Etsy Conversations Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Rebroadcast of On The Round. Originally aired April 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Sucre Shop. Originally aired February 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Sophia Pagan Photography. Originally aired February 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Designed by Dani N. Originally aired February 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Cherry Pixels Photos. Originally aired February 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Too Many Pieces. Originally aired January 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Mahogany Rhino. Originally aired January 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Rebroadcast of Tenerina Bags. Originally aired January 2015. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired December 2014. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired February 2019. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired April 2019. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired December 2018. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired May 2018. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Originally aired May 2018. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Conversation originally aired April 2014. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Conversation originally aired March 2014. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Encore episode. Orignally aired December 2014. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
From early days of her mail order business to her current jewelry designing, book writing and health coaching, Cecilia Leibovitz shares her entrepreneurial journey. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Darowan is a Canva template and digital product creator and she helps coaches and content creators by providing time-saving tools and templates for their online businesses. She transitioned from selling physical products on Etsy to an all-digital business model that now allows to live a nomadic life. Listen to our convo to hear her unique story. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
From accountant to Etsy seller and Etsy educator, Lauren Kilgore has found success on the platform and now also shows other sellers the way to do the same. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
She birthed a business during the pandemic, then birthed a real life baby after her COVID wedding, now Marilyn is sharing what's happened with her brand, Gemini Fusion, over the last two years. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Deb started off selling her handmade crafts on consignment in brick and mortar shops. At the urging of her daughters who were already selling on Etsy, she opened up her own Etsy shop and hit on a trend before it became a trend. Now she runs a successful side business on Etsy selling her handmade gnomes and home decor items and is sharing her Etsy journey on the podcast. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
With over 25 years of business banking and investing experience under her belt, Gloria Ware supports Black women and BIPOC through building the networks, visibility and communities that enable them to unleash their individual and collective power. We talk about how she applies this mission to sellers in the Etsy community. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Finding your niches sometimes doesn't mean hours of keyword research and using multiple tools and endless hours of market research. For Tonya of Accented Glory her niche was right in front of her eyes everyday and in our conversation she shares how she landed on it and has grown an accessory and jewelry brand that gets featured in major publications. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
From grappling with the idea that she's an artist to having her designs featured and sold on home decor items in Target, Dorcas shares her Etsy journey. From dreaming of being a fashion designer to a stint in finance and now a thriving full-time career as an artist. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Whitney is a relatively new vintage seller who opened an Instagram shop in April 2021, after being furloughed then quitting her job as a nurse. She opened her Etsy shop - ThriftyWhitneyShop - in December 2021, and then launched her own website at thriftywhitney.com where she focuses on selling vintage home decor and textiles sourced from the Midwest. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Christina had a dream that she couldn't ignore. Although it wasn't easy, she quit her job and created Sari-Sari Storybooks where she publishes children’s books in the diverse languages of the Philippines. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Alison dreamt up Philanthropy Babe in 2019, and made the dream into a reality in January 2022 when she opened her Etsy shop - Nonprofit Fundraising. Philanthropy Babe is a creative project for and she uses her skill set and knowledge to help others make a positive impact on the world. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
From doing extensive research about her products to connecting with the best suppliers of ethically-sourced raw materials, selling her line of soy candles and aromatherapy products is more than just making a sale to Stefanee, it's about offering a product that enhances and elevates the lives of her customers. We chat about her journey on Etsy (and beyond) and much more in our conversation. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Astrid is a 13-year old Etsy seller paving her own path to Etsy success as a true one-woman show. She shares her Etsy journey story in our convo. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Selling Notion templates on Etsy is a an unsaturated niche that not only provides an opportunity to earn well but also to help others get organized. Michelle from The Better Grind is back again to talk about Notion and how sellers can learn to get started selling in this niche. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Sarah started off on Etsy selling bookmarks but today she's helping Etsy (and ecommerce in general) sellers get a handle on their numbers, thus increasing the profitability of their businesses with the business spreadsheets she sells. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
