How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

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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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October 29, 2026Episode 25751 min

Ep 257 | This Single Mom Built Steady Etsy Income With a Sewing Machine and Grit -with Danielle McLeish

What does it look like to build a successful handmade Etsy shop around a very specific niche? In this episode, we're talking with Danielle who makes *specifically* running headbands. Tune in to hear how she decides what to list, balances being a mom, her full time job, AND her Etsy business-- plus all the nitty gritty of scaling a handmade Etsy shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ AI Mockup Rules Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYflowMD9GS/?img_index=1 ➡️ Sweary Carrie Sticker Episodes: Ep 186 | Building A Sticker Empire: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/186 Ep 240 | How Carrie built a sticker brand people can't stop buying from: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/240 ➡️ Mindset episodes with Jenny who moved to Greece: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/playlist-for-mindset FIND DANIELLE: Danielle's Headbands: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CbusBands?etsrc=sdt HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/257 *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

October 22, 2026Episode 25653 min

Ep 256 | What's Really Holding Your Business Back (It's Not Strategy) -with Tiffany Carter

What does it take to scale when part of you still wants safety? In this episode, we're talking with Tiffany Carter, money attachment expert and host of ProjectME with Tiffany Carter, about the mindset side of scaling a business. We get into the tug-of-war between the identity that wants more and the identity that wants safety, how to get unstuck when your income has plateaued, and what to do with the "what if it doesn't work" thoughts that kill momentum. Whether you're in the thick of scaling or still hesitating to take the first step, this conversation is for you. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐ PROFITTREE: Try it free (and get your prompts): https://profittree.io/?via=lizzie85 Get the BEST deal for the year (insane value): https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 How to connect your ProfitTree to your Claude: https://www.loom.com/share/1f70c5c31a0f4864a965ea2fd1f4adf4 ⭐Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. FIND TIFFANY: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectme_with_tiffany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectme_with_tiffany/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectMETVwithTiffanyCarter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/projectme-with-tiffany-carter-entrepreneurship/id1389440760 Website: https://www.projectmewithtiffany.com/ HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/256 *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 💛A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention.

October 15, 2026Episode 25557 min

Ep 255 | Scaling to 7 Figures with Handmade on Etsy –with Tina Pagliaro

What does it really take to scale a handmade Etsy shop to seven figures? In this episode, we're talking with Tina Pagliaro of Wreaths of Bloom, our head handmade coach in Scaling Society, about her turning point, what she's delegated, and how she manages inventory and cash flow. Plus, the biggest mistake handmade sellers make when scaling and how it differs for POD and digital sellers. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. ⭐ Tina's previous episode: #106 | Fast Success on Etsy in a "Saturated" Niche https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/102 FIND TINA PAGLIARO: Instagram: @WreathsofBloom WreathsofBloom.com HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/255 *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

October 8, 2026Episode 25451 min

Ep 254 | How to Scale Your Etsy Shop

Making regular sales and ready to SCALE your Etsy shop? In this episode, I'm breaking down every step to scale your business, from nailing the foundations to doing more of what's working, streamlining your processes, and building beyond Etsy. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐ PROFITTREE: Try it free (and get your prompts): https://profittree.io/?via=lizzie85 Get the BEST deal for the year (insane value): https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87 How to connect your ProfitTree to your Claude: https://www.loom.com/share/1f70c5c31a0f4864a965ea2fd1f4adf4 ⭐ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. ⭐ Pin to Profit Method: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/pin-to-profit-method HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/254 *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 💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention.

October 1, 2026Episode 25356 min

Ep 253 | She earned $14k on Etsy during the slow months selling PNGs -with Shannon Davis

Shannon is back on the podcast-- and the results since her last episode are WILD. After joining us when her digital Etsy shop had just reached 2,000 sales, she's now broken into the top 1% of Etsy sellers, and we're unpacking exactly what changed along the way -- from evolving her trend and niche strategy and capitalizing on bestsellers to trusting designs she doesn't personally love, refining her AI workflow, and building the confidence to follow the data instead of her own preferences. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐Join Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting Use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17 (renews at $37/month) ⭐Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. ➡️ The first episode with Shannon: Ep 217 | 0- 2,000 sales in 6 months: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/217 ➡️ Get Everbee Free: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MucPFkvC8sk ➡️ Try Kittl: https://kittl.pxf.io/y22q9N HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/253 *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

September 24, 2026Episode 25246 min

Ep 252 | Selling Printables on Etsy in 2026– Your FAQs Answered -with Gold City Ventures

Cody is back on the podcast answering some of your biggest questions about selling printables and digital products on Etsy! We're digging into research and design processes, how to use paid Etsy Ads strategically, file organization, and how brand-new sellers can create printables faster without overcomplicating the process. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Watch Gold City Ventures' free workshop: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/68b759c69b42f/ ➡️ Learn about the E-printables launch: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/ ➡️ 20 AI Design Courses for $20: https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/20-for-20 Check out Gold City Ventures previous appearances on the podcast: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/GCV ⭐ FIND GOLD CITY VENTURES: Instagram: @GoldCityVentures HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/252 *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

September 17, 2026Episode 2511 hr 8 min

Ep 251 | The AI Systems We're Using to Work Smarter on Etsy -with Becca and Jason

AI is changing the way we run our Etsy businesses– and we're going way beyond design. In this roundtable, Jason, Becca, and I are sharing the AI systems and workflows we're actually using for SEO, analytics, listing descriptions, trending aesthetics, listing graphics, size charts, and more. Think ChatGPT, Claude, EverBee, custom skills, and even "AI employees" that are helping us work smarter and get more done. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. ➡️ Book a one on one coaching call with Becca or Jason: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/private-etsy-coaching ➡️ 20 AI Design Courses for $20: https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/20-for-20 HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/251 *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

September 10, 2026Episode 25051 min

Ep 250 | The Etsy Seller's Guide to Claude -with Kalyca Zarich

EPISODE DETAILS: Do you keep hearing that Claude is awesome but have no grid for how to actually use it to grow your Etsy shop? Join my business strategist, Kalyca Zarich, and me as we unpack how AI-- specifically Claude-- can work like a team of micro employees, automating parts of your business and giving you back TIME. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Join the waitlist for the AI Cohort with Kalyca & Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-AI-employee-cohort *This will not be Etsy specific, but more focused on setting up business systems using AI employees. It will be a 4 week cohort. ➡️ Join Scaling Society and get access to all the Claude month goodies! Kalyca will join us live to train on setting up your first AI employee! Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97, (renews at $147/month) ➡️ Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/r?KALYCA3 FIND KALYCA: IG: @kalycajinzarich HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/250 *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

September 3, 2026Episode 24948 min

Ep 249 | The Hottest Etsy Trends Right Now

Q4 trends are taking over Etsy—and some familiar favorites are back with a very 2026 twist! We're talking about the aesthetics, typography, seasons, and design styles I'm seeing gain momentum right now, plus a peek at Pinterest's latest trend data to help us spot what could be coming next. If you're creating for fall and the holiday season, these are the trends you'll want on your radar. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Join us in Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting Use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17 (renews at $37) BONUSES: 🗓️ Sept 7 - SEO Tracker 🗓️ Sept 14 - Recorded Training: How to Build Your Brain Cache 🗓️ Sept 21 - Typography Guide (the art of choosing + pairing fonts) 🗓️ Sept 28 - Prompt to Create your Data Driven Q4 Prompt Plan 🗓️ Oct 5 - Holiday Trendspotting Video 🗓️ Oct 12 - Q4 Pinterest Guide 🗓️ Oct 19 - LIVE Training: Scaling Successful Products (How to look at shop sales and apply your designs to new trends and/or products) ➡️ Pinterest Hobbies Trend Report: https://newsroom.pinterest.com/news/2026-pinterest-hobbies-trend-report/ HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/249 *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

August 27, 2026Episode 2481 hr 6 min

Ep 248 | How Digital Products Added $2K/Month to His Handmade Etsy Shop -with Preston Cox

Preston was one of my very first Etsy students back in 2021—and has since grown his laser engraving shop enough to replace the income from FOUR jobs! This spring, he and his wife challenged themselves to add 1,000 digital laser files to their already successful handmade shop, and the result was an additional $2K/month in passive income. Tune in to hear how they did it and why adding a digital component to your existing Etsy business could be an incredible way to scale without creating more physical work. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97. FIND PRESTON: Website - http://277creative.com/ Instagram - @277creative PRESTON'S PREVIOUS EPISODES: Ep 156: What happens if you don't give up on Etsy? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/156 Ep 164: Lizzie's in the Etsy Coach Hot Seat https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/164 Ep 183: Free, Underrated Local Resources That Can Help You Grow Your Business https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/183 Ep 198: From Hobby Shop to Full Time Handmade Etsy Seller https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/198 Ep 216: What We Wish We Knew About Etsy—Before We Ever Opened Our Shops https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/216 Ep 219: How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller – with Preston Cox HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/248 *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