How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

By: Lizzie Smiley
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  • If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you’ve always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you. I’ve had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I’m a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones. On this podcast—we’ll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There’s plenty of room at this table for you—so skootch on in and let’s go! I’m holding nothing back.
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  • Ep 166 | Inspiring Success on Michael’s Makerplace--with Carolyn Murray

    Ep 166 | Inspiring Success on Michael’s Makerplace--with Carolyn Murray
    Jan 30 2025

    Michael’s (as in the craft store) new handmade selling platform called Makerplace is giving Etsy some VERY healthy competition. Tune in to learn about Makerplace and how one seller has doubled her full time Etsy income by opening her shop on Makerplace too.

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

    STUFF I MENTIONED:

    ⭐Jump on the waitlist to learn about AI coloring pages: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/AI-Workshop-for-Coloring-Pages/tt-HRxzs

    ➡️Open a Makerplace shop: https://www.michaels.com/makerplace/sell

    ➡️Makerplace Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993933228473875

    ➡️Support Carolyn: https://www.michaels.com/makerplace/storefront/lakeshore-rock-art

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    Learn from Lizzie LOW TICKET:

    ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting 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)

    ➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop

    Save $50 with code SAVE50

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    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/166

    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

    FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in

    *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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    55 mins
  • Ep 165 | 2025 Essential Print on Demand Tips for Etsy Sellers – with HeatherStudio

    Ep 165 | 2025 Essential Print on Demand Tips for Etsy Sellers – with HeatherStudio
    Jan 23 2025
    Etsy POD Youtuber HeatherXStudio is joining us today to discuss the top tips for Print on Demand Etsy sellers in 2025. Whether you’re new to Etsy or been at it for a while now, she’s sharing the insights that are helping her students hit new levels of success in the current market. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop Save $50 with code SAVE50 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/ Book we mentioned--- Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/42ju8gG Printify is the Print on Demand company we recommend: https://try.printify.com/g4zrs2pimjug Get Printify Premium FREE for 30 Days with the code: LIZZIESMILEY And save 20% on their products. ---------------------- Learn from Lizzie LOW TICKET: ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting 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) ➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop Save $50 with code SAVE50 ---------------------- 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/165 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: Learn how to build a digital product Etsy shop using art created in Midjourney. Save $50 with the code SAVE50 at checkout. See more: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop Simply Listed by Cassiy Johnson: Save time with this Bulk Mockup and SKU automation tool. Get a 14 day free trial when you try Simply Listed today: https://simplylisted.io?via=lizzie *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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    57 mins
  • Ep 164 | Lizzie's in the Etsy Coach Hot Seat --with Preston Cox

    Ep 164 | Lizzie's in the Etsy Coach Hot Seat --with Preston Cox
    Jan 16 2025

    This week, Lizzie is the one in the hotseat! Interviewed by Preston Cox (from Ep 156)-- she's answering hard hitting questions on Etsy income claims, the deal with Etsy fees, Etsy vs Shopify and so much more. Tune in for practical advice and the truth about the early days of the Etsy grind.

    *This episode came from a recent Instagram Live interview

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

    STUFF I MENTIONED:

    Are you interested in an AI Workshop for Coloring Pages? Let me know here: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/AI-Workshop-for-Coloring-Pages/tt-HRxzs

    Get Everbee, my fave SEO tool: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie

    Learn from Lizzie LOW TICKET:

    ➡️NEW Beginner Course: Six Figure Secrets to Getting Starting 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)

    ➡️ AI PNG and Tumbler Wrap Workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-png-workshop

    Save $50 with code SAVE50

    ----------------------

    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/164

    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

    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
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fantastic!

i am new to your podcast! i love this Q and A. I'm new to Etsy and get a ton of hits but only 3 sales. I'm soaking up as much as I can.

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Really helpful and inspirational

Lizzie's "if I can do it, so can you" encouragement is what prompted me to finally get over my crippling perfectionism and start my online business. Lots of good quality information and not too much filler in between.

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Down to Earth Advice

Love the podcast, her advice comes from a real place. She truly wants everyone to succeed. Guests are always enjoyable.

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