Handmade & Beyond Podcast

LL - Etsy & Handmade Business Coach

I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.

  1. 3d ago

    Etsy Subscription Plan Worth It? Increased Sales?

    I break down Etsy Plus, including its $10 monthly cost, listing and Etsy Ads credits, shop customization features, and Marketplace Insights. Learn how to decide whether Etsy Plus is worth it for your Etsy shop by comparing its first-party keyword data with eRank and Alura estimates.   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — Digital Downloads, Handmade & POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $6/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart     #EtsyPlus #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyKeywordResearch #EtsyTips   00:00 What Etsy Plus Includes 00:20 Etsy Plus Cost and Listing Credits 00:38 Etsy Ads Credit Value 01:03 Is Etsy Plus Really Only $2? 01:27 Shop Customization and Restock Requests 01:48 Etsy Marketplace Insights Overview 02:08 Search Data and Timeframe Options 02:26 Why Etsy's First-Party Data Matters 03:12 Lion Shirt Search Volume Example 03:40 eRank Search Volume Comparison 04:08 Alura Search Volume Comparison 04:34 Using Marketplace Insights for Keyword Research 05:00 Who Should Upgrade to Etsy Plus? 05:18 My Etsy Plus Verdict 05:33 More Etsy Shop Growth Resources     Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  2. 5d ago

    99% of Etsy Sellers Use AI Wrong (Here's the Right Way)

    I show Etsy sellers how to use AI more efficiently, from writing higher-quality prompts and choosing the right model to building reusable skills, sub-agents, and AI plugins. Learn how to improve Etsy SEO workflows, product research, and daily shop tasks while avoiding token waste and watered-down results.   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $6/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   #EtsySeller #AIForEtsy #EtsySEO #AIAutomation   00:00 Use AI Better Than Most Etsy Sellers 01:06 AI Fundamentals and Power Tools 02:11 Give AI a Clear Role 03:13 Define the Objective 03:57 Add More Context for Better Output 04:22 Ask AI Follow-Up Questions 05:37 Choose the Right AI Model 06:50 Avoid Diminishing Quality in Long Chats 09:22 Save Repetitive Prompts as Skills 11:09 Use Sub-Agents for Quality Control 13:20 Connect AI to Apps With Plugins 14:33 Use the Etsy Plugin for Research 15:24 Get Ahead With Better AI Workflows   Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  3. 6d ago ·  Video

    You're Ignoring The Most Powerful Etsy Mockup Tool!

    I show Etsy sellers how I create consistent AI product mockups in ChatGPT using a reference image, a reusable mockup skill, and a project folder. Learn how to generate Etsy listing mockups that stay aligned with your brand aesthetic and use a QA sub-agent to refine the final image.   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   #EtsySeller #AIMockups #ChatGPT #PrintOnDemand #etsytips    00:00 Why AI mockups change physical product selling 00:25 The challenge of consistent mockup styles 01:16 Choosing mockup inspiration or starting from scratch 01:56 Creating a foundation prompt from a reference image 03:12 Why ChatGPT is used for mockup generation 04:02 Setting up a project folder for visual references 05:19 Turning the reference image into a reusable prompt 05:47 Creating a reusable Etsy mockup skill 06:44 Testing the mockup skill in a new chat 07:35 Refining the skill for future generations 08:06 Adding a QA sub-agent for consistency 09:26 Correcting the mockup through the QA check 10:14 Comparing the final mockup with the reference 10:36 Using mockups before making the product   Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  4. Aug 7

    You're Ignoring ChatGPT's New Etsy Plugin (Sellers, Watch This)

    I show how I use the ChatGPT Etsy plugin for Etsy trend research, niche validation, SEO, product ideas, and Pinterest content. Learn how to research Etsy bestsellers, find laser-engraved dog product opportunities, review listing URLs, and build a Pinterest posting workflow for your Etsy shop.   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw   00:00 Why the ChatGPT Etsy plugin matters 00:22 What this Etsy plugin walkthrough covers 00:40 Installing the Etsy plugin in ChatGPT 01:05 Understanding the plugin's core capabilities 01:27 Etsy product research and SEO use cases 02:28 Etsy seller community and automation resources 03:08 Etsy trend and niche research prompt 04:03 Researching laser-engraved dog product demand 04:57 Reviewing subniches, keywords, and market gaps 05:45 Finding Etsy bestseller listing URLs 07:05 Vetting product ideas against live listings 08:25 Building a Pinterest content package 10:01 Generating Pinterest image concepts 11:20 Automating Pinterest posting with Blotato 12:59 More Etsy plugin workflows to try 13:23 Final thoughts on Etsy automation

