How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy
Lizzie Smiley
If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you've always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you.
I've had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I'm a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones.
On this podcast—we'll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There's plenty of room at this table for you—so skootch on in and let's go! I'm holding nothing back.
I've had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I'm a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones.
On this podcast—we'll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There's plenty of room at this table for you—so skootch on in and let's go! I'm holding nothing back.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ep 73 | Answering all of your Etsy FAQs
It's time for another Etsy FAQ episode! I know how much you guys love one of these because they're packed with details you don't hear anywhere else. We will be talking about everything from the place for physical products on Etsy today, POD challenges, using social media and Etsy ads, how to know if your SEO is good—and so much more. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: 25+ Etsy Experts are gathering together to give you hours of training on Selling Digital Products on Etsy. The event is 100% free so grab your ticket today! Go Digital on Etsy Summit (May 2-5, 2023): https://lizziesmiley--rebelboss.thrivecart.com/grow-your-shop-reg/5c92a6e28e2b3/ Grab my physical products Etsy course before the overhaul is complete and the price goes up: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell How to Export Your Listings: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000343508-How-to-Download-Your-Listing-Information?segment=selling Fear is not the boss of me – Jennifer Allwood: https://amzn.to/3L6cGDm Brene Brown Books: Daring Greatly: https://amzn.to/3L6lfhw The Gifts of Imperfection: https://amzn.to/3A7WUBK Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis: https://amzn.to/3Lak5Sf Social Media Training Membership that I'm a part of (Julie's Biz Boutique): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/Julie Episode with Attorney Paige Hulse (LLCs etc): Podcast episode #36 "How to keep yourself out of legal trouble in your Etsy shop" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Llc-to-start-an-etsy-shop How to change your shop nam e: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015710568-How-to-Change-Your-Shop-Name?segment=selling Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Etsy-shop-faq ---------------------------------------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: HeatherStudio Creative Fabrica HeatherStudio and her completely free print on demand training: "How to earn your first $10k with Etsy and POD." Want to learn how to create an additional stream of income from a product you don't have to physically make, but will sell like hotcakes? Just go to www.HeatherTeachesPOD.com to get access to the webinar. AND Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica! Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It's essentially the top Etsy seller's best kept secret!) AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it's a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Apr 13, 2023 • 45min
Ep 72 | How to Use AI to Help Your Etsy Shop-- with Brandon Timothy
Are you curious about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it can help you with your Etsy business? Today on the podcast I'm joined by our old friend and top Etsy seller Brandon Timothy who is sharing all about his experience with AI. You'll learn the do's and don'ts for using AI with ChatGPT and other AI tools on Etsy and how it's changing the landscape for the way we do business. It's an exciting time—so buckle up and let's dig in! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Our first episode with Brandon: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/how-many-etsy-shops ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/brandontimothy TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.tw Etsy Coaching: brandontimothy.com --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-ai ---------------------------------------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Julie's Biz Boutique Are you ready to start building your social media presence to help market your Etsy products, but not sure where to start? I strongly recommend you join my friend Julie Oxendine's monthly membership that helps creative entrepreneurs learn how to maximize each social media platform stay on top of the never-ending changes. Enjoy ongoing monthly education through LIVE and recorded classes, receive support in the Facebook group, and get immediate access to Julie's library of over 100 training videos on everything from Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Etsy, and more. Learn more and join her membership at: www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Julie AND Me! And the Resources section on my website. If you have questions specific to your personal niche on Etsy, you should definitely come check out my Resource page at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Resources where I will connect you with my favorite free and paid resources created by experts I have personally vetted. Whether you sell POD, digital products, printable, physical products and more—there's info waiting for you to help you on your Etsy journey! Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Mar 30, 2023 • 56min
Ep 71 | Blindness Hasn't Stopped Rachel from Sewing her Way to Success on Etsy
