Podcast Episode 199: How to Start Selling Printables for the Holidays – with Cody Berman

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1yxYWyIVKAQ 

About Cody:

Cody Berman is a digital nomad who quit his corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. He started selling digital products in 2018 and became hooked after earning $700+ in one week. He also hosts The Financial Independence Show. In his spare time you might find him traveling, working out, or building another business.

-Cody loves selling seasonal products

- Earns over 6-figures in passive income

- Quit corporate America in 2019 

- Reached financial independence by age 25

EPISODE SUMMARY:  

In this episode of "How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy," I'm excited to welcome back my good friend Cody Berman from Gold City Ventures. We dive deep into the world of digital printables, making this episode perfect for beginners who are eager to start their Etsy journey.

We kick off the conversation by discussing the importance of understanding your numbers as an Etsy seller and how tools like ProfitTree can help you track your stats and optimize your shop. I share my excitement about the various resources available for new sellers, including my trend spotting membership, which provides insights into current Etsy trends and product opportunities.

Cody and I then shift our focus to the core topic of the episode: why digital printables are an excellent starting point for aspiring entrepreneurs. Cody shares his personal journey, highlighting how he transitioned from active side hustles to creating passive income through digital products. We emphasize that creating printables doesn't require advanced design skills, and tools like Canva make it accessible for everyone.

Throughout the episode, we brainstorm a plethora of printable ideas, from simple trackers to seasonal products, and discuss the importance of niching down to stand out in a crowded market. We also touch on the significance of research—encouraging listeners to analyze best-selling products on Etsy to inform their own creations.

As we guide our listeners through the process of setting up an Etsy shop, we stress the importance of taking action without overthinking. Cody shares his experience of launching a new shop and achieving significant sales in a short time, all while managing a busy schedule. We discuss the essential elements of an Etsy listing, including creating eye-catching images, crafting compelling titles, and utilizing tags effectively.

This episode is packed with actionable tips and encouragement for anyone looking to dive into the world of Etsy selling. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your approach, Cody and I provide insights that will inspire you to take that first step and start selling your printables on Etsy. Join us for this engaging and informative conversation, and let's get you on the path to entrepreneurial success!

EPISODE DETAILS 

Ready to turn the Q4 holiday rush into a semi-passive side hustle? Start with Printables—perfect for beginners—and learn how to ride the seasonal boom. Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures shares the hottest opportunities for 2025 and his top tips for getting started. (He recently launched a scaled a brand new shop in this space, proving that saturation is a myth if you know what to create! 😉)

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

STUFF I MENTIONED: 

➡️Check out ProfitTree’s new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87

Get the best profit tracking tool to help you know your numbers AND a product research tool for a one time fee of $67. (completely insane)

✅FREE Etsy Ads Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-etsy-ads-masterclass 

➡️Join the Trendspotting Membership (get your first month for just $17): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw

Trendspotting Bonuses are HERE for active members:

🗓️ September 15 – Niche Bundle

🗓️ September 22 – Double Opportunities (that's 10 for the week, instead of 5!)

🗓️ September 29 – Christmas Trendspotting Bonus Video

🗓️ October 6 – 5 Free Design Templates

🗓️ October 13 – Mindset Visualization Audio

LINKS:

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

➡️Get the EPrintables Course: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/

⭐ FIND GOLD CITY VENTURES:

Instagram: @GoldCityVentures

Check out Cody’s previous appearances on the podcast:

Ep 147 | Side Hustle Guy Commits to Etsy Printables After Earning $700 in One Week

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/147

Ep 121 | Create a Passive Income Etsy Shop with Trending Digital Products

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/121

Ep 101 | How to Create Passive Income with Digital Products Over the Holidays

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/101

Ep 74 | Secrets to Creating a Passive Income Stream selling e-Printables

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/how-to-create-digital-products-to-sell

Eps with Cody’s Business Partner Julie:

Ep 175 | 5 Growing Digital Product Niches

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/175

Ep 35 | Create a Passive Income Selling Printables on Etsy

Details: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/Sell-printables-on-etsy

FAN FAVORITE RESOURCES:

🎙️Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

✅ 2,000 Digital Product Prompts (only $17): https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/2000-digital-product-prompts

 🎉 Lizzie’s Coaching Group (one time fee = life time access): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/lizzie-smiley-s-coaching-group

➡️ 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 a trend report, over 200 high demand listing suggestions (POD/Digital), and a monthly group coaching call!

➡️ Lizzie’s AI Workshops: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshops  

Save $50 with code SAVE50

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FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 

Apply to be on the Podcast: https://shorturl.at/skDBs

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ 

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/199     

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