Handmade & Beyond Podcast

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...

Cha-ching!  I know you all like to see those sales come in.  But many of you are leaving some of that precious revenue on the table.  Let's talk about some ways to increase revenue in your Etsy business.  You deserve it! Check out my 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 successful."   Click here to...

This is a pretty straightforward episode where I talk about a few of the latest changes Etsy is making to its shipping processes.  Nothing major, but I still wanted to go over the changes so you know what's going on.  Here is a link to Etsy's article outlining the changes as well:   Click Here Guess what!?  I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller...

Welcome to the Handmade & Beyond freaky Friday edition! I love to showcase the weird, funny, and cool side of Etsy in these episodes! Today I talk about Mr. Dance Pants, a sweet grain bin for your backyard, and the world's luckiest golf ball lol.  You don't want to miss this one! Happy TGIF! Guess what!?  I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller: ...

Whew, that title was a mouth full lol. I don't often talk about how I quit my corporate job to do Etsy full-time 3 years ago.  Maybe I should talk about it more, but it's really important for you to understand that it wasn't easy.  I never want to lead you astray and always want to be honest with you.    Often times influencers position successes almost in a flaunty way and may talk about how easy...

Quick question Friday is back with a BANG!  Today's episode is a great one where I answer the question, what's the one change I've made that has had the biggest impact on sales.  This wasn't an easy question to answer because I've done a lot of things in my business over the years.  Let's dive in!     Struggling with Etsy SEO?  Let me help.  Download my free Etsy SEO Revealed eBook to get all the...

This is the most boring episode of the podcast you'll hear!  LOL Just kidding, don't let the title deceive you.  There's still a lot of really good nuggets in this episode.  While I'm not talking about the things most sellers get excited about such as sales, traffic, SEO, etc., these 5 things are also very important for Etsy sellers to consider.   It's often that the "boring" less exciting stuff i...