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How can I make more sales on Etsy? How do I improve my SEO and get more traffic? How do I turn my favorites into sales? Can I really make enough money to go full time on Etsy?
Welcome to The Handmade Shop Podcast. Your source for efficient and effective tips and tricks for selling your handmade products on Etsy. Get more sales and traffic each week. For makers of all types. Whether you want to start your side hustle, support your family, or quit your day job, The Handmade Shop Podcast is going to help you do it faster.
Getting favorites on Etsy is so fun, right? Until you start to spend all day wondering why these people aren’t just buying already!
Listen to this week’s episode to learn what to do when someone favorites one of your
Etsy listings.
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Your time management skills need to be top notch when you’re a full time business owner. Learn more about how to evaluate your time and schedule as a full-time Etsy seller.
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Click here to grab my Time Management Planner for Etsy sellers.
In our last episode, we looked at outsourcing for full-time Etsy sellers. Today, we're flipping the coin and discussing what you should avoid outsourcing.
We’ll chat about outsourcing SEO services, product design, social media ads, PR, and social media management.
Upcoming Episode Teaser: Join us next week for the final episode of this six-figure series, where we'll tackle time management for full-time Etsy sellers.
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Outsourcing is an important part of any full-time product business. Listen to this episode for the top 4 things that full-time Etsy sellers should be outsourcing in their businesses.
Need help with this process? Click here to apply for private mentoring with me. Spots are limited.
If you’ve even struggled with picking a niche on Etsy, this episode is for you.
Learn the steps to picking a niche on Etsy that sells.
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Join the Seller Collective here to get personalized help with this process for your business.
The Etsy Summer Slump is almost here! But it doesn’t have to mean a big drop in sales.
Listen to this episode to learn how to create a Summer Slump Sales plan.
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Join me in the Seller Collective to access my Summer Slump Workshop and make your planning even easier!
Can you ditch social media marketing for your Etsy business?
It depends on who’s asking!
Listen to this week’s episode for my marketing recommendations for Etsy sellers who hate marketing.
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Want to work with me 1:1? Click here to schedule your application call.
Not making consistent sales yet? I’d love to help you with your marketing strategy in the Seller Collective. Join here then make plans to attend one of our live group coaching calls to get personalized feedback on your marketing strategy.
Welcome back to the Six Figure Series for Etsy sellers looking to scale their revenue.
Today we’re going to talk about scaling your Etsy business by doing less because I know your to-do list is getting way too long right now.
Learn how to analyze your shop and prioritize what’s working.
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Need 1:1 help? Schedule your application call for private mentoring here.
The Six Figure Series is back!
If you’re working on scaling your handmade business, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast because the next few episodes are just for you.
Join me for this episode to learn my top 3 tips for getting year-round sales on Etsy.
Ready for some 1:1 help to scale your business? Click here to schedule your application call with me. Private mentoring is best for sellers making $3,000 - $10,000 monthly who want to scale to six or seven figures in their businesses.
In this episode I’m giving you my top 3 tips for staying disciplined with your to do list for your handmade business.
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If you’ve ever said something along the lines of “I’m getting a lot of traffic but no sales!” then this episode is a must listen for you as an Etsy seller.
Learn how many visits you actually need to make a sale and what to do if you aren’t converting as much as you want to!
Questions? Join my Facebook group and let me know!
My Facebook group has has a big increase in posts about Etsy scammers in the last few weeks. This week’s episode talks about how to protect your shop from getting hacked.
The top 5 ways I rest and recover from burnout after a busy holiday season on Etsy.
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Already a member of the group? Click here to directly RSVP to Day 1. (You must be a member of the group or this link won’t work. Please click to join the group using the first link before trying to RSVP)
Are you a digital product seller on Etsy? Let’s talk about what you can outsource in your business when you’re running out of time!
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Have you ever felt “stuck” in your Etsy sales? Learn the steps you can take to increase sales on Etsy after hitting a plateau in this week's episode.
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Join the Seller Collective waitlist here.
Find me on Instagram or in my Facebook group.
Is your perfect Etsy strategy holding you back? In this week’s episode, let’s talk about how a Real World Strategy can help you make more progress in your business with less burnout.
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Join the Seller Collective.
Join me for another Ask Me Anything episode.
Today’s question: Does how often you list on Etsy affect the algorithm?
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My favorite saying this time of year for my Etsy business is “Procrastination on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on mine.”
Learn how I apply that to my business and get 3 tips for not burning out this holiday season on Etsy in this week’s episode.
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Join me for an Ask Me Anything episode.
Question: Do you recommend having only one product line per Etsy shop?
Listen to the episode to find out!
Follow me on Instagram to submit a question in the future.
What makes a quality listing on Etsy? Let’s walk through the buying process in today’s episode to help you figure out the 4 most important factors.
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Etsy announced their holiday sale dates. Listen to this episode to learn more about the dates and how to decide if Etsy’s recommendations are right for you.
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Seller Collective
Not everyone needs a paid keyword research tool in order to make more sales on Etsy. Should you be using one? This week’s episode will help you decide.
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I hate to admit this to you, but I can not spell. It’s not one of my skills. So you know I’ve misspelled a thing or two in that Etsy search bar.
Should you include misspellings in your Etsy listings? Let’s chat about it in this week’s episode of The Handmade Shop podcast.
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I messed up one really big thing before I went full time on Etsy. Listen to this week’s episode to avoid the same mistakes.
