How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Today I'm joined by Julie Oxendine, the creator of Julie's Wreath Boutique. She has a six figure business selling wreath-making tutorials which she grew primarily from her masterful social media strategies that have attracted over 900,000 followers across 5 platforms. Tune in to hear her story from selling wreaths one-off on Facebook marketplace to the successful Etsy shop and website that pay her handsomely today. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Podcast Episode I mentioned about the seller who started out selling crocheted items and moved into selling patterns: Podcast Episode 28: Etsy Success Story: How one Mom turned her passion for crochet into a full-time (largely passive) income-- with April Kehrer: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/crochet-patterns-on-etsy ⭐Join me in Julie's Monthly Social Media Coaching Membership Group:⭐ https://juliesbizboutique.julieswreathboutique.com/a/2147518318/wEgmEi6X Save 30% on your first month with the code SMILEY30 Julie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieswreathboutique You can find Julie on all social media platforms at: JuliesWreathBoutique Watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3K9x1DRJ-CE --------------------------------------------- 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 Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/promote-etsy-shop-on-social-media Today's Sponsor is my website "HowtoSellYourStuff.com" where I offer free and paid resources to help new Etsy sellers reach their goals faster. Check out my flagship course "Listings that Sell" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell This episode is sponsored by noissue. The ECO-FRIENDLY and customizable packaging company that is totally affordable for Etsy sellers. Learn more and shop sustainable, adorable packaging here: https://noissue.pxf.io/9W9KxE *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

One of the most important things you can do to build an asset for your business and prepare for the future, is start building you email list as early as possible. Today we're going to talk about why this is so important and how you can get started. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: "Customer Service Templates": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG 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) --------------------------------------------- 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 Course "Etsy Listings that Sell" and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/build-email-list-from-etsy ------- *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

Ethan Morford is a modern day craftsman and a full blooded entrepreneur. He built his business, Hazel Oak Farms, beginning on Etsy with zero loans while working a full time sales job. Today he runs his full time Etsy shop, a Shopify store and a physical store front selling his gorgeous hand crafted furniture with his wife by his side on their farm in Ohio. Their pieces have been featured in The Etsy House over the holidays of 2021 and made him TikTok famous. You're going to be inspired and equipped by this wonderful Etsy success story. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Where to find Ethan and Hazel Oak Farms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazeloakfarms/?hl=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hazeloakfarms/_shop/ Website: https://www.hazeloakfarms.com Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelOakFarms Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanmorford?source=h5_m&_r=1 --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/handmade-furniture-etsy-shop ------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: 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 AND: 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)

Have you been hearing about the rise of Etsy shop suspensions recently? It can be a bit scary to take that leap with a new Etsy shop with all the rumors floating around—BUT today hopefully I will set your mind at ease! I'm teaching you how to avoid the most dangerous mistakes Etsy sellers make, what actions are most likely to cause a shop suspension, AND what you can do to get your shop back if it happens to you. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Link to Etsy's article about suspensions: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015672628-How-to-Unsuspend-Your-Account Youtube Video Tutorial on Trademark searches: https://youtu.be/Vq4mfFj0Nis Trademark website: www.uspto.gov My email: [email protected] Etsy's email: [email protected] UPDATE: I have heard that this email address may no longer work. Instead try: [email protected] *Email them from the same email address connected to your Etsy shop "Hi there! I'm reaching out today because I believe my store was shut down by an auto-bot. I would like to request a manual review of my Etsy shop." Wait a few days to hear back via email before you call them. Use this number to call Etsy corporate if you don't get an email response: Etsy's phone number: (888)659-3879 UPDATE: Since the airing of this episode, this contact number for Etsy has been deactivated. Sale Samurai – my secret weapon for SEO on Etsy: My YOUTUBE Video Link (sneak peek): 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) --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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-shop-suspension DISCLAIMER: I can't give you legal advice and you should not interpret what I share in this podcast to BE legal advice. Etsy hasn't commented on this. I guarantee I've missed stuff here. But I did my best to research this whole topic and see what the most common issues are. So this is my best effort to give you some insight into why suspensions happen—especially at the frequency we're seeing them for new shops. AND some ways you can hopefully get your shop back up if it does! ------- 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) *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