  5. Jul 14

    AI Found $847 Worth of Missed Etsy Sales in My Shop (Try This)

    Learn how to analyze your Etsy shop data with AI, identify missed sales opportunities, and turn winning listings into more profitable products. I'll show you how to download Etsy listing and order data, use the Etsy X-Ray AI skills with Claude or Codex, improve underperforming listings, and build a strategic 90-day Etsy growth plan.     🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   #EtsySEO #EtsySellerTips #EtsyAI #EtsyShopGrowth #EtsySuccess #ClaudeAI #EtsyMarketing   00:00 Use AI to Find Hidden Etsy Opportunities 00:47 Why Successful Etsy Sellers Follow the Breadcrumbs 01:57 Consistency vs. Strategy for Faster Shop Growth 02:17 Focus on What Is Already Working 02:56 Etsy X-Ray Light vs. X-Ray Pro 03:52 How the Etsy X-Ray AI Skills Work 04:20 Download Your Etsy Listing and Order Data 05:24 Prepare Your CSV Files for Better AI Analysis 06:06 Install the Etsy X-Ray Skill in Claude or Codex 07:01 Etsy X-Ray Light Shop Analysis 09:23 Advanced Features Inside Etsy X-Ray Pro 10:22 Revive Etsy Listings Closest to Winning 11:01 Multiply Winning Products and Fill Listing Gaps 12:01 Retire Weak Listings and Build a 90-Day Plan 12:50 Create a Strategic Etsy Growth Snowball     Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  6. Jul 8

    The NEW Age of Etsy SEO - Do this NOW for more Sales!

    Learn how to do Etsy SEO in the new age of AI, search intent, and long-tail buyer searches so your listings have a better chance of getting found on Etsy, Google, ChatGPT, and AI search tools. I'll break down what Etsy SEO strategies still work, what sellers are getting wrong, why poor performance is not always an SEO problem, and how to use AI for Etsy SEO without blindly copying generic outputs. You'll also see how an Etsy SEO Council workflow can analyze titles, tags, descriptions, conversion issues, and listing quality to help improve your Etsy shop visibility and sales.   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   #EtsySEO #EtsySellerTips #EtsyShopTips #EtsyAI #SellOnEtsy #EtsyMarketing #EtsySuccess   00:00 The New Age of Etsy SEO 00:59 How Search Behavior Has Changed 03:08 Why AI Search Rewards Specific Buyer Intent 04:56 Stop Optimizing for Algorithms 06:39 Core Etsy SEO Best Practices Still Matter 08:42 How to Gain an SEO Advantage 09:48 Why Consistency Helps Etsy Shops Grow 11:44 Writing Listings for Search Intent 14:06 Poor Performance Is Not Always an SEO Problem 15:10 How to Improve Your Etsy Value Proposition 16:19 Why Photos and Videos Impact Sales 17:06 Niches, Listings, and Product Quality 19:42 How to Use AI for Etsy SEO the Right Way 22:39 The Etsy SEO Council Skill Explained 25:40 Live Etsy SEO Council Listing Example     Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  7. Jul 3

