Are you new to Etsy? Or maybe you’ve started selling your handmade products but still feel like you’re winging it with a cup of tea in one hand and mild panic in the other?

In this episode of How to Be a Handmade Boss, I’m chatting with Hannah Kinchin, a ceramicist and potter based in Cornwall, about how she went from making pottery as a hobby to building a real handmade business.

This is a brilliant watch if you’re looking for Etsy for beginners advice, handmade business inspiration, or a proper peek behind the scenes of what it actually takes to turn your creativity into something that makes money.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• How Hannah started selling on Etsy
• Why getting your foundations right matters so much
• How branding, product photography and Etsy listings helped her grow
• Why knowing your target market makes selling easier
• How she moved from hobby maker to business owner
• What changed when she started treating her handmade business seriously
• Why creative people absolutely can make money from what they love
• Hannah’s advice for anyone just starting out on Etsy

By the end of this episode, you’ll see what’s possible when you stop faffing, start properly, and build your handmade business with intention.

Because yes, you can be financially comfortable doing what you love.

Even if right now your business plan is mostly vibes, clay dust and “I’ll sort that later.”

✨ Connect with Hannah:
Instagram: @hannahkinchin
Website: hannahkinchinceramics.com

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

Want to start an Etsy shop without spending a fortune? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to start your Etsy shop on a budget without wasting money on the wrong things 💸✨

We’re covering what beginner Etsy sellers should actually spend on first, what to skip for now, how to make your shop feel trustworthy on a tight budget, and how to avoid the classic mistake of throwing money at fluff before you’ve proven the product.

Inside this episode:
🛍️ what to prioritise when your startup budget is small
📸 how to improve your listing photos without expensive gear
📦 budget-friendly packaging that still feels professional
🔎 what your Etsy stats are really telling you
🚫 what not to waste money on when you’re just starting
🧠 how to stay focused so your budget doesn’t vanish into chaos

This is especially for beginner handmade sellers on Etsy, but it’ll help if you sell handmade products on any platform.

I also mention my freebie, Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It, which will help you figure out what might be putting buyers off and what to fix first.
🔗 https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

🙊 If your Etsy shop feels weirdly quiet, this episode is for you.

👻 We’re digging into the real reasons your shop can feel like a ghost town, even when you’re trying hard, tweaking things constantly, and doing “all the right stuff.” We cover the difference between a traffic problem and a conversion problem, how robotic SEO can quietly kill clicks, why cluttered product photos put buyers off, and what a confusing storefront does to trust.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
💡 how to tell whether your Etsy problem is visibility or conversion
💡 why keyword-stuffed titles can make buyers scroll straight past
💡 what your first listing photo actually needs to do
💡 how muddled branding creates hesitation
💡 what buyers are thinking when they land on your product pages
💡 what to check in your Etsy stats before you start changing everything
💡 how to make your shop feel clearer, stronger, and easier to buy from


This is a proper Etsy shop audit-style episode for beginner handmade sellers who want more than generic advice.

🛍️ If your listings are getting views but not sales, grab the freebie Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It. It’ll help you spot what’s putting buyers off and what to fix first without the overwhelm.

🔗 https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

The bigger Handmade Bosses growth system behind this kind of diagnosis is rooted in getting clear on what’s keeping sellers stuck and building a business with clarity, confidence, and direction, rather than chasing random tactics.

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

Feeling overwhelmed by Etsy? 😵‍💫 Not sure what to do first in your handmade shop, or constantly bouncing between 47 half-finished tasks? This episode is your reset.

In this beginner-friendly Etsy episode, I’m walking you through a simple one Etsy task a day plan to help you grow your shop without the chaos. We’re covering what actually counts as a needle-moving Etsy task, what’s just busywork, and how to build a weekly rhythm that helps you improve traffic, trust, and conversion one small step at a time.

If you’ve been avoiding your shop because everything feels too much, this will help you figure out what to focus on first, what to stop wasting time on, and how to keep momentum going even if you’ve only got 10 minutes.

Inside this episode:
🧡 how to decide what Etsy task matters most today
🧡 the difference between real progress and busywork
🧡 a simple weekly Etsy routine for beginners
🧡 daily tasks for traffic, listing quality, trust, content, and review
🧡 what to check in Etsy stats so you know what to fix next
🧡 how to keep growing your handmade business without overwhelm

This is mainly for new Etsy sellers, but the advice will help on any platform where you’re selling handmade products. 🛍️

✅ And if you want help figuring out why your listings aren’t converting yet, grab the freebie: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It. It’ll help you spot what buyers are hesitating over and what to fix first.

🔗 https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

Pricing handmade products on Etsy can feel weirdly stressful, especially when you’re scared of charging too much, undercharging yourself, or getting it completely wrong.

In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple beginner-friendly way to price handmade products for Etsy without using spreadsheets or overcomplicating it.

