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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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep 163 | How to Start an Etsy Shop in 2025
Thinking of starting an Etsy shop? Dive into the essentials for newcomers, debunking myths and setting clear goals. Explore the pros and cons of selling physical, print on demand, and digital products. Learn how to navigate licensing issues and implement effective sales strategies. Discover time-saving methods for launching and scaling your shop, while staying inspired with community resources. It's all about turning your creative passion into a thriving business!
Jan 2, 2025 • 42min
Ep 162 | 2025 Goal Setting for Your Etsy Shop
Let's talk 2025 Goal Setting for your Etsy shop! We'll discuss the actions you need to take to reach your income goals, how to level up your skills, the number one reason people fail on Etsy and more! WELCOME TO 2025!!!! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: 🌟AI Coloring Pages workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-coloring-pages-workshop Get Everbee, my fave SEO tool: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie ---------------------- Learn from Lizzie LOW TICKET: ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) ➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop Save $50 with code SAVE50 ---------------------- Recommended Digital Product Course for Printables: Eprintables FREE Workshop by Gold City Ventures: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/66d7ac8d94110/ ---------------------- Recommended Higher Ticket Courses for POD: Brittany Lewis (@BeawolfBiz): https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147505637/CKjfHLxd Special Bonus: Includes her Research Revolution course FREE! HeatherStudio's POD Academy 3.0: https://studio.heatherxstudio.com/print-on-demand-academy-3-Howtosellyourstuff ---------------------- FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/162
Dec 26, 2024 • 49min
Ep 161 | POD Mockups Just Got Wayyyy Easier—with Cassiy Johnson
Save mountains of time with your POD and Etsy listings with this new MOCKUP automation tool from Etsy YouTuber Cassiy Johnson! Tune in to hear print on demand tips and insights for your Etsy shop--- and learn how you can save even more time working on your POD business in 2025. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Did you miss the AI POD and Tumbler Wrap Workshop? Register now: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop Save $50 with code SAVE50 FIND CASSIY: Cassiy Johnson on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CassiyJohnson Get Simply Listed on a 14 day FREE Trial: https://simplylisted.io/?via=lizzie This tool will automate your Mockup Process through Printify saving you TONS of time setting up your listings! Christine success story video: https://youtu.be/mqqpTknKPSg?si=BHdKV5Xbc3hs5Qe7 Simply Listed Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Simplylisted-io More Resources: Get Cassiy's POD course (The POD Roadmap): https://www.cassiyjohnson.com/a/2147563306/rLmqwFZc Cassiy's Google Sheets Expense Report for Etsy sellers: https://www.cassiyjohnson.com/a/2147519645/rLmqwFZc Cassiy's Niche Calendar: https://www.cassiyjohnson.com/a/2148021796/rLmqwFZc WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff -------------- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/161 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Printify My most favorite Print on Demand partner. After multiple experts in the POD space told me Printify was the way to go, I jumped on the bandwagon and connected them straight into my Etsy shop. Now they take care of my Print on Demand Etsy orders by printing, packaging, and shipping each piece to my customers for some of the most competitive rates and turn around times in the industry. I've also had an excellent experience with their customer service. Set up your free account with Printify and start creating today: https://try.printify.com/g4zrs2pimjug ALSO (don't miss out!) You can get a month free of their premium subscription service where you'll get an even better profit margin if you enter the code LIZZIESMILEY (all caps, no space) into the subscription coupon field. AND Lizzie's Weekly Trendspotting and Product Opportunity membership: Are you a print on demand OR digital product Etsy seller who's tight on time or still learning all of the Etsy secrets? Let me give you a leg up with my weekly trends and opportunities report! Get your first month for just $17 with code KEEP20 ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw
Dec 19, 2024 • 49min
Ep 160 | From Laser Engraving Side Hustle to Full Time Promotions Company –Laser Engraving with Matt
Physical products on Etsy are hotter than EVER--- especially when you can personalize a trending product to make it extra special for the customer. Tune in to hear Matt's story of scaling a laser engraving side hustle into a full time promotional shop to include custom embroidery. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Laser Engraving with Matt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laserengravingwithmatt Tools Matt Recommends: Xtool: https://bit.ly/3RaWeVo Tension Gauge: https://amzn.to/3warT1p Smartstitch Embroidery Machine: https://shorturl.at/Kvp9M WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff -------------- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/160 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy beginner course Use code SAVE50 to save $50 https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets AND Lizzie's Weekly Trendspotting and Product Opportunity membership: Are you a print on demand OR digital product Etsy seller who's tight on time or still learning all of the Etsy secrets? Let me give you a leg up with my weekly trends and opportunities report! Get your first month for just $17 with code KEEP20 ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw
Dec 12, 2024 • 46min
Ep 159 | 44,000 Sublimation PNG Sales in 10 Months -- with Eden
This is a success story for the books! Eden launched her AI png and tumbler wrap Etsy shop only 10 months ago and has already brought in a whopping 44,000 sales. Needless to say, she's generated a very impressive semi-passive income in a short amount of time. Tune in to hear her story, Etsy tips for beginners, and tons of inspo! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Find Eden: eden.saltner16@outlook.com WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff -------------- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/159 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy beginner course Use code SAVE50 to save $50 https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets AND 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 https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/julie *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 5, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 158 | Answering your Etsy FAQs
It's time for another Etsy FAQ episode! This time we're covering everything from why you can't sell Disney and Taylor Swift products, Etsy's algorithm update prioritizing shipping under $6, SEO for Alt Text fields, and so much more! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ AI Etsy PNGs and Tumbler Wraps Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/tNYKGNJj Save $50 with Code SAVE50 Live event is Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM CST How to write SEO for Alt Text: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406604492823-How-to-Add-a-Text-Alternative-to-Your-Listing-Images?segment=selling Oct 2024 Etsy Announcement about $6 shipping: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1293023712519 WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff -------------- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/158 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy beginner course Use code SAVE50 to save $50 https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets AND My Trendspotting + Opportunities Membership ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox with video overviews showing you the data: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw *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
Nov 28, 2024 • 50min
Ep 157 | Study Shows Etsy Sellers Undercharge for their Products –Dr. Danny Zane
Professor Danny Zane studies and teaches marketing at Lehigh University. Listen in as he shares fascinating consumer insights about the Etsy Marketplace and how many Etsy sellers have the potential to earn even more from their listings. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ AI Etsy PNGs and Tumbler Wraps Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/tNYKGNJj Save $50 with Code SAVE50 Live event is Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM CST ➡️ Are you a student of mine? Submit a review and enter to win a gift card: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Review-Gift-Card-Giveaway/tt-IzO5B Are you in my "Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy" Course OR my "Weekly Trends and Opportunities" Membership? I'm looking for reviews and testimonials! Submit yours and be entered to win one of SIX gift cards: TWO $100 Amazon gift cards, TWO $50 Amazon gift cards, and TWO $20 Amazon gift cards. Complete the survey above and winners will be announced AND receive their gift card via email on Sunday, December 1, 2024! Where to find Dr. Zane: Website - https://business.lehigh.edu/directory/daniel-zane Article: https://www.ama.org/press-releases/press-release-from-the-journal-of-marketing-enjoy-your-work-dont-sell-yourself-short-buyers-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-products-you-enjoy-producing/ WHAT'S HAPPENING!!! ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) ➡️ Join my list and get the Christmas Trend Video: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/join-the-list Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff -------------- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/157 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Profittree For the first time ever, you can now obtain meaningful actionable insights on core metrics of your Etsy shop. No more Excel sheets, V-lookups, or exporting reports! Y'all have been asking for this and Hannah and her team have overdelivered! ⭐ ⭐CURRENT SPECIAL: ⭐ ⭐ Get LIFETIME ACCESS for just $67: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 AND Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop Legal Assistance: https://paigehulse.com/ Legal Templates: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/ Make sure you use the code smiley10 for 10% off of anything from the Creative Law Shop! *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
Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep 156 | What happens if you don't give up on Etsy? --With Preston Cox
In this engaging conversation, Preston Cox, a dedicated husband, father, and chamber of commerce manager from Stamford, Texas, shares his inspiring journey as an Etsy seller. He emphasizes the crucial role of perseverance in achieving success, recounting how he transformed his laser engraving business and Etsy shop into a thriving venture. The discussion touches on managing challenges, the significance of community support, and the optimization strategies that can propel sellers to greater heights. This episode is packed with motivation for anyone hesitating to pursue their Etsy dreams!
