Lizzie Smiley

How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Business EN ↓ 241 episodes

If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you've always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you. I've had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I'm a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones. On this podcast—we'll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There's plenty of room at this...

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Lizzie Smiley

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Business

Podcast website

www.howtosellyourstuff.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 41 | How a teacher built a full time sign shop from her passion for hand lettering 19.05.2022

Halie Conley of WholeHeartedWoods went from being a school teacher to a full time sign maker by using social media and her talent for hand lettering to build her very own ecommerce business. Today she's telling us how she uses LIVE sales and TikTok to continue to grow and how you can develop the skill of hand lettering, too! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by...

Ep 40 | Etsy Success Story: How A Jewelry Maker Made Over $100k from Just ONE of Her Many Listings 12.05.2022

Debbie Schaefer of WillowRoadCA joins us this week to share her amazing story of building a full time Etsy shop while also owning and operating two Denny's Restaurants. She shares how she feels passionate about staying true to Etsy's handmade roots, how she's earned over $100k from just one of her listings, and how she juggles her life as a franchise owner and six figure Etsy maker. **"How to Sell...

Ep 39 | How Data Mining on Etsy Can Help You Reach Your Business Goals—with Cody from Everbee 05.05.2022

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Cody McGuffie, the founder of Everbee. Cody is sharing the secrets of success he's learned by talking to hundreds of Etsy sellers ranging from new shops with 0 sales to insanely successful shops making hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. We'll chat about the patterns he's noticed among successful shops and common pitfalls that keep sellers stuck. List...

Ep 38 | 7 Marketplace Sites Like Etsy to Sell Your Products On 28.04.2022

If you're looking for ways to sell even more of your products or alternatives marketplaces to Etsy, this list is for you. Today we're going over 7 marketplaces that are similar to Etsy and what it takes to sell on them. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Amazon Handmade: https://sell.amazon.com/programs/handmade Storenvy: what you c...

Ep 37 | How to Start an Etsy Shop 21.04.2022

This week I am teaching you everything you need to know about how to start an Etsy shop. We're covering everything from how to pick a product, whether you need to register your business, how to compete in your niche, my recommendations for shipping—and so much more. If you're thinking about an Etsy shop—this episode will prepare you with details you need to get started.     **"How to Sell Your Stu...

Ep 36 | How to Keep Yourself Out of Legal Trouble in Your Etsy Shop-- with Attorney Paige Hulse 14.04.2022

Is your Etsy business set up properly to protect you from legal troubles down the road? This week on the podcast I'm delighted to have Attorney Paige Hulse join us to teach some basics about how we can protect our assets and families from legal exposures as we explore entrepreneurship. Paige specializes in law for creative entrepreneurs and is generously answering common legal questions so you can...

Ep 35 | Create a passive income selling printables on Etsy—with Gold City Ventures 07.04.2022

Are you curious about selling Printables on Etsy and creating a passive income stream? Today I am joined by Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures who is an expert in Printables. We're tackling topics like: Is the printable market too saturated? What if you don't have any design skills? How much money can you actually make doing this? And so much more! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affi...

Ep 34 | My Etsy student, Hanna, is sharing her insights into fast success on Etsy, pivoting your shop, & the benefits of hiring a coach 31.03.2022

My Etsy coaching client Hanna is sharing her amazing story today of selling a ton of baked goods on Etsy. You'll hear all about her local business turned national bakery, how she decided to avoid burn out and pivot, and the advantages of hiring a coach to refine your business processes. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: My YouTube...

Ep 33 | How an Etsy Wreath Maker Used Social Media to Build a 6 Figure Business Selling Tutorials—with Julie Oxendine 24.03.2022

Today I'm joined by Julie Oxendine, the creator of Julie's Wreath Boutique. She has a six figure business selling wreath-making tutorials which she grew primarily from her masterful social media strategies that have attracted over 900,000 followers across 5 platforms. Tune in to hear her story from selling wreaths one-off on Facebook marketplace to the successful Etsy shop and website that pay her...

Ep 32 | Why you NEED to build an email list from your Etsy shop 17.03.2022

One of the most important things you can do to build an asset for your business and prepare for the future, is start building you email list as early as possible. Today we're going to talk about why this is so important and how you can get started. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: "Customer Service Templates": https://www.howtosel...

Ep 31 | Etsy Success Story: Building a Handmade Furniture Empire --- With Ethan Morford 10.03.2022

Ethan Morford is a modern day craftsman and a full blooded entrepreneur. He built his business, Hazel Oak Farms, beginning on Etsy with zero loans while working a full time sales job. Today he runs his full time Etsy shop, a Shopify store and a physical store front selling his gorgeous hand crafted furniture with his wife by his side on their farm in Ohio. Their pieces have been featured in The Et...

Ep 30 | The Top Reasons Etsy Shops Get Suspended, And What To Do If It Happens To You 03.03.2022

Have you been hearing about the rise of Etsy shop suspensions recently? It can be a bit scary to take that leap with a new Etsy shop with all the rumors floating around—BUT today hopefully I will set your mind at ease! I'm teaching you how to avoid the most dangerous mistakes Etsy sellers make, what actions are most likely to cause a shop suspension, AND what you can do to get your shop back if it...

