How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Do you have a product to sell but you’re not sure if you should use Etsy or Shopify for your store? Today we’re talking about all the pros and cons of both platforms. Listen in to hear the strategy that I recommend for brand new makers.   **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Etsy Fees: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035902374-Etsy-Fee-Basics?segment=selling Shopify Fees: https://www.shopify.com/pricing Podcast Episode #3: Will using Etsy’s vacation mode hurt my shop? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-3-will-using-etsy-s-vacation-mode-hurt-my-shop LISTINGS THAT SELL eCOURSE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF   --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-vs-shopify  ----- 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  

Looking for Etsy shop ideas? If you’re not sure what products to sell on Etsy or curious about the NOT handmade side of Etsy—this episode is for you! Today I am sharing 8 different product ideas that you don’t have to make with your hands! Tune in for lots of product inspiration. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff Email me at LizzieSmiley@Yahoo.com Podcast Episode #3: Will using Etsy’s vacation mode hurt my shop? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-3-will-using-etsy-s-vacation-mode-hurt-my-shop Canva: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068 Printful: www.printful.com ShineOn: https://shineon.com/ ShineOn TikTok Inspiration: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM87B19Gt/ --------------------------------------------- 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 ----- 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/8-things-you-can-sell-on-etsy-that-arent-handmade   ----- Today’s Sponsor is “Daily Harvest” Get $25 off your first order when you use my link: https://bit.ly/2W06aaC

Holiday season is in full swing and we’re approaching that final stretch of sales. Whether you’re overwhelmed with orders or wondering why you don’t have any--- I’ve got tips for you today in this Etsy shop holiday survival guide! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: FREE Etsy Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass *You can get the discounted ($77) rate for my ecourse “Listings that Sell” via the FREE Masterclass Etsy and Small Business Consulting Packages: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/store Podcast Episode #3: Will using Etsy’s vacation mode hurt my shop? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-3-will-using-etsy-s-vacation-mode-hurt-my-shop Printful: www.printful.com ShineOn: https://shineon.com/ Etsy’s Seller House Rules: https://www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/#selling Box Set (cards for gift messages): https://amzn.to/3oi62i0  Box Set (holiday cards for gift messages): https://amzn.to/3DfgA5z   *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 --------------------------------------------- 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 ----- 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-holiday-survival-guide  ----- Today’s Sponsor is my website: www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com

Today we’re telling stories from the 5 worst days in our Etsy shop and what we learned from them. This episode was so much fun to record together! Visit the shownotes for timestamps to each story AND a picture of GOOSE! :) (from story #5) **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.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 eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/5-worst-days-on-etsy  ----- Today’s Sponsor is “Restoring Relationships.” Hear our story and begin your own healing journey at www.MyRRJourney.com   

Today you get to listen in to a coaching session with my friend Julia who is getting ready to launch an Etsy shop selling wood carved gifts and ornaments! Find out what it’s like to have me as a coach and gain lots of insights to common questions that beginners ask! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com ------------------------ TIMESTAMPS: I want to create an Etsy shop for my product but I’m nervous! Where should I start?  3:09 Selling local and via my own website vs selling on Etsy   7:05   Should I expect my products to all sell out super fast? 7:40 How important is my photography? Is it ok to launch without awesome pictures? 10:05 What about inventory? Is it OK to make each product to order? What does my turn-around time need to be? 14:06 How should I price my products? 18:48 How does shipping work? It seems so expensive!  24:40 How should I brand my shop and products? 33:33 Where should I promote my products outside of Etsy? 35:30 More on photography—does each mock-up base picture need to be different? 40:10   STUFF I MENTIONED: USPS Schedule a pickup: https://tools.usps.com/schedule-pickup-steps.htm   **Free Masterclass: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month" FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/how-to-prepare-for-your-etsy-shop-launch  ----- Today’s Sponsor is ME! As you personal Etsy Coach. Since 2012 I have been working with business owners of all different walks of life and helping them figure out how to grow their business, develop themselves, work through fears and challenges, launch a new idea, or create a fresh vision for their life. Whether you need coaching for your Etsy shop or a completely different business project, I’m here to partner with you for breakthrough and brainstorm brilliant strategies with you. My experience in everything from corporate America to network marketing, to consulting, web design, blogging, Etsy, shopify, social media management and now course creation and podcasting has given me quite the breadth of knowledge to help my fellow Entrepreneur—and I would be totally delighted to work with you. You can book a coaching session over at https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/eoWdJzJ7 or email me at LizzieSmiley@yahoo.com to find out if we’d be a good fit!   I can’t wait to meet you and hear what you’re dreaming about!

