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Handmade & Beyond Podcast
I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.
Episodes
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5 Easy Ways To Make More Money On Etsy
Money, money, money.... I can hear the old song by the O'Jays playing in my head...lol. Starting an Etsy business can be very exciting and fulfilling. It may…
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NEW Etsy Seller News! Mileage increase, Etsy changes, trademarks, trends & more!
I'm back with an all new Friday episode for you! Etsy Seller News will bring you everything you need to know with recent updates, changes, and relevant…
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Bad Etsy Advice To Avoid: Don't Make These Mistakes!
Everyone has advice, especially when it comes to Etsy. But that doesn't mean it's "good" advice. If you're following the wrong advice, that can lean to big…
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No Etsy Sales? Try This Strategy
I know you want to hear the cha-chings, but what happens when it's crickets instead? This will inevitably happen, even for shops that traditionally perform…
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3 BIG Etsy Changes Including Seller Purchase Protection!
More Etsy changes are here! ALL online platforms are constantly changing and will always be changing. It's important to keep this in mind when selling because…
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Can POD Shops Make Money On Etsy? Pros & Cons
I get asked a bunch if POD shops can actually make money on Etsy... My answer is yes and no. Just like any business, there is no guarantee. Some shops make a…
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Etsy Pattern VS. Shopify
I get a lot of questions about sellers wanting to start their own domain outside of Etsy. Now, with so many options this is fairly easy to do, but how do you…
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Etsy SEO Update! Listing Descriptions Now Included In Search Ranking
Etsy search has changed to include listing descriptions. This is an important SEO change. Here's what's covered in this podcast: Do's and Don'ts: -DO try to…
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5 Tips To Help You Manage Your Etsy Biz
So I am moving…. Into an RV! And no I haven't gone crazy, at least I don't think so lol. Today I want to talk about how I am going to manage my Etsy business…
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Are You Taking Advantage Of Etsy's Visual Marketing Features?
Have you ever looked at your shop from a buyer's perspective and tried to understand their journey & why they buy? A lot of sellers decide to buy or not buy…
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5 Etsy Real Estate Areas To Focus On So You Can Get More Customers
Do you have unused Etsy real estate? Real estate market is hot! It's the craziest it will probably ever be in our lifetime. When it comes to selling online…
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How To Get Out Of A Creativity Rut
Creativity is clearly very important as a handmade seller. It's pretty much the DNA that holds everything together. But it's common to find yourself in a…
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25 Etsy Tips To Grow Your Business In 2022
I know you want to grow your Etsy business sooner than later. Making more money in your business just makes things easier. I get it. I'm always working to grow…
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How To Identify What Problems Your Etsy Products Solve So You Can Market Better
Believe it or not all products sold solve some type of problem although it may not be quite clear what the problem is. Granted some problems are very small and…
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3 Ways To Get Customers To Leave MORE Reviews
Reviews are super important to an Etsy shop's success. They help build trust with future customers but also help with SEO. The Etsy algorithm sends more…
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How Important Are Etsy Shop Sections? 5 Tips
Many sellers ignore their shop sections! Sure they're not as important as your actual listings, but shop sections still add value for your customers. Not only…
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Etsy Has Increased Their Fees... 5 Ways To Overcome The Increase
Today's episode is about the not so popular elephant in the room, Etsy's fee increase... I get it, higher fees take money out of small business owner's…
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Do Etsy Ads Work?
Isn't this the question of all questions? Most Etsy sellers at one time or another have wondered if ads were a good way to add revenue to their business... The…
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How I made $1,000s more in sales on Etsy
Everyone is searching for the elusive golden goose in today's age of limitless opportunity. We chase shiny objects, we chase influencers, we chase squirrels…
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#1 Reason Etsy Shops Get Suspended
Many new and even veteran Etsy sellers talk about the dreaded Etsy shop suspension.. duh duh duh... I know it's scary. But if you know the #1 reason shops get…
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13 Simple Steps To Reach $100K In Your Handmade Business
I know you probably have income goals in your business. Maybe you want to make a few extra hundred dollars each month. Maybe you dream BIG and want to hit that…
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5 Sales Channels You Can Try For More Sales
Maybe you're not getting the traction you want on Etsy or maybe you just want to boost your revenue. Either way, you may have thought about dabbling in some…
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Just Say No To The Extra Junk In Your Etsy Biz!
Usually in your business saying yes and taking tons of action will get you to the next level. However, this episode is all about saying no to the extra junk…
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Find Your Ideal Customer Avatar
What the heck is a customer avatar and why is it important? You're in luck. I talk about this and more in this episode. Knowing your ideal customer can help…
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3 Steps To Crush Your Goals This Year (New Podcast)
Welcome to episode 100! Wow, it's hard to believe. Thanks for all the support, kind words, and encouragement along the way. I appreciate my listeners and if I…
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Lost Package... What Would LL Do?
The dreaded lost package... If you're in the e-commerce game long enough this will inevitably happen to you. The post office will lose a package. Luckily, for…
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If I Was Starting A New Etsy Business What Would I Do?
