How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

STOP selling apparel in your Print on Demand Etsy Shop. (I literally couldn't believe Heather said this.) Tune in for 2026 Print on Demand advice you don't want to miss from HeatherStudio. She's sharing why she's steering away from apparel and what she suggests instead for more sales and faster success. **"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 HEATHER: Tech MegaSeller Program: https://heatherstudio.samcart.com/products/tech-megaseller-program Use code: lizzie100 LEGACY SPECIAL for pay in full - Print on Demand Academy: https://lizziesmiley--heatherxstudio.thrivecart.com/printondemandacademy3/?coupon=PODALEGACY Heather's course—Print on Demand Academy 3.0: https://lizziesmiley--heatherxstudio.thrivecart.com/printondemandacademy3/ FREE—POD Crash Course: https://studio.heatherxstudio.com/etsypodcrashcourse Heather on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsheatherstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsheatherstudio/ 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/207 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

Have you ever considered pivoting your handmade Etsy shop into a digital product shop serving the same niche? That's exactly what Jocelyn of Oak and Marlow did with her crochet business--- and she's thriving! Tune in to hear how she learned how to write patterns, the amazing role social media has played in her growth, and her tips for starting and scaling an Etsy business. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ 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 JOCELYN: Instagram - Oak and Marlow Website - oakandmarlow.com Email - hello@oakandmarlow.com ---------------------- FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/206 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Lizzie's Weekly Trendspotting and Product Opportunity membership: Are you a print on demand OR digital product Etsy seller who's tight on time or still learning all of the Etsy secrets? Let me give you a leg up with my weekly trends and opportunities report! Get your first month for just $17 with code KEEP20 ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw 💛 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

Today we're reviewing the biggest mistakes new Etsy sellers make---- so you can avoid all of them! These are the problems I see the most often that hold owners back from the success they're desperate for. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ Join the Template Drop Membership for weekly templates (commercial use): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/the-template-drop ⭐Legal Episode Playlist: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/legal-topics ➡️ 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 current trends + 5 product opportunities (POD/Digital) ⭐ Brittany Lewis (@BeawolfBiz) Ep 117: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/117 ⭐Get a list of my Favorite Mockups (that convert the best!): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-mockups-resource ⭐Try Everbee (SEO Research tool free): https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie ⭐Instagram Carousel with bad review script: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPD1P4tmLz/?img_index=1 ⭐Free Friendly Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/700940162133350/ ---------------------- FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/205 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Lizzie's Weekly Trendspotting and Product Opportunity membership: Are you a print on demand OR digital product Etsy seller who's tight on time or still learning all of the Etsy secrets? Let me give you a leg up with my weekly trends and opportunities report! Get your first month for just $17 with code KEEP20 ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities emailed straight to your inbox: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw *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

This week features Gloria Chou, an award-winning PR strategist and community builder. She reveals how ChatGPT is changing the game for Etsy sellers with its one-click checkout and product recommendations. Gloria breaks down the importance of PR for various creators and shares actionable strategies for leveraging seasonal stories and credible pitches. The conversation also highlights using AI tools for research and crafting journalist-friendly outreach. Plus, Gloria gives insight into maintaining visibility in an AI-driven marketplace!

Bailey Vann, a top Etsy seller and coach recognized for her impressive $45,000 monthly revenue from digital products, shares insights into her successful journey. She reveals strategies for scaling income through effective product research, email marketing, and optimizing for buyer-friendly SEO. Bailey discusses the importance of diversifying income streams beyond Etsy, emphasizing her methods for growing a substantial email list and running a design membership. Listeners can also learn about tools to enhance their workflow and leverage holiday trends throughout the year.

As AI grows in influence, high-quality handmade products are more in demand than ever. Listen to Emily's story of fast success with her custom embroidery Etsy shop—she shares how she's scaled with the right help, her approach to trends and SEO, how she's positioning for long-term success, and so much more. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐Interested in receiving weekly templates? Let me know here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interest-template-membership ➡️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 EMILY: IG : @magillclothing Adult Etsy: MagillHandmade (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MagillHandmade) Kids Etsy: ShopMagill (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopMagill) 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/202 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

You've heard how important your product photos are for conversions on Etsy, but how can you get pictures that will actually convert to sales? This week I'm interviewing product photographer Brittany Reynosa for her best tips on staging, lighting, equipment, and more. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐ FIND BRITTANY: Instagram: www.instagram.com/brooksandcophoto Tiktok: @brooksandcophoto 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/201 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

In this episode, attorney Paige Hulse, a specialist in intellectual property and business law, shares invaluable legal insights for Etsy sellers. She explains the importance of forming an LLC to protect personal assets and outlines practical steps for setting one up. Paige highlights common legal mistakes, like IP infringements and account issues, while providing tips on trademarks and copyrights. She also dives into the complexities of AI-generated works and their legal standing. This engaging conversation demystifies law for creative entrepreneurs!

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!

Remember Preston?! He was one of my very first Etsy students and he recently went full time on Etsy with a handmade shop. Tune in to hear his story of gradually figuring out his product and niche—and scaling from a hobby shop to replacing his 4 jobs worth of income on Etsy. **"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 ➡️ LIVE SEO Workshop on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM Central time: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/VRBvPQKH/checkout ➡️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: ⭐ FIND PRESTON: Instagram: @277Creative https://www.277creative.com Check out Preston's previous appearances on the podcast: Ep 156: What happens if you don't give up on Etsy: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/156 Ep 164: Preston Interview's Lizzie (Coach in the Hot Seat) https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/164 Ep 183: Local Resources to Help Your Etsy Shop https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/183 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/198 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