Ep 198 | From Hobby Shop to Full Time Handmade Etsy Seller – with Preston Cox
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
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Ep 197 | Tariffs and Trends
Tune in to hear a run down on the current tariff situation PLUS the biggest trends for Q4 2025. **“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 Early Bird Pricing ends 9/8/25 ➡️Join the Trendspotting Membership (get your first month for just $17) use code: KEEP20 https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Trendspotting Bonuses are coming soon 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: ⭐ (Tariffs) Etsy Seller Handbook: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1355662653395?ref=handbook ⭐ (Tariffs) Printify: https://help.printify.com/hc/en-us/articles/33398560291729-Import-Tariffs-Updates-for-Printify-Merchants ⭐Recommended Mockups!! Get my freebie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-mockups-resource ⭐Pinterest Trend Report: https://newsroom.pinterest.com/news/the-2025-pinterest-fall-trend-report/ 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/197 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
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Ep 196 | Your Next Stream of Passive Income (Etsy Alternative) – with Erin Kendal
If you’ve been looking for an Etsy alternative, this episode is for you! This week I’m joined by Erin Kendal who built a full time passive income on Spoonflower by designing aesthetic digital patterns to be sold on wallpaper, fabric and more. Listen in for her best tips, inspiring story, and keys to success on this totally unique platform. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️Early Bird Pricing for 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 coming soon 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 FIND ERIN: Power Seller Academy [Learn Spoonflower from Erin]: https://erin-kendal.mykajabi.com/a/2147876453/9c9jCZ7L Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin__kendal/ Website: https://www.erinkendal.com/ Spoonflower Dropshipping Course: https://erin-kendal.mykajabi.com/spoonflower-dropshipping-course 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/196 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
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Ep 195 | How to Sell POD and Digital Products in the Same Etsy Shop -with Laura Geissert
This week I’m interviewing Laura Geissert who has a successful Etsy shop selling both print on demand AND digital products together. Listen in to hear how she prevents customer confusion, why this works so well for her niche, and lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’ve ever wondered if POD and digital products can be sold in the same shop, this one is for you! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️Heather’s Design Lab (course Laura and I both recommend to become a better designer): https://lizziesmiley--heatherxstudio.thrivecart.com/design-lab--workshop/ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LAURA: The SLP Book Club: https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub FAN FAVORITE RESOURCES: ✅ 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/195 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
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Ep 194 | Answering Your Etsy FAQs
It’s time for another Etsy FAQ episode! We’re covering everything from how to start building your email list, the Etsy algorithm, when it’s best to open a new shop vs repurposing the same one, listing video tips --- and so much more! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ➡️Etsy Seller Coaching Group: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/lizzie-smiley-s-coaching-group ➡️ Free Ads Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-etsy-ads-masterclass ➡️ Best seller filter tutorial: https://youtu.be/IES_sR5WZ2E ➡️ Six Figure Secrets (Use code SAVE50 for $50 off): https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/six-figure-secrets-to-getting-started-on-etsy ➡️ Everbee Tutorial: https://youtu.be/MucPFkvC8sk ➡️ Try Everbee Free: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie ➡️ Product Picker: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/what-to-sell-on-etsy Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp ✅ NEW RESOURCES: 1,000 Done-for-you Digital Products you can bundle and sell (only $27): https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/1000-dfy-digital-products 2,000 Digital Product Prompts (only $17): https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/2000-digital-product-prompts Ultimate Niche Bundle (only $27): https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/niche-secrets Trend Guide (only $5): https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/T2Y8zR6S ---------------------- Learn from Lizzie: Got Questions? NEED ONE-ON-ONE HELP? 🎉 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 160 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/194 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
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.