You have skills you've gained just from being an Etsy seller and those are skills someone would probably be willing to pay you for. Aubree Malick hosts the podcast Freelance to CEO and in our convo she shares how Etsy sellers can create an additional stream of income by offering services to others using skills they've learned as Etsy sellers. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Learn from Alyssa Rivera, Product Manager at Gelato, how this print-on-demand production partner is revolutionizing POD for Etsy sellers and enabling us to scale our businesses and create passive income streams. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
It's been just over a year since Nicole was last on the podcast and in our convo we discuss what she's been up to since then. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Michelle created a niche for her Etsy shop in a market that she understood after she tried fitting into one that she didn't. She shares in our convo what it took for her to figure out her lane on Etsy and how she has now not only found success, but is sharing tools and a course that helps other sellers find their own profitable lanes on Etsy also. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Julie and the team at Gold City Ventures offer a wildly successful course teaching how to sell printables on Etsy. In our convo, we talk about everything, from what the course offers (and it's a lot), to the keyword research strategy they teach students to help them grow successful Etsy shops selling printables, all without the need to rely on social media, and so much more. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Angie White from Episode 340 is having a 5-day flash sale on her Etys shop re-branding and makeover course. If you haven't yet picked up a copy, you can get ie now for $50 off for the next five days - July 16th, 2022 through July 20th, 2022. Grab your copy at
Cat Hutchings runs two Etsy shops and combined and after years of selling on Etsy she has become an Etsy-made millionaire. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Sasha is a Certified Management Accountant who has left her corporate job and is now a full-time top 1% Etsy seller. We talk all about how she accomplished that in our convo. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Chrissy's Etsy journey started with her trying to get rid of a flower wall. And now, four years and almost three thousand garlands later, Chrissy is making over 6-figures a year and going strong. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Sue Monhait runs her own product-based business and in the process found an educational gap that women in business were experiencing. This led her to create Gift Biz Unwrapped and in our convo this week she shares how she uses both her podcast and her platform to help women in business grow to six-figure businesses and beyond. Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ Be My Podcast Guest - https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Angie runs the Etsy shop The Celebration Bird which she opened in 2020 as a side hustle doing something she loved - graphic design. Now with almost 3000 sales (at the time of our convo), she's also created a very helpful course for Etsy sellers about how to up the branding of their shops. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Tess is a veteran Etsy seller who's been selling on the platform since 2008. She's found organic success by putting in the elbow grease and going with what the market asked for. Listen in to hear her journey. it's fascinating! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Etsy just announced an update to listing descriptions and how Etsy Search will work going forward. Listen to get the details in this bonus mini episode of the podcast. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/etsyconvo Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/ https://convome.com/be-my-etsy-conversations-podcast-guest/
Typewriter Tim, like his name implies sells vintage typewriters on Etsy and has found great success in this unique niche. Tune in to hear the story of his Etsy journey. Connect with me on
Becky is a returning podcast guest. She's gone from Etsy seller to social media manager and this week is sharing the story of her journey from one to the other. Connect with me on
This week I chat with Abby Glassenberg, President & Co-Founder of the Craft Industry Alliance. From her early days as an Etsy seller to creating the foremost organization for craft industry professionals, we discuss Abby's career progression and how the organization she co-founded is helping to advance and support the crafting industry. Connect with me on
In this short episode I talk briefly about Etsy's new increase in fees. I give my own opinions about it and I invite you to share yours as well. Listen to hear how you can make your voice and opinions heard right here. Connect with me on
Rebroadcast of Conversation w/Gillian of Pretty Happy Vintage Visit for more information
Rich is a software engineer by day, a volunteer high school STEAM educator by night, and an Etsy maker and seller at all other times in-between. Listen to his inspiring story in this episode. For more information and links to resources mentioned, visit Connect with me on Instagram
