100 episodes
How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy Lizzie Smiley
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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 table for you—so skootch on in and let’s go! I’m holding nothing back.
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Ep 134 | GoImagine is giving Etsy some healthy competition-- with Jon Lincoln
GoImagine is making waves as a new and promising platform for handmade sellers to sell their products. Does Etsy finally have some healthy competition in the marketplace? If shop suspensions, lacking customer support for sellers, and the take over of drop shippers have you feeling wary about Etsy, tune in for a breath of fresh air as founder Jon Lincoln shares about the culture and success of GoImagine.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Use code SAVE40 to get 40% off my Etsy Course Listings that Sell 2.0: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
**Submit questions for Attorney Paige Hulse: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Questions-for-Paige-Hulse/tt-p7XWogS7f8WhVFMn8WX935
**Submit questions for the Etsy FAQ episode: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/FAQ-episode-questions/tt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ
More about GoImagine:
Check it out and sign up here: (use code “smiley” and get your first month FREE!)
https://goimagine.com/
Community for Makers:
https://www.makercircle.com/
Facebook group for GoImagine sellers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/goimagine
CURRENT EVENTS:
⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X
Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:
➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic
Save $50 with the code SAVE50
➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop
Save $50 with the code YT50
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⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
Grab my UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/134
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
My most popular freebie— the FREE PDF download where I share the “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25/month to $6000+/month.”
Grab a copy and start leveling up your Etsy shop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
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Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop
Whether you’re just getting started on Etsy or you’ve been selling for years but never quite got around to the legal setup, I want to make sure you know about Attorney Paige Hulse and her Creative Law Shop.
If you need legal assistance for your Etsy shop, want to register a trademark, or are looking for help with forming a business—contact Paige at https://paigehulse.com/
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If you’re looking for a well-crafted legal document that is tailored to creative entrepreneurship, but don’t want the cash outlay of hiring an attorney by the hour, you can get everything you need from an LLC operating agreement, multi-person LLC agreements for partnerships, special provisions for your Etsy Shop Policies, affiliate agreements, influencer contracts, photography releases, and so much more. There are over 80 contracts available plus free resources and educational tools waiting for you at https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/
Make sure you use the code smiley10 for 10% off of anything from the Creative Law Shop!
*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you -
Ep 133 | REPLAY How to Create a PASSIVE Income on Etsy with Print on Demand (Guest: POD Expert: @JennyfromtheShopp )
Today we're bringing back another "Best Of" episode from the How to Sell Your Stuff archives! This is the very first time I learned about Print on Demand--- and @itsJennyfromtheShopp debut!! This is the best ever episode for someone new to POD who is curious to learn more. Jenny breaks it down with sooooo much detail and will make you feel excited and ready to get started with your tshirt business this summer!
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF WE MENTIONED:
Totally forgot to mention these top 3 in the intro:
Use code SAVE40 to get 40% off my Etsy Course Listings that Sell 2.0: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
**Submit questions for Attorney Paige Hulse: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Questions-for-Paige-Hulse/tt-p7XWogS7f8WhVFMn8WX935
**Submit questions for the Etsy FAQ episode: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/FAQ-episode-questions/tt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ
And from this Episode:
**Jenny’s TikTok: @Jennyfromtheshopp
https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyfromtheshopp
Jenny's insta: @itsJennyfromtheShopp
Printify: https://bit.ly/3HsCWDw
Printful: https://bit.ly/3rkIkD7
**The podcast Jenny Mentioned: “The Cathy Heller Show” (formerly “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”): As of June 2024 it's called "Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abundant-ever-after-with-cathy-heller/id1191831035
**Mockup Shops on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/moodymocks
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StopMockandRoll
**The Print on Demand Course that Jenny recommends is no longer available BUT since being on the podcast, she has created 2 courses of her own that are EXCELLENT:
1) Etsy Print on Demand for Beginners-- learn all the basics of setting up your Etsy POD Business: https://bit.ly/3sZdjoF 2) Design on Demand-- learn how to create best-selling designs for your Etsy POD Business: https://bit.ly/3Du55KD CURRENT EVENTS:
⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X
Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:
➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic
Save $50 with the code SAVE50
➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop
Save $50 with the code YT50
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⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
Grab my eCourse “Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/Xo52uqVF
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/133
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Today’s Sponsors are:
My FREE Etsy Masterclass!
My “How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop” Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I’m teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy.
You can grab it today--- it’s available on demand at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass
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My Customer Service Templates and Mini-Course! Learn my exact customer service strategy AND get access to over 20 templates of my word-for-word responses to cu -
Ep 132 | REPLAY New Etsy Seller Success When You Commit to a Niche-- with Jenn Atkins
New Etsy sellers struggle every day wondering why they’re not making sales faster. More often than not—their niche is too broad. They’re trying to do too many things and compete in enormous oceans of competition. My guest today, Jenn Atkins, is sharing her early found success on Etsy by niching down and committing to the camping niche where there were opportunities to break out.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
**Submit questions for Attorney Paige Hulse: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Questions-for-Paige-Hulse/tt-p7XWogS7f8WhVFMn8WX935
**Submit questions for the Etsy FAQ episode: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/FAQ-episode-questions/tt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ
Shop Suspension Episode: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-shop-suspension
Jennifer Atkins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-atkins-29095a39
Book an Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/132
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THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
My One on One Coaching:
My Zoom Coaching Services! I cannot wait to meet you and hear about your Etsy goals! Together we will get your questions answered and put our heads together to build a strategy to get your shop to the next level.
