Ep 215 | Tools I use in my Etsy shops to save time and scale faster

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Jan 8, 2026

Explore the top tools every Etsy seller needs to streamline their process! Discover free resources, essential startup items, and how to overcome overwhelm. Learn about powerful research tools like ProfitTree and the practical uses of ChatGPT. Get tips on AI image generation with Ideogram and find out about must-have items like Canva Pro and Everbee. Plus, uncover shipping essentials and automation tools to save you time. It's all about maximizing efficiency and scaling your shop!

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Learn And Apply Trends Fast

Learn trends early; use trend reports and done-for-you listing ideas to accelerate sales.
Consider a trend-spotting membership to get weekly PDFs, listing ideas, and monthly coaching.

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Use Everbee For Etsy SEO

Use Everbee for Etsy-specific keyword data and tag analysis to craft SEO that matches Etsy searches.
Start with the free Everbee plan and upgrade when you need monthly search and competition metrics.

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Buy High-Converting Mock-Ups

Invest in professional mock-ups (about $3–$7 each) to improve listing thumbnails and conversions.
Start with a small library ($20–$50) and use mock-ups that emotionally fit your niche.

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New free training and ebook announcements

01:56 • 3min

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Why overwhelm keeps sellers stuck

05:13 • 2min

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Free resources every seller should use

07:00 • 6min

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Non-negotiables: shop, device, and Canva

12:43 • 5min

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Scaling Society: an all-in membership

18:03 • 2min

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Research tools: ProfitTree recommendation

20:09 • 3min

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Use ChatGPT wisely (not for SEO)

23:32 • 2min

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AI image generation: Ideogram for beginners

25:20 • 3min

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Best-to-have: trendspotting membership

27:55 • 4min

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Canva Pro and Everbee for better results

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Professional mockups and Profit tools

34:28 • 2min

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Legal and bookkeeping essentials: LLC and QuickBooks

36:36 • 3min

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Business credit card and Printify tips

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Shipping supplies and time-saving gear

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Nice-to-have: Scaling Society and stronger hardware

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Automation tools: Simply Listed and Hello Custom

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Social media, Share and Save, and email list timing

Ever wonder which third-party tools you actually need—and which ones you can skip? This week, I'm breaking down my recommended Etsy seller tools, from free options to need-to-haves, best-to-haves, and nice-to-haves, so you can choose what makes sense for your stage of selling. If you love efficiency and smart systems, you're going to love this tool list.

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

STUFF I MENTIONED:

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐" How to Earn your first $10k on Etsy" Ebook Waitlist: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-ebook

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

➡️ 40 listings free with my link (save $8): https://etsy.me/4jy41Js

➡️ Canva (free) does not allow you to export with transparent background or remove background, no magic studio (erase pixels, grab text, remove elements) https://www.canva.com/

➡️ Profittree (data, calculator, research, keywords)--- one time fee for lifetime access $67 https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s

➡️ Free Chatgpt account (listing descriptions, ideas – product picker, customer responses, etc)

➡️ Try my free product picker tool: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/what-to-sell-on-etsy

➡️ AI image generator tool: Ideogram is best for beginners: https://ideogram.cello.so/9T2aVq0TKWv

BEST TO HAVE:

➡️Trendspotting $37 per month (KEEP20 for month 1 at $17) https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw

➡️ Canva pro (paid) $15/month https://www.canva.com/

➡️ Everbee: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie (free version, $29, $99)

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/MucPFkvC8sk?si=iyaD0RbMbIp3echw

➡️ Chatgpt (or other LLM like Grok/Gemini) free to $20/month https://chatgpt.com/

➡️ Professional mockups: $3-7 each—get started for $20-$50

Request my free resource of high converting mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-mockups-resource

➡️ Legal Topics: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/legal-topics

➡️ LLC Setup depends on state and varies widely.

Operating agreement template (Paige Hulse $475) Use code SMILEY10 for 10% off:

➡️ Single Person LLC Agreement: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/the-single-person-llc-operating-agreement

➡️ Multi-Member LLC Agreement: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/multi-member-llc-operating-agreement

➡️ Quickbooks: go through your Etsy shop Finances tab $10-57/month

➡️ Chase Credit Card I use and recommend for Print on Demand (we both get bonus points with this link): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19u/I9FKMHYBEE

➡️ Printify (print on demand supplier): https://printify.com/

➡️ My Favorite Cost Effective Shipping Tools from Amazon:

—Boxes—search by the size you need: https://amzn.to/48P2BDS

-Cost Effective Shipping tape: https://amzn.to/3wvpXw9

-Label printer: https://amzn.to/3HhKuJV

-Labels rolls: https://amzn.to/3wv9kRm

-Normal printer label sticker sheets: https://amzn.to/48rW4zf

-Fragile stickers: https://amzn.to/3ovCzjB

-Scale for weighing packages: https://amzn.to/30cfcTT

NICE TO HAVE:

➡️ Scaling Society (my all inclusive membership): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

➡️ Gaming Laptop (for a lot of AI or visuals) https://amzn.to/3Yq6vzO

➡️ Kittl: https://www.kittl.com/

➡️ Midjourney (AI image generator): https://www.midjourney.com/

➡️ Lastpass- password saver: https://lastpass.com

➡️Creative Fabrica: https://www.creativefabrica.com/promo/7088/0P693-FGHIJKLMNO/ref/2877703

One month free (up to 10 downloads), Then $9.99/month for All Access Subscription

➡️ Simply Listed—mockup tool (14 day free trial, then $15-30/month): https://simplylisted.io/?via=lizzie

➡️ Hello Custom—personalized POD listings (one time fee $67): https://offer.hellocustom.io/lifetime-offer?affiliate_id=4273827

🟢 Sign up for Etsy's Share and Save Program: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1187231088945

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

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

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/215

*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

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