Alicia has been selling her jewelry on Etsy since the very early days and after having multiple features of her work both on and off Etsy, she is sharing lessons on how others can find success on Etsy even despite the platform's changing landscape. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
From starting out with a shop on Etsy, she has grown Aligned Adventure into a brand way beyond Etsy. She now coaches other Etsy and creative business owners on how to break through the barriers that stop them from accomplishing their creative business goals. For links to resources mentioned visit Connect with me on Instagram
Mandy and I talk about niching way down for success on etsy because that's exactly what she did and it has paid off in a big way. From being able to bring her husband into the biz full-time to hiring employees and so much more. For links to resources mentioned visit Connect with me on Instagram:
This week we learn about Craftkit and how to use it for email marketing for Etsy sellers, Designed to help you grow sales & improve customer service, co-founder Andreas Lundahl explains it all. For more information and links to resources mentioned visit Connect with me on Instagram
Olga and her team run have a homegrown clothing line and Etsy is the platform they use to launch it. Listen to hear this unique perspective what a clothing business can accomplish on Etsy. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Jessica created a business around a need she found in the greeting card space by making greeting cards for the good, bad, and messy moments of life. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Elizabeth went from corporate America to Etsy but not by choice initially. She has since made very sweet lemonade from lemons... Listen to our convo to hear how she did it. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Stacey started on Etsy in 2014 but didn't hit her stride until February 2021 and now with a focus on self care and mental health and wellness, she's making plans to make her business her full time income source. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Vanessa needed a creative outlet and eventually it turned into a growing business on Etsy. Hear how she transitioned to entrepreneur and book author in our convo. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Allie is running a business on Etsy that fills a gap by providing resources for mental health including printable workbooks, wall art, and cards. Finding a niche has been key to her gaining traction. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Allison sells nature-inspired tattoos and after having to pivot due to the pandemic of 2020, she has hit her stride and over 11,000 sales on Etsy and is now nurturing a business with an eye on the future. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Wholesale In A Box has grown and evolved since Emily and I last spoke and she and her team have added an additional resource for Etsy sellers - One Mill School. I'm talking all about these new developments for Etsy sellers ready to expand their business with Emily Kerr-Finell. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
It's a message that bears repeating, to grow you need to expand. This week I'm talking about diversifying revenue streams for Etsy sellers with The Product Boss Ladies, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep. Visit for links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Hillary opened her Etsy shop as a creative outlet and created a niche within a large market where she now sells her custom pet gifts. Hear how she niched down and found what worked best for her business. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram:
Nicole was a SAHM trying to maintain her sanity as a new mom. She opened her "little" Etsy shop to do just that and now it's 6-figure income store with over 18,000 sales. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram:
Walkthrough of new Etsy research tool Sale Samurai with developer Neil Lassen. Learn how this tool helps improve your Etsy sales & business. Check out and use coupon code "etsyconversations" without the quotes to get 20% off your subscription for life. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
Tonya Weekley is finding success in a passion-based business on & off Etsy as the creative soap-maker at The Bodacious Bee & real estate agent with Lynn Real Estate. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram
From teaching elementary school children part-time, to teaching English to children in China, to running her own craft workshops and of course creating her vibrant handmade quilts and quilted products, Darcy Hunter has a lot on her plate and she loves it all. This week we get to have a discussion about how she’s keeping it all in balance, and more. For more information, visit Connect with me on Instagram
Becky started creating jewelry that brought her solace and eventually realized it was doing the same for others as well. She’s now building her Etsy shop and business around sparking joy in others through her positive and uplifting jewelry. Visit for more information. Connect with me on Instagram
Getting featured on Etsy is a dream right? For all the good it can bring, there are some things to be aware of. Kwadwo runs the Etsy shop Crafted Glory Design. It's been two years since our last convo and he's back and he's sharing his experience with getting featured by Etsy. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram: @EtsyConversations
We get real this week about the struggles of hitting a wall when selling on Etsy and techniques for breaking through w/Angeline of Sew Seal Deliver. For more information visit: Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etsyconversations/
Hannah become unemployed on account of the global pandemic of 2020, but she doubled down in her business and on TikTok and her sales went through the roof.
