Handmade & Beyond Podcast

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...

I'm all about efficiency and saving time.  Time is the only thing we can't get more of!  This is why it's so important not to waste it, especially in your business.   This episode is all about 5 BIG Etsy time wasters I've fallen for and have seen others get trapped by.   Let's save you time so you can focus on the important stuff!   Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Road...

Welcome back to the podcast.  Sometimes you hear things in relation to Etsy that may or may not be true.  Let's face it, misconceptions happen.  This can cause you to make decisions that can adversely impact your business.    I want to talk about 5 Etsy truths that I think are important for any Etsy business owner to know so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did.   Don't miss this one!  ...

Ahh the elusive "good" conversion rate...  Are you not sure what the heck conversion is and what it means to you?  Well, it's a good thing I created this podcast episode just for you! I dive into Etsy conversion, what it means, how to calculate it, and what impacts it so you can improve it in your Etsy business.   Let's go! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I...

I often get asked if you should sell outside of Etsy in other channels or brick and mortar.  My answer is.. depends.  There is definitely a benefit to having "more lines in the water" thus increasing opportunities for success.  But you have to consider where you're selling, how you're selling, is it a good fit, is it profitable, beneficial, etc.   I dive into all this and more on this episode!   T...

Grab your coffee and buckle up for this short, but valuable quick question Friday! The question to open up a second Etsy shop is asked A LOT.  The option is always there and it's really up to you.  But there are some benefits to both having only one shop or opening a second shop.  Let's talk about both.   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you r...

Shipping can be an afterthought when starting or running an online business.  However, it's an area that really needs planning and consideration to save you time, money, and problems down the road.  In this episode, I talk about shipping, what you need to pay attention to, plan for, and a bunch of tips to help you!   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want t...

It's another edition of quick question Friday!  The best part of your day, right?  In this episode, I tackle a question about how listing titles help increase sales and the best practices you should use to set up your titles.  I want you to have the best chance for success right away.  So listen in and implement these tips in your shop today!   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traff...

Sometimes weird things happen on Etsy that impact your business.  Often, they are out of your control and there seemingly may be no cause.  These happen to everyone so you're not alone.   In this episode, I take a deep dive into 5 anomalies of come across in my time selling on Etsy.  I talk about sales fluctuations, stats, SEO, and marketing issues.  I'm sure there's more, but these are the issues...

It's another quick question Friday! In this episode, I answer the question, "What advice do you have on Etsy ads?"  Ads are always tricky and Etsy ads are no different.  I talk about the differences between Etsy ads and offsite ads, best practices and tips with using Etsy ads to have a better chance of success.   Let's go Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I w...

Reviews are super important, especially to new shop owners.  They help improve your shop and SEO performance.  So it goes without saying that more 5 star reviews early on can really help your shop grow much faster.  Today's episode is all about the new follow-up feature from my friends at Alura that helps you track and send messages to customers who have purchased but have not yet left a review. ...

It's TGIF, which means quick question Friday!  This week I answer a question about how to market to Etsy customers.  I talk about marketing tips, do's and don't when it comes to Etsy marketing.  I also talk about ways to improve conversion rates in your business.  You definitely don't want to miss this one!   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help y...

Ahh the elusive organizational skills.  We all struggle with staying organized.  I can't help you with your garage, but I have learned a few tricks with keeping my business organized.  That's what I want to share with you today.  Hopefully, these tips will help relieve some stress and make you more efficient as well.    Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I wan...

QQF is back!  I'm starting my own acronyms lol. Etsy keywords.. love them or hate them, they're here to stay.  So you might as well embrace them and try to do your best to master them for your niche.  In this episode, I go over some super helpful keywords tools and a few tips to help you maybe pull less hair out.   Enjoy!   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I...

We all want more sales and ground zero of that is the Etsy listing itself.  Now the common question is what makes a listing successful?  What are the best practices to create listings that sell?   You're in luck!  This episode is all about how to create good listings to give you the best chance of success. I talk about creating high demand, quality products, listing stats and how to use them to yo...

It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help move your business forward!  In this episode, I give you some tips on how to improve your shop so you get more customers coming your way.  I also dive into some really important Etsy selling mindset issues I often see, especially with new sellers.  Let's dive in!   Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I...

It's sometimes hard to start a new business if you're lacking the funds to buy supplies and equipment.  This is why in today's episode I wanted to give you 5 ways to make some extra cash to help fund your Etsy start-up.  I wanted to give you some practical methods that I've done to give me extra money here and there.  I'm excited to dive into this one! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get mo...

It's another quick question Friday!  In this episode, I talk about Etsy listings that have different variations.  There are a few different ways to set-up and think about these types of listings.  Let's dive in! Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help gro...

With the start of the new year, I only thought it relevant to talk about the past year's "lessons learned" with running a handmade business.  There were quite a few!  I also wanted to talk about what you should start thinking about going into 2021 and the outlook for selling online this year.   Hopefully, this gives you some tips and strategies to help you have an amazing 2021 in your business.  ...

It's time for another totally rad podcast to help your Etsy business!   This time I'm talking about 3 ways to help you get more sales on Etsy.  I talk about creating new products, but more importantly, how to be strategic about it so you get the most bang for your "creative" buck.   Tune in to get these strategies and set yourself up for an amazing 2021! The is the keyword search tool I mentioned...