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The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast
Honest insights and simple strategies for print-on-demand and Etsy sellers building businesses while leading full lives. Hosted by Melissa Carroll, teacher, mom, and six-figure Etsy seller helping busy women earn extra income and grow sustainable online businesses.
If you have questions like:
How do I know what to sell on Etsy?
Do I need design skills to start a print-on-demand shop?
How much money can I realistically make selling on Etsy?
How do I get my first sale on Etsy?
How do I write…
Episodes
- The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast
60. Can You Link to Your Website on Etsy? What About QR Codes? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
Can you share your website on Etsy? What about using QR codes to grow your email list or offer customers a coupon code? Etsy updated its Off-Platform…
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59. 11 Etsy Thumbnail Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Clicks (Etsy Listing Photos Part 1)
Your Etsy listing photos can make a big difference in whether someone clicks on your product or keeps scrolling. And when it comes to getting that click, your…
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58. Do I Need to Add Alt Text to My Etsy Listing Photos? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
Have you ever noticed the alt text field when uploading photos to your Etsy listings and wondered whether you really need to fill it out? In this episode of…
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57. 10 Tools I Use In My Etsy Print on Demand Business (What You Need & What Can Wait)
Which tools do you really need to start and grow an Etsy print-on-demand business, and which ones are worth paying for? In this episode of The Modern Etsy…
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56. Should I Participate in Etsy's Sales Events? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
In this episode of What You're Wondering, I'm answering the question, "Should I participate in Etsy's sales events?" I'm explaining how Etsy's sales events…
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55. Building an Etsy Print-on-Demand Business: My 4-Part Framework
In this episode of The Modern Etsy Seller, I'm breaking down the four core components of building and running an Etsy print-on-demand business: Foundation…
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54. How to Add Digital Products to Your Etsy POD Business
Can digital products and print-on-demand products work together in the same Etsy shop? In this episode of The Modern Etsy Seller, I’m breaking down when adding…
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53. Can I Have More Than One Etsy Shop? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I'm answering the question, "Can I Have More Than One Etsy Shop?" I’m covering Etsy’s rules for owning multiple…
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52. How Can I Tell If an Etsy Message Is a Scam? | Etsy Tips For Sellers
Scam messages are especially common when you’re a new Etsy seller—and they can be surprisingly convincing. In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m…
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51. Etsy’s September 2026 Updates: What Sellers Need to Know
Etsy has rolled out another round of seller updates, and there are some really useful changes in this one. In this episode, I’m breaking down the September…
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50. What Are Etsy Offsite Ads and Why Am I Getting Charged for Them? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
Have you ever made an Etsy sale only to notice an unexpected Offsite Ads fee? In this quick episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m breaking down exactly what…
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49. How to Keep Your Etsy Shop From Getting Shut Down: IP, Trademarks & Etsy Rules You Need to Know
You’ve put too much time into building your Etsy shop to unknowingly put it at risk. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the rules every Etsy seller…
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48. How Important Is Your Etsy Shop Name? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
How much does your Etsy shop name actually matter? In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m breaking down what to consider when choosing a name, the…
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47. How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like Working on Your Etsy Shop
Some days you’re excited to work on your Etsy shop, and other days not so much. And if you’re relying on motivation to keep you consistent, those days can make…
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46. Do I Really Have to Fill Out My Etsy About Section? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
Does your Etsy About section really matter—and is it worth spending time on if most buyers probably won’t read it? In this quick episode, I’m sharing why I…
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45. How to Get Your Etsy Business Found Beyond Etsy: PR, AI & Visibility with Gloria Chou
Getting more eyes on your Etsy shop doesn’t have to mean constantly posting on social media or spending more on ads. In this episode, I’m joined by PR expert…
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44. Do I Have to Accept Returns on Etsy Print-on-Demand Products? | Tips for Etsy Sellers
Do you have to accept returns or exchanges when you sell print-on-demand products on Etsy? In this episode, I’m talking through what to consider when deciding…
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43. What to Do When You’re Feeling Stuck in Your Etsy Shop
Feeling stuck in your Etsy shop can make it really hard to know what to focus on next. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple process for getting…
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42. Should I Use the Same Mockups on Every Etsy Listing? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