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If you’re making $5,000+ monthly and you’re ready for personalized strategy to grow your business without the drama, click here to apply to work with me 1:1.
Shoppers are buying earlier and earlier. We see this on Etsy every year and the experts at Google agree.
Check out this episode to learn more about what you should be doing to maximize holiday sales.
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You might not be happy about this unpopular opinion, but I hope Etsy never gives us more than 2 listing variations.
Learn why having too many choices can lower your conversion rate and sales. Then what to do instead.
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Learn how you can work with me here.
How can you make email work for your Etsy shop this holiday season? In this week’s episode I have 3 easy steps for you to take to get the most from your email list this holiday season, even if you haven’t started yours yet.
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Get 50% off your first three months of CraftKit.
Learn how to start your email list, step by step, in the Seller Collective.
Getting rid of listings can be really difficult. I know as sellers we create something we love and it can be hard to know when to get rid of the listing. I get a lot of questions about when to retire listings on Etsy, so in today’s episode I’m sharing my process with you.
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Learn more about how you can work with me here.
Working on your photography for your Etsy listings? Listen to this week’s episode for my best product photography tips.
Work with me:
Join the Seller Collective to get my Etsy course, group coaching sessions and more.
Work with me one on one.
What does it take to be a top 1% Etsy seller? Listen to this week’s episode to find out.
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The Seller Collective
Work with me 1:1
Should your business expand off Etsy. I have two questions you should be asking yourself today about expanding your selling platforms that will help you decide.
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Want more sales? Join the Seller Collective.
Ready for a 1:1 deep dive? Grab your 1:1 sessions here.
Worried about the Etsy seller payment reserves? Let’s chat today about what payment reserves are and what to do about them.
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Read more about Etsy payment reserves here.
Join my free Etsy seller Facebook group.
If you are trying to grow your profits on Etsy, this week’s episode is teaching you all about the top 6 mistakes that Etsy sellers make that tank their profitability.
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Apply here to work with me one on one. Spots are limited.
Hear me out…We all need to be prepared to be embarrassed more often as business owners. Listen to this week’s episode to learn why.
Then join me inside of my free Facebook group Etsy Seller Help and Support and tell me what brave action steps you took this week!
Have you tried the Etsy explore feature? Today’s episode tells you why you should try it and gives you 3 tips to make it work for you.
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Etsy Seller Help and Support Facebook Group
Quick tip this week: Ads amplify.
If you’re wasting money trying to fix a bad listing with Etsy ads then this episode is going to save you a lot of money.
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Watch the free masterclass here.
The Etsy search algorithm is a lot more than just tags and titles. Listen to this episode to learn what exactly is included in the search algorithm. At the end of the episode you’ll get your 3 next steps to take advantage of everything we talked about.
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Watch my free Etsy masterclass here.
Look, nobody wants a bad review. But I can promise you it’s going to happen as your Etsy business grows.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how to respond to any bad review.
Then sign up here to download the cheat sheet. Keep it handy so when you get a bad review, you know exactly what to do.
If you’ve opened a brand new shop on Etsy, this episode is a must. Learn the 4 things you should do (and 2 to avoid) to start getting sales as quickly as possible.
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Join us in the Seller Collective here to get the Set Up Shop bonus.
Is your schedule changing this summer? In this episode we talk about what to do with your Etsy business whether you’ll have more or less time to work on your business during the summer months.
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Join us in the Seller Collective here.
Want to increase your Etsy sales quickly? This week’s episode gives you 5 ways to do just that.
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Listen to episode 107 to learn more about product lines.
Learn more about my Etsy framework here.
Learn more about what Key Performance Indicators you should be tracking for Etsy growth.
Then join us in the Seller Collective here.
The Etsy summer slump is notorious. And it’s almost here! In this week’s episode, learn what you can do now to plan for the summer slump.
Then join us in the Seller Collective here - https://sarahjwaggoner.com/sellercollective/
Summer is almost here! If you’re traveling this summer you’re probably wondering if using Etsy’s Vacation Mode will hurt your shop. I’m answering that in today’s episode.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about the difference between competition and demand.
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Is Etsy too saturated? And other myths that hold you back.
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A social media manager or virtual assistant is one of the most common things Etsy sellers want to outsource first. So should you hire someone for your marketing? Listen to this episode to learn the most common mistake Etsy sellers make in this process.
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Join my free Facebook group here.
Consistency is so underrated when it comes to growing your Etsy business. Listen to this week’s episode to learn why consistency matters on Etsy and how to be consistent with what matters to your business.
Then join us in the Seller Collective here for our accountability challenge for April!
Listen to get my top 4 tips for being more productive when you work full time.
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Get $35 off your first Home Chef order.
How many listings do you need to make a full product line? Find out in this week’s episode of The Handmade Shop Podcast.
Then join us inside the Seller Collective here.
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Here’s a spring cleaning checklist for your Etsy business.
Don’t forget to join me in my free Facebook group and tell me what you learned after listening!
So what should you really be selling on Etsy this year to make a lot of money? I’m answering that question for you today.
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If you have 1 million new ideas but you're not focusing on any of then your progress is slower because you're bouncing around from thing to thing and doing nothing really well.
If you want to grow faster on Etsy, let’s get a handle on that Shiny Object Syndrome this year.
In today’s episode I have 6 questions you need to ask yourself when you get a new idea that you want to implement immediately.
Then join the waitlist here to get info about becoming a founding member.
