How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

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.

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Oct 19, 2023 • 58min

Ep 99 | Selling Mockups on Etsy that Build a Brand and Make a Statement -with Lissa Chandler

Are you curious about selling mockups on Etsy OR using mockups to help build a stronger brand for your print on demand Etsy shop? You’re going to LOVE Lissa’s story of turning her passion for creative, colorful photography into a passive Etsy income stream. While the majority of the mockup market takes a trendy or classic approach, Lissa makes a statement by using bold colors and unique, fun props. Her gorgeous mockup style is sure to set the brands that use them apart from all the competition. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Submit a question for the FAQ episode: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/FAQ-episode-questions/tt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ Mockup shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpalandJuneMocks Instagram: @lissaclair Podcast: Your Photographer Mom website link: https://www.lissachandler.com ⭐Book an Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell ----- 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/brand-building-mockups ------- 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. AND Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop Whether you’re just getting started on Etsy or you’ve been selling for years but never quite got around to the legal setup, I want to make sure you know about Attorney Paige Hulse and her Creative Law Shop. If you need legal assistance for your Etsy shop, want to register a trademark, or are looking for help with forming a business—contact Paige at https://paigehulse.com/ AND If you’re looking for a well-crafted legal document that is tailored to creative entrepreneurship, but don’t want the cash outlay of hiring an attorney by the hour, you can get everything you need from an LLC operating agreement, multi-person LLC agreements for partnerships, special provisions for your Etsy Shop Policies, affiliate agreements, influencer contracts, photography releases, and so much more. There are over 80 contracts available plus free resources and educational tools waiting for you at 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 50min

Ep 98 | How to use AI to automate your personalized print on demand orders-- with Stephen Chin

Are you a print on demand seller who avoids personalized products because it's such a hassle to update every design template in Printify? You are NOT going to want to miss this episode! HelloCustom is a new Etsy compliant platform that will integrate with your shop and your Printify account making personalized products a breeze. Listen in as I interview the founder, Stephen Chin, and get inspired for how you can skyrocket sales this holiday season with a seamless personalized POD order process. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Submit your Question for the FAQ episode: https://bit.ly/46hDSqX 🌟🌟 Sign up for HelloCustom: https://hellocustom.io/challenge?via=lizzie 🚀🚀 Get a 14-day free trial and use code LIZZIESMILEY to get $29.99 off your first month. Check out the HelloCustom YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HelloCustom ⭐Book an Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell ----- 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/printify-customizable-product ------- 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. No commitment—just test it out with a free month—I promise you’ll love it. AND 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! *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

Oct 5, 2023 • 59min

Ep 97 | How to Add Related Digital Products to Your Physical Product Etsy Shop with April Kehrer

April Kehrer, a successful Etsy seller, shares her journey from selling crocheted items to adding related digital products to her shop. She discusses strategies for integrating digital listings, leveraging Pinterest for promotion, and finding unique design elements. The chapter also covers the importance of optimizing and connecting your Etsy shop and the power of a niche design.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 6min

Ep 93 | New Pinterest Updates Plus Pinning Strategy for Your Etsy Business-- with Emilee Vales

Pinterest is one of the most powerful, free tools you can use to grow your Etsy business. Tune in this week as I’m joined by Etsy and Pinterest Expert Emilee Vales to hear about the big changes happening on Pinterest this year along with pinning strategies for promoting your Etsy shop. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Intro to Pinterest Marketing Podcast Episode #26 with Tabby at SimplePinMedia: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Pinterest-for-Etsy-Simple-Pin-Media Pinterest Presents on September 13, 2023: https://hopin.com/events/pinterest-presents-2023-us/registration?utm_campaign=3D_SD_TWT&utm_source=Twitter+organic Emilee’s Resources: PDF -- 3 Step System for Automated Sales on Pinterest: https://shop.emileevales.com/products/my-3-step-system-for-automated-sales-on-pinterest Pinterest Workshops: https://shop.emileevales.com/collections/pinterest-workshops-and-resources Pinterest Marketing Magic 2.0 Waitlist: https://courses.emileevales.com/a/2147616267/dSzxGhLD Emilee on Instagram: @Emilee.Vales https://www.instagram.com/emilee.vales/?hl=en

Aug 31, 2023 • 53min

Ep 92 | How to Overcome Anxiety and Overwhelm Within Your Life and Business – with Dr. Margaret Nagib