We cover:
💸 the bare minimum numbers you actually need
💸 how to include your time in your prices
💸 why so many handmade sellers undercharge
💸 how buyer psychology affects what feels “worth it”
💸 when pricing is the real issue, and when it’s actually a listing or conversion problem
💸 what to check in your Etsy shop before lowering your prices

This is mainly for beginner Etsy sellers, but the pricing advice applies on any platform if you sell handmade products.

If you’ve been guessing your prices, copying competitors, or changing numbers every time you wobble, this will help you build a much more solid pricing method.

And if you want help figuring out whether the issue is your price or your listing, grab my freebie: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It. https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

It’ll help you spot what’s actually stopping buyers from converting so you can fix the right thing first.

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

Do you need a niche to start on Etsy?

Yes… but not in the rigid, overcomplicated way the internet makes it sound.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how beginner Etsy sellers can choose a niche without boxing themselves in too early. We’re talking about the difference between having a clear starting direction and being all over the shop, how to test product ideas properly, and how to use Etsy data like views, favourites, and search terms to refine your niche over time.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
👉 how to choose an Etsy niche when you’re just starting
👉 why “perfect niche” advice causes paralysis
👉 the difference between intentional testing and random product chaos
👉 how buyers actually experience your shop when they land cold
👉 what your first listings can tell you about what’s working
👉 how to refine your Etsy niche based on clicks, favourites, and sales
👉 how this advice applies on Etsy and other handmade selling platforms too

This is for handmade sellers who feel stuck because they think they need their whole brand figured out before they can start. You don’t. You need a smart starting lane, real buyer feedback, and a way to build from evidence instead of guesswork.

And if your listings are getting views but not turning into sales, grab my freebie:
Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It ... https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

It’ll help you spot what buyers might be hesitating over, so you can fix the bits that are quietly hurting your sales.

This episode also lines up with the early-stage focus on narrowing your niche, choosing a direction, and learning from real market feedback instead of waiting for perfect clarity

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

If your Etsy listing sounds awkward, stiff, or like you panicked and copied bits from 12 other shops… this one’s for you.

Because here’s the thing: your traffic probably isn’t the problem. Your listing just isn’t doing its job yet.

In this episode, I’m showing new Etsy sellers how to write Etsy listings like a real human (without ditching SEO), so buyers actually understand what you’re selling and feel confident enough to click Add to basket.

We cover:
✅T he simple Etsy listing structure that works for any handmade product
✅ How to write Etsy titles that sound normal but still include keywords
✅ The first 3 lines of your Etsy description that matter most (because people SCAN)
✅ What to write when you don’t know what buyers care about yet
✅ How to use bullet points + FAQs to reduce “Should I buy this?” hesitation
✅ Why keyword stuffing makes your listings worse (and what to do instead)


Examples included for:
✅ handmade candles
✅ handmade jewellery
✅ crochet + knitted items

🧠 Plus: I teach the Buyer Brain Map (what people are actually looking for when they read a listing) and the Listing Anatomy you can copy/paste into every product description.

👍 If this helped, subscribe for more Etsy selling tips for handmade businesses.

🎧 And if you want to listen instead, search The Handmade Bosses Podcast.

If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.

If you’re new to Etsy and everything feels messy, overwhelming, or like you’re doing loads but getting nowhere… this video is your reset.

In this episode, I walk you through a simple, calm weekly plan for Etsy beginners and early-stage sellers who feel stuck, scattered, or unsure what to focus on next.

We cover:
– What to actually work on this week (not everything)
– The one thing to stop doing if you want momentum
– How to build progress without burnout
– Why doing less in the right order leads to more sales

This is for you if:
– You’re brand new to Etsy
– You’ve made a few sales but it feels chaotic
– You’re busy all the time but not confident it’s working
– You keep tweaking everything and hoping something clicks

No hype.
No massive to-do list.

Just a clear next step so you can move forward without frying your brain.

☕ If this helped, subscribe for weekly Etsy and handmade business advice that actually makes sense.

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If your Etsy shop feels slow, confusing, or like your sales are happening by accident…

This is your sign to stop guessing.

I’m running Listathon, a free live challenge for handmade business owners who want their Etsy listings to actually do their job.

Inside the challenge, I’ll show you how to look at your listings properly, spot what’s holding them back, and fix the foundations that help buyers find, trust, and buy from you.

Not by making more products.

Not by panic-posting on Instagram.

And not by working yourself into a tiny business gremlin with a label printer.

We’re fixing the things already sitting in your shop.

Your titles.

Your photos.

Your structure.

The bits that turn browsers into buyers.

So by the end, you’re not just hoping Etsy suddenly wakes up and blesses you with sales.

You’ll know what needs fixing, why it matters, and what to do next.

Listathon starts Monday 15th June.

It’s live, it’s free, and spots are open now at handmadebosses.com/listathonweek.