Have some Etsy ads that are working for you? Some of my students hit a plateau and have a hard time getting Etsy to spend their full budgets as they try to scale. Here’s how to get Etsy to spend your money!
Then get more Etsy ads help inside The Handmade Creative.
Do you get those Instagram spam comments too? They drive me crazy! Listen to this week’s episode to figure out how to get rid of them.
Then follow me on Instagram for more Etsy tips.
Should you open a second Etsy shop to sell in a new niche? Let’s answer this FAQ in this week’s episode.
Have questions about this topic? Join me in my Facebook group, Etsy Seller Help and Support.
Applications are officially open for the six-figure maker mastermind. If you want to scale your revenue on Etsy and 2023 this is the place that you go to do that.
So let me spend just a few minutes today telling you exactly what this group is going to do for you this year.
After you listen to this episode, click here to schedule your application call.
I get a lot of objections to belief from Etsy sellers who are trying to go full-time on Etsy.
Everyone thinks that their product is some special exemption to being able to make a lot of money on Etsy. These reasons are a lot of different things like “my market is too saturated” or “I don’t have enough time.”
And I have said this before and I will say it over and over and over again, none of these reasons are true. But the top of the list when it comes to wrong believes about why you can't make a lot of money on Etsy is that your products are low priced.
If this is you and you want to go full time or make six figures on Etsy this year, I am excited to tell you the applications are open for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind. This is the group coaching program that helps you scale your revenue on Etsy no matter what you sell and no matter what your listings are priced at.
Application calls close on February 6th, so click here to apply.
Welcome back to the fourth and final bonus episode in our six-figure series. We covered mindset, traffic, and time in the last three episodes. And the fourth and final factor that you need to focus on in order to scale your business on Etsy is your marketing.
Listen to the episode then apply to join us inside the Six Figure Maker Mastermind here. Applications close February 6th.
This may come as a shock to some of you, but we don't start our businesses in order to feel like junk all the time. You want to purposely build your business in a way that sets you up for a life that you love. Learn how to do that in this week’s episode.
Then if you’ve made more than $20,000 in your Etsy shop, it’s time to join the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist. Applications open January 25th!
If you are trying to scale your business to full time income, time is usually an obstacle for you. In this week’s bonus episode of our Six Figure Series, learn how to create more time in your business.
Then join the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist! Applications open January 25th.
Hiring for your Etsy business as it’s growing can be really fun!
That might be hard to believe. Because when I was scaling my business to full time income, I was terrified to start hiring and outsourcing. But I have grown my team to over that last few years and am so genuinely grateful for my employees. I’ve learned that hiring can be simple.
Listen to this episode to learn how.
Then join the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist to get all the hiring help you need this year!
This week we’re talking all about how to scale your traffic on Etsy to go full time or make six figures in your business.
You need more traffic to make more revenue. And I have 4 things you need to focus on to do that!
If you’ve made over $20,000 on Etsy then you also need to sign up for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist. Applications open January 25th.
Creating a six figure business on Etsy can be really simple if you let it be simple. Let’s talk about how to do that in today’s episode.
Then if you’ve made over $20,000 on Etsy, then make sure to join me on the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist for bonus trainings to help you reach that $100k goal.
Welcome to my first bonus episode of the Six Figure Series. Over the next few weeks I am going to have four bonus episodes for you where we walk through the four things that you need to focus on in order to scale your Etsy business to $100,000 dollars in revenue or more.
We’re starting today with mindset and this is a can’t miss episode.
Have you made more than $20k on Etsy? Then you aren’t going to want to miss the Six Figure Maker Mastermind. Sign up for the waitlist here and get bonus trainings every Friday to help you reach that $100k goal.
Listen to this episode the top 3 factors to consider when deciding when to go full time in your Etsy business.
Then sign up for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist here if you’ve made over $20k in your Etsy business.
If you’ve gotten some sales on Etsy and want to scale them in 2023, here’s how you’re going to do it.
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Have you ever thought about how to manage your cash flow in your Etsy business? Learn how I do it in this week’s episode.
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Join the Six Figure Maker Mastermind waitlist here.
One of the things that really sets hobby Etsy sellers apart from sellers who end up running a really profitable business is planning and goal setting.
Winging it can definitely make you money on Etsy. We all start our shops that way. But when you sit down and really plan what you want your year to look like, you set yourself up for a business that makes a lot more money.
Listen to this week’s episode to learn how to do that.
Then join me in the Craft Your Year challenge here.
If you aren't getting any traffic on Etsy, it is easy to follow the thought process that leads you to running ads on Etsy instead. You aren't getting any traffic, so if you just got a little bit of traffic you could start making sales.
So today's episode is about why that is not a good strategy and why spending money on Etsy ads is not a substitute for organic traffic.
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I saw a post in another Facebook group a couple of weeks ago that was talking about how to price your products so they get people to buy.
And if you’ve ever said anything like this…I want you to know you’re asking the wrong question here.
Let's talk about why in this week’s episode.
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There are so many of you out there that hate social media. And I totally get it because fighting those algorithms is such a battle.
When I talk to sellers about building at the businesses that they really love, one of the most common things that you all tell me you would get rid of is social media. So today I want to answer this question for you. Can you build a successful business on Etsy without social media? Listen to find out!
If you’ve ever told yourself that you’re doing your product business the “wrong” way then this episode is required listening.
Listen to the episode then join me in Etsy Seller Help and Support.
Etsy ads are actually fairly predictable if you understand your stats. So let’s talk about what stats you need to know and why they matter.