    I asked Claude Code to Make Me as Much Etsy Money as Possible

    Learn how to use Claude as a better AI business partner for Etsy, SEO, product research, niche validation, and business strategy without wasting time on weak AI outputs. In this video, I break down the exact Claude workflow I've been using to get better answers, avoid generic AI advice, pick the right model, start cleaner chats, use roles and context, and turn Claude into a skeptical strategy partner instead of a "yes machine." 🚀   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart     I'll show you: ✅ Why most people get weak or overly agreeable AI answers ✅ How to choose the right Claude model for simple vs. complex tasks ✅ Why long chats can create diminished results ✅ The clarifying-question prompt that improves output quality ✅ The "sparring partner" prompt that stress-tests your ideas ✅ How my Claude Council Skill uses 5 sub-agents to score and critique Etsy business ideas ✅ A real Etsy print-on-demand motivational shirt example and why Claude pushed back on it   🔍 Proof Inside This Video   📈 I've been using Claude this way for the last couple of months and said it helped increase my revenue by about 40–50%. 🤖 The Claude Council Skill uses 5 independent sub-agents plus a judge to score business ideas, find risks, and recommend adjustments. 🎯 I tested the idea: "I'm an Etsy seller. I want to open an Etsy print on demand business for motivational shirts." ⚠️ The basic Claude response gave a simple 6-step strategy, but the Council Skill flagged the idea as problematic and recommended niching down into micro-niches. 🧠 I share the exact clarifying prompt: "Ask me clarifying questions until you're 95% confident you can complete this task successfully." 🥊 I share the exact sparring partner prompt that tells Claude to attack weak claims, unsupported assumptions, logical gaps, edge cases, and anything that would fail under scrutiny.   00:00 How I Made Claude a Better Business Partner 01:34 Why AI Gives Weak or Generic Business Advice 02:43 Pick the Right Claude Model for the Task 04:09 Why Long AI Chats Create Diminished Results 06:11 Give Claude a Clear Role Before Asking 07:50 The 95% Confidence Clarifying Prompt 09:28 Turn Claude Into a Sparring Partner 11:21 My Claude Council Skill for Business Ideas 13:03 Testing an Etsy Print-on-Demand Shirt Idea 14:10 How 5 AI Agents Score the Business Idea 15:14 How Claude Skills Work Like Reusable Prompts 16:23 Why Better AI Workflows Save Time and Money   #ClaudeAI #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #AIBusiness #ClaudeCode #EtsyTips #AIAutomation #PrintOnDemand #SmallBusinessTips #EtsyBusiness   Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

  8. Jun 30

    Etsy Made A TON of Updates in June - Here's Everything You Missed

    Learn how to understand the latest Etsy seller updates from June and what they mean for your shop, pricing, shipping, listings, ads, and conversions. In this video, I break down Etsy purchase protection changes, tariff updates, seller app improvements, personalization tools, two-video listings, AI-powered stats, interested shopper offers, promo code controls, Etsy Ads strategies, and marketplace insights so you can make smarter decisions for your Etsy shop. 🚀   🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip   👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy: https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b 30% off first purchase within 3 days   🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude:  https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy   🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos! Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!  https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess   🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart   📊 Proof & Key Takeaways From This Etsy Update   🔒 Etsy purchase protection still covers up to $250, even on higher-value orders, but sellers are responsible for the difference above that amount.   📦 I've personally used Etsy purchase protection twice, including one order around $225, and it worked both times.   🌎 Starting July 9, sellers outside the U.S. shipping to U.S. buyers need to account for duties and import fees upfront and ship with delivery duty paid to stay aligned with Etsy's updated rules.   🎥 Etsy now allows two videos per listing, giving sellers another opportunity to show product use, details, production, or packaging.   📱 Etsy added seller app improvements including barcode scanning for shipping labels, full or partial refunds, detailed order views, buyer notes, gifting details, and messaging tools.   💰 Etsy Ads strategies are available when your budget is $25 or higher per day, including efficient spending, low click cost, and greater visibility.   00:00 Etsy June Updates Overview 00:38 Expanded Etsy Purchase Protection 01:48 More Detailed Policy Violation Explanations 02:50 Tariff Estimator and U.S. Order Requirements 04:02 Etsy Seller App Updates 05:04 Faster Buyer Messaging and Quick Actions 06:04 Listing Thumbnail Preview Improvements 07:03 Custom Options for Personalized Orders 07:42 Two Videos Per Etsy Listing 09:13 Etsy AI Tools and Stats Assistant 10:24 Interested Shopper Offers 11:23 Promo Code Redemption Controls 12:06 Redesigned Offsite Ads Dashboard 12:42 New Etsy Ads Strategies 13:26 Marketplace Insights and Search Metrics 14:32 Review Insights and Expanded Payment Methods 15:27 Etsy Games VIP and AI Automation Support   #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyTips #EtsyShop #SellOnEtsy #EtsyUpdates #EtsyMarketing #EtsyBusiness   Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.

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