My amazing guest, Rachel, was born with a rare genetic eye disorder that made her legally blind-- but no one even knew it until she was in 2nd grade. Today, she doesn't let her blindness stop her from anything (well, except driving) and has built an incredible business and Etsy shop selling her gorgeous hand-sewn bags. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: *Our next FAQ episode is coming up! Submit your questions at http://www.LizzieSmiley.com 1) Sell Digital Crafts Summit: April 3-5, 2023 This is a FREE event where you will learn TONS of new skills from a bunch of different experts in the digital product space. Registration is now OPEN! Get your FREE Ticket: https://lizziesmiley--cutnmakecrafts.thrivecart.com/all-access-passeb/63341664c72fd/ 2) How to Connect with Rachel: Etsy: www.SewGoodandTrendy.Etsy.com Facebook: @SewGoodandTrendy Instagram: @Sew_Good_and_Trendy Pinterest: @sew_good_and_trendy E-Mail Rachel@SewGoodandTrendy.com --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/sewing-projects-to-sell THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: My business and Etsy coaching services: Sometimes we just need a pair of expert eyes to help us see our path forward more clearly! Whether you need help troubleshooting in your Etsy shop, pivoting to a new product, expanding your business to sell courses, and so much more-- you can hire me by the hour to provide a recorded zoom coaching session. We will work together to figure out your next steps so you can work smarter, not harder! Book your session today: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching AND: Perfecting Pinterest: Today's Sponsor is "Perfecting Pinterest" by Sophia Lee. An ecourse that will show you exactly how to use Pinterest to get a ton more views on your Etsy listings: Perfecting Pinterest: https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9 *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep 70 | Print on Demand Insights, Inspo and Tips you won't want to miss—with Printify
Today I am joined by Leah and Talish from Printify headquarters to discuss how much more there is to Print on Demand than tshirts, tips for building a successful POD business, current trends and market insights, and so much more. Join us if you're in the print on demand space or considering it for a future business project. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: **Our next FAQ episode is coming up! Submit your questions at http://www.LizzieSmiley.com 1) Sell Digital Crafts Summit: April 3-5, 2023 This is a FREE event where you will learn TONS of new skills from a bunch of different experts in the digital product space. Registration is now OPEN! Get your FREE Ticket: https://lizziesmiley--cutnmakecrafts.thrivecart.com/all-access-passeb/63341664c72fd/ 2) When I mention Jenny and Heather 😊, I'm referring to our 2 favorite Print on Demand experts! @JennyfromtheShopp AND @itsheatherstudio (TikTok) Here are their most recent episodes on the Podcasts: Jenny: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/print-on-demand-etsy Heather: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/selling-pod-on-etsy 3) Printify POD Rockstars Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/printifypodrockstars/ 4) Get started with a free Printify account: https://try.printify.com/g4zrs2pimjug 5) Get 30 days of Printify Premium FREE with the Code: LIZZIESMILEY (all caps, no space) (Printify Premium is an upgraded Printify account that gets you discounts on all products. It saves you a ton of money by increasing your margins) 6) Printify's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Printify --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/best-pod-for-etsy THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: EVERBEE: Everbee is a FREE tool that can help you find trends, products, and niches that are hot sellers on Etsy right now. I use it to learn everything about best-sellers and high performing listings. It shows me how many sales a shop makes from each listing, how much money an individual listing is earning them, how old the listing is, what their tags are and how competitive they are. It gives me an at a glance view of all the shop data and competitor listing data I need to help my students and myself find ways to penetrate the market. Here is a quick Youtube tutorial showing you how I use it: https://youtu.be/4SUdnatddMU And here is a link to get started with a FREE account: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie So if you don't have it yet— jump on that today. I'm so excited for you to get this edge on the market! You're going to love it! AND The Etsy SEO Workshop! Ok so you've heard me say it again and again—your SEO or search engine optimization is CRITICAL to your success on Etsy. Scootch in-- because I'm teaching you the exact SEO research strategy I used to build a multiple 6-figure Etsy shop. No matter what you're selling on Etsy—this workshop will show you how to compete in the Etsy search results and teach you research skills you can use in countless business applications. Learn more and grab your seat at https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/SEO *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Mar 2, 2023 • 58min
Ep 69 | How to create a {mostly} passive income making and selling SVGs on Etsy—with Jav of @CutNMakeCrafts