From not liking to read books to making it his mission to help children of color develop a love for books and reading, Robert Trujillo is using his art for good in many ways. For more information and for links to resources mentioned visit ConvoMe.com Connect with on Instagram: @EtsyConversations
Shoshana Cantwell left a secure job in corporate America at the height of the COVID pandemic to start an Etsy-based business. In our convo this week, she shares more about her journey onto Etsy and beyond. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Kelsey hit the ground running when she started her business, from an ecommerce site to a product line she eventually pivoted from... Now she uses her graphic design skills and inspiration from her surroundings (no matter where she is) to create artwork, prints, and home decor items which she sells in her Etsy shop, on Amazon Handmade, as well as on her own ecommerce website. Hear more about her journey in our convo. Learn more at Connect with me on Instagram:
Ashley Lohr is as organized as you'd expect an educator to be and she brings that skill to her business on Etsy combined with a deep passion for her craft. Ashley runs The Rosie Finn on Etsy where she sells her handmade enamel jewelry and in our convo we discuss careers, family, running a business, and everything in between. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Have you considered using influencer marketing to generate sales on Etsy? That's exactly what Ben of HSP Shirts stumbled into and the results were astronomic. We talk about how he's been able to navigate Etsy and running his own ecommerce website for his growing screen printing business. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Growing a passion-based Etsy shop has become a welcome outlet for James of Hobbs Ceramics. Hear how he's getting to grow his business in the wake of the pandemic of 2020. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Running a business is about more than just the money. For Christina, it's about a mission - social justice, representation, cultural awareness, and accessibility. And yes, profit too, but so much more. Visit for more information. Connect with me on Instagram:
Unlike most SAHMs who start their Etsy shop when they have little ones, Andrea waited until hers were older before she threw herself into growing her quilting business organically on Etsy. Learn what's working well for her and get tips that you can use for your own shop. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram
This is the second installation in the continuing series as we follow a brand new Etsy shop from inception to becoming a thriving business. Suze Emina of Ruby Suze Art is back to catch us up on what's been going on since her initial shop setup and I work with her on next steps and set goals for the next few months. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Clyde Carper is starting out his business on Etsy and he has a greater goal for it which is go global. In our conversation this week, you'll learn about his plan to maximize the Etsy platform to help him grow his brand. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Aarica Smith is a new seller and we talk about her journey growing on Etsy and building her business from the ground up with an eye to the future. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Cindy has been running her Etsy shop amidst changing seasons on the Etsy platform and things just keep getting better for her business as she weathers the changes. Visit for more information.
This week do a deep dive into email marketing for Etsy sellers and how AWeber makes the process so much easier. Jena Bagley is the Advocate Manager for AWeber and she shares valuable information about how Etsy sellers can leverage this tool with minimal effort. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Try AWeber for free at Connect with me on Instagram
Growing on Etsy is one thing; learning how to do it successfully is another. Caleb runs eBuild Design and he's not only doing both, he's teaching other sellers to do the same. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram
I'm catching up with Ashleymarie of Sey Studios this week on the podcast. if you've ever wondered what happens to guests after the show. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram
Irene got featured on Etsy one Black Friday and ironically, that was when she knew it was time for her grow beyond Etsy... And she did! Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned.
Figuring out content marketing strategies for Etsy sellers can at first seem intimidating but that’s where service like Blog Your Store and specialists like Chi Odogwu come in. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
From in-person selling to online selling, Sarah Miller of Seaside Harmony Jewelry shares the ups and downs of both and where she is today. Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
From COVID bride to budding entrepreneur, Marilyn is making lemonade from lemons and bringing joy to other COVID brides in the process. Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Karen believes in "community over competition" and this philosophy has served her well. She has run her Etsy shop Sully's Softies since 2014 and in that time has not only grown a fulfilling business on Etsy but she has also grown a thriving community of wool creators who help each other be better creators and run more successful businesses. Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Starting and growing a side gig on Etsy has been a viable way to earn additional income during a pandemic for Ellie of Natural Needle. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
