Ep 1 | My Etsy Success Story

In my first podcast episode, I share my journey from working in the corporate world to building a successful Etsy shop. I encourage new sellers to start small, learn along the way, and evolve their businesses, while offering support and resources to help others succeed on Etsy.

Ep 28 | Etsy Success Story: How one Mom turned her passion for crochet into a full-time (largely passive) income-- with April Kehrer

April Kehrer learned crochet only a few short years ago and now she’s turned her passion for yarn into a largely passive income with her Etsy Shop @KehrerBerryCrafts. She went from being a teacher, to running an in-home daycare for several years, to now selling crochet patterns, supplies, and finished pieces FULL TIME on Etsy. You’re going to love her amazing Etsy success story and her infectious personality!

Ep 31 | Etsy Success Story: Building a Handmade Furniture Empire --- With Ethan Morford

Ethan Morford is a modern day craftsman and a full blooded entrepreneur. He built his business, Hazel Oak Farms, beginning on Etsy with zero loans while working a full time sales job. Today he runs his full time Etsy shop, a Shopify store and a physical store front selling his gorgeous hand crafted furniture with his wife by his side on their farm in Ohio. Their pieces have been featured in The Etsy House over the holidays of 2021 and made him TikTok famous. You’re going to be inspired and equipped by this wonderful Etsy success story.

Ep 33 | How an Etsy Wreath Maker Used Social Media to Build a 6 Figure Business Selling Tutorials—with Julie Oxendine

Today I’m joined by Julie Oxendine, the creator of Julie’s Wreath Boutique. She has a six figure business selling wreath-making tutorials which she grew primarily from her masterful social media strategies that have attracted over 900,000 followers across 5 platforms. Tune in to hear her story from selling wreaths one-off on Facebook marketplace to the successful Etsy shop and website that pay her handsomely today.

Ep 34 | My Etsy student, Hanna, is sharing her insights into fast success on Etsy, pivoting your shop, & the benefits of hiring a coach

My Etsy coaching client Hanna is sharing her amazing story today of selling a ton of baked goods on Etsy. You’ll hear all about her local business turned national bakery, how she decided to avoid burn out and pivot, and the advantages of hiring a coach to refine your business processes.

Ep 40 | Etsy Success Story: How A Jewelry Maker Made Over $100k from Just ONE of Her Many Listings

Debbie Schaefer of WillowRoadCA joins us this week to share her amazing story of building a full time Etsy shop while also owning and operating two Denny’s Restaurants. She shares how she feels passionate about staying true to Etsy’s handmade roots, how she’s earned over $100k from just one of her listings, and how she juggles her life as a franchise owner and six figure Etsy maker.

Ep 41 | How a teacher built a full time sign shop from her passion for hand lettering

Halie Conley of WholeHeartedWoods went from being a school teacher to a full time sign maker by using social media and her talent for hand lettering to build her very own ecommerce business. Today she’s telling us how she uses LIVE sales and TikTok to continue to grow and how you can develop the skill of hand lettering, too!

Ep 54 | How to Travel the World and Run Multiple Etsy Shops with Etsy YouTuber Brandon Timothy

Brandon Wong went from being a high paid certified electrician to running several of his own Etsy shops. Tune in to hear about how he backpacked around the globe for 2 years and lived off passive Etsy income and now runs multiple successful Etsy shops selling physical products, Print on Demand, and Digital Products. He also provides rich content on YouTube for Etsy sellers under the name Brandon Timothy. 

Ep 56 | How to Build an Etsy Dynasty Selling Custom Gifts -- with Amy Lucy Designs

If you want to experience wild success on Etsy, there are few products that will perform as well as custom handmade gifts. This week we’re joined by Amy Hoar of Amy Lucy Designs who’s sharing her story of profound success on the Etsy platform with over 280,000 sales, tons of press features, and ranking as the #18 Etsy shop worldwide. She will inspire and encourage you with her powerful Etsy tips and stories.

Ep 57 | Twin sisters built TWO powerhouse Etsy shops selling printed and digital products -- with Neese’s Creations

Twin sisters Lenise and Denise are best friends and business partners. They’ve built TWO successful Etsy shops based on printed and digital products and are enjoying retirement and entrepreneurship right next door to each other. Tune in to learn how they’ve used smart strategies and the resources right in front of them to build an inspiring and lucrative business. Pssst—their story will help you believe that you can too!

Ep 59 | How to Scale Your Etsy Shop Wisely with Rooted and Grounded Home

Today I’m joined by Blake McDaniel of Rooted + Grounded Home on Etsy. She’s sharing the amazing story of how she and her husband scaled their Etsy shop to a 10 employee operation with over 100,000 sales on Etsy plus a bustling website. We’ll also discuss the trends in the home décor niche, using social media to build a brand, and bunches of other tips and insights into building a full time shop that will compete for the long run.  

Ep 80 | The magic of selling a consumable product to repeat buyers on Etsy-- with Ashleigh of InBooze

Selling consumable products on Etsy is such a brilliant business move because it lends itself to repeat customers, bulk orders, and amazing opportunities to get featured in the media for a unique gift idea. Just in time for the warmer days of summer, this week we are welcoming Ashleigh from the Etsy Shop “InBooze” to the podcast. She’s the creator and founder of this innovative brand that sells alcohol infusion cocktail kits! This is such an inspiring and unique Etsy Success Story!

Ep 91 | Etsy Vintage Seller Secrets

It’s no secret that 2023 has been a booming year for vintage products! Join me as I interview Jenny Harris, a successful vintage seller, who is sharing all about her process for thrifting, pricing, and selling vintage products on Etsy.

Ep 94 | New Etsy Seller Success When You Commit to a Niche-- with Jenn Atkins

New Etsy sellers struggle every day wondering why they’re not making sales faster. More often than not—their niche is too broad. They’re trying to do too many things and compete in enormous oceans of competition. My guest today, Jenn Atkins, is sharing her early found success on Etsy by niching down and committing to the camping niche where there were opportunities to break out.

Ep 99 | Selling Mockups on Etsy that Build a Brand and Make a Statement -with Lissa Chandler

Are you curious about selling mockups on Etsy OR using mockups to help build a stronger brand for your print on demand Etsy shop? You’re going to LOVE Lissa’s story of turning her passion for creative, colorful photography into a passive Etsy income stream. While the majority of the mockup market takes a trendy or classic approach, Lissa makes a statement by using bold colors and unique, fun props. Her gorgeous mockup style is sure to set the brands that use them apart from all the competition.

Ep 102 | Fast Success on Etsy in a “Saturated” Niche – with Tina Pagliaro

Tina Pagliaro has quickly risen through the ranks in one of the most "saturated" niches on Etsy: Wreaths! Listen in to hear her story of fast success on Etsy, how she made it happen, and her tips for you. 

Ep 104 | 17 Beautiful Years of Selling Embroidery on Etsy – with Charlotte Lyons

Today’s episode features a charming interview with Charlotte Lyons, who has been selling her embroidery samplers on Etsy for over 17 years. Listen in to hear her inspirational story, her experience of watching Etsy evolve, and her tips for today’s new Etsy sellers.

Ep 112 | Bailey has earned over $1 million in 3 years selling PNGs on Etsy – with Bailey Designed Co

This digital product success story will blow your mind and inspire you to no end! Just three years ago, Bailey opened her Etsy shop selling PNG designs for sublimation tumblers—and since then, she’s become a top 0.1% Etsy Seller earning $45k per month passively through digital downloads. Listen in as she shares her story, key strategies that helped her grow, and how she’s scaling and securing her business for the future.

Ep 113 | Niching Down Strikes Again--Over 750 Etsy Sales in 2 Years-- with Linda Sortino

Does SEO matter? Yes. Do great pictures matter? Yes. But even MORE than all the typical Etsy advice--- finding DEMAND and niching down to serve that demand will help new (and old) sellers win every time! This week I’m interviewing Linda Sortino who has made over 700 sales selling bead boards. You may have never heard of this product---  but her customers can’t wait to get their hands on one. Listen in to hear how serving a very specific customer and niche can build an incredible Etsy business.

Ep 114 | Sewing Hobby Turned College Etsy Side Hustle ---with MissMaddyMakes

Miss Maddy learned how to sew as a child and fell in love with the hobby. As a teenager she turned her hobby into an Etsy side-hustle that helped her pay the bills all through college. Today her Cat Costume Shop has charmed almost 6,000 customers and continued to bring her joy, smiles, and a wonderful supplemental income. You’re going to absolutely adore Maddy and her story!

Ep 120 | Ren Faire passion turned lucrative Etsy side hustle—with Michael "Misha" Suggs

Want to grow an Etsy business with little to no competition? Pick a hyper passionate micro-niche and serve them with high quality products that aren’t easy to find and/or make. Michael “Misha” Suggs has taken this to a whole new level with his Renaissance Faire hobby turned Etsy side-hustle. You’re going to absolutely love his story, charm, and strategies for success.

Ep 122 | Over 500 Sales in Under 5 Months with a Handmade Etsy Shop

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.  

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.

Ep 127 | $2.4 Million on Etsy Selling Jewelry Supplies

Seja Brumley has one of the most amazing Etsy success stories we’ve ever heard on the podcast! She has mastered the business of selling jewelry supplies. Listen in to hear her story of replacing her corporate job income all the way to making millions. Seja is sharing so much gold and so many tips--- no matter what you sell—don’t miss this one! She’s a gem!

Ep 129 | Scaling and Systems in your Etsy shop –with Andrew Schatz

Scaling a physical product shop requires trial and error—and lots of systems! Listen in to hear how Andrew left insurance sales to build and scale a full time woodworking Etsy business.

Ep 135 | Early Success Selling Homeschool Digital Products on Etsy—with Nicole Bieri

Nicole found a brilliant way to repurpose the homeschool printables she was making for her kids each week: selling them to other homeschooling parents on Etsy! Now she’s seeing early success with her digital downloads Etsy shop with over 1600 sales and excited about the potential for growth in the niche.  

Ep 139 | One Viral Video Changed Her Etsy Business Forever

Sam’s Etsy shop was doing OK—she had optimized her SEO and put effort into making her listings high quality. But then a viral social media video where she combined trends and introduced DIYers to a whole new application of embroidery catapulted her to a whole new level of success! Listen in to hear the whole story and her best tips to help you do the same in your niche.

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

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!

Ep 156 | What happens if you don’t give up on Etsy? --With Preston Cox

SO many people give up on their Etsy business far too soon! I can’t wait for you to hear my student, Preston’s story! He persevered, built his skills, and now his Etsy shop is taking off! No matter what you sell, this conversation will encourage and inspire you!

Ep 143 | She Built Her Etsy Shop Around Her Career’s Niche and Understands Her Customer Better Than Anyone Else Can -- with Mel Edwards

Mel has a secret to her Etsy success: she understands her niche better than anyone else and knows exactly what they’ll jump at. Listen in for practical and inspiring tips for serving smaller niches on Etsy that are eager for someone to “get them.”

Ep 142 | A Passive $7,000+ per month in Under 2 Years with Digital Products--with Marina Holmes

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.

Ep 144 | Custom Products Made Him $3 Million on Etsy – with Stephen Chin

After earning more than $3 million on Etsy selling personalized products, Stephen was determined to find a way to help POD Etsy sellers fulfill custom orders more easily. Tune in to hear his story, why customization is a massive opportunity on Etsy, and how you can streamline using HelloCustom.

Ep 146 | This New Etsy Seller Switched to Giftable POD Products and Her Sales Soared -with Ecomm Emily

Emily found a way to stand out as a new Etsy Print on Demand seller. Rather than the same old tshirts and sweatshirts we see every day--- she focused on giftable Print on Demand products and brought in over 15k sales in under 2 years.

Ep 148 | She Uses Instagram to Generate Etsy Sales for Her Crochet Products –with Bri Dudley

Bri is a newer Etsy seller who has leveraged the power of Instagram to kickstart her shop. Listen in to hear what she does to gain followers and promote her crochet lovies and patterns.

Ep 159 | 44,000 Sublimation PNG Sales in 10 Months -- with Eden

This is a success story for the books! Eden launched her AI png and tumbler wrap Etsy shop only 10 months ago and has already brought in a whopping 44,000 sales. Needless to say, she’s generated a very impressive semi-passive income in a short amount of time. Tune in to hear her story, Etsy tips for beginners, and tons of inspo!

Ep | 167: POD or DTF Etsy Shop: What’s the better fit for you? --with Dori Schmidt

Wanna sell tshirts, sweatshirts, or hats on Etsy--- but not sure if you should make them yourself or try Print on Demand? This week we’re unpacking the pros and cons of both with Dori (@yourEtsybestie) who sells her products on Etsy with POD and handmade DTF.

Ep 168 | He started an AI Art PNG Etsy Shop in December. Here’s What Happened! – with Jason Pagliaro

Curious about semi-passive income with AI digital products on Etsy? Jason Pagliaro is a police officer who just started an AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap shop in December with the hopes of supplementing his income when he retires this fall. Tune in to hear his tips for new sellers and progress so far.

Ep 169 | How this Artist Built a Thriving Etsy Business Selling Her Original Artwork—with Melissa Mary Jenkins

Ever dreamed of selling your original artwork on Etsy but feel totally lost about where to start? Join us as successful landscape and still life painter Melissa Mary Jenkins spills her secrets on turning paintings into profit. Whether your past attempts haven't worked out or you're just taking that first scary step, today's real-talk advice will explain what artists can do to make sales on the Etsy marketplace.

Ep 181 | $3k per month on Etsy with Digital Exercise Guides --with Emily Moravec

In this episode, I’m interviewing Exercise Physiology expert Emily Moravec (@Illustratedemily) who’s turned her professional knowledge into a thriving Etsy business. Emily leveraged her expertise and scientific illustrations to create digital exercise guides, generating $3k+ in monthly semi-passive income. Tune in for an inspiring story and actionable insights on building a successful Etsy shop with niche digital products!