How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Shannon Davis, a firefighter-paramedic turned Etsy digital creator who built 2,000+ sales in six months. She talks about selling low-price PNGs and running ~355 listings to drive volume. She explains trendspotting, micro-niching, combining trends with niches, and using AI tools and prompt workflows to scale design output.

Preston Cox, a handmade product maker who turned Etsy into full-time income, and Becca Miller, a digital-product seller and AI-assisted design coach, share quick, practical takeaways. They talk templates and mock-ups to speed scaling. They cover shipping, pricing, taxes, AI for research and design, beating perfectionism, and treating a shop like a real business.

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!

Thinking about starting an Etsy shop? Discover the importance of choosing the right product type, from digital to handmade. Learn how to leverage Etsy's search engine for visibility and the significance of clear listings. Lizzie emphasizes starting before you feel ready and using data to refine your approach. Explore how trends can be utilized in niche markets for greater success. With practical tips and motivational insights, you'll be encouraged to take actionable steps towards your Etsy dream!

This episode dives into essential Etsy insights! Discover tips for faster listing creation and the best SEO tools to enhance visibility. Learn about building an email list to engage past customers. Gain clarity on revenue versus net profit and how to price digital products strategically. Find out about Disney licensing intricacies and the benefits of using AI for business efficiency. Plus, hear about avoiding shiny object syndrome while discovering what products truly sell!

She went from -$400 in her bank account to a thriving handmade Etsy shop within 4 months—completely changing the story for her large family. Tune in to hear how Trista followed my success steps one-by-one and used data based decisions to create one of the fastest Etsy success stories I've ever heard. **"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) Profittree Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s 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 ---------------------- 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/212 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 💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention. *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

Becca Miller, a pediatric speech-language pathologist turned successful Etsy seller, shares her journey of selling AI digital products. She discusses achieving impressive sales milestones with her digital invitations and leveraging AI tools. Becca reveals her streamlined design process, including using Canva and ChatGPT for efficient creation and listing. Topics also include strategic pricing, maximizing profit margins, and the importance of adapting to trends. Her personal growth from side hustle to full-time entrepreneur showcases the power of digital creativity in e-commerce.

Color forecasts, from smoky jade to rich espresso, set the palette for 2026 design planning. AI-assisted aesthetics and naive, hand-drawn doodle styles are rising in creator workflows. Heritage revival and retro-futurism blend vintage motifs with futuristic glows. Neo-minimalism’s warm simplicity and maximalism’s bold layering offer contrasting paths for product design.

Tune in to hear Emily's Print on Demands secrets for earning $173k her first year—and $725k in under 3 years. She's sharing why she pivoted to giftable products INSTEAD of apparel, her fast track advice for people with big goals, and tips for getting started. You're going to just love her—she's so down to earth, relatable, and open to share everything she's learned. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: 🌟SNAG EMILY'S BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: The Gift Lab: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/the-gift-lab/ (On sale: November 27th - December 1st, 2025) ❄️ LIZZIE'S BLACK FRIDAY SALES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/black-friday-sales ➡️Try Everbee FREE (SEO Research Tool we mentioned): https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie ✅Here's a tutorial showing how I use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MucPFkvC8sk ⭐ FIND EMILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommemily/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ecommemily 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 ---------------------- 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/209 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

Embroidery continues to be in massive demand in the marketplace and Lori has found a way to leverage the trend into a passive Etsy income. Tune in to hear how she pivoted her experience with embroidered items into a fast growing digital product shop. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ❄️ BLACK FRIDAY SALES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/black-friday-sales ➡️ Join the Template Drop Membership for weekly templates (commercial use): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/the-template-drop ➡️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 ⭐ FIND LORI: Embroidery file website: Www.426Digital.com Embroidered and engraved items: Www.426creative.com Instagram: @426creative TikTok: @426Digital 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 ---------------------- 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/208 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 💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention. *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