Handmade & Beyond Podcast

Customers are any business's lifeblood. Without them, we can't succeed. But too often business owners forget that. This episode is all about customers and how to be proactive so you can ensure they're always happy and will continue coming back to you for future purchases. We want lifelong customers! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I'm back with another quick question Friday! In this episode I talk about social media and how to use it to boost sales on Etsy. I also talk about social media best practices and give some additional tips for you. Don't miss another awesome quick question Friday episode! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

In this episode, I talk about my 5 favorite tools I use to help my Etsy business. I try to only use tools that help me be more efficient, save time, and make more money. Here are all of the links for the tools I talk about: Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY Aweber: If you'd like to sign up for a free email marketing plan from Aweber you can do that here: https://www.aweber.com/easy-email.htm?id=51914 Canva: Easily create and edit images for banners, social media, blogs, and more! Check it out here: www.canva.com Vela: Bulk edit Etsy listings with a few clicks. This is a huge time saver! Check it out here: https://welcome.getvela.com Quickbooks: An easy way to track business expenses for taxes or personal use. It integrates easily with Etsy and Turbo Tax as well. Get it here: https://quickbooks.grsm.io/lloyddivens9614 Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I'm back with another amazing podcast episode for you! This one is all about email marketing with my guest Jenna Bagley from Aweber. We talk all about how email marketing can help you get more customers and grow your Etsy business! Aweber is an amazing email provider you can use to do just that! What's even better, Aweber integrates seamlessly with Etsy! How awesome is that!? You really do not want to miss this episode if you're interested in another super solid way to grow your Etsy business and set you up for long-term success. If you'd like to watch the quickstart video series from Aweber you can check that out here: https://www.aweber.com/academy/getting-started.htm?id=519146 If you'd like to sign up for a free email marketing plan from Aweber you can do that here: https://www.aweber.com/easy-email.htm?id=519146 Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

It's quick question Friday! In this episode I talk about the two different ways to advertise on Etsy. I also give you some tips to help you find success if you do decide to try advertising. This is a quick but good one! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

This is one of my favorite podcast episodes with a super cool Pinterest expert, Meagan Williamson. She is the owner of www.pinpotential.com and www.meaganwilliamson.com. She helps small and large businesses expand their reach, sales, and potential through Pinterest marketing. We dive into her story, background, and how she's become a successful business owner and Pinterest expert. Meagan talks about how you can use Pinterest to grow your Etsy business and common mistakes to avoid when starting your Pinterest journey. She gives us a ton of amazing tips and best practices that you can immediately use in your Pinterest account to increase performance, sales, and traffic. This episode is LOADED with gold nuggets that will be super helpful for anyone using or looking to use Pinterest in the future. You should definitely not miss our chat and be ready to take a bunch of notes! Check out her websites mentioned above. Also, you can join her free Pinterest Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/meaganwilliamson Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Don't miss out on another great quick question Friday! In this episode, I tackle listing descriptions and their impact on sales performance. I also give you some additional, awesome tips to help you have better descriptions. Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

This is a fantastic episode talking all about Etsy mistakes I've seen that really get in the way of success. I talk about branding, mindset, investing in your business, and much more. You don't want to miss this one! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I'm back to answer another question from a real Etsy seller. This question is all about listing titles, best practices, and tips to set them up! This is a gooood one! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

This episode is all about influencer marketing. I wanted to give you some tips to help you when considering or looking into influencer marketing. You do have to be careful and make sure you find the right person for your brand/business. I share my experiences and best practices to help you get started. Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I'm back to answer another question from a real Etsy sellers. This question is all about getting more buyer reviews and additional Etsy review tips to help your shop! Don't miss it! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

The holidays are approaching fast! If you're not already prepared you better start asap. In this episode, I talk about the USPS shipping deadlines that were just released. These are VERY important to any e-commerce business and should be used to set shipping deadlines for your customers. I also talk about some additional shipping tips that will not only help you this holiday season but year round as well. Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Is it possible to add Etsy listings quickly for the holidays or in general? I answer this question for a real Etsy seller. Learn valuable tips and strategies to improve your Etsy shop and handmade business. Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Many people talk about their goals. It's super easy to set a goal. But most people never achieve their goals. In this episode, I talk about why that is and how to not only set Etsy goals but achieve them! Get the support and plan you need to grow your Etsy business! I'd love to have you in the Handmade & Beyond Community! Join here for a 30 day free trial: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