One of the most important ways you can set your shop and products apart on Etsy is by developing an intentional brand strategy for your Etsy shop. Today I am joined by the lovely and very accomplished, Erika Pruett, who is a graphic designer and brand strategist. She's giving us tons of insight into what makes a brand irresistible and a bunch of practical ways you level up your branding within your own business. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Places to find Erika and her products/resources: Free vendor guide: thebrandingcrew.co/vendor-guide Branding Course: thebrandingcrew.co/the-course Branding Starter Kits: thebrandingcrew.co/the-shop Website: thebrandingcrew.co --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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-branding-strategy ------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: My Customer Service Templates & 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 *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

April Kehrer learned crochet only a few short years ago and now she's turned her passion for yarn into a largely passive income with her Etsy Shop @KehrerBerryCrafts. She went from being a teacher, to running an in-home daycare for several years, to now selling crochet patterns, supplies, and finished pieces FULL TIME on Etsy. You're going to love her amazing Etsy success story and her infectious personality! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: April's Etsy Shop: @KehrerBerryCrafts Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KehrerBerryCrafts?ref=shop_sugg Instagram: @KehrerBerryCrafts https://www.instagram.com/kehrerberrycrafts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kehrerberrycrafts TikTok: @KehrerBerryCrafts ------------------------------ 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/crochet-patterns-on-etsy ------- THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Perfecting Pinterest: 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 My Website: Today's Sponsor is my website "HowtoSellYourStuff.com" where I offer free and paid resources to help new Etsy sellers reach their goals faster. Check out my flagship course "Listings that Sell" https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell *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

Surprise Episode! My personal business coach, best-selling author Jennifer Allwood, is teaching us how to create multiple revenue streams-- starting with our Etsy shops--- and develop a long-term legacy mindset for our businesses. Jennifer runs a multi-7-figure coaching business and has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Times, The Huffington Post and ABC News to name a few. Buckle your seat belts—because this episode will give you vision for your Etsy shop like you've never had before. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Revenue Ramp-Up (get a taste of working with Jen!—only available for a few days!) https://bit.ly/3Lq3xUl The Better Way Program (full course): https://bit.ly/3p7Dt71 www.JenniferAllwood.com/quiz Jennifer on Instagram: @JenniferAllwood --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/from-Etsy-to-multiple-revenue-streams-with-jennifer-allwood *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

The most powerful marketing tool that Etsy sellers have "off-Etsy" is Pinterest! Over the past two years the platform has changed into an ecommerce goldmine and Etsy sellers are poised to majorly benefit. Listen in to my convo with expert Tabby White from the Pinterest Marketing Company, Simple Pin Media, as she gives us powerful tips and strategies to start getting our Etsy shops massive on exposure starting today. FULL SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Pinterest-for-Etsy-Simple-Pin-Media **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Free email series that walks you through the basics of getting started on Pinterest: simplepinmedia.com/start Idea Pin Workshop coming Feb 17th! simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-workshops General website simplepinmedia.com for more resources! IG: instagram.com/simplepinmedia Simple Pin Media podcast: https://www.simplepinmedia.com/simple-pin-podcast/ Sale Samurai (Etsy SEO tool): https://salesamurai.io/324.html 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 use my 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 to get 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙! ▶ howtosellyourstuff (all in lowercase) Youtube video showing how Sale Samurai works: https://youtu.be/HIw0oqF1aJc Lizzie's Etsy Course: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell --------------------------------------------- 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/etsy-listings-that-sell 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/Pinterest-for-Etsy-Simple-Pin-Media ----- Today's Sponsor is my FREE Etsy Masterclass! My "How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop" Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I'm teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy. You can grab it today--- it's available on demand at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass *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

EPISODE DETAILS Are you curious about creating passive income on Etsy? You'll love this episode that's all about POD for Etsy. POD means Print on Demand-- and my guest, Jenny, who is a TikTok coach for POD is sharing so much insight into this fascinating and lucrative business model. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF WE MENTIONED: **Jenny's TikTok: @Jennyfromtheshopp https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyfromtheshopp Printify: https://bit.ly/3HsCWDw Printful: https://bit.ly/3rkIkD7 **The podcast Jenny Mentioned: "The Cathy Heller Show" (formerly "Don't Keep Your Day Job"): https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/ **Mockup Shops on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/moodymocks https://www.etsy.com/shop/StopMockandRoll **The Print on Demand Course that Jenny recommends is no longer available BUT since being on the podcast, she has created 2 courses of her own that are EXCELLENT: 1) Etsy Print on Demand for Beginners-- learn all the basics of setting up your Etsy POD Business: https://bit.ly/3sZdjoF 2) Design on Demand-- learn how to create best-selling designs for your Etsy POD Business: https://bit.ly/3Du55KD --------------------------------------------- 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/passive-income-with-print-on-demand ----- Today's Sponsors are: My FREE Etsy Masterclass! My "How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop" Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I'm teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy. You can grab it today--- it's available on demand at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass AND 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 *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

