How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

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

Are you thinking about starting an Etsy shop? Join me today while I interview Alisha Donat—one of my consulting clients-- who has been taking all the steps to launch her Etsy shop selling jewelry this year. I think our discussion will inspire you, entertain you, and get your wheels turning about the steps you need to take before launching your successful Etsy shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. --------------------------------------------- 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-9-how-to-launch-a-successful-etsy-shop ----- Today's Sponsor is 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

Did you know that Pinterest is one of the most powerful tools you can use to sell your products on Etsy? It can drive a whole new audience of shoppers straight to your shop for FREE! Tune in today as we talk about what Pinterest is, how it has changed (to your advantage), and how you can use it today to help boost your Etsy sales. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. ------------------------------ STUFF I MENTIONED: Pinterest Course: Perfecting Pinterest by Sophia Lee: https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9 Tools: Canva: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068 Tailwind: https://tailwind.sjv.io/RybELv Amazing Pinterest Podcast: Simple Pin Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-pin-podcast-simple-ways-to-boost-your-business/id1114667498 Simple Pin's incredible episode about Idea Pins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-pin-podcast-simple-ways-to-boost-your-business/id1114667498?i=1000535367393 *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/podcast-episode-8-how-to-use-pinterest-to-sell-on-etsy ----- 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

Do you want to run a full time Etsy shop one day? You can totally do it, you just need to develop the MINDSET that will get you there. Today I'm sharing 5 Ways to "think" Like a Full-Time Etsy Seller. And the key? Start developing these NOW. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. --------------------------------------------- Stuff I mentioned: Book: "Everything is Figureoutable" by Marie Forleo: https://amzn.to/3e1EF6R Jennifer Allwood: https://jenniferallwood.com/ Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com/ Alison J Prince: https://www.alisonjprince.com/ --------------------------------------------- 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-7-5-ways-to-think-like-a-full-time-etsy-seller ----- Today's Sponsor is "Daily Harvest" Get $35 off your first order when you use my link: https://bit.ly/2W06aaC

Find out how we run our Etsy shop as a successful husband and wife business (and still like each other at the end of the day.) **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. --------------------------------------------- Stuff I mentioned: The Restoring Relationships Ministry: www.MyRRJourney.com (The Online Journey is the tool we recommend!) --------------------------------------------- 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/successful-husband-and-wife-business ----- Today's Sponsor is "Restoring Relationships." Hear our story and begin your own journey at www.MyRRJourney.com

Want to get more sales on Etsy? You may be underestimating the value of offering spectacular customer service. In my 6+ years of experience--- I've learned that great customer service is DIRECTLY connected with my sales. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. ----- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF Download: "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in%C2%A0 PRODUCT/COURSE MENTIONED: Customer Service Templates: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG ----- 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-5-why-amazing-customer-service-is-massively-connected-to-your-success-as-an-etsy-seller ----- Today's Sponsor is "Canva.com." Get started with this amazing design platform using my link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068

Are you thinking about opening up your own Etsy shop? As a seasoned Etsy seller since 2015 with a full-time Etsy shop, today I'm sharing the 5 things I wish I knew before opening my Etsy shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. ----- FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop --> https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREEBIE: "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/month" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in%C2%A0 ----- THINGS I MENTIONED: Podcast episode 1: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-1-my-etsy-success-story COURSES MENTIONED: Listings that Sell: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF Customer Service Templates: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG Shipping Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3kpJ31d Rolls of Labels: https://amzn.to/3jeYH04 ----- 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-4-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-opening-my-etsy-shop ----- Today's Sponsor is 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