Handmade & Beyond Podcast

In today's episode, I talk about keywords in your listing description and how that can impact your performance.     Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey? Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep...

Let's talk about spending money… on your business. Many may not think spending money on your business is investing, but I disagree.   You have to be smart about it, but putting back money in your business strategically can help you be more productive, less stressed, and of course more profitable! Your business is like a fruit tree.   You can't just take all the fruit and not ever fertilize, prune,...

This topic comes up a lot.  While there is never one way of always doing something, especially when it comes to pictures, there are always best practices to consider.  In today's episode, I talk about picture backgrounds and other important things to consider when doing your listings pictures.  Let's go! Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what directio...

I'm super pumped up about this episode!  I got to interview Dan who sells hand machined pens on Etsy and is a race car driver.  But most amazing he's 100% blind!   You don't want to miss out on his amazing and inspirational story where he talks about how he was blinded in 2012 from a really bad crash but didn't let that stop him from pursuing his dreams and passions.  What an amazing guy!    You c...

I don't know everything about Etsy and probably never will, but I've been in the game long enough for alarm bells to go off when I hear really bad advice.   Starting, building, and growing an Etsy business is hard enough without getting led astray by something that's not true, impractical or outdated.   In today's episode, I am digging into some bad advice I've heard or been given over the years s...

Hey everyone! In case you haven't seen there are big changes coming for those sellers that ship to the European Union.  Starting July 1st you will have to include a tariff number on your customs forms. Here is an article from Etsy explaining the details: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/new-customs-requirement-for-the-european/1016808637268   The short of it basically means, depending...

Hey everyone! In this newest podcast, I talk about 7 Etsy principles I've found to be true throughout my years selling on Etsy, coaching and helping other Etsy sellers with their businesses.   Understanding and following these principles will help alleviate frustrations, help your Etsy business, put you in the right mindset, and help set the right expectations.  This will allow you to continue to...

I have a bonus podcast episode for you today and it's all about Etsy goals!  I know many of you may have had bad experiences with not achieving goals, not knowing which goals to choose, or maybe just not knowing where to start.   Goals are an essential part of any business.  Unfortunately, it's often an area that gets glossed over.  But goals are what gives a business a target to shoot for and a p...

What's up my fellow Etsy sellers!? Social media is of course everywhere in our personal lives.  But many Etsy sellers wonder if they should use it in their businesses.  It may seem easy enough but many sellers get stuck on where to even start or don't know if it's worth it. In today's episode, I take on this topic, talk about pros, cons, and tips when it comes to working in a social media strategy...

Ahhh the question of all questions.  How to get seen on the first few pages of search?  If only this was a simple answer lol.  Understanding how search works and what plays into search rank is half the battle.  In this episode, I dive into this topic to hopefully bring you some clarity that will help you rank better.    Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now kn...

I feel like for the last several weeks everyone has been talking about the IOS iPhone privacy update.  Most businesses have been expressing concern because it will most likely take away some of their ability to target customers as detailed as they could before.   What's more, is that this could impact Etsy businesses as well in several ways.   In this episode, I talk about the IOS update, what's c...

Maybe you're wondering if you should sell your art on Etsy or replace art with anything you may want to sell. This is a valid question.  You may be selling your stuff in person or elsewhere and don't know if Etsy will be worth your time. In today's episode, I dive into this question and give you the reasons why you should sell your "thing" on Etsy. Are you still struggling to get momentum in your...

Getting customers is great.  Getting repeat customers is amazing! Repeat customers are fans of your business and products.  If they come back and buy from you again that means you've made a positive impact on them the first time.  And it also means that they'll probably come back even more in the future. Repeat customers can mean a nice boost in revenue, which is always a plus.   In this episode,...

Happy TGIF!  That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style! Today I talk about a hairy Borbie gag gift, Justin Trudeau, & more... I'm not even going to explain, you'll just have to watch haha.   Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!  A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guid...

Building value in your Etsy listings can really go a long way to increasing your sales in the long run.  But it can be difficult to do online because you're not there face to face talking about your products and how great they are. You have to build value with pictures, descriptions, and of course your products. In this episode, I talk about the importance of building value in your listings and ex...

In this quick question Friday episode I tackle a question from a soon-to-be Etsy seller that's concerned about expensive shipping costs.  We talk through some options and different strategies to hopefully help ease her mind. Let's unpack shipping in this episode... lol.   Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in...

I think a BIG reason people fail at Etsy or any business is that they're missing their WHY.  This is what keeps you going and motivated when times get tough.  And believe me, they will get tough if you're in the game long enough.   There are actually two WHYS to consider.   Why you want to have your own business is number 1, and number 2 is why did you decide on your business' niche? In today's ep...

Happy TGIF!  That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style! Today I talk about a useless machine lol and a crazy looking wine holder.  Let's have some fun and check out these listings.   Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!  A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides align...

Pricing your products on Etsy isn't always as easy as it may seem.  And more times than not I see sellers sell themselves short and price their stuff too low! There is always a fear that creeps in causing selling to undercut themselves. There are many benefits to raising your prices.  Some of them are more obvious than others.  Let's discuss and get those prices up in today's episode.     Handmade...

I'm mixing it up with a freaky Friday edition of the Handmade & Beyond Podcast!  The freaky Friday edition is all about highlighting shops that sell weird, funny, or cool stuff on Etsy.   This proves that if you're passionate about something you can sell it on Etsy, no matter what it is!   Let's check out my Etsy finds this week for freaky Friday... Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the...

Phone apps are pretty amazing! It has never been easier to manage your business from your phone with the sell on Etsy app.  If you don't have the app yet I highly insist you get it.   It will not only help you manage your Etsy business but most importantly, it will allow you to provide superior customer service and prevent problems with customers. Let's dive into today's episode and talk about all...

 This is a common question that new and existing sellers ask themselves.   How do you increase your chances of success and decide what to sell?   Is there a way to make the decision easier? Well, I'm happy to say there is! In this episode, I talk about a new Product Seeker tool from my friends at Alura.  This awesome tool allows you to search for keywords and products based on specific criteria su...

What's up, everyone?! Today's podcast is all about Etsy policies.  This isn't the most exciting top in the world, but it is very important.  Policies can not only help your business but also prevent issues down the road.   In this episode, I give a detailed explanation of the Etsy policies section and how to fill it out. Let's dive in! Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success R...

Everyone needs a pep talk every now and again to stay positive.  Let's face it, starting building and growing a business of any kind is hard.  It takes perseverance and usually a lot of work to be successful.  There's also a lot of stress and pressure to succeed.   In this episode, I want to give you some tips and recommendations to help you stay motivated and positive along your journey.  This ep...

Tax time can be rough for small business owners.  We aren't tax professionals and dealing with the IRS can be intimidating.  Many times small business owners miss out on write-offs that could save them a lot of money. While I'm not a tax professional by any means, just a humble business owner, I have learned about some common write-offs and tips that may help you during tax time.  Always double-ch...