Nov 14, 2024 • 47min
Ep 155 | The Crazy Potential of AI Tumbler Wraps and PNGs on Etsy – with BaileyDesignedCo
Three years ago, Bailey opened her Etsy shop selling PNG designs for sublimation tumblers—and since then, she's become a top 0.1% Etsy Seller earning $45k per month with digital downloads. Today she's sharing how she uses AI to create tumbler wraps and PNGs and helps hundreds of students (myself included) have success doing the same. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Would you attend an AI PNG/Tumbler Wrap Workshop? Submit your email for more info: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/AI-Workshop-for-PNGs-and-Tumbler-Wraps/tt-tBpJF KITTL: https://kittl.pxf.io/y22q9N Try MyDesigns Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/mydesignsbailey For a Discount Use the Code: BAILEY25 FIND BAILEY: First podcast ep with Bailey was #112: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/112 Work with Bailey: https://bailey.digitally-purposed.com/DFYCLUB YouTube: https://bit.ly/BaileyYouTube Bailey's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/baileytumblerdesigns POPULAR RESOURCES: ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets Use code SAVE50 to save $50 ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) ➡️ Join my list and get the Christmas Trend Video: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/join-the-list ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Do you know how to beat saturation on Etsy by finding the Micro-Niches? Learn how to find them AND write competitive SEO: ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50 --------------------------------------------- ⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/155 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE TRENDSPOTTING MEMBERSHIP: Are you a print on demand OR digital product Etsy seller who's tight on time or still learning all of the Etsy secrets? Let me give you a leg up with my weekly trends and opportunities report! You just join my membership and every Monday I will email you a list of exactly what is trending right now— with a video tutorial showing you how I found them and how to apply them in your shop. I'll also send you 5 POD AND digital product opportunities that are growing in demand RIGHT NOW--- helping new shops make sales—and still very low saturation in the marketplace. Grab my free demo example of the weekly trends and opportunities email right from the shownotes to see exactly what you'll get. And I'll see you soon on the inside! ➡️Get the FREE Demo of the weekly Etsy Trendspotting email: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-the-trendspotting-demo ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw AND CREATIVE FABRICA 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
Nov 7, 2024 • 44min
Ep 154 | Etsy Holiday Trend Report 2024
The official Etsy holiday trend report for 2024 is HERE! Tune in to hear an update on my brand new Etsy shop, a summary of Etsy's trend report, and the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and overall trends that are super hot right now on Etsy. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Would you attend an AI PNG/Tumbler Wrap Workshop? Submit your email for more info: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/AI-Workshop-for-PNGs-and-Tumbler-Wraps/tt-tBpJF ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets (Launch pricing ended 11/11/24, BUT you can still save $50 with code SAVE50) ➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) ➡️ Join my list and get the Christmas Trend Video: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/join-the-list ➡️ Etsy Seller Handbook Trend Report: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1317070046426 POPULAR RESOURCES: ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Do you know how to beat saturation on Etsy by finding the Micro-Niches? Learn how to find them AND write competitive SEO: ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50 --------------------------------------------- ⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/154