Entrepreneurs face a whole different level of anxiety and overwhelm as they take on the unknowns and responsibilities of running their own business. In this week’s episode, you’re meeting my phenomenal therapist Dr. Margaret Nagib who has helped me overcome anxiety and maintain better mental health. Tune in to learn how you can reduce anxiety and overwhelm in your business and life, too. I’m so excited to introduce you to her! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: To book a counseling session with Dr. Margaret OR book a financial sozo session, you can email her here: mnagib1@mac.com (She’s a busy lady, so please give her a few days to get back to you! 😊) Margaret’s Book: “Souls Like Stars” https://amzn.to/3OZzMwc Overcoming Overwhelm Course: https://online.loplifeacademy.com/courses/OvercomingOverwhelm?ref=b76b78 Instagram: @MargaretNagib Book an Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- 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/entrepreneur-mental-health ----- 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. No commitment—just test it out with a free month—I promise you’ll love it. AND Today's episode is sponsored by Craftkit! Craftkit is an email marketing tool that integrates directly with your Etsy shop to help you communicate with your customers in a professional, automated way AND compliantly build your own email list! My YouTube Tutorial for CraftKit: https://youtu.be/tjG3eGUe_e8 Craftkit: https://craftkit.app/smiley Get a 14 day free trial. Coupon Code: SMILEY (for 50% off your first 3 months) *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

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 4min

Ep 91 | Etsy Vintage Seller Secrets

It’s no secret that 2023 has been a booming year for vintage products! Join me as I interview Jenny Harris, a successful vintage seller, who is sharing all about her process for thrifting, pricing, and selling vintage products on Etsy. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Jenny’s Vintage Seller Resources/Courses are ready for you! There are 3 courses available that you can choose from based on the area(s) you want to learn about. Please note that part 3 will be available on September 24, 2023. Learn more and sign up: https://vintageacademy.podia.com If you want to be notified when course 3 is live, jump on this list and she’ll shoot you an email: https://vintageacademy.podia.com/email-signup-form Jenny’s Etsy Shop: https://iLoveYouChristmas.etsy.com Jenny’s Blog: https://iLoveYouChristmas.com/VintageAcademy/ Jenny’s Instagram: @iheartyouchristmas Book a coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- 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-vintage-on-etsy ----- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: 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) AND My One-on-One Coaching: My Zoom Coaching Services! I cannot wait to meet you and hear about your Etsy goals! Together we will get your questions answered and put our heads together to build a strategy to get your shop to the next level. Not sure what to ask? I would love to assess your shop with you, tell you what’s going great, make suggestions on where you can improve, teach you more about SEO, and show you how I assess the next move to make in your niche. If you don’t have a shop yet or want to talk about some other area of business, that’s fine too! Learn more and get on my calendar here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching *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

Aug 17, 2023 • 41min

Ep 90 | Holiday Season Etsy Trends 2023

This week we’re covering the holiday 2023 trend report that was just released by Etsy corporate. We’ll go over what trends are expected for décor, fashion, and gifting this year and how you can lean into them no matter what you sell. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Current Etsy Course (Listings that Sell): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell Free Etsy Masterclass (access my course for $77): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass Etsy Seller Handbook: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook?ref=handbook Etsy’s Holiday 2023 Trend Report: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1185545067991?ref=handbook Brittany Lewis’ Wolf School (monthly membership for trends): https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147505639/CKjfHLxd Podcast Episode 77: Top 1% Etsy POD Seller Shares the SECRET to How She Earned Over $600k on the Etsy Platform—with Brittany Lewis: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-pod-secrets Fairy Tale Fashion: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/fairy-tale-fashion-the-museum-at-fit/PgXBun-debzuKw?hl=en Fall Trend Podcast Episode: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/fall-trends-2023 2023 Fall Trend Report: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1148199715118 Changing thumbnail sizes: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Announcements/We-re-making-updates-to-size-and-ratio-for-listing-images/td-p/142858294 Etsy Reserves changes: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Announcements/Updates-to-our-payment-account-reserves/m-p/142936726#M1877 Book a coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching --------------------------------------------- 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-Holiday-Trends-2023 ----- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop Whether you’re just getting started on Etsy or you’ve been selling for years but never quite got around to the legal setup, I want to make sure you know about Attorney Paige Hulse and her Creative Law Shop. If you need legal assistance for your Etsy shop, want to register a trademark, or are looking for help with forming a business—contact Paige at https://paigehulse.com/ AND If you’re looking for a well-crafted legal document that is tailored to creative entrepreneurship, but don’t want the cash outlay of hiring an attorney by the hour, you can get everything you need from an LLC operating agreement, multi-person LLC agreements for partnerships, special provisions for your Etsy Shop Policies, affiliate agreements, influencer contracts, photography releases, and so much more. There are over 80 contracts available plus free resources and educational tools waiting for you at 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

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