What does it really take to scale a creative business both on and off Etsy? Elizabeth Whitton of Felted Sky is my guest this week and she breaks it all down. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Learn about some very unique ways to sell vintage items on and off Etsy from vintage seller, Jessica Dollar of Pretty Old Books, who is successfully doing them all. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram
Lauren opened her Etsy shop after having a blast planning her wedding on Etsy when she found some gaps that she could fill. Now she has a growing and thriving digital products store serving the wedding, home decor and baby shower niches. Visit for more information. Connect with me on Instagram:
Join me for this new series where I guide a new seller, Ruby Suze aka Susan Emina, through the foundational steps of setting up a brand new Etsy shop all the way to running a successful Etsy-based business. This is the first installment in the series. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
From studying sculpture to creating simple everyday items from reclaimed wood in the Scottish Highlands, Richard got into Etsy with a very deliberate plan and he’s growing his shop while simultaneously keeping Scottish traditions alive and well. For more information visit Connect with me on Instagram:
Rashmi works as a software engineer by day and by night she’s running a business on Etsy that was birthed out of her return to a calming practice - creating pen art and pattern-centered art around culture and dance. Hear how she juggles both by setting reasonable boundaries and expectations of herself. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
It’s been three years since Anna and I last spoke though I’ve been keeping up with her via Twitter and she’s back to give an update on what she’s been up to since our last chat… What new things she’s now and what’s still working and what isn’t for her business. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Lauren runs the Etsy shop Funky Monkey Children which she opened in 2012. With 8 years of selling experience and almost 17,000 sales under her belt, she is now sharing her Etsy knowledge with other sellers as a podcaster and Etsy education specialist. Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Jennifer hung out on Etsy with her shop for two years but when she realized she was bringing in her own massive following who were fiercely loyal to her brand, she knew it was time to own her brand. Hear how she did it and how she's thriving after taking control of her own brand (not just a website). Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
As an Etsy seller you need to get a good handle on your finances, and even more so if you want to grow your business. Danielle Hayden is a CPA, co-owner of Kickstart Accounting and the creator of the Profit Planner journal and this week she’s sharing tips and resources for Etsy sellers when it comes to bookkeeping and accounting. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
If you think you're missing out on sales because you haven't done all your Etsy things by the book, then you'll enjoy hearing Reggie's Etsy story. With over 13,000 sales on Etsy and a customer base willing to wait months for one of her dolls, she's paved her own unique path on Etsy and you'll learn that you can as well. Visit for more information and links to all resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Katie Jo found quick success on Etsy soon after setting up shop, but she still found herself learning a lot as her business took off. Now she makes it a point to give back to the maker community through mentoring even as she continues to aim for higher goals in her own shop and business. Visit for show notes and links to all the resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
If you dream of expanding your brand beyond Etsy but still using Etsy as the great jumping off point that it can be, you'll enjoy my chat with Laura Knopp. She has successfully grown a stable brand on Etsy and then transitioned it to her own freestanding site where she now has a unique product line she offers... And more. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Everything was going smoothly until COVID-19 hit and Brian's Etsy shop got directly hit in an indirect way. Fortunately, he figured out how to pivot, expand his product line and benefit from Etsy's offsite ads program in order to still come out on top. Visit for all links and resources mentioned in this episode. Connect with me on Instagram
After hearing from numerous co-workers that they'd quit their jobs if they could create the type of art she did, Leigh Nodar decided to make a go for it. Within a year she was able to match her salary as a nurse and actually quit nursing to pursue creating and selling her art full time. Hear the full story and much in our convo this week. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned in this episode. Connect with me on Instagram
Deciding to expand your Etsy-based business to an ecommerce site is a big one. Shopify is an alternative that lots of sellers consider. Tune in to hear the pros and cons of adding on a Shopify store with Shopify Expert Elle McCann of Curious Themes. More information available at Connect with me on Instagram:
Nancy Badillo learned the hard way what not to do online. Now she's sharing her Etsy shop success tips and much more with other sellers. Visit for links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:
Joey LaMeche travels the world and runs his Etsy shop at the same time. In our convo, he shares his Etsy story about the joys of experiencing other cultures but also the very real ups and downs of running an Etsy shop without having a true home base. Resources and links mentioned are available at Connect with me on Instagram
