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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 224 | She Succeeded FAST in Etsy's "Saturated" Candle Niche

    This week I'm chatting with Lauren Aldous, founder of Heart Mountain Candle Co., about how she built a thriving Etsy brand in the notoriously saturated candle niche. We dive into how her background in psychology shaped her approach to scent, emotion, branding, and customer experience—plus why non-toxic ingredients and intentional design have been key differentiators. Lauren also shares practical tips on shipping, listing photos, and what new sellers can learn from her transition from real estate to ecommerce. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Shop Sprint Intensive Cohort: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/shop-sprint-intensive   Try Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to try your first month for just $17, rebills at $37/month Upcoming Trendspotting Bonuses : March 16 – On Trend Comfort Colors Mockups March 23 -- 5 design templates March 30 -- Double Opportunities (that's 12 for the week, instead of 6) April 6 -- Font Pairing Guide   Submit your questions for the upcoming FAQ episode:  https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ   FIND LAUREN: Heart Mountain Candle Co everywhere   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/224   *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

    1h 5m

  2. MAR 5

    Ep 223 | Etsy Trends You Won't Want to Miss: Spring 2026

    If you want to know what's going to trend on Etsy before everyone else does, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the emerging themes set to define spring 2026—and exactly how to turn them into products that get seen and sell. This is how you get ahead of the curve instead of chasing it. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Try Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to try your first month for just $17, rebills at $37/month   Upcoming Trendspotting Bonuses : March 9 -- 30 days of access to the Niche Blast Lab March 16 – On Trend Comfort Colors Mockups March 23 -- 5 design templates March 30 -- Double Opportunities (that's 12 for the week, instead of 6) April 6 -- Font Pairing Guide   Submit your questions for the upcoming FAQ episode:  https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ   Pinterest Predicts Trend Report: https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-predicts/2026/gimme-gummy/   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/223    *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

    52 min

  3. FEB 26

    Ep 222 | How Driving Her Own Traffic Sparked Faster Organic Etsy Sales - with Alex Chavez

    This week I'm chatting with Alex, a former middle school teacher turned stay-at-home mama who built a fast-growing handmade Etsy shop selling sensory play kits. Alex shares how she used Facebook groups, live markets, and her personal network to drive early traffic—creating momentum that led to faster organic Etsy sales. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you can prime the Etsy algorithm to start seeing results. **"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 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 tool for a one time fee of $67. (completely insane) Profittree Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society   FIND ALEX: Instagram: @TinyTactileByAlex   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp   FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/222    A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention. *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

    57 min

  4. FEB 19

    Ep 221 | Why Mindset is 90% of Your Success as an Etsy Seller with @Jennyfromtheshopp

    @JennyfromtheShopp is back for another fan-favorite mindset chat! Today we're talking about how we've been developing our own mindsets, nervous system regulation, why mindset plays a major part in Etsy success, and how to keep going when the messy middle feels overwhelming. **"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 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 tool for a one time fee of $67. (completely insane) Profittree Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society   Podcast Jenny Mentioned: Project Me with Tiffany Carter: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/projectme-with-tiffany-carter-entrepreneurship/id1389440760   BOOKS: Becoming Supernatural by Dr Joe Dispenza: https://amzn.to/4to7KxV Your Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.: https://amzn.to/49KLma6    Jenny's Previous Episodes: Ep 179: MINDSET: Become a SIX FIGURE Etsy Seller-- with @Jennyfromtheshopp https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/179  Ep 173: Mastering the ETSY SELLER Mindset -with @JennyfromtheShopp https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/173  Ep 152: Mindset Changed Our Etsy Businesses Forever – with @JennyfromtheShopp https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/152  Ep 96: Holiday POD Tips https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/POD-holiday-tips Ep 67: Becoming a Best Selling POD Designer https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/print-on-demand-etsy Ep 25: All about POD https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/passive-income-with-print-on-demand   FIND JENNY: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennyFromTheShopp Instagram: (@itsjennyfromtheshopp) https://www.instagram.com/itsjennyfromtheshopp/ TikTok: (@jennyfromtheshopp) https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyfromtheshopp HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/221     💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor *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