We all want more sales, right? In order to get more sales you really need more traffic. Without traffic, sales will never come. In this episode, I dive into the 3 important pillars of traffic and how to get more. These pillars include: -organic traffic -paid traffic -promotions Focus on these pillars to start planning and getting more traffic today! I'd love to have you in the Handmade & Beyond Community! Join here for a 30 day free trial: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I've got an amazing episode for you today. I talk to Handmade & Beyond Community member Marie, owner of Pretty Paws Apparel. We talk about her incredible journey from sewing for over 35 years, to selling children's clothes, then pivoting to selling dog clothes retail, then moving on to Etsy in 2017. Now, after taking Etsy more seriously in 2019 and really diving in, her shop is exploding and she's making more money than she ever thought possible on Etsy. Because of Etsy she's also been featured in magazines and has her dog dresses represented in the New York dog show, photos shoots, and parades. It's been a crazy journey for her. We talk about strategies that have helped her be successful and where she's going to take her business in the future. You're going to love this episode full of tons of tips and inspiration! I'd love to have you in the Handmade & Beyond Community! Join here for a 30 day free trial: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

I'm super excited about the new name and brand all geared to take you well into the future with your handmade business. I did not want to limit myself or you to just focusing only on Etsy when you're running a handmade business that has aspects outside of Etsy. My goal is to help you with your business as a whole and this new branding is aligned with that. I also am paying homage to the '80s which I love. Can you tell? LOL Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your handmade business! I'd love to work with you. Snag your 30-day free trial here

I break down everything you need to know about Etsy Plus in this latest video. Find about the benefits, fees and if Etsy Plus will be a good fit for you. Enjoy! Not an Etsy Entrepreneur Member yet? We want YOU to be part of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30-day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

We all want more sales, right? Today I have 5 tips for you that you can immediately implement in your shop to add value and help you get more sales. The 5 tips Covered In Detail Are: Pricing Photography Extra Features Descriptions Reviews Not an Etsy Entrepreneur Member yet? We want YOU to be part of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30-day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you today. I pick out some of the best questions to share with you so you can learn and grow your Etsy business. Here's what's covered: USPS shipping Etsy shipping labels How to sell more Processing times Selling sets or groups of items The important components of SEO on Etsy Etsy costs and pricing products and more! Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Be apart of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30-day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

This episode is all about the positive side-effects of starting an Etsy shop! Starting an Etsy business can open up many doors for you and give you a chance to not only expand your business but impact the world. I'll give you specific examples of how this happened to me and helped shape my business. Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Be apart of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30-day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

In this episode, I interview Bobbie who is a member of the Etsy Entrepreneur community and owner of the Bodacious Bling Store on Etsy. We talk about her background and Etsy journey so far. We also talk about her goals and getting her that first sale. I give her tips on her banner, logo, listing photos and more. Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Be apart of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30-day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you today. I pick out some of the best questions to share with you so you can learn and grow your Etsy business. Here's what's covered: Starting an Etsy Business Beginner Mistakes Etsy shop Logo/Banner tips Shop Policies, Listing Photo Tips Listing Descriptions & More Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Be apart of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30 day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

Let's talk about managing your Etsy business, working to grow that business, but also being able to find a work-life balance. This is not always easy when you're very ambitious and understand that in order to grow an Etsy business you will have to find extra time. I talk about mindset, how to carve out some extra time each day for your business, and my own personal experiences with growing my business. Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Be apart of this amazing community and start growing your Etsy business today! Enroll here for a free 30 day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

In this video you'll learn how to price your products to make the most profit and leave room on the table for marketing strategies. You'll also learn about Etsy fees and see a demo of a free fee calculator to make your life much easier! Get the Alura Etsy Fee Calculator here & then go to the resources tab: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY Become an Etsy Entrepreneur Member! Enroll here for a free 30 day trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I have another awesome Etsy Q & A to share with you! These are some of the BEST questions I received on one of my recent live group coaching calls. Here is what's covered: -Etsy Ads/Offsite Ads -Multiple Shops/Vacation Mode -Listing Variations -POD (print on demand) -Coupons/Deals & More! Do you want to join me on our next live group coaching call? Become an Etsy Entrepreneur member and get a 30 day free trial, access to live group coaching calls, a community help forum, and over 25+ walkthrough courses showing you the BEST strategies to grow your Etsy shop! Enroll Here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/masterclasshelpforum49

