How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

This week I'm chatting with some of my star students to save you a ton of time and prevent (fingers crossed) the headaches and hassles we faced as new Etsy sellers. We're spilling the tea about the time-saving tips, overcoming perfectionism, surprises-- good and bad, and biggest lessons learned along the way. This is a meaty one, friends! I can't wait to share it with you! **"How to Sell Your Stuf...

Ever wonder which third-party tools you actually need—and which ones you can skip? This week, I'm breaking down my recommended Etsy seller tools, from free options to need-to-haves, best-to-haves, and nice-to-haves, so you can choose what makes sense for  your  stage of selling. If you love efficiency and smart systems, you're going to love this tool list. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not...

Brand new to Etsy or thinking about starting a shop in 2026? I'm walking you through exactly how to get started  today —from choosing the right product type and understanding how Etsy really works, to building momentum without overcomplicating things. This episode is equal parts practical and encouraging, designed to help you start smart, stay focused, and actually follow through. **"How to Sell Y...

It's time for another Etsy FAQ episode! Listen in to hear everything from creating listings faster, how to get Disney licensing, the best ways to use AI in your business, building an email list--- and so much more! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   Profittree: The In Demand badge is BACK!!! Plus tags for every listing. ➡️Check...

She went from -$400 in her bank account to a thriving handmade Etsy shop within 4 months—completely changing the story for her large family. Tune in to hear how Trista followed my success steps one-by-one and used data based decisions to create one of the fastest Etsy success stories I've ever heard. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTI...

Becca dove deep into the world of AI digital products earlier this year--- and she's finishing 2025 with some INCREDIBLE results. This week we're welcoming her back on the podcast for an update—and sharing our fireside chat with our pro tips, prompting strategies, and what's possible with AI design in ecommerce. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    S...

It's time for another Etsy Trends episode!!!! Today we're exploring the design shifts shaping buyer behavior as we head into 2026. These are the cues that can help you plan smarter, design intentionally, and create products that really resonate with shoppers in the year ahead. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ⭐ Try Trendspot...

Tune in to hear Emily's Print on Demands secrets for earning $173k her first year—and $725k in under 3 years. She's sharing why she pivoted to giftable products INSTEAD of apparel, her fast track advice for people with big goals, and tips for getting started. You're going to just love her—she's so down to earth, relatable, and open to share everything she's learned. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Et...

Embroidery continues to be in massive demand in the marketplace and Lori has found a way to leverage the trend into a passive Etsy income. Tune in to hear how she pivoted her experience with embroidered items into a fast growing digital product shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ❄️ BLACK FRIDAY SALES:  https://www.howtose...

STOP selling apparel in your Print on Demand Etsy Shop. (I literally couldn't believe Heather said this.) Tune in for 2026 Print on Demand advice you don't want to miss from HeatherStudio. She's sharing why she's steering away from apparel and what she suggests instead for more sales and faster success. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I ME...

Have you ever considered pivoting your handmade Etsy shop into a digital product shop serving the same niche? That's exactly what Jocelyn of Oak and Marlow did with her crochet business--- and she's thriving! Tune in to hear how she learned how to write patterns, the amazing role social media has played in her growth, and her tips for starting and scaling an Etsy business. **"How to Sell Your Stuf...

Today we're reviewing the biggest mistakes new Etsy sellers make---- so you can avoid all of them! These are the problems I see the most often that hold owners back from the success they're desperate for. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:    ➡️ Join the Template Drop Membership for weekly templates (commercial use): https://www....

Did you know that ChatGPT recommends Etsy listings to its users—and now has a one-click checkout straight from the chat? Learn how to leverage this powerful marketing tool to get your listings and Etsy shop discovered this week on the POD with PR expert Gloria Chou. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ⭐Join The Template Drop Me...

This week, Bailey is sharing her journey of building her Etsy shop to an astonishing $45,000 a month, primarily through digital products. She reveals her strategies for creating multiple streams of income, including the importance of product research, leveraging email lists, and utilizing tools for effective keyword and product research. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or...

As AI grows in influence, high-quality handmade products are more in demand than ever. Listen to Emily's story of fast success with her custom embroidery Etsy shop—she shares how she's scaled with the right help, her approach to trends and SEO, how she's positioning for long-term success, and so much more. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I...

You've heard how important your product photos are for conversions on Etsy, but how can you get pictures that will actually convert to sales? This week I'm interviewing product photographer Brittany Reynosa for her best tips on staging, lighting, equipment, and more. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ⭐ FIND BRITTANY: Instagra...

If "legal talk" (and literally the title of this episode) makes you nervous or feels dry—this is a MUST LISTEN. Attorney Paige Hulse is back with her easy-to-understand approach to law for entrepreneurs, sharing tips to keep your Etsy business—and you—out of trouble. From common legal mistakes and business structure to protecting your creations from copycats, she's got you covered. **"How to Sell...

Ready to turn the Q4 holiday rush into a semi-passive side hustle? Start with Printables—perfect for beginners—and learn how to ride the seasonal boom. Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures shares the hottest opportunities for 2025 and his top tips for getting started. ( He recently launched a scaled a brand new shop in this space, proving that saturation is a myth if you know what to create!  😉) **"...

Remember Preston?! He was one of my very first Etsy students and he recently went full time on Etsy with a handmade shop. Tune in to hear his story of gradually figuring out his product and niche—and scaling from a hobby shop to replacing his 4 jobs worth of income on Etsy. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ➡️Check out ProfitT...

Tune in to hear a run down on the current tariff situation PLUS the biggest trends for Q4 2025. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ➡️Check out ProfitTree's new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 Get the best profit tracking tool to help you know your numbers AND a product research too...

If you've been looking for an Etsy alternative, this episode is for you! This week I'm joined by Erin Kendal who built a full time passive income on Spoonflower by designing aesthetic digital patterns to be sold on wallpaper, fabric and more. Listen in for her best tips, inspiring story, and keys to success on this totally unique platform.   **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated wit...

This week I'm interviewing Laura Geissert who has a successful Etsy shop selling both print on demand AND digital products together. Listen in to hear how she prevents customer confusion, why this works so well for her niche, and lessons she's learned along the way. If you've ever wondered if POD and digital products can be sold in the same shop, this one is for you! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on E...

It's time for another Etsy FAQ episode! We're covering everything from how to start building your email list, the Etsy algorithm, when it's best to open a new shop vs repurposing the same one, listing video tips --- and so much more! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:   ➡️Etsy Seller Coaching Group:  https://www.howtosellyourstuf...

This week I'm joined by Print on Demand Expert Cassiy Johnson and she's answering rapid fire questions to help you have more success with your POD Etsy shop. We cover everything from whether POD and digital products can coexist in the same shop, to whether you should run daily sales, design strategies, interpreting stats—and so much more. Tune in for expert advice on maximizing your POD potential!...

In this episode, I'm joined by Leila Simon Hayes, an abstract artist and textile designer who transforms simple elements into unique, energizing home decor. We dive into how Leila's meditative and emotionally-driven artwork becomes table linens, homewares, wallpaper, and more, sold across Etsy and other platforms. Tune in for insights on growing a multi-platform business while bringing abstract ar...