Then join us in JumpStart.
Today I’m going to tell you how to focus in your Etsy business. And it might be a little different than you think.
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Six Figure Maker Mastermind Waitlist (Opens in January)
One of my core beliefs for Etsy sellers is that you do not need a website until you are full-time in your business. But in place of that an email list is a necessity in order to take more control of your marketing and build your return customer base.
If you’ve ever thought that your customers would hate hearing from you on your email list then you need to listen to this week's episode.
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If you haven’t started planning for Black Friday, now is the time. Listen to this week’s episode and get your Black Friday planning done in less than a hour.
Then join my free Facebook here and tell me how it went.
Here’s a question I get a lot that I want to address.
What percentage of visits should be from Etsy? And what percentage should be traffic brought by you?
And the answer to this question isn’t as black and white as you think it might be because here’s the deal…I don’t want you to measure this by percentages. Ever.
Learn more about why by listening this episode. Then join my free Facebook group for more information about how to increase your traffic.
The Handmade Creative opens next week. I’ve been talking about that course on social media a bit and someone told me the other day that your ability to get daily sales on Etsy depends on your niche. Want to know what I think of that??
I think it’s a bunch of junk.
Listen to this episode to learn why.
Then sign up here for my free class on October 6th.
Learn more about what happens if your Etsy shop gets hacked, my experience with having my photos stolen by another shop, and how to protect your account!
Then join me on Instagram here to follow along with the story.
Recently, I was thinking about a few things that I need to be reminded of in my business regularly. So that inspired today’s episode. Here are the top 5 things you didn’t know you needed to be reminded of for your Etsy business.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Today we are talking about the myth that you need to add new listings to your Etsy shop daily to grow your business. I hear sellers of all different levels recommending this, but this is not true. And actually can hurt your business.
Let's talk about the two times that I see this getting recommended to Etsy sellers and what to do instead.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
I have something that may be a bit of a revelation for you today.
Your worth is not determined by your productivity.
Listen to this week’s episode to learn why this mindset matters and what you can do to get yourself out of this cycle that leads to burnout.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Let’s chat about the most common Instagram mistake that I see Etsy sellers making…and how to fix it this week!
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Frustrated that your shop can have an amazing week one week then get 0 sales the next? Then you need to listen to this episode.
Then join us here in The Handmade Creative. Doors close Friday August 26th.
The second most common objection that I get when I talk to Etsy sellers who are afraid to start their email list, is I don't know what to say to the people who sign up.
So today I'm gonna give you a bunch of really easy ideas of emails that you can type and send out in just a few minutes.
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Sign up for The Handmade Creative waitlist here.
Over the next two weeks I'm going to give you some of my best tips for starting and maintaining your email list.
I get two common objections when I talk to Etsy sellers about starting an email list. I don’t know how to get people to sign up and I don’t know what to say.
In the next two episodes I’m going to answer those questions for you. Listen to today’s episode to learn how easy it is to get people on your email list while following Etsy’s rules.
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Get 50% off your first 3 months of Craft Kit here.
Sign up for The Handmade Creative waitlist here.
It is super common for Etsy sellers to hit a plateau in their business while they're trying to go full-time. For my shop this was when I was making $40-$50,000 a year. I've worked with sellers who hit their plateau closer to 100,000.
But there are a few set reasons why this happens. And I want to talk to you about those today. And about how to avoid them!
Then apply to join us in the Six Figure Maker Mastermind today.
Held back from scaling on Etsy because you don’t have enough time? Here’s what you should be doing.
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Apply to join us in the Six Figure Maker Mastermind here. Applications close Friday!
The process for scaling your Etsy business from consistent sales to full time income, is not the same for every seller. But you do need to scale these 4 things.
Listen to the full episode to learn more. Then click here to apply to the Six Figure Maker Mastermind.
There are a lot of myths out there about what it takes to make six figures on Etsy and today I am busting them all. Listen to this week's episode to see which of these myths you are falling for.
Then click here to apply for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind. This group coaching program only opens twice a year and spots are limited. So make sure you apply to join us now!
Reaching the top 1% of all Etsy sellers worldwide is a goal of a lot of my students who want to go full time on Etsy. To reach this goal, I have one question for you to consider. Listen to the episode to learn more.
You can check your stats here.
Ready to go full time and become a top 1% Etsy seller? Applications open for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind on July 11th. Join the waitlist here to learn more about this group coaching program.
Are you indulging in confusion and “I don’t know how” in your Etsy business? Listen to today’s episode to learn more about why that’s hurting your business and your revenue.
Then join us in my Facebook group by clicking here and tell me what decision is holding you back this week.
The Etsy summer slump is notorious. For most sellers on Etsy, unless you are in a niche that specifically does well in summer, you will find that sales during the months of June, July, and August are usually some of your slowest months.
But that doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to making no revenue in the next few months.
So let's chat today about how you are going to crush the Etsy summer slump.
Then sign up for my free masterclass here.
Today we are here for a quick mindset shift that holds back a lot of my students. And I want to make sure it’s not holding you back either. Listen to the episode to learn more.
I reached 21,000 sales on Etsy in April. Today I want to share the top lessons that I’ve learned from this achievement.
If your goal is to reach this level of sales on Etsy, it’s not too late to join us for Six Figure Fridays. My free training series, leading up to the opening of applications for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind.
Join us here.
Click here to join us in my free Six Figure Fridays training series. We’re going to coach on every obstacle that’s standing in your way of making $100,000 on Etsy. Can’t wait to see you there!
Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about the default thoughts that are hurting your business. Then click here to DM me on Instagram. I want to hear all about how this affects you!
This conversation on burnout in your Etsy business was inspired by a coaching call in the Six Figure Maker Mastermind.
Ready to join us? Sign up for the waitlist here to get access to the free Six Figure Fridays training series.
How often do you think about the value that you're providing for you followers? When you sit down to write content or create a new post quick on your social media platform of choice, do you ever think about what your audience is getting for reading that post?
If you're trying to grow on social media this is important. Listen to today’s episode to find out how.
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Join Etsy JumpStart here.
Listen to today’s episode to find out what to outsource and what not to outsource first in your Etsy business. (Hint hint: The thing that you shouldn’t outsource first is what most Etsy sellers tell me is first on their list!)
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Join Six Figure Fridays through the mastermind waitlist here
Join the Facebook group Etsy Seller Help and Support
Something most Etsy sellers need to be a little more proactive in planning is when to draw the line on custom orders for your shop. If you haven't considered doing this before, it all comes down to time, money, your capacity, and how all three of those things mix to create your business. Learn more in this episode.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
You don’t need a lot to run your shop on Etsy. I kept things really bare bones for a long time. But there are a few things I cannot live without for running my Etsy shop. I’m going to give you my top 6 today.
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Get 50% off your first three months of Craft Kit
Get a free month of the YNAB Budgeting Software
Profit First Book
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Staying consistent in your actions is really important for the growth of your business no matter what level you're at right now on Etsy. So whether you’ve had zero sales or thousands, listen to this episode to learn what staying consistent means for your business and how to do it.
Then click here to join us in The Handmade Creative to learn how easy getting daily sales on Etsy can be.
One of the biggest tips that I see floating around the Etsy universe is that there is a magic number of listings that you need on Etsy to start getting sales and traffic. So today we’re talking about the Magic Number Myth.
After you listen to the episode, sign up here for my free class on April 10th that teaches you how to get daily sales on Etsy.
Today I'm going to talk about something that I'm sure, as an Etsy seller, that you’ve said before. “Etsy buyers don’t read.”
I know this is a really frustrating thing for a lot of Etsy sellers, so today I'm going to talk about what you can do about that. Hint: It might not be what you think it is.
After you listen to the episode, make sure to sign up here for my free class on April 5th. We’re covering some amazing tips for getting consistent sales on Etsy and you’re not going to want to miss it. Sign up here.
When you get business advice, very often you are getting told what to do. New tactics to try New methods to test. Today I want to change that up. Let’s talk about what you need to let go of in order to grow and succeed on Etsy.
Listen to the episode to learn more, then join me in my free Facebook group and tell me what you’re letting go of this week.
Today we’re talking about the top 3 questions that I get from Etsy sellers and what you should really be asking instead if you want to grow your business on Etsy.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Etsy announced a fee increase last month, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for lower profits. This episode covers 4 ways to increase your profit with every sale. Listen then join us in Etsy Seller Help and Support to tell me how you’re going to increase your profits this month.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, follow me on Instagram too!
If you’ve been selling on Etsy for less than a year or haven’t focused on it enough to get regular sales yet this episode is for you.
I’m covering my top tips for new sellers on Etsy.
After listening, head here to grab my Etsy JumpStart guide.
This week I want to talk to you about the top three reasons why you are not getting daily sales on Etsy.
These are 3 easy to fix tactics that are holding you back from being consistent and profitable on Etsy.
After you listen, click here to join us in The Handmade Creative. Doors close Friday!
I’ve coached hundreds of Etsy sellers in the last few years. There are some lessons that I’ve learned over and over again. From my own shop and from sellers that I’ve coached. Listen to this episode for the top 9 surprising things I’ve learned from working with Etsy sellers.
Then get on the waitlist for The Handmade Creative here.
Whether you’re full time or using Etsy as a side hustle, we’re all short on times the days. I started my Etsy shop when I had a full time job and a new baby. So I have learned how to become the queen of efficiency. And part of that efficiency is cramming things into 3 minute chunks of time. And there are a ton of marketing ideas that are quick, easy, and effective. So let’s talk about those in today’s episode.
Links:
Etsy JumpStart
We all know that social media is one of the quickest ways to start getting sales on Etsy. And Etsy loves it when you send your own traffic to your shop! But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy. What do even post about that is going to get some traction? Keep reading for the top 5 social media posts that you can make for your Etsy business.
Grab JumpStart here.
We’re almost a month into the new year, and if you’re anything like me or most of the people who set goals or resolutions for the year, you’ve maybe fallen off the wagon.
So today I want to talk about how to create your own momentum in your business. So you can stay consistent all year long and reach your goals.
Resources:
Join JumpStart here to get a sale from your organic marketing in the next 7 days.
We're talking today about stepping into the version of you that's going to reach your goals on Etsy. It's a strategy that most Etsy sellers aren't using. But it's responsible for a lot of my success and can help you too.
Links:
Listen to the 100% Awesome podcast here.
Apply for the Six Figure Maker Mastermind here. Applications close 1/21/22.
Today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics. And that’s how to make six figures on Etsy. The reason I love to talk about this so much is because it’s actually a lot simpler than you think it’s going to be. You don’t need a lot of expensive ads. You don’t need a ton of social media traffic.
But you do need to start really thinking like the CEO of your business. So let’s talk about how to do that with 3 steps.