    1h 7m

  5. FEB 12

    Ep 220 | How to Make Your First $10k on Etsy

    EPISODE DETAILS  Thinking about starting an Etsy shop? In this episode, I break down exactly how to earn your first $10K on Etsy-- what to do first, what to sell, how Etsy actually works, and the biggest mistakes new sellers make that slow them down. Whether you're brand new, stuck without results, or ready to try again, this episode gives you a realistic, doable roadmap to real Etsy income. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Get the Ebook "How to Make Your First $10k on Etsy": https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/oXFKeSgN/checkout   Profittree Link (lifetime access $67):  https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s   Everbee (free account): https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie Tutorial: https://youtu.be/MucPFkvC8sk?si=iyaD0RbMbIp3echw   How to find best sellers on Etsy (tutorial): https://youtu.be/IES_sR5WZ2E     Open your shop and get 40 listings free with my link (save $8): https://etsy.me/4bx6yli   Hannah's Free Ads Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-etsy-ads-masterclass   Scaling Society (all inclusive): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society   Trendspotting (weekly trend reports): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting   ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/220    💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention. *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

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 5

    Ep 219 | How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller – with Preston Cox

    Preston built a full-time laser engraving Etsy business that grossed over $15k in Q4. Tune in to hear the mindset shifts that helped him go from juggling four jobs and his Etsy side hustle to selling full time—and his practical advice for other sellers ready to make the leap. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  ➡️ Interested in one on one coaching? Let us know here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interest-private-coaching   ⭐ Join Trendspotting for Weekly Trend Reports, Listing ideas with done for you SEO, and monthly coaching calls: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting Use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17. Regularly $37/month.    PRESTON'S PREVIOUS EPISODES: Ep 156: What happens if you don't give up on Etsy?  https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/156  Ep 164: Lizzie's in the Etsy Coach Hot Seat https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/164  Ep 183: Free, Underrated Local Resources That Can Help You Grow Your Business https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/183  Ep 198: From Hobby Shop to Full Time Handmade Etsy Seller https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/198   Ep 216: What We Wish We Knew About Etsy—Before We Ever Opened Our Shops https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/216    REACH OUT TO PRESTON: Website - http://277creative.com/ Instagram - @277creative   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp   FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/219    *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

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 29

    Ep 218 | How a 66-Year-Old Mom and Grandma Built an Etsy Shop Using AI – with Rose Thomas

    If you've ever felt intimidated by AI or like it's too late for you to build an Etsy Shop--- this episode is for you! My guest, Rose, is sharing all about her experience of harnessing AI design tools at the age of 66 to build a thriving digital product Etsy business. You'll hear where her biggest learning curves have been, what AI tools she's finding most valuable, and her tips for others who want to get started.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ➡️ Interested in my ebook: "How to make your first $10k on Etsy?" Let me know here and I'll send a discount offer when it's released: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-ebook   Reach out to Rose: Instagram: @Black_Ridge_Croft_Farm_Store Email: Blackridgecroftfarmstore@gmail.com   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/218    *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

    45 min

  8. JAN 22

    Ep 217 | 0-2000 Etsy Sales in 6 Months – with Shannon Davis

    Shannon Davis decided to open a digital product Etsy shop with zero experience and zero creative background. What happened in her first 6 months shocked everyone—especially her! Tune in to hear what she's selling, how she scaled fast, and her tips for anyone doubting that they can earn a meaningful income starting from scratch. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ➡️ Interested in my ebook: "How to make your first $10k on Etsy?" Let me know here and I'll send a discount offer when it's released: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-ebook   Reach out to Shannon: shannonrazey@gmail.com   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp    FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/  HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/217     *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

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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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