Do you feel like there is a secret to Etsy that you still need to figure out to be successful? On this episode I'm spilling the beans about 10 INCREDIBLE tools that many of the big time Etsy sellers use to get huge results in their Etsy shops—and make life easier too! Listen in and you may just find that secret you've been waiting on. I can't wait to share them with you! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: **3 Week Contest to win a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Etsy coaching session on zoom with me! Rate the podcast and write a review before 2/10 to enter the drawing! I will draw two winners from the bunch and they'll each get a free 30-minute coaching session. Tune in on 2/17 to find out if you won.*** OR Send a written testimonial for my website to enter the drawing: [email protected] 10 TOOLS: noissue (eco-friendly, customizable packaging): https://noissue.pxf.io/9W9KxE Places to get mockup photos: Etsy: www.Etsy.com Creative Market: www.CreativeMarket.com Graphic design: Canva.com for creating easy graphics: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068 My SEO Secret Weapon: Sale Samurai: https://salesamurai.io/324.html 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 use my 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 to get 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙! ▶ howtosellyourstuff (all in lowercase) My YouTube video sneak peek of Sale Samurai: https://youtu.be/HIw0oqF1aJc Trend finder: Etsy Trends: https://www.etsy.com/market/trendingnow Google Trends: https://trends.google.com Compliant Emails for Etsy with Craftkit: Craftkit: https://craftkit.app/smiley Use the coupon code SMILEY for 50% off your first 3 months. My YouTube Tutorial for CraftKit: https://youtu.be/tjG3eGUe_e8 Social Media Marketing for Etsy: Podcast Episode 8 (all about Pinterest) https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-8-how-to-use-pinterest-to-sell-on-etsy My client, Preston's hilarious Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LevityPrintCo On Instagram: @LevityPrintCo Website/App for removing TikTok logo: https://snaptik.app/en Insanely cheaper shipping: www.Pirateship.com Crazy Detailed Stats for your Etsy Shop: https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/ My Favorite Photo Editing Apps: Afterlight: https://afterlight.co/ Facetune: https://www.facetuneapp.com/ Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html 3 Free Adobe Lightroom Presets from Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com/3freepresets --------------------------------------------- Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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 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/10-incredible-tools-for-Etsy ----- Today's Sponsor is my FREE Etsy Masterclass! My "How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop" Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I'm teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy. You can grab it today--- it's available on demand at HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass *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

Are you struggling to get Etsy sales and you're not sure why? Don't worry! That's totally normal and we can get to the bottom of it quickly! Today we're going over 8 things to check in your shop to make sure you're set up for success. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: **3 Week Contest to win a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Etsy coaching session on zoom with me! Rate the podcast and write a review before 2/10 to enter the drawing! I will draw two winners from the bunch and they'll each get a free 30-minute coaching session. Tune in on 2/17 to find out if you won.*** Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ My viral TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrUJmD6/ Last week's podcast: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/passive-income-on-etsy ANASTASIA'S INFO: Anastasia's eCourse for Digital Products on Etsy--> Passive Potential: https://bit.ly/34s90ZG free webinar: https://bit.ly/33eatCh tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anastasiastemplates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiastemplates/ Lizzie's FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass How to set up your FAQ section: https://seller-tools.com/community/p/165/faq-for-your-etsy-shop#:~:text=To%20add%20an%20FAQ%20just,%22Frequently%20asked%20questions%22%20section. Canva.com for creating easy graphics: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068 Send a written testimonial for my website to enter the drawing: [email protected] --------------------------------------------- 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/more-etsy-sales ----- Today's Sponsor is my FREE Etsy Masterclass! My "How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop" Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I'm teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy. You can grab it today--- it's available on demand at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass *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

If you've been wondering how to create a steady passive income on Etsy, this episode is for you! I'm here with Anastasia Gentry of Anastasia's Templates—and she is sharing her insights on building a digital product Etsy shop so you can make money on autopilot. She also happens to have 35k followers on TikTok—so you better believe we'll be picking her brain about using TikTok to sell on Etsy. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Anastasia's eCourse for Digital Products on Etsy--> Passive Potential: https://bit.ly/34s90ZG free webinar: https://bit.ly/33eatCh tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anastasiastemplates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiastemplates/ --------------------------------------------- Lizzie's Resources: 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/passive-income-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 *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

