TDSM Podcast - One Stop Shop To All Things Etsy and Shopify

Hannah Gardner
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Welcome to the TDSM podcast, your ultimate resource for entrepreneurial success in the dynamic world of online sales! Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce seller or just starting out on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, or eBay, this show is tailor-made to give you the winning edge. Each episode features insightful interviews with top-selling entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and marketing maestros who have cracked the code to not only success in business but also achieved incredible personal fulfillment along the way. Let's Get Inspired Together!

  1. MAR 13

    6 Strategies Fast-Growing Etsy Shops Are Using Right Now

    Try ProfitTree For Free: https://profittree.io/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ecommhannah&utm_campaign=V2ehvid40 Juna & Jays POD Design Community: https://www.skool.com/theshirtheads/about?ref=70085bbd41784ee69d4d3a9d3c7e2ac6 Some Etsy shops open and start getting sales within weeks. Others upload hundreds of listings and barely get noticed. 🤔 So what’s the real difference? In this video, we analyze two Etsy shops that started at the same time. One has 300+ sales, while the other has over 669 sales with only a fraction of the listings. The interesting part? The second shop isn’t working harder - it’s working smarter. I’m going to break down 6 strategies that fast-growing Etsy shops are using right now to gain traction quickly. 🎯 Ready to take your Etsy shop to the next level? Hit that like button, comment below your 2025 goals, and don’t forget to subscribe for more strategies, updates, and insights tailored for Etsy sellers! Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 00:13 - Intro 01:19 Strategy #1 04:03 Strategy #2 06:44 Strategy #3 08:00 Strategy #4 10:09 Strategy #5 11:07 Strategy #6 12:32 Outro 🌟 Please leave a LIKE ❤️ and SUBSCRIBE for more AMAZING content! 🌟 ✨ Tags ✨ etsy shop tips, how to get sales on etsy, etsy shop strategy, etsy selling tips, how to grow etsy shop, etsy seo tips, print on demand etsy, etsy digital products, etsy business for beginners, how to start an etsy shop, etsy shop growth, make money on etsy, etsy product research, etsy marketing strategy, online business ideas ✨ Hashtags ✨ #EtsyTips #EtsyShop #EtsyBusiness #PrintOnDemand #EtsySeller #MakeMoneyOnline #DigitalProducts #EtsySuccess #SideHustle #Ecommerce

    14 min

  2. MAR 11

    How to Create a Children's Book FAST and Sell it Online (And Make $10k/month)

    ✨ Use my Code "HANNAH" and Get 10% off on Fiverr: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1098020&brand=fiverrcpa ✨ Sign Up For a Free ProfitTree Plan: https://profittree.io/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ecommhannah&utm_campaign=V2ehvid22 ✨ Try Gelato by Clicking here: https://try.gelato.com/ecomhannah _______________________________________________ This children’s book strategy on Etsy is a hidden gem. I found a personalized baby book listing making $10K+/month — and figured out how to replicate the entire thing using Print-on-Demand and AI tools like ChatGPT. In this full tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how I created a personalized storybook that sells with zero inventory using: 🧠 ChatGPT (to write the story and visuals) 🎨 Fiverr (to find a children’s book illustrator) 📘 Gelato (for hardcover and softcover book printing + Etsy integration) 🛍️ Etsy SEO (Everbee + smart upsells to increase AOV) 💡 I even show you how I did the personalization, pricing strategy, real Etsy listing setup, and how I fulfill orders without ever touching a product. 🧵 Watch until the end to see the exact tools, steps, and automation setup. 🎯 Ready to take your Etsy shop to the next level? Hit that like button, comment below your 2025 goals, and don’t forget to subscribe for more strategies, updates, and insights tailored for Etsy sellers! Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 00:00 – Intro 01:02 – How I researched this product niche 02:05 – Filtering for top performing Etsy products 03:18 – What inspired my own product listing 04:03 – Understanding upsells and average order value 04:54 – The exact POD provider I used 05:10 – Using ChatGPT to write the entire book 06:18 – Visual prompts and story instructions with AI 06:41 – Hiring a children’s book illustrator on Fiverr 08:50 – Setting up your files and working with your designer 10:12 – Getting the illustrations customized and templated 12:04 – How to personalize orders with Photoshop 13:06 – Connecting your Etsy store to Gelato 14:07 – Writing your Etsy title, tags, and description 15:02 – What matters more than keywords: images & video 16:01 – Flat background vs lifestyle photos for higher CTR 17:16 – Best pricing strategy and how to upsell 18:18 – Setting up variation options 19:48 – Profit margin breakdown 21:28 – Publishing the listing and syncing to Gelato 23:10 – How to test and update product images for better conversions 25:00 – Fulfilling your first order + automation tips 26:34 – Final step 30:34 – Outro 🌟 Please leave a LIKE ❤️ and SUBSCRIBE for more AMAZING content! 🌟 ✨ Tags ✨ Etsy print on demand, how to sell on Etsy, baby book Etsy, personalized book Etsy, gelato print on demand, children’s book print on demand, how to make money on Etsy, Etsy POD tutorial, evergreen Etsy products, sell digital products on Etsy, Etsy tutorial 2025 ✨ Hashtags ✨ #EtsyTutorial #PrintOnDemand #BabyBook #PassiveIncome #EtsySellerTips #DigitalProducts #ChatGPTforEtsy #GelatoPOD #FiverrDesign #EtsyMarketing #NewEtsySellers #Etsy2025

