How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

By: 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.
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  • Ep 142 | A Passive $7,000+ Per Month in Under 2 Years with Digital Products--with Marina Holmes

    Ep 142 | A Passive $7,000+ Per Month in Under 2 Years with Digital Products--with Marina Holmes
    Aug 15 2024
    A Passive $7,000+ per month in Under 2 Years with Digital ProductsIn less than two years, Marina has grown her digital product income to over $7000 per month—and she just keeps growing. Listen in for her story, tips, encouragement--- and a ton of energy and inspiration. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Survey for In Demand products and niches (super short!): https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Etsy-Opportunities-Survey/tt-FZlNA ULTRA Beginner Group Coaching Wait list: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ultra-beginner ➡️ Marina’s cartoon drawing classes on Outschool: https://outschool.com/teachers/mrsholmes ➡️ Get notified when Lizzie and Marina do a digital product coaching call: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Coaching-with-Marina/tt-tYZTQ ➡️ Creative Fabrica: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative ➡️ Learn how to create art with my Midjourney mockup course: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop PRICE SLASHED Plus SAVE $50 with the code: TIKTOK50 Marina’s Email: marinabriglio4@gmail.com CURRENT EVENTS: ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop: ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50 ➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop Save $50 with the code YT50 --------------------------------------------- ⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell ----- 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/142 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: My Resources: Today’s Sponsor is my website “HowtoSellYourStuff.com” where I offer free and paid resources to help new Etsy sellers reach their goals faster. Check out my flagship course “Listings that Sell” https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell AND CREATIVE FABRICA: 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.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure
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    54 mins
  • Ep 141 | For FAST Success on Etsy- Add a Creative + Cultural Tweak to an In Demand Product --with Brian Forbes

    Ep 141 | For FAST Success on Etsy- Add a Creative + Cultural Tweak to an In Demand Product --with Brian Forbes
    Aug 8 2024

    Brian has seen FAST success on Etsy selling an in demand handmade wood product. His secret? He put a creative and cultural tweak on a saturated product and they keep flying off the shelves. Listen in to hear his Etsy Success Story, the strategy you can use too, and beginner tips!

    **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

    STUFF I MENTIONED:

    Survey for In Demand products and niches (super short!): https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Etsy-Opportunities-Survey/tt-FZlNA

    ULTRA Beginner Group Coaching Wait list: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ultra-beginner

    Purple Cow by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3T3qEcT

    Brian’s Book: Acoustic Guitar Making: How to make Tools, Templates, and Jigs by Brian Forbes https://a.co/d/aqFZjn6

    CURRENT EVENTS:

    ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X

    Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop:

    ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic

    Save $50 with the code SAVE50

    ➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop

    Save $50 with the code YT50

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    ⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching

    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

    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 UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business:

    https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell

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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/141

    THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

    Listings that Sell 2.0

    Learn all the secrets to build a 6 figure physical product shop with my flagship course Listings that Sell 2.0: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell

    AND

    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

    *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
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ep 140 | New Small Business Legal Requirement + Your FAQs --with Attorney Paige Hulse

    Ep 140 | New Small Business Legal Requirement + Your FAQs --with Attorney Paige Hulse
    Aug 1 2024
    Listen in to learn from IP Attorney Paige Hulse about the new legal requirement in 2024 that applies to Etsy shops. She’s also answering listener questions to help you protect your business and make wise decisions. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Survey for In Demand products and niches (super short!): https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Etsy-Opportunities-Survey/tt-FZlNA ULTRA Beginner Group Coaching Wait list: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ultra-beginner ⭐Corporate Transparency Act (BOI) information: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/bor First episode with Paige on the Pod: Podcast Episode 36: How to Keep Yourself Out of Legal Trouble in Your Etsy Shop-- with Attorney Paige Hulse https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Llc-to-start-an-etsy-shop ⭐If you need a contract or special document to protect your business, check out Paige’s contract shop: Contracts and Creative Law: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/foundry Use the code smiley10 for 10% off Trademark and business law inquiries: paigehulse.com Nonprofit: www.specialforcessupportfund.com Equestrian, homesteading, and ranching: www.fairwaystables.com Follow Paige on Instagram: @Paige.Hulse.Law CURRENT EVENTS: ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop: ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50 ➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop Save $50 with the code YT50 --------------------------------------------- ⭐Book a one-on-one Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 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 UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell ----- 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/140 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: My One on One Coaching: My Zoom Coaching Services! I cannot wait to meet you and hear about your Etsy goals! Together we will get your questions answered and put our heads together to build a strategy to get your shop to the next level. Not sure what to ask? I would love to assess your shop with you, tell you what’s going great, make suggestions on where you can improve, teach you more about SEO, and show you how I assess the next move to make in your niche. If you don’t have a shop yet or want to talk about some other area of business, that’s fine too! Learn more and get on my calendar here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching AND Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop Whether you’re just getting started on Etsy or you’ve been selling for years but never quite got around to the legal setup, I want to make sure you know about Attorney Paige Hulse and her Creative Law Shop. If you need legal assistance for your Etsy shop, want to register a trademark, or are looking for help with forming a business—contact Paige at https://paigehulse.com/ AND If you’re looking for a well-crafted legal document that is tailored to creative entrepreneurship, but don’t want the cash outlay of hiring an attorney by the hour, you can get everything you need from an LLC operating agreement, multi-person LLC agreements for partnerships, special provisions for your Etsy Shop Policies, affiliate agreements, influencer contracts, photography releases, and so much more. There are over 80 contracts available plus free resources and educational tools waiting for you at https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/ Make sure you use the code smiley10 for 10% off of anything from the Creative Law Shop! *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
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fantastic!

i am new to your podcast! i love this Q and A. I'm new to Etsy and get a ton of hits but only 3 sales. I'm soaking up as much as I can.

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Love the podcast, her advice comes from a real place. She truly wants everyone to succeed. Guests are always enjoyable.

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Really helpful and inspirational

Lizzie's "if I can do it, so can you" encouragement is what prompted me to finally get over my crippling perfectionism and start my online business. Lots of good quality information and not too much filler in between.

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