We're heading full force in 2022 and I want to help you get a head start on marketplace trends for the new year! Today we're talking all about the Etsy trends we can expect to see in 2022. Can you incorporate any of these into your shop? **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Forbes Intro to Cryptocurrency: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/what-is-cryptocurrency/ Podcast Episode 15: How to Prepare for you Etsy Shop Launch (COACHING SESSION with JULIA) https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-your-etsy-shop-launch Finpowerment: https://business.pinterest.com/en-gb/pinterest-predicts/2022/finpowerment/ Lagom Swedish Philosophy: https://www.countryandtownhouse.co.uk/interiors/lagom/ Buy Nothing Movement: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/realestate/buy-nothing-facebook-group.html Etsy's article on 2022 trends: https://blog.etsy.com/news/2021/etsy-reveals-top-2022-trends-and-a-look-back-at-2021/ Newer article from Etsy: Early Insights! https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/marketplace-insights-early-2022-trends/1060546536815 The Home Edit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomeedit/ MORE RESOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2021/12/28/four-trends-that-will-shape-retail-in-2022/?sh=6e0b3735519a https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanpearson/2021/12/03/whats-on-trend-for-retail-in-2022-here-are-5-predictions/?sh=33cb52bb63cb https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2021/12/29/what-will-customers-be-buying-in-2022-e-commerce-experts-reveal-product-trends/?sh=33027b775332 https://business.pinterest.com/en-gb/pinterest-predicts/ --------------------------------------------- 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/2022-etsy-trends ----- Today's Sponsor is "Canva.com." Get started with this amazing design platform using my link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068 *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

Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made. It's 95% about your mindset. Here are the business books that helped me develop myself into someone who could grow and maintain and full-time Etsy shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/3IOj1Aa Fear is Not the Boss of You: https://amzn.to/3ytfjqF Boundaries: https://amzn.to/3EYuQRR Everything is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/30pThbU How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://amzn.to/3dRIk66 Eat that Frog: https://amzn.to/3pWrV5X Keep Your Love On: https://amzn.to/3dTb6TK Soundtracks: https://amzn.to/3GHLKVf Destined to Win: https://amzn.to/3pV5Jco --------------------------------------------- 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: ----- 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 *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

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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

Listen in to find out about my experience with Etsy's Vacation Mode feature. Should you use vacation mode in your Etsy shop? Learn my suggestions for when and how to use vacation mode and how to plan ahead and have the right expectations. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com. ----- Resources I mentioned: Phenomenal business book: "Everything is Figureoutable" by Marie Forleo Podcast episode #2: How to get your Etsy Listings seen by more shoppers today 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 ----- 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: ----- Today's Sponsor is "Daily Harvest" Get $35 off your first order when you use my link: https://bit.ly/2W06aaC

Are you a beginner seller on Etsy? I'm so excited for you! Today I'm sharing 4 ways to get your listings seen by more shoppers today. I love sharing Etsy tips with new shop owners. **"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 Mentioned: "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 COURSE MENTIONED: 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-2-how-to-get-your-etsy-listings-seen-by-more-shoppers-today ----- Today's Sponsor is "PicMonkey.com" Get a discounted membership when you use my link: https://picmonkey.love/ref/5oVhnA **PicMonkey has since ended their referral program. {SAD} But they still have a great service that you can access above, however there will be no incentive for you or for me. Another AMAZING tool for graphic design that lot's of beginners and experts alive love is Canva.com. You can check out their free trial here: https://partner.canva.com/c/2545784/647168/10068

I thought the best way to launch this new podcast was to share with you my own Etsy success story! I went from corporate girl, to network marketer, to social media manager and consultant, to full time Etsy Seller and blogger. Listen in to hear the journey that took me from there to here and why I believe you can build a successful Etsy shop, too. I'm so excited to see you thrive and I'm here to give you all my best tips and tricks. **"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 Mentioned: "4 Strategies I used to grow my Etsy shop from $25 to $6000+/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 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/podcast-episode-1-my-etsy-success-story ----- Today's Sponsor is "Daily Harvest" Get $35 off your first order when you use my link: https://bit.ly/2W06aaC