Have you been wondering if you should have different mockups for each of your listing? In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m sharing why I actually…
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41. 5 More Things You Can Do for Your Etsy Shop in 15 Minutes or Less (Part 2)
Think 15 minutes isn’t enough time to make real progress in your Etsy shop? In this episode, I’m sharing five more ways to use those small pockets of time…
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40. How Often Should I Add New Listings to Etsy? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
How often should you really be adding new listings to your Etsy shop? In this quick episode, I’m sharing what I’ve noticed in my own shops, why consistency…
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39. 5 Things To Do in Your Etsy Shop When You Only Have 15 Minutes: Small Tasks That Keep You Moving Forward (Part 1)
In today’s episode, I’m sharing tasks you can do in 15 minutes or less so that you can keep your Etsy shop growing even when you don’t have a big block of time…
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38. Do I Need to Order Samples Before Selling a Print-on-Demand Product? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
In today’s episode I’m answering the question, “Do I need to order samples before selling a print-on-demand product?” You’ll hear a lot of strong opinions…
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37. The Exact Steps I’d Follow to Start an Etsy Print on Demand Shop Today from Scratch
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what would I do if I were starting an Etsy print-on-demand shop completely from scratch today. If opening an Etsy shop has…
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36. Can I Use AI-Generated Mockups on Etsy? | Tips for Etsy Sellers
n today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Can I use AI-generated mockups on Etsy?” I’m talking about when mockups are allowed for print-on-demand…
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35. 4 Ways to Use AI in Your Etsy Business | ChatGPT vs. Claude for Etsy Sellers
I use AI in my Etsy business pretty regularly these days, and I know a lot of sellers are still figuring out where it actually fits. In this episode I walk…
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EP 34. When Should I Get My Holiday Items Listed? | Tips for Etsy Sellers
Wondering when to list your Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas products on Etsy? In this What You're Wondering episode, I'm sharing my rule of thumb for…
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EP 33. 5 Reasons to Add Giftable Products to Your Etsy Shop + Beginner Friendly Product Ideas
In today’s episode, I’m sharing five reasons giftable products can be a smart addition to your Etsy shop. We’ll talk about why they appeal to Etsy shoppers…
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EP 32. Why Was My Star Seller Badge Removed and Will It Hurt My Shop? | Tips for Etsy Sellers
In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Why was my Star Seller badge removed, and will losing it hurt my shop?” I’ll explain the most common reason…
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EP 31. 8 Ways You Might Be Making Your Etsy Business Harder Than It Needs to Be
In today’s episode, I’m sharing eight ways you may be making your Etsy business harder than it needs to be. From the way you choose products to the way you…
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EP 30. Can I Build an Etsy Shop If I Only Have 2 - 3 Hours a Week? | Etsy Print on Demand Tips for Busy Women
In today's episode I'm answering the question, "Can I build a successful Etsy print-on-demand shop if I only have two or three hours a week?" If you're…
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EP 29. What's New on Etsy: Updates Worth Knowing About (and My Honest Take on Each)
In today's episode I'm breaking down updates from Etsy's latest seller announcements, from a small fix that protects your listing thumbnails to a deep dive…
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EP 28. What Happen To the Etsy Bestseller Badge? | Etsy News & Updates
In this episode I'm answering the question, "What happen to the bestseller badge?" It looks like the badge has disappeared from Etsy's search results. Is this…
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EP 27. The Only Two "Marketing" Strategies I'd Use as a New Etsy Seller
In this episode, I'm sharing the only two marketing things I'd set up if I were starting an Etsy shop today, two small background systems that quietly work for…
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EP 26. Can I Use More Than One Print Provider in My Etsy POD Store? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
In today's episode I'm answering the question, "Can I use more than one print provider?" It's one of those questions that seems like it should have a simple…
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EP 25. How to Handle Customer Issues on Etsy | A Simple Framework for Every Situation
Good customer service can make or break your Etsy shop. Complaints and bad reviews come with being an Etsy shop owner. In this episode, I'm sharing the…
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EP 24. Should I Use Etsy Ads When I'm Starting Out? | Etsy Tips For Beginners
In this episode of What You're Wondering I'm answering the question "Should I use ads when just starting out". Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify…
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EP 23. The 4 Decisions That Helped Me Build A Six Figure Etsy Shop (As a Full-Time Working Mom)
In this episode, I'm walking through the four decisions I made early on that made building my print on demand Etsy shop so much easier, faster, and more…
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EP 22. Do I Need To Add Video To My Etsy Listings? | Tips For Etsy Sellers
In today's episode, I'm answering the question: Do I need to add video to my Etsy listings? And as I say in the episode, send me an email if you'd like help…
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EP 21. The 4 Mindset Shifts Every Successful Etsy Seller Has to Make