Have you worked your butt off perfecting your Etsy shop and products but you’re not making any sales yet? It’s ok—I’ve been there too! Today I’m sharing some of the top mistakes new sellers make that prevent sales in their shop. You’re just a couple of tweaks away from breakthrough, I promise! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com --------------------------------------------- STUFF I MENTIONED: My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtosellyourstuff?lang=en My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ Podcast Episode 5: Why Customer Service is Massively Connected to Your Success as an Etsy Seller Blog post: Etsy Photography Tips: Are your photos selling or repelling potential customers? Free PDF download:  "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month" Podcast Episode 8: How to Use Pinterest to Sell on Etsy Perfecting Pinterest eCourse: https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9 **Free Masterclass: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month" FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/podcast-episode-14-5-reasons-etsy-shops-don-t-make-money ----- 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

The worst thing you can do when presented with a heated situation in your Etsy shop is respond emotionally or without a plan. In today’s episode I’ll walk you through my suggestions for handling upset customers and bad reviews. I’m sharing a few of my most intense customer service stories along with a list of tips to help you navigate your own difficult conversations. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com --------------------------------------------- STUFF I MENTIONED: **Free Masterclass: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop Podcast Episode 3: Will Using Etsy’s Vacation Mode Hurt My Shop? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-3-will-using-etsy-s-vacation-mode-hurt-my-shop Customer Service Templates Mini Course: (Now you can "steal" my tried and true written responses to customers-- so you don't have to spend precious time and energy wordsmithing perfect messages to shoppers and customers.)  https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG/checkout --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month"   Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/angry-customers-bad-reviews-on-etsy ----- Today’s Sponsor is my Customer Service Templates and Mini-Course! Learn my exact customer service strategy AND get access to over 20 templates of my word-for-word responses to customers in everyday and difficult situations: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG/checkout

Today’s episode is taken from an interview I recently participated in with Elizabeth Hay of the Penn State SBDC. We had a very in depth conversation about getting started on Etsy and how creative entrepreneurs can build a successful shop. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com --------------------------------------------- STUFF I MENTIONED:   Penn State SBDC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PennStateSBDC Book: “Everything is Figuroutable” by Marie Forleo *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 --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month"   Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/find-success-on-etsy Today’s Sponsors are:   HowtoSellYourStuff.com: My website “HowtoSellYourStuff.com” where I offer free and paid resources to help new Etsy sellers reach their goals faster. Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF   Perfecting Pinterest: “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: https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9

Do you ever sense the fear of failure creeping into your thoughts as you imagine the launch or growth of your Etsy shop? Today we’re diving in the deep end to talk about the most common fears that Etsy sellers face and how to conquer them. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com --------------------------------------------- STUFF I MENTIONED:   Book: “Everything is Figuroutable” by Marie Forleo Podcast Episode: “How to deal with angry customers” Episode 3 of my podcast “Will using vacation mode hurt my shop?” Book about time-management: “At Your Best” by Carey Nieuwhof Podcast Episode #6: “How to run your Etsy shop with your spouse (and still like each other)” Book: “Fear is not the Boss of You” by Jennifer Allwood Etsy article about common fears! Many are different from the ones we discussed: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/how-to-conquer-6-common-business-fears/22507028170  Etsy article: I think I’ve been copied *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 --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month"   Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/7-common-etsy-seller-fears ----- Today’s Sponsor is “Restoring Relationships.” Hear our story and begin your own journey at www.MyRRJourney.com  

Today’s episode is all about my top 10 tips for Etsy beginners. I’ll be sharing tips for sellers in the very beginning stages of setting up their shop, all the way through more advanced tips for long term success. Tune in with a notepad in hand so you can capture some fresh ideas for your Etsy business. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com --------------------------------------------- STUFF I MENTIONED: Podcast Episode 5: Why Amazing Customer Service is Massively Connected to Your Success as an Etsy Seller: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-5-why-amazing-customer-service-is-massively-connected-to-your-success-as-an-etsy-seller   Customer Service Templates Mini Course: (Now you can "steal" my tried and true written responses to customers-- so you don't have to spend precious time and energy wordsmithing perfect messages to shoppers and customers.)  https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG/checkout --------------------------------------------- Looking for more resources? FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Here’s my free guide that will show you the "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month"   Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF ----- 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/podcast-episode-10-my-top-10-etsy-tips-for-beginners ----- Today’s Sponsor is “Canva.com.” Get started with this amazing design platform using my link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068