In the midst of the COVD-19 pandemic of 2020, Etsy put out a call sellers to help alleviate the shortage of face masks because they forecasted that the supply wouldn't meet the demand. Susan Kistler runs the Etsy shop Rocky Loves Lulu and she responded to that call. What happened is both amazing and inspiring. She shares her Etsy story in our convo. Resources and links mentioned are available at Connect with on Instagram
My next webinar is coming in July! Join me for a live online training session on Etsy Ads (formerly known as Promoted Listings) and Offsite Ads. Learn how to use these advertising options to drive more sales to your Etsy shop. Come with your questions, we'll have a Q&A session after the training. Register at Visit for more information
Kate started her Etsy shop Bolt and Rally as a side hustle while working as a flight attendant. Then the COVID pandemic hit, she was furloughed, and then... Her Etsy shop sales really took flight. Hear her heartwarming story of something positive in this midst of a crisis. Links and resources mentioned available at Connect with me on Instagram:
Join me for a live online training session on Etsy Search and SEO. Learn how to optimize your Etsy listings for Etsy Search and Google Search. Come with your questions, we'll have a Q&A session after the training. Register at Visit for more information
The COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses in different ways. Charlotte of Crooked Crow Masks figured out how to a successful Etsy-based business across two continents. Resources and links mentioned available at Connect with me on Instagram
Are you thinking about setting up your own ecommerce website and wondering if Shopify is a good option... Or better than Etsy? Here's my take. Resources mentioned available at Connect with me on Instagram:
Maddy Stevens might be a young Etsy seller but she's putting in a tremendous amount of passion and grit into her Etsy shop Miss Maddy Makes. Links and resources mentioned can be found at Connect with me on Instagram
Learn how you can easily your Etsy (and other) products on Instagram even if you don't have a website (ecommerce or otherwise). Original post and all links and resources mentioned are available at Connect with me on Instagram:
Alisha's creative business has grown since our last convo in 2018. From hiring a virtual assistant to starting an email marketing campaign, and making time to create a video course on Skillshare for online and ecommerce-based businesses! Links to resources mentioned and show notes are available at Connect with me on Instagram
Learn how you can get free access to the online crafting class site CreativeBug and not just for a free trial period. Original blog post and all links and resources mentioned are available at Connect with me on Instagram:
Colette has been running her Etsy shop Ever Blooming Originals for 9 years and her daughter Ceanne joined her a year ago. With over 28,000 sales this success has come with some "happy" growing pains. We talk all about this and much more in our convo. Enjoy! Visit for links mentioned in this episode. Connect with me on Instagram
Welcome to the first episode in the audio blog series of the Etsy Conversations blog on ConvoMe.com. Etsy Q&A: How Much Does The Average Seller Make On Etsy? Original post, including all links and resources mentioned available at
Since our last convo on the podcast in December 2017, Julie has gone from about 1,000 sales to just under 6,000 sales on Etsy as of the time of our convo this episode. She's done that by working smarter not harder according to her and she's sharing exactly what that means in our discussion. Enjoy! Connect with me on IG: All links and resources mentioned are available at
What started off as a creative outlet for a hobby eventually has turned into a thriving and growing business for Naa Ardua of Paper Flo Designs on Etsy. Learn how she has expanded her creative reach and educational offerings on Etsy and beyond. Connect with me on Instagram: Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes at
I'm thrilled to announce that I will be part of the official Etsy U Instructor program for 2020 and in this episode I share what the program is all about and what being a part of it means for me and for your Etsy-based business. I also talk about the Google My Business and what it means for you. All resources mentioned are available at Connect with me on Instagram
Cindy went from collecting vintage linens to growing a successful business on Etsy selling them, and it all started with an innocent de-stashing project. Listen to hear the full story behind her Etsy journey. Connect with on Instagram: Full show notes and resources mentioned available at
Stacey left Etsy and set up her ecommerce website back in 2018. It's thriving and she now sells on Twitch well. Catch up with Stacey to learn how her journey has been going. Connect with me on IG:
Amayo runs the Etsy shop Southern Pantherrr and she's based in Calabar, Nigeria. We talk all about her Etsy journey, including the ups and downs of being a seller based outside the U.S. and how she overcomes some of the hurdles associated with that. If you're an international seller and you wonder how others are making it, listen in and be inspired. Visit for more information.
Daphne has organically grown her Etsy shop, Macramental, from zero to almost 800 sales in just over two years. Her Etsy journey shows that growing a business doesn't have to be a stressful, frenetic venture. Listen in to hear how she does it. Visit for more information.
Traci is a vintage Etsy seller & coach and she has a passion to help other sellers, especially those who are in the vintage line of business, do the same. Visit for more information.
Kwadwo runs the Etsy shop Crafted Glory Design and this week we talk about how he eased into running his handmade business and an Airbnb business as well... All in addition to a full-time job! Visit for more information.