Not sure what to ask? I would love to assess your shop with you, tell you what’s going great, make suggestions on where you can improve, teach you more about SEO, and show you how I assess the next move to make in your niche.
If you don’t have a shop yet or want to talk about some other area of business, that’s fine too!
Learn more and get on my calendar here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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Everbee is a FREE tool that can help you find trends, products, and niches that are hot sellers on Etsy right now. I use it to learn everything about best-sellers and high performing listings. It shows me how many sales a shop makes from each listing, how much money an individual listing is earning them, how old the listing is, what their tags are and how competitive they are. It gives me an at a glance view of all the shop data and competitor listing data I need to help my students and myself find ways to penetrate the market.
Here is a quick Youtube tutorial showing you how I use it: https://youtu.be/4SUdnatddMU
And here is a link to get started with a FREE account: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie
So if you don’t have it yet— jump on that today. I’m so excited for you to get this edge on the market! You’re going to love it!
*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure -
Ep 131 | REPLAY How to Keep Yourself Out of Legal Trouble in Your Etsy Shop-- with Attorney Paige Hulse
This week I'm bringing back one of your most favorite (and valued) episodes! This is the very first interview I ever had with Attorney Paige Hulse and we're talking about all the ways you need to protect yourself legally when you run an Etsy shop-- including whether you really need an LLC.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Get my Etsy course for 40% off (LIMITED TIME)
Use code SAVE40 to get 40% off my Etsy Course Listings that Sell 2.0: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
How to search for an existing trademark: Use www.Uspto.gov
*The search process has changed and I haven't made an updated video yet! Here's a great one from Cassiy Johnson: https://youtu.be/3f4QctA7Veg?si=OLZFWGmejBQ1QKG3
If you need a contract or special document to protect your business, check out Paige’s contract shop:
Contracts and Creative Law: shopcreativelaw.com
Use the code smiley10 for 10% off
Trademark and business law inquiries: paigehulse.com
Nonprofit: www.specialforcessupportfund.com
Equestrian, homesteading, and ranching: www.fairwaystables.com
Follow Paige on Instagram: @Paige.Hulse
https://www.instagram.com/paige.hulse/
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CURRENT EVENTS:
⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X
Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:
➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic
Save $50 with the code SAVE50
➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop
Save $50 with the code YT50
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⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
Grab my UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/131
This podcast is sponsored by:
Perfecting Pinterest:
Today’s Sponsor is “Perfecting Pinterest” by Sophia Lee. An ecourse that will show you exactly how to use Pinterest to get a ton more views on your Etsy listings: Perfecting Pinterest:
https://bysophialee.teachable.com/courses/perfecting-pinterest?affcode=699001_4rutj5q9
*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure -
Ep 130 | Etsy Changes Affecting Print on Demand Sellers in 2024 – with HeatherStudio
Etsy is changing y’all! Tune in to hear POD expert HeatherStudio seeing now and on the horizon in the Print on Demand space and how you can still grow a profitable business in the changing ecommerce landscape.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Heather’s FREE Etsy POD Crash Course: https://studio.heatherxstudio.com/etsypodcrashcourse
Heather’s Print on Demand course (the one I took): https://lizziesmiley--heatherxstudio.thrivecart.com/printondemandacademy2/
*Remember—when you enroll now, you get the automatic upgrade to her refreshed course in June!
Previous Episodes with Heather:
#109: How to Start a Print on Demand Etsy Shop in 2024: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/109
#64: Heather Makes $15k per month with Print on Demand on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/selling-pod-on-etsy
Heather’s Insta for her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: @ButtercuptheCavalier
Heather’s POD Etsy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/219409480404668/
Heather’s Insta/TikTok: @ItsHeatherStudio
Heather’s INCREDIBLE Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsheatherstudio
Video on how the platform is changing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrqHxuKAyLA
CURRENT EVENTS:
⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X
Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:
➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic
Save $50 with the code SAVE50
➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop
Save $50 with the code YT50
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⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
Grab my UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/130
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Me! And the Resources section on my website. If you have questions specific to your personal niche on Etsy, you should definitely come check out my Resource page at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Resources where I will connect you with my favorite free and paid resources created by experts I have personally vetted. Whether you sell POD, digital products, printable, physical products and more—there’s info waiting for you to help you on your Etsy journey!
Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources
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HeatherXStudio and her completely free print on demand training: “How to earn your first $10k with Etsy and POD.” Want to learn how to create an additional stream of income from a product you don’t have to physically make, but will sell like hotcakes? Just go to www.HeatherTeachesPOD.com to get access to the webinar.
*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure -
Ep 129 | Scaling and Systems in your Etsy shop –with Andrew Schatz
Scaling a physical product shop requires trial and error—and lots of systems! Listen in to hear how Andrew left insurance sales to build and scale a full time woodworking Etsy business.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
CURRENT EVENTS:
⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X
Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:
➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic
Save $50 with the code SAVE50
➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop
Save $50 with the code YT50
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⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
Grab my UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell
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HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/129
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
My Zoom Coaching Services! I cannot wait to meet you and hear about your Etsy goals! Together we will get your questions answered and put our heads together to build a strategy to get your shop to the next level.
Not sure what to ask? I would love to assess your shop with you, tell you what’s going great, make suggestions on where you can improve, teach you more about SEO, and show you how I assess the next move to make in your niche.
If you don’t have a shop yet or want to talk about some other area of business, that’s fine too!
Learn more and get on my calendar here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica!
Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It’s essentially the top Etsy seller’s best kept secret!)
AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it’s a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative
*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure