How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Ep 199 | How to Start Selling Printables for the Holidays – with Cody Berman

Sep 18, 2025
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Cody Berman
Cody Berman, a digital entrepreneur and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, shares how to kickstart your printable-selling journey on Etsy, making it perfect for beginners. He emphasizes the importance of niching down to avoid competition, and shows how using Canva can simplify the creation process. Cody reveals successful strategies like the template method for scaling listings quickly and the power of keyword research. He also highlights a student success story that reached $1,000/month in just 92 days, encouraging everyone to embrace the holiday rush!
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ADVICE

Start With Free Tools And A PDF Workflow

  • Use Canva (free) to create printables; you don't need Photoshop or InDesign.
  • Export as PDF and list it on Etsy to deliver automatically after purchase.
INSIGHT

Printables Enable Semi‑Passive Income

  • Selling digital printables converts time into semi-passive income that runs while you sleep.
  • Seeing any revenue from digital products flips your mindset toward scaling possibilities.
ADVICE

Broaden Product Types Beyond Wall Art

  • Think beyond wall art: spreadsheets, trackers, labels, games, and gift card holders sell well.
  • Create simple, functional pages; you don't need advanced design skills to make sales.
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