After listening to the episode, I invite you to apply for this round of the Six Figure Maker Mastermind. This is my six month group coaching program that is the place to be for etsy sellers looking to make six figures in 2022. Applications close January 21st. You can learn more about the program by clicking here.
One of the things I have to constantly remind myself of is that failure is a requirement in business. Listen to the full episode to learn why I want you to fail on Etsy this year.
Then join us in the Six Figure Maker Mastermind by applying here.
PS. Applications weren't actually supposed to open to you today, but I scheduled this episode for the wrong day and instead of doing a last minute re-recording, I'm giving you a bonus. If you're listening to this in real time, you can apply early! Applications officially open on January 21st. So jump in and fill out that application early!
Today I want to talk to you about how you achieve one of the biggest goals for Etsy sellers in 2022. That is going full time on Etsy this year. We're going to break this up into a few different steps for you to really plan on completing this goal if it is a priority for you. Listen to the full episode for the steps to take this year!
Then join me in my Facebook group here to RSVP for the Craft Your Year Challenge!
Today we’re going to talk about 3 things you can do to keep the snowball rolling through the end of the year and beyond on Etsy.
The holiday season is so great as the sales are rolling in. But what we want to avoid is a big seasonal dip in sales every year in January. So here are 3 things you can do to avoid that.
For even more help with this, make sure to join my free Facebook group! I’m holding our annual planning event, the Craft Your Year Challenge. It starts January 4th and is four days of free trainings live in the group. We’re going to assess 2021, figure out what worked for you, set goals for 2022, and make a plan that guarantees you hit them.
Hello and welcome to episode 36 of the handmade shop podcast. Today I’m doing an episode based on a goal I achieved on Etsy in the last few weeks. I hit the top 3,000 shops worldwide in November. And in honor of that I’m sharing the top lessons I’ve learned from achieving this goal.
Join the Facebook Group Here to RSVP for the Craft Your Year Challenge Event!
There are still a lot of sales left in this year on Etsy. So let's chat about my top Post-Black Friday tasks for your Etsy shop.
Links mentioned:
Get a free Tailwind trial here.
Join my Facebook Group here to RSVP for the Craft Your Year Challenge where we'll be spending 4 days together setting big goals for 2022 and making an action plan to actually achieve them on Etsy.
The Etsy Cyber Week sale is almost officially over. And It’s really important as the Etsy Cyber Week Sale is rounding up, to assess the event. Whether you reached your goal or not, you want to have an assessment of what you did that worked and what didn’t work so you can make some changes for next year and have an even better sale. So what we’re going to do is look at your stats, then answer 3 questions about them.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about how to assess your stats and what 3 questions to ask yourself in order to make improvements in your sales next year.
Do then assessment then post in the Etsy Seller Help and Support Facebook group and share your results!
While it’s not Black Friday yet, the Etsy Cyber Week sale has started. So let’s cover the top 4 last minute things you can be doing right now to maximize your sales during the Black Friday week. From scheduling your social media to my favorite tip that might surprise you, make sure to listen to the full episode to learn the 4 things I’m doing this week that are going to get me more sales.
Links mentioned in the Episode:
Join The Handmade Creative Waitlist here.
This is a super common question that I get from lots of sellers. And lots of times I’m getting this question from sellers when it’s too late. Sellers who have lost a lot of money on ads without even realizing it. So today we’re going to clear this question up. Do Etsy ads work?
The short answer is it depends. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
If you want to learn more about this, I invite you to join us in my JumpStart training. You’re going to learn how to get a sale from your social media in the next 7 days and there’s a really fun bonus that helps you figure out if you’re ready for Etsy ads and how to start them if you are. Join us here.
The episode today is going to be half rant and half advice because as we get into a really busy time of year, I've seen this advice popping up more and more often and I want to make sure that we address this right now.
It is never okay to price yourself so you're not making a profit. This advice actually makes me angry. The premise was this, when you're just starting off it's okay to price low and make no profit so you can get your first couple of sales. The idea is that you have a low price to stand out against your competition who has reviews and stuff like that to back them up.
But I hate this so much. You can stand out above your competition on Etsy in other ways. You can get sales from Etsy traffic and from your social media traffic without competing on price. Listen to the episode to learn more.
If you want to learn more about my pricing strategy, I invite you to join me in my free masterclass at dailyetsysales.com
That class will give you a special invitation to join us in The Handmade Creative, where I’m coaching my students every week on pricing to profit!
We are officially in black Friday month. I want to make sure that you are taking advantage of every single sale you can get this month and that you’re having your best holiday season ever on Etsy. So let’s chat about how you can use your social media following to your advantage in the month of november.
Listen to the episode for the top five things that you can talk about all day everyday on your social media for your Etsy shop this month to get more sales.
Grab JumpStart here.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
I talked a lot about Black Friday in a few episodes last month. And now it’s only a month away. So let’s talk about how I’m prepping this month.
I’m focusing on 4 main things from supplies to inventory to premaking goods. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
I talk to a lot of makers who want to start getting daily sales on Etsy. And it’s a great first goal! But there are some surprising side effects to hitting that mile marker.
So let’s talk about those today.
Obviously getting daily sales on Etsy means more revenue (and hopefully more profit), but there are some surprising side effects as well. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
Then join us in The Handmade Creative here. Doors close soon!
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Not sticking with your plan is a huge mistakes that I see a lot of sellers making. Bouncing around from strategy to strategy hoping that what you pick next is going to be The Plan that throws you to your goals.
You make a plan, get really excited about it, and then decide to do something else in a few days or a few weeks because you think the first plan isn’t working. Or you get bored. Or you hear about something new that some other seller is doing and seeing success with. And you think maybe that is the magic solution to getting successful on Etsy.
So you change the plan and come up with something new that you're excited about but you're not going to stick to that strategy either. For all of the same reasons you didn’t stick with the last strategy.
Maybe you're expecting results too quickly, maybe you are getting bored for some reason, maybe you just aren't prioritizing your business in the best way that you could. but those problems are going to continue to follow you from plan to plan until you get your strategy down.
So today I'm going to give you a few tips and tricks to making a plan you love and sticking with it so you can actually see results in your Etsy business.
Listen to the full episode to learn more. Then join me in my free Q&A session about The Handmade Creative here.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Today I want to talk about something that holds a lot of sellers back.
And that’s perfectionism.
My motto is done is better than perfect. Here’s why.
I have 18000 sales on Etsy at this time. And my shop still isn’t perfect. I look at my stuff and can pick dozens of things that I need to change or fix or improve. If I would have waited until everything was perfect or even just closer to perfect to launch my shop I would be months, if not years, behind where I’m at right now in my business.
And this doesn’t just apply to starting your Etsy shop. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
Links:
Take my free Etsy masterclass here.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
I recently took a poll on my instagram, and more than 90% of you that follow me there experience burnout in your business.
I definitely have periods in my business when I’m feeling burnt out. For me it looks like neglecting my social media and email list, working way too long and late, doing a lot of time wasting activities like checking email 100 times a day. Which nobody needs to be doing. When what I’m really doing is procrastinating on other tasks that I should be doing.
So today I want to talk about how to avoid burnout in your business. So both you and your business are as healthy as possible.
We’re going to work on planning ahead, staying healthy, asking for help, and your mindset. Listen to the full episode to learn more!
Links:
Take my free masterclass here.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Your marketing options for your Etsy shop are endless. But there’s also a lot out there that don't work. And we’re going to talk about 4 of those today.
One of the issues when you run a product based business is that so much of the advice out there is for serviced based businesses. And it’s easy to try to adapt that advice to us. But that doesn't always work.
And sometimes we hear advice that’s great for makers and product businesses, but we don't always apply it in the right way.
So today’s episode is going to save you time and frustration by skipping these 4 things that don't work for Etsy sellers.
After you listen, join us in my JumpStart to find a marketing plan that will work for you in just a few hours!
Links:
My favorite hashtag service.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
I have a handful of unpopular opinions about Etsy and how to succeed on that platform. And this is the one that most people disagree with me about. But let me tell you why you don’t need a website until you’re making 100k or more on etsy.
Here’s the scenario. You’re making a handful of sales on etsy every week or every month. You put hours and hours into a new website because everyone tells you that you need a domain you own. Then you launch it.
And nothing. No sales. No traffic. You spent all that time and money and then it’s not working?
Why? Because you didn’t do things in the right order. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
Then join us in JumpStart to give yourself a head start on building that audience that loves you!
Other Links:
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Email lists are something that most Etsy sellers aren’t thinking about until they are years into their business, if at all.
But they are a super effective marketing tool that most business owners wish they would have started sooner. Including me! I didn’t start my email list for a few years after I opened my business and every time I think about it I’m shaking my head because of what I missed out on.
So today we’re going to chat about why they’re so important for your business. Listen to the episode to learn more.
Then join me in my free masterclass here.
I hear this all the time.
“I get a lot of favorites, but how do I convert them to sales?”
Here’s the deal (and it might surprise you). 95% of the time, this isn’t the actual problem you should be focusing on.
Listen to the full episode to learn how you can tell.
Links:
Episode 7: Conversion Rates
JumpStart - The easy marketing guide for Etsy sellers
So when should you be listing holiday items on Etsy? The answer is now. Listen to the episode to learn why and how!
If you feel behind already or are worrying about making this as effective and successful as possible I want to announce that the doors to The Handmade Creative, my signature Etsy course are open. I haven’t opened this course to the public for almost a year. Here’s why doors are opening this week.
Starting next monday, August 30th, I’m hosting a four day Holiday prep training for handmade creative students. We're going to spend 4 days creating your product lines, diving into keyword research so you know buyers are searching for what you’re making, scheduling your holiday sales, and prepping your social media so you can make the most out of every single day of the holiday season.
And these trainings are only available for students in The Handmade Creative.
And this course is going to teach everything you need to know to have a successful holiday season on Etsy. It makes product lines, keyword research, SEO, and marketing so simple.
So join us today. Doors close Friday.
Click here for show notes.
Sellers generally make 3 common mistakes during the fourth quarter.
- Listing too late
- Not listing enough
- Getting overwhelmed
And we’re going to talk about all three of those today.
If you listen to the episode and this all sounds a little overwhelming, I want to invite you to join us in The Handmade Creative. Doors are opening to the public on August 24th.
The handmade creative is my signature Etsy course. It hasn’t been open to the public since October of last year. But at the end of August, I’ll be holding a 4 day holiday prep training event for students in that group. We’re going to plan your entire holiday season live. Schedule your sales. Prep your social media. And have all of your listings scheduled and SEO on point so you can take advantage of Q4 sales on Etsy.
This is an amazing chance to be so prepared for the holidays on Etsy. Click here to get on the waitlist. Doors will only be open for a few days.
Click here for show notes.