This is an awesome new feature that you can use to make your listings pop. This is a great way to showcase features and demonstrable products to attract more buyers. You may or may not be able to do this as a beta member before it officially launches out to everyone. It's not yet live to buyers yet but will be soon. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, Live Member Only Coaching Calls & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/masterclasshelpforum49

Ever want to learn what factors impact your Etsy "rank" which in return impacts your SEO and shop performance? Look no further. I go over the main factors that impact your rank on Etsy and what to do to ensure your shop is set up for success! Are you in the master class yet? Let's get going. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, Live Member Only Coaching Calls & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/masterclasshelpforum49

In this episode I focus on the top SEO tips to help your Etsy shop get sales much quicker. I go over why setting up your shop sections is important, tips to do that, and listing SEO tips. Great stuff for you in this one even if you're not a beginner! Need help growing your Etsy business much faster? Get a Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, Live Member Only Group Coaching Calls & Community Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY Alura does offer a free trial to test it out, but I know you'll love it. Use this tool for: Product research - You can see if there is a demand for something you want to sell or already selling. Keyword research - Get keyword ideas for your products from similar products in your niche. Refine your titles and tags with new keywords found on Alura. Test new keywords being used for successful listings. Pricing research - See what similar products are selling for and set your pricing to remain competitive. Maybe your items are priced too low or too high. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I'm pulling back the curtain for you guys in this episode. I talk about my typical day running my Etsy business. I also throw in some tips along the way as I walk you through my day. I have a lot of freedom but that doesn't mean it's always easy. I still have to be disciplined and focused to continue to grow my business. Don't miss this one! Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

Hey everyone! Welcome back. I have another great podcast for you. This episode is from a recent Q & A I did with other Etsy sellers. I gave them a chance to ask questions. In this episode I answer questions related to listing photos, Etsy shop names, and SEO tips/best practices, and much more! Don't miss this episode and get the extra tips you need to help your Etsy shop improve. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I haven't gone crazy. In this episode I do talk about selling my car, but as a way to invest in my business. I talk about why it's important to make sacrifices to invest in your business so it can grow. You don't want to miss this! If you want to make an investment in your Etsy business you can join my Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum for a 30 day free trial here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

I have another great episode for you! This episode is all about answering real questions from Etsy sellers. I talk about shop logo tips, marketing, competition, website options, and conversion. Don't miss out on this one and get the extra tips you need to improve. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

This is a super helpful episode. I talk about why you should still be selling and why e-commerce will be exploding. Most important I talk about what's still selling and selling a lot right now. Medical worker appreciation stuff and masks Learning tools, kits, games What you can't stop, i.e. birthdays, holidays, births, friendship, Mothers Day Motivational/positive stuff Thoughtful/thinking of you stuff Humor For additional tools and help to grow your Etsy business get your free trial: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/wFaSLsqw

There is a lot of talk about the recent stimulus package that was rolled out. While I'm not an expert on this topic, I've spent a lot of time listening to the details from people who are. I wanted to hopefully give you some clarity on this topic. Keep in mind that this package is still subject to many changes. I talk about: -Stimulus checks -Paycheck protection loan -EIDLEA loan/grant Still not in my 4-Week challenge and free 30-day trial? Ends Aril 8th, enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/4-week-challenge-sales-page

The dreaded 1-star review! I talk about how I handled this review and what I did to get it changed to a 5-star review in minutes! While I was upset at first, I didn't let impact my judgment and went into solution mode. Still not in my 4-Week Etsy Challenge?! Come hang out with me and grow your shop. Enrollment ends soon! Get in here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/8c8E3piz/checkout?coupon_code=CHALLENGE

Times a tough, and scary. Now is the time to put that nervous energy into action and put the pedal to the metal. In this episode I talk about why you should be selling more now than ever and why you should be motivated. I also talk about 3 things you should be doing now to help your Etsy business. To sign up for the 4-Week Challenge & Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class 30 Day FREE Trial Click Here: (Enrollment ends April 8th @11:59 PM) https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/8c8E3piz/checkout?coupon_code=CHALLENGE

This is a special episode where I'm interviewed by Keith from the Diversified Income Podcast. I talk about my Etsy journey from beginning to now. I talk about how I built my business and give tips for other people who want to sell on Etsy. You can check out the Diversified Income Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2Ub5A68 Snag your FREE 30 day trial to the Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/wFaSLsqw/checkout