    27 min

  3. MAR 10

    How to Get Your First 100 Sales on Etsy in 2026 (3 Simple Steps)

    ⭐ Sign Up For a Free ProfitTree Plan: https://profittree.io/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ecommhannah&utm_campaign=V2ehvid20 If your Etsy shop has zero sales or you’re stuck in low-traffic mode, this video will fix that. In this video, I’ll walk you through 10 critical checkpoints to help you finally get sales, clicks, and momentum — even if you’re just starting in 2025. I'll also break down the 3 steps to go from zero traction to real results. Whether you’re new or just feel like your shop is invisible — this is your game plan. 📌 What you’ll learn: • Why the beginning is slow (and how long it actually takes) • How to validate products the right way using real Etsy demand • A powerful 3-layer method to find products people actually want to buy • How to beat your competitors with simple but powerful listing improvements • Common myths around favorites, keywords, and early traffic 💡 Don't think, just apply these strategies to your Etsy shop now. 🎯 Ready to take your Etsy shop to the next level? Hit that like button, comment below your 2025 goals, and don’t forget to subscribe for more strategies, updates, and insights tailored for Etsy sellers! Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 00:00 – Intro 02:39 – Checkpoints 06:09 – The #1 beginner mistake 06:28 – What you want to sell vs what the market wants. 07:08 – Step 1 08:44 – Look for real-time demand 09:26 – Validate specific product ideas 10:11 – Narrow down your sub-niche 10:50 – Etsy search data 11:25 – Step 2 12:14 – Step 3 12:36 – A Facebook group hack 13:39 – Customer reactions and preferences. 15:17 – Outro 🌟 Please leave a LIKE ❤️ and SUBSCRIBE for more AMAZING content! 🌟 ✨ Tags ✨ etsy tips for beginners, how to sell on etsy, etsy seo 2025, etsy digital products, why no etsy sales, etsy listing tips, etsy print on demand 2025, beginner etsy shop, validate etsy product ideas, etsy vs competition, get more etsy traffic, etsy algorithm explained, etsy product strategy, profitrillka etsy research, etsy hacks 2025 ✨ Hashtags ✨ #EtsyTips #Etsy2025 #DigitalProducts #EtsySEO #EtsyShopHelp #EtsySellerStrategy #PrintOnDemand #Profitrillka #EtsyListingTips

    16 min

  4. 06/21/2025

    Why I Quit My Million Dollar Business...

