Podcast Episode 175: 5 Growing Digital Product Niches -with Gold City Ventures

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About Julie:

Julie Berninger has helped 20,000+ students start Etsy shops selling digital products through Gold City Ventures. She loves all things technology, business, and family.

EPISODE SUMMARY:  

In this exciting episode of "How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy," I'm thrilled to reconnect with Julie Berninger from Gold City Ventures after a few years. Julie is a powerhouse in the Etsy community, having helped over 20,000 students launch their own Etsy shops selling digital products. Our conversation is packed with valuable insights, especially for those looking to start or grow their Etsy businesses.

We kick off the episode by discussing my new product release: design templates specifically tailored for those in the digital product and print-on-demand spaces. With over 65 pages of resources, these templates are designed to streamline the design process in Canva, making it easier for sellers to create eye-catching products without getting bogged down in the details.

As we dive deeper into the conversation, Julie shares her expertise on why printables are the best digital product option for beginners. She explains that simple printables, like bucket lists, can be created quickly and have the potential to generate significant revenue with minimal time investment. We also touch on the importance of design skills and how even those without a natural eye for aesthetics can succeed in this space.

Julie highlights five growing digital product niches that are currently trending on Etsy. From the resurgence of crochet patterns to the expanding German market for giftable items, she provides listeners with actionable insights on where to focus their efforts. We also discuss the impact of AI on product creation, particularly in the pregnancy and gender reveal categories, and how seasonal products continue to be a lucrative avenue for sellers.

Throughout the episode, we emphasize the importance of understanding market demand and consumer behavior, especially when it comes to seasonal products. Julie shares a fascinating case study of a shop that made an impressive 11,000 sales in December by focusing solely on Christmas printables, illustrating the potential of niche-specific pop-up shops.

As we wrap up, I encourage listeners to embrace the opportunities available on Etsy, whether they are just starting out or looking to scale their existing shops. With the right strategies and a willingness to adapt, there is plenty of room for everyone at this table.

Join us for this energizing conversation filled with tips, inspiration, and the motivation you need to take your Etsy shop to the next level!

EPISODE DETAILS 

The Digital Product niche continues to EXPLODE on Etsy! Not only are sellers super excited for the semi passive income opportunity, but more and more shoppers are looking for easy, diy, last minute digital products for gifts, organization, and time saving hacks. Tune in as Julie Berninger shares five growing niches you can leverage in your shop this year. 

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

STUFF I MENTIONED: 

🌟 Etsy Beginner Workshop on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 7-8:30 Central Time https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/vXa332Y3

NEW STUFF!!!

🎉 Design Templates: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/design-templates

🎉 Upcoming: LIVE AI Wall Art Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/zRogzg3N

WHEN? Thurs, 4/24/25 from 7:00-8:30 PM Central time

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⭐ FIND Gold City Ventures:

Instagram: @GoldCityVentures

➡️ Get EPrintables While Doors Are Open: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/

Watch the Free Workshop: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/5f7f6464870b7/

🌟AI Coloring Page workshop replay: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-coloring-pages-workshop

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Learn from Lizzie:

➡️ Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets  

Use code SAVE50 to save $50 

➡️Trendspotting Membership: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw  

Use code KEEP20 to save $20 on your first month 

Get weekly emails with current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) 

➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop  

Save $50 with code SAVE50 

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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/175         

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

The Six Figure Secrets to Getting Started on Etsy beginner course

Use code SAVE50 to save $50

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/six-figure-secrets

AND

Trendspotting

Receive a weekly trendspotting report from me with all the biggest trends and a video showing how to use them!

➡️You’ll also get access to over 140 hot, low competition products in the POD and Digital Product space—with more added weekly.

➡️Need one-on-one support? I host a monthly group coaching call where you can ask questions and request a live shop review.

Grab your spot: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw

Save $20 on your first month with code KEEP20

*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