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How To Be A Handmade Boss

By: Steph Cole-Lewis
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 How To Be A Handmade Boss
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Episodes
  • #14 - The HARD Handmade Business Lessons NOONE Talks About
    Jul 3 2024

    ✋ Are you ready for some real talk?

    💪 In this episode, we're diving into the hard business lessons that nobody talks about.

    📍From failure and rejection to the tough decisions business owners face, we're uncovering the unfiltered truths of business.

    💸 If you're selling online through platforms like Etsy, Amazon handmade, goimagine or have your own website this episode will help you.

    💙 Tune in for candid insights and valuable lessons that will help you move forward in your business journey.

    ⚡️ I share the mistakes and lessons I've learnt during my handmade business life from now, right up to the present day running my 6 figure jewellery business


    🚀 Ready to supercharge your Etsy sales within 7 days? Join me in my free class by clicking here.

    👀⁠ Looking for more tips and resources to grow your handmade business? Head over to handmadebosses.com and follow me on Instagram @handmadebosses for daily inspiration.

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your reviews help other creatives discover our community and learn alongside us.

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    35 mins
  • #13 - The BIG Update - Ecommerce world update - Etsy, Shopify, Instagram, etc
    Jun 26 2024

    🚀 Are you struggling to keep a track of ecommerce updates that impact your business?

    💙 We've done all the research, so you don't need to!!

    😀 We delve into important updates across popular platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and Instagram.

    ⚡️ Learn about Etsy's new listing form, enhancements in trust and safety, changes in selling policies, and trends for spring and summer 2024. Discover Shopify's new checkout features and shipping options, as well as Instagram's latest story stickers and updates to improve user experience and safety.

    Struggling to list stuff that actually sells? Join our FREE Listathon challenge starting June 3rd at handmadebosses.com/listathon. Learn to list more + sell more!


    🚀 Ready to supercharge your Etsy sales within 7 days? Join me in my free class by clicking here.

    👀⁠ Looking for more tips and resources to grow your handmade business? Head over to handmadebosses.com and follow me on Instagram @handmadebosses for daily inspiration.

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your reviews help other creatives discover our community and learn alongside us.

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    33 mins
  • #12 - My first LIVE episode answering your handmade business and Etsy questions
    Jun 19 2024

    🥳 Exciting news! 🗞️

    🔊 Get ready for our first-ever live episode where I'll be answering your burning questions about your handmade business and Etsy.

    🔥 Join me for an interactive session filled with insights, expert advice, and real-time Q&A to help you skyrocket sales in your handmade business.

    🚀 Navigating Etsy Post-Covid Sales, Building a Strong Brand, and More

    ⚡️ From accessing the podcast on multiple platforms to strategies for regaining sales levels post-Covid, the discussion covers essential aspects of running a successful handmade business on Etsy and your own website.

    🔑 Key insights include the importance of developing a personal brand, launching new products based on best-sellers, implementing effective marketing practices, and handling Etsy-related issues.

    🤩 You'll be able to take away actionable strategies to implement within your business if you are selling handmade products online, Etsy, your own website, Amazon handmade, goimagine...

    🎧 If you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, don't miss this special opportunity to connect with me live and get your questions answered. Tune in for detailed answers to common questions and actionable tips to boost your handmade business.

    Struggling to list stuff that actually sells? Join our FREE Listathon challenge starting June 3rd at handmadebosses.com/listathon. Learn to list more + sell more!


    🚀 Ready to supercharge your Etsy sales within 7 days? Join me in my free class by clicking here.

    👀⁠ Looking for more tips and resources to grow your handmade business? Head over to handmadebosses.com and follow me on Instagram @handmadebosses for daily inspiration.

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your reviews help other creatives discover our community and learn alongside us.

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    49 mins

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