    ⭐ Get Lifetime Access to ProfitTree – (Offer Ending 06/30): https://lifetime.profittree.io/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ecommhannah&utm_campaign=V2ehvid17 🤯 After building a 7-figure Etsy business from scratch, I walked away. This is the full, unfiltered story of how success turned into burnout, how shiny object syndrome almost ruined everything, and why I disappeared for months. ✨ Whether you’re an Etsy seller, entrepreneur, or creator — this video will help you avoid the mistakes I made and remind you that you’re not alone. Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – The hardest years of my life 01:50 – PART 1 02:42 – Early success from grandma’s house 03:20 – PART 2 04:06 – Shiny Object Syndrome starts 04:19 – YouTube channel goes viral — no plan 07:05 – Starting second Etsy shop with my dad 08:45 – PART 3 09:35 – Etsy suspension hits both shops 10:28 – Building Profit Tree during suspension 12:36 – Self-sabotage and emotional exit 13:18 – Business is like a marriage 13:37 – PART 4 14:18 – Losing money, partners, and direction 16:09 – Why the first version of ProfitTree failed 16:56 – The Turning Point 17:38 – You either sink or swim 18:16 – Back to the mission: helping creators 19:27 – The truth about entrepreneurship 19:46 – Final thoughts ✨ Tags ✨ etsy business, etsy success story, etsy suspension, why I quit etsy, 7 figure business etsy, burnout from business, shiny object syndrome entrepreneur, ecommerce failure story, etsy coaching, quitting my business, entrepreneur real story, online business lessons, profit tree etsy tool, personal story etsy shop ✨ Hashtags ✨ #EtsyBusiness #EntrepreneurStory #ShinyObjectSyndrome #EtsySuspension #OnlineBusinessJourney #BurnoutRecovery #EcommerceLife #ProfitTree #SmallBusinessTruth

    19 min

  5. 04/04/2025

    How to Find Winning Etsy Products? What No One Tells You! | ft. @misslunavega

    In this episode of the TDSM Podcast, we sit down with Luna Vega, a 7-figure Etsy seller, digital marketing expert, and the face behind the Miss Luna Vega brand on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. With over 500,000+ followers, Luna has helped thousands of Etsy sellers scale their shops and break free from the 9-to-5 grind. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How Luna transitioned from digital marketing to e-commerce success ✅ The biggest mistakes she made before finding Etsy ✅ Why Etsy is the best launchpad for new entrepreneurs ✅ The secret to testing winning products before scaling ✅ How to leverage Etsy sales data to crush it on Shopify & TikTok Shop 💡 If you're just starting out or looking to scale your Etsy business, this episode is packed with golden insights you won’t want to miss! Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 00:00 Intro with Luna Vega 00:09 Luna’s Etsy success story 02:04 Etsy seller mistakes to avoid 04:09 Finding winning Etsy products 06:00 How Luna made $10K in 30 days 07:46 Growing Etsy sales with TikTok 10:02 Best-selling Etsy products in 2025 12:05 Future of Print-On-Demand 15:09 Etsy vs. Shopify for beginners 19:36 Using Etsy to test product ideas 20:49 Scaling Etsy with ads & social media 22:12 Escaping 9-to-5 with Etsy 22:57 Conclusion