The coronavirus is stressful and scary. It's important to remember that we're all in this together and we can get through it together as well. Don't let fear control you, be prepared, and stay positive. I wanted to do a special episode sharing my thoughts and some business tips to help you during this troublesome time. Free 30 Trial Day Master Class & Help Forum: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/xDiCGdVH/checkout?coupon_code=FREE

Whether you're thinking about starting an Etsy shop or have one already, it's important that your shop is set up in the correct way. Setting up your shop and shop sections using the best practices I talk about in this podcast can help you accelerate your sales. None of these tips are earth-shattering, but many sellers overlook the importance of their brand and shop sections. Don't miss this latest episode and let's make sure your shop looks great and performs even better! Daylight saving sale! Get the Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, Help Forum and Etsy SEO Revealed eBook for $1 trial! Let me help you blow up your Etsy shop!!! In a good way :-) Enroll Here before it closes Sunday

Have you thought about or actually sold in person at a craft show or vendor market? In this episode I break down my strategies for making your in person sales venture a success. I share my own experiences and give you my top tips! You don't want to miss this episode! Also, I am giving you access to my Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, along with the help forum for 40% off!!! Work with me one on one in the community with whatever you need help with. Get access to all the modules teaching you how to grow your shop to the top 1%! Get access to any new content I release such as my brand new Etsy promotional calendars. Get access now for 40% off. Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/5E9iEyL7/checkout?coupon_code=YEAR40

You're ready to start or have started an Etsy shop, but have no idea what to focus on. No worries, I can help! This podcast talks about the top areas to focus on early on so you can create momentum for future success. Start! Don't keep putting off opening your shop for whatever reason. Start so you can begin to learn. Don't go overboard with product inventory Have a schedule to list new products weekly Get a description template Take good pictures Be patient Be open to change Don't neglect your shop Join me in the FREE 30 Day Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class trial! You also get access to the help forum to work one on one with me on your shop! Trial enrollment ends Saturday, February 15th! Enroll Here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/q3vzAKz2/checkout?coupon_code=FREETRIAL

Today's episode features a topic that is known to all of us but is constantly being missed. I'm sure you've experienced both bad and good customer service. You know how that's made you feel either way. With that in mind, I want to discuss customer service specific to Etsy and how to ensure that it is an area of strength, not a weakness for your shop. Tune in to learn best practices and strategies to help you deliver top-notch customer service! For additional help and resources please check out https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com

I wanted to share some lessons I learned from my Etsy journey in 2019, as well as some areas of focus for 2020. Hopefully, this will help give you some insight and ideas to help you going forward. Lessons Learned Topics: -Don't remain idle -Free shipping -Advertising -Inventory -Seasonal Shipping 2020 Focus Topics: -Do more of what's working -More products -Different variations -YOY Growth

In this podcast, I go over some third party resources I've used to help grow my own Etsy shops. These resources will help you increase performance and efficiency in your shop. Join the Etsy Sales & Traffic Master Class for $19! Click the link below to enroll. Offer ends 1/15/20. https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/aJoqkvkz?coupon_code=NEWYEAR

This episode I talk about 5 Etsy SEO tips to help your shop get more sales! Here is what's covered: consider your audience broad keywords seasonal keywords title SEO tips tag SEO tips

Everyone has made a lot of mistakes in life and In business. Often, you only hear about all the good, not the bad. This isn't realistic. That's why in this episode I wanted to show you that even with a successful Etsy business, I make a lot of mistakes. In this episode, I go through some of those mistakes to hopefully help you avoid making them as well. Just know that mistakes happen, and as long as you learn from them to improve what you're doing it can be a positive thing. Enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss how to listen to your customers and make more sales by doing so. Your customers will tell you what they want, which usually means that's what others want as well. You can even look at your products and what your biggest sellers are to help you produce more best selling products. I talk about what to look at and how to do just that. I also talk about how to create similar items and different variations to increase sales as well. Enroll in my new Master Class & get the Etsy Paid Ads course FREE: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/masterclasspaidads

Here is another awesome podcast for you! In this podcast I give you the best tips to help you be successful this holiday season. Here are the following topics covered: -Supplies -Shipping -Promotions including coupons, sales, black Friday and other ideas. -Social Media -Holiday products Don't miss this episode. Let's have a great holiday season!