Ep 29 | How to Create an Irresistible Brand for Your Etsy Shop – with Erika Pruett 24.02.2022

One of the most important ways you can set your shop and products apart on Etsy is by developing an intentional brand strategy for your Etsy shop. Today I am joined by the lovely and very accomplished, Erika Pruett, who is a graphic designer and brand strategist. She's giving us tons of insight into what makes a brand irresistible and a bunch of practical ways you level up your branding within you...

Ep 28 |Etsy Success Story: How one Mom turned her passion for crochet into a full-time (largely passive) income-- with April Kehrer 17.02.2022

April Kehrer learned crochet only a few short years ago and now she's turned her passion for yarn into a largely passive income with her Etsy Shop @KehrerBerryCrafts. She went from being a teacher, to running an in-home daycare for several years, to now selling crochet patterns, supplies, and finished pieces FULL TIME on Etsy. You're going to love her amazing Etsy success story and her infectious...

Ep 27 | SURPRISE!! How to leverage your Etsy Business into multiple revenue streams—with Guest: Jennifer Allwood 14.02.2022

Surprise Episode! My personal business coach, best-selling author Jennifer Allwood, is teaching us how to create multiple revenue streams-- starting with our Etsy shops--- and develop a long-term legacy mindset for our businesses. Jennifer runs a multi-7-figure coaching business and has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Times, The Huffington Post and ABC News to name a few. Buckle your seat...

Ep 26 | Harness the Power of Pinterest and Drive Free Traffic to Your Etsy Shop with Simple Pin Media 10.02.2022

The most powerful marketing tool that Etsy sellers have "off-Etsy" is Pinterest! Over the past two years the platform has changed into an ecommerce goldmine and Etsy sellers are poised to majorly benefit. Listen in to my convo with expert Tabby White from the Pinterest Marketing Company, Simple Pin Media, as she gives us powerful tips and strategies to start getting our Etsy shops massive on expos...

Ep 25| How to Create a PASSIVE Income on Etsy with Print on Demand (Guest: POD Expert: @JennyfromtheShopp ) 03.02.2022

EPISODE DETAILS Are you curious about creating passive income on Etsy? You'll love this episode that's all about POD for Etsy. POD means Print on Demand-- and my guest, Jenny, who is a TikTok coach for POD is sharing so much insight into this fascinating and lucrative business model. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF WE MENTIONED: **Jenny's Tik...

Ep 24 | 10 INCREDIBLE Tools that will Change the Game for Your Etsy Shop 27.01.2022

Do you feel like there is a secret to Etsy that you still need to figure out to be successful? On this episode I'm spilling the beans about 10 INCREDIBLE tools that many of the big time Etsy sellers use to get huge results in their Etsy shops—and make life easier too! Listen in and you may just find that secret you've been waiting on. I can't wait to share them with you! **"How to Sell Your Stuff...

Ep 23 | If you want to make more sales on Etsy, check these 8 things 20.01.2022

Are you struggling to get Etsy sales and you're not sure why? Don't worry! That's totally normal and we can get to the bottom of it quickly! Today we're going over 8 things to check in your shop to make sure you're set up for success.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: **3 Week Contest to win a FREE 30-minute one-on-one Etsy coachi...

Ep 22 | How to Create a PASSIVE Income on Etsy with Digital Product Expert: Anastasia Gentry 13.01.2022

If you've been wondering how to create a steady passive income on Etsy, this episode is for you! I'm here with Anastasia Gentry of Anastasia's Templates—and she is sharing her insights on building a digital product Etsy shop so you can make money on autopilot. She also happens to have 35k followers on TikTok—so you better believe we'll be picking her brain about using TikTok to sell on Etsy. **"Ho...

Ep 21 | The biggest Etsy trends we'll see in 2022 06.01.2022

We're heading full force in 2022 and I want to help you get a head start on marketplace trends for the new year! Today we're talking all about the Etsy trends we can expect to see in 2022. Can you incorporate any of these into your shop? **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Forbes Intro to Cryptocurrency: https://www.forbes.com/adviso...

Ep 20 |The Top 10 Books that Helped Me Build a Full Time Etsy Business 23.12.2021

Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made. It's 95% about your mindset. Here are the business books that helped me develop myself into someone who could grow and maintain and full-time Etsy shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/3IOj1Aa Fear is Not the Boss of You: https://amzn.to/3ytfjqF Boundarie...

Ep 19 | Etsy vs Shopify: Which platform should you use? 16.12.2021

Do you have a product to sell but you're not sure if you should use Etsy or Shopify for your store? Today we're talking about all the pros and cons of both platforms. Listen in to hear the strategy that I recommend for brand new makers.   **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Etsy Fees: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035902...

Ep 18 | 8 Things You Can Sell on Etsy That Aren't Handmade 09.12.2021

Looking for Etsy shop ideas? If you're not sure what products to sell on Etsy or curious about the NOT handmade side of Etsy—this episode is for you! Today I am sharing 8 different product ideas that you don't have to make with your hands! Tune in for lots of product inspiration. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Find me on Instagr...

Ep 17 | Your Etsy Shop Holiday Survival Guide 02.12.2021

Holiday season is in full swing and we're approaching that final stretch of sales. Whether you're overwhelmed with orders or wondering why you don't have any--- I've got tips for you today in this Etsy shop holiday survival guide! **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: FREE Etsy Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclas...

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