    23 min

  6. 03/20/2025

    How She Made Over $100,000+ with These Secret Print on Demand Trends

    How She Made Over $100,000+ with These Secret Print on Demand Trends ⭐ FREE Etsy Ads Mini Course: https://www.ecomhannah.com/Qqp1924 ⭐ Exclusive Community or Course Access: https://www.ecomhannah.com/all-in-bundle 🌳 Automated Etsy Profit Tracking and Ads Optimization: https://profittree.io/ 📺 MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 📺 ✨ Angel’s Latest YouTube 2025 Trends Video! 🔥📈: https://youtu.be/_bPcmrzDfeI?si=FdmI5256p1XxO1HY ✨ Angel’s YouTube Channel 🎥: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8IJDCyQSUwNTjCJOafrVEw 🎙 Angel’s Weekly Livestream 🚀: https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomeangel/streams 🎁 Grab Angel’s FREE Etsy Resources! 📚💡: https://stan.store/passiveincomeangel 🎧 Wednesday Grind Etsy Success Podcast 🚀: ✅ Spotify 🎵: https://open.spotify.com/episode/67UKIb2W9YaKZznLSqdO8z?si=n_ISmqwjT26XJfKessPblw ✅ Apple Podcasts 🍏: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wednesday-grind-etsy-success-tips-trends-strategies/id1794018909 🚀 Try the Printify Sellers Club FREE! 🛍️✨: https://printify.com/sellers-club/ In this episode of the TDSM Podcast, we’re joined by Angel from Passive Income Angel, a successful print-on-demand entrepreneur and Printify Seller’s Club mentor! She’s here to reveal the biggest print-on-demand trends for 2025 and how you can use them to boost your Etsy sales and grow your business. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ The top print-on-demand design trends for 2025 ✅ How to predict trends before they go viral ✅ The biggest mistakes Etsy sellers make (and how to avoid them) ✅ Printify insider data on top-selling products right now ✅ How to scale your shop faster with Etsy Ads & SEO 💡 Exclusive Insights from Angel: Angel shares how she scaled her Etsy store to six figures, the best ways to research trends, and why being a trendsetter (not a trend chaser) is the key to long-term success. Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Guest Introduction (Angel) 3:59 POD Trend Research 8:24 What's Inside Of Her Mentorship 11:24 Angel's Inspiration & Motivation 17:30 Latest POD Trends in 2025 20:58 Tools To Do POD Trend Research 22:42 SEO Tips For Etsy Sellers 23:52 Advice To Etsy Beginners 27:27 Conclusion ✨ Tags ✨ Print on demand, Etsy trends 2025, printify trends, Etsy print on demand, best selling print on demand products, passive income ideas, Etsy marketing, Etsy, Make Money Online, More Etsy Sales, Sell on Etsy, How to Sell on Etsy, Get More Etsy Traffic, Make Money with Etsy, how to Make Money on Etsy, how to Scale on Etsy, how to Get More Sales on Etsy, digital, Etsy success story, Etsy success, Etsy digital products, Etsy print on demand, Etsy drop shipping, Etsy seller tips, what to sell on Etsy in 2024, how to be successful on Etsy, Etsy hacks, how to make money with Etsy ✨ Hashtags ✨ #PrintOnDemand #EtsySeller #EtsyTrends #MakeMoneyOnline #Printify #PassiveIncome #EtsySuccess #Etsy #EtsyAnalytics #EtsyFees #ProfitTree #EtsyProfitTracking #Etsy2024 #TrendingOnEtsy #EtsyForBeginners #SellOnEtsy #EtsySeller #EtsyTips #SideHustle #MakeMoneyOnline

    28 min

  7. 02/06/2025

    This Etsy Seller Has Done Over $9 Million In This Secret Niche!

    This Etsy Seller Has Done Over $9 Million In This Secret Niche! 📌Join Ryans Exclusive Community: https://www.skool.com/cicacademy/about 🌳Try ProfitTree Free for 1 - Month: https://profittree.io/course-promo?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ecommhannah&utm_campaign=ehvid2 ⭐ FREE Etsy Ads Mini Course: https://www.ecomhannah.com/Qqp1924 ⭐ Group Coaching + Community Access Only: https://www.skool.com/all-in-etsy-master-community/about 🌲 Subscribe to the ProfitTree Channel: https://youtu.be/D50HGBuDF5s?si=PhkLYEje_3CwuiZ9 Follow us on: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profittree/ In this episode of the TDSM Podcast, we chat with Ryan Drapela, Ryan shares his journey from a college student needing gas money to running a multi-million-dollar business while managing a successful YouTube channel. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: The secret niche that fueled his success 🪚 How he scaled to over $1.1M in revenue last year 💰 Tips on Etsy SEO, ads, and product optimization 📈 Insights into his profit numbers using Profit Tree 🎄 Ryan’s story is packed with actionable advice for Etsy sellers, woodworkers, and entrepreneurs. Learn how to turn your passion into profit! Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Guest Introduction (Ryan Drapela) 2:21 Ryan's Journey With Etsy 7:42 Etsy Profit/Revenue On ProfitTree 11:22 Profit Loss Without Etsy Ads 12:26 Etsy Personalization & Insiders 17:00 Conclusion ✨ Tags ✨ Etsy success, handmade business, woodworking, Etsy tips, entrepreneurship, small business growth, Profit Tree, Etsy, Make Money Online, More Etsy Sales, Sell on Etsy, How to Sell on Etsy, Get More Etsy Traffic, Make Money with Etsy, how to Make Money on Etsy, how to Scale on Etsy, how to Get More Sales on Etsy, digital, Etsy success story, Etsy success, Etsy digital products, Etsy print on demand, Etsy drop shipping, Etsy seller tips, what to sell on Etsy in 2024, how to be successful on Etsy, Etsy hacks, how to make money with Etsy ✨ Hashtags ✨ #EtsySuccess #HandmadeBusiness #Woodworking #EtsyTips #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #ProfitTree #Etsy #EtsyAnalytics #EtsyFees #ProfitTree #EtsyProfitTracking #Etsy2024 #TrendingOnEtsy #EtsyForBeginners #SellOnEtsy #EtsySeller #EtsyTips #SideHustle #MakeMoneyOnline