It's safe to say I've been in the Etsy "game" for quite a while now. 8 years to be exact... In that time I've learned a bunch. Mostly from many mistakes.. lol…
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3 Tips To Create Winning Etsy Listings
If you've started an Etsy business of course your main focus is making sales. This is the best way to gauge success. Sales equal winning. However, winning is…
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3 Kinda Secret Etsy Features You Should Know About
Apps today have so many features. With all the bells and whistles it can be easy to miss some. Etsy is no different. There are tons of features with new ones…
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Must-Have Supplies & Equipment Necessary To Run An Etsy Business
New sellers often consider what they're going to sell, their shop name, their branding, etc. But it's common for them to miss other supplies, equipment, and…
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10 Important Key Terms To Know When Running An Etsy Or E-commerce Business
In today's episode, I go over some of the most important key terms related to your business and their meaning. I'll be talking about: 1 - Visits 2 - Views 3 -…
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Quick Question Friday: Should You Use Etsy Ads?
Are Etsy ads a magic lever to automatically increase your revenue? I'd say no. When deciding to run Etsy ads you should make sure to have your shop in order…
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My Top 3 Favorite Features of Alura
It's no secret that I love Alura. They have a truckload of really cool features to help you with your Etsy business. They have SEO tools, shop analyzer tools…
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Quick Question Friday: Should You Put Text On Your Etsy Product Photos?
Happy Friday! I wanted to do an episode on adding text to your product photos because I've been getting this question a lot. It seems there's a lot of…
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5 Ways To Level Up Your Customer First Time Buying Experience
Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well. With all those new buyers, it's vital to make…
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A Customer Wants A Custom Order But You Don't Offer Custom Orders
It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)." This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and talk about…
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Etsy Product Photo Tips With Imelda From Sunset Shutterbug
Let's face it, product photos are tough. If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean. You may have the perfect product, but if your photos are terrible no…
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5 Sneaky Good Etsy Tips
What's up, everyone!? I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance. In today's episode, I talk about…
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Quick Question Friday: Should You Leave Holiday/Seasonal Products Up Year-Round?
The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe. With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around the holidays…
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How To Get Ready For A Successful Black Friday
Black Friday is right around the corner! This year I want to make sure you're the most prepared to take advantage of this HUGE buying event! In this episode, I…
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Quick Question Friday: My Business or Etsy Name is Taken! Now What?
You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken! What a bummer. This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of shops out there…
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How To Avoid Getting Your Etsy Shop Suspended
This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about. First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don't follow the…
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5 Biggest Etsy Time Wasters
Time is a valuable resource we can never get back. In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growing and…
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Quick Question Friday: Someone Wants A Refund... Now What?
Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them. If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it will happen…
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What To Do With Your Business Revenue & Profits
I've got a fresh, new podcast for ya! This is a topic that I don't hear talked about much so I wanted to give you some feedback on what to do with your…
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Quick Question Friday: I Got My First Etsy Sale! Oh Crap Now What?!
Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!! It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol. You're not alone…
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Do You Need A Marketing Plan For Your Handmade Business?
The simple answer is probably yes. But it's not as complicated as you may think. A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to say, how…
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What Are The First Steps To Starting An Etsy Business?
It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya! I often get this question. Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start an Etsy…
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Etsy Success & Mindset Tips With Jess Van Den Of Create & Thrive
I'm super excited to bring this new podcast to you! I recently had a really good conversation with Jess Van Den who is a fellow Etsy seller and handmade coach…
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Quick Question Friday: Etsy Free Shipping VS Paid Shipping
It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz! Today's question is whether is all about free shipping vs paid shipping and…
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Do You Need To Outsource Some Help In Your Business?
This is something I'm battling with a lot now in my business since I have grown so much. I am very type A and controlling when it comes to every aspect of my…
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Quick Question Friday: What's Better? Variations VS. More Etsy Listings
It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz! Today's question is whether it's best to use multiple listing variations or…
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Math Can Help You Reach Your Handmade & Etsy Business Goals
What's going on LL here and welcome back to the podcast. Today I am talking about math lol. But this is good math I promise. Simple math when it comes to your…
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5 Ways To Prepare Your Etsy & Handmade Business For A Successful Holiday Season
I can't believe I'm talking about the holidays again! Last year was ummm special. Many challenges with covid and logistics in general. But it did teach us one…
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5 Ways To Expand Your Handmade Business Outside Of Etsy
While Etsy may be your main focus and moneymaker, there are always additional ways to expand your business. You may want to give some of these a shot, which…
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Opening An Etsy Shop
Maybe you've been on the fence about opening an Etsy shop for some time or are close to pulling the trigger. I want to help you make sure you've thought things…
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The New Etsy Star Seller Badge Is Coming! Let's Talk About What You Need To Know
Okay so everyone is freaking out it seems about the new Etsy Star Seller Badge. Let's face it, people don't like change. With change comes the unknown. With…
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Can You Leverage The Good Etsy Reviews You're Getting?
Reviews are so important in today's computer age. We check reviews for everything. I often talk about bad reviews. But what can you do with good reviews? Can…
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Quick Question Friday: Where Do Etsy Customers Go To Leave A Review? + Review Tips
You may get questions from customers wanting to know how to leave a review. This can be tough to answer because we don't see this side of Etsy's platform. In…
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5 Ways To Increase Revenue In Your Etsy Business
Cha-ching! I know you all like to see those sales come in. But many of you are leaving some of that precious revenue on the table. Let's talk about some ways…