The SVG market on Etsy is an exciting (and growing!) place to be. Tune in today to hear from Jav Sid, who is a top SVG seller and coach, and learn how you can build a {mostly} passive income selling this digital product on Etsy. No design experience required! 😊 **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Free SVG Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3l2Fv9h FOLLOW JAV: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutnmakecrafts/ Join Jav and 15+ digital product experts for the Sell Digital Crafts Summit-- a virtual event on April 3-5, 2023 starting at 6 PM EST. Get your FREE ticket here: https://bit.ly/3JpytUm --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/svgs-on-etsy THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Me! And the Resources section on my website. If you have questions specific to your personal niche on Etsy, you should definitely come check out my Resource page at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Resources where I will connect you with my favorite free and paid resources created by experts I have personally vetted. Whether you sell POD, digital products, printable, physical products and more—there's info waiting for you to help you on your Etsy journey! Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources ANDDD…… Sale Samurai – my secret weapon for SEO on Etsy My YOUTUBE Video Link: https://youtu.be/HIw0oqF1aJc 𝗚𝗲𝘁 Sale Samurai https://salesamurai.io/324.html 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 use my 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 to get 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙! ▶ howtosellyourstuff (all in lowercase) *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Feb 16, 2023 • 47min
Ep 68 | How to Prepare Your Etsy Shop for the Upcoming Tax Season with Accountant Sara Verheyen
Do you have all your ducks in a row for tax season? Today we are talking with Sara Verheyen, accountant and owner of Mareish Bookkeeping. She'll help you position your Etsy shop for a simpler, more profitable, and compliant tax experience this year. Tune in to hear what you need to do, when you need to do it, and write-offs you may not have thought to include. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Etsy SEO Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149090642 Etsy Shop Reviews by Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JzL6ksDk Bundle + Save: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/ys2CzwEL One-on-One Coaching: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/eoWdJzJ7 (only a few slots left for February/March) SARA VERHEYEN OF MAREISH BOOKKEEPING: Small Biz Starter Kit with mileage tracker: https://www.mareishbooks.com/kit (Use Code LIZZIE30 for 30% off) FREE Write Off Worksheet: https://www.mareishbooks.com/worksheet Sales Tax Episode of Podcast: https://www.mareishbooks.com/podcasts/profits-affogato-podcast/episodes/2147772549 Profits Affogato Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profits-affogato-podcast/id1626173195 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mareishbookkeeping/ --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Etsy-Taxes THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica! Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9.99 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It's essentially the top Etsy seller's best kept secret!) AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it's a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 67 | How to Become A Best-Selling Designer for Etsy Print on Demand
One of THE MOST important skills you must develop to become successful with Print on Demand Etsy is design! And good news--- this skill can be learned, even if you have no previous experience or talent. Today I'm joined once again by @JennyFromTheShopp who is dropping all kinds of golden nuggets for how to design for Etsy Print on Demand. YES! You can do it and she'll teach you how! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF WE MENTIONED: NEW SERVICES: *NOW AVAILABLE: Etsy Shop Reviews by Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JzL6ksDk BUNDLE and SAVE: Etsy Shop Review + Etsy SEO Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/ys2CzwEL BACK (but limited availability-- I'm only accepting 8 max coaching sessions per month): One-on-one 1-hour zoom consults: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/eoWdJzJ7 ------------------------------------ FIRST EPISODE with Jenny: How to Create a Passive Income on Etsy with Print on Demand: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/passive-income-with-print-on-demand **Jenny's Etsy POD Design course: https://bit.ly/3Du55KD **Jenny's POD Beginner Course: https://bit.ly/3sZdjoF **Jenny's TikTok: @Jennyfromtheshopp https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyfromtheshopp --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my eCourse "Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/print-on-demand-etsy ----- This Episode is Sponsored by: The Etsy SEO Workshop! Ok so you've heard me say it again and again—your SEO or search engine optimization is CRITICAL to your success on Etsy. Scootch in-- because I'm teaching you the exact SEO research strategy I used to build a multiple 6-figure Etsy shop. No matter what you're selling on Etsy—this workshop will show you how to compete in the Etsy search results and teach you research skills you can use in countless business applications. Learn more and grab your seat at https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/SEO *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Jan 19, 2023 • 47min
Ep 66 | 7 Ways to Grow Your Etsy Shop in 2023