    19 min

  8. 12/27/2024

    This is Going to change Etsy POD forever in 2025 | ft. Cassiy Johnson

    The Fastest Way to Improve Etsy POD Mock-Ups | ft. Cassiy Johnson  🔗 Check out SimplyListed for faster mock-ups: https://simplylisted.io/?via=hannah-gardner 📅 Get the Etsy calendar here: https://www.cassiyjohnson.com/offers/jXvUBSxW/checkout ⭐ FREE Etsy Ads Mini Course: https://www.ecomhannah.com/Qqp1924 ⭐ Group Coaching + Community Access Only: https://www.skool.com/all-in-etsy-master-community/about 🌳 Automated Etsy Profit Tracking: https://profittree.io/ 🌲 Subscribe to the ProfitTree Channel: https://youtu.be/D50HGBuDF5s?si=PhkLYEje_3CwuiZ9 Follow us on: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profittree/ Want to improve your Etsy Print-on-Demand mock-ups quickly and boost your sales? In this video, Cassiy Johnson shares expert tips on researching best sellers, choosing winning mock-ups, and streamlining your listing process. Save time, avoid guesswork, and focus on what really grows your Etsy business. 🚀 Timestamps are provided for your convenience so that you can jump to the most important sections. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Guest Introduction (Cassiy Johnson) 2:18 What's New in POD Market - 2025 4:47 Seasonality in POD Market 5:22 Prepare for Next Best thing in POD 8:41 Procrastination in Creative Business 11:04 POD Business Automation 17:23 How Many Listing/Month in POD? 23:20 What After Creating POD Listings? 25:33 How to Find Best POD Mock-Ups? 27:54 POD Listings and Time 29:25 Conclusion ✨ Tags ✨ Etsy mock-ups, Print on demand, Etsy POD, Improve Etsy listings, Etsy seller tips, Cassiy Johnson, Etsy mock-up tips, Etsy, Make Money Online, More Etsy Sales, Sell on Etsy, How to Sell on Etsy, Get More Etsy Traffic, Make Money with Etsy, how to Make Money on Etsy, how to Scale on Etsy, how to Get More Sales on Etsy, digital, Etsy success story, Etsy success, Etsy digital products, Etsy print on demand, Etsy drop shipping, Etsy seller tips, what to sell on Etsy in 2024, how to be successful on Etsy, Etsy hacks, how to make money with Etsy ✨ Hashtags ✨ #Etsy #PrintOnDemand #MockUps #EtsySeller #CassiyJohnson #EtsyTips #POD #Etsy #EtsyAnalytics #EtsyFees #ProfitTree #EtsyProfitTracking #Etsy2024 #TrendingOnEtsy #EtsyForBeginners #SellOnEtsy #EtsySeller #EtsyTips #SideHustle #MakeMoneyOnline

    30 min
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Welcome to the TDSM podcast, your ultimate resource for entrepreneurial success in the dynamic world of online sales! Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce seller or just starting out on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, or eBay, this show is tailor-made to give you the winning edge. Each episode features insightful interviews with top-selling entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and marketing maestros who have cracked the code to not only success in business but also achieved incredible personal fulfillment along the way. Let's Get Inspired Together!

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