There's a reason some Etsy sellers push through the hard seasons and keep building while others quit and it usually has nothing to do with talent, creativity…
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EP 20. Do I Need an LLC to Open an Etsy Shop? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
In today's episode I'm answering the question: do you need an LLC to open an Etsy shop? I'll share what that actually means, the reasons some sellers…
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EP 19. 5 Ways You're Wasting Time in Your Etsy Shop (And What to Do Instead)
Are you spending time on your Etsy shop but not seeing your shop move forward? In this episode, I'm breaking down five of the biggest time traps Etsy sellers…
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EP 18. What is the Difference Between Views and Visits? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
In this episode of What You're Wondering, I'm going over the difference between views and visits. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my…
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EP 17. How to Turn Listing Views into Sales | The 3S Listing Framework Part 3
In this episode we're wrapping up the 3S Listing Framework with the third and final S — Secure the Sale. Getting views and clicks is a win, but if buyers are…
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EP 16. Is Printify Premium Worth It? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
WYW 7. In today's what you're wondering I'm answering the question "Should I Get Printify Premium?" I'm breaking down exactly how to know when Premium makes…
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EP 15. How to Get Buyers to Stop and Click on Your Listing | The 3S Listing Framework Part 2
In this episode we're tackling the second S in the 3S Listing Framework — Stop the Scroll. Your SEO can be perfect and your listing can be showing up in…
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EP 14. Niche Store or General Store, Which Is Better? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
WYW 6: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Which is Better, A Niche Store or a General Store?" I break down how I define each type of store…
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EP 13. How to Get Your Etsy Listings To Show Up in the Search | 3S Listing Framework Part 1
Last week I introduced the 3S Listing Framework: the three jobs every listing has to do to make money on Etsy. If you missed it, you may want to go back and…
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EP 12. Etsy Just Changed Personalization: Here's What You Need to Know | Bonus Episode
Etsy just rolled out one of the biggest personalization updates in years and if you sell anything personalized or you've been thinking about adding…
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EP 11. How to Create an Etsy Listing That Makes Sales | The 3S Listing Framework You Need To Know
If you have listings that aren't making sales and you don't know why, this episode is for you. Today I'm introducing the 3S Listing Framework — the framework I…
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EP 10. How Many Listings Do I Need Before I'll Start Making Sales on Etsy? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
WYW 5: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "How Many Listings Do I Need Before I'll Start Making Sales on Etsy?" I'll walk you through why there's…
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EP 9. What's Really Stopping You From Starting on Etsy: The Thoughts That Are Holding You Back
That voice in your head that sounds so responsible — the one that says the timing isn't right, the market is too crowded, you don't have the skills or the time…
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EP 5. Do I Need Social Media to Succeed on Etsy? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
WYW 1: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Do I Need Social Media to Sell on Etsy?" If you've been putting off starting your shop because you…
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EP 6. How Do I Get Reviews On Etsy? | Etsy Tips for New Sellers
WYW 2: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "How Do I Get Reviews on Etsy?" Whether you're brand new with zero sales or just struggling to get your…
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EP 7. Should I Offer Free Shipping on My Etsy Shop? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
WYW 3: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Should I Offer Free Shipping on My Etsy Shop?" I walk you through how to think about the math, what…
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EP 8. Should I Price Low When Starting on Etsy to Get Sales? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
WYW 4: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Should I Price Low When Starting on Etsy to Get Sales?" I'll walk you through why low prices can…
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EP 1. Welcome to The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast | Etsy Print on Demand for Busy Women
Welcome to The Modern Etsy Seller — the podcast for busy women who want to build a profitable Etsy print-on-demand business on their own terms. In this first…
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EP 2. What Is Print on Demand and Is It the Right Etsy Business for You?
If you've been hearing about print-on-demand but aren't totally sure what it is or whether it's the right business model for you then this episode is for you…
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EP 3. How to Choose Your Print on Demand Product for Your Etsy Shop | Don't Waste Weeks on the Wrong One
One of the most important decisions you'll make as a print-on-demand Etsy seller is choosing the right product. Pick the wrong one and you could spend weeks…
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EP 4. The Underserved Etsy Gifting Occasions You Should Be Designing For Right Now
What if the best Etsy product ideas aren't the obvious ones? What if they're the ones nobody is designing for yet? In this episode I share seven gifting…