Today we're diving into 7 different ways to grow your Etsy shop in 2023. From how to improve your Etsy SEO, to marketing tactics, how to develop yourself, and lots more-- in this podcast you'll find loads of detailed Etsy advice and inspiration. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Quick 1 question survey: Which service would be most helpful to you? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7997VT Links for #1) Do an in depth shop review: Learn how I research and find my SEO and set up my listings in my flagship course "Listings that Sell": Check out here à www.TeachMeEtsy.com (discounted rate) Learn more about the course here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Trademark search tutorial on USPTO.GOV: https://youtu.be/Vq4mfFj0Nis Links for #2) Pay attention to trends: 2023 Etsy Trends Episode: 2023 Etsy Trends episode shownotes: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/2023-Etsy-Trends 2023 Etsy Trends on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2023-etsy-trends/id1581848478?i=1000592548376 2023 Etsy Trends on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OiknYHLIfyQ Find out what's trending on Etsy at any point in time: www.etsy.com/trends Links for #3) Grown an email list: Podcast episode #32 called "Why you need to build an email list from your Etsy shop": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/build-email-list-from-etsy Links for #4) Add or level up on Social Media Facebook Resources: I recommend Julie's Wreath Boutique Podcast Episode #33: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/promote-etsy-shop-on-social-media Julie's monthly membership for social media coaching for creatives: https://juliesbizboutique.julieswreathboutique.com/offers/moKoGqR7/checkout Episode #26: "Harness the Power of Pinterest and Drive Free Traffic to Your Etsy Shop": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Pinterest-for-Etsy-Simple-Pin-Media Episode #8: "How to use Pinterest to sell on Etsy": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-8-how-to-use-pinterest-to-sell-on-etsy Pinterest course I recommend: "Perfecting Pinterest" by Sophia Lee: https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9 Links for #5) Influencer Marketing: Influencer Marketing podcast: https://jennakutcherblog.com/alisonprince/ What service would be most helpful survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7997VT --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-seo THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: HeatherXStudio and her completely free print on demand training: "How to earn your first $10k with Etsy and POD." Want to learn how to create an additional stream of income from a product you don't have to physically make, but will sell like hotcakes? Just go to www.HeatherTeachesPOD.com to get access to the webinar. *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Jan 5, 2023 • 38min
Ep 65 | 2023 Etsy Trends
We all blinked and here we are staring down 2023-- and I want to help you get a head start on Etsy marketplace trends for the new year! Today we're talking all about the Etsy trends you can expect to see in 2023. Come learn what shoppers are searching for. Can you incorporate any of these into your shop? **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Etsy trend article: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/marketplace-insights-early-2023-trends/1086910499178 Second trend article: https://www.etsy.com/news/etsy-reveals-top-2023-trend-predictions-and-first-ever-dual-colors-of-the-year?ref=news Find out what's trending year round: www.etsy.com/trends "Steal Like An Artist: 10 things nobody told you about being creative" by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3C3M0y4 Jen Hamilton TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_?lang=en Target TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_/video/7163812296026901803 Jen Hamilton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jen_hamilton_/?hl=en --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/2023-Etsy-Trends THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Me! And the Resources section on my website. If you have questions specific to your personal niche on Etsy, you should definitely come check out my Resource page at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Resources where I will connect you with my favorite free and paid resources created by experts I have personally vetted. Whether you sell POD, digital products, printable, physical products and more—there's info waiting for you to help you on your Etsy journey! Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ep 64 | Heather makes $15K per month with Print on Demand (POD) on Etsy
Top print on demand (POD) Etsy seller, Heather of HeatherStudio, joins me today to share her story of becoming a multiple 6 figure Etsy store owner. She's dropping TONS of golden nuggets to help you build your print on demand shop with everything from beginner strategies, to scaling your shop, to design secrets, and how to create best-selling listings. Pop in those earbuds—because you're REALLY going to love this! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Quick tutorial on how to search for trademarks using USPTO.gov: https://youtu.be/Vq4mfFj0Nis **Update: Heather and I recorded this podcast in early fall 2022 when I was preparing maternity leave content. Since then, she has launched some new and updated resources in place of the ones mentioned. BUT-- I think it's for the best, because this stuff is so good that even I purchased it with my own money so I can learn the best way to grow a POD Etsy shop! Free Print on Demand Training "How to Earn Your First 10K with Etsy & POD": https://event.webinarjam.com/register/36/gp9mztx4 Heather's Flagship POD Course (the one I bought): https://studio.heatherxstudio.com/print-on-demand-academy-2-0-howtosellyourstuff FOLLOW HEATHER: heatherxstudio.com heatherstudio on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2u1lmVFzzYECugHsK-JjQ @itsheatherstudio on TikTok --------------------------------------------- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: "4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in Grab my Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/selling-pod-on-etsy THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Today's Sponsor is my website "HowtoSellYourStuff.com" where I offer free and paid resources to help new Etsy sellers reach their goals faster. Check out my flagship course "Listings that Sell" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure


