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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.

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.

    Learn How to Use Social Media to 10x your Etsy Results-- with Julie Oxendine

    Learn How to Use Social Media to 10x your Etsy Results-- with Julie Oxendine

    If you’ve been struggling to get social media working to help grow your Etsy business—or you’ve been wanting to launch a new social platform for your Etsy shop—this episode is for you! Today I’m joined by the wonderful Julie Oxendine who grew her Etsy Wreath store to over 10k sales and her social media following to over 1.8 million. I love her down to earth, super practical approach to this and I’m so excited for you to get inspired and learn some secrets from this episode!
    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
     
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    Julie’s first episode on the podcast: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/promote-etsy-shop-on-social-media
    Edit the TikTok logo off your video: snaptik.app
     
    ⭐Join me in Julie’s Monthly Social Media Coaching Membership Group:⭐ https://juliesbizboutique.julieswreathboutique.com/offers/HjwJFjmg/checkout
    Pay annually and save: https://juliesbizboutique.julieswreathboutique.com/offers/ifNbLXN2/checkout
     
    Julie’s YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/julieswreathboutique  
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuliesWreathBoutique
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/julieswreathboutique/
    You can find Julie on all social media platforms at: JuliesWreathBoutique
    Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/top-etsy-social-media-tips  
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
    Everbee is a FREE tool that can help you find trends, products, and niches that are hot sellers on Etsy right now. I use it to learn everything about best-sellers and high performing listings. It shows me how many sales a shop makes from each listing, how much money an individual listing is earning them, how old the listing is, what their tags are and how competitive they are. It gives me an at a glance view of all the shop data and competitor listing data I need to help my students and myself find ways to penetrate the market.
    Here is a quick Youtube tutorial showing you how I use it: https://youtu.be/4SUdnatddMU
    And here is a link to get started with a FREE account: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie
    So if you don’t have it yet— jump on that today. I’m so excited for you to get this edge on the market! You’re going to love it!
    AND
    My FREE Etsy Masterclass!
    My “How to Kick-Start Your Etsy Shop” Free Masterclass will give you massive insights that will make your Etsy challenges feel like an old memory! I’m teaching you 2 myths that will hold you back if you buy in, 2 huge mistakes that most new sellers make, and 3 skills to master to become successful on Etsy.
    You can grab it today--- it’s available on demand at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/masterclass
    *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

    • 56 min
    Top 1% Etsy POD Seller Shares the SECRET to How She Earned Over $600k on the Etsy Platform—with Brittany Lewis

    Top 1% Etsy POD Seller Shares the SECRET to How She Earned Over $600k on the Etsy Platform—with Brittany Lewis

    Literally every Etsy seller needs to hear this. Even if you’re not in the Print on Demand (POD) space! On this episode, top 1% Etsy seller Brittany Lewis of Be a Wolf Biz, is unlocking for us her secrets behind finding where demand is on Etsy and become so in tune with your ideal customers that they can’t help but click “add to cart” when they see your listings. So much fire here! I cannot wait for you to listen.
    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
     
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    Mental Archive Instagram Post that made me do a double take: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoK2zPEuK8y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    Wolf Moves Only Podcast episode with one of Brittany’s student who is now an Etsy mega seller: (The Tracey episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mega-seller-workshop-full-length-interview-wolf-moves/id1560919967?i=1000608620161
     
    Top Seller Secret: (her main course) https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147505637/CKjfHLxd
    Get 10% Off Top Seller Secret with coupon code: LIZZIE
     
    Design Bootcamp: https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147505638/CKjfHLxd
    Research Revolution: https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147528910/CKjfHLxd
    Wolf School (Monthly Trend Watching Membership): https://www.beawolfbiz.com/a/2147505639/CKjfHLxd
     
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beawolfbiz/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrittanyLewisBEAWOLFBIZ
     
    Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-pod-secrets
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
    My most popular freebie— the FREE PDF download where I share the “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25/month to $6000+/month.”
    Grab a copy and start leveling up your Etsy shop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    AND
    Printify! My most favorite Print on Demand partner. After multiple experts in the POD space told me Printify was the way to go, I jumped on the bandwagon and connected them straight into my Etsy shop. Now they take care of my Print on Demand Etsy orders by printing, packaging, and shipping each piece to my customers for some of the most competitive rates and turn around times in the industry. I’ve also had an excellent experience with their customer service.
    Set up your free account with Printify and start creating today: https://try.printify.com/g4zrs2pimjug
    ALSO (don’t miss out!) You can get a month free of their premium subscription service where you’ll get an even better profit margin if you enter the code LIZZIESMILEY (all caps, no space) into the subscription coupon field.
    No commitment—just test it out with a free month—I promise you’ll love it.
     
     *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

    • 1 hr 4 min
    How to Increase Etsy Sales by Doing a Self-Audit of Your Etsy Shop

    How to Increase Etsy Sales by Doing a Self-Audit of Your Etsy Shop

    Do you want to see better results in your Etsy shop? One of the fastest ways you can figure out what’s working well, what you need to improve, and how you can grow your Etsy sales is with a self-audit of your Etsy shop. Join me on this episode as I talk you through the process-- and you’ll be well on your way to more success on Etsy.
    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
     
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    Podcast Episode #73: Answering your Etsy FAQs: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Etsy-shop-faq
    How to Self-Audit Your Etsy Shop http://www.EtsyShopAudit.com
    To get a link to receive this checklist download and mini training FREE, leave me a review on the podcast, screenshot it, and upload it in this super simple google form: https://forms.gle/SVBJ9h82chQboWdz5
     
    Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/etsy-shop-audit 
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
    Me! And the Resources section on my website. If you have questions specific to your personal niche on Etsy, you should definitely come check out my Resource page at www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Resources where I will connect you with my favorite free and paid resources created by experts I have personally vetted. Whether you sell POD, digital products, printable, physical products and more—there’s info waiting for you to help you on your Etsy journey! 
    Recommended Resources: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/resources
     
     
     *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
     

    • 25 min
    Take your Etsy product designs and graphics to the next level with Kittl

    Take your Etsy product designs and graphics to the next level with Kittl

    In this episode we’re diving into the design platform Kittl! Listen in as I interview Drew, the Youtube content creator for Kittl, who’s sharing about the unique features of Kittl that make it stand out from other design tools. Kittl is drawing a ton of attention right now because it is SO innovative and intuitive, making it accessible for both beginners and experts in graphic design.
     
    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
     
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    Try Kittl free: https://kittl.pxf.io/y22q9N
    Check out Lizzie on Coffee with Kittl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wasJ318bCw&t=1s
    Meet the Founder on Coffee with Kittl: https://youtu.be/d55HhH35BuE
    Best places to connect:
     
    Discord - https://kit.tl/lzkittldiscord
    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kittldesign
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com
     
    Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/kittlevscanva 
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
    The Etsy SEO Workshop! Ok so you’ve heard me say it again and again—your SEO or search engine optimization is CRITICAL to your success on Etsy.
    Scootch in-- because I’m teaching you the exact SEO research strategy I used to build a multiple 6-figure Etsy shop.
    No matter what you’re selling on Etsy—this workshop will show you how to compete in the Etsy search results and teach you research skills you can use in countless business applications.
    Learn more and grab your seat at https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/SEO
    AND
    Craftkit is an email marketing tool that integrates directly with your Etsy shop to help you communicate with your customers in a professional, automated way AND compliantly build your own email list!
    My YouTube Tutorial for CraftKit: https://youtu.be/tjG3eGUe_e8 
    Craftkit: https://craftkit.app/smiley 
    Get a 14 day free trial.
    Coupon Code: SMILEY   (for 50% off your first 3 months)
     
     *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
     

    • 58 min
    Secrets to Creating a Passive Income Stream Selling e-Printables – with Gold City Ventures

    Secrets to Creating a Passive Income Stream Selling e-Printables – with Gold City Ventures

