Handmade & Beyond Podcast

Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well.  With all those new buyers, it's vital to make and leave a great first impression.   That's why I want to help you by giving you 5 great ways to level up your customer's first-time buying experience.  These are easy to do, but often get overlooked by sellers. Repeat buyers are an importa...

It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)."  This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and talk about what I would do in that scenario.   I've come across a bunch of common and uncommon issues in my 20+ years of selling online.  It's my hope to share some insight with you so you can have the ammo to tackle issues when they come up.   Today...

Let's face it, product photos are tough.  If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean.  You may have the perfect product, but if your photos are terrible no one will click on your listing which means no one will buy.  I've been in your shoes.  Even after selling online for over 20 years, I am still not a photography expert.  This is why I wanted to talk to someone who is, Imelda from  www.sun...

What's up, everyone!?   I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance.   In today's episode, I talk about copying listings, the sell on Etsy app, saving messages, sending coupon codes, and mailing presets. Let's dive in! Don't forget to download my FREE Black Friday Playbook  here .  Get everything you need to plan and run a successful Black Fr...

The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe.  With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around the holidays.  Should you leave holiday stuff up year-round?  Depending on your niche you may want to leave them up or take them down.  However, I think there are benefits to taking them down.   Let's dive into today's episode and I'll explain.   Don't...

Black Friday is right around the corner!     This year I want to make sure you're the most prepared to take advantage of this HUGE buying event!   In this episode, I help you plan and give you some strategies so you can have an awesome Black Friday! Also, make sure to download my FREE Black Friday Playbook  here .  Everything I talk about in this podcast and more is in this playbook.  You're going...

You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken!  What a bummer.  This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of shops out there.  In this episode, I want to talk about what to do if this happens and give you some additional tips to help you get through this. Getting ready to open your Etsy shop?!  Download my FREE Etsy Quickstart guide via the link below.  I want t...

This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about.   First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don't follow the rules.   People  act like Etsy is so harsh and usually say I'll just open my own website.    Your own website has a host, usually has a third-party builder it runs off like Shopify, Square Space, etc. You don't control those and they can s...

Time is a valuable resource we can never get back.  In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growing and meeting your goals. Let's talk about 5 of the biggest time wasters I've seen a lot of Etsy sellers fall victim to, including myself.   Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook - Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for...

Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them.  If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it will happen eventually.   In today's quick question Friday I talk about refunds, how to prepare, and how to handle them. Let's dive in!

I've got a fresh, new podcast for ya! This is a topic that I don't hear talked about much so I wanted to give you some feedback on what to do with your business revenue & profits.   There's no short of opinions or strategies when it comes to money and you always have to do what's right for YOUR business.  But I at least wanted to let you know what I do and maybe give you some ideas to help you str...

Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!!  It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol.   You're not alone.  Today's quick question comes from a new seller who just got her first sale but freaked out because they weren't sure what the next steps were.   Let's talk about it, ease their mind, and get some congratulations in order.   Are you stil...

The simple answer is probably yes.  But it's not as complicated as you may think.  A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to say, how often you're going to say it, and where you're going to say it.   Marketing gives you the chance to reach out to your fans and audience.  It's your chance to give your business and brand a voice.   In this episode, I talk about marketing and s...

It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya! I often get this question.  Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start an Etsy business there are a few main areas to consider.  In this episode, I dive into this topic so you can start off on the right foot when you open up your Etsy shop.    Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)? ...

I'm super excited to bring this new podcast to you!  I recently had a really good conversation with Jess Van Den who is a fellow Etsy seller and handmade coach.   She's been selling jewelry on Etsy since 2008!  She's an OG of the Etsy world and is extremely knowledgeable about running an online handmade business.  She has also been a handmade coach for the last 8 years, sharing her extensive knowl...

It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz!  Today's question is whether is all about free shipping vs paid shipping and how to handle the pricing.  Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Then you need to read my Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook!  It's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand SEO and how to use it to gro...

This is something I'm battling with a lot now in my business since I have grown so much.    I am very type A and controlling when it comes to every aspect of my business so it's hard to give someone else that responsibility.    Technology has made it much easier to outsource now more than ever.    Here are a couple of common questions and tips I get on outsourcing. When should you start to outsour...

It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz!  Today's question is whether it's best to use multiple listing variations or put up separate Etsy listings for each variation.  Great question!  Listen to hear my response.   Do you need more help understanding Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Check out my free eBook, Etsy SEO Revealed.  Learn all about SEO...

What's going on LL here and welcome back to the podcast.    Today I am talking about math lol.    But this is good math I promise.    Simple math when it comes to your business can make goals seem more obtainable and really take some of the pressure off.    Let's dive into today's show… Remember in school when you took geometry or algebra and you wondered how the heck that would help you in the re...

I can't believe I'm talking about the holidays again!    Last year was ummm special.    Many challenges with covid and logistics in general.    But it did teach us one thing as business owners.    To be prepared and think outside the box.    I always say this...    Entrepreneurs, meaning small business owners, that's you… are problem solvers.    Throwing up your hands and giving up is not an optio...

While Etsy may be your main focus and moneymaker, there are always additional ways to expand your business.  You may want to give some of these a shot, which could give you some additional revenue.  Expanding your business could expand your reach, customers, and mission.      In this episode, I dive into 5 ways to expand your business outside of Etsy.  Let's go!   I have a brand new free training...

Maybe you've been on the fence about opening an Etsy shop for some time or are close to pulling the trigger.  I want to help you make sure you've thought things through and have the best chance of success when you do get that shop opened. Let's dive in! I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be...

Okay so everyone is freaking out it seems about the new Etsy Star Seller Badge.  Let's face it, people don't like change.  With change comes the unknown.  With the unknown comes fear which usually turns into anger.  I refuse to feed that beast.  I am going to talk about what you need to know when it comes to this change and hopefully provide a little perspective to calm everyone down.  Let's woosa...

Reviews are so important in today's computer age.  We check reviews for everything.   I often talk about bad reviews.  But what can you do with good reviews?  Can you leverage them to further help your business? In today's episode, I dive into this topic to give you some ideas on how to help your business with good reviews.     Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do yo...

You may get questions from customers wanting to know how to leave a review.  This can be tough to answer because we don't see this side of Etsy's platform. In this episode, I dive into this topic and add in some really helpful tips when it comes to reviews.  Let's do this! I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy s...