100 episodes
How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy Lizzie Smiley
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4.9 • 248 Ratings
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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 126 | She did over $900,000 on Etsy with the help of Etsy Ads—with Hannah Gardner
Etsy Ads are a tool available to us that—when used correctly—can create jaw dropping results. Join me today as I interview Hannah Gardner as she shares about her obsession with following the numbers and her incredible results from running Etsy Ads to grow her profits.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Getting on the ProfitTree Waitlist: https://profittree.io/htsysoe
Hannah’s Amazing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDfyasEPlV7m23kcdaJ3glg
Follow Hannah on Insta:
@ecomhannah
@hannahthehomeless
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/126
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
My Customer Service Templates & Mini-Course:
Learn my exact customer service strategy AND get access to over 20 templates of my word-for-word responses to customers in everyday and difficult situations:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG/checkout
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 -
Ep 125 | The Role of Mindset in Becoming a Multiple 6 Figure Etsy Seller– with @JennyfromtheShopp
@JennyfromtheShopp is back with all of her Print on Demand goodness—but today—we’re talking all about her journey of developing the mindset of a six figure seller. Tune in to hear why it matters, where to focus your own personal growth journey, and how to endure the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Previous Episodes with Jenny: #25, #67, #96
All about POD Ep 25: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/passive-income-with-print-on-demand
Becoming a Best Selling POD Designer Ep 67: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/print-on-demand-etsy
Holiday POD Tips Ep 96: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/POD-holiday-tips
Follow Jenny:
TikTok: @JennyfromtheShopp
Insta: @ItsJennyfromtheShopp
Jenny’s Beginning POD Course: https://bit.ly/3sZdjoF
Jenny’s POD Design Course: https://bit.ly/3Du55KD
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/125
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
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Julie’s Biz Boutique
Are you ready to start building your social media presence to help market your Etsy products, but not sure where to start? I strongly recommend you join my friend Julie Oxendine’s monthly membership that helps creative entrepreneurs learn how to maximize each social media platform stay on top of the never-ending changes.
Enjoy ongoing monthly education through LIVE and recorded classes, receive support in the Facebook group, and get immediate access to Julie’s library of over 100 training videos on everything from Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Etsy, and more.
Learn more and join her membership at: www.HowtoSellYourStuff.com/Julie
*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 -
Ep 124 | Secrets to Success as a TikTok Shop Affiliate—with The Fast Track Girl
TikTok shop has become an incredible way to market your own products—AND make great money selling the products of others. Kierra Butcher—the Fast Track Girl—earned over $50k JUST in January 2024—and is sharing her secrets to success with us here on the show. If you’ve been curious about harnessing the power of the TikTok shop affiliate program—this one is for you!
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
The Fast Track to TikTok Shop Affiliate training: https://stan.store/TheFastTrackGirl/p/fast-track-to-tiktok-shop-affiliate
(*I took this course guys, and it’s AWESOME!)
Free TikTok shop Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialstrategysociety/
Follow Kierra:
TikTok/Insta: @TheFastTrackGirl
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/124
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
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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 -
Ep 123 | Full Time Success with a Gems Shop on Etsy-- with Kelley Bren Burke
Curious about creating a full time income on Etsy with handmade products? Tune in to hear Kelley share her story of going from Barnes and Noble manager—to multiple 6 figure earner in gems and jewelry.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
website: https://www.kelleybrenburke.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleybrenburke
Kelley on Etsy: https://gemsbykelley.etsy.com/
One month on Skillshare for free!
https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/kelleybrenburke?gr_tch_ref=on
15 page Etsy Market Research Workbook for all levels of Etsy Sellers: https://www.kelleybrenburke.com/freebies
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/123
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
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Sale Samurai – my secret weapon for SEO on Etsy
My YOUTUBE Video Link: https://youtu.be/HIw0oqF1aJc
𝗚𝗲𝘁 Sale Samurai https://salesamurai.io/324.html
𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 use my 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 to get 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙! ▶ howtosellyourstuff (all in lowercase)
*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 -
Ep 122 | Over 500 Sales in Under 5 Months with a Handmade Etsy Shop-- with Kailey
Today I’m joined by Kailey Mentink—the youngest ever guest on the podcast! She’s sharing the Etsy secrets she’s learned to accomplish over 500 sales in less than 5 months with her handmade products straight from her family farm.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
FIND & SUPPORT KAILEY:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleMidwestFarm
Kailey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxPP2wsYG42ITb_mfWVFpDA
Check out the “How to Sell Your Stuff” Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qJIroXGPooUo-29YrRY8A
No Negativity Etsy Seller Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700940162133350/
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/122
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
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 -
Ep 121 | Create a Passive Income Etsy Shop with Trending Digital Products -- with Gold City Ventures
This week we’re welcoming back Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures to share about the possibilities in digital products on Etsy. If you’re looking for a more passive income stream, creating digital products for current trends continues to creative incredible results for the Gold City Ventures students--- AND Cody’s personal Etsy shop.
**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com
STUFF I MENTIONED:
Check out the “How to Sell Your Stuff” Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qJIroXGPooUo-29YrRY8A
No Negativity Etsy Seller Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700940162133350/
Gold City Ventures:
The Eprintables Course will be open for enrollment from 3/25/24-4/1/24. You can learn more or join the waitlist here: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/
Get the Free ebook: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/5dbb5ec5f749c/
Check out the free workshop: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/5f7f6464870b7/
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/121
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
Creative Fabrica and Customer Service Templates
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
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My Customer Service Templates & Mini-Course:
Learn my exact customer service strategy AND get access to over 20 templates of my word-for-word responses to customers in everyday and difficult situations:
https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/wUXKPzRG/checkout
*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
Customer Reviews
Wonderfully informative
So useful, I now know so many things I was doing wrong and have applied this to great results. Thank you for providing such a valuable resource
Awesome Podcast
Have not even opened our shop yet so was just looking for advice and tips. Started at first episode and have been binging for weeks. So much useful information in each episode! You can’t go wrong listening to this!
The best podcast to help you grow your Etsy shop
Between YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Lizzie has the most information to help you grow your Etsy shop. I spent over $1000 on a program to teach me how to sell on Etsy, and everything that was covered in that course, Lizzie shares on her podcast FOR FREE. If you want to grow your shop, listen to Lizzie! Her energy is contagious and the information she shares in impeccably invaluable. She wants to see you succeed just as much as you do.