How To Be A Handmade Boss

Steph Cole-Lewis

Whether you’re a complete beginner on Etsy, or want to scale your handmade business to multi-6 figures, the “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast gives you actionable advice and workshop style full length episodes to grow your handmade business on Etsy and beyond.We get it. Starting or growing a handmade business can be really overwhelming, and sometimes you feel like you have an expensive hobby rather than a profitable business. If you have questions like “How can I make sales in my business?” “How do I start a handmade shop?” “How can I make this passion my full-time gig?” or “How do I sell my crafts online” then you’re in the right place boss!I’m Steph, a multi 6-figure handmade business owner (in the top 0.1% of all shops on Etsy), bestselling author of “How to be a handmade boss”, visionary and coach behind Handmade Bosses. However, It wasn’t always rainbows and unicorns though. Today, my business(es) are bustling, but way back in 2014 when I started, it was HARD. Favourites but no sales, slow sales and low profits seemed in the beginning, like the trajectory of my business. Luckily following the system I’ve now curated, All of that changed and I went full-time in my handmade business in 2016.Let’s focus on turning your passion into profit, because the world really does need these special creations that you only bring to life.

  1. 1d ago

    #128 - How To Price Your Etsy Products: A Walkthrough

    Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Not sure how to price your handmade items on Etsy? You are absolutely not the only one. In this episode, we’ll look at why guessing your price or copying competitors can cause problems, and what you need to include before deciding what to charge. You’ll learn: Why materials are only one part of your price Why copying other Etsy sellers can be risky What costs beginners often forget How pricing affects profit and buyer trust What to check first before changing your whole shop Start with one product. Check the real numbers. No panic-pricing required. Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  2. Aug 12

    #127 - Should You Shorten Your Etsy Titles?

    Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Should you shorten your Etsy titles, or is that just another thing sellers are panicking about this week? In this episode, we’ll break down what Etsy’s newer title guidance actually means for handmade sellers and what to change first. You’ll learn: Why overly long Etsy titles can confuse buyers What “clearer titles” actually means Why keywords still matter, but your title does not do everything alone How to tidy one Etsy title without panic-editing your whole shop What to check next if your listings still are not selling Start with clarity. Not chaos. Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  3. Aug 5

    #126 - Etsy’s New Payment Account Explained: What Sellers Need to Know

    Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Etsy has redesigned its Payment account, and the new Current, Pending and Total balances may look confusing when they first appear. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ what Current, Pending and Total mean ✅ where Payment account reserve money now appears ✅ why your Current balance might look negative ✅ how to check whether a payout is delayed or genuinely blocked ✅ which further Payment account changes Etsy says are coming soon Check the labels before assuming Etsy has pinched your money. Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  4. Jul 29

    #125 - Why Your Social Media Isn’t Leading To Sales Yet

    🎁 Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Getting views and likes on social media but still not seeing sales? This episode breaks down why being seen is not the same as being understood. You’ll learn: Why likes do not automatically mean sales What buyers need before they click, DM or buy The difference between visible content and clear content The Seen → Clear → Action → Repeat system Simple fixes for posts that are being ignored What your stats may be telling you Perfect for handmade sellers who are posting but wondering why it’s not turning into actual sales. ☕ Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  5. Jul 22

    #124 - Social Media for Beginners: What To Post When You Have No Idea Where To Start

    🎁 Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Stuck on what to post for your handmade business? This episode breaks social media down for Etsy beginners who feel completely lost before they even start. You’ll learn: What actually counts as content The 4 simple post types beginners need Why you don’t need to post every day How to stop overthinking the first line Easy post examples for handmade sellers How social media connects back to Etsy sales Simple, practical help for handmade sellers who want to stop faffing and start posting. ☕ Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  6. Jul 15

    #123 - Etsy for Beginners: The Simple Shop Check I’d Do Before Chasing More Views

    Grab the free guide: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It 👉 www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales Before you chase more Etsy views, ads, Pinterest traffic, Instagram posts, or yet another algorithm rumour, check whether your shop is actually ready for buyers. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 Why more traffic won’t fix a confusing Etsy shop 👉 The simple “stranger test” to audit your listings 👉 What to check in your photos, titles, descriptions, pricing, and delivery 👉 How to spot buyer hesitation inside your Etsy shop 👉 What Etsy stats may be telling you about views, clicks, and sales 👉 What to fix before posting everywhere Perfect for Etsy beginners, new handmade sellers, and quiet shops that need clearer foundations before chasing more traffic. 🧵✨ Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  7. Jul 8

    #122 - Etsy for Beginners: Why Buyers Don’t Trust New Etsy Shops Yet

    Grab the free guide Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It here: www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales 🧡 New to Etsy and getting views but no sales? Your products might not be the problem. Buyers may be finding your shop, looking around, and leaving because they don’t trust it enough yet. In this episode, we’re looking at the trust signals every Etsy beginner needs, including: ✨ How to make your shop look finished ✨ What your listing photos need to prove ✨ Why vague descriptions lose buyers ✨ How delivery info affects trust ✨ How to build confidence without lots of reviews ✨ What to check in your Etsy stats Perfect for handmade sellers who are new to Etsy and want to make their shop feel clearer, safer, and easier to buy from. Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

  8. Jul 1

    #121 - Etsy for Beginners: Build Your First Product Range Without Making 47 Random Things

    👉 Free resource mentioned: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It - www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales This will help you spot where your listings might be confusing buyers, missing key information, or stopping people from clicking and buying. 💡 Are you new to Etsy and wondering how many products you should start with? In this episode, we’re talking about how to build your first Etsy product range without making 47 random things and confusing every poor buyer who lands in your shop. ☕ Because yes, you might be able to make loads of different handmade products. But that doesn’t mean they all belong in your first Etsy shop range. You’ll learn: ✨ Why random products confuse Etsy buyers ✨ What a beginner product range actually is ✨ How to choose one clear buyer, occasion, theme, use, or product type ✨ How to build variations instead of reinventing everything ✨ Why 5 to 10 focused listings can be stronger than 40 chaotic ones ✨ How to use Etsy stats to decide what to make next ✨ How to make your shop easier for buyers to understand This is perfect for Etsy beginners, handmade sellers, and hobbyists who want to turn their products into a proper business without getting stuck in niche panic. Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this… From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses. There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off. I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers. Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune. Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available. Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off. It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.

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Whether you’re a complete beginner on Etsy, or want to scale your handmade business to multi-6 figures, the “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast gives you actionable advice and workshop style full length episodes to grow your handmade business on Etsy and beyond.We get it. Starting or growing a handmade business can be really overwhelming, and sometimes you feel like you have an expensive hobby rather than a profitable business. If you have questions like “How can I make sales in my business?” “How do I start a handmade shop?” “How can I make this passion my full-time gig?” or “How do I sell my crafts online” then you’re in the right place boss!I’m Steph, a multi 6-figure handmade business owner (in the top 0.1% of all shops on Etsy), bestselling author of “How to be a handmade boss”, visionary and coach behind Handmade Bosses. However, It wasn’t always rainbows and unicorns though. Today, my business(es) are bustling, but way back in 2014 when I started, it was HARD. Favourites but no sales, slow sales and low profits seemed in the beginning, like the trajectory of my business. Luckily following the system I’ve now curated, All of that changed and I went full-time in my handmade business in 2016.Let’s focus on turning your passion into profit, because the world really does need these special creations that you only bring to life.

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