hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. We’ll chat about the patterns he’s noticed among successful shops and common pitfalls that keep sellers stuck. Listen in to learn how data can give you a massive edge in finding success on Etsy. *Everbee is a powerf...
May 05, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 39
If you’re looking for ways to sell even more of your products or alternatives marketplaces to Etsy, this list is for you. Today we’re going over 7 marketplaces that are similar to Etsy and what it takes to sell on them. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Amazon Handmade: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/handmade Storenvy: what you can’t sell: https://support.storenvy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038742132-What-can-t-I-sell-in-my-store...
Apr 28, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week I am teaching you everything you need to know about how to start an Etsy shop. We’re covering everything from how to pick a product, whether you need to register your business, how to compete in your niche, my recommendations for shipping—and so much more. If you’re thinking about an Etsy shop—this episode will prepare you with details you need to get started. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My Etsy Course where I tea...
Apr 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Is your Etsy business set up properly to protect you from legal troubles down the road? This week on the podcast I’m delighted to have Attorney Paige Hulse join us to teach some basics about how we can protect our assets and families from legal exposures as we explore entrepreneurship. Paige specializes in law for creative entrepreneurs and is generously answering common legal questions so you can operate your business with peace of mind. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with...
Apr 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Are you curious about selling Printables on Etsy and creating a passive income stream? Today I am joined by Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures who is an expert in Printables. We’re tackling topics like: Is the printable market too saturated? What if you don’t have any design skills? How much money can you actually make doing this? And so much more! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Learn how to create and sell Printables on Et...
Apr 07, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 35
My Etsy coaching client Hanna is sharing her amazing story today of selling a ton of baked goods on Etsy. You’ll hear all about her local business turned national bakery, how she decided to avoid burn out and pivot, and the advantages of hiring a coach to refine your business processes. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My YouTube Tutorial for CraftKit: https://youtu.be/tjG3eGUe_e8 Passive income with website templates---- with A...
Mar 31, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 34