    Are you curious about creative a passive income stream on Etsy by selling digital products? Today I am joined by Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures who is an expert in selling digital products on Etsy. We’re tackling topics like: the rapid growth of digital product demand, digital product ideas besides wall art, what to do if you don’t have design skills, SEO research tips, and more. Join us to learn how you can get started selling printables on Etsy.
    “How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com 
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    ⭐Special Access to the ePrintables Course is now closed. Get on the waitlist for the next course offering here: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/ 
    ⭐Take Cody's free workshop on selling Printables here: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/5f7f6464870b7/ 
     
    ⭐25+ Etsy Experts are gathering together to give you hours of training on Selling Digital Products on Etsy. The event is 100% free so grab your ticket today!
    Go Digital on Etsy Summit (May 2-5, 2023): https://lizziesmiley--rebelboss.thrivecart.com/grow-your-shop-reg/5c92a6e28e2b3/
     
    ⭐First Episode with Cody’s Biz Partner Julie of Gold City Ventures:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Sell-printables-on-etsy
     
    ⭐Find Cody and Julie @goldcityventures on all social media platforms
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldCityVentures
     
    ⭐Grab my physical products Etsy course before the overhaul is complete and the price goes up: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell 
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/how-to-create-digital-products-to-sell 
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Creative Fabrica and HeatherStudio
    Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica!
    Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It’s essentially the top Etsy seller’s best kept secret!)
    AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it’s a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative
    AND
    HeatherStudio and her completely free print on demand training: “How to earn your first $10k with Etsy and POD.” Want to learn how to create an additional stream of income from a product you don’t have to physically make, but will sell like hotcakes? Just go to www.HeatherTeachesPOD.com to get access to the webinar.
     *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
    Answering all of your Etsy FAQs

    Answering all of your Etsy FAQs

    It’s time for another Etsy FAQ episode! I know how much you guys love one of these because they’re packed with details you don’t hear anywhere else. We will be talking about everything from the place for physical products on Etsy today, POD challenges, using social media and Etsy ads, how to know if your SEO is good—and so much more.
    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
     
    STUFF I MENTIONED:
    25+ Etsy Experts are gathering together to give you hours of training on Selling Digital Products on Etsy. The event is 100% free so grab your ticket today!
    Go Digital on Etsy Summit (May 2-5, 2023): https://lizziesmiley--rebelboss.thrivecart.com/grow-your-shop-reg/5c92a6e28e2b3/
     
    Grab my physical products Etsy course before the overhaul is complete and the price goes up: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell 
     
    How to Export Your Listings: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000343508-How-to-Download-Your-Listing-Information?segment=selling
     
    Fear is not the boss of me – Jennifer Allwood: https://amzn.to/3L6cGDm
    Brene Brown Books:
    Daring Greatly: https://amzn.to/3L6lfhw
    The Gifts of Imperfection: https://amzn.to/3A7WUBK
    Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis: https://amzn.to/3Lak5Sf
     
    Social Media Training Membership that I’m a part of (Julie’s Biz Boutique): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/Julie
     
    Episode with Attorney Paige Hulse (LLCs etc):
    Podcast episode #36 “How to keep yourself out of legal trouble in your Etsy shop”
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Llc-to-start-an-etsy-shop
     
     
    How to change your shop nam e: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015710568-How-to-Change-Your-Shop-Name?segment=selling
     
    Book a coaching session with me: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching
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    FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass
    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in
    Grab my Course “Etsy Listings that Sell” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:
    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell   
    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff
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    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/
    HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Etsy-shop-faq 
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    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: HeatherStudio Creative Fabrica
    HeatherStudio and her completely free print on demand training: “How to earn your first $10k with Etsy and POD.” Want to learn how to create an additional stream of income from a product you don’t have to physically make, but will sell like hotcakes? Just go to www.HeatherTeachesPOD.com to get access to the webinar.
    AND
    Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica!
    Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It’s essentially the top Etsy seller’s best kept secret!)
    AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it’s a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative
     *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.howtosellyourstuf

    • 1 hr 9 min

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