Handmade & Beyond Podcast

LL - Etsy & Handmade Business Coach
  • 4.6 (90)
  • Entrepreneurship
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    5 Things Sellers Are Getting Wrong About ChatGPT's Etsy Plugin

    🚀 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   I break down how Etsy sellers can use ChatGPT's Etsy plugin for smarter Etsy product research, keyword validation, listing optimization, and competitor analysis—without blindly trusting AI output. Learn how to write better Etsy AI prompts, validate demand and policy compliance, and turn bestseller research into original products that stand out.   #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #ChatGPT #EtsyTips #ecommerce    00:00 Why sellers misuse ChatGPT's Etsy plugin 01:00 How to activate the Etsy plugin 02:03 Verify AI-generated listing drafts 03:00 Cross-check Etsy keyword demand 04:25 Improve on bestsellers instead of copying 07:13 Why AI cannot see live Etsy demand 08:17 Give ChatGPT detailed Etsy prompts 09:39 Validate ideas against Etsy policies 10:46 Challenge the first AI response 12:16 Build repeatable AI quality checks 13:09 Treat AI as a guided business tool   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. 2d ago

    Etsy Just Added 3-Way Variations (Here's How To Use Them)

    I cover Etsy's new three-attribute listing variations and how they streamline product options for apparel, mugs, wall art, and jewelry. Learn how to set up Etsy listing variations for size, color, style, designs, and variation-specific pricing to reduce checkout friction and improve the buyer experience.   🚀 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   #EtsySeller #EtsyTips #EtsyShop #Ecommerce #printondemand    00:00 Etsy adds three listing attributes 00:22 Why two variations created buyer friction 00:42 Adding category-based or custom variations 01:02 Why standard attributes are better for filters 01:45 Using size, color, and design options 02:26 Apparel style variations for shirts and hoodies 03:18 Etsy's 70-option variation cap 03:40 Product option ideas for mugs and wall art 04:25 Jewelry variation combinations 05:13 Setting different prices by variation 05:31 Demo: pricing T-shirts versus sweatshirts 06:46 Removing friction to improve Etsy conversions 07:19 Availability of the new variation feature 07:35 Etsy Games community and AI automation training   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. 4d ago

    How I Used ChatGPT's Etsy Tool to Find a Niche Nobody's Touched!

    I show how I use ChatGPT's Etsy plugin to uncover underserved Etsy niche ideas and product opportunities beyond the usual best sellers. Learn how to run Etsy niche gap research, spot solution-based digital product ideas, and use AI to narrow your target buyer for a stronger Etsy product launch.   🚀 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   #EtsySeller #EtsyProductIdeas #ChatGPTForEtsy #DigitalProducts #EtsySEO   00:00 Finding untouched Etsy niche opportunities 00:26 Moving beyond copying Etsy best sellers 01:13 Why new product gaps are hard to find 01:36 Using the Etsy niche-gap prompt 02:56 Choosing your niche and target buyer 03:55 Installing the ChatGPT Etsy plugin 04:18 Reading the Etsy niche-gap report 05:03 Scoring underserved product opportunities 05:52 Senior dog care emergency binder idea 06:56 Rescue dog first-90-days planner 07:19 Dog sitter QR code and fridge sheet 07:51 Why niching down sells better 08:07 Using AI to find Etsy product gaps   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. 5d ago

    Etsy Just Got $1.4 Billion, But There's a Problem…

    I break down what Etsy's $1.4 billion cash infusion and product-and-engineering layoffs could mean for Etsy sellers, platform changes, and seller fees. Learn how to read Etsy's shifting roadmap, investor pressure, and AI strategy so you can prepare your Etsy shop for what may come next. I also share ways to use AI workflows, Etsy SEO, and automation to grow more efficiently.   🚀 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   #EtsySeller #EtsyNews #EtsySEO #EtsyBusiness   00:00 Etsy's cash infusion and layoffs 00:21 Why Etsy cut 200 employees 00:43 The Depop sale and cash recovery 01:05 Why product and engineering cuts matter 01:29 Etsy's 2027 plan and AI stance 02:19 Combining people with new technology 02:51 Elliott Management's influence on Etsy 03:10 What a leaner roadmap could mean 03:40 Potential fees, ads, and subscription changes 04:01 Better buyer experience or more seller pressure 04:20 Etsy's marketplace position moving forward 04:40 Balancing investor and seller priorities 04:56 Etsy's recent performance and profitability 05:37 AI workflows to grow your Etsy business 05:55 Etsy Games community 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

  5. Aug 20

    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

  6. Aug 18

    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

  7. Aug 17 ·  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

  8. 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

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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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  • Creator
    LL - Etsy & Handmade Business Coach
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    434
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content is copyright of Handmade & Beyond
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    Handmade & Beyond Podcast

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