I get so many questions when I talk about product lines on Etsy.
What they are? Why they matter? Who cares?
So I wanted to do a full podcast episode on the topic. They really are that important for your shop to grow. Listen the the episode now.
Need help with this? Doors to The Handmade Creative, my signature Etsy course, are opening on August 24th. In this course, I teach you how to do keyword research so you know buyers are looking for what you’re selling, to get those listings found in search using SEO optimization, and how to market them once they’re listed. The course hasn’t been open to the public since last year and if you aren’t getting consistent sales on Etsy yet, then this course is designed to get you there. Click here to get on the waitlist and get notified as soon as doors open!
Click here for show notes.
Show notes for this episode can be found here - theheartlandcreative.com/podcast/17
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Is running an Etsy business easy...or is it simple? Listen to the episode to learn the difference and why it doesn't have to be complicated either way.
Then apply to join the Six FIgure Maker Mastermind here.
Need more time for you Etsy shop. Learn more about my NO B.S. method of time management. It's going to save you hours!
Learn more about the Six Figure Maker Mastermind here - theheartlandcreative.com/mastermind
My free training on How to Make Six Figures on Etsy is next week if you’re listening to this in real time. July 12th, 2021. I know a lot of you are super excited about joining me. So to get you even more excited about the reality of making six figures on Etsy, I want to talk to you today about what changes when you make more than 100k on Etsy in a year.
Because there are definitely going to be some things that surprise you.
I’m going to start by telling you that you don’t change as much as you think you will. Listen to the episode to see the list!
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
As a full time Etsy seller, in the top 4,000 shops worldwide, I definitely have a story or two to share with you. So today I’m going to start at the beginning and tell you how I turned my side hustle into a multi six figure success on Etsy.
The good news is that because other people like me have achieved success, that means your goals are possible too. And you’re here listening to me right now…which means you’ll have support along the way.
My philosophy on Etsy is that anyone can succeed. Anyone. And that means you. And it doesn’t even have to be that hard.
You have full product lines. Get your listings found in Etsy search. And create a marketing plan that’s fun and easy.
And On Monday July 12th, I’m hosting a free masterclass that’s going to teach you how to make six figures on Etsy. Just like I did….only easier. The formula isn’t all that hard to learn. We’ll talk about how to get there whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced Etsy seller.
As a bonus, you're also going to get my NO B.S. method of time management to make sure you make time for moving your business forward.
Sign up here. It’s free and it’s super valuable. It’s going to show you the exact steps you need to take to reach that big six figure, full time seller goal. Then tell you how we can work together to make it easy for you.
Find show notes here.
For more resources on getting more Etsy sales, join my Facebook group or follow me on Instagram.
Here’s the equation for achieving your goals for your etsy business.
Your confidence on Etsy = Your success on Etsy. You can't hit your goals until you truly believe you can. Think about what happens in your brain when you don’t believe your goals are possible. Why would your brain keep up your commitment and dedication when it gets hard if you don’t actually believe that it’s possible to succeed?
Listen the episode to get my top tips for increasing your confidence on Etsy.
Then sign up for my free masterclass to learn more about making on plan for your Etsy shop that you'll be confident in.
I get asked the question all the time! So let’s answer it once and for all. Is Etsy Plus worth it? Listen to find out if you should upgrade!
If you listened to the episode and decided you need to focus on SEO instead, take my free masterclass here to learn about how I can help you!
In the last few episodes, we’ve assessed your conversion rate and SEO or search engine optimization. Those are your more behind the scenes tasks.
Now today let’s look more about your social media.
I want to start by saying you don’t NEED social media for your etsy shop tomake sales. And you definitely don’t need to be on all of the platforms. Being on all of the platforms can actually hurt you. But there is no doubt that social media helps you grow a brand, not just an Etsy shop.
So if you want to focus on growing a business, you have a plan for social media in one form or another.
So let’s talk about how to assess what’s working for you right now. Then we’ll finish up by talking about the mistakes you might be making.
Links I mention:
Grab my JumpStart training here - theheartlandcreative.com/jumpstart
Search Engine Optimization should be the base of every single Etsy shop. Getting found by buyers in searches is the best way to make Etsy work for you instead of you working for Etsy. You pay Etsy fees for a reason, right? You want to grab a piece of the traffic they have to offer.
This episode covers how to determine if your Etsy SEO is working for you.
After you listen, head on over to dailyetsysales.com to learn more about SEO and how I can help you perfect yours!
The next few episodes we’re going to be learning how to assess your shop so you can easily focus on what you need to do next to make more sales on Etsy.
This is really important but a step that a ton of sellers completely skip over. You might know how many sales you’re making per month and if you’re reaching your goal or not. But if you don’t know WHY then you’re not using the data that Etsy gives you to your advantage.
Today the first step is the behind the scenes of your business. And one of the most important factors is your conversion rate.
After you listen, join me in my free masterclass that talks more about the top mistakes I see sellers making and my 5 part framework for getting more sales - www.dailyetsysales.com
Hello and welcome to Episode 1 of The Handmade Shop Podcast. I'm Sarah! I'm a full time Etsy seller in the top 4,00 shops worldwide and your source for efficient and effective Etsy tips and tricks. I'm so glad to have you hear. Listen to episode one to learn all about how to succeed on Etsy and why this platform gives you such amazing opportunities for growth.
Then join me here for my free masterclass all about my proprietary, 5 part framework for getting more sales on Etsy - www.theheartlandcreative.com/freeclass