Handmade & Beyond Podcast

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I'm pulling back the curtain for you guys in this episode.  I talk about my typical day running my Etsy business.   I also throw in some tips along the way as I walk you through my day.  I have a lot of freedom but that doesn't mean it's always easy.  I still have to be disciplined and focused to continue to grow my business.   Don't miss this one!   Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master...

Hey everyone!  Welcome back.  I have another great podcast for you.  This episode is from a recent Q & A I did with other Etsy sellers.  I gave them a chance to ask questions.   In this episode I answer questions related to listing photos, Etsy shop names, and SEO tips/best practices, and much more! Don't miss this episode and get the extra tips you need to help your Etsy shop improve.   Free 30 D...

I haven't gone crazy.  In this episode I do talk about selling my car, but as a way to invest in my business.  I talk about why it's important to make sacrifices to invest in your business so it can grow.  You don't want to miss this! If you want to make an investment in your Etsy business you can join my Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum for a 30 day free trial here: https://www.etsy...

I have another great episode for you! This episode is all about answering real questions from Etsy sellers.   I talk about shop logo tips, marketing, competition, website options, and conversion. Don't miss out on this one and get the extra tips you need to improve. Free 30 Day Trial: Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help Forum - Enroll here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/freetrial

This is a super helpful episode.  I talk about why you should still be selling and why e-commerce will be exploding. Most important I talk about what's still selling and selling a lot right now. Medical worker appreciation stuff and masks Learning tools, kits, games What you can't stop, i.e. birthdays, holidays, births, friendship, Mothers Day Motivational/positive stuff Thoughtful/thinking of you...

There is a lot of talk about the recent stimulus package that was rolled out.  While I'm not an expert on this topic, I've spent a lot of time listening to the details from people who are.  I wanted to hopefully give you some clarity on this topic.  Keep in mind that this package is still subject to many changes. I talk about: -Stimulus checks -Paycheck protection loan -EIDLEA loan/grant Still not...

The dreaded 1-star review!   I talk about how I handled this review and what I did to get it changed to a 5-star review in minutes!  While I was upset at first, I didn't let impact my judgment and went into solution mode.  Still not in my 4-Week Etsy Challenge?!  Come hang out with me and grow your shop.   Enrollment ends soon!  Get in here: https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/8c8E3piz/checkou...

Times a tough, and scary.  Now is the time to put that nervous energy into action and put the pedal to the metal.  In this episode I talk about why you should be selling more now than ever and why you should be motivated. I also talk about 3 things you should be doing now to help your Etsy business.   To sign up for the 4-Week Challenge & Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class 30 Day FREE Trial Click H...

This is a special episode where I'm interviewed by Keith from the Diversified Income Podcast.  I talk about my Etsy journey from beginning to now.  I talk about how I built my business and give tips for other people who want to sell on Etsy.   You can check out the Diversified Income Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2Ub5A68 Snag your FREE 30 day trial to the Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class & Help...

The coronavirus is stressful and scary.  It's important to remember that we're all in this together and we can get through it together as well.  Don't let fear control you, be prepared, and stay positive.  I wanted to do a special episode sharing my thoughts and some business tips to help you during this troublesome time.   Free 30 Trial Day Master Class & Help Forum: https://www.etsyentrepreneur....

Whether you're thinking about starting an Etsy shop or have one already, it's important that your shop is set up in the correct way.  Setting up your shop and shop sections using the best practices I talk about in this podcast can help you accelerate your sales.  None of these tips are earth-shattering, but many sellers overlook the importance of their brand and shop sections.   Don't miss this la...

Have you thought about or actually sold in person at a craft show or vendor market?  In this episode I break down my strategies for making your in person sales venture a success.  I share my own experiences and give you my top tips!  You don't want to miss this episode! Also, I am giving you access to my Etsy Traffic & Sales Master Class, along with the help forum for 40% off!!!  Work with me one...

You're ready to start or have started an Etsy shop, but have no idea what to focus on.  No worries, I can help!  This podcast talks about the top areas to focus on early on so you can create momentum for future success. Start!  Don't keep putting off opening your shop for whatever reason.  Start so you can begin to learn. Don't go overboard with product inventory Have a schedule to list new produc...

Today's episode features a topic that is known to all of us but is constantly being missed.  I'm sure you've experienced both bad and good customer service.  You know how that's made you feel either way. With that in mind, I want to discuss customer service specific to Etsy and how to ensure that it is an area of strength, not a weakness for your shop. Tune in to learn best practices and strategie...

I wanted to share some lessons I learned from my Etsy journey in 2019, as well as some areas of focus for 2020.  Hopefully, this will help give you some insight and ideas to help you going forward. Lessons Learned Topics: -Don't remain idle -Free shipping -Advertising -Inventory -Seasonal Shipping 2020 Focus Topics: -Do more of what's working -More products -Different variations -YOY Growth 

In this podcast, I go over some third party resources I've used to help grow my own Etsy shops.  These resources will help you increase performance and efficiency in your shop.     Join the Etsy Sales & Traffic Master Class for $19!  Click the link below to enroll.  Offer ends 1/15/20. https://www.etsyentrepreneur.com/offers/aJoqkvkz?coupon_code=NEWYEAR

This episode I talk about 5 Etsy SEO tips to help your shop get more sales! Here is what's covered: consider your audience broad keywords seasonal keywords title SEO tips tag SEO tips  

Everyone has made a lot of mistakes in life and In business.  Often, you only hear about all the good, not the bad.  This isn't realistic.  That's why in this episode I wanted to show you that even with a successful Etsy business, I make a lot of mistakes. In this episode, I go through some of those mistakes to hopefully help you avoid making them as well.   Just know that mistakes happen, and as...

In this episode, I discuss how to listen to your customers and make more sales by doing so. Your customers will tell you what they want, which usually means that's what others want as well.  You can even look at your products and what your biggest sellers are to help you produce more best selling products.  I talk about what to look at and how to do just that. I also talk about how to create simil...

Here is another awesome podcast for you! In this podcast I give you the best tips to help you be successful this holiday season. Here are the following topics covered: -Supplies -Shipping -Promotions including coupons, sales, black Friday and other ideas. -Social Media -Holiday products Don't miss this episode.  Let's have a great holiday season!

I have another great episode for you! In this episode, I talk about the most common mistakes I see Etsy sellers make that hurt their sales. Many sellers are very concerned with improving their sales.  However, they may not realize that the problems with their shop, their listings, their SEO may impact them negatively.  I offer some great tips on how to avoid these mistakes and how to improve your...

This episode talks all about Etsy competition and how to use it as a positive. I discuss how to use competition as an advantage and a way to drive your business growth. I talk about the best ways to turn competition from a negative to a positive. You don't want to miss this episode! Get more traffic and sales in just 30 days! Start your 30 day challenge today. Click the link to start: https://www....

Welcome to episode 2 of the Etsy Entrepreneur podcast! This episode is all about Etsy traffic.  One of the most common questions I get is "how to improve my traffic?" This podcast I define and explain everything you need to know about Etsy traffic.  I talk about what traffic means in terms of views and visits.  I discuss which of those metrics is the most important.   I talk about conversion and h...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Etsy Entrepreneur Podcast! In this podcast, I talk about my Etsy journey and the steps I've taken to become a full-time top 1% Etsy seller.  I also talk about my background in the corporate world and my transition and reasons for leaving.   Last, I give you 3 tips to consider when starting your very own Etsy shop